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Dancers dressed in all different kinds of regalia took to the center of the Taylor Arena, keeping to the beat of the drummers echoing behind them. More pictures on Page A30.

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TAYLOR – A sea of colourful regalia, thundering drum beats and intricate dance moves filled the Taylor arena for the Spirit of the Peace’s first competitive powwow from Jun. 14 to 16. “The powwow is a gathering of traditional dancers that live a certain lifestyle of sobriety,” said Spirit of the Peace Powwow president Connie Greyeyes. “And this year we had a competition powwow, much different than a traditional powwow,” the kind that has been hosted in Taylor for the past seven years. In a traditional powwow everyone who participates receives a honourarium, whereas competitors vie for three prizes in their respected categories. This year also had a drum competition with five groups, like New Agency, Wild Horse and River Cree. Greyeyes said it’s a huge risk for drummers to come

out and compete, especially if they are not from the area where the powwow is being held. “[They] come and compete for three prizes, so two of them are going to leave with nothing, that’s a lot to come down for a weekend and sing all day and all night for everybody and hope to win one of the top three prizes.” The Thundering Spirit drummers were the host drummers for the weekend event, but they did not compete. “They provide the heartbeat for us every year, we are so pleased to have them come every year for us,” said Greyeyes. Dancers and drummers came from New Mexico, southern California, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Alberta and B.C. “It’s just so awesome that they chose to come to this powwow this weekend, we’ve had seven traditional powwows and we treat our guests right, we take care

of them,” said Greyeyes, which is why they are able to attract dancers and drummers throughout Canada and the US. Greyeyes was also proud of the amount of youth that took part in this year’s event. “I can’t tell you the feeling we have, this year we had a lot of youth that volunteered—we’ve had kids volunteer—but not like this. We have teenagers that are being security and saying ‘I think these people might be drinking, and we should kick them out.’” Greyeyes stressed that powwows are a sober, drugand alcohol-free event. “That’s not welcome here, that’s not who we are as First Nations people, that’s not our life. “This is our life,” she said, pointing into the arena. “This is how we were meant to live our life and you know it’s such an honour to be part of it.”

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However, when city staff proposed to move forward with it in 2011, opposition met them. City manager Dianne Hunter felt it was necessary to notify the land owners, seeing as there may have been new residents or change of land owners between 2007 and 2011. When notices were sent out, a wave of concerned residents stepped up and voiced their discontent with their land being included in city boundaries. In addition some land owners felt they were not adequately notified of the change. In August 2011, council decided to hold off on boundary expansion. However, this time the potential of Site C is one of the driving factors for the city to extend its boundaries. If the mega project gets the go ahead part of the lands within this boundary expansion (west side of city limits) would be impacted by the dam construction. “The urgency lies with whether these lands will be developed to rural or urban standard,” reads a report by the city. “There are large vacant lands to the west that are zoned commercial and residential, thus it would be advantageous for the city to incorporate them prior to development to ensure they are developed to city specifications.” While BC Hydro doesn’t suspect it will need city water for dust suppressant when moving soil from the 85 Avenue lands, city staff anticipates otherwise. “The city could enter into an agreement with BC Hydro to provide this service to the 85th Avenue lands without incorporation but to do so would be in contravention of the long standing policy of not supplying services to properties outside boundaries and there would be no benefit to the city to provide this service to Hydro if they were within the Regional District,” reads the report. Boundary extension is taken into consideration to accommodate growth requirements that can’t be met by lands within the city, rationalize the current boundaries and protect the strategic interest of the city for future growth. During the last city council meeting, council members also passed a motion that they would follow a list of principles when considering boundary expansion: undeveloped land preferable to developed property due to servicing logisVirginia Falls tics, cost and agility to service parcels, contiguous to existing boundaries, accommodate fuMçÄ «Ê L » , B.C, ture growth and foster a good 250-776-3481 800-663-5269 growth pattern, protect the www.northernrockieslodge.com Book Online with Access Code “NENEWS” to receive a strategic interests of the city 5% Room Discount! in terms of future growth and development and manage the L ÝÝ ã« Ä 7 «ÊçÙÝ ÄÊÙ㫠ʥ FÊÙã Sã. JÊ«Ä: M®½ 462, A½ Ý» Hóù! impacts of Site C.

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Not all directors happy with $2.4 million a year Site C legacy By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- Not all regional directors were supportive of the legacy benefits agreement reached between BC Hydro and the Peace River Regional District, announced June 13. The agreement reached prescribes that BC Hydro pay the PRRD $2.4 million for 70 years if BC Hydro’s proposed Site C Clean Energy Project is approved and constructed. The payment will begin as soon as the dam is operational, and will be indexed to inflation after the first year of operation. Director of Area C, Arthur Hadland, said that the legacy benefits agreement process has ignored and disrespected the people who will be most impacted from the project, and that they will receive little benefit from the agreement. “It will be the residents of Old Fort, South Grandhaven, and the valley people up to and including Hudson’s Hope who will pay the full price for this proposal. Some will lose the quiet enjoyment of their properties with no recognition. Others will face the full force of expropriation,� he said. Hadland also believes that the process has lacked openness and transparency. He questioned why there was no legacy treaty established for the existing WAC Bennett and Peace Canyon Dams and why the BC Utilities Commission had been excluded from the legacy process. Hudson’s Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson and Hudson’s Hope councillors were also dissatisfied with the agreement. During the June 13 district meeting, Johansson explained that she was disappointed that the funding allocation was weighted heavily on population instead of the areas the project will most affect. “If the project proceeds Hudson’s Hope and the rural areas receive very little, Hudson’s Hope council believes this to be contrary to the principal of fairness and equitability and therefore voted against the Site C legacy benefits agreement,� she said. Johansson said that Hudson’s Hope entered into the agree-

ment discussions with the PRRD under the condition that the agreement will recognize the principle of fair and equitable distribution of benefits from the most impacted to the least impacted, and that the implementation agreement would require unanimous approval of all eight local governments. She said the regional district ignored her conditions. “The unanimity requirement prevents a majority who bare little impact from outvoting those who bare the permanent loses,� she explained. Both Hadland and Johansson report not signing the agreement. The municipalities and communities within the district will receive these funds based on a formula weighted 60 per cent on population and 40 per cent on regional percentage of the project impacts. The City of Fort St. John will receive 34.59 per cent of the legacy funding, the PRRD will receive 20.60 per cent, the City of Dawson Creek will receive 13.02 per cent, Hudson’s Hope will get 10.99 per cent, Taylor will be allocated 9.40 per cent of the funding, Chetwynd will receive 5.49 per cent, Tumbler Ridge will receive 3.96 per cent and Pouce Coupe will receive 1.95 per cent. “BC Hydro is committed to providing legacy benefits for communities in the Peace River Regional District. This agreement helps to recognize the important contributions that the region and its communities make in providing clean and affordable hydroelectricity for all British Columbians. In addition to this agreement, BC Hydro will continue to work with local governments on mitigation measures for the construction phase of the project,� said Susan Yurkovich, executive vice-president for Site C, in the press release.

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Hospitality at its Best! DAWSON CREEK With over ten hotels servicing Dawson Creek and another busy tourist season approaching, Chin Hong, part owner of the Holiday Inn Express, says that he is staying competitive and building his clientele by paying attention to what his customers value most in their service experience. “We talk to our customers and try to get to know them, because we’re hoping to make many of them either long-term guests or repeat customers. “When there’s a problem, you do everything to Ă€x it as soon as possible. People expect and deserve to have clean and comfortable rooms - that is one of the most important things,â€? said Hong, who made the switch into the hotel business after working as a geologist. Hong said that his customer service representatives focus on the small touches that let people know they value their business. His staff will often leave Ă owers and notes of congratulations to guests who are members of a wedding party, or notes of sympathy if they know someone’s visit is for a funeral. He said that they get to know some of their long-term guests pretty well and that they try to help them out whenever they can. “We know their schedule and so we know if they should be up and on their way. So when we realize that a guest should be down here, and he’s not, we’ll give them a call and see. If that happens the customer really appreciates it,â€? Hong said. Hong is also part owner of the Days Inn in Dawson Creek and has been since 2006. He decided to build the Holiday Inn Express in 2010, after he saw a need in the community. “We realized that we needed more rooms, so that’s why we decided to build another one,â€? he said. The Holiday Inn Express ofĂ€cially opened in May 2012. Guests staying at the hotel enjoy a full hot breakfast, wireless internet, and free tickets to the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre, to make use of the pool, water slide, sauna, steam room and hot tub. The hotel is also conveniently located across from the Encana Events Centre, which hosts many big name performers, and is beside Chances Casino. Hong said springtime is usually a slower time for the Holiday Inn Express, but he welcomes the Ă ood of tourists from all over Canada and the United States in the summer and the work crews in the winter.

