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Firefighters confirm pulp mill fires contained

By Matthew Bains PEACE REGION – As of July 2, fire crews reported fires at the Tembec pulp mill near Chetwynd had been contained. Curtis Redpath, deputy fire chief with the Fort St. John fire department, said crews were still working to put out some woodchip piles, including one near a mechanic shop. “We’re spraying water and trying to hold down the exposure potential there,” said Redpath, adding Tembec is using loaders to move the pile away from the shop. He said there are a few woodpiles still burning as well, but the amount of fuel has been reduced significantly. He added a fire had damaged the outside of the mill itself, but it was extinguished. Gordon Smith, chief of the Dawson Creek fire department, said the woodchip piles were very difficult to deal with. He said the fires went deep into the piles, and with strong winds prevailing, firefighters were hesitant to disturb them for fear of embers being caught by the wind and starting fires in other places. However, both Smith and Redpath said they expected to have their respective crews back home later that day. Fire crews arrived at the scene just after 5 p.m. on June 30. Both fire departments are under contract to provide emergency services to the Tembec pulp mill, at the company’s expense. Redpath and Smith confirmed each department had one pumper truck with up to seven firefighters each working to put out the fires. Volunteers with the Chetwynd fire department assisted in a support role, but their chief said their mandate is to protect the town. Resources from the Ministry of Forests and Range were also used to help contain the fire to the mill. A spokesperson for the Prince George Fire Centre confirmed air tankers were used on June 30 and 10 firefighters remained on scene as of July 2. Tembec’s contract with Fort St. John started in 2004 and expanded to include Dawson Creek in 2008. Smith said since that contract was signed, his department has responded to three or four small fires, but this one was the biggest by far. Smith said the efforts to put out the fires at Reuben Solomon photo the mill in no way compromises the safety of Fire crews have confirmed the mill fire in Chetwynd has been contained, but there was still work Dawson. to be done as of July 2. Crews from both Fort St. John and Dawson Creek were on site to fight “We still have another pumper truck and a the blaze, which was the biggest the departments have dealt with at the mill. ladder truck we can use here in the city if we had a fire,” he said. “We also have an on-shift He said crews from both departments have trained workers at the mill crew, as well as a back-up-shift crew ready to go in case we get a call to operate fire extinguishers and hose lines as recently as a few weeks in town.” ago. Redpath added both departments could refuse to send crews to the A representative from Tembec could not be reached for comment mill if those resources were needed to fight fires in town. before press time.

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Business owners respond to rash Police investigating fire of crimes in Chetwynd

