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DAWSON CREEK - Sweetwater905 Arts and Music Festival in Rolla, B.C. forged through a mud-soaked weekend June 11 to 14, and organizers feel it was a successful event that will continue to grow. Thanks to a growing base of volunteers that is becoming more cohesive as the years go by—this is the festival’s eleventh year—the show was able to go on smoothly despite downpours and two power outages. “I think we did pretty good considering,” said Karl Mattson, who puts on the event with his mother Emilie and the rest of the Mattson family on their working horse farm. “Everything ran smoothly because we had enough help to keep it going.” Festival-goers happily slogged through mud and huddled under umbrellas and rain jackets for acts such as The Give ‘Em Hell Boys and locals Folky Strum Strum, but Sweetwater905 is not just a music festival. A barn-turned-art-gallery displayed artworks by Peace region artists, and the loft featured an art installation by Grande Prairie artist Twyla Exner. New to Sweetwater905 this year and close to Emilie’s heart is the horse clinic which was put on by rancher Dale Keates of Winfield, Alberta. Keates demonstrated horsemanship for onlookers throughout the weekend, and Emilie hopes to make the clinics a part of future festivals. “This is just a shot in the dark what we’re doing over there, but its working out really well,” she said. “Its surprising how people want to do it,
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Their study takes into consideration different growth estimates conducted over the years, including that outlined in the city’s Official Community Plan, created in 2011, a Residential, Office and Retail Market Analysis completed in 2013, and a Cornerstone Planning Municipal Facilities Master Plan, from 2014. Those studies looked between 20 and 25 years ahead, and each project different growth rates. From there, Urban Systems outlined low growth, medium growth, high growth and accelerated growth scenarios.
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The most modest envisions the city population growing to about 46,000 in the year 2065, which adds roughly 25,000 people over and above today’s population. The mid range takes the city to a population of 62,000 by 2065, with an increase of 40,000 people. Both the high and accelerated growth scenarios estimate a population level of about 85,000 in 50 years time. “Of course there’s a little bit of crystal ball that goes into anticipating what population might be, especially if we’re thinking out over the course of 50 years,” Dumbrell said. Also taken into consideration was the fact that there was an average growth of 2.7 per cent per year from 2004 to 2014, according to B.C. Stats. Looking forward about 26 years, B.C. Stats envisions a 1.7 per cent annual growth rate. “That wasn’t just for city boundaries, but a broader area around the city of Fort St. John. And so, that’s I think one of the reasons we see that more modest growth rate by B.C. Stats looking forward,” explained Dumbrell. Urban Systems also factored in what they termed ‘shadow population’ into their projections, which includes settlements in the North Peace region outside of city boundaries, temporary worker camps, and other transient workers. Understanding those numbers helps to understand how city infrastructure will hold up under the population increase. “Each of those three components comprises the shadow population, which is drawing on city services be it recreation, water supply or other things,” Dumbrell said. To gauge the city’s needs in terms of utilities and transportation systems, the study focused on the medium growth scenario, which takes the city’s population to about 62,000 people. “On the water side of things, the current water supply that comes from the wells near the Peace River and the current water treatment plant are basically at capacity,” said Bayet. “What does this mean for the future? Basically, if there’s more growth, you’re going to need more water, need to increase the available water supply.”
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TAYLOR – An ATV accident has taken a life in Taylor, B.C. Just after midnight on Tuesday morning, June 9, Fort St. John RCMP was dispatched to the single vehicle collision, where a lone male rider had hit a stop sign, and subsequently a power pole, near Cherry Avenue West. Paramedics and the Taylor Fire Department also responded to administer first aid. Unfortunately, the rider succumbed to his injuries a short time later. RCMP is not yet revealing whether the male, 35, was a Taylor resident, as next of kin has not yet been notified. With the warm weather, more people are using their ATV’s, and RCMP urge safe driving habits. “Riding an ATV, it’s just like driving a vehicle and you should have proper training and have the proper gear,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, with the Fort St. John RCMP. “I don’t know what led up to the circumstances of this accident, but if you’re ATVing, do it in a responsible manner. If you’re doing it at nighttime, have lights on, make sure that you’re following proper road etiquette, that you know your route that you’re going to, and you’re familiar with the obstacles there,” she said. “Make sure you’re wearing the proper gear and that you have the proper training to operate the machine.” The accident is under investigation. Traffic on Cherry Avenue West was interrupted while the Collision Reconstructionist completed his investigation in the hours following the accident, but traffic is now moving as usual.
