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Carbon tax rises, raising price of fuel
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Unattended car rolls down hill, collides with car and home DAWSON CREEK – Charges are pending against the owner of an unattended vehicle that rolled down a hill, colliding with a parked car and crashing into the bedroom of a house in Dawson Creek. Police are investigating the collision, which occurred in the afternoon of July 11 in the 500 block of 100A Avenue. No people were hurt in the incident, but the home was seriously damaged. The vehicle owner faces charges for failure to properly secure the vehicle. Graffiti at Charlie Lake Elementary FORT ST. JOHN – On June 23, the Fort St John RCMP received a complaint from Charlie Lake Elementary for vandalism done to their outdoor playground. An unknown suspect(s) spray painted black graffiti on parts of the jungle gym as well as to the exterior of the school. The vandalism took place sometime between the evening of June 22 and the early morning of June 23. At this time the police have no known suspect(s). Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person or person’s responsible for this act of vandalism. If you have information regarding an incident please call the Fort St. John RCMP Detachment. If you have information and wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Suspicious Structure Fire FORT ST. JOHN – On July 9 just after 10 p.m. the Fort St. John Fire Department and Fort St. John RCMP responded to a structure fire in the area of 86 Avenue and 82 Street. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire but one building under construction was destroyed and a second house suffered heavy damage. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. The RCMP are treating the fire as suspicious at this time. RCMP are asking for help from the public as two suspects were observed fleeing the scene. Anybody with information should call the Fort 5:40 AM Page 1 St. John RCMP at (250) 787-8140 or if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – Amongst all the public fervour surrounding the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax on July 1, an increase to the carbon tax on that same date went largely unnoticed. The carbon tax rates as of July 1 are based on $20 per tonne of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions, an increase of $5 per tonne from last year. That equates to an increase of 1.12 cents to 4.45 cents per litre of gasoline and 1.27 cents to 5.11 cents per litre of diesel. The rate for natural gas is now 99.32 cents per gigajoule and 3.08 per litre of propane. The tax also applies to jet fuel and heat generated from coal. However, according to the Ministry of Finance, the government has returned over $1 billion to British Columbians in personal and business tax cuts in the first two years of the carbon tax, $232 million more than was collected. That didn’t convince George, a Dawson Creek resident who was filling up his pickup truck at a local gas station on July 11, that he is paying less in taxes than he’s getting back. “I think it’s getting out of hand with the taxes,” he said. “I think something has to be done.” He said it’s close to $100 in British Columbia to fill up his truck, while in Grande Prairie, Alta., it’s only about $82. He said he and his wife can afford the extra cost, and it hasn’t changed their lifestyles much, but he said his daughter is a single parent and the increase really hits her. Kyla Kirtzinger, said it costs her about $70 now to fill up her minivan. She said the increased cost of gasoline means she carpools as much as possible with family members so they split the cost. She said she lives out of town in the Farmington area, so she limits the times she goes into Dawson Creek as much as possible. “It has changed my mind about getting a truck,” added Joe Wright. “I’m glad to have a small car.” However, he said he doesn’t believe the carbon tax will change people’s consumption of gasoline much, because they’ll pay whatever it costs to fill their tanks. One group that has been particularly opposed to the carbon tax in the Peace Region has been farmers. Those concerns prompted the Peace River Regional District to pass a resolution calling on the Province to exempt farmers from the tax, but with no effect to date. Tom Krantz, who raises over 700 head of cattle south of Tomslake, said even a small increase in the cost of fuel can have a huge impact on his bottom line. He estimated he spends about $43,000 a year in fuel costs and an increase of just a few cents a litre means he pays thousands of dollars more. “I think it’s BS, really, we’re getting taxed to death,” he said. Suncor_0800_NEN_July15 7/9/10 Krantz said he tries not to pay much attention to the cost because he needs the fuel and he has to pay regardless of the cost. He said swath grazing, a practice used to extend the grazing season, helps to save him some money, but not much, adding large grain farmers may be able to reduce their fuel costs through techniques for tilling and spraying, but ranchers have very few alternatives for baling hay and taking their livestock to market. He added it’s hard to compete with ranchers in Alberta and Saskatchewan, for example, who pay less for fuel and have received subsidies for drought relief. As a process operator at Suncor Energy, Dean Cleaver knows that responsible development is “There’s not much of a future for the cow/calf industry in key to Suncor becoming a sustainable energy company. He is one of more than 12,000 Suncor British Columbia if something doesn’t change,” he said. However, Cheryl Shuman, Dawson Creek city councilemployees committed to making it happen. Seeing the possibilities is how Suncor pioneered lor and chair of the BC Sustainable Energy Association in the development of Canada’s oil sands. It’s also how we approach other energy resources the South Peace, said she supports the carbon tax. She said from coast to coast and beyond. Now, we’re applying the same energy, innovation and the beauty of the tax is that everybody knows it will rise, so commitment to ensure our operations deliver social and economic benefits while minimizing regardless of the market price for fuel, it discourages people environmental impact. 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Fort St. John pool opening delayed for second time
By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – Just days before the opening, the City of Fort St. John has announced the opening of the North Peace Leisure Pool will once again be delayed. For the second time since the beginning of renovations in April, the approximately $750,000 project has been hindered by materials not arriving in the city on time This time the pool opening is on July 19. While pool manager Karin Carlson said she understands people are frustrated with the additional six weeks it will take to have the pool up and running again, residents are sure to notice the differences when the facility opens its doors. “I think people will notice the minute they walk in the door because our whole greeting station has been changed, so it’s right in the centre of the lobby,” she said. “People will also notice our lobby has been fully retiled, so the floors have been tiled, all of our change
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rooms have been retiled and we’ve added an additional family change room.” And that’s just the things residents will see. Behind the scenes, Carlson said there’s a lot of work being done as well. That work includes changing the sanitation system from salt and chlorine based to a UV light and chlorine based system, the side stairs are brand new, along with both diving boards and their platforms and paint touch-ups have been done both in and out of the pool. Carlson said she doesn’t think the added time for renovations will cost any more and contractors are workMelanie Robinson photos ing around the clock, seven days a w e e k (Above): Pool manager to en- Karin Carlson said resisure the dents are sure to notice c h a n g e s the changes in the pool are done facility when it opens its by July doors again on July 19. (Right): To cool off in 19. F o r the warm weather, resithat rea- dents of Fort St. John son, she decided to take advandoes not tage of the Spray Park e x p e c t last week, instead of a to the wire, it’s just the final pieces are starting any more dip in the pool. to come together.” delays. In the meantime, Carlson recommends residents take “We’re doing contract meetings every morning advantage of the numerous programs offered in the just making sure that ev- community including Play in the Park and the walking erybody is working to- group, along with the Spray Park, open from 9 a.m. to 9 wards the same date,” she p.m. every day – all of which are free. The opening, she said, will fall within a scheduled said. “So it’s really down two-week swimming lesson, so there will be free refreshers for swimmers who will miss out on those lessons because of the delay. Lessons will begin again at the pool on July 26. Right now the city believes the cost of the renovations are on budget, but further information will be available in the fall when the operating budget is reviewed.