By Matthew Bains here for about six years, and up until now it’s been CHETWYND – The District of Chetwynd has pretty uneventful in terms of that type of thing, but all been hit with a recent rash of thefts and break and of a sudden we’ve had a couple [incidents],” he said. enters in recent months. Bergen said both times the would-be thieves Most recently, police report several construction smashed in the front door to gain entry, but were deitems – including a Dräger Air Pack, a propane bottle terred by an alarm. He said nothing was stolen, but and a torch – were taken from Triple J Pipelines on the door had to be replaced both times. Burnt Road off of Sukunka Valley Road on June 29, He said the rash of petty crimes in recent weeks sometime between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. is concerning and he is looking at installing video Sometime between June 19 and June 21, two new surveillance at the clinic. However, he said he still all terrain vehicles – a 800 CC Cam-Am Renegade believes the community is safe and added he and his and a 650 CC Cam-Am Outlander, both yellow in wife love living in Chetwynd. colour – were stolen after the suspect(s) broke into For some businesses, though, the cost of a theft is a locked compound at Hymark Motorsports at 5000 much more than just the item itself. 48 Avenue. “Every time something is stolen, it makes our A brand-new pick up truck and a dirt bike were insurance almost unreachable,” said one local merstolen from Chetwynd in the early morning of June chant, wishing not to be identified. 10, reportedly after the suspect had tried unsuccess- “It’s our paychecks, it’s our bread and fully to steal other vehicles. The suspect used those butter.” vehicles to allude police before ditching them in the She said the police try hard to stay Groundbirch area and he still remains at large. ahead of crime, but the thieves are ofHeavy equipment, including a yellow Caterpil- ten well-organized and intelligent. She lar unit, was stolen from a Moberly Lake residence said when they are caught, the judicial sometime between June 7 and 10. system isn’t much of a deterrent, esThere have also been a number of reported break pecially for young offenders who she and enters, attempted thefts and cases of vandalism feels get lenient sentences. in the last several months. Hromadnik admitted thieves are Cpl. Scott Hromadnik with the Chetwynd RCMP bold and when they are determined to said the frequency of these incidents is not unusual steal something, it can be difficult to compared to other years and added they often come deter them. However, he said it’s imin spurts. He said two years ago, for example, they portant residents keep they’re belonghad a series of thefts of snowmobiles in the Pine Pass ings locked up. area. He said they should also record the “They’re crimes of opportunities in a small town,” serial numbers on those possessions, he said. “We don’t think a lot of the crime that’s because police often recover items but happening is done by locals, it’s people moving are not able to identify the owner. He through.” said for many items it is also wise to He said turnarounds at the mines mean there are have an identifying mark on them in a between 1,500 and 2,000 additional people moving place that can’t be seen easily in case through the town at certain times during the year. He the thieves remove the serial numbers. said while those workers are not necessarily the ones Hromadnik said it’s important for committing the crimes, more police time is devoted business owners and residents to stay to dealing with other issues, so they’re not able to do alert and report any suspicious activpatrols as often as they otherwise would. He added ity, no matter the time of day or how the size of the district also poses a challenge in deter- insignificant it may seem. ring thefts. Anyone with information on the in“Our area that we cover is huge for the number of cidents described above should call the members we have and it’s very difficult to be every- Chetwynd RCMP at (250) 788-9221 where at once,” he said. “We really rely on the com- or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. munity to keep their eyes and ears open.” Shane Surerus, operations manager for Chetwynd RediMix – the target of an attempted theft back on May 18 – said he has also noticed such incidents happening sporadically. “It seems to go in spurts and this was actually the first time we’ve been broken into in 2010 PJ Campaign maybe 20 years,” said SureIt has come to our attention that there are some rus. “It seems to have been members of our community that need our help. kind of quiet around town in We are making general and then all of a sudden you will see three or four [incidents] in a short time.” our priority He added he believes the On behalf of the Women’s Resource Centre, Women’s/ Children’s suspect was after tools, which Emergency Shelter and Foster Parents of Fort St. John, we are raising he said are easy to move out of money to supply 1,000 “Sweet Dreams Initiative” kits for local children town and then sell. in crisis. 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By Matthew Bains HUDSON’S HOPE – Police have not ruled out arson as a possible cause of a fire that destroyed a mobile home on June 26 near Beryl Prairie, about 15 kilometres northwest of Hudson’s Hope. “We’re trying to make sure we investigate it fully to determine the cause, and if there was any foul play, we’ll take appropriate steps as is necessary from there,” said Cpl. Darren Woroshelo with the Hudson’s Hope RCMP. He said as of July 2 police were still awaiting the final report from the fire chief, who was investigating the fire with the assistance of the Fort St. John Forensic Identification Section. Police and fire crews responded to call about a mobile home on fire just after 8:30 a.m. on June 26. The fire was put out, but not before it caused extensive damage to the interior of the unit. Woroshelo said nobody was inside at the time of the fire and added the mobile home was on private property and there were no other buildings in the immediate area. Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact the Hudson’s Hope RCMP at (250) 783-5241 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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District under water restrictions following dry weather By Melanie Robinson TAYLOR – Residents in the district will have to watch their water use for fear of jeopardizing the safety of others. On June 30, the District of Taylor announced it will be moving to Stage 3 water restrictions, which limits water use until water levels in the districts reservoir go up. The decision, said public works superintendent, Gordon Davies, was inevitable, when after a 24-hour period, the water reservoir dropped from 100 per cent to 40 per cent capacity. “As we get below 50 per cent, the fire protection within the community for homes and businesses begins to become jeopardized, as well as the actual connected water system for the residents,” he said. “So that’s why we’ve gone to Stage 3 water restrictions which in fact limits all of the outside watering for lawns, no filling swimming

School District No. 60 (Peace River North) Administration Office Summer Hours and Summer Closure Effective July 1st to September 3rd, office hours for the School District Administration Office will be 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Normal office hours will resume September 7th, 2010. The Administration Office will be closed during the period of July 19th to August 13th, re-opening on August 16, 2010.

pools, hot tubs or garden ponds.” Other restrictions include no washing of vehicles of any kind, sidewalks, driveways or parking lots or the exterior of buildings unless necessary for applying product such as paint. Residents are able to water trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. if watering is done by handheld containers or a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle. Those who do not abide by the restrictions, face a fine of up to $300. The issue with water levels, said Davies, are three-fold, and include low river levels, which hydraulically affects the level of performance of water wells, consumer demand and a major consumer leak. The consumer leak occurred at a private facility in the district, and while it’s through a separate system, Davies said the district does supply to all properties. That leak, he added, was expected to be dealt with in the days following the move to Stage 3. Davies said if residents abide by the decision, there should be no problem maintaining the levels in the reservoir until they are returned back to normal. The dry weather in the past weeks, he said, is something also being watched. “Things are just simply bone dry,” he said. “We have not had any precipitation of notable quantity really since the 24 of May long weekend when we had snow and other rainfall. So we are timber dry here in the valley.” The City of Fort St. John is not expecting any water restrictions to be put in place in the near future. As of July 2, Mayor Bruce Lantz said the city’s reservoirs were at 94 and 76 per cent full.

