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July 22, 2010 - Vol.7 - No.27

Inside

Nitrogen Plant in Dawson Creek - Story on Page 4

Christmas in July - Story on Page 14

Crop Tour a Success - Story on Page 16

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Publisher The Northeast News is delighted to announce that Brenda Piper accepted the role of Publisher/ Sales Manager of the paper effective July 1. Brenda grew up in Fort St. John and is a graduate of North Peace Secondary. She moved away for her post secondary education and came back to Fort St. John in 1985. She started as a sales rep at the Alaska Highway News in 1996 and moved to the Northeast News in 2006. She was appointed to Sales Manager in May 2009, and since then has taken on increasing responsibilities resulting in her most recent promotion. Brenda has been married to Gord Simm for 18 years and their three children all live in Fort St. John. Brenda has great energy and brings a real enthusiasm for building the paper and our related publications. She looks forward to serving all of our clients whether established or new. She can be reached at our office (250) 7877030 or by e-mail at salesmanager@northeastnews.ca

MPs visit Dawson Creek to get first hand look at shale gas development

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Members of the federal Conservative caucus, including Prince George-Peace River MLA Jay Hill, toured Dawson Creek and the surrounding area on July 16 to further understand the development of the region’s natural gas resources.

By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – The federal government is watching with interest the development of natural gas resources in the Northeast. Nine members of the Conservative party’s energy caucus joined Prince George-Peace River MP Jay HIll in Dawson Creek on July 16 to view first hand the activity in the Montney shale gas formation. James Rajotte, MP for Edmonton-Leduc, explained he and his colleagues make up part of a larger caucus of more than 30 members. He said when the House of Commons is in session, the caucus facilitates meetings in Ottawa with representatives from all sectors of the energy industry. However, in the summer, he said they like to meet with stakeholders all over the country. “We try to get MPs together in one region for one or two days to learn about that area,” he said. He said there’s been a lot of interest in the oilsands development in northern Alberta and the unconventional natural gas development in northeast British Columbia from MPs not from those regions, so that was the purpose of this visit. The MPs spent the previous day touring around Fort McMurray. “I think we need to reach out even more to our colleagues and make sure they are informed of the importance of the oil and gas industry and what it contributes, not only to the regions in which it may be located, but the benefits to the nation as a whole.” Hill said the importance of the oil and gas industry to the Peace Region cannot be understated and they will be bringing that message back to Ottawa. “We’ll be looking at every way possible to assist the in-

dustry in making sure it continues to create the thousands of new jobs that are being created by this new technology,” said Hill. “It’s just a tremendous opportunity here in the Peace River country.” Dawson Creek Mayor Mike Bernier said the visit was a good opportunity to familiarize the MPs with the type of development happening in the Montney shale gas formation, which is quite a bit different from conventional sources of natural gas. He said that included a tour, facilitated by EnCana Corp., of production wells and drilling rigs. He said one of the highlights was showing how many wells could be drilled on one lease, or pad, reducing the footprint on the land. The mayor added the caucus members were also impressed with the abundance of agriculture evident in the region and the ability for the two industries to coincide. The day also included a luncheon at the EnCana Events Centre and Bernier said the venue is a showcase of the partnerships between industry and the community. “Companies like EnCana have been such a big part of our community, helping to push us along and be part of the vision of seeing Dawson Creek grow and prosper,” he said. While the MPs’ visit didn’t include stops in Fort St. John or Fort Nelson, Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm attended the luncheon and said it was encouraging to know Ottawa recognizes the significance of the region to the national economy. “It’s very exciting times for British Columbia, for northeastern British Columbia especially,” he said. “In the next 10 years, I think the North is going to be leading the province and I think the province is going to be leading Canada.”

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July 22, 2010

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Dawson RCMP report making significant arrests of drug traffickers

By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – The Dawson Creek RCMP have reported making some significant arrests of drug traffickers in the city. Police made four arrests on July 14 after targeting a main supplier of cocaine in the Dawson Creek area. As a result of information from the public and police surveillance, they reportedly interrupted a drug deal, resulting in the seizure of one ounce of cocaine. A subsequent search of a residence on 92 Street in the 1700 block led to the arrest of three local males. The search resulted in the seizure of eight ounces of cocaine, with a street value between $16,000 and $25,000, a small quantity of marijuana and nearly $25,000 in cash. A 29 year-old suspect is facing charges of trafficking cocaine, possession for the purposes of trafficking, possession of marijuana and possession of the proceeds of crime. A 25 year-old male was charged with possession of the proceeds of crime and was also charged on an unrelated file for possession of ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking. A 20 year-old male was charged with possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, while a 26 year-old male was charged with possession of cocaine. Those individuals were all released from custody pending court appearances.