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Swan Lake Enhancement Society not giving up on its fight against Encana’s horizontal drilling DAWSON CREEK – In the face of an unrelenting oil company—Encana Corporation—and two levels of government which they feel have so far failed them, the Swan Lake Enhancement Society (SLES) is not letting up. They have brought a petition with 318 signatures from around the South Peace area to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board and are asking for support as they attempt to bring their issue to higher levels of government. “The people in the Peace River communities need a hero, and I think that hero could be the Peace River Regional District,” said Allen Watson of SLES to the PRRD board on June 11. The small lake (7 kilometres in diameter and only 8 metres deep at its deepest point) is under threat from continued horizontal drilling underneath its waters; in fact Encana is committed to going forward with their drilling project, despite direct opposition from the lake’s stewards. The company plans to drill two wells approximately 3 kilometres from the south shore of the lake, which will pass horizontally under the lake at a depth of 2,600 metres.
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tive areas,” Watson said. “Today there seems to be an obsession of the perceived LNG opportunities, and that’s taken over any common sense it seems.” Watson and SLES feel that the PRRD have “dropped the ball” in the past in regards to industry and Swan Lake,
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Open Letter to Christy Clark: Dear Madame Premier, My name is Brynne Morrice. I’m a B.C.-based filmmaker, born and raised here. Last summer, I made a short film about the imminent threat that zebra and quagga mussels pose to our province. At the time, I assumed that the government of B.C. must simply be unaware of this threat. I hoped that my film would help change this. You can watch the 5-minute film at www.protectourfreshwater.ca. I know now that your government IS aware. However, for some reason, you have dedicated a mere 1.3 million dollars, spread out over 3 years, to combat a problem that
pensions happened under his watch. Graham Whitmarsh, deputy minister of health until June 2013, played a key role. John Dyble, deputy minister of health (June 2009 to March 2011) and today deputy minister to the premier and head of the public service was clearly involved. The premier’s communications director at the time, Sara MacIntyre, was no wallflower. It ‘s a pretty safe bet she had something to say about something related to the firings. And then there was the premier’s chief of staff, Ken Boessenkool. Given his position Boessenkool can’t have been a mere bystander through the whole affair, particularly with an election a year away. He was either part of the decision-making process or was focused with MacIntyre on preparing for any fallout. Like Nigel Wright, Boessenkool was a political appointment. And one thing that most people can agree on: there’s always been a political odour to the firings. The announcement? Total spin. Subsequent revelations prove it, but the government’s own choice of words do as well. From the minister: deeply troubled, profoundly disappointed, a very concerning set of circumstances. From the news release: immediate response, whatever steps are necessary, ensure confidence is maintained in the integrity of the public service, and that RCMP investigation that never was. To drive home the point, the ministry also claimed to have contacted the Public Service Agency, the
Comptroller General, the Auditor General, and the Information and Privacy Commissioner. An audible sigh of relief was heard from B.C.’s Conflict of Interest Commissioner. A few months before MacDiarmid announced the firings, the premier’s key staff had also begun to take on a blueish hue. Boessenkool was brought in from Alberta to be Premier Christy Clark’s new chief of staff. According to his biography, Boessenkool was a “senior policy advisor and strategist to Conservative Party of Canada Leader Stephen Harper” and “played senior strategic roles in the 2004 and 2006 Conservative campaigns.” He was also a registered lobbyist for three pharmaceutical firms in Ottawa between 2004 and 2010, including Pfizer Canada. And he wasn’t the only Harper transplant in Clark’s office. A few weeks after Boessenkool was hired, Sara MacIntyre was brought in as the premier’s communications director. Before heading west, MacIntyre was a former press secretary to Prime Minister Harper and, as B.C.’s media can attest to, MacIntyre didn’t leave Harper’s rules of media engagement behind in Ottawa. Call it Karma if you want, but within weeks of the firings, Boessenkool was gone, a result of an “inappropriate incident” and a month later, MacIntyre was reassigned to the Government Communications and Public Engagement office. She wasn’t heard to say “goodie” on the way out of the premier’s office.