DAWSON CREEK- The efforts of the Northern Environmental Action Team were acknowledged last month when the organization took home the Non-Profit Achievement Award from the Recycling Council of British Columbia’s annual Zero Waste Conference. For the past 24 years NEAT has worked to educate residents, business owners, students and other organizations about waste reduction and resource conservation. “It’s pretty exciting to be recognized by the industry that you work in. It’s always great to hear people say that there’s a service that is really needed in your area, and that you are able to provide it. But there’s a whole different level of gratification that comes when the industry that you’re working in says that you’re doing a good job,� said NEAT’s program coordinator, Karen MasonBennett, who received the award in Whistler May 23.

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Hong sees the hotel business as an investment and initially started in the business because he wanted to be his own boss. Hong secured a construction loan and business Ă€nancing with Lake View Credit Union and said that his experience with them has been very enjoyable. “I’ve dealt with many banks and Lake View’s staff is very friendly, and it’s an inviting atmosphere,â€? he said. He said that the staff assisted him in preparing the necessary paperwork faster, and that they are also very Ă exible and fast in terms of processing funds. “I have been in the business for the last 20 years, and I am particularly impressed with Lakeview Credit Union - I was really happy that they helped us,â€? Hong said. “It was so much easier because they know what is happening in town and because they know the area, it’s much easier to persuade them or make them understand why we need to build a hotel,â€? he added “and that’s why we chose to bank with Lake View Credit Union.â€?

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protection,� said Scott Selin, Fort St. John RBC branch manager. The money will allow NEAT to discover ways to reuse melt water and recommend changes to the northern building codes that will slow and filter storm/melt water before it enters the storm water system. “This is a great opportunity to work with the City of Fort St John to bring awareness, educate while demonstrating to our community some of the

ways of reducing the flow of water into the storm sewers,� said NEAT executive director Dzengo Mzengeza. “When the community catches on, millions of dollars of savings in infrastructure costs will be realized.� City councillor Larry Evans called the project “excellent,� adding that city council would work in “anyway to see that it succeeds.� The donation was made on Jun. 12 at the Fort St. John community garden.

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D.C. Public points to pipeline for water security By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- Results from the Sure Water Dawson Creek survey and consultation showed that a majority of participants supported the city developing a new pipeline to ensure water security in the future. Slightly over 1,000 residents of Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe responded to the online, telephone and paper surveys distributed by the city to determine residents’ views on four options for water security. 79 per cent of respondent said that they supported the city investigating future water supply options, 66 per cent supported building a new water pipeline, 15 per cent supported upgrading the current system, 15 per cent said they would support building a new raw-water reservoir and four per cent supported tapping into groundwater aquifers. Additionally, 82 per cent of respondents said they opposed the use of fresh water for industrial purposes such as gas fracking, and 62 per cent supported increased education about water conservation. In a report to council, chief administrative officer Jim Chute, said that other options identified by respondents to assist in water security included: increasing water rates for oil and gas companies, eliminate the use of fresh water for fracking, force industry to use reclaimed water, limit new construction until a secure water source is available, provide grants for water efficient fixtures, increase conservation education, have industry supply a pipeline and cut industry off when water conservation measures are in effect. Council approved staff recommendation to have them prepare amendments to the Water Conservation Bylaw that would prohibit the industrial use of water for fracking purposes while the city is under Stage Two water conservation measures, instead of at Stage Four, which currently restricts industry’s use of potable water. If no water conservation measures are in effect, the city automatically goes into Stage One water conservation measures on May 1 every year. Stage One outlines days and times lawns can be watered. “We basically have a number of different trigger points in the weir for low flows and that’s usually what will trigger different stages, but we could have something where we had a reservoir fail, we may have to go into a Stage Four overnight, if we had something catastrophic happen on our de-

livery side. There’s a few different things,” said director of infrastructure and sustainable development, Kevin Henderson, explaining when and why the city goes into conservation stages. Councillors also directed staff to prepare a policy which prohibits connection of any additional private truck fill stations to the City’s water supply and that the future expansion of water use for fracking will be directed to the reclaimed water facility. Parslow reminds that the work beginning on amending bylaws and policies are not set in stone and that public consultation would occur before they were implemented. “They are subject to further discussion, further council meetings. It’s subject to public input, so it’s not beginning any real fiscal expenditure of council, in light of the publics response to the Sure Water survey and perhaps our own beliefs about what needs to be done to safeguard our water system. The matter can be before council for reconsideration at these meetings,” he said. Chute recommended that council make a decision on whether or not to move forward on the engineering of a pipeline for a water source at the June 24 meeting to allow council to consider the fiscal gap information that was scheduled to be presented to them June 19. Acting mayor Charlie Parslow amended Chute’s recommendation to include that the councillors postpone the pipeline decision to later in the year. Council later approved the amended motion. “That [fiscal gap] in itself is another monumentus decision and I would suspect that we would want some further time after we’ve had an overview of it through our staff to understand the implications... [we] want to know the cost of that, what we have on borrowing money, can we borrow money, what are its implications?” said Parslow. “I need to see the complete picture of our infrastructure needs so I can accept that landmark...I believe we need to make a decision by this fall on this matter, a few months to chew of the fiscal gap issue, we started on our 2014 budget,” he added. In their report to council, consultants Jan Enns Communications, Alliance Communications and Discovery Research, said that many of those in favour of upgrading the city’s existing system said that it was the most affordable and

that they didn’t foresee significant population growth in the community that the other options would accommodate. Those opposed to this option said that the city’s current system was ‘maxed out’ and that upgrading it would only be a band-aid for the problem. Another option the city posed to residents was the idea of building a new raw water storage reservoir. Those in favour of this option said that is was cost efficient, dependable and attainable in the near future but those opposed retorted that it would be a waste of money, and that would divert the money needed for the pipeline. Tapping into underground aquifers were thought to be a less expensive and good quality option, though some commented that there was not enough information available and that the aquifers could be vulnerable to contamination. Building a new water pipeline was favoured by most; many believe that it is a secure, long-term solution that would accommodate both residents and industry. Those opposed said it was too expensive and that it is sending public money to assist the oil and gas industry with their water needs. Chute believes that many of the concerns behind water security are perceptual and not necessarily founded on fact. He said that it’s been a community concern since Dawson Creek became incorporated in 1961. He reports that the city has commissioned reports on the security of the Kiskatinaw River and viability of going to another source in 1965,1974, and 2003 and that all the reports said that the Kiskatinaw River was sufficient for the city’s purposes and that the city should consider additional storage and reclaimed sewage for industry purposes. “The evidence is in your census, there’s been 18,000 days since your first report was received in 1965 and on not one of those days has there been not enough water to drink, cook with or bathe in… despite of that the community wishes you to go towards another source, it had nothing to do with a fact based look at the situation, it is perceptual,” said Chute. “This is a matter that keeps coming up, no matter how many studies are received it doesn’t seem to affect the public perception in one bit, but the evidence is that you haven’t been out of water once in those 18,000 days and you won’t be out of water in the next 18,000 either,” he added.

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EDITORIAL

LEARN ENGLISH? LEARN PATIENCE! Many new immigrants and foreign workers have taken up employment in fast food and coffee chains in the area as a result of the region’s labour shortage that has undoubtedly reached all sectors. Since the noticeable increase in foreigners, I’ve heard many patrons of these chains become frustrated when communications break down. “Learn English!” I’ll often hear expressed, either to the employee or in a retelling from the customers themselves. Their aggravated sentiments are commonly a result of a mix-up of orders, a mishearing, misunderstanding or simple HUMAN error. While I agree that basic English and communication skills are required for most jobs in customer service, I think it’s important to remind ourselves of the labour shortage. If these people didn’t come to Canada to fill the positions that they are in, well… you’d be pouring your own coffee. I think a little empathy and patience is needed for the people behind the counter, af-

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ter all, not only are many new to the country, some may be new to the job as well. I don’t think it’s necessary for patrons to cry over a mix up and point to a language barrier as the one and only cause, especially when many people are often working on a single order. Keep in mind these restaurants will always fix these small mistakes, if only asked. It’s important to note that newcomers with a work permit acquired after July 2012 need to write a language assessment in order to be approved, and in order to gain full citizenship they need to pass a citizenship test, written in English or French. Temporary Foreign Workers need to have been benchmarked at English level four in order to obtain a work permit. Though these requirements are in place, communication may still be a barrier from time to time. The way I see it is we’ve got three options: deal with a few small mix-ups, make it yourself, or survive without. -Jill

Letter to the Editor In a letter written to your paper, on June1/13, Mr Dave Conway of BC Hydro, indicated “factual errors” made by Mike Kroecher and Rick Koechl regarding a previous letter written. We feel the need to reply and set the matter straight. We stand by what was stated. All of our information and calculations are based entirely on what BC Hydro has provided in the Business Case Summary & Executive Summary of January 2013. 1) Mr Conway claims that the “BC Hydro load forecast was accepted by the BCUC in July of 2009 as part of its decision on the 2008 Long Term Acquisition Plan (LTAP)” This was not the case. Mr Conway knows fully well that the 2008 LTAP consisted of six determinations, of which 2 were approved, but 4 were rejected outright by the BCUC. Since the four issues were so fundamental to the plan overall, the BCUC rejected the LTAP as a whole just as we stated. 2) Mr Conway’s next point deals with the cost of electricity produced by a natural gas facility. He maintains that the

operation costs would be higher for natural gas in the long run. What he does NOT state in his generalization is that the real overall pricing regime of the electricity we use is NOT based solely on the “operational costs”. Here is a break down of the REAL cost the ratepayers of BC would be paying , straight from page 26 of the Hydro Business Case Summary: Unit Energy Cost for Site C (UEC) in $/megawatt-hour, in 2011 pricing: Sustaining Capital Water Rentals Grants/Taxes Operating Costs Capital Costs Total Cost