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that was later given to Chetwynd firefighters. The company issued an update on July 5 of the situation, stating the fire was primarily concentrated in the log storage and chip pile area of the mill site, resulting in the loss of an estimated 40,000 cubic metres of fibre. Damage to the pulp production area of the mill was reportedly minimal. The mill is expected to be back into production by late this week or early next week. Valley said they weren’t expecting any interruption in the workforce as a result of the fire. The mill employs about 145 workers directly and 100 to 120 in contract jobs. He added they did not have an estimate on the total cost of the fire at this time. However, the update said the company expects their insurance claim to be in excess of $5 million. Smith provided an update to Dawson Creek city council on July 12. He said as of that morning the fire was still smoldering in some areas, but was well under control, and Tembec crews were using on-site hoses to extinguish the remaining embers. He said his department worked around the clock to contain the fire, accumulating over 450 hours of overtime. He said Tembec will pay the fire department nearly $115,000, including $32,000 related to overtime.
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It is not just a day on the river, when Participating in the annual Paddle for the Peace event, it is easy to see how residents far and wide love what the Peace River has to offer. With more than 200 craft on the water during the event, meaning twice as much if not more taking part in the event, the appreciation was evident – but it doesn’t end there. Take any day on the river, sunny or not. There is constantly an array of people enjoying the recreation the river offers – and why not? At this year’s event, the provincial Green Party leader, Jane Sterk, also attended. Following the paddle she had said anyone who paddled or used the river could see the beauty and what would be destroyed if the third, yes the third, dam were to be built. Sterk has seen it firsthand. But where were the rest of them? Sure, the Liberal party seems to be pro-Site C, but that certainly doesn’t mean they couldn’t have taken the time to see what the river is about. And what about employees from BC Hydro – where were they? It’s certain that even having one or two people on the river during Paddle for the Peace from these parties and organizations would have made a huge difference – it would be ridiculous, however, to think it couldn’t do something – big or small. Even a little difference can be huge as it seems the government is moving closer and closer to taking away that enjoyment residents near and far have come to enjoy and love.
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News to know about – decisions being made in Ottawa It may be hot and hazy, but it’s been far from a lazy summer in Ottawa so far. Many Canadians may be surprised to learn that the Senate is still sitting as Senators work hard to pass important and timesensitive government legislation. I’ll provide you with an update on that next week. There have also been a number of recent events and program launches that will benefit Canadians. This week Canadians bid farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth after a very successful Royal Tour. To commemorate the event, the Government of Canada is making contributions to three charitable foundations on Her Majesty’s behalf. The Queen requested that contributions be made to charitable organizations providing support to youth and Canadian military personnel and their families. Each of the following charities will receive $100,000: The Tim Horton’s Children’s Foundation, which provides a
fun-filled camp environment for children ters. On the same day, it was announced that from economically-disadvantaged homes; The True Patriot Love Foundation, which the Government of Canada is now acceptraises funds for programs to improve the ing applications for the Abattoir Competitiveness Program and well-being and morale of CaSlaughter Waste Innovation nadian military personnel and Program. These programs, their families; and, the Royal which were announced in Canadian Naval Benevolent the 2010 Jobs and Growth Fund, which promotes the budget, will help the Canawell-being of current and dian cattle industry overformer members of the naval come a number of challengforces and their families. es it has faced over the last On the other side of the several years, such as BSE. world, Agriculture Minister By Jay Hill For more information, go to Gerry Ritz was successful in agr.gc.ca. securing China’s agreement Another initiative by our Conservative to formally lift the ban on Canadian boneless beef under 30 months. Following the Government that kicked in this week was BSE crisis, Canada is the first country to the ban on flavoured tobacco products. have our beef re-introduced in China and The Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketthis is largely due to intensive negotiations ing Aimed at Youth Act became law last and a series of trade missions conducted October but it included a transition period by Minister Ritz and other federal minis- for retailers and manufacturers.
The sale of cigarettes, little cigars and blunt wraps that contain additives, including flavouring agents, is now prohibited. These products were primarily marketed towards young people and advertising restrictions for tobacco products have also been imposed to reduce their marketing to youth. Later this month, I will be speaking to the Terrace Chamber of Commerce about the Northwest Transmission powerline (NTL) and touring the Red Chris Mine site. The NTL is a critical, long-overdue infrastructure project supported by our Conservative Government to help advance new economic opportunities for all of northern BC. It will also benefit our environment at the same time by removing the need for remote communities and mining sites to rely upon diesel generated power. If you would like to keep up to date on the latest federal news, alerts, programs and initiatives, go to www.news.gc.ca.
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The past joys of childhood should not be lost in today’s age
Editor: It’s summer… time to let the kids out of the bubble. I look out my window and am grateful to see some of our children hopping the fence to play at the park, exploring the small forests around the park, climbing trees and having the freedom to do so without hearing a parent or nosy neighbor scream, “get down from there,” “don’t play in there it’s dirty,” “get off the fence,” “don’t go too far.” Whatever happened to the days when children were free to explore their surrounding and push their limits a little to see what they were truly capable of. I remem-
ber being a child and loving the freedom of having the ability to leave the house at 8 or 9, come home for lunch, and then be off exploring with my friends again until dinner time. We learned a lot more about our environment and ourselves by being out enjoying it than we would have being under the watchful eyes of our paranoid parents and/or neighbors. Everyone knew who everyone’s kids were, and if anything happened, we could go to any house on the block for help. The Ambrose area I live in is very similar. Most homes know where each child belongs and would run out to help in a heartbeat if one of our children fell off their bike, scooter, friends back, or
whatever. Most of us allow our children to explore our backyards, playground and the small little treed areas around it without putting a leash on them. I live right across from the park and peer over once and a while to make sure everything seems ok; however, I would be the last person to make a fuss over kids climbing too high, running up a slide (when no one is going down), riding their bike down a hill, or (God forbid) climbing a tree. My kids aren’t in preschool; they’re in Grade 2 and 4. I’m not allowing them to hang out downtown; they’re at the park, at a friend’s or in my backyard with friends. We have an obesity problem in our society
and part of that problem is some parents letting their children sit in front of screens all day in fear of them going out into the real world and possibly getting hurt. Children need to enhance their gross motor skills and cognitive development; if that means them climbing trees, or following a bug along a fence in order to further their development… so be it. Do I put my kids in a bubble in fear of them getting a boo boo? No. Do I love my children dearly and allow them room to explore without sheltering them from every possible fall or scratch? Yes. Heather Reese Fort St. John