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Residents of the District of Taylor are under strict water restrictions after its water reservoir went from 100 per cent to 40 per cent in a short period of time. District public works superintendent Gordon Davies said the issues with the reservoir are three-fold.

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By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – Residents can expect to see more police presence in the downtown core over the summer months. After hearing concerns about issues downtown, the RCMP, through work with the city, have started a two-member bike patrol from July 1 to Sept. 1. “We have a lot of issues,” said Cst. Jackelynn Passarell with the local detachment. ® “We’ve had a lot of vandalism, we’ve had a lot of drug dealing, we’ve had a lot of people loitering, people drinking – basically these police officers won’t necessarily be committed to answering calls on the radio, they’ll be able to make general patrols of the downtown core and address some of these issues.” The idea, she added, comes from the success of other bike patrols in other city’s and towns. The local initiative, however, has been taken one step further with a positive ticketing campaign where the patrol members will recognize the good deeds of youth in the community. “They’re looking for youth who have their helmets on, who are doing good bike safety, getting off their bike to cross the road or are wearing gear when they’re skateboarding and they go up and talk to the youth and they’re going to give them a positive ticket,” she said. Those tickets, she added, will be good for free coupons at local businesses, who were quick to jump on board with the initiative. Passarell said the detachment hopes that as the message gets out about the campaign that youth will encourage their friends to become involved and get recognized as well for their good deeds. “I think it’s really going to encourage social responsibility, maybe the kids are going to make sure that their friends are doing the same thing and I think it’s just a really positive way to make sure the kids are safe,” she said. Passarell said if the initiative is a success, it may be expanded into future years, but that will be determined after discussions with the city at the end of the summer.

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The end of the school year can be overwhelming for any student – and at any age. Whether it’s the completion of your first year of schooling, or your last, each year completed can be considered a path to the exciting adventure that is your future. This year, however, was a little different for some of the students at Parkhill Elementary in Dawson Creek. While some of the students at the school were slated to go on to higher schooling, others just began or were only partway through their education at the school. School District 59 decided this year would be the last for Parkhill and that the students would be moved to another Dawson elementary school starting in September. This is bound to be a huge change for many of the students as, being a small school, many attending had got to know their fellow peers as family. While going to a new school is going to be a challenge, it also needs to be looked at as an opportunity. There’s no doubt the students will be overwhelmed by the whole experience, but it won’t take long for it to become part of who they are, and part of their routine. In addition to that, the students will forge new friendships, some of which may last a lifetime, shaping who they are and what they become. Just think about it: these changes could lead to inspiration towards careers that may not have happened, lessons learned that change a students life – the possibilities are endless. So while it may seem hard now, it’s sure to be great for those students in the future. Good luck to all students, wherever on the totem pole of education you may be.

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Happy Canada Day to our country and its residents

Our nation turns 143 this week and we are enjoying celebrations fit for a Queen …literally! Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Halifax on Monday to begin their nine-day tour of Canada. This is the Queen’s 22nd Royal Tour of Canada and she continues to be an enduring symbol of the history and traditions of Canada. In fact, a recent poll found that the monarchy is among the top five symbols or institutions that inspire pride among Canadians. Also on the list are the Canadian flag, hockey, our Canadian Forces, and our healthcare system. Sadly, one of the first actions taken by the Queen upon her arrival was to send a private message of condolence to the families of Master Corporal Kristal Giesebrecht, 34 and Private Andrew Miller, 21, who were killed Saturday in

