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Photo Credit Stacy Thomas National Aboriginal Day (June 21) was celebrated at the Calvin Kruk Performing Arts Centre in Dawson Creek on June 20. Clinton Soto, a hoop dancer from Hinton, Alberta, performed with his children, including Charlie Soto (pictured) who performed boy’s traditional dance.
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EADC water Continued from Front. residents in the referendum, would see the PRRD performing various improvements to existing water stations throughout participating regions, or closing and/or replacing some stations. Projects would be prioritized according to factors such as population and urgency of water needs. PRRD staff have conducted community consultations in the electoral areas; according to their findings it was decid-
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ed that residents preferred a referendum to an Alternative Approval Process (AAP). The AAP would have required that ten per cent of the proposed service area would need to express opposition to the service in order to stop the process. “The feedback was that people did not like the alternative approval process, they felt that the residents who wanted it should have to take the responsibility to go out and vote yes for that particular function,” said Chris Cvik, PRRD chief administrative officer. The PRRD had previously proposed a $10 million government loan for the creation of up to ten potable rural water stations. This idea was rejected at community meetings as residents were concerned about that loan amount, and the proposed referendum and tax-payment structure is a response to that. “It would result in a slower roll-out,” said Cvik. “At the end it was responding to what we heard from residents who were not in favour of having this large loan to be paid back.” At the November 27 PRRD board meeting it was decided to reject using the alternative approval process to implement the water function but to pursue referendums in each of the affected electoral areas. Electoral area E, which surrounds Chetwynd, has chosen to withdraw from a sub-regional water function. If the function goes forward as discussed by the EADC, it will see priority placed on improving exisitng water stations that need immediate attention, then building potable water stations as need dictates. “We do have water sources that we now provide, and we will improve and maintain those water sources, and when the opportunity comes to expand that service, we will undertake that,” said EADC chair Karen Goodings. Some directors were concerned about prioritization, and the need to have a definite action plan in place prior to bringing the proposal to the public. Electoral area D director Leonard Hiebert expressed a concern that Tomslake and Farmington both have wells dug and ready for water use, and that there is added urgen-
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cy in those areas because of a time-sensitive commitment of support from an unnamed gas company. “We’ve got money from a gas company saying once your’re started, there it is,” Hiebert said. “We’ve got to get moving on things.” A sub-regional sewer function is also in the works, but it was decided by the PRRD to keep sewer and water functions separate. Potable water service will be the first focus of the PRRD, but sewer is not far behind, Cvik says, and he stressed that this message should be clear to voting residents. “If we’re planning to do sewer, we should decide which areas we’re going to look at, so when we go out to talk to folks about water in your three areas, if this is supported, we can at least give folks the heads up that sewer is coming as well,” Cvik said to the EADC. Another concern around the proposed referendum is the possibility of future closures of agricultural-use water stations, and how that could potentially affect voting. “What message do we want to share with residents if this referendum gets turned down?” Cvik asked directors. “I think we may be receiving something from the province saying you guys need to stop permitting water up there [at Romedo Spring], so I don’t want to go out to residents saying if you don’t approve this, we’re going to shut your water down, because folks will feel threatened then. But on the flip side, if folks do not believe that this is important, they say we don’t need this, we already have water, and at some point down the road we stop providing these facilities that we say are for agriculture but we know that some people may be using them for non-agricultural purposes, if we close those facilities, some people may feel upset and say you didn’t tell me this, had you told me you were going to close these sites, I may have viewed it differently. So it’s a damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t type of situation.” The EADC will be bringing its request to the PRRD board for approval in early July, with the goal of reaching a referendum by November 17. If the PRRD approves the referendum, community consulations will be conducted in the fall.
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LNG Canada gets environmental approval
and PetroChina, proposes to run one of the ducted by the Government of British Columbia.” cleanest LNG export facilities in the world, In order to minimize environmental effects, Kitimat was with among the lowest levels carbon dioxide chosen as the terminal location as it allows the project to emissions. leverage an existing port, and to use existing roads and railAccording to Calitz, the project will sup- way infrastructure. It also provides a shorter distance for a ply clean burning natural gas to help reduce natural gas pipeline from northeast B.C. greenhouse gas and other emissions in counWith the approval of their Environmental Assessment tries that currently burn more carbon intensive Certificate, LNG Canada can now apply for additional persources of energy for electricity production. mits required to construct and operate the facility. LNG Canada and its contractors will spend The proponent’s next steps are to obtain federal regulatoan estimated $8-billion on goods and services ry approvals from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, within Canada, of which an estimated $3-bil- Transport Canada, and Environment Canada. They must lion will be spent in B.C. also obtain regulatory approvals at various stages of the Additional community benefits will come project. Photo Credit MetroCreativeConnection.com from social investments. Since 2012, LNG While the federal and provincial environmental approvCanada has given more than $1-million to- als are a step forward, LNG Canada has stated they must wards community initiatives, like emergency still ensure the project is economically viable, and meets BRONWYN SCOTT services, trades scholarships and skills development fund- several other milestones related to gas supply, engineering reporter@northeastnews.ca ing and housing, according to an LNG Canada press re- and cost estimates, supply of labour, and regulatory aplease. provals before making a final investment decision. FORT ST. JOHN – LNG Canada received environmenThe project, which would entail the construction and LNG Canada’s environmental approvals came just six tal approval from both the federal and provincial govern- operation of a natural gas liquefaction facility and marine days after Pacific NorthWest LNG announced a conditional ments for its proposed LNG export terminal in Kitimat, terminal for the export of LNG, is expected to create up final investment decision for a natural gas liquefaction and B.C., on Weds., June 17. to 7,500 direct jobs to support the construction phase, and export facility on B.C.’s coast. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and up to 800 direct jobs to opthe B.C. Environmental Assessment Office identified 50 erate the facility, according legally binding conditions that LNG Canada must meet to Bob Zimmer, Member The 97 Knights M.A. would like to thank all to manage potential effects associated with the proposed of Parliament for Prince Show & Shine sponsors and participants of 2015. project. George – Peace River. Sponsors: Participants: LNG Canada has publicly stated they welcome the op“This project will not only portunity to meet the conditions, and to demonstrate on- strengthen economic growth Morgan Jean-Dawson Creek Ironheadz Clothing, Tattoo & Cody Walter-Fort. St. John Smoke Shop MURPH-Dawson Creek Stephen Kowalskygoing social and environmental responsibility and respon- in British Columbia, but will Rocksteady Skate, Snow Fort. St. John Cody Jores-Dawson Creek siveness. also create thousands of diand Surf Shop Lorne Edlund-Grande Prarie David Grant-Dawson Creek “We have made significant progress to advance our proj- rect, well paying jobs for our Norkam Rentals Wendy HackmanKeith-Wonowon ect over the past year,” said Andy Calitz, CEO of LNG residents. This is great news Bills News Demmit AB Raymond McCormickCanada, in a press release. for British Columbia and for Rolla Pub Richard Huette-Demmit AB Wonowon “Receiving both provincial and federal approval of our Canada,” Zimmer said, in a Karl Mattson & Keith Tetachuk-Hythe Gordon ParkerSweetwater 905 Environmental Assessment is a critical milestone on our press release. Dawson Creek Ron McLeod-Pouce Coupe Clint Albright path to making a final investment decision.” “Our government is comGary Young-Dawson Creek Chance EckertSwamp Donkey Oilfield Dawson Creek In order to meet the environmental conditions, LNG mitted to the responsible Services Deb Lettington-Beaverlodge Canada is developing detailed plans which will set out how development of our natuAlexander Brothers Trucking Gary & Terry OdynakSorry if we the company’s activities and potential impacts will be man- ral resources, which is why Big Ugly’s Choppers Dawson Creek missed anyone! aged, as well as enhance the positive effects the project will this decision was based on a All Members of 97 Knights M.A Rick Ward-Deadwood have. thorough science based enT.R.G Holdings Robbie Randell LNG Canada, comprised of Shell Canada and affiliates vironmental assessment conMitsubishi Corporation of Japan, Korea Gas Corporation
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Dawson Creek break-ins STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - There were 17 thefts and 7 breakand-enters reported in Dawson Creek during the week of June 14 to 20. On June 15 the Pantry Restaurant in the George Dawson Inn was broken into through the ceiling tiles; the thieves took a small amount of cash and some electronic equipment.
This was the second time in the last month that the restaurant had been broken into, with the last incident being reported on June 7. In the first incident, thieves stole eight bottles of alcohol and a small amount of cash. Also on June 15, perpetrators stole a quantity of jewelry and electronics from a residence in the area of Rolla. Dawson Creek RCMP responded to another complaint of break-and-entry in the Rolla area that day; a vehicle and an ATV were reported as stolen. Grande Prairie RCMP took a 26-year-old and a 30-yearold man into custody and recovered the items from the Rolla thefts. They are both being charged with numerous counts of possession of stolen property. Again on June 15, eight oversized Michelin tires were reported as stolen from Integra Tire in Dawson Creek.
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Any computer user will often find themselves going to the Start button and the All Programs listings to start the software program they want. If you repeatedly go the same program this can be a little time consuming. There is a faster way to start any program that is listed in the Start menu. What you want to do is to create a set of shortcut keys specific to that program. For example, I set the calculator application on all of my computers to start by pressing the CTRL+ALT+C keys all at once. Here’s how you program it in Windows. First, click on Start, All Programs and find the name of the program you want, rightmouse-click on it and a menu pops up. Choose Properties at the bottom of this list. Then choose the SHORTCUT tab. Finally in the field where it says “Shortcut Keys” type the letter C. It will populate the field with CTRL+ALT+C. Click OK to save and exit. The next time you want the calculator press CTRL+ALT+C all at the same time to start calculator. You can do this with ANY program in your start menu, from the calculator to your favorite game, Vern Brisbin choosing any shortcut key you want. Computer Emporium
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Student bussing fee due soon in School District 60 BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The deadline is fast approaching for School District 60’s transportation registration and fee payment for students who require bus services. Parents have only until Fri., July 10, to pay the $100 fee and submit their forms to the board office. The bus routes and pickup locations will be established based on registrations the school board has received by that time. If families fail to register by July 10, some parents may have to drive their kids to a bus location for pickup, according to Doug Boyd, secretary treasurer for School District 60. The $100 fee is a flat, per family rate that will offset substantial funding cuts that were announced in the 2012-2013 school year, when the Ministry of Education removed the line item for transportation and replaced it with a Student Location Factor. That change resulted in $541,000 less for transportation in School District 60, where about 40 per cent of the student population, roughly 2,200 to 2,300 students, relies on bussing. “That’s a huge proportion compared to other districts,” said Jaret Thompson, school district board chair, in an interview with the Northeast News. Previous to these funding cuts, School District 60 was already paying about $200,000 more for bussing than what the ministry was providing.
that process. However, current talks with the ministry are promising. As recently as Fri., June 12, the school board had a teleconference with the deputy minister of education on the subject of transportation. The board outlined their concerns. In response, the ministry said they’re going to reconstitute and change the way the Technical Review Committee operates. “Just as of Friday (June 12), there’s actually more hope than there has been. So, a little bit of a step forward,” Thompson said.
“Right now we’re actually three-quarters of a million in the hole in the transportation line item,” Thompson explained. He estimates that at best, the $100 bus charge will bring in about $100,000 – enough to make only a small dent in the costs. The school district was set to implement bussing fees for the 2014-2015 school year, which is just winding down, when the Peace River Regional District, the District of Taylor and the District of Hudson’s Hope put in a combined $400,000 towards student transportation. It was enough to make it so School District 60 wouldn’t have to start charging families for their kids’ access to education that year. For the upcoming school year, however the bus fee is unavoidable.