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Swan Lake Continued from Page 3. citing examples such as a residential development in a high mud slide area which the PRRD initially okayed (that development was eventually moved elsewhere on the lake) and the proposed construction of a hazardous waste landfill near the lake which was also approved by the PRRD but did not go forward. Watson also mentioned “land-spraying” of industrial slurry onto farmer’s fields near the lake, which Watson says was approved by the PRRD and was carried out for two days before an independent analysis of the substance revealed only trace amounts of beneficial sulphur along with other toxic substances, and the spraying was halted. “It’s stuff like that. Somebody’s not paying attention here,” said Watson. Watson and SLES are hoping that with the PRRD’s support, their petition and cause will be brought to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) and then to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). From there, they are hoping to bring the cause to the provincial government. “We ask the Peace River Regional District to help us to start stopping this insanity of drilling and fracking near and under our lakes and other sensitive areas,” said Watson to the board, “and if that went through at UBCM, that’s a pretty powerful message to our provincial government, and that’s the way it works.” “One has to ask that with all this wilderness we have around here, why are they allowed to drill under our precious few lakes in this area.” Encana’s representatives cite the fact that horizontal drilling has been exucuted without incidence in ten B.C. lakes already—six by Encana, mostly surrounding Dawson Creek, and four more, including Swan Lake, by other oil and gas producers. They also say that they will continue to encourage open communication from residents surrounding Swan Lake. “We are still trying to work with them, trying to address some of their concerns, and continue with that going forward,” said Brian Lieverse of Encana. “There’s a lot of things that we have done in the past when we’ve been working with the Swan Lake Enhancement Society . . . we’re active in that watershed, so we need to continue to communicate with them . . . environment is important for all of us. And we continue to support initiatives, monitoring and ensuring we have a safe environment to live and work.” A letter from the Moberly Lake Community Association, which was received by the PRRD board, cited a 2014 study by the Council of Canadian Academies called the Environmental Impacts of Shale Gas Extraction in Canada. The report is quoted as saying: “. . . because intense development in most shale gas plays has been taking place for less than 20 years, questions about the longer term cumulative effects cannot yet be answered. Experience from other types of contamination shows that impacts on groundwater typically take decades to develop and become increasingly difficult to remediate.” The SLES petition has been attracting attention from media around the province and also from other concerned
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City of Fort St. John strives Rural property thefts to improve communications BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The City of Fort St. John is working hard to improve its communications with the creation of a new Strategic Services Department, as well as new communications and marketing plans. The name for the new department, Strategic Services, as well as the titles of the members that comprise it, has just been finalized in the last few weeks, according to Moira Green, director of strategic services. It consists of Green, Julie Rogers, communications co-ordinator, and Jessica Harrison, graphic designer. Up until now, there has been no centralized communications function within the city, with individual departments responsible for their own messaging. According to the communications plan draft that Green presented to council at a Tues., June 9 Committee of the Whole meeting, this practice has led to inconsistencies in effective communications. “Some messages are not going out using best practices or they are not going out at all,” the document reads. The move for a centralized communications division and new communications and marketing plans are part of a bigger strategy to make sure the city is able to keep up with current and future demands. “We just recognized that as the community grows and as the city needs to respond to external stakeholders, like other communities and industry, that we need to improve our ability to do that,” Green said, in an interview with the Northeast News. “And so that’s what this communications plan is about. It’s about increasing our effectiveness and professionalism going forward.” There are four key goals that the communications plan identifies. They are to improve the quality of internal communications, increase capacity to communicate with citizens in timely and meaningful ways, build the city’s reputation as a desirable place to live and do business, and increase participation in local government and the public process. “Each message has to be considered,” Green said in her presentation to council on Tues., June 9. “Even though a quick interview with the media or a quick note to all staff seems like a simple task, we need to prepare, prepare, prepare. “In addition to providing the information on what we’re doing and why . . . we need to anticipate those unanticipated questions, or objections, or obstacles. So it’s really important when you know that you have to communicate to give yourself time to think those through.” She urged council to do its part as well. “We need you to be sure to farm your Facebook page . . . If we tweet, you should tweet too. If you hear something, and you aren’t sure, ask. And if you hear something that
Rural residents might feel somewhat safe from theft and other crimes, but if recent thefts are any indication, that sense of security is ill founded. Over the past week, Fort St. John RCMP has received information about numerous thefts from vehicles, yards and shops in outlying rural areas. “Often people who live in more remote locations feel they don’t have to take the same safety precautions as city residents do,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, in a press release. “It’s true, there may not be the same amount of crime in rural locations as urban centres, however, residents should still safeguard their possessions. Always lock your home, vehicles, shops and garages. Don’t leave keys in any equipment or leisure vehicles. And record the serial numbers of all of your possessions.” RCMP advise that even though houses may be far from one another in rural areas, it’s still a best practice to watch out for your neighbours, and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Moira Green at a Tues., June 9 Committee of the Whole meeting in Fort St. John. you don’t think we would know, let us know, and we’ll chase it down and find out what’s going on,” she said. “Finally, all of us are the face of citizens’ hall. So be sure that you’re ready when the question gets answered, and that you remember that you are an ambassador whenever you’re speaking.” The city’s new marketing plan is an extension of the third goal in the Communications Plan, which is to build the city reputation as a desirable place to live and do business. “The marketing plan is in part the ‘how’ of the communications plan, but it’s also about image and brand and reputation,” Green said. “In our world, we’re marketing to build pride in community, change behaviour, engage our citizens, and yes, promote our community and our recreational product to our internal customer, and 24 Hour that includes our staff and Auto Propane our citizens, and to our exCardlock ternal customer, who are Cylinder Filling our regional, provincial, and Available maybe national market. And we’re marketing the Energetic City.” Now that council has had the opportunity to learn about and consider the communications and marketing plans at the June 9 Committee of the Whole meeting, they are now official documents the city is working to implement.