mind on Canada Day. They sacrifice so Afghanistan. Master Cpl. Giesebrecht and Pte. much so that we can celebrate with joy Miller were the 149th and 150th Cana- and pride. This year we can also be proud of Candian soldiers to die during the Afghan mission. Master Cpl. Giesebrecht was ada’s performance on the world stage. We hosted a very successour third female soldier to ful Olympic Games that be lost. It hits hard each and showcased our nation’s every time we lose one of beauty and our people’s these dedicated, young Caspirit of generosity and nadians and that was a senway of life. timent I shared in a recent We can also be proud conversation with the Chief that Canada has become of Defence Staff, General a shining example around Walter Natynczyk. the globe of fiscal manGen. Natynczyk told By Jay Hill agement. Our nation has me that despite the tragic losses, the troops can’t volunteer fast been emerging from the global economenough for a second, third, or in a few ic recession faster and stronger than cases, even a fourth tour of duty in Af- almost any other country! Our bankghanistan. Now that is a fighting spirit ing regulations, our economic stimulus measures and our debt reduction stratwe can all be so very proud of! It is our soldiers and their families egies are being held up as the leading that are always in the forefront of my benchmark by international financial

experts. As we all know, much of Canada’s success is due to the perseverance and persistence found among our grassroots community leaders and volunteers. Many of these individuals will be seen at Canada Day events around the region and so it is timely that the Government of Canada has launched the nomination process for Canada’s Citizenship Award 2010. This award recognizes Canadian individuals who tirelessly dedicate themselves to active citizenship in their communities by putting into practice the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship. If you would like to nominate a member of your community, go to: www.cic.gc.ca/citizenshipaward. I am proud of these volunteers, of our communities throughout Prince George-Peace River and I am so proud to be Canadian.

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Life lessons learned Next steps for Site C project underway

Editor: Many times has the sun slowly disappeared in the evening, beyond that little mountain to our west, since the day I walked for the last time through the main door in the wall around the school yard and buildings. I had spent years, wearing my short-sleeved pantaloon on those learning establishment benches, (my own residential school) coached by the most dedicated, unselfish teachers – the brothers who, with considerable patience, effort beyond duty, tried to no avail to put some lead into this bird-brained head. But I didn’t care, most of the time I was the dud, sitting at the back of the class, by the window, dreaming, watching the birds and clouds drifting by and as later I wanted to be a cabinet minister, lesser your knowledge more you have values? So here I was on the threshold of a new life “free at last free at last” gulping with relishes the saline air burning my lung, impatiently pawing the ground like Arabian horses, head held high, brandishing into the air this invaluable document attesting and duly signed by the minister – not the one proposing salvation to the faithful, but the slick politician, which function is to cut ribbons, kissing the babies, eyeing the mother – that the beholder of the hereby certificate, is in the enviable position [here on earth] to be among the cultured, learned, status not everyone can brag about. Here I was facing a new horizon from the vertiginous height of an unalterable cockiness, imagined in a deluded brain, that possessing the equivalent of a Grade 4 education I had the whole world by the tail. It has not always be easy, saddled with such a heavy load of knowledge avoiding the numerous pitfalls one encounters roaming through this little earth, it is an impossible task trying to assimilate the most elementary matters, which most people with lesser schooling seem to grasp without difficulty. Long ago, during my times at school, the stress emphasis was on discipline, respect, probity, punctuality and a few other words they called virtues – another vital part of our curriculum then learning about the history of the country, it is the equivalent of the nails and cement in the construction of a building, without which it could not stand up nor create an homogeneous society. Those terms have long ago disappeared from our vocabulary and schools and have become meaningless. Add to that the shameful fictional multiculturalism word, invented by hypocrite politicians trying to please everybody in order to gather votes, ghettoizing this land has a sort of duck pound unlimited. Pierre Bernard Chetwynd

Editor: In April of this year, the provincial government announced that the Site C Clean Energy Project will advance to an environmental and regulatory review, which includes an independent environmental assessment process. BC Hydro anticipates formally entering the pre-application stage of the environmental assessment process in early 2011 with the submission of a project description. As part of the environmental assessment for Site C, there will be opportunities for consultation and input by the public, communities, First Nations, property owners and stakeholders. In addition, during the environmental assessment process, BC Hydro will identify potential environmental and socio-economic effects from the project. Where impacts cannot be avoided, BC Hydro will identify and evaluate options for mitigation. Prior to the environmental assessment process, BC Hydro will: · Refine and update the historic Site C project design to reflect current environmental, seismic and safety guidelines.