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Editor: Back in the 1990s, young people like myself were leaving BC in great numbers and heading to places like Alberta where the economic conditions and opportunities were much better. That’s a sad situation to be in. Alberta may not have any provincial sales tax, and it may not have any debt thanks to its diligent debt-busting during the 1990s, but it’s not home either. Fortunately the tide has now changed and BC is once again a province of opportunity and a far more attractive place for those of us who want to stay here. All of the economic indicators for BC have been pointing in the right direction and in most areas we’re leading the country. The one area where we’re falling behind, however, is in the critically important renewable energy and clean technology sector. Ontario recently stole the clean energy lead from BC and that represents jobs and opportunities that could have been ours here in BC. If this province wants to keep its young people and keep the vigour and energy we bring to the mix then the province is going to have to redouble its efforts and regain the lead position in clean energy and technology that is rightfully ours. If we can do that then there is nothing that can stop us at all. Christian Albanese Coquitlam, BC
Editor: It’s good to see members of the provincial government acknowledging the terrible job that’s been done explaining the HST to the public. The simple shift from the PST to a much more straightforward HST should have been communicated much more effectively than it was, rather than allowing it to be hijacked by self interested groups eager to exploit the public’s lack of knowledge. Ironically, the people making the most noise about the HST seem to be the same people who complain that not enough money is being spent on healthcare, education and social services. Unfortunately for these noisy exploiters, however, the only way to spend more money on services is to increase provincial revenues and the HST is not going to do that because it’s a revenue neutral tax. What the people of this province should really be demanding from our elected officials is for them to leverage our rich base of natural resources to help pay for the services the government provides. If India, with its rapidly developing economy, is interested in our cedar products, then that should be pursued vigorously. If our rocks and minerals have value, then the mining industry should be allowed to develop this resource and contribute to the province’s coffers. And if people need clean energy, then that’s something we’ve got a lot of here in BC and we should be developing it to help the government pay for all the things the people say they want. Michael McBratney Port Moody, BC
Editor: The horror and feeling of powerlessness I’ve felt while watching the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster is something I’m sure many others share. But none of our hands are clean in this matter since we all rely so heavily on petroleum products like gasoline. One answer suggested by many is to turn to electric cars in urban areas. This could possibly work well in British Columbia where more than 90 percent of our electricity is produced from clean hydroelectric sources. However, until the United States can find an alternative to burning coal to produce its electricity, any move to electric cars in that country will just be replacing one fossil fuel with another because half of the electricity in the United States is produced from burning coal. A solution must nevertheless be found, and if that means places where clean electricity can be produced easily, such as British Columbia, are to supply places that cannot, then this must surely be preferable to the nightmare that has unfolded in the Gulf of Mexico. Yolanda Lora Vilchis, Surrey, BC
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Residents have opportunity to follow hospital’s progress
By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – The progress of the Fort St. John Hospital cannot be seen in person, but it can be seen through technology. ISL Health has set up a webcam on site that is updated every 15 seconds and Northern Health is working to set up a real time video webcam for residents to follow the project’s progress. The idea, said project manager Tom Sparrow, is to continue with open communication with the community and surrounding residents. “We want to make sure that they’re very aware of what is going on at the site and that they have that opportunity to access that information at their leisure,” he said. “It’s just another tool that we can use to provide that open access to information for anyone that is essentially interested in learning what is going on for the hospital project.” In fact, he added, people around the world can answer a lot of their questions about the project just by looking online, including the progress being made and
addressing concerns about environmental issues and movement of materials on site. “It’s the same old analogy of a pictures worth a thousand words – well this picture is in real time, which allows you to see exactly what’s going on on that site right now,” he said. In the meantime, work is continuing both on and off site. The extension of 112 Avenue, connecting 86 Street and 79 Street continues with the contractor back on site, there has been a pump installed at the pumping station and turning lanes are being put in Contributed photo on 79 Street for access The site of the Fort St. John Hospital and Residential Care Centre is ever-changing and Northern Health to the hospital and resi- is wanting to keep residents informed on the progress with the installation of webcams, accessible through dential care facility in its website. The webcams are updated every 15 seconds but Northern Health will be installing a real-time the fu- camera in the coming weeks. ture. Sparrow. “As far as the site itself goes, progressing nicely. More “I know we’d all like to see some rain work is also beginning in the steel continues to go up in a very but from a construction stand point it’s quick way.” the next two to three weeks hhoomme e s ts atgai g n ig n g on 86 Street with water and The residential care side of the project very helpful not to have rain because of Want to sell your house fast for top dollar? Lesley MayMay Lesley course the work can continue and is consewer changes for the facil- also continues to progress, he added. Owner Operator Owner Operator STAGE IT The wood frame at the facility contin- tinuing in a very good fashion,” he said. ity. Office: (250) 787-5297 Northern Health is expecting to have “As far as off site servic- ues to go up and Sparrow said it’s movOffice: (250) 787-5297 Call Lesley Cell: (250) 793-2425 Cell: (250) 793-2425 its real time cameras set up in the coming ing along very nicely, along with the prees work, there’s been a lot (250)787-5297 | (250) 793-2425 lesleyamay@hotmail.com lesleyamay@hotmail.com weeks. work done for pre-fabricating walls. of work done and will conlesleyamay@hotmail.com “It doesn’t cost a lot to make a huge impact.” More information is available at www. With the weather this year, Sparrow tinue probably until Sep“Itdoesn’t doesn’t cost cost aa lot lot to to make make aa huge huge impact” impact.” “It affordable Cleaning solutions *toDe-cluttering achieve top value for your home northernhealth.ca. said things surrounding the project are tember of this year,” said * Painting
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By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – The Dawson Creek Community Garden Society officially unveiled their new Trailside Garden site on July 10. The public was invited down to the site, located adjacent to the Dawson Trail, just off the corner of 14 Street and 107 Avenue, to learn about community gardening as part of the celebration. The garden includes 20 raised beds in a fenced-off area on one side of the trail, and anMatthew Bains photo other six beds in a fenced area The new Trailside Community Garden was officially opened in Dawson Creek on July next to the old compost educa10. The site includes 26 beds total, with five that are designed to accommodate garden- tion centre on the other side of the trail. ers in wheelchairs.