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June 21, 2015 What is National Aboriginal Day (NAD)? June 21st is National Aboriginal Day (NAD), a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Aboriginal organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21st, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day. For generations, many Aboriginal peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
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Moon rocks and robotic arms in science class BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
FORT ST. JOHN – If you had to build a robotic arm, you probably wouldn’t choose sticky notes, a face mask, popsicle sticks, a set of earplugs, and a metre of tape for your materials. But it’s surely possible. Bert Bowes students demonstrated as much during the
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Robotic Arm Design Challenge, facilitated by Let’s Talk Science, a national charitable organization that focuses on youth development through education and outreach. Grade 9 students in groups of three and four were given a paper bag with only the materials above to construct a robotic arm capable of lifting a ‘moon rock,’ which was in actual fact an earplug, from the classroom floor up onto a desk. Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott “We’re looking at this Students in Rick Koechl’s Grade 9 science class participated in Let’s like the Canadarm, they Talk Science’s Robotic Arm Design Challenge on Thurs., June 11. have to assume they’re on the International lenge,” she said. Space Station,” explained Cailin Clarke, stakeholder relaAll this had to be done without touching the robotic arm. tions manager for Let’s Talk Science. Students were getting creative, each group constructing an The Canadarm, also known as the Shuttle Remote Ma- original machine. nipulator System, is a series of robotic arms “This morning we had someone use this developed by Canadian scientists to maface mask to make a grabber, and they had nipulate and maneuver payloads in space. put the elastics through so that when they A payload can be anything from a satellite pulled on the elastics, it grabbed it, and to a space probe to a vessel carrying people. then they could pull on the elastics when “They have to take their robotic arm, and they got it back up to release the moon they have to pick up the moon rock . . . and rock,” Clarke said. they have to lift it back up onto the space “We’d never seen anyone do that bestation and set it in the cargo bay, essentially, which is back fore, and that’s the beauty of something like this, is every up on their desk,” Clarke explained. group, every kid, thinks about it differently, and creates Their robotic arm needed to have three joints, and be their own design.” able to grab the moon rock and then release it, which is “probably the hardest thing about the whole design chal-
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New automated curbside garbage collection system to take effect this fall in Dawson Creek
jected to be implemented in September 2015. The new system was decided upon at the March 30 council meeting and will see a switch to an automated curbside collection system featuring roll out carts provided by Dawson Creek to residents at a cost of $12 per month. Carts will be delivered to residents after they are assembled. The bylaw—Waste Collection and Disposal Regulation Bylaw—will require every property owner within the City of Dawson Creek to establish a “curbside waste collection account”. The carts provided by Waste Management will look like the one pictured, and will be offered in one size of 180 litres. City staff had initially discussed offering two sizes, 180 litres and a larger size at 240 litres which would cost residents more, but it was decided that the one smaller size would be a simpler and more cost effective option. The single option will allow the City to better Photo Credit Screenshot from Dawson Creek staff manage and keep track of a single size of cart, report according to a report presented by by city staff The proposed new Dawson Creek roll out garbage cart. to council. The larger size was going to be offered at a “significantly” higher cost to residents who STACY THOMAS chose to use it. news@northeastnews.ca In addition to the single 180 litre cart, residents may purchase up to one extra cart at a cost of approximately $75, DAWSON CREEK - A bylaw for the implementation of and an additional $12 collection fee per month. a new curbside garbage collection plan was adopted at the According to the report, the City’s adoption of the autoJune 15 Dawson Creek city council meeting. mated cart system will contribute to reduced waste to the The new system, which will continue to be carried out city landfill and also greater diversion of recyclables. by present contractor Waste Management Systems, is proCity staff in cooperation with Waste Management Sys
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As part of its strategic plan to reach out and involve residents of communities throughout the region, the Peace River Regional District Board will hold its regular meeting on June 25, 2015 at the Hudson’s Hope Community Hall. As part of The its sBoard trategic plan to rresidents each out to and involve residents invites area attend the meeting to of communities the region, the Peace River meet the throughout Directors and become more familiar with the functions o f t he P eace R iver R egional D istrict. Regional District Board will hold its regular meeting on June
25, 2015 at the Hudson’s Hope Community Hall. The Board invites area residents to attend the meeting to meet the Directors and become more familiar with the functions of the Peace River Regional District.