Potential for changes ahead School District 60 has been working with the Ministry of Education with the goal of changing how transportation is funded, and has made two separate appeals to the Technical Review Committee. “Any time the government makes a big change, it can be, appealed, almost, through what’s called the Technical Review Committee,” Thompson explained. But the school district has had little success through
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Life is good. And we’re staying here. I’ve been here in Fort St. John for a little over a year. When my boyfriend, Joe, found work, he followed me up. And now, after experiencing winter in the north, and finding it not too bad, and after enjoying some beautiful summer months, and making friends, we’ve decided to stay. What began as a short-term plan for getting ahead (isn’t that what they all say?) is now a much longer plan. We bought a house, and the thing is, we don’t think we’ll ever want to leave it. Actually, in a sense we are leaving Fort St. John, because our new home, which we won’t take possession of until the end of July, is outside the city limits. We bought a quarter section in North Pine. It will be a huge difference from what we’re used to. We moved here from Surrey, where there’s not much space for anything, unless you’re rich. (But even then, not really.) And where we live now is a crummy little one-bedroom basement suite with endless repairs needed. Last month: water dripping from the light fixtures. This month: Fridge died. But at least we got a new one, and no longer have to contain our condiments with our makeshift duct tape shelving. We constantly have to reset the breaker because there’s not enough electricity in our build-
ing for all of its six units. The shower door doesn’t actually close because the water damage underneath has caused the unit’s foundation to shift. The lock on the outside door doesn’t really work. The list goes on. You can’t imagine the joy we feel knowing that we are going to be moving into a beautiful house with lots of room. And a bathtub. And a dishwasher. And counter space. And bedrooms (plural)! A fireplace. Peace and quiet. A garden. A shed. We even have our own cliff, and I fully intend to snowboard down it. I can’t wait to set up croquet and badminton in the backyard, and hang out in the sun in the hammock we are going to hang. I’m going to build an agility course for Banjo, our rat terrier, in our yard. And plant vegetables. And have my own little studio room where I can paint and write and do whatever I want. As you can see, I’m pretty stoked. When I moved up here, all by myself, it was with mixed feelings: fear / anxiety / excitement / loneliness. But now, all I feel is happiness. Fort St. John really is a beautiful place, with beautiful people. I’m glad to be able to say that we’re here for good. Bronwyn Scott, reporter
Letter to the editor: Show your love Dear Editor: The extraction and burning of fossil fuels and the pollution from the products they produce are killing us.LNG is no exception. Cancer rates are predicted to rise 40% in the next ten years.Most cancers are known to result from our bodies absorbing chemical pollution from our polluted environments. The correct response to this horrendous problem would be global extraction and export limits on all fossil fuels as we reduce and control human overpopulation and transition to cleaner energy sources. Apparently our spineless governments are planning to use cancer to control our human overpopulation problem.The overpopulation problem could be easily addressed in a much more humane and efficient manner.The American response to fossil fuel pollution and their self inflicted climate change problems is as predictable as it is disgusting.In a recent one week time period they had a huge destructive ocean oil spill,legislated all Texas cities to accept fracking and commenced drilling operations in the Arctic Ocean,one of the most environmentally sensitive areas on earth. The American Dream(gluttony) and the American Way(unconscionable greed)
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have caused incredible environmental degradation.Sadly,not one world leader has enough guts to speak out against U.S. policy.Both China and the U.S. say they have reduced emissions and plan further reductions.These are just empty words. Greenhouse gas,toxic and carcinogenic emissions are constantly on the rise.All of overpopulated Asia and India are horrible polluters as well.Add climate change,ocean acidification,the host of other problems resulting from fossil fuel extraction,cancer and many other health problems to the mix and we have the “perfect storm” for the extinction of life on planet Earth.As a civilization we are at the lowest point in human history with no hope for the future. Our world,our planet and its life sustaining atmosphere have been grievously injured by unconscionable greed and the absolutely stunning human stupidity that allows us to “stay the course”. Canada could set a good example for the rest of the world by climbing off of the fossil fuel band wagon.Canada could be a prosperous,sustainable,selfsufficient nation with no fossil fuel export. Conservative or B.C. Liberal Governments will never prioritize your future or the future sustainability of future generations above the profits and other interests of foreign and multinational corporations.It is just not the nature of the beast.Anyone that has any love for their kids or anyone else can show it by withdrawing their support from fossil fuel industries and the governments those industries support and finance. You can show your love in this way every day and especially when you vote.Thank you. Ed Pitt, Dawson Creek
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Charge of manslaughter approved against F.S.J. man, Cody McDonell
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – A charge of manslaughter has been approved against Fort St. John resident Cody Kenneth McDonell, 27. The incident occurred on Mon., May 18, when emergency health services responded to a report of an injured male at a Fort St. John residence. He was taken to the Fort St. John Hospital with a head injury. Due to the extent of the injury, the hospital contacted the RCMP. Shortly thereafter, McDonell, who had been at the residence when the man was injured, was arrested.
That same night the victim, Travis Waite, 29, was transported to a Vancouver hospital, according to an RCMP press release. The charges against McDonell, who had caused the injuries when punching Waite, were then upgraded to aggravated assault. Waite, also from Fort St. John, succumbed to his injuries on Sat., May 30 in Vancouver. On Mon., June 15, the charge of manslaughter was approved against McDonell. He has been released on a recognizance of bail. His next court appearance is Weds., July 22.