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By Matthew Bains TUPPER – In light of overwhelming public opposition, the company proposing to build an industrial landfill near Swan Lake may be rethinking that location. “Our company is evaluating that,” admitted Corey Higham, a representative of Calgary-based Secure Energy Services. “We hear the comments.” He said that in response to a question from a resident at a public meeting held at Tupper Hall on July 7. The meeting was hosted by the Peace River Regional District to gather information before the board of directors decides on proposed Official Community Plan and zoning amendments related to the project. The nearly 70 people who attended the meeting, including area residents, recreational users of the lake and representatives from the Swan Lake Enhancement Society and the local Ducks Unlimited office, made it clear the organization would want the board to not proceed with the project. Residents were mainly concerned about possible contamination of the lake and the surrounding watershed that both people and wildlife, including many rare and protected species, depend on, should there be a leak. “Can you guarantee it will never leak?” asked Kurt Johannson. “Who would compensate me if my spring is contaminated?” They said if a fire or flood were to occur, the leak prevention systems in place could be compromised. One resident
cited a fire last summer at the Swan Hills Treatment Centre in Alberta, which caused toxic wastes to leak and burn off into the environment. John Blanchard said his concern about water contamination wasn’t so much during the operation of the landfill, but after it was no longer in use. “My concern is in the 200-year range, and after that it’s our baby, the taxpayers, and it’s uphill, like a ticking time bomb above our lake,” said Blanchard. Colleen Borodula said the company has mislead residents about the need for such a landfill in the area. She said there is a large market area in which the landfill could be built to serve the surrounding oil and gas industry, but she said the company choose Matthew Bains photo the location to cut into its competition, Ca- Area residents and other concerned members of the public made it clear nadian Crude Separators, which operates a to regional district representatives during a public meeting at Tupper Hall facility in La Glace, 62 kilometres down the on July 7 they do not want an industrial landfill overlooking Swan Lake. highway into Alberta. Ministry of Environment for exemptions from nine differShe said the company has cited BC auditor general John Doyle’s report on oil and gas site contamina- ent hazardous waste regulations, including ones that prohibit tion risks as evidence of the need for the landfill, but she said projects from being built within or near wetlands areas, or near wells used for domestic or livestock watering. nowhere in that report is the need for such a facility implied. Story continued on Page 17 Borodula said she learned the company has applied to the
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July 15, 2010
Residents, industry work to coincide in rural South Peace
By Matthew Bains SOUTH PEACE – It’s not unusual to see cows grazing on pastures located right next to natural gas facilities in the rural communities between Dawson Creek and Chetwynd. It’s not that the interaction between agriculture and the oil and gas industry is uncommon in the Peace Region, or the communities of Progress, Groundbirch and Sunset Prairie, for example. But with advances in hydraulic fracturing opening up the Montney tight gas forMatthew Bains photo mation, activity is likely Farmers and ranchers are living and working close to oil to ream in strong for de- and gas activity in the rural South Peace, and some find cades, meaning rural resi- themselves working for the industry so they can maintain dents and industry will their livelihoods. Seen here is one of Shell’s gas processing have to coincide. plants in the Brassey Field, south of Groundbirch. For Doug Field, who owns the Groundbirch are crap,” he said. Store with his wife, the increased traffic Field said he grew up in the area, and realong Highway 97 is good for business. members a time when seeing a dozen trucks “The oil and gas [industry] does benefit on the roads meant it was a busy day, but business,” he said. “The more people are now he sees hundreds. driving, the more it affects our business.” He said government bureaucracy, not the However, as an area resident, he said the industry, seems to be getting in the way of increase in traffic off the highway – on the fixing the roads. He said the roads weren’t mostly gravel, often very narrow rural roads built for that volume, and weight, of traffic, he and other residents depend on – is not so and the Province didn’t anticipate the need welcome. to upgrade and repair roads. “Traffic is way too much, and the roads Story continued on Page 19
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By Matthew Bains PEACE REGION – The Province has announced it will invest in the future of agriculture by providing an $87,000 grant to the BC 4-H Provincial Council. Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson made the announcement in Kelowna on July 5, joined by representatives from the provincial council and club members from around the province. “BC 4-H provides a vital link between youth and agriculture that contributes Contributed photo to the future of farming in British CoMinister Steve Thomson was joined by reprelumbia,” said Thomson. “I commend sentatives from the provincial council and club all 4-H leaders and volunteers on their members from across the province on July 3 to dedication to BC agriculture and thank announce an $87,000 grant for BC 4-H. them for their hard work and volunteerism.” searchers at Ipsos-Reid showed 40 per cent Adrienne Smith, manager for BC 4-H, said of respondents went on to become employed the grant will help maintain youth develop- in agriculture, with 63 per cent of that group ment and agricultural learning programs that growing or producing agricultural products. will assist clubs across the province. The survey also showed 31 per cent of re“All 4-H members, leaders and volunteers spondents had completed a university dethroughout the province will benefit from the gree, certificate or diploma, compared to 16 grant and support from the Ministry of Agri- per cent nation-wide, and 59 per cent had a culture and Lands,” said Smith. household income of over $50,000, comShe added the money will help the clubs pared to 45 per cent nation-wide. with promotion and hopefully increase interRick Kantz, who is a leader with the Silver est in the agricultural industry among youth. Willow 4-H Club based in Rose Prairie, said “One of the biggest concerns for farmers in the value of 4-H is mainly in building confiBritish Columbia is planning for the future of dence in youth to be leaders. the industry,” she said. “BC 4-H young peo“Through communications events, they get ple are the future of agriculture and it’s good out and do public speaking, they do display to know the Province recognizes how impor- boards, they work with one another, so when tant it is for these programs to continue.” they do grow up, and if they stay in agriculA survey of former 4-H members done in ture, they’ll have the necessary skills to be2002 by the Canadian 4-H Council and re- come leaders in the industry.”
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The audits would apply to forest tenure licencees and would include harvesting, road building and reforestation practices, for example, but would not apply to wood product manufacturing operations like the pulp mill. Board chair Al Gorley said audits are performed every year on a random sample of a dozen or more operations across the province and added the timing of the announcement following the fire at the pulp mill was coincidental. “It’s a normal part of the audit, but because we’re going into the hot part of summer, and we’ve had some serious fire seasons the last few years, we’re just putting a little extra emphasis on it,” he said.
The press release states, “in other years, the lack of proper fire tools and equipment has been an issue that has come up fairly often during board audits.” Gorley said it has been quite a while since auditors have discovered a serious case of non-compliance, but the board is concerned that a number of minor situations could increase the potential for serious wildfires. “Small signals that people may not be paying attention have led us to put some extra emphasis on it,” he said. The information from the audits may be used to make recommendations to government and is available to the public online at www.fpb.gov. bc.ca.
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Resident Lina Ruscheinski said her late husband tried to lease the same land for agricultural purposes but was refused because of the sensitivity of the watershed. Two other similar examples were cited, including an application made by Louisiana Pacific for a compost site that was refused. Other concerns raised included air quality, noise, traffic and the visual impact. Higham attempted to assure residents a triple-layer liner around each cell would prevent any groundwater contamination and that any water in those cells would be collected and disposed of according to strict regulations. He added there would be a rigorous screening process for wastes entering the site, and berms and holding ponds to collect and store rainwater falling outside of the cells so that it could be tested and treated before being discharged into the watershed. However, he admitted there was no way to completely eliminate the risks. “There is risk, there’s risk in everything we do,
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He said he also takes issue with what he sees as a double standard in the way land is being developed in the area. He said it seems as if the industry is allowed to drill wells and build infrastructure anywhere they want, including on productive agricultural land, but farmers are often not allowed to subdivide their properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The increased activity means no shortage of work for Buzz Kurjata, who lives a double life as both a rancher and oilfield contractor, about 40 kilometres northeast of Chetwynd, across the Pine River from Stewart Lake. “I couldn’t run my farm without the oilpatch,” said Kurjata. “Since BSE happened, there is absolutely no way I could make a living with just 150 cows.” Kujarta said he started ranching about 20 years ago and began working in the oilpatch five years later. He said oil and gas activity has always been present where he lives since he can remember, but in recent years he has seen a change for the positive in the way the industry interacts with rural residents. He said, for example, his daughter was driving on the Braden Road recently and noticed trucks would slow down and pull over to let her pass. “Oil companies have really been doing a good job responding to the traffic concerns,” said Kurjata. “A few years ago it wasn’t like that, it was pretty hectic and you had to be a defensive driver.” He said the rules companies impose on themselves and their contractors are more stringent than they were just a few years ago. He said, for example, he has driven trucks with built-in monitors for tailpipe emissions, so if the vehicle is left idling the company’s headquarters in Calgary will know and that results in filling out a ton of paperwork. There are several oil and gas companies operating in those rural areas, but Shell Canada has been the most prolific since acquiring Duvernay Oil Corp. in late 2008. The company holds 300 sections, or about 777 square kilometres, of land in the Sunset Prairie/Groundbirch area. It has over 150 wells producing about 110 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, as well as four natural gas processing plants and over 100 kilometres of gathering pipelines. Carson Newby, a community affairs representative with Shell, said if market conditions and other factors remain favourable, they expect to be operating in the area for up to 50
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tivities. “You can bring a single pipeline into 24 wells, versus multiple sites, with 24 wells having 24 roads and 24 pipelines.” Shell has partnered with the City of Dawson Creek on an effluent water reuse project, although the final details have not been finalized. Newby said the more water they can get from the reclamation project, the less they have to get from natural sources. He added that would take about 80 large, water-hauling trucks off the roads every day during active operations.