$2.00 $7.75 $0.50 $1.50 $83.25 $95.00/megawatt-hour

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Operating Costs Capital Costs Total Cost of UEC

$14.00 $13.88 $30.38/megawatt-hour

Even IF the price of gas were to double or triple, the overall UEC price to the ratepayers would still be well under half of a Site C! This is excluding the possibility of using the “Royalty in Kind” program which would significantly drop the price per UEC over the very long term. Clearly, natural gas WINS the overall UEC price which is more significant to us the ratepayers than just the so called single factor“operational costs”. 3) Mr Conway claims that BC Hydro would repay the “principal” associated with Site C AND that the repayment of these principal amounts is included in the financial analysis of the project. If you look at the “Project Cost Estimate Breakdown” (page 24, Business Case ) there is NO show of any sum in dollars allocated to amortization. Continued on Page 9A.

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Watt’s Happening? HIGH ENERGY PRICES: A GOOD THING? By Don Pettit Submitted article

As someone wiser than myself once said: “If we don’t change direction, we’re likely to end up right where we’re headed.� When it comes to paying for energy, I think we are about to arrive where we are headed. After decades of dirt-cheap energy and fuel, prices for oil, gas and electricity continue to inch up and are beginning to reflect their true worth. Its about time. Keeping prices artificially low may be seen as a way to “help the economy� but in the real world of the 21st century, nothing could be further from the truth. It’s going to be a little pain now, but A LOT of gain later. There are two basic ways of encouraging conservation of natural resources: willingly because it is the right thing to do (and usually saves money), or unwillingly, because we are forced to through government regulation or very high market prices. It looks like we are moving from the willing to the unwilling phase of energy conservation. BC Hydro estimates we have about 35 years of natural gas left in BC. Much of that is frack-gas, expensive to recover, both financially and environmentally. Frack boom, gas floods the market, prices drop. Frack bust, prices jump. Overall, fossil fuel prices inch up, as use around the world grows while reserves become more difficult to extract, process and deliver. Controversy rages, uncertainty prevails, but always, prices move up.

The good news, as I have discussed in previous columns, is that we are merely in a difficult, yet inevitable transition stage. Every energy transition (old-tech renewables to coal, coal to oil and gas, oil and gas to high-tech renewables) has both pain and gain. The end of fossil fuels is in sight, for many good reasons (pollution, climate disruption, the threat of spills, more and more expensive and risky to produce, not to mention dwindling reserves) while pollution-free, inexhaustible renewable energies like wind and solar become mainstream, and less and less expensive to harvest. It would seem that the role of government during this era of transition should be to encourage conservation of existing fossil fuel reserves, provide subsidies and grants to individuals to generate their own renewable energy, and encourage Canadian clean-tech industries and innovation. In other words, ease the transition for Canadians, and build on these new opportunities. If corporations are not smart enough to invest their massive fossil-wealth in clean energy technologies (providing long-term security for their shareholders), then governments may have to help them do so by taxing their carbon emissions and putting the money where it is needed. Ontario was the first province to grasp the potential of the global energy transition. They are creating tens of thousands of new jobs, harvesting the largest and most bountiful energy sources ever discovered: wind and solar. Seeing the light, other

provinces are following close behind, while other nations, like China, are scrambling to capture the largest and fastest-growing energy market in human history. Things are changing quickly. We will indeed continue to see higher prices, but with government and corporate leadership (I still have hope) the pain of this transition can be modest, and opportunities for renewable energy jobs and growth embraced. If price increases and carbon taxes are re-invested to help this transition move forward, then it’s a bit of pain now for a lot of gain later. On the other side of all this, perhaps 30 years from now, fossils will be rapidly fading and renewables will be mainstream and widespread. Then energy prices WILL fall. Pollution will be a small fraction of what we put up with now, energy conservation will be a no-brainer, climate change will be slowing, the need for conventional fuels will be tiny, and the need for complex and fragile distribution infrastructure will be much less (renewables are diverse and widespread . . . who needs a grid when everybody makes their own power?). When it comes to the price of energy, we’re ending up right where we’re headed. And that’s a good thing.

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Sun 1st A fine clear day. The water going down a little. Mon 2nd Busy taking inventory. Woods & Gregory arrived from the Hope. Tues 3rd Self as yesterday Wed 4th Finished taking Inventory. Busy with Indians. Cloudy towards evening and started to rain. Thurs 5th Self in office. A fine clear day. Mr. Phinok & pack train arrived to wait for the Steamer. Fri 6th Self in office. Continues fine weather. River rising. Sat 7th Self very busy in store. Sun 8th A fine clear day. Mon 9th Self in office. The river rising fast. There are no more entries for the month of June. Journal continues 26 July 1913.

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In fact, on page 31 (same source) we find the following BC Hydro statement: “To reduce the rate impact on customers, BC Hydro anticipates that the costs for Site C would be amortized over a long period, the duration of which would be determined through a future regulatory process with the BCUCâ€? (our emphasis !) There you have it‌.proof positive that amortization is not part of the cost breakdown, contrary to the claims made by Mr Conway. Finally, a word about natural gas. Neither of us have any connections with the industry, even though some have suggested we are promoting a fossil fuel. The facts are straight forward: the entire world has only one atmosphere; Natural gas is not going to go away just yet. In fact, the world economy would collapse without it; natural gas is by a long shot the cleanest of all the fossil fuels presently in use. In fact, the Green Party in Germany considers Ngas as a “greenâ€? fuel source. The CO2 emissions from gas can be captured or

chemically changed and rendered less harmful. This is presently happening in Europe where stricter regs are in place. Why should we in BC have to ship this gas at considerable environmental and economic costs to other parts of the world when a market also exists right here? Mike Kroechler Rick Koechl Fort St. John

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Plan now to pay yourself for all retirement years By Investors Group Submitted article Retirement is coming at you faster than you expected – but that’s okay because you expect those years to be fulfilling, brimming with new experiences and activities. And you will enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve dreamed about if you plan now to be sure you’ll have the financial resources you’ll need for all your retirement years. And that could be for a lot of years. According to Statistics Canada*, life expectancy for seniors has been on an upward trend over the last 15 years. The foundation of your retirement plan is your retirement income – so you need to know where it will come from and how much it will be. Check these sources: • The federal government offers: o the Canada Pension Plan/Québec Pension Plan (CPP/QPP) that provides about 25% of your average annual earnings during your working life, up to certain limits. They are indexed annually for inflation and are taxable.

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o Old Age Security (OAS) benefits usually begin between age 65 and age 67. Benefits are taxable, indexed for inflation, and ‘clawed back’ in increasing amounts as your individual net income climbs above a threshold amount. • Your company pension plan – possibly a defined benefit (DB) plan that guarantees a specific pension for your lifetime or perhaps through a defined contribution (DC) plan that doesn’t guarantee the amount of your future benefits. • Your registered and nonregistered investments. To be sure your retirement income will last a lifetime: • Know the retirement lifestyle you want. • Estimate your retirement spending for essentials that aren’t easily reduced and discretionary expenses that you can control. • Assess your investment strategies. Consider a conservative strategy for essential expenses and a more growth-oriented strategy for investments to support your discretionary spending. • Manage your withdrawals from retirement savings. Establish a withdrawal rate that matches the size of, and expected return on, your retirement savings over the number of years you plan to make withdrawals. • Tax plan efficiently. Consider tax-reduction strategies like income-splitting, sharing CPP/QPP benefits with your partner, limiting fully taxable RRIF withdrawals, allocating assets effectively, using a Tax-Free Savings Account, and taking advan-

tage of the tax-sheltering benefits of your RRSP by making your maximum contribution up to the end of the year you turn 71. You can build a retirement income that fits your lifestyle dreams and will last for all your retirement years when you have the right plan – and that should start with seeking advice and counsel from a professional advisor who has the expertise to keep you on the right financial track for your lifetime. *The Daily, Thursday, May 31, 2012 This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.

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KIDSPORT RECEIVES $2,000 FROM PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

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Left to right: Paul Van Nostrand, Connie Richter, Gail Weber, MLA, Pat Pimm, and Byron Stewart. Kyla Corpuz photo

Volunteers help plant the communal plots at the community garden.