Cpl. James Rutledge with the General Investigation Section said the arrests are significant. “This group of individuals certainly are major players in the Dawson Creek area in the cocaine trafficking trade and that’s why they were targeted by us,” he said. He said as long as there is demand in the city for drugs the supply will continue, but hopefully the police pressure will slow that supply and deter other individuals from becoming involved in drug trafficking. On July 2, police report arresting a local woman allegedly very active with street level drug trafficking. The 38 year-old suspect was arrested allegedly in the process of delivering drugs in the passenger seat of a car stolen from Prince George. She was charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime after police seized 13 ecstasy tablets, a quarter ounce of crack cocaine, with a street value of over $500, and $3,800 in cash from the vehicle. She was granted a conditional release pending a court appearance. A 43 year-old male driver from Prince George, who was also facing a charge of possession of a different stolen vehicle from his hometown, was also released from custody pending a court appear-

Robbery, assault in Fort St. John FORT ST. JOHN – Police are looking for information regarding a robbery and assault on July 17 that sent one victim to the hospital with minor injuries. Two males were reportedly approached, assaulted and then robbed in the early morning hours in the wooded area behind North Peace Secondary School. The sus-

pects fled with a small amount of cash. The male victim was treated for his injuries and released from hospital the same day. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort St. John RCMP detachment at (250) 787-8140, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppersfsj.ca.

ance, on the condition he cannot be in Dawson Creek. On June 17, the RCMP arrested a 20 year-old male resident who is reportedly well-known to police and was out on bail for numerous violent offences including assault causing bodily harm, break and enter and forcible confinement. A search warrant was executed for the suspect’s home, resulting in the seizure of a prohibited weapon, a half-ounce of cocaine with a street value of over $1,000 and $3,780 in cash. The man was charged with five related offences and remains in custody pending a trial. A 20 year-old female faces a single charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking and was released from custody pending a court appearance. Rutledge said having the male suspect off the street is a benefit for the safety of the community. “Certainly having him off the street is going to make a difference for us in terms of serious crimes in the Dawson Creek area,” he said. “Somebody who is into those violent crimes as well as drug trafficking is a recipe for disaster.” Rutledge said the detachment recently changed

the structure of how members are organized, filled some vacant positions and added a Crime Reduction Unit position to help with drug enforcement and prolific offenders. “A recent increase in resources has helped make targeting these individuals possible,” he said. He added the public’s co-operation continues to be vital in these types of investigations. “It is very valuable, because a lot of times it points us in the right direction,” he said. “It’s a starting point for our investigations.” He encouraged anyone who sees suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods to call the detachment at (250) 784-3700, or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Northeast NEWS

July 22, 2010

Nitrogen plant proposed for Dawson Creek for oil and gas

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Northeast NEWS

July 22, 2010

Rock show in Dawson creates conflict in South Peace

By Matthew Bains SOUTH PEACE – Having classic rock acts compete for the attention of fans in the Peace Region on the August long weekend has the District of Tumbler Ridge concerned. Mayor Larry White and town councillor Kelly McManus relayed those concerns to their counterparts during a meeting of Dawson Creek city council on July 12. The conflict is that rock and roll legend Meatloaf is scheduled to perform at the EnCana Events Centre in Dawson Creek on July 31, the same day the music festival Grizfest kicksoff in Tumbler Ridge. White said it wouldn’t be an issue except Grizfest primarily features classic rock acts such as Loverboy, Chilliwack and Nazareth. “It makes this event at the EnCana Events Centre potentially harmful to our attendance figures,” he said. White said the town council and the community support the events centre, but he said they should work together to avoid situations like this in the future. “All we are asking from your council is that you realize our concerns and ask for due consideration for future years,” he said. “I would suggest that if Fort St. John were to have an airshow the same weekend as Dawson Creek, you would probably be a little upset with that too.” McManus said he was part of a delegation from Tumbler Ridge that met with representatives from Global Spectrum Facility Management in the spring of last year. He said there was an acknowledgment then that it wouldn’t be prudent for the events centre to go head-to-head with Grizfest with similar acts. He said he understands the priority of management and city council is to fill the seats, but he said this type of conflict is counterproductive to that goal for both parties. “Clearly, this year will be a test case for that,” said White. Ryan MacIvor, general manager of the EnCana Events Centre, said management never intentionally schedules shows to conflict with other events in the region. He said often it’s a case where the act sets the date and management has to make it work. “For us to turn that event away would be very challenging for us as a facility management company, but also for our contract with the City of Dawson Creek,” he said. MacIvor said they are eager to help the organizers of Grizfest in any way they can. He said last year that included lending some equipment out for the festival. Dawson Creek Mayor Mike Bernier agreed that Grizfest has become a premiere, showcase event for Tumbler Ridge, but he said he doesn’t think the Meatloaf concert will have much of an impact on attendance there. “I don’t think it will deter people from going to your event, because yours is a whole weekend-long event and I think people make their decision based on that,” said Ber-