· Transition environmental and socio-economic studies from baseline work to effects assessment. · Continue consultation and engagement with Aboriginal groups. · Continue to engage with communities, community relations and communications, including keeping the public, stakeholders, communities, and property owners informed about the project. · Prepare for the pre-application phase of the environmental assessment. With Site C, BC Hydro is planning now so that British Columbians will continue to enjoy the benefits of secure, reliable and affordable electricity in the future. Site C will be a source of clean and renewable electricity for more than 100 years – it will provide enough electricity to power more than 400,000 homes per year in BC. Construction of Site C is subject to environmental certification and ensuring that the Crown’s constitutional duties to First Nations are met. To learn more about the Site C project, please visit www.bchydro.com/sitec. Dave Conway Community Relations Manager for Site C

Run-of-river is the way to go Editor: On a recent trip through the BC wilderness I had to stop by the side of the road to stretch my legs and get some fresh air. While doing so, I noticed an operating run-of-river project in amongst the woods. I could not help but notice how small it really was; not much larger than a small barn you might see on a family farm. There were trees and vegetation everywhere and they dwarfed any impact the project could possibly have had on the environment. And from what I could see, any im-

Similarities galore Editor: I see a similarity between the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the building of the Site C Dam. It all comes down to greed. BP made $40 billion profit last year. It indicates that there is too much money in oil or electricity to consider the environment. To ruin a beautiful river valley in British Columbia, like they will do with the dam, is no different than polluting the ocean with oil. Notice how it takes a disaster for the President of the USA to announce that it is time to get serious about producing clean energy. If the money the US economy is losing because of this disaster was spent on alternate energy we wouldn’t be as dependent on oil in the future. Tom Wolsey

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pact there may have been was far less than the impact from the old logging roads criss-crossing the area. I also recall that during the last provincial election NDP leader Carole James took a plane load of reporters in search of the supposed environmental devastation caused by run-of-river projects. Ms. James couldn’t find any devastation that day and I can see why because runof-river projects are small and compact and they blend right into the scenery leaving barely a scratch. Mike Taylor, Coquitlam, BC

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A moratorium on northern BC jobs and opportunities

Editor: Michael Ignatieff recently announced that if elected, the federal Liberals would “formalize the existing BC crude oil tanker moratorium” to prevent crude oil tanker traffic to the Port of Kitimat. Contrary to the Liberal assertion, no such moratorium exists. This was confirmed in writing by the then-federal Liberal Government in 2005. There has been a moratorium on oil and gas drilling, not tankers, and a Tanker Exclusion Zone that applies only to loaded tankers traveling from Alaska. The fact is, oil tankers enter today at the Port of Vancouver and at Kitimat, as well, and have done so safely for decades. In 2009, approximately 25 million barrels of oil were moved by tankers from Vancouver. Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline project would safely export oil from Kitimat to new markets in Southeast Asia and California, and contribute significantly to local, regional and provincial economies. The Liberal ban would, in effect, be a moratorium not just

on existing business, but also on new jobs and investment that are so needed in BC’s northern communities. Enbridge supports protecting Canada’s oceans and coastal communities, but singling out BC’s north coast is not sound policy. Why differentiate Kitimat from the entire west coast or ports in Quebec or Atlantic Canada, where tankers safely move hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil every day? Mr. Ignatieff’s new policy plan also contradicts Liberal interest in trade with Asia-Pacific nations. In January 2009 Ignatieff said, “we’ve got to develop these other markets. Our future is across the Pacific Ocean.” Cutting off key trading partners from any possibility of buying our energy will curb their growth as well as ours. Clearly, this is not the path to building Canada’s trade relationships. We share Canadians’ deep concern about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Such environmental damage has strengthened our company’s commitment to making

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detailed information and nearly 10,000 pages of technical and scientific studies and other documentation are now on the public record. Supporters and opponents alike can learn the project specifics and participate in the regulatory decisionmaking process. Reasoned and fact-based dialogue between proponents and affected stakeholders is fundamental to Canada’s regulatory process to determine whether a project is in the public interest. Good public policy would try to balance the interests of Canadians across the country in a way that treats each region and each Canadian equally and fairly while ensuring the environment is protected. Poor public policy would arbitrarily exclude the people of northern BC from badly needed new jobs and economic development before the regulatory process has even begun. John Carruthers President Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project

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Last day of school met with some sadness at Parkhill