Growing community By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – When a homeless man was caught harvesting a plot in the community garden that didn’t belong to him, it didn’t create tension rather it opened up a bed of opportunities. This year marks the second season for the community garden, but the first for a communal harvesting plot. There are three long plots that line the community garden’s chain link fence, which will be maintained by youth in the restorative justice program. “A nice thing is we’ve got teenagers working here in the community gardens,” said Michelle LaBoucane, commuity garden coordinator and executive director at the North Peace Restorative Justice. Last year the youth in the program harvested potatoes and gave them to the Salvation Army. “[The gardens] actually helps bring down vandalism in the area,” said LaBoucane. “[The youth] talk about it and say, ‘Hey I helped build those gardens,’ and the other kids see the hard work that was involved so it cuts down on the vandalism [because] those kids are responsible for helping rebuild those gardens.” The communal harvest is intended for people who may not be able to afford their own plot, either money or time wise, or for those who simply want to dig into fresh produce. Residents purchase the plots that are lined in the centre of the garden for $15. Once the season is over, residents clean out the soil and receive their

$15 back. LaBoucane said the only thing she asks of those who take from the communal harvest is to leave the plant in

tact and only cut off what is needed. This is the second year the garden will be harvested by residents in the city.

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30-YEAR-OLD CHETWYND MURDER REMAINS UNSOLVED By Jill Earl CHETWYND- After 30 years, police are still seeking information regarding the murder of 27 year old Bernd Goericke and fiancé Andrea Scherps. The bodies of Goericke and Scherps were found 32km south of Chetwynd on an isolated road in October 1983. They were found shot with their property, which included various camping items, taken; none of the items have been recovered to date. The victims were last seen hitching westbound near Dawson Creek towards Chetwynd. The male suspect initially identified in connection with this incident was described as Caucasian approximately 40 years old (now approximately 70) 5’9 tall, 190lbs, with straight collar-length brown hair and a medium to dark complexion. A description of the suspect’s vehicle initially provided was described as a 1960’s Chevrolet pick up which purchased gas on Oct. 4 and 5 of 1983 in Prince George, Quesnel, McLeese Lake, Lac La Hache and 100 Mile House. “Chetwynd RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit continue to investigate the murder of Bernd and Andrea. The person responsible for their murder is still at large and police are making every effort to bring justice to this heinous crime,” said Cst. Lesley Smith, North District media relations officer.

Dawson Creek air quality is standard: report By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- After a year of monitoring, the Ministry of Environment has found the air quality in Dawson Creek to be within their standards. The ministry had been monitoring air in the city since December 2011 from the rooftops of Frank Ross Elementary and South Peace Secondary School. City staff collected samples and recorded instrument data throughout the year, measuring PM10 and PM2.5 levels. “They [the ministry] were able to provide the equipment and the funding, all the city needed to do was provide some time to pick up the sam-

ples and then ship them off for analyzing…we did see with the years worth of monitoring that there was no levels indicated above their standards, so all good news,” said Kevin Henderson, director of infrastructure and sustainable development. City councillors accepted the ministry’s report during their meeting on June 10, and were happy to hear the news. “I was happy to see the report,” said Coun. Cheryl Shuman. “I wanted to get [it] out to the public that everything’s fine so far,” Coun. Terry McFadyen said. Particulate matter measuring 10 micrometres (PM10)

can be 100 times thinner than a human hair and includes things like smoke, dirt, dust, mold, spores and pollen. PM2.5 are even smaller than PM10 and can travel further and include emissions. Lower PM concentrations were typically recorded at Frank Ross Elementary than at South Peace. The ministry attributes that to Frank Ross Elementary being further removed from downtown and would likely have less traffic moving through the area. “These monitoring stations just deal with particular dust… it’s not monitoring gases like benzene or what have you, but there is a separate study that is being commissioned around

those issues through Northern Health,” said acting mayor Coun. Charlie Parslow. The Ministry of Environment is expected to set up an air quality monitoring station at McLeod Elementary School as part of a project to evaluate air quality impacts of the oil and gas industry in the Peace Region. The station will provide hourly measurements of sulphur dioxide, total reduced sulphur, wind speed, wind direction, temperature and relative humidity. The ministry has requested to continue monitoring Frank Ross Elementary and South Peace Secondary until March 2014.

City councillors job shadow tourism counsellors in D.C. By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK-With the weather heating up, so is the traffic at the city’s information centre. Manager for visitor services for Tourism Dawson Creek, Joyce Lee, said that while the centre is currently seeing approximately 70 people a day, that number usually increases to 300-400 people a day in the summer time. On Jun. 12, tourism counsellors had a little help from city councillors managing the crowds. Since 2003 city councillors have been participating in the

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Dawson Creek and you’ve got company coming for the summer, first thing to do is bring them up here, because we’ve got things and resources that we can give people to help them plan their days and tell them what the attractions are, the hours of operation, what they might expect to experience,” she said. The 2013 visitor guide and Mile Zero coupon book are also available for residents and tourists alike.

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Joyce Lee, Coun. Charlie Parslow and Coun. Shaely Wilbur celebrate Tourism in Your Own Town month at the Dawson Creek Visitors Centre.

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A feat on foot By Kyla Corpuz

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Wendy Brown runs along the frontage road, showing strength, heading to Mile 54. She is raising money and awareness for northeastern B.C.’s first rehab facility.

FORT ST. JOHN – Wendy Brown from Burns Lake began her journey around the Peace, raising money and awareness for the Northern Lights Recovery Centre, on Jun. 15. “I’m pretty emotional I haven’t been able to stop crying,” said Brown minutes before she started her run. “It’s a huge moment for me, I’ve never done this before.” She took off at Centennial Park in Fort St. John making her way to Hudson’s Hope, then Chetwynd, Dawson Creek and back to Fort St. John, covering over 300 kilometres, the longest distance she’s ever faced. “I’ve been in training since January, I’m up to over 640 kilometres of running behind me already, I’m pretty much set and excited,” said Brown. “I feel pretty confident, I was given a tour of [the route] … and it was absolutely gorgeous and I know I can do it.” Brown is a decorated runner, but on Jun. 15 one of her only accessories she had on was a bone necklace with a turquoise bear. “There’s many reason I’m wearing it, but my main reason is there’s a bear on there and I’m a bear climb member and it’s part of our tradition and culture within the potlatch system, it leads back to my ancestors,” explained Brown, adding that it also signifies strength and endurance. Bruce Lantz, chair of the Northern Lights Recovery Centre, approached Brown last December when she voiced her intent on giving back to the community of Fort St. John. Last year Brown walked 30 hours around the Northern Vac Track to raise money for families who lost their loved ones in the Burns Lake mill tragedy in 2012. To show her appreciation, she took on the venture to raise money for the NLRC. “The difference [NLRC] is going to make in this community—it’s not just this community but others as well—it’s a huge honour, I’m really feeling that now.” There is no target end date to Brown’s journey, but she anticipates it may take her up to two weeks. The NLRC would be the first male and female adult drug and alcohol recovery facility in northeastern B.C.

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The Literacy Society has been in Fort St. John since 1990 supporting adults who are studying to get trade tickets, learn about financial management, finish high school, prepare for the written B.C. Driver’s test, write better reports for work, or overcome a learning disability. Adult learners decide what they want to study and either bring coursework with them or our teacher designs a course of study to guide them towards with their goals. They are matched with trained tutors and meet within a flexible schedule that works for both tutor and learner: in the evenings, on weekends or during the day. Immigrants who want to improve their English language skills can join in beginner, intermediate or advanced ESL classes. A family literacy class is also offered 24 weeks of the year to Mums, who bring what they want to study, while childcare is provided for their young children.

The North Peace SPCA staff, volunteers and animals, would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to the individuals, schools and businesses that donated and supported our 2nd Annual North Peace/ South Peace Community Challenge. All money raised during this fundraiser will stay in our respective communities to directly benefit the animals in need. Your contributions have truly made a difference and are deeply appreciated.

Salvation Army has been in Dawson Creek for over 65 years – We have a Church, Family Services and a Thrift Store. Family Services located at 1019 103rd Ave. provides a drop in Monday to Friday and has a Food Bank where those in need can get help. Bread and goodies are available daily for pickup by those in need. The food bank is open Monday to Friday 10-12 and afternoons by appointment only.

Over the past year the Literacy Society has helped 65 adults in Fort St. John, who use the programs as a stepping stone to help them get a better job, qualify for additional schooling, or improve their life-skills. We have continuous intake so learners can join our programs at any time throughout the year. All programs are free of charge, generously supported by the Government of Canada, Government of British Columbia, the United Way, Fort St. John Rotary, individual and corporate donors and fundraising activities.