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DRIVERS WANTED Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a growing energy services company providing fluid transportation and steam/ vacuum services in North Eastern BC. Troyer currently has openings for:
CLASS 1 or 3 DRIVERS Successful candidates will be courteous, self motivated, and eager to learn. Oilfield experience is an asset. Training is available, valid safety tickets and clean drug test are required.
Bring resume in person to 9303-85th Avenue, Fort St. John or Fax (250)785-8110 or Email: kylie@troyer.ca
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Legal Notice THE DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ZONING AMMENDMENT BYLAW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 9904 Dudley Drive, on MONDAY, July 26th, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., to allow the public to make verbal or written representation to Council with respect to the following proposed bylaw. A)
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“ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW, NO 786, 2010”
PROPOSED REZONING FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (SMALL LOT) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL: The intent of this proposed bylaw is to rezone Lot 1 & 2, Block 2, Section 19, Township 81 Range 25 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District, Plan 1679 (10606 Monteith Street); from R-1B (Low Density Residential {Small Lot} Zone) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential Zone).
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A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant documents may be inspected or obtained from the District of Hudson’s Hope Municipal Office, located at 9904 Dudley Drive, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., June 28th to July 26th, 2010.
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Babies of the North IT’S A GIRL macKenzie mae Rose Born: June 28 Parents: Richard J
IT’S A BOY DaviD Kimmel Born: July 5 Parents:
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July 613totoAugust 19 will be vendors in Come attendance. be showcasing their 4H projects, including beef, and learnand simple steps, have a May June 17 hanging baskets, ementary. cut flowers,Come photography several children’s ed when burglars broke into their There African home in 2008. The you Fortliving St. John Library hascondition? story- sheep, July 25 carried the Burgens categories. Look for horse, photography, rabbit, honeybee funthe workout meet new people.locations. For more in• Are withPublic a chronic health The Univerflowerand show book in several and hear the testimony on and how God’s love times Tuesday and Thursday the sum-are pleased • Christmas DinnerBC with all the ONGOING fixin’s will formation, call Oliver at (250) 785-9508. dog projects. July 17,the come to see theCanadian horse couple sity ofevery Victoria and Northern HealthinAuthority to of-On through ordeal. This from Vernon, have mer‘Living with ages two to six a.m.Conditions’ to 11 show be held at the South Peace United Church Up-John • The Derrick Dance Club is canceling the 8:30 the sheep show at 10 a.m., Fort St. fer a Healthy Lifefrom with10:15 Chronic in at Fort St.a.m.,chosen forgiveness, and arethe returning to continue the missionary a.m. and to 14 from 2 p.m.program to 3 p.m.for persons per Hall, 104 Avenue, Dawson•Creek. HotSt. John beef show at 2 p.m., andthey the started rabbit show at 5:30Drilling dances for the Resource summer. Society If there is seeking enough motiinterThe Fort Women’s John. Thisages freeseven six-session education living work in Kenya. wells,1300 growing food, and At storytime we doconditions games, read books, makeat #300, supper served at 6Inn p.m. p.m.9900 On July there will be a chapel service turkey est,their theyvolunteer will start again fall. We needsparks more vatedavailable people to join team.in If the helping people with chronic health will be available 100 18,helping to support six orphanages. The event is at Quality at Tickets crafts andThe have lots of fun. info call evenings children $10.dropsupport at 8 a.m.,from the beef show at 9:30 a.m., the horse at the door: Adults $15, seniors andyour keepatthem For more interest by the to office #201,going. 10142-100 Ave.informa(above Avenue. workshop meetsFor formore six Wednesday 7 p.m. or e-mail fsj.src@gmail.com. at (250) show 10 a.m., awards and presentations at 1 For more information call the church callor Richard at (250) 785-4534. Girl Guides Thrifttion Store) call 250-787-1121. 6(250) p.m.785-3731 to 8:30 p.m. To register or for more information, callatTerry May 28 July- 15 782-2636. p.m. tcayer@ and the sale of• Abbeyfield steers and lambs 3 Fort p.m.St. John Fort Nelson Group may be held weekly, in • A Youth Relapse Prevention Cayer Cordinator toll free at 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail Housesatof is holding their AGM at • DinosaurSpace History Bus Tour Elizabeth Come on out and July 26 welcome. to 30 support local 4H clubs by Everyone • Alcoholics Anonymous Monday #300 8 p.m.the afternoons at Mental Health and Addiction- Services, dccnet.com. is limited so calland today. 7 p.m. at Northern Lights College. DirecCreek Tracks Tour with presenter Ty- purchasing an animal • Planet Vacation to fill the freezer, to learn Church Basement (closedor meeting); 9900 –Where 100 Ave.Catholic For more information call Chris Shaun at MayDinosaur 23 tors and volunteers needed. Memberships willZoom be sold prior to Bible School ler• Shaw from the Peace Region Paleontology Bee-Lievers Zip, for Zap and Zoom for Je- Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; more about the 4H or simply come to outBold 250-262-5269. First annual Peace Region Palaeontology Symposium featurtheprogram, meeting ($10). Please come and support our home Research Center. TheFossil bus leaves at 1 p.m. from door sus.information Lots of funcall activities: enjoy freeand familysenior’s fun! independent living! For more 8 p.m. people Catholic Church Basement; • The bible CitizensThursday Patrol is seeking who can volunteer at ing the fourth annual Road Show, speakers, prizes Clara atcrafts, games, Dinosaur Lake, Information 1:20Tumbler p.m. Ridge challenges, music and singing, cool snacks and a month. JulyPublic 23 and 24(250) 785-6450. Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday least five hours Perfect for Hospital those newCafeteria; to town, those con-8 guided children’s activities. Center Held atatthe Wear appropriate footwear, bringmore sunscreen and contact from about 9 a.m.safety, • Bonanza p.m.who Friendship want toCentre. make the community a safer Library and Curling Rink. For information (250) Ag Society May 2932 annual Fall Fair meeting friends. Come and join uscerned water. Limited seating available. For reserva- and Mud Bog. On •Friday, to noon dailyStay at St.tuned Paul’stoLutheran Church, 901 live •and received Cocaine - Tuesday 8 p.m. Cathto work, play. Anonymous Call coordinator Connie 250-262242-3466. Accessexhibits Awareness Dayfor in Fort St. John. the place tions, 782-7046 to liaison 10 a.m. News to 2 p.m., mudinformation. bog Cornwall Crescent. Phone (250)4530 olic Church Basement; Friday 8 p.m. Hospital or RCMP Rick 250-787-8100. Maycontact 23 the District of Hudson’s Hope at bench show fromNortheast for more (250) 783-9901. Cost: per person. registration40! at 6 p.m.May and 30 mud bog events begin- register or for more information. Cafeteria. - If you think you might have a prob• Alcoholics Anonymous • Country dance at $10 Farmington Hall featuring Highway Julyfrom 15 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., no minors. Tickets $15 August 21 anda22 ning at 7availp.m. For more those • Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern for times and places or someone to Lights talk to Dance each, • Theinformation Fort Nelsonabout Woman of Industry is holding golf tourna- lem with drinking. Call • Show and Tell Fossil – shareinformation, the his- events, The North Peace Horticultural Society is College (back door). contact Clayton (780) or Bill able at Farmington Store.Event For more call Clarisse ment atatthe golf864-0285 course. Lots of door •prizes, putter to be won and 250-785-8866. tory: bring along all your fossils to talk about. at (250) 719-8266. thier annuala17th annual Flower Show Ye’ Ol Watering Holebrings will a holding • The Community Market is held at the WestFort Nelson (250) 843-7954. an extra prize if a member friend that becomes member. Sponsored and Exhibition at the North Peace Cultural Cen- Anonymous andRSVP there will be fireworks end Campground every 8Saturday except Church on long • Alcoholics - Monday p.m. Catholic May 24 by the Hudson’s Hope Library at the perform live music Please to Karen Prouse at kprouse@sd81.bc.ca Hudson’s Hope Curling 7 p.m.Valley CoffeePlayers and present taken from after dark. On Saturday, more info or a Catholic vendor package Basement (closedweekends. meeting); For Wednesday 8 p.m. Church • The Forgotten HouseRink, -- Grizzly a matiMay there 30 will be a pancake tre in Fort. St. John. Entries will be goodies No charge. p.m. to 8Shower p.m. onand Aug. 20 and from 8 a.m.Thursday to please from 8 a.m. to 10Welcome a.m., parade at 10:30 contact Jaylene Arnold at 250-774-2541 Basement; 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Saturday nee at 3 provided. p.m. in Room 5 of the Community Centrebreakfast in Tumbler • The Wagon events,6the Baby GrandJuly 16 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 21. The Show and Cafeteria; a.m., trade show and bench show from to place or AudreySunday Reynolds 250-774-6574. 8 p.m. Hospital 8 p.m. Friendship Centre Ridge. parent Showcase will10 be a.m. taking at the Stonebridge Hotel at 1Flower • Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinics annual 5 p.m. and a gymkhana willatbegin on Aug.21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Bridal 11 a.m.Showcase For morewill in- takeTea Pouce- Tuesday Coupe 8 p.m. Catholic Church Base• Cocaine Anonymous May 29 to 31 p.m. The place 6:30 p.m. “doggy day wash” 11 a.m. to 3Retreat p.m. BBQ a.m. toFriday 4 p.m.8 p.m.•Hospital formation contact Randy at (780) 864-0565. The and continue on Aug. 22 from 11 ment; Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday 8 p.m. Old Cafeteria. • Couple’s “Lovefrom and Romance” at The King’s Valley May 30 and refreshments with donations toavailable. the Dawson Admission is free at what mud informabog event on •Saturday begins at 12 p.m., Library (closed). 250-786-0155. • Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights College (back door). Christian Camp. Accommodation For further The 34 annual Trutch Gymkhana is being held- come at the and Milebe amazed Creek SPCA, prizes, in-clinic demonstrations, there will be children’s northern community activities 11 a.m. Pouce Coupe • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community tion or registration call (250) 827-3549. 206 Trutch Rodeofrom Grounds, lots ofour camping space availablecan anddisplay. a games andtofun! ONGOING festwill at 4:30 Church Annex (the old Pouce • Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday 8 p.m. Oldlibrary). Library Saturday (closed). May 17 JuneBring 28 your pooch to Dawson to 2:30 p.m., a fiddler’s concession be onp.m., site.steak Great family fun, all ages ride!! Please Creek Veterinary Clinicclinics wherearewecoming will betohapSt. John with a raffle 6 p.m.262-5712 and a dance 250-786-0155 nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17. • Triathlon Training Fort St.supper John. Come calldraw Beth at (250) for more Fort information. py to give him or her a bathand – 238-116 Avenue • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you• Computer think you ClassChetwynd by Hiway 40 from at the Pouce Coupe Seniors Hall every Monout and learn about triathlon get prepared for thewith localmusic upcomJune 4 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (across from the fairgrounds). might have with a problem drinking, to an 25 • Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday and daycome and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 meets p.m. and Low Iming triathlons. Held on May 3,For 4, more and 6informaare clinics on July swimming • Ladies out of town dinner in conjunction the Oilwith Men’s tion visit www.dawsoncreekvet.com AA meeting. Call forCocktails times and places or some-classFriday DawsonGolf Creek Horticultural Society 8 p.m. atfrom the Public Library, 5012 46 pact exercise everyatThursday 10:30-11:30 a.m. Open stroke improvement, bike tuning and equipment and• The triathlon. Tournament presented by OilWives Club of FSJ. Julyhear 17 and talk to (250) beevents, having thier fromat10 a.m. at one Street.information 250-788-9658 call Carol at 250-786-5673 Come from18local triathletes and ask questions will about at 6Tour p.m.and andTea dinner 7 p.m. the to Pomeroy Inns 785-8866. and Suites. to everyone! For more • The North Peaceand 4H anything District invites youlike. to Sign • Fortdinner, St. John Multiple support to 4 up p.m. and pass picked up entertainment, at • NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the AirChetwynd training, preparation else you at A themapTickets arecan $50be and include: dessert, wine,Sclerosis the North Peace 4H Pool Achievement at at the(250)787-5780 group. If youavailable or anyone you know has MS and Anonymous the Art Gallery the morning of the and Tourdoor for prizes. port waitingmeets room. • Alcoholics Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at North Peace Leisure or contactDays Becky or on jewellry draw, games Tickets at FlowNorth Peace Fall FairforGrounds. Over 80 4H $5. The Tea willers haveMarlene any questions or just need please Centre. be by held at theFrontier Seniors Jewellers. Hall on Call Tumbler Ridge thetalk, Friendship 250-788-9658 bkeim@fortstjohn.ca more information. Tamee, (250) 785-8737 or to members fromlocal around the North Peace area will McKellar Avenue. Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at meets (250) Wednesday Admission the Tea isfor $5.morecall • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting • NA at 8 p.m. at the Airport waitingWed. room.8 Upcoming Triathlons include: Debbie at (250)to787-5100 information. 787-2652. p.m. 115 Commercial (Baptist • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Minor ball Park 5 pm-7 pm atChurch). Chetwynd Dawson Creek May 24 June 6 • A from Youth9 Relapse Prevention may • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor Ballpark & be Rec. Centre Diamonds. Fort St. John June 7 • Rotary Manor Annual Garage Sale a.m. to 12 noon. Group held weekly, the afternoons HealthRidge curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, Tumbler Fort Nelson June 28 1121-90 Avenue. Household items, tools, toys,infurniture, coffee at Mental and Addiction 100 Ave. Anonymous coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room - meeting Wed. 8 p.m. 115 Com-5 May 12 to July 28 and donuts and much more. Donations welcome Services, after May#300 4 (no- 9900•–Alcoholics more information calland Chrismercial or Shaun fromChurch). 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. Parkat(Baptist • Relapse Prevention Group - Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at appliances please). All proceed to For toward resident programs (250)there 262-5269. • Mondays: BingoTaylor - 6 pm doors open, 7 pm games begin. ComMental Health & Addiction Services. Contact Dennis at (250)262- activities. Rain or shine, no early birds, will be no sales be• “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) munity Centre Rms.