19, and RCMP is asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect, who was caught on video surveillance. At 4:45 p.m., a lone male entered the convenience store, and gave a note demanding money to the cashier, according to an RCMP press release. He then left the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. He was heading east. No violence, threats or weapons were produced during the ordeal. The suspect, who has been described as Caucasian, wore a Photo Credit Submitted photo blue hoodie over his head, grey sweatpants, and light brown flip flops. BRONWYN SCOTT Anyone who may have seen this male reporter@northeastnews.ca in or near the Shell gas station at the time of the robbery is asked to call the Fort St. FORT ST. JOHN – The Shell gas station John RCMP at 250-787-7100. by Totem Mall was robbed on Fri., June
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Another big find for Tumbler Ridge museum STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca TUMBLER RIDGE – The Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre (PRPRC) in Tumbler Ridge has acquired a new prize in the form of some unusually well-preserved ancient crocodile tracks dated at about 100 million years old. According to Richard McCrea, Curator of Palaeontology at the Research Centre, they are some of the best preserved crocodilian tracks ever found, and replicas of the find will be displayed at the Dinosaur Discovery Gallery in Tumbler Ridge. “There’s no big exaggeration, these are very important pieces” McCrea told Northeast News. “They’re among the best track sites for crocodiles that I’ve ever seen, anywhere. Not just in person—that I’ve seen published in papers. It’s my field, so I’m somewhat familiar with the literature, and there’s nothing that compares to these, so it’s quite an important piece.” The tracks were discovered by geologist Kevin Sharman while working on Teck Resources Limited’s Quintette
mine project south of Tumbler Ridge. Sharman was at work in the mine on April 27 2015 when he noticed an “intriguing” series of large rock slabs and reported them to the PRPRC. Teck staff has been cooperating with PRPRC staff at the find site, a fact which McCrea does not take lightly.
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Tumbler Ridge Continued from Page 9. The slabs are slated to be moved by mine staff from their current location to the museum, where they will be stored in the new collections building which is specifically designed to house large and heavy specimens.
Photo Credit Kevin Sharman A slab of rock showing fossilized ancient crocodile tracks, found in the Teck Quintette mine site in April.
“Teck is extremely proud of the collaborative relationships that have been established between our steelmaking coal operations and the palaeontological research community,” said Ray Proulx, Senior Coordinator of Community and Aboriginal Affairs for Teck in Northeastern B.C. “We are happy to have facilitated the identification and study of this significant find, which will help shed light on another chapter in our planet’s history.” McCrea says there are over 200 of the tracks at the site, and almost all of them are crocodilian with complete hand and foot prints visible.
“Most of the tracks are associated with claw impressions, which are very long and represent the activities of bottom-walking and swimming crocodiles,” he said. “The traces are striking in appearance and are among the best preserved crocodilian tracks ever found. Our staff and associates will fully describe these specimens for the scientific literature.” Museum staff excavated the slabs to expose all of the surfaces, and hundreds of digital photographs were taken which will be used to create high-fidelity 3D computer models. A replica of the crocodilian tracks will be displayed at the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark’s formal inauguration ceremony on June 29 at the Dinosaur Discovery Gallery. “It is great that another discovery has been added to the already amazing collection of the Tumbler Ridge Museum. Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South. “It is the partnership between the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation and Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre and the industry in the region that is allowing these great discoveries to be seen by the world and putting Tumbler Ridge on the map.” Since May 11, museum staff have been working to create latex moulds of four track-bearing slabs, a process which involves applying liquid latex in many layers over several weeks. The moulds were complete on June 4, and staff will be using them to create the replicas of the tracks to be used in the exhibit. The rocks in which the tracks were found are from the coal-bearing Gates Formation. In total the slabs have surfaces of five square metres, and they have a mass of approximately 5,000 kilograms each. Guests of honour at the Geopark’s inaugural ceremony will include Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia; Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, and Dr. Godfrey Nowlan, Chair of the Canadian National Committee for Geoparks.
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – A frightening incident could have been far worse when a young child, playing outside, was approached by a man in a vehicle who told her to get in his car. The child ran away, and the man drove off. It was about 4:30 p.m. on Mon., June 15, when the child was approached near 99th Avenue and 87 Street, near Robert Ogilvie Elementary School, according to an RCMP press release. The suspect is about 30 years old, has dark tanned skin, and a scruffy goatee. He wore a black hat with sunglasses on it. The car he drove was grey and white, and had four doors, according to the child’s description. RCMP asks that anyone with information about the male, the vehicle or the incident contact them at 250-787-8100. Teach kids to be safe In light of this event, RCMP is encouraging parents to speak to their kids about dangerous situations. Teach them to recognize warning signs of suspicious behavior, such as when an adult asks them to disobey their parents or do something without permission, asks children for help, or makes them feel uncomfortable in any way. Tell your child that an adult should never ask a child for
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Geographic’s website reads. “I want to create an artifact, a timestamp of this particular moment, when the fate of this pipeline and of the people who live along it has yet to be determined.” Since October, Chen has been traversing Alberta and Northern B.C., mapping areas and giving free workshops in affected communities so that, ideally, the public can continue to do the mapping themselves as the project progresses. Chen, who has master’s degrees in photography and digital media, has devised a DIY (do-it-yourself) method of aerial photography to create the maps, which she says TEASER SIZE: 300 x 250 pixels anyone can use to record the landscapes around them. “I got interested in using this technique to sort of look at changes in our environment over time, but doing it in a way that’s quick and easy, and also low cost,” Chen told Northeast News.