On another note, the BC SPCA is seeking public input about pressing animal issues facing B.C. communities as it begins a strategic planning process to guide its programs and services from 2014 to 2018. We are really encouraging the public to take part in this short, 10 minute survey. The survey is located on the BC SPCA website at http://www.spca.bc.ca/news-and-events/news/ bc-spca-seeks-public-input-to.html. Please complete the survey and let us know your views. The BC SPCA honoured twolegged and four-legged heroes from across the province during its annual awards ceremony in Vancouver on May 31 and at its society AGM on June 1. We are thrilled to announce that our very own Candace Buchamer, pictured here, was awarded the “Staff Excellence Award” by the BC SPCA’s CEO Craig Daniell. Candace has been a dedicated staff member at the North Peace SPCA for 10 years, and has excelled at animal care and is well known in the community for her friendly, compassionate and helpful approach to those who are interested in adopting an animal. Way to go Candy!! We also want to congratulate the South Peace SPCA on winning “Branch of the Year” honors. We would like to make the public aware of a new service now available for individuals to report incidents of animal cruelty. To report an animal in distress (including wildlife), please call the toll free Animal Cruelty Reporting Hotline at 1 (855) 6BC SPCA (1-855622-7722). The call centre is open seven days per week from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If this is an animal emergency outside of these hours, please contact your local police department or RCMP.

The Literacy Society has 25 volunteer tutors but need always exceeds demand, especially for math tutors. Tutor training takes place each fall and spring. While the names and exact circumstances have been changed, the following stories are illustrative of the many individuals who approach the Literacy Society: Michael is an adult with a learning disability. All through school he struggled with dyslexia, finally dropping out in Grade 9. Michael was recently accepted into a trade apprenticeship program. He contacted the Literacy Society and was matched with a tutor. Because Michael is working and attending classes during the day, they meet on weekends and in the evening to study the course material. Chung is a Chemical Engineer with 10 years professional experience. Chung and his family recently emigrated from China; he has Permanent Residency status but his long term goal is to become a Canadian Citizen. Chung approached the Literacy Society for help to improve his written English skills so he could write the Professional Engineer Association’s exam. Chung studied with a tutor once a week on the weekend. He also attended English-as-a- Second-Language conversation classes on Tuesday evenings. Chung was successful in passing the Engineering exam and now works as a Chemical Engineer for an oil and gas company. Mary dropped out of high school in Grade 10 and had two children before she was 21. Mary wants to finish high school so she can get into college and eventually become a counselor. She comes to the Literacy Society’s family literacy program twice a week, for 6 hours. Her children are on-site, participating in an Early Childhood Education program. The Literacy Society has registered charity status; all our programs are offered free of charge. The number of learners attending Literacy Society programs has doubled in the past 5 years, as people study to develop the essential skills necessary to participate fully in society and the local economy. For more information on our programs, on tutoring, or making a donation, please call 250-785-2110 or email info@fsjliteracy.ca

Fort St. John Literacy Society P.O. Box 6196, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 4H7 Location: 10142- 101 Avenue Phone: 250-785-2110 Fax: 250-785-2127 email: info@fsjliteracy.ca

We have kids/youth programming which runs weekly, except through the summer. Friendship Group for people with disabilities meets at Family Services Friday night. A meal is part of the kids/teens/friendship group– so just feeding these groups means over 100 meals a week are given to hungry people. This doesn’t include the food that clients of the food bank obtain. Addictions referrals, missing persons, and emergency services, are some of the other services that are handled. Donations of canned food, garden produce or meat are all welcome at the food bank; good gently used clothing and household items are accepted at the Thrift Store. And you are welcome to join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 11:00. Captains Roger & Francie Lee; Lisa Mattson Family Services director; and the girls at the Thrift Store: Carol, Vanessa & Emily.

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The SPCA is serious about preventing animal cruelty and prosecuting those responsible as evidenced by the case described here. Brian Whitlock, the man who pleaded guilty to a vicious attack on his two-year-old German shepherd last year, was sentenced recently to a lifetime ban on owning animals, a 60day jail term and three years’ probation. Marcie Moriarty, chief enforcement and prevention officer for the BC SPCA, said the society is pleased with the lifetime ban, but is disappointed in the 60-day jail term handed down. “We feel that the six-month jail term recommended by Crown counsel, which did take into account Whitlock’s mental health issues, was more appropriate given the brutality of the attack.” Whitlock was charged with animal cruelty in December of 2012 following a BC SPCA investigation into the death of Captain, who was found wrapped in a bloody blanket inside a Vancouver dumpster on July 18, 2012. For the full story, please visit the BC SPCA website at http://www.spca.bc.ca/news-and-events/news/ captain-sentencing.html. We are often asked by visitors to the shelter if there is anything we need in the way of supplies that they could donate. Some things we could use are a commercial paper shredder, canned dog food (Pedigree) and cat food (Friskies), copy paper, brown paper towel for dispensers, sturdy dog toys, kongs, environmentally friendly cleaning products, large and heavy duty garbage bags, cat brushes and heavier duty leashes and collars. Of course, we will gratefully accept cash donations as well to help us cover wage expenses and other overhead costs. Finally, we are set to gear up for our annual “Paws for a Cause” dog walk which will take place September 8, 2013 in Fort St. John. We invite you to take part in this upcoming province-wide fundraiser as a walker, volunteer or as a vendor for the event. This is a fun and easy way to help improve animal welfare in BC. Spend the summer months collecting pledges and then join us on the 8th as we walk for the animals. Register as an individual or as a team online at www.spca.bc.ca/walk today! Please contact Rosolynn Kalb/ Branch Manager at 250.262.7595 if you are interested in sponsoring, participating as a vendor or donating to this event.

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We’re Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fort St John. We believe every child should have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, both as individuals and citizens – that by doing so, they will not only do well, they will also do good.

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We believe that by changing the course of young lives we can in turn be changing the course of a community’s future. That it could lead to eduction in poverty and unemployment or to safer schools and neighbourhoods, or even to a renewed optimism for growth.....that it could even lead to change on a broader, more far-reaching scale.

and raises money for local and national charities and non-pro¿t organizations. The staff and management come together as a team whether their hosting BBQs to raise the funds or asking people at the tills to donate. Some of the charities are listed below.

2012 Wal-Mart raised $3,250 for Red Cross.

In Fort St John, we currently offer Community Welcome and Baby Welcome programs but in the past with more Representatives we also offered the Bridal program, Bridal and Baby Showers, Business Professional Program and Grandparent visits/ Shower. We have won nationally within Welcome Wagon as Community of the Year and also the Baby Welcome Pauline Hill award. Welcome Wagon Representative have been responsible for collecting gifts from local businesses for the New Year’s Baby and we also have celebrated Leap Year Baby, First Baby Born in the new hospital in 2012 and the last baby born in the old hospital in 2012 and a few other memorable dates. Welcome Wagons head ofÀce supports our local hospital. Founded in 1930, Welcome Wagon visits are made on behalf of each community and its participating businesses to families moving into the community, parents on the arrival of a new baby, brides planning their weddings and also a special presentation for new managers, business owners and executives. Fort St. John began our All Service visits, being Community, Birth of Baby and Bridal Visits in 1963. We then started our Baby Welcome program at the hospital in 1977.

2013 for the Children’s Miracle Network $16,045 was raised.

Often referred to as “Canada’s Neighborhood Tradition” Welcome Wagon’s basic policy is one of service: service to the family and service to the community. An important part of each Welcome Wagon visit is the distribution of civic and community information on services available in the community.

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We are proud of our community connections and support local nonproÀt organizations. Welcome Wagon head ofÀce recognizes businesses with plaques and thank you letters for their commitment as a sponsor and many local businesses have been presented with the 10 year awards and some with 20 year awards. Anyone eligible for a Welcome Wagon visit is encouraged to phone the local Representative for further information and check our web site at www.welcomewagon.ca, look for us on Twitter and Facebook and watch us on YouTube. This is a free service.

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For nearly thirty years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fort St John has been making a positive difference in the lives of our community’s youth by developing and implementing a wide range of mentoring programs. One-to-one and group programs, for both in school and outside of school. Serving as role models, our mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school, and of having respect for family, peers and community. Each time we pair a child with a mentor or introduce a group of students to an in-school program, we start something incredible – a life-changing relationship built on friendship, trust and empowerment. Witnessing the transformation of a child into a conÀdent, concerned and motivated young person is a remarkable thing. Ushering them into adulthood, seeing them grow into a successful, responsible member of their community and society at large is even more satisfying. Proudly, it’s something our staff, volunteers and donors help bring about every day, and we’re very grateful for their generosity and support. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers a wide range of mentoring opportunities to meet the varied needs of volunteers, children and families.

Our Vision To work towards the goal of ensuring that every child in our community, who needs a mentor, has a mentor, while continuing to expand our services to meet the needs of the children living in the Fort St John area.

Our Mission To offer the youth of our community support and empowerment through our exceptional mentoring programs and the friendships of our caring, responsible volunteers. We are proud of our achievements and are committed to continuing to strive to be on the leading edge of the Big Brothers, Big Sisters movement in Canada, as well as working towards our goal of ensuring “that every child who needs a mentor, has a mentor”!