nier. Councillors Cheryl Shuman and Theresa Gladue indicated they and their families would be attending Grizfest this year as they had in the past. Councillor Bud Powell said he wouldn’t be attending either event, because he makes a point of attending the World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championships in Taylor on the long weekend. He said with all of the events going on in the region, scheduling conflicts with the events centre are inevitable. Although Grizfest will feature the classic rock acts mentioned above, it will also feature Doc Walker, Mariana’s Trench, Social Code and much more. For more information on the schedule, other attractions and ticket information, go online to www.grizfest.com or phone (250) 2424246. Tickets are still available for Meatloaf, with special guest Lisa Bouchelle, at the ticket outlets at the events centre or the Co-op Mall, or by phoning 1-877-339-8499 or going online to www.dawsoncooptickets.com. • One of the most successful and celebrated Canadian musicians of all time, Bryan Adams, will play the EnCana Events Centre in Dawson Creek on Aug. 17. Over a 30year career of performing, songwriting, producing and composing, Adams has released a wealth of hit singles and albums, wracked up numerous awards and recognitions, including Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award

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July 22, 2010

Words of Opinion

Conservation is key

Northeast NEWS

EDITORIAL

Water is a precious resource – some can appreciate that as a fact, some cannot. In British Columbia, and throughout North America, that reality rings true, especially in the summer months when dry weather conditions can lead to both water restrictions and forest fires raging in the province. That’s why it’s good when partnerships, like the new one between Spectra Energy and the District of Taylor, can come to fruition, proving that some aspects of both industry and government are also concerned about the need to protect the water we have. The Province is predicting there will be 1.4 million more people living in British Columbia in the next 25 years. If we – residents, business, industry and government alike – do not jump on the bandwagon to conserve the water supply we have, it’s sure to be a struggle both now and in the future. So why not start now? As residents, we can do little things like not watering our lawns in the middle of the day or, if rain is in the forecast, not watering at all. As businesses, water conservation is also possible, to what degree depends on the type of business, but even a little bit helps. As industry, partnerships like the above mentioned are possible and, while it may take some work to get it off the ground, the success once complete is inevitable. And, finally, as government, education is key. To tell people of the need for conservation is not the only step that needs to be taken but rather demonstrating the drastic changes that will become so evident – to make sure the message gets across. And it needs to be done now – before it’s too late.

MP Report

Canada’s next Governor General chosen following consultations

The Senate was still sitting this week in Ottawa. As I mentioned last week, senators were working to pass important and timesensitive government legislation, most significantly, our Jobs and Growth Budget 2010, Bill C-9. This second phase of our Conservative Government’s economic action plan received Royal Assent on Monday to become law after a very robust debate in the Red Chamber. Eight other pieces of legislation have also received Royal Assent since the House of Commons sitting ended in late June. This included our legislation to end pardons for sex offenders like Karla Homolka. And legislation that will better prevent the manipulation of our immigration and refugee system with bogus claims while enhancing fairness for genuine refugees, also became law. The Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement also passed, thereby providing greater access to a market of 45 million people to Canadian farmers and exporters