Regional Districts were established in the province of B.C. for three primary purposes: Regional Districts were established in the province of B.C. for hree primary purposes: 1. to rtepresent residents of the (unincorporated) electoral areas on local government issues; 1. to represent residents of the (unincorporated) electoral 2. to provide the political and administrative frameworks areas on local government issues; necessary for member municipalities and electoral areas to collaborate in the joint provision of services such as solid 2. to m provide the 9p-‐1-‐1 olitical and administrative waste anagement, emergency call answering frameworks service, emergency planning, egional parks, eatc.; necessary for member mrunicipalities nd aend lectoral areas to collaborate in the joint provision of services such as solid 3. to be the service body responsible for providing local waste management, 9-‐1-‐1 emergency call answering services such as water and sewer systems, fire protection, service, epmergency planning, regional parks, emergency reparedness, and recreation facilities. etc.; and During past five years the responsible Board has held in local 3. to bthe e the service body for meetings providing the communities Tupper, Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd, services such as of water and sewer systems, fire protection, Buick, Tumbler Ridge, Rolla, Moberly Lake and Upper emergency preparedness, and recreation facilities. Halfway, in addition to its regular venues in Fort St. John Dawson Creek. and During the past five years the Board has held meetings in The Hope Community Hall is Hudson’s located at 1Hope, 0310 100 the Hudson’s communities of Tupper, Chetwynd, Street, Hope, BC. For more Moberly information on the Buick, Hudson’s Tumbler Ridge, Rolla, Lake and Upper Peace River Regional District, as well as schedules and Halfway, in addition to its regular venues in Fort St. John agendas for upcoming meetings, please visit the PRRD and Dawson Creek. website or call (250) 784 3200.
The Hudson’s Hope Community Hall is located at 10310 100 Street, Hudson’s Hope, BC. For more information on the Peace River Regional District, as well as schedules and agendas for upcoming meetings, please visit the PRRD website or call (250) 784 3200.
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adding another well, adding more pumps at the river, and future expansion areas,” Bayet said. more filters at the water treatment plant to help buy some Water treatment is another issue. The south lagoons time and boost current supply, she said. have some capacity, but not enough to accommodate the Demand management, which would be selling water projected growth. Upgrades will be required in the 50 year meters to help reduce the current water usage, is another horizon. option. The north lagoons are a much smaller facility, only sized For the medium term, to handle about 1,700 cubic more water could come metres a day, which is the from Charlie Lake, but in current flow, said Bayet. the long term a secondary “There’s a lot of potenwater source will be needtial for more growth in the ed, according to Bayet. north, which could lead to The Peace River, or potenthe flows being almost ten tially a future Site C reservoir, is a possibility. times what you see now. If that growth happens in that In terms of the sanitary sewer system, the current col- area, it would obviously result in a need for a major change lection system is adequate for development in the current to how the treatment happens at the north lagoons, which boundary, and there is capacity available to accommodate would have a significant financial cost implication as well.” growth. Because there is guesswork involved in population pro250 pixels “There is also some trunk main capacity available for TEASER jections,SIZE: the 50300 Yearx Growth Study is a document that will change over time. “I can just see that this plan is, as very much at its infancy stage as far as what it can tell us, and will keep getting developed as we explore some of those numbers further,” said Dianne Hunter, city manager. “It’s a tough undertaking when there are so many assumptions that have to be made.” Fort St. John was the second fastest growing municipality in B.C. in 2014, with a 4.7 per cent population increase.
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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 butthe also for their commitment to finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energy College™. Over years, I havecontinuing received support and encouragement from local politicians workers for these expanding industrial sectors table, In a few short weeks your child or grandchild may be heading off to university or college for the Spread out the EAPs over the expected length of the educational program instead of taking 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 February 23,anxious 2011 • 1:30pm first time. Of course you’re about how successfully they will take this next big step in their an all-at-once lump sum. This avoids burdening your student with a huge taxable income in the Over of thehis years, I have received support and encouragement local politicians for Given these expanding industrial sectors Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, former Member of Parliament Prince Georgethe region. the scope first of the yearindustrial and takes advantage or her (presumably) lower marginal tax rates overfrom a for number life – but you are not anxious about how you will pay for it becauseworkers you’ve long planned for this Rycroft Community Hall Education Savings Plan Senator Richard Neufeld, former Minister of Energy, Mines and and supporting the economic of including: Peace River; Blair Lekstrom, MLA forthePeace River South and former Minister of expansion in our part of my ofdevelopment years. day byFebruary regularly contributing to a Registered (RESP). Now it’sregion, time toa major 23, 2011 • 1:30pm 5208 - 47th Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, Resources; former Member of Parliament forfor Prince Georgethe theminiscopetoofbuild the industrial Energy, Mines and Petroleum and Pat Pimm, MLA Peace River role region. at theGiven College was capacity start putting that accumulated cashAvenue to