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She said while the staff might have an easi- trees and developing an outdoor classroom. He added they er time adjusting, it’s still a difficult move for have an application pending for federal funding for a new them as well. She said all of the teachers have playground to be built at the school. been reassigned to different schools and none “It’ll be a very exciting and appealing school when it opens of them have ended up in the same school. in September,” said Dennis. “When you have a small group, you beHe said the school board is still considering how to best come very close – it’s much more like a fam- address the issue of busing. They have decided on two pickily than if you’re in a great big school,” she ups in the mornings and two in the afternoons to accommosaid. date those students who arrive at or leave the school later than Cameron said staff and parents were hop- usual, but they still have to decide on a route. He added there ing to have somebody assigned to help with will be a bus for pick-up and drop off at the apartments on the transition, somebody students, parents Third Street. and teachers could go to if they had concerns. The StrongStart program at Parkhill Elementary will be She added parents need to be informed housed in Ecole Frank Ross when it reopens this fall. of how busing will work The World Freeman Society with the new HAPPILY PRESENTS configuration, and not just through Matthew Bains photo the district’s Students at Parkhill Elementary were given their own personal dog tags website, beas a memento to their time at the school. Here, Grade 6 student Shanna cause not evHommy and Grade 7 student Kolten Berthold display theirs. erybody has And Friends! access to a By Matthew Bains computer. DAWSON CREEK – The last day of school is usually About 50 of the approxia cause for celebration, but June 29 was met with a degree mately 70 students at Parkhill of sadness at Parkhill Elementary in Dawson Creek, as the Elementary will be attending What school will not be reopening it’s doors in September. Tremblay Elementary in the Police Special Guests: For Ella-Marie Cameron, a teacher at the school, and Shar- fall, said the school district’s State? Conspirituality and lene Hommy, acting president of the parent advisory council, assistant superintendent, Rob Static The Mic Addict their concern is how the students are adjusting to the closure Dennis, adding the school will and the transition to a new school in the fall. have the staff and programs to “I think this is the children’s home, for a lot of them this is support student learning and their safe place,” said Cameron. “In the future it may be fine wellbeing, including a breakfor them, but right now they’re scared.” fast program. The South Peace Hommy said her two children, and many others, have atHe said there have been optended the school since kindergarten, so they have a comfort portunities for both students level that won’t be there any more. and staff at the two schools to “My oldest is having a difficult time – we hope that the get to know each other in the change is a good thing for her,” she said. “My youngest is past few months through comA FUN FILLED FAMILY FREEDOM FESTIVAL fine, she adjusts to everything, so she should be fine.” bined activities and events. Over night camping, comedy, music, open mic stage, informational seminars, networking, Cameron said staff have worked hard to try and keep the The school board voted bbq, food, felloship, wfs memberships, special guests, s’moors, pancake breakfast, farmer’s atmosphere positive and reinforce that this is a chance for a back in April to reallocate new beginning. She said a fitting symbol, the butterfly, was $150,000 to Tremblay Elmarket, Arts, Crafts, Games, Contests, Prizes, Happiness, Good Times. Good Times. used to represent the transition during a barbeque the school ementary to help with the Call: 250-782-9430 or 250-784-4060 for information, tickets, reservations hosted on June 23. transition. Dennis said the “Each class raised butterflies from caterpillars, and then got school will be focused on devisit worldfreemansociety.org for details, directions, tips, etc a little box and released their butterfly, so that it was like a veloping fine arts and athletics symbol of moving on and accepting change,” she said. programs. Saturday July 10 - 11, 2010 She added Hommy and the rest of the PAC were wonderful Dennis said there will also Location: Dave’s Dad’s Place in lifting everybody’s spirits during their final assembly on be physical changes to the June 29. 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July 8, 2010

For the love of our country... Canada Day 2010

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(Far left): Canada Day celebrations got underway in Pouce Coupe with the parade starting at 11 a.m. The theme of this year’s parade was “beach party,” and the Village of Pouce Coupe was getting people into the theme by throwing out beach balls from their float. Melanie Robinson photo

Eight year-old Glenn Shanks was showing some Canadian pride on Canada Day with a face painting of the maple leaf.

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Golf tournament to support United Way