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A brief history of the formation of Canada BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca CANADA – Happy Birthday, Canada! July 1st will be our nation’s 148th birthday, and it’s come a long way since those early days. Starting out, with confederation in 1867, Canada was just four provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec. In the decades to come, more provinces would join, with the last being Newfoundland in 1949. But the formation of Canada as we know it today was not a smooth nor easy process. Shortly after confederation, in 1869, the Red River Rebellion took place in what’s now known as Manitoba. The Canadian government had purchased Rupert’s Land, a vast expanse that was the commercial domain of the Hudson’s Bay Company, and appointed an English speaking leader, William McDougall, to replace the existing French speaking leader, Louis Riel. Riel’s supporters would not recognize McDougall and revolted. Eventually, in 1870, the Manitoba Act was passed, and the Red River settlement entered Confederation as the province of Manitoba. On July 20, 1871, British Columbia would join confederation. It was then a sparsely inhabited land with only about 11,000 Europeans and 26,000 Aboriginal people. The colony had acquired substantial debt following the end of the gold rush, and its people were ready for a change. For joining Canada, John A. McDonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada, offered to build a railroad spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. At this time, the land between B.C. and Ontario had few settlers. But that would soon change with the completion of the transcontinental railway. At the turn of the century, about two-million people had moved to the nation’s western frontier to settle the land and farm. Canada was expanding east, as well. Although Prince
Edward Island had hosted the Charlottetown Conference in 1884, where confederation was first surmised, islanders had rejected the idea in 1867, preferring to be part of Great Britain. It wasn’t until financial problems struck hard that P.E.I. joined Confederation. Macdonald, fearing American expansion, agreed to take over the island’s debt and provide financial support. P.E.I. officially became part of Canada on July 1, 1873. With the growth of the west, in large part due to the railway, Alberta and Saskatchewan would become the eighth and ninth provinces to join Canada in 1905. Newfoundland was the last province to join Canada, in 1949. They were the only British North American colony that sought to maintain independence, albeit within the British Empire. But they had a vulnerable resource economy, and when the Great Depression hit in the 1930’s, it hit hard. Newfoundland had no choice but to request assistance from Britain. They gave up their independence for British controlled administration and economic stability. But with the end of the Second World War, and the ensuing prosperity, Newfoundlanders would change their fate. In April 1949, the province joined Canada, which now spread from sea to sea. The Northwest Territories had joined in 1870, and Yukon in 1898. In 1999, Nunavut separated from the Northwest Territories to become Canada’s newest territory. Canada has had a rich and varied history as a nation. But long before Confederation, and long before Europeans like John Cabot, Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain first landed on what’s now Canadian soil, hundreds of groups or bands of indigenous people, each with its own customs and culture, inhabited the land. Each had complex social hierarchies and trade networks. Today, Aboriginal peoples in Canada comprise First Na-
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Photo Credit Hudson’s Hope Museum photograph collection Leo Rutledge and a ram. Rutledge built the barn that will house the Hudson’s Hope Museum’s outfitter collection.
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National Geographic Continued from Page 12. necessarily on the forefront of everyone’s minds; people are just as interested in issues such as forestry, LNG development, or mining in their areas, and this has caused her to expand the scope of her activities. “I have this specific purpose and things that I’m interested in seeing, and that might not be what other people are interested in, so when I do a workshop I want to hear what the community is interested in mapping, and its not always going to be about the pipeline, so that’s been a challenge,”
she said. As an example of the mapping she is performing on her journey, while in Vanderhoof. B.C., Chen floated on the Nechako River in a canoe, mapping the waters of a stretch of the river which is being affected by an Rio Tinto Alcanowned reservoir. “Now we have this map of what the river looks like during the flooding, and I’m planning on going back this summer and doing the same float again, and you can start comparing what it looks like when the water’s slower.” Chen plans on returning to the Peace region this summer as well, to map areas which may be affected by oil and gas development here, such as around Swan Lake. Chen is one of five grantees chosen from 864 applicants for a Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling
Fellowship; the first of its kind. The U.S. government-funded fellowships allow U.S. citizens to explore and document world-relevant social or environmental issues. “What happens up here in a way affects people around the world, when you think about the oil that’s being extracted, where’s all that oil going? Who’s the biggest buyer, and it’s the U.S. market, and so I think this project . . . it’s an opportunity to tell a more universal story, by looking at one specific thing.” The results of her project will be developed into an online documentary published on National Geographic’s website. You can follow the progess of Chen’s project at pipelinemapping.tumblr.com and voices.nationalgeographic.com.
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Initiative, The Council of Canadians, West Coast Environmental Law, and representatives from the David Suzuki Foundation often attend. In 2012, David Suzuki himself attended. Speeches take place at Bear Flats, and although there will be no celebrity guests this year, Richard Bullock, the former chair of the Agricultural Land Commission, will be speaking, as will members of Treaty 8 First Nations. OftenPhoto Credit Bronwyn Scott times, representatives from the Wilderness Committee The 9th annual Paddle for the Peace in 2014 and Yellowstone to Yukon had over 600 participants. speak, as does Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. Damming the river for Site C will change the landscape considerably. “One of the most predominant thoughts I have is the size of the project, and the scale of the project,” Morison said. “When you are driving on Highway 29 from Fort St. John to Hudson’s hope, you’re driving in the valley, you’re driving beside the river, you’re seeing the vast swaths of forest that would be decimated. You’re able to look at the river beside you and see how wide it is now, and try to imagine that at various points Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott down river, it’s going to be widened by up to five times.” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Many, like resident Ruthann Darnell, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, at the 2014 Paddle. lament the loss of valuable agricultural land. Her husband was a farmer, and she speaks from experience. BRONWYN SCOTT “At Bear Flat, and along in the valley there, they grow reporter@northeastnews.ca watermelon, they can grow many things that we can’t grow FORT ST. JOHN – The 10th annual Paddle for the Peace up on the top of the banks,” she said. “The agricultural land is around the corner, and with Site C shovels expected to hit will be destroyed.” First Nations gravesites will be inundated, she said, and the soil this summer, organizers are hoping for the largest whole islands will be submerged. turnout yet. “The animals in the spring, Paddle for the Peace is a they use the islands for calvcelebration of the Peace River, ing,” Darnell explained, as the which already has two hydroyoung are then safe from predelectric dams on it, the W.A.C. ators, unlike on the mainland. Bennett Dam and the Peace But if Site C goes ahead as Canyon Dam. The yearly padplanned, all that will change. dle is a protest of the developEach year, West Moberly ment of a third, Site C, which First Nations sponsors a pancake breakfast, and at end of has all necessary approvals to proceed but faces numerous the paddle, at Bear Flat on Highway 29, Halfway River challenges in court. First Nation sponsors a free barbecue lunch. This year the event will take place on Sat., July 11. Organizers encourage anyone who wishes to attend but “We’re hoping that this year will be the biggest and best turnout that we get, that people realize that the threat of B.C. Hydro beginning construction on Site C dam is immanent,” said Andrea Morison, co-ordinator for the Peace Valley Environment Association. Every year, hundreds of participants launch their watercraft at noon from the Halfway River Bridge on Highway 29, and paddle downstream about one-and-a-half hours to Hearing Testing behold the beauty of the river and valley, and participate in the public demonstration. Hearing Aids “We’re really hoping that the paddle will bring lots of Custom Swim Molds attention to all British Columbians, and give hundreds of people an opportunity to first hand see how precious that Custom Noise Plugs valley is,” Morison said. Supporters often travel to attend. “We have people coming from all over the province, we have supporters coming from Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland area . . . people coming from Williams Lake, and Locally & Independently owned and operated we always end up with a few international guests as well,” Open M-F 9-4:30 9807 101 Avenue #111 Morison said. Fort St. John, BC Groups like the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation (250) 787-7758
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DC Curling Club celebrates City’s arena commitment STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - At its June 20 golf tournament, the Dawson Creek Curling Club recognized the City of Dawson Creek for its commitment of $9 million to the restoration of the city’s arenas. All three of Dawson Creek’s ice arenas will be undergoing extensive rebuilds and replacement of ice and equipment over the next four years, after the 2014-2015 season was plagued with equipment failures and closures. Former Curling Club president Dale Suderman and newly-appointed general manager Jeff Ginter presented city councillor Charlie Parslow with a certificate of appreciation in front of club members and media. “The important thing that the city’s done for the Curling Club and Dawson Creek and the community at large, is give us an opportunity to grow the sport,” said Ginter. “We were at a point eight months ago or less where we had no rink, and there was a risk that we would have no rink going into the future . . . our recognition tonight is specifically to acknowledge the decisions weren’t easy and the commitment they made was substantial. It wasn’t cheap but it was the right decision.” Ginter also announced that the club has applied for a Canada 150 Infrastructure Grant from the federal government of Canada, for the amount of $250,000, to offset the costs to the city of Dawson Creek. That grant, if awarded, will be used in large part to purchase a new ice scraper for the curling rink. After almost an entire season with no rink, Ginter said that membership fees from last year will be honoured this year. He feels that the challenge of last season has strength-
ened the club, and feels positive about the future growth of curling in Dawson Creek. “We’re going to have a lot of opportunities to have some really competitive events in the region, and I want us to be able to offer some really good packages to go to those events, but to also encourage the youngsters to come out and see good curling, play good curling and just be part of the sport,” he said. The Canada Cup of Curling is being held in Grande Prairie this year. After a recreational facilities study that showed that curling was on the decline in Dawson Creek, the club plans on undertaking new marketing and community outreach strategies to draw younger members to the sport, such as visiting all of the elementary schools in the region to put on curling demonstrations. Parslow addressed a decision by council to begin subsidizing the utility costs of the curling club, after the club appealed to council for financial assistance this spring. “One of the things I struggle with, with all of the various organizations in Dawson Creek, is equity, equitable treatment, we’ve wrestled with that, and I’m pleased that it looks good for the utilit[ies]” Parslow said. “We didn’t want to have another post office issue, and put money into a building and realize we’ve got to double the expenditure . . . let’s make Dawson Creek’s curling club the premier club in British Columbia.” The Curling Club also recognized the South Peace Oilmens Association for their donation of $35,000. Ginter also thanked the members of the club for their commitment to the sport: “the fact that you chose to rally instead of back up and withdraw from curling.” He announced that the first bonspiel of the year will be on the weekend of November 14.
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Doug Boyd, secretary treasurer for School District 60, at a Mon., June 15 board meeting.
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – School District 60 will be dipping into its reserves to the tune of $1.3-million for the upcoming school year in order to maintain the current educational programs students enjoy. In the face of rising expenses and diminishing funding, the board’s decision to approve the preliminary budget on Mon., June 15, was not an easy one. “We are using our reserves reluctantly, but we feel that it is absolutely necessary to maintain the programs that are [in place],” said Doug Boyd, secretary treasurer for School District 60. In some ways it’s deemed to be a status quo budget . . . we’ve maintained pretty much each line item,” he said. The only changes are due to increases in expenditures. Negotiated settlements with teachers and with CUPE, and increases to CPP and to MSP premiums, not to mention rising utility costs, are adding up. “With the constant increases that we’re facing . . . it’s quite interesting that we do end up in a situation where we’re constantly looking at, how do we conserve and yet provide a good educational environment for students and staff,” Boyd said. By not replacing a number of administrative staff members who plan to retire, the school district will be saving $340,000 this year. But next year, they’ll have to save more than $600,000. “We built in the $340,000 savings into this budget . . . it has to be a balanced budget, and we are balancing the budget currently by utilization of the reserves, which we are allowed to do,” Boyd said. The Administrative Savings Plan is mandated by the provincial government across all of B.C.’s school districts. School districts are required to reduce budgets for administration. It’s anticipated costs will rise higher when a new school is announced, which is expected to happen soon as local schools are overcrowded. Although the school district does get additional dollars for new students, most of the students that will attend the new school are already attending locally. “That will mean that we still have to come up with the costs associated with transporting those students if they’re coming from out of town, we’ll have to deal with the custodial services, the secretarial services, the administrative services, and obviously the teachers, so all of those are costs that are going to be associated with an increased enrollment,” said Boyd. The school district has approximately $2.7-million in reserves that’s been accumulated over many years, he said. “These one off savings that we’re doing by not replacing people, will only help us out on a very temporary measure. So we have to be looking long term at how we’re going to effectively make that an ongoing savings.”