work – and with the right withdrawal strategies you can Make the right withdrawals to avoid clawbacks. You may be required to refund some of the Rycroft, AB 3A0 Community Hall Peace River; Lekstrom, MLA Peace River and former Minister of inAssistance our region, major part my if there North. And IBlair would like to acknowledge the exceptional municipal regiona through partnerships with post-secondary mize the taxesRycroft your student willTOH pay and get the full benefits of theexpansion Educational Pay-aother CESG grantofmoney are any earnings remaining in yourfor RESP plan afterSouth your student com-and Agenda:Avenue 47th ments (EAPs) that5208 consist- of the Canadian Education Savings Grant (CESG), LearnMines and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River role at the theCanadian College was and topletes build capacity leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, and institutions and industry, to ensure thattheir Energy, 1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for the financial (or leaves) post-secondary program. To avoid a potential CESG clawback, use up your AB TOH ing Bond and the income earned3A0 on the money you saved in the RESP1.partnerships Here’s how ‌ year end. (CLB) Rycroft, And I would like Itowas acknowledge thethe exceptional municipaldemonstrated and regiona through other post-secondary Regional District Boards. impressed by quality of leadership funding provided bywith the government supports RESP earnings first. North. 2) To elect Directors of the Association. Agenda: leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, institutions and industry, and to ensure that by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you toand al the breadth and depth of needed programming. Withdraw income before withdrawing contributions. As the subscriber to your student’s plan, 3) To To receive appointthe an financial auditor ofstatements the Association. 1) of the Association for the financial Be sure you’ll have the money when you need it. Before releasing an EAP, your RESP carrier 4) To transact such business, any, as may properly come year end.elect Regional District Boards. I was impressed by the quality of leadership demonstrated government supports for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning tha I knewprovided Lights College was a "classy" you can to other withdraw the ifincome as an EAP in thebefore hands of yourfunding student –Northern and that’sby thethe taxwill require proof of enrolment – so get that documentation to your carrier as early as possible. theelect meeting. 2) To Directors of the Association. wise choice because your student’s income is likely to be very low. the members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you to al breadth when and depth needed programming. benefits the region. institution the of first person to welcome by 3) To appoint an auditor of the Association. Take advantage If there areto stillwork contributions remaining in theCollege after 4) To transact such other business, if any, asbefore may properly come before forThe being willing with Northern Lights onyour jointstuplanning tha I knew Northern Lights College was a "classy" College’s Board of Governors recruited me toplan make changes and supported me to myof leftovers. Avoid withdrawing contributions your student begins school. Otherwise, you will trigdent finishes college or university, you can use that money as you wish. Transfer it to another the meeting. benefits the region. institution when the first person to welcome me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this suppor new job was ger a repayment of the CESG. child’s plan or withdraw it for your personal use. The College’s of Governors recruited me to Boards make changes andprogressive supported me my and pleased that Board the original Board and succeeding provided the toformer An new education andchanges that RESP you started so Imany years is proud about tothat paywe off. me when--the became uncomfortable. I wasago very appreciative ofcontinued this supporto job can was direction and encouraged innovation. am particularly President, Jimbe expensive A professional advisor can help you make more of those good decisions that will achieve financial the original Boardofand succeeding Boardsforprovided progressive the focuspleased on the that fundamental mandate providing education quality of life in the Kassen.former He and stability for you family and a debt-free education for your children or grandchildren. andthat encouraged innovation.toIrequests am particularly proud continued to President, region, and we were responsive by industry forthat newwe programming committedJim 25 direction Together we will find a solution. the fundamental of providing education for quality offor lifeapplied in the Kassen. He focus I amonlooking forward tomandate the innovative initiatives and opportunities years to NLC Dr. J. Grant Timmins Dr. going J. Grant Tim We understand what you’re through. 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vented the fire from spreading adequately to the house. RCMP are asking public for help in their investigation into the matter; they ask that anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in that area from approximately midnight to six a.m. on June 12 to contact Dawson Creek RCMP.
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DAWSON CREEK - According to a June 15 Dawson Creek RCMP press release, a 92-year-old woman was saved by rain, which prevented a fire that had been set on her property from taking hold. On June 12, RCMP responded to the arson complaint, which took place around the 900 block of 91A Avenue in Dawson Creek. According to the release, it is believed by police that the fire was set deliberately with “some form of accelerant” which had been spread from the porch of the house to the centre of the woman’s property. The woman was the lone occupant of the residence, and she was not aware of the attempt until the following morning. It seems as though the heavy rain early on June 12 pre-