By Matthew Bains He added they have many of the teams of four registered DAWSON CREEK – A golf tournament has been orga- already, but they may have room for a couple late entries in nized to help establish the Unitthe best-ball tournament. ed Way of Northern British If the fundraiser is a success they Columbia in Dawson Creek. will continue the tournament as a Jeff Fowler, manager of the charitable event in the future. local RBC branch, said his Mearl Webster, campaign and branch has organized a tourcommunity programs officer for the nament at the Dawson Creek United Way in the Northeast, said it is Golf and Country Club for the great to have Fowler as a local compast 14 years, but it’s been just mittee member and to have the RBC for fun. He said this year they behind them. decided to make the July 17 “It was really wonderful of the tournament for charity. RBC to offer this opportunity for the “The charity we selected golf tournament,” she said. this year is the United Way, Webster said the local committee, and part of that is because the made up of five members, will be usUnited Way is just trying to ing the information from a scoping get started in Dawson Creek,” exercise completed last December he said. “We wanted to bring to determine what needs exist in the some awareness to them and let community. She said they will then the community know they’re be sending out a call for proposals to here to do good things.” community agencies. He said the United Way has “We will know where the money funded and supported many should be going in Dawson Creek File photo programs that have helped because we’ve done our homework, Golfers will be taking to the links at the Dawson youth, families and seniors. He we know the gaps, and the services said in Dawson Creek, that has Creek Golf and Country Club on July 17 for the that need help,” she said. “It’s very included contributing to the RBC Charity Golf Tournament, which will be strategic, where the money is going Salvation Army, the Dawson raising money to help establish the United Way to go.” Creek and District Hospital in Dawson Creek. She added other community agenFoundation, Big Brothers Big cies can use the information from the Sisters, Catholic Social Services, Success By Six and the scoping exercise as well. SPCA. He said they also offer a youth support line. Webster said it’s very encouraging to see the response in “I believe so much in it that I’ve actually joined and be- the community so far and to have such a dedicated commitcome one of the community champions, so I’m personally tee. involved in it and RBC also sponsors it,” said Fowler. “I think a lot of people do know about the United Way He said all the proceeds from the tournament will go to- being in Dawson Creek and I think there are a lot who don’t wards the organization. They’ve asked local businesses for know yet,” she said. “It’s just a matter of talking to people cash donations, or gifts-in-kind to be donated in a silent auc- and making sure everyone’s aware we are there and of the tion. work we’re doing.”

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July 8, 2010

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rosalind Thorn is President of the b.c. construction association north.

Q: what’s your view of the future of british columbia?

B.C. is an awakening giant, and it’s our decade to shine. I look at Northern British Columbia as a region where all the various communities complement one another. So what is good for Kitimat is also good for Prince George.

Q: how do projects like the northern gateway Pipeline project affect this future?

It will have a huge impact on our Northern communities. There will be many jobs created for local people, and many opportunities for those in business as well. I think it will have an impact in all areas.

Q: what does it mean for the people of the north?

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Slo-pitch tournament revived to help youth battling cancer

By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – Family and friends of Allen Lafleur are carrying on his legacy by holding a slo-pitch tournament to benefit a Dawson Creek boy who is battling cancer. Lafleur was the coach of the Kokanee Oilfield, now known as the Bear Vac and Steam Slo-Pitch Team. In 2006, he started the Tournament of Hope after hearing of Mark Sutherland, a four year-old from Fort St. John who was battling cancer. The tournament was a huge success, raising over $10,000 in one weekend. Over the next two years, the tournament would raise another $15,000 for children and their families in Fort Nelson, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek. Sadly, in 2009, Lafleur succumbed to his own battle with sinus cancer and the tourna-

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ment was halted that year. However, family members and former teammates have come together to host the Allen Lafleur Tournament of Hope 2010 from July 16 to 18 at the ball diamonds in Taylor. Lafleur’s niece, Bradi Willich, heard about 10 year-old Kristopher Berthold of Dawson Creek, who is battling cancer, and will be the recipient of the proceeds from the tournament. “We had to take a break last year because of my uncle’s passing, but other than that, it’s been going strong every year, we have several repeat teams and we get new teams every year and we’re very welcome to that,” said Willich. She said they have 15 teams that have entered so far and have paid the $300 entry fee, but they’re hoping for 20 to Contributed photo 24 teams. She said some of the money Family and friends of the late Allen Lafleur are carrying on his legacy by is used to pay out the top three teams at organizing a slo-pitch tournament to help raise money for a local boy battling the end of the tournament. cancer. The Tournament of Hope has raised over $25,000 for cancer patients “We’re going for a red-eye this year, and their families in the Northeast over the last five years, including in 2008, which means we’ll be playing throughwhen this photo was taken. out the evening,” she said. “We had someone donate some overhead lights.” whether they come down and buy a t-shirt, or a 50-50 ticket, She said they’ve also approached local businesses for donations and sponsorships, or items to do- or whatever,” said Velma Alexander, Lafleur’s wife. “We’re nate for auction. She said the larger items will be bid on in a also going to have a donation jar set up there top, so if people silent auction and the smaller ones in a loonie-auction where just want to come by and drop money in the jar for the family, that’s great too.” bidders can put their names in as many times as they like. Teams that are interested in participating should contact “We also have little side-pots,” said Willich. “You pick a card for a dollar or a toonie, and half the pot goes to the per- Alexander at (250) 787-5200 or (250) 262-9066 or e-mail son with the winning card and the other half goes into our aclafleur@shaw.ca. Businesses in the Fort St. John area interested in donating should also contact Alexander. accumulating pot.” In Dawson Creek, Willich can be reached at (250) 782She said they’ll also be selling t-shirts with the message, “Every swing brings new hope,” written on the back, which 7581 or (250) 219-8492 or e-mail bwillich@telus.net. In Fort Nelson, contact Morene Beyer at (250) 774-3588 she said are very popular with participants. They still haven’t decided if the tournament will include a or (250) 500-2595, or e-mail mbeyer@northwestel.net. Willich said all donations or gifts-in-kind, whether big or steak dinner or pancake breakfast as well. “We just want everybody small, are appreciated and added arrangements can be made to come down and support it, to pick up items if necessary.