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Helping the FSJ hospital hosted in FSJ has one registrant said. Pool staff members were not anticipating a huge attendance for that reason. The purpose behind the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is to raise awareness of water safety and to prevent drowning. “The vital lesson that they are trying to promote is that swimming lessons save lives,” said Jessica Bookham, pool manager. The lesson included the swimming basics, like floating and kicking, as well as other activities depending on the various levels of the participants’ swimming abilities, she said. The first event was held in 2010, and since Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott then more than 120,000 people have participated in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. The BRONWYN SCOTT goal, each year, is to beat the existing world reporter@northeastnews.ca record with more participants. It’s not yet known if the final count for FORT ST. JOHN – The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson in Fort St. John turned this year’s event has surpassed last year’s, as the count has not yet been completed. out to be a little smaller than planned. Every year in Canada, there are on averThe North Peace Leisure Pool, along age 525 water related fatalities, according with hundreds of aquatic centres around the globe, participated in an annual worldwide to information on the Canadian Red Cross event called the World’s Largest Swim- webpage. Almost 60 per cent of these deaths occur in the summer months. Chilming Lesson on Thurs., June 18. The purpose is to try to break the Guin- dren aged one to four and men aged 15 to ness World Record, which was set last year 34 are most at risk. with 36,564 people participating from 22 different countries. Unfortunately, there was only one official registrant at the lesson hosted in Fort St. John. Miscommunication is to blame. All participants have to sign up, and although all of Upper Halfway Elementary School attended, and took to the water for the lesson, the teachers hadn’t received consent from the students’ parents to participate. According to information on the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson webpage, teachers can sign on behalf of their students, but the teachers at Halfway Elementary School refused to do so. “In the end, we legally had one kid registered, because the other people that signed up never showed up,” said Naomi Gallant, recreation programmer at the pool. “The other problem too is, everywhere else in the world they’re done school, but we’re in school,” she
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Bernier. Dawson Creek became the first designated Solar City in 2012. “We were all getting pretty excited about renewable energy, it was all about Dawson Creek becoming a leader in sustainability in the province and Canada,” said Cheryl Shuman, Dawson Creek councillor who is on the board of directors of the Solar Cities Project. “We’ve seen solar city projects across the world, like in Australia, Europe and Asia, and so we thought we would do something like this in Canada and try to get the Canadian cities involved.” There are now five designated Solar Cities in B.C., including North Vancouver, Colwood and T’Sou-ke Nation. Squamish is slated to be the next Solar City after a decision on June 22. Municipalities must meet ten specific criteria to become a Solar City under the project’s designation,
We deal directly with cities, because cities deal directly with people. ers of silica; they have no moveable parts and use no consumables. After initial investment, Hauber explains, PV panels add value to a home that is equal to their cost, and involve no further electricity costs as users are then removed from the grid. Hauber says it took Australians a couple of years to catch on to the benefits of this economy, and he anticipates that Canadians will also soon be seeing the light. “I think in Canada we’re pretty smart, we can figure it out too,” he said. Coal and steam generated electricical power require moving parts which wear down over time, Hauber says. “The panels last forever . . . with solar panels, they sit on rooftops, and you have to clean the dust off them once in a while but that’s all that really happens. They’re guaranteed for 25 years; the effective life really is 50 years or longer.” Once a municipality reaches the ten criteria and is awarded Solar City status, they are qualified to use the project’s logo in their marketing material and they also pay a $1,000 annual fee. “They become one of the most sustainable communities in the country by achieving all of those criteria,” said Hauber. Solar Day will be celebrated in Dawson Creek at Pioneer Village on June 27.
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• The exhibit at Peace Gallery North is a joint show. “When Town Meets Country,” displaying the work of two local artists - Tara Brule of Fort St John and Alan White of Baldonnel. Using colour, texture and various media, Tara is concentrating on the “Country” aspect in the show’s title with paintings of farm life from cows to cockerals, while Alan works on the “Town” with various cityscapes including from New York to Vancouver. Pieces range from small to oversize. The show runs from June 12 - 27. Everyone is welcome! • The ArtWalk! - Local artists are showcasing their
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• Policing the Peace, hosted by the Fort St. John North Peace Museum on Sat., June 27. The North Peace has seen many a police officer from the North West Mounted Police cutting a trail for gold-seekers on their way to the Klondike in 1898 to the first British Columbia Provincial Police Barracks built in 1910 on the banks of the Peace River. 2015 marks the 65th anniversary of the transition from British Columbia Provincial Police to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1950. Please join us at the museum for a series of presentations featuring special guest Robert Miller (a former B.C. Policeman who was stationed in Fort St. John when the B.C. Provincial Police became the RCMP) along with Cpl. Jodi Shelkie of the RCMP to celebrate the wonderful men and women who have stood on guard in Fort St. John. Saturday, June 27 at 3 p.m. at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum (9323 100 Street). Free Admission. All welcome. For more information call 250-787-0430. • Canada Day Celebrations in Centennial Park on July 1st! Start the festivities with Canada Day Parade and make your way to Centennial park to enjoy the Classic Cruisers Show ‘n Shine, live entertainment, Farmer’s Market,c rafts for kids, games, food vendors, pie sale at the museum and so much more! Complete your day with an amazing fireworks display at dusk. Parade marshaling will take place at 10:00am in the North Peace Arena Parking Lot. Judging will take place from 10:15am - 10:45am. You can get your forms online or at the Fort St. John Cityhall and Fort St. John Visitor Centre. Entries can be faxed to (250)787-8181 or emailed to mjordan@ fortstjohn.ca. If you have any questions please contact the Community Services Department at (250)785-3033 or email recreation@fortstjohn.ca. • 2015 FSJ World Fair, hosted by SD 60 SWIS & FSJ League of United Youth. July 1st at Centennial Park, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The FSJ World Fair is a free event for all ages to showcase diversity within Fort St. John. During this event we will have around 12-14 Pavilions/Booths from different cultures showing their culture. (Ex. the food, clothing, games,etc...) During the event we will have entertainment from different people throughout the community. This event is planned and organized by the school district 60 and a group of diverse youth who want to show multi-culturalism in Fort St. John. FREE EVENT • Canada Day Pie Sale, hosted by the North Peace Historical Society at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum on July 1, from 12-4 p.m. Come on down for some homemade fruit pie and ice cream! All proceeds go towards the museum’s operation. For more information call 250-787-0430. • Adult Multi Sport League, beginning Weds., July 8. 6:308:30 p.m. Get ready for this exciting new program at the North Peace Arena! Each week there will be a new sport to challenge your team. Soccer, floor hockey, dodgeball, handball, and lacrosse will all be featured in this fun and social sports league! Games will take place on Wednesday nights and games will be scheduled in 1 hour time slots (including a warm up). A Recreation Attendant will supervise games, run the clock, and provide first aid if necessary.