just to be a part of something like this.” The festival started out as a small event held in a community hall, and has grown slowly into what it is now: two stages and a lineup of musical acts and artists from around the province and the country. The farm venue now has, in addition to the two stages, another covered building that is converted into a beer garden and merchandise area. Karl has other ideas for the infrastructure of the festival Unreserved Public Farm Auction in the future, but the growing volunteer base makes him anticipate smooth waters as Sunset Prairie, BC | June 29, 2015 · 11 am the capacity grows. “It’s getting more fine tuned, because before it was a very small group trying to do everything,” said Emilie. “It takes time to find people that want to spend that much effort, so its becoming a machine, which we 1999 Valtra Valmet 8550-4 1995 Belarus 6100 didn’t really project at all, it just kind of evolved into it, it’s taking on a character of itself.” Emilie says the original idea behind the festival was to bring New York to the Peace, and they say its work2004 Haybuster 2650G 1982 International S1955 Tubeline 500A ing. AUCTION LOCATION: From DAWSON CREEK, BC, go 34.3 km (21.3 miles) West on Hwy 97 (Hart Hwy) to Braden While they don’t depend Rd, then 10 km (6.4 miles) North on Smithard Rd 216, then 5.8 km (3.6 miles) West. GPS: 55.8714, -120.8546 on grants, they feel that proA PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 1999 6-6-16 16 Ft T/A Aluminum Stock Trailer · Double R 22 Ft cess will become easier as Valtra Valmet 8550-4 High Tek MFWD Tractor · 1995 Belarus T/A Equipment Trailer · 1980 Linden 38 Ft T/A Single Drop the festival is more estab6100 MFWD Tractor · 1999 Deutz-fahr D50 2WD Tractor Equipment Trailer · John Deere 440 Crawler Loader · 1995 lished. · (2) New Holland 1400 Combines · New Holland 960 19 New Holland 660 Round Baler · Haybuster 8000 24 Ft And the fine turnout in Ft Rigid Header · Versatile 400 18 Ft Swather · 1972 Ford No Till Drill · Haybuster 107 10 Ft Hoe Seed Drill · Melroe spite of inclement weather Custom F374 Flatbed Truck · GMC 1543 S/A Flatbed Truck Kirschman 14 Ft Double Disc Seed Drill · Computorspray is proof to the Mattsons that · 1966 Mercury 250 4x4 Pickup Truck · 1995 Dodge 2500 647/2 60 Ft Field Sprayer · Tubeline 500A Bale Wrapper · the festival is here to stay. Laramie SLT Extended Cab Pickup Truck · 1999 Southland Polaris Magnum 425 4x4 Quad ...AND MUCH MORE! “It kind of sets a gauge, For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com the weather couldn’t have gotten much worse on Friday night and we still had that Phillip Clavier: 250.780.2219, pclavier@pris.ca crowd, so we’re guaranteed Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – that many people anyway,” Rod Thibeault: 780.933.9156 800.491.4494 said Karl.
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located on Lelu Island, within the District of Port Edward on land that’s administered by the Prince Rupert Port Authority, will liquefy and export natural gas produced by Progress Energy Canada Ltd. near Hudson’s Hope. “In parallel with work to support the Final Investment Decision, Pacific NorthWest LNG will continue constructive engagement with area First Nations, local communities, stakeholders and regulators,” said Michael Culbert, president of Pacific NorthWest LNG, in a press release. “The integrated project is poised to create thousands of construction and operational careers in the midst of the current energy sector slowdown.” The B.C. Chamber of Commerce gave props to Premier Christy Clark and the provincial government for their commitment to creating a new industry in B.C., as well as to the leadership demonstrated by Pacific NorthWest LNG. “This is truly an historic announcement,” said John Winter, president and CEO of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, in a press release. “It is rare that we witness a brand new industry coming to B.C.” The project has already received an Environmental Certificate from the B.C. government, which details eight conditions that Pacific NorthWest has committed to meet. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is expected to make a decision on Pacific NorthWest LNG’s environmental application this year.
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• Fri., June 19, 6 p.m. - Any and all citizens of this fine city are cordially invited to witness history inth emaking. This Friday at 6 p.m. the North Peace Little League will be hosting an all-star game, weather permitting. The cost of attendance will be FREE, all you need spend is a couple hours of your time cheering on some truly amazing young ball players. There will be 24 truly excited youngsters enjoying an evening in town playing ball for no other reason than becuase though their hard work and commitment, they have earned themselves the status of all-star. Come down to the Kin Park ball diamonds and cheer on a spectacle that has not been seen in FSJ. Not just any ball game, this is the North Peace Little League all-star game. • Museum Yard Sale, hosted by the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. June 20th, 2015, from 9:00 AM until 3 p.m. It’s the most wonderful time of the year... if you like finding new treasures for your home. We are accepting donations of books, household items, etc. We are NOT accepting clothing or large appliances. Volunteer help is also appreciated to unpack things, run the till, or clean up. • Summer Solstice Carnival At Rotary Manor, 1121 –90th Ave., on Weds., June 24, 2015. This event runs from 3:00pm -7:00pm. Free Shuttle Service from the Alliance Church. Come join in the fun and play games and win prizes for a fundraiser for the residents of Rotary Manor. We will be having the carnival rain or shine so come support our seniors! Questions or concerns please call Recreation 719-3497
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20 June 2015 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the South Peace United Church, Upper Hall 1300104th Ave. This fundraiser is for the United Church. Donations of items in good condition may be left at the church the week prior to the sale - no huge or heavy items please unless you clear it with Judith by phoning 250-782-8727. To rent a table to sell your own goods at this event, leave a message for Judith at 250-782-8727. • Father’s Day BBQ and concert, June 21, 12:30-3p.m. at Kin Park, Dawson Creek, hosted by the Kiwanis Community Band.