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Abbeyfield House works to bring individuals and businesses from our local community together, while volunteers help create an affordable living option for our seniors. Abbeyfield is not a “care home,” but a facility that allows seniors to live life their way. It is a non-profit society, run by a volunteer board of dedicated people. Our only paid employees are our house manager and a part-time helper. The house manager provides well-planned meals and prepares them for the residents. However, the house is always in need of volunteers which include weekend cooks, cleaners, overnight security, grass cutters, people to shovel snow, musicians, fundraisers, ground keepers/maintenance and the list goes on. Those that selflessly dedicated their time make Abbeyfield the wonderful home it is. There is a large, open living room to lounge, play a board game or entertain guests. For those that enjoy their privacy, there is a library for reading or visiting. At Abbeyfield house we want it to be inviting, not only for the residents, but their families as well. Not only does Abbeyfield flourish because of its volunteers, but also because of our fundraisers. We do have a mortgage with a five-year plan to be debt free, and our home still has some needs such as a stair lift and a new floor for the kitchen and some worn out appliances that have to be replaced. We strive to be as self-sufficient as possible. Our fundraising efforts are numerous. We participate in the annual Rotary Mega Lottery, host garage sales, Christmas sales, raffle tickets as well as the annual Medieval Gala. Keep a lookout for our garage sale in September, Christmas sale in November and mark your calendars on Oct. 3, 2014 for our Medieval Gala that will be held at the Quality Inn in Fort St. John. We hope to see you there for an evening of good food and fun. All donations are taken with tax deductable receipts. If you are impressed by the work Abbeyfield does and you want to support us, we are always looking for helping hands. We are located just minutes away from the downtown core of Fort St. John and situated near a bus stop. We offer tours of Abbeyfield by request, it truly is a must see. Feel free to contact us; we would love to hear from you.

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Action BC Resource and Referral Service Society has seen many changes over the years, including the $4.5 Million implementation of the ABC Thrift Shop which has been our only source of funding for the past 8 years. Currently the ABC Thrift Store is operating beyond its capacity and parking is limited and often creates a hazard. In our present location there is no feasible solution to strollers, walkers and wheelchair accessibility. The Board of Directors is currently trying to generate enough funds to build a larger building, which would include full recycling capabilities and ofÀce space for counseling services, advocacy work. As well as the other small non-proÀt organizations, which have shown an interest. Our expansion would accommodate the many drop offs, expand our training resources to include persons with physical disabilities, a Resource Library, Video Conferencing and meeting rooms for public use.

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IMAGINE Imagine the Àrst day of school. There are a lot of things you need, but Mom and/or Dad cannot provide them this year. Imagine leaving your home in the middle of a dark night, gathering up your children and slipping away as silently as you can so as not to wake an abusive partner. You don’t know where you will go. Imagine being a youth, having troubles at school, needing someone to take a little more interest in you and help you face the adult world, empowering you to meet the challenges it will throw at you. These are just three scenarios people in our community face. Now imagine you have help to deal with them. Fortunately, and thankfully, due to the hard work of agency staff, and the care and generosity expressed by community members and businesses, there is help. There are fundraising activities being organized year round, all with one goal – to help the people of our community. For the child returning to school, there is a collection of new back packs and school supplies, which, through the help of the School District, is made available to those students that cannot afford to purchase their own. For the women and children escaping violent situations at home, there is a safe house they can go to, where they are provided shelter, transportation in and out of town, help to get to medical appointments, as well as child care. They will eat fresh garden vegetables donated by local gardeners and food stuffs donated on a regular basis. If it happens to be Christmas, it may be possible that a Christmas hamper is given as a gift. If it turns out that the family or woman needs to set up a new home when they leave the Transition House, they can access the Starter Kits provided by the Rotary Club, who purchases and stores these for the program. These kits provide the women with basic supplies needed to set up a home, such as towels, cleaning materials, etc. If they need clothing, they have only to dig into the racks of donated clothing items. If they need toiletries, they need only dip into the collection of shampoos, conditioners, mouthwash and soaps that are collected by employees of local organizations. Most recently, the family of a very lovely and well loved woman expressed their care for the women and children in their community by asking for contributions to the Mizpah Transition House in her name. The donations will be used to provide a playground area for the children staying at the House. For the youth that is struggling, there is a program that will help them reconnect to their family and resources. They can create a Resume on the computers donated by the Lake View Credit Union, which will help them Ànd work. They can learn to make meals through the Good Grub Food grant. They have a clean, safe place to meet due to the donation of materials and work which built a beautiful new facility in which to run the Reconnect program. They will be kept warm by the handmade gloves and toques made with care and concern. Every year a major fundraiser is held, the Little Black Dress Affair. This very successful event raises thousands of dollars, which are invested in all of the programs provided through South Peace Community Resources Society to enhance program delivery. This past year, a large portion of the funds raised was used to help build the Reconnect Youth facility. And just this spring, those pesky little pennies were put to good use, as a collection was made for the Children Who Witness Abuse programs. Hundreds of dollars were collected, which will be used to provide snacks for the children attending this program. Just imagine! What we can do with a little bit of time, energy, care and generosity!

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Our church is located at address below; services begin at 10:30 am every Sunday. If you do not have a church home we would love to have you worship with us. We are one army with one mission and one message that revolves around love and hope. The Thrift Store is a place where friendly staff will help you Ànd that treasure you are looking for. As a charity the Salvation Army Thrift Stores exist to generate funds to help support services offered by the Salvation Army to help our nations most vulnerable citizens. The driving force behind this mission is a commitment to recycle and reuse. Unwanted or gently used items are donated by individuals and businesses, giving items a second chance to Ànd greater use while simultaneously diverting unnecessary waste from landÀlls. When you shop or donate to a Salvation Army Thrift Store, you are not only helping generate funds to help someone in need, you are contributing to sustainable living. More children and families than ever before are turning to the Salvation Army food programs and centers for assistance. It has become a main concern for the Salvation Army to offer services to Àt the unique needs of families. To provide assistance and support in any way that it can. We have made children a priority and are always looking for ways to stock and give more of the food items that children need to grow strong and healthy. With 86 cents of every dollar going directly to charitable programs, the Salvation Army provides dignity and hope to more than 1.8 million people in more than 400 communities across Canada each year. Here in Fort St. John we are blessed to have the support of our community. Our drop in is open Monday through Saturday and provides a hot delicious meal everyday at noon. All are welcome to come eat and fellowship with us. The shelter is currently undergoing some exciting changes as we renovate the old Cedar Lodge Motel with a move in date of December 2013. In the new facility we will increase our shelter capacity from 20 to 30 beds, plus provide 34 new transitional housing beds while offering a high level of support to those who have problems with addiction. We will have segregated accommodation for women and children, which will be a great beneÀt to the community. Fort St. John is growing and with that comes a shortage of rental accommodation and hotel rooms which translates into fewer shelter options for the unemployed, as a result people who come here looking for work may end up with no money and no where to stay. We always look for ways to address the safety concerns of our clients and our community believing that together we can come up with good solutions for everyone. As you can see we are very busy in this community, what you cannot see is all the hands that work diligently everyday to help us provide our services. Many of these helping hands belong to volunteers and we are grateful for each and every one of them. However, as we offer more and more services we Ànd that we just do not have enough volunteers and so if you are someone who has some extra time and would like to help us make a difference we would love to talk to you about the many available opportunities that we have here at the Salvation Army. Would you like a tour of our facility? Would you like to ask Jim or Deb a question? Please do not hesitate to give us a call; we are always available to speak to you! Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. –Proverbs 31:8-9

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Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits Helping Yourself While Helping Others

With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family, and your community. The right match can help you find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Volunteering can also help protect your mental and physical health. Consider your goals and interests You will have a richer and more enjoyable volunteering experience if you first take some time to identify your goals and interests. Start by thinking about why you want to volunteer. Also think about what you would enjoy doing. Volunteer opportunities that match both your goals and your interests are most likely to be fun and fulfilling for you. Tips for Getting Started Volunteering First, ask yourself if there is something specific you want to do. For example, do I want… …to make it better around where I live …to meet people who are different from me …to try something new …to do something with my spare time …to see a different way of life and new places …to have a go at the type of work I might want to do as a full-time job …to do more with my interests and hobbies …to do something I’m good at The best way to volunteer is to match your personality and interests. Having answers to these questions will help you narrow down your search.

The Fort St. John Community Arts Council is dedicated to developing arts programs, conducting events and creating new cultural initiatives in the North Peace for the benefit of the residents and visitors in the area. The Arts Council is a nonprofit, charitable organization with 28 arts groups representing thousands of people directly participating in the arts. Arts groups include dance, music, fabric arts, pottery, children’s arts classes and exhibitions, theatre, film, visual arts and more. Annual support comes, in part, from the City of Fort St. John and the Government of British Columbia. The Arts Council conducts fundraising events and welcomes donations to meet the annual budget. All contributions receive a tax-deductible receipt. Contact the Fort St. John Arts Council at the Artspost (10230 94 Ave) 250-787-2781.