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National Aboriginal Day was recognized in Canada on June 21 and a number of celebrations were held across the Northeast. Aboriginal Family Services in Dawson Creek held their own celebration at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre on June 26. The event included traditional dances performed by local youth, seen here.

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May to August June 17 19 hanging flowers, photography and several children’s ed when broke into their Where African home 2008. Come Zip, you to the North Peaceburglars 4H Achievement July 13 6 to Bold inBee-Lievers Zapbaskets, and cut 785-9508. •• Are living condition? The Univercategories. Look for the flower show book in several locations. andPeace hear the testimony on how God’s loveforcarried the Lots Burgens at the North Fall Fair Grounds. Theyou Fort St.with Johna chronic Public health Library has Days Zoom Jesus. of fun activities: Fort Nelson sity of Victoria and Tuesday Northern Health Authorityinare pleased to ofONGOING through the from ordeal.around This Canadian Vernon, have Over 80 4H members the couple storytimes every and Thursday crafts, from games, bibleBC challenges, music and • Alcoholics Anonymous - Monday 8 St. Johnp.m. Catholic Church Basement (closed fer Life Chronic in Fort St. area chosen and are returning to continue missionary Peace willforgiveness, be showcasing their the‘Living summera Healthy with ages twowith to six from Conditions’ 10:15 North singing, cool the snacks and meetingFort friends. The Fort St. John Women’sWednesday Resource Society is seeking motiJohn. This six-session living including work theybeef, started in Kenya. wells, food, 9and 4H projects, sheep, horse,Drilling a.m. to 11free a.m. and ageseducation seven toprogram 14 fromfor persons Come andgrowing join us from a.m. to •noon daily meeting); 8 p.m. Catholic their volunteer team. If helping8people sparks with chronic conditions willwe bedo available 9900 100 helping support sixand orphanages. The is atLutheran Quality Inn at vated photography, rabbit, tohoneybee dog at 2 p.m. to 3 health p.m. At storytime games,at #300, St.event Paul’s Church, 901people Corn-to join Church Basement; Thursday p.m. Cathointeresttodroplic byChurch the office at #201, 10142-100 Avenue. The workshop meetsand for six Wednesday 7 p.m. projects.from On July 17, come to see the horse wall Crescent. Phone (250) your read books, make crafts have lots of evenings 782-7046 Basement; Saturday 8Ave. p.m.(above HosGirl Guides Thrift Store) or call 250-787-1121. 6fun. p.m.For to 8:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call Terry May 28 more information call (250) 785- show at 8:30 a.m., the sheep show at 10 register or for more information. pital Cafeteria; Sunday 8 p.m. Friendship • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be held weekly, in Cayer toll free at 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail • Abbeyfield of Fort is holding their AGM a.m.,tcayer@ the beef show at 2 p.m.,Houses and the rab-St. John August 21 and 22 at 3731 -orCordinator e-mail fsj.src@gmail.com. Centre. the afternoons HealthAnonymous and Addiction- Tuesday Services, #300 dccnet.com. 7 p.m. at Northern welcome. Direcbit show at 5:30 p.m. On JulyLights 18, College. there Everyone • The North Peace Horticultural Society at Mental July 10 Space is limited so call today. • Cocaine 8 p.m. 9900 –Flower 100 Ave.Catholic For moreChurch information call Chris or Shaun at May tors and volunteers needed. Memberships will be soldannual prior to17th annual service at 8 a.m., the beef is holding thier • The23annual Paddle for the Peace event will be a chapel Basement; Friday 8 p.m. • First Region the meeting ($10).show Please at come and support our home forat the 250-262-5269. at 9:30 a.m., the horse 10 outShow and Exhibition North Peace Hospital Cafeteria. will be annual held, Peace starting withPalaeontology breakfast atSymposium 9 show featur• The Citizens Patrol is seeking people who at ing theuntil fourth11 annual Road Show, speakers, door prizes and and senior’s independentat living! For more information callinClara at St. John. a.m., awards presentations 1 p.m. Cultural Centre Fort. 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