Registration is done as singles but players are encouraged to sign up in couples or small groups and request to be on the same team. The sooner you register, the more likely these requests can be accommodated. Registration will take place at Visitors Centre or North Peace Leisure pool or via phone by calling 250-785-3033. This program has a participant limit so sign up today! Participants will be supplied with team roster, game schedules and rules before their first week of play. The games will begin July 8th at 6:30 pm. Date(s): July 8 –Aug 12 (Wednesday nights only)Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: North Peace Arena. Cost: $40 Per person/6 weeks of play. Participants Require: Indoor/ clean running shoes
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• Pioneer Village Jamboree and Grand Opening taking place June 26-28. Walter Wright Pioneer Village is a heritage site which explores the history of the early pioneers who settled in the area of Dawson Creek, up to the Alaska Highway construction period. The village is set up like an actual town, complete with a general store, churches and a schoolhouse. • Hospital bed races, 27 June 2015 in downtown Dawson Creek. Brought to you by the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation. Show your support by forming a team of five to participate in this fun event. Pick your theme and build a bed (no motors- we have specification guidelines). Prizes are not only for the fastest team, but also for the best theme. Cost is $100.00 per team, and we encourage you to sign up in advance. Contact Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation 250-784-7355. Sign up today to participate! • July 10-12 – The 21st Annual Summer Cruise. Join the Mile 0 Cruisers for a fun Summer Cruise weekend in Dawson Creek. Have a ride to show? This event is open to all types of vehicles. If it’s your pride and joy bring it to Sundays Show and Shine downtown Dawson Creek for the largest car show in northern BC. Or join us for the whole weekend with events planned from Friday to Sunday. Registered participants are eligible for fantastic prizes, a great steak bbq banquet, car games and the coveted swag bag! Bring your camera! As always Sunday Show and Shine is free for the public to view all the rides from the Peace area and beyond. Bring your appetite! Food and specialty vendors will also be on site for you to enjoy. Check out our website for up to date details as they become available. www.milezerocruisers.ca. Location: Downtown Dawson Creek • July 12 – Dawson Creek’s first ever music in the park festival, at the old Band Stand in Kin Park. The event opens up at 11 a.m. on July 12 and will go until 8 p.m., featuring local music, performers and vendors. There will be demonstrations by local groups such as karate, crossfit and belly dance, as well as product vendors and food. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Kin Park (107 Ave).
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• Canada Day festivities, July 1st, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come have fun with us at the Canada Day Celebrations at the Pool Park. There’ll be a Free BBQ, Free Treats, Free Swim, Free Games, Free Tattoos and Free Prizes! Also, come to enjoy Canadian Triva Quizzes, Great Entertainment, Best Dressed Canadian Contest, and a Volunteer of the Year Award Presentation. • To celebrate the launch of Love, at www.LoveHudsonsHope.com, which showcases local independent businesses in Hudson’s Hope, there will be a fun, free event at the first Saturday Farmer’s Market on July 4. Come on out for giveaways, draws, tasty treats and more!
Meetings on the last Monday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Chetwynd Public Library. $10 annual membership. For more information, please call Shirley at 250-401-8377, or Julie at 250-401-3362. Little Prairie Museum is at 5633 Westgate Road, Chetwynd.
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• Minor Ball & Spring Soccer Round-Up. Date: Saturday, June 27th 11:00 a.m. Attention all parents & participants! The NRRM and Overwaitea will be hosting the annual Spring Sports Round-Up. It will be a wonderful event for everyone so come see our local youth hit one out of the park! Participants, Coaches & Volunteers will receive a coupon for a free hot dog, juice and snack (viewers can purchase concession items). Location: Art Fraser Park. Cost: Free!
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lovers will enjoy a variety of music and festivities at this annual music festival. The venue is in Tumbler Ridge near the community centre and the high school, located within walking distance of the Lions Flatbed Campground and Monkman RV Park. Have fun with the family at the children’s play area, participate in the horseshoe competition, relax at the beer gardens, or volunteer at the different venues. Rain or shine, the atmosphere is charged with excitement. It is a good idea to have warm clothes and rain gear in case of sudden weather changes. Visit http://www. grizfest.com/ for more information.
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• Dawson Creek Ladies Hospital Auxiliary meets the last Tuesday of the month in the Hospital Conference room (3rd Floor) at 1:30pm. New members are welcome. Call Carol at (250-)782-4595
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Of course their higher grid-tie rates and cash grants are justifiable because their cost of making electricity there is higher than BC’s, but such policies can actually make sense in any situation. By providing a small grant for a roof-top solar array, for instance, their grid receives significant new generating capacity for a very small investment, the owner of the system (the homeowner) paying for most of it. Higher REPAIR CENTRE grid-tie rates could encourage a group of Yu38 Vic Turner Airport Road kon investors (the members of a new Yukon renewable energy cooperative, perhaps?) to set up a solar farm and generate clean power for the Yukon grid and a rePhoto Credit Bronwyn Scott turn on their Anne Middler, energy analyst with the Yukon Conservation Society, invited past presiinvestment. At dent of the Peace Energy Co-op Steve Rison (left) and vice president Don Pettit to help 21 cents per explore, at the recent YES conference in Whitehorse, how a renewable energy co-operakilowatt-hour, tive might fit into the Yukon energy scene. such ideas begin to make a Submitted article by Don Pettit lot of sense. Building new capacity Peace Energy’s past president Steve Rison and myself this way is far cheaper for were invited to present at the Yukon Energy Solutions taxpayers than building, say, (YES) conference May 27 in Whitehorse, and were happy another massive hydro dam to take full advantage of our host’s fantastic hospitality! or, in their case, trucking up Interested in how the coop model might work in their more and more expensive energy situation, they wanted to know our story: how we and polluting fossil fuels. became western Canada’s first renewable energy coopera- Just ask Germany or Ontario tive, how we spearheaded the development of BC’s first if generous renewable enercommercial wind project, Bear Mountain Wind Park, and gy subsidies and grants work the how and why of our latest direction, solar power sales. to create jobs and build their CHALLENGE: YUKON’S ISOLATED GRID economies. 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