Why Support the Arts...... What would a day without the influence of arts and culture look like? Imagine surroundings devoid of colour, homes without comfort and style, basic food without flavour and visual appeal, and the daily grind of work without leisure activities to look forward to. A world without arts and culture is expressionless, colourless, and plain dull. Although we sometimes would like to have fewer choices when we get up in the morning, imagine a wardrobe of one kind of uniform, no fragrant soaps or soft towels, the same breakfast every day, a utilitarian vehicle to get you to work and nothing to read, music to listen to, or hobby to pursue at the end of the day. The arts play a much larger role in our lives than we ever stop to realize. Everything we buy, use, and enjoy has had some arts influence in design, manufacturing, and marketing. For every actor on the screen in the movie you enjoyed last weekend, there were 20 people behind the scenes making the action happen. Although few of us stay long enough to watch the movie credits, hundreds of talented people who created the movie are listed in an amazing number of different capacities. The designers, artists, musicians, and marketers are people who came from communities like ours. Often exposed to an art form while they were growing up, they continued to make a career of their interests in the arts. As a result, we have the benefit of the movies, television shows, music and entertainment that we enjoy on a daily basis. Providing a variety of creative opportunities for the children growing up in our community gives them an advantage in coping with the future. In this mobile society, most young people leave the community where they grow up. They are better equipped to face the challenges in their lives if they have a wide variety of experiences in their formative years. The arts play an important role in shaping the values, attitudes, and ability of young people. Learning music at an early age has a direct bearing on better school marks. Experience of being on stage gives confidence for presentations in personal careers. Creating and designing teaches “thinking outside the box”. Creative thinking, confidence and risk taking are human qualities that are vital to solving some of the complex world problems we are facing now and into the future. Through the arts comes understanding and tolerance for one another. The arts bring together people of different backgrounds, careers, and races. The arts have a universal language bringing together musicians, artists, actors and more. Arts have healing elements and are used for preventive measures in medicine, senior care, and child development. Community support is the life-blood of the arts. Bringing the painters, dancers, musicians together with those who want to explore, create and learn more about painting, dancing and music requires organization, venues, art supplies and more. Our community is proud to showcase the arts and seeks out arts performances for events and conferences. The vibrant arts community enhances the appearance of Fort St. John and assists in attracting and retaining new people to the area. Supporting the arts has many benefits in this and in any community. Sue Popesku June 12, 2013

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All comments must be received by July 15th, 2013. Written comments should be addressed to Jason Mattioli, RPF, Planning Superintendent, Chetwynd Forest Industries, PO Box 330, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0. Please contact Jason Mattioli, at 250-788-4429 to comment or for further information regarding this FSP Extension.

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The Northern Health Authority is seeking Expressions of Interest by July 8, 2013 BC Bid Number: N651270002

Contact: Howie Charters 604.662.2629 or Lucas Berube 604.694.7225

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Tel: 250-782-9155 12109–8th Street, Dawson Creek www.brownschev.com DL7406

Advertising Sales Consultant Make a difference join the Northeast News team; the number one community newspaper in Northeast BC. The Northeast News has an opening for the position of Advertising Sales Consultant. We are seeking a “team player” with organizational skills, sales experience, pleasant telephone skills, experience in creating written proposals and an ability and desire to work and learn in a fast paced, busy environment.

28.74 acres, 2784 sq. ft. house. Excellent water well, sub dividable, access to West By-pass.

Great for shop and heavy equipment.

10575 - 244 Road. Phone: 250-785-3884

The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary. The benefits and opportunities of working for the leading newspaper in Northeast BC are why we attract and employ the best. If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today. Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of: Brenda Piper, Publisher / Sales Manager Northeast News, 9909 - 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y4 salesmanager@northeastnews.ca

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A DEFINITE ASSET Full Time Position primarily in the Kindersley, Saskatchewan area. We offer Competitive Wages, a Safe Work Environment and Employee Benefit Plan. APPLICANTS NEED TO PROVIDE A Driver Abstract & Resume / Wages Negotiated with Experience TRAINING CERTIFICATES To be supplied. We will also provide training in-house. TO APPLY : GOOD TO GO TRUCKING – ATTENTION RON WILLS

is now accepting resumes for the positions of

Journeymen Instrument Mechanic We are a locally owned and operated oil ¿eld contractor providing quality electrical and instrumentation services to the Fort St. John area for over 8 years. We are offering the successful applicant a predictable work stream, competitive wages, health bene¿ts, Group RRSP, training and an established safety culture. If you are interested in expanding your skills in a highly technical maintenance environment, submit your resume in person at 8720 – 98 Str. in Fort St. John or fax to 250-787-1391

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Technical Sales Representative Location: Fort St. John, British Columbia Jonell Canada Inc. (JCI) has an immediate opening for an ambitious Àeld Technical Sales Representative to grow our sales of Àltration and separation equipment in the Fort St. John and surrounding territory. Main Responsibilities: •Develop and maintain sales relationships with customers, which may include daily interaction with production operations staff as well as maintenance crews and purchasing •Maintain current sales levels, increase sales volumes and maximize opportunities through relationship building, cold calls, etc. •Provide Àltration and separation solutions to clients •Generate value-added sales by providing technical product support •Continually add value to both customer operations and Jonell Canada Inc. (JCI) Basic QualiÀcations: •Excellent work ethic •Strong written/oral communication skills and strong organizational/time management skills •Self-starter and motivated team player •Excellent computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint •Technical competence and ability to troubleshoot •Knowledge of Safety programs and a personal history of safe practice. Preferred QualiÀcations: •Background in Oil and Gas •Sales experience •Knowledge in Àltration and separation products an deÀnite asset Compensation: •Competitive base salary plus sales incentive bonus •Depending on experience How to apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Sales@jonellcanada.com Attn: General Manager

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Rycroft, Alberta Brett Young Seeds is a privately owned and trusted seed and biological production, distribution, sales and marketing company with international reach and strong local roots since 1934. Our goal is to deliver value to our customers through world class service and differentiated products. Based in Winnipeg, we have locations throughout Western Canada and are currently seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to join our Rycroft, Alberta team to support our continued growth.

Facility General Manager

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We are seeking a motivated professional to oversee and direct all operations at our Rycroft facility, responsible for high level planning in terms of budgets, administration, scheduling and operations. This position also includes a seed purchasing function in the Peace Region that works closely with the Production Team to build relationships, procure acres for forage and turf seed and coordinate the scheduling of deliveries as per production requirements.

We are seeking a relationshiporiented sales professional with a passion for agronomy. You will work with the Production Team to seek out and secure seed production acres for forage and turf seed to achieve company seed production targets and then work with these contract growers on production agronomics to help ensure yields and seed quality are maximized.

The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of seed industry quality standards with an understanding of the certification required by all regulatory authorities. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position will conduct regular review and followup of facility financial statements, market analysis, forecasting and performance tracking in the region. Post-secondary education in business or agriculture are required for this position with a minimum five years experience in an equivalent position in the agriculture or seed industry, with progressive experience managing people and building relationships. License for Approved Conditioner Operator, Authorized Exporter Operator and accreditation for Grader is an asset.

This position also includes a seed purchasing function in the Peace Region that works closely with the Production Team to build relationships, procure acres and coordinate the scheduling of deliveries as per production requirements to achieve territory and corporate goals. Thus, success in this position will be achieved through a balance of sales and agronomy. You will work independently within your territory from the Rycroft facility/ your home-based office; you will also work with Regional Account Managers in our Seed and Crop Inputs (Retail) division that operate in your territory to help identify potential contract growers. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to plan and manage his/her time effectively and have strong communication skills both internally and externally to promote, support and grow our Seed Production division.Brett Young provides sales and product training, however, education, training and experience in sales and/or agronomy is a definite asset and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is preferred.

Brett Young Seeds is an organization that supports professional growth and development and offers an attractive compensation package including salary and an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package. Brett Young Seeds is an Equal Opportunity employer. Interested applicants are invited to apply to become a part of our team by submitting a letter of interest with salary expectations and a resume to:

Human Resources, Brett Young Seeds Fax: 204-478-8370 | Email: Human.Resources@brettyoung.ca

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LOOKING FOR The Northern Rockies Regional & Town of Fort Nelson is looking for a qualified, self-motivated Dance Instructor to teach in both our competitive and recreational programs in jazz, ballet, contemporary and tap for the 2013/2014 session. This is a great contract opportunity for any experienced dance instructor. The successful candidate will teach up to 25 (1 hour) classes per week. Qualifications: strong background in dance with preference given to those with a minimum of 3 years dance teaching (with exams or certifications); loves working with children ages 3 – 18 years, and possesses good organizational skills. Interested participants should also have samples of choreography / dancing available upon request. Acceptance dependent on clear Criminal Record Check. Interested applicants can apply or inquire to: Danielle Morine, Recreation Program Manager, Town of Fort Nelson / Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Bag Service 399, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 250-774-2541 ext 2082, dmorine@northernrockies.ca 06/20