• 4&5. 5269. fore 9 a.m. Families” is open to all caregivers •ofTuesdays: children TRmeetings every Drop-In second Tuesday at the Taylor Seniors (55+) – Floor curling, carpet May 23 June 14 and youth with Special meet the third Hall at 7 p.m. For&information call Bob at card & Fire board games, coffee cookies. Community • The Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John will be hosting a • Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion walk, wheel, run andNeeds. wheel-Webowling, Wednesday ofatevery month at theCentre Child Devel250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 chair challenge. Registration at 12:30, event starts 1 p.m. in Cenopment Centre p.m. toat8:30 p.m., 10408 TR • The Alaska Highway (Recreation Air• Wednesdays: Seniors (55+) Drop-InRRA – Cribbage, Whist & 100 Street. Music by Night Sounds. Members $10, non members tennial Park. For information, contact event leaderfrom Lori7Slater learning, be- Beginners craft Association) meets every third Thursday at company. welcome! 7 pm in the Library. Small $12. Everyone 19 and over is welcome. For information call Lucy (250) 787-1912 or slaterl@shaw.ca105 Avenue. Does your child havegood havior or other complex special needs? the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. For information drop-inWould fee. at (250) 785-2867 or Judy at (250) 787-0460. July 12 you like connect withGarden other caregivers? Child call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at (250) Taylor May 23 • North Peace Horticultural Society planstotheir annual please fewSearch 785-4758. • Civila Air and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every sec• The Magic of Sam Pearce Show is scheduled at the Stone- Tour. Bring your family and tour minding a variety available of Fort St.but John gar-call ahead days before the meeting. Call (250) Dawson Creek ond 785-3200 Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call bridge Hotel with the show to benefit the Fort St. John Firefighters. dens. for more information. • Craft group for Mental Health and AddicAugust 1 Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. May 25 to May 29 • Pregnancy tions Clients. Meets 1:30 -3:30 at 1017• The Marilyn Leffler Memorial Ride and Show ‘ntests, Shinepregnancy in sup- options, • NewpeerTotem Archery is now at theThurs Taylor Community Hall • Do you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a B.C. governandRegion. supportRegisare available at the 103 Ave., Dawson 782-4410. port of the Canadian Cancer Societycounselling BC and Yukon Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9Creek. p.m.(250) Contact newtotemment ministry or public agency? The B.C. Ombudsman may be Pregnancy CareSt.Centre. New loca• Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., tration begins July 1 for this all day North event atPeace Casey’s Pub in Fort archery.com. able to help. The Ombudsman’s staff will be in the following tion at #208 10139 100 Street Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. atAircraft Peace River Health John. Show ‘n Shine awards for seven motorcycle categories and(above•TD TheBank). Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation Association) communities on the dates listed below, and are available by apMonday and Wed. 8atp.m. Education All a rideintohours the viewpoint on Wednesday the meetsfrom every10thirdUnit. Thursday the Hospital Taylor Fire Hall at Room. 7:30 p.m. pointment to discuss your problem or complaint. Call 1-800-567- lots of door prizes. Event includesDrop a.m. to to 2 p.m. and Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. call meetings are at open. this fundraising event For information Richard 250-782-2421 or Heath at 2503247 to book an appointment or see www.ombudsman.bc.ca for Hudson’s Hope Road. Everyone welcome or to make an appointment call our785-4758. 24 hour hot• Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. to fight cancer. more info. line at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and August 21 to 23 Dawson Creekevery Tuesday evening at Parkhill Community Fort Nelson May 25 confidential. Dawson Creek. • The North Peace Horticulturalcompletely Society presents their 16th an• The DawsonSchool Creek 9700-5th ChamberStreet, of Commerce luncheons are Fort St. John May 26 • New has changed locations • Relapse Mental and Adnual Flower Show and Exhibition at the NorthTotem PeaceArchery Cultural Cenheld the first Thursday of eachPrevention. month at noon at theHealth Best Western. Dawson Creek May 27 for the We 3arep.m. at to our outdoor range, dictions 1017-103rd Ave., Dawson Creek, (250) tre. The event will be open to the public on summer. Aug. 22 from Different guest speaker each month. Members and Non-members Mackenzie May 28 which located northpresentaon a 100 Street on the 244 782-4410. Fridays from250-782 10 to 114868. a.m. Everyone 7 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4isp.m. Awards welcome. Contact: Lesley Pewarchuck Chetwynd May 29 Road – takewill a right after theby vet clinic, signsnon-profit are welcome! Please call to tions will take place at 4 p.m. Refreshments be available If your group has events orconfirm meetingmeeting. you wish pubMay 27 posted.while We are Thursdays • Local Shaun Whynacht is looking theopen showTuesdays is open. andlished, send at them by fax to resident (250) 787-7090 or via email to: edi• John and Eloise Bergen, missionaries working with ‘Hope for donations on both Saturday and Sunday p.m. Bows arepatio free plants, to try as well. Everyone to build a network of Dawson Creek and area art, houseplants, tor@northeastnews.ca. the Nations’ in Kenya were brutally attacked and severly wound- Categories include arrangements, 6:30 Enriching Your Life welcome. Contact newtotemarchey@live.com residents who want to get out and be more active Enriching Your Life or www.newtotemarchery.com for more info. on the tennis courts this summer. All you need is • Grandhaven District and Community Asso- tennis racket, a can of balls and some sneakers. ciation meets the third Tuesday of each month He will be holding a free workshop this summer in the Grandhaven Hall at 8 p.m. Keep this hall for new players, or if you are an experienced tenoperating in this community. nis player and looking for a nice, active match, Fort St. John Life “Focused is complicated on Family Eyecare” • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. he is looking to bring that community together 9808-101st Ave. enough - so we keep Join the Fort Phone: St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a too. If you are interested in getting involved, 785-2020 Dr. J. Grant Timmins minimum ofDawson five hoursCreek per month. For informa- contact Shaun by e-mail at shaun@bluecowcrebanking simple. Dr. John E. Gentles tion, call (250) 262-4530. ative.ca., or by calling (250) 219-6050, or join 900-102nd Ave. Suite 102 Dr. Todd J. 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Upcoming Events Peace Arts Events July 15 - 29
Dawson Creek: July 25 Garden Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., pick up tour pass at DC Art Gallery July and August Children’s Art Classes at Dawson Creek Art Gallery, Performing Arts Classes at Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre Fort St. John: July 15 to August 18 Peace Artists Summer Show and Sale at Peace Gallery North Month of July Free Kids’ Art Camp at Peace Gallery North Hudson’s Hope: July 17 to 18 Still Life Drawing Workshop with Dan Arberry
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Ask for books by Betty Waterton at your local library, or purchase them online. While many are no longer in print, they can still be sourced via Amazon.ca.