Admission is free with burgers, hotdogs and pop available for purchase. This is a family friendly event featuring upbeat music and games. Bring your blanket or chair and spend the afternoon with family and friends.
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• Hudson’s Hope Ski Association is holding it’s 16th annual Fishing Derby on Father’s Day, Sunday June 21 st at Dinosaur Lake. Entry fee: $15 for adults, $7.50 for kids (15 and under) and $10.00 for seniors (65 and over). Start time: after sunup on Sunday and weigh-in at the boat launch - 3:00pm. Tons of Great Prizes: Both Adult and Jr. categories. You don’t have to catch a fish to be a winner. Lots of door prizes and a silent auction as well! As the derby falls on the Family Fishing BC weekend, no fishing license is required but all fishing regulations are in effect. Derby tickets are available at Marg’s MiniMart, Legacy Market, Lonestar Sporting Goods or at the boat launch from 5:00am on derby day. For more info contact Nedra: 7838923 or Kelly: 783-5736.
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• Minor Ball & Spring Soccer Round-Up. Date: Saturday, June 27th 11:00 a.m. Attention all parents & participants! The NRRM and Overwaitea will be hosting the annual Spring Sports Round-Up. It will be a wonderful event for everyone so come see our local youth hit one out of the park! Participants, Coaches & Volunteers will receive a coupon for a free hot dog, juice and snack (viewers can purchase concession items). Location: Art Fraser Park. Cost: Free!
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• Grizfest is back this August long
weekend! Music lovers will enjoy a variety of music and festivities at this annual music festival. The venue is in Tumbler Ridge near the community centre and the high school, located within walking distance of the Lions Flatbed Campground and Monkman RV Park. Have fun with the family at the children’s play area, participate in the horseshoe competition, relax at the beer gardens, or volunteer at the different venues. Rain or shine, the atmosphere is charged with excitement. It is a good idea to have warm clothes and rain gear in case of sudden weather changes. Visit http://www.grizfest. com/ for more information.
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with kids across the country. “It’s not about memorizing science content, it’s more about the process of discovery that we’re trying to offer students,” said Bonnie Schmidt, founding president of Let’s Talk Science.
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Let’s Talk Science works with youth and educators across Canada, and was in northeastern B.C. hosting educational activities and demonstrations at Bert Bowes Middle School in Fort St. John and at Moberly Lake Elementary School during the week of June 8-12. “We’re very lucky to have this group come through,” said Rick Koechl, Grade 9 teacher at Bert Bowes. “It’s always good when 9600 93 Ave., you’ve got something to Fort St John kind of engage the kids, and 250.785.3537 I think that’s important . . . I always like to bring in any guest speaker, or any group. If you can do something outside of the ordinary, outside of the box a little bit, go for it, if you can.” His impression was that the kids were “very engaged” during the robotic arm activity. All Let’s Talk Science volunteers either go to college or university for science, technology, engineering or math programs. Some are graduate students, and others are going on to mediDQ Soft Serve Cake cal school. Currently there Perfect for any Occasion! are about 3,300 volunteers who travel on a regular ba10032 101 Ave, Fort St. John • 250-785-6316 sis to host hands on activities
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them at five or six weeks old, and that’s too young to be adopted out,” she said. “Same thing with the kittens.” As there have lately been a number of abandoned kittens delivered to the SPCA, there is a particular need for foster homes for them. To get involved, contact the BCSPCA North Peace Branch, or visit the website and register online as a foster. In addition to supplying the space to host the Doggie Day Care, Trojan Safety held a barbecue by donation with proceeds going to the North Peace SPCA.
FORT ST. JOHN – Pooches were getting pampered at the BCSPCA North Peace Branch’s Doggie Day Spa on Thurs., June 11. The fundraiser, held at Trojan Safety in Fort St. John, had everything from dog bathing and blow-drying, to nail clipping, ear cleaning and brushing. “All of these people here have volunteered their time to brush dogs, bath dogs, we’ve got a couple professional dog groomers who will clip their nails, clean their ears,” said Troy Henderson, Doggie Day Spa organizer. There were also some vet techs among the helpers. Volunteers expected to groom 21 dogs during the event, which ran from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. “Everybody needs their dog bathed, so it’s a way that they can kill two birds with one stone, so to speak, have their dogs cleaned up, and make a donation to the SPCA,” Henderson said. All funds are going towards the North Peace SPCA. “We don’t get any government funding, so we’re always trying to think of ways to fundraise,” she said. Currently at the North Peace SPCA there is a great need for foster homes. “Sometimes we get in pups that really shouldn’t be there, they should be in a Peace River North foster for a couple weeks,” 10104 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC said Doreen Carragher, fosPhone 250-263-0101 • Toll Free 1-877-332-0101 ter co-ordinator. pat.pimm.mla@leg.bc.ca • www.patpimmmla.bc.ca “A lot of times we get
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