ALREADY EMPLOYED? Learn to operate a Mini Office Outlet working from your home computer. Flexible hours, great income and incentives. www.optimalwell-being.com 07/04 FSJ INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW Looking for volunteers for the upcoming airshow July 27 & 28, 2013. For more info or to volunteer please contact Kathy at 250-787-0938 07/17 FSJ INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW Looking for Clubs and Nonprofit groups for various jobs for the upcoming airshow July 27 & 28, 2013. Anyone interested contact Kathy at 250-787-0938 07/17 FOR SALE Log House on 40 Acres $330,000 OBO, Wegen Rd 20929 Hudson’s Hope, BC Phone 1-250-783-5597 06/27

CONCESSION OPERATORS WANTED

For Fort St John International Airshow July 27 & 28 2013 Application available on Air Show Web site or at Moose FM Reception Contact Bill at 250329-9993 06/20 FOR RENT 3 Bedroom house on 120 acres. 500 meters off Hudson Hope Highway. Horse pasture fenced. Available June 15, 2013. Call 250-785-5073 06/13 FOR RENT Small 3 bedroom house in Dawson Creek. Large fenced backyard, pets allowed F/S, W/D included close to bus stop and amenities. $1400/month not including utilities. Plus $700. Damage deposit. Available ASAP or June 1st 2013. Call Lacey 250-793-0375 06/06

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Great Starter home! 3 Bed, 2 Full Baths, the master has a four piece ensuite. Open concept includes F/S, D/W, fresh paint, newer flooring and window coverings. A deck for your summer B-B-Q’s, shed, fenced yard! Quick possession. Call Heidi at Gary Reeder Realty Ltd. 250261-3018 to view this property. 06/27

Bills Books & Bargains. We Buy your collectables, Adult Magazines, Books and coins. Open 12pm to 7pm Mon to Sat. Phone 250-7852660 TFN

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Off set mortgage with Basement Suite Rental. Main floor 3 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room. Lower floor 2 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room. Shared laundry, $10,000 in recent repairs. Located at 6388 Daisy Ave, Fort St John. Call 1-250-493-1807. Reduced price $349,000. Pre approvals only 07/03

FOR SALE 2007-27 ft Terry Holiday Trailer 1 slide full Queen Bed, like new Condition, very low usage Asking $16,000.00 Phone 250827-3896 06/27 LOOKING FOR PRIVACY? Colored or Galvanized Chainlink Fencing with Slats 75 to 90 % Privacy. Low Maintenance Also Fence Repairs. Call Bill at 250794-1003 06/27 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Night watchman looking for work. Call Rick at 250-7939976 07/03

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ONGOING

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Fort St. John • Jun. 22: Beatton Community 4-H Fun Shoot. Non-competitive courses, concession. BBQ supper with registration, no arrow speed or weight restrictions and wagon rides. Pre-registration: $40, day of registration: $50, Peewee shoot: $5. Shoot starts at 11 a.m. Location: Home of the Taylor Family 13429 256 Rd, Montney. More info: 250-264-7422. • Jun. 22: Museum Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum (9323 – 100th Street.) Come support your local museum and find great treasures. For more information call 250-787-0430. Donations welcome. We will not be accepting large electronics or appliances. • Jul. 1: Calling all pie lovers - the Fort St. John North Peace Museum’s annual pie sale is back from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for delicious homemade fruit pies, ice cream, and an assortment of beverages. Support your local museum. • Jul. 21: North Peace Horticultural Society’s annual Garden Tour from 10 a.m.

Fort St. John • Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #209 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250785-5323 Ext 22. • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Deb Bartoc at 250-263-2034 or Gayle Wagner at 250785-3991 for more information. • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323. • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10417 106 Ave. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for

to 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the museum one week prior to the event and on the day of the event. • Aug. 23 - 25: North Peace Horticultural Society is holding their annual Flower Show at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Bring your entries Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Open to public on Saturday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments available.

Dawson Creek

• Jun. 22: Yard Sale at Sout Peace United Church, 1300-104 Ave. from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. rain or shine. • Jun. 25: Seniors’ Access is hosting a workshop on Tuesday at 1.30. Wendy Davies of the SPCA will present “Dog Safety Education.” This will be of interest to all who come in contact with dogs – on the street, at a friend’s house or in your own home. Seniors’ Access office (next door to Sears).

more information. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #335 9909100 Ave, Fort St. John. Please visit our website: northpeacepregnancycare.ca. To make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential. • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a minimum of five hours per month. For information, call (250) 262-4530. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. • Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more information. • Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace classes are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with wonderful programming for all ages! Don’t miss out! Register today for preschool, Mommy and Me, afterschool and adult classes! Check out the great selection of activities at www.npcc.bc.ca, or pick up a brochure at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Call (250) 785-1992 for more information or to register. • Hearts for Adoption Support Group: Waiting families, adoptive families and wondering families/ individuals are welcome to join us for adoption stories, resources and snacks! Meets regularly. For dates and times contact Joel or Gigi at 250-787-7559

Dawson Creek

• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Kathy 7827539 orMargaret 782-3221. • If you know how to visit with a friend, you already have the skills required to be a CASI Friendly Visitor volunteer! There are seniors in Dawson Creek right now who would like to have a friend come and visit them and perhaps take them to doctor’s appointments or shopping. Can you spare an hour or two a week to visit a senior? Call CASI (Community Action for Se-

niors’ Independence) today. 250-782-1138 ext. 228, email lstudley@spcrs.ca or visit the website at www. casidc.org. • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • Stream of Life (Korean Church) 433-95 Ave Dawson Creek BC V1G 1H4 Phone 250-219-8016 Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Bible Study: 7:00 PM (Wednesday) Intercession Pry:700 PM (Thursday)

Fort Nelson

• The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 774-2541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574.

Pouce Coupe

• Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.

Chetwynd

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100

Tumbler Ridge

• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. • Tumbler Ridge’s self-employed women will receive six months of free personal business monitoring beginning this October at no charge. If you are a self-employed woman in their first three years of operation, or partially operate a business, contact Sara Cooper at the Women’s Enterprise Centre at 1-800643-7014 ext. 104 or Mila Lansdowne by e-mail at mila@persona.ca or (250) 242-3389. Registration is required.

Taylor

• Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every second Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802.

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would have. She requested that TransCanada work with other companies find common corridors and put the pipelines running side by side wherever possible. She was also concerned that with the short research time span TransCanada is hoping to have with the project some important environmental factors may be overlooked. TransCanada is hoping to have their environmental application submitted in early 2014, with construction beginning in 2015 and the pipeline in service at the end of 2018.

TransCanada presents P.R. project to PRRD By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- TransCanada is still waiting on the Environmental Assessment Office’s approval for their Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project, but in the meantime are beginning work on their recently announced Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project. June 13, Shaheem Kassam, senior community relations advisor, met with Peace River Regional District directors to introduce them to the project and address any concerns and questions they may have had. TransCanada plans to design, build, own and operate a pipeline to transport Progress Energy Canada Ltd.’s natural gas from Hudson’s Hope approximately 750km west to the proposed Pacific Northwest LNG facility on Lelu Island in the District of Port Edward. The projected cost of the project is approximately five billion dollars. With two proposed compressor stations along the route, the pipeline would deliver approximately two billion cubic feet of natural gas a day to the LNG facility. Kassam said that they may add an additional six compressor stations along the route to be able to transport approximately three and a half billion cubic feet per day. The project was announced in January this year and already TransCanada has obtained an approved project description from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. Kassam said that the project would create approximately 40 permanent long-term positions and approximately 5,000 jobs during the anticipated four-year construction phase. She said that as this is a B.C. project, they would look to hiring local. “Our philosophy would be that, wherever those compressor stations are, we would look to employees living and working within the community that they are in…those are the long-term positions,” said Kassam. She said TransCanada realizes that there is a worker shortage

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to their work in the community. Apache maintenance planner, Billy Mazanek, wanted to donate the proceeds of the donation BBQ to NEAT after they helped him implement a new recycling system at the office. Mazanek said that while there had always been some form of recycling happening in the office, the materials were not sorted properly which made trips to the recycling depot frustrating. “We were recycling but it was mixing everything... we have plastic and we have cardboard and everything was jumbled together, the only thing that we segregated was bottles...I thought ok we can’t mix this, we got to do it right,” he said. Mazanek then called NEAT for suggestions and they referred him to a company that

produces a number of clearly labeled recycle bins. He said that he still calls NEAT for clarification on how some materials are recycled. According to Mazanek, the employees have responded really well to the new system and that the company has actually been able to reduce their waste as they have increased recycling. He said that he now makes weekly trips to the recycling depot and has reduced the number of times they need their garbage bin emptied from every week to every two weeks; he hopes to get that down to once a month. Mazanek said he is keeping his eye open for more environmentally friendly initiatives Apache can partake in. “I’m always looking for something, something will come up...I don’t know what it is yet though,” he said.

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Rentco Equipment Ltd. celebrated their 50th anniversary in Dawson Creek June 5 with a free customer appreciation BBQ. Local branch manager Virginia Titan (left) and senior managers from Grande Prairie Joan Nellis and Curt Whetstone also celebrated.

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SPIRIT OF THE PEACE

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