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Acclaimed BC author makes Dawson Creek her home
By Angela Fehr
One of British Columbia’s best-loved children’s authors now calls Dawson Creek home. Betty Waterton, author of over 20 children’s books and novels, moved from Sidney, BC to Dawson Creek in 2008 to spend her retirement nearer to family. Waterton began writing in the late 70’s, hoping to break into the children’s illustration market by writing and illustrating A Salmon for Simon. Her book was accepted by a publisher, but as she was a new author, the publisher chose to have well-known illustrator Ann Blades sign her name to the project to increase publicity for the book. A Salmon for Simon was very well received, loved by children and acclaimed throughout Canada. Though her stories were never to be illustrated by Waterton herself, she continued writing and publishing not only children’s books but a novel series, starring 12 year-old Quincy Rumpel. The Quincy Rumpel books are fun chapter novels, following the antics of Rumpel and her eccentric, spirited family. In sharing the highlights of her career, Waterton refers to a stack of scrapbooks, bulging with clippings, letters and photographs. Reviews from libraries across North America, letters from readers and authors, even rejection letters from her first attempts at publication are all included and the volume of print media about Waterton’s work makes it clear that she was a master in her field. Words like “deft,” “engagingly subtle,” “calculated to charm,” are peppered through the reviews. When listing original Canadian works as an alternative to the vast quantity of American offerings, Waterton’s books are invariably included. Waterton explains she made a point of setting her books in Canadian locations. Several books featured West Coast
imagery, Plain Noodles and The Lighthouse Dog both set in lighthouses, while Waterton moves to the Prairies with Petranella. The story of a young girl immigrating with her family to the Prairies, Petranella has been translated into at least three languages, the themes of the story being universally relate-able. During the 80’s and 90’s when her work was most prolific, Waterton travelled across Canada promoting her work. She did readings in libraries and schools throughout Canada, from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador. She valued Contributed photos the opportunity to connect with children while shar- Author Betty Waterton. ing her work, and her travels often gave her seeds for new stories. Now in her eighties, Waterton’s slowed down a bit, her most recent book being 2008’s The Bumblebee Sweater. Failing eyesight makes it difficult to work, though with the help of a magnifier attached to a television screen, Waterton is able to develop a few new ideas and revise old manuscripts. She’s also expressed an interest in painting again, developing her first love of art. Waterton’s apartment is decorated with framed artwork by the artist herself; lovely pieces in different mediums that make it clear that this artist is skilled with a brush as well as with a pen. Before beginning her writing career, Waterton did make an income by her art, doing caricatures for the Vancouver Sun in the sixties, “for which I was paid the munificent sum of five dollars,” she says wryly, and she’s been a portrait artist and a painting teacher as well. One can only imagine how special it must be for Waterton to know that her books are a legacy not only for her own children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but for children across the country.
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Fort St. John 100 years ago
Frank Beatton lived at the Hudson’s Bay Post on the north shore of the Peace River and kept entries of daily life in early Fort St. John. The recordings of this early Hudson’s Bay Company Factor have been digitized by The Cemetery Seekers and brought home to Fort St. John. This project was funded by the North Peace Savings and Credit Union. Over 4,000 images were photographed at the provincial archives in October 2008. Excerpts from July 1910 Friday July 1 Self at odd jobs, Fields in office. Joe at potatoes, a fine clear day. Mr. Jones arrived from Hudson’s Hope. Saturday July 2 Self after horses. Monday July 4 Self and Fields out after horses and found them. Joe at potatoes. Continues very fine weather. Started mining on the bars below here. Tuesday July 5 Self out after horses. Joe at potatoes. Fields on sick list. Mr. Campbell’s men came down with the raft of logs. River rising. Wednesday July 6 Self at odd jobs. Joe at wood. Expecting the steamer. River still coming up. Fields still on the sick list. Thursday July 7 Self busy at odd jobs. Fields in office, Joe hoeing potatoes. River going down. Friday July 8 The steamer arrived here this morning. Three passengers on board. Started to unload freight. Joe and Joseph hauling up freight. The steamer took on freight this evening for Hudson’s Hope. Continues fine, clear weather. Constable Jamieson arrived here and is to take Mr. Campbell’s place. Saturday July 9 The steamer left this morning for Hudson’s Hope. Taylor going up to receive the freight. A slight shower of rain in the afternoon. Sunday July 10 Self and Fields busy in office. The steamer arrived this evening from Hudson’s Hope and took all the furs on board. Monday July 11 The steamer left this morning with the following passengers: Mr. Fields for Edmonton, Mr. McCasphen of Revellion Bros. Also Mr. Campbell, government agent, who is going to Victoria. Also was Maur Joe who has a bad case of the clap and is going to the lake to see the doctor. Self busy at odd jobs all alone in my glory. . Tuesday July 12 Self looking after horses and getting wood. Blowing a strong gale of wind from the south. River coming up again. Wednesday July 13 Self and George hoeing up potatoes. Continues very dry weather. Thursday July 14 Same. Friday July 15 Busy as yesterday. George went after horses. River going down fast. The Beatton Journals and other documents can be viewed digitally at the North Peace Museum. Inquiries: (250) 787-0430.
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HURRY IN
TODAY
UP TO
$17,000
EVER
OFF SELECTED VEHICLES
Sale Ends July 31st
PRE-OWNED SPECIALS USED
USED
TRUCKS 2009 Ford F-150 Crew 4x4 PE1145 2009 Chev Silverado 1500 PE1144A 2009 Ford F-150 FX4 Lifted Rims/Tires 6539B 2009 Ford Econoline Wagon PW1162 2008 Ford F-350 S/C 4x4 “Flat Deck” 6467A 2008 Ford F-150 S/C 4x4 FX-4 6431A 2008 Ford F150 XLT S/C PW1151 2008 Ford Ranger 6462B 2006 Chev Avalanche 4x4 6333C 2006 Chev 1500 Ext/Cab 4x4 6448A 2006 Chev 2500 Ext/Cab 4x4 6440A 2004 Ford F-350 Crew 4x4 Diesel 6443A 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 6487A
USED
SUVS
29,995 $ 25,995 $ 36,995 $ 27,995 $ 34,995 $ 23,995 $ 24,995 $ 13,995 $ 24,995 $ 22,995 $ 24,995 $ 20,995 $ 16,995 $
CARS
2010 Ford Edge LTD 4WD PT1156 2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer PE1161 2009 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 PW1116 2009 Acura MDX 4x4 Loaded PT1134 2009 Ford Flex AWD Limited 5860A 2009 Ford Flex SEL AWD 6480A 2008 Ford Expedition PW1155 2007 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 PT1114 2007 Cadillac Escalade 4x4 PT1133 2007 Audi Q7 Premium PT1135 2007 Ford Escape LTD 4x4 PT1098 2006 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 6491A 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6574A
37,995 $ 37,995 $ 39,995 $ 25,929 $ 48,490 $ 36,995 $ 28,995 $ 39,995 $ 18,877 $ 46,260 $ 45,920 $ 19,871 $ 20,995 $ 15,995 $
2010 Ford Edge LTD 4WD PT1157
2010 Ford Fusion SEL AWD PT1158 2009 Ford Focus SEL 6504A 2009 BMW 328 XI AWD PT1143 2009 Ford Fusion SE 6514A 2008 BMW 535 I AWD PT1149 2008 Ford Focus LP1159 2008 Ford Focus PL1159 2007 Honda Fit Sport 6301A 2007 Ford 500 AWD SEL 6435A 2006 Ford Taurus 6274A 2006 Honda Civic 6164A 2006 Chrysler 300 6478A 2006 Pontiac G-6 6408B 2005 Honda Civic SE 6207C 2005 Pontiac Pursuit 6411A
29,995 $18,995 $ 47,360 $ 19,995 $ 57,160 $ 16,995 $ 14,995 $ 12,995 $ 14,980 $ 9,995 $ 14,995 $ 12,995 $ 12,995 $10,995 $ 9,995 $
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