of paper products and heavy equipment, announced last week that David Johnston will be Canada’s next Governor General. among other goods. Other laws receiving Royal Assent in- Mr. Johnston will commence his new role cluded legislation that will help First Na- when Michaëlle Jean’s four-year term ends this fall and she astions move forward with sumes her appointment as commercial developments the United Nations Educaand amendments to enhance tion, Scientific and Cultural access to Employment InsurOrganization (UNESCO) ance benefits by our soldiers Special Envoy to Haiti. and their families. This is the first time a Interestingly, the Senate Governor General has been passed 17 Government bills chosen following a robust in this session of the 40th Parconsultation process. Any liament, whereas the House past consultations have of Commons passed 11. I am By Jay Hill been ad hoc. Yet, recognizhopeful that when Parliament ing the significant and nonreturns in September that Members of Parliament in the opposition partisan role the Governor General fills will have spent the summer listening to as the Crown’s representative in Canada, Canadians and their overwhelming desire Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed to see other important legislation passed, an expert advisory committee to lead an unprecedented national consultation efincluding vital justice reforms. Speaking of Royal Assent ceremonies, fort to provide recommendations on who which are usually conducted by the Gov- should be Canada’s next Governor Genernor General, Her Majesty the Queen eral.

The advisory committee engaged in extensive consultations across the country, meeting with leading constitutional experts, past and current political leaders, and other distinguished Canadians before providing the Prime Minister with its confidential recommendations. Mr. Johnston is not yet a household name (he soon will be) but he enjoys the respect and support of a broad range of Canadians in every region of the country, among political parties of all stripes, and in government and academic circles. He currently serves as President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo. He has a long and distinguished academic career and a strong record of public service. He has extensive legal expertise and a comprehensive understanding of government. These are skills that will certainly serve him well when he becomes Canada’s next Governor General in September. If you would like to learn more about David Johnston, go to: www.pm.gc.ca.

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Editor: On Jan. 7, 1970, I started administering the VAT (value-added tax) in Germany, which was at the time applied at a 10 per cent rate to all goods and services. (In Canada, the tax is known as GST/HST). Never was there an argument brought forward from any federal or provincial government before, during or after the introductions of this tax to have a federal and provincial bureaucracy to administer this tax. It is regrettable that taxpayer money was wasted for around 20 years to fund a totally superfluously GST and PST tax system when one collection system would have done it much more efficiently. This fact should have been reason enough to either never have these two separate taxes in the first place or to harmonize the two tax systems a long time ago. Since any business cost including taxes is reflected in the price charged, the HST will lower the cost of doing business in our province, making our businesses more competitive. The logic consequence of higher competitiveness is more sales, which equal more jobs. More jobs for people puts not only more money in peoples pockets, but also in governments coffers. With more revenue, the government is able to charge lower taxes or provide more services for its people. Yes, the HST is applied on more goods and services than the previous PST was applied. But there are still a considerable number of goods exempted from the PST. For low and modest income people, including senior’s, the government will issue to about 1.1 million people HST credit payments, starting on July 5. Under certain conditions, the HST refunds for families will be higher than the expected HST annual payment. Since it is in my opinion inevitable and only a matter of time to have the HST implemented in every Canadian province, let’s have it now and take the incentive of $1.6 billion from the federal government before this offer expires. It is a major precondition for countries to join the European Union with its 27 countries and 500 million people to have a harmonized sales tax. Considering that the sales tax is, for example, in Great Britain 20 per cent, in Greece 23 per cent and in Germany 19 per cent, we are doing pretty good here with 12 per cent. Please let’s consider these facts before we engage in a referendum, which has little chance of success as long as an informed electorate will make the decision. Tony Stoeckl Baldonnel

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A message for new energy minister

This letter to the new Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources was provided to the Northeast News for publication. Dear Minister Bennett: Congratulations on your new appointment. There are those who believe you have just been ‘parachuted’ into this office, and that you will not be anymore concerned with the wishes and needs of Peace Country residents, than your predecessor was. I am hoping they are wrong, that you will actually follow the concerns of people who live here and I have always maintained that everyone is entitled to his or her opportunity to prove their worth – on their own merit. It is my understanding that you have spent time in the Kootenays. You will therefore be well acquainted with the disasterous results of building the Keenlyside Dam. I’m not sure anyone understood the ramifications of the so-called Columbia River Treaty with the possible exception of Norman Robertson, under secretary of state for external affairs, how we were

sold down the river, so to speak. I blush to think that I was part of the crews that slashed/destroyed stately old houses, hotels, gardens, apple and cherry orchards. What was once pioneer farms and heritage homes is now a 250-mile valley of dust in fair weather and mud flats in foul. At 16 and 17, I was too naïve to see that we were being hoodwinked and I cringe when I see the devastation we caused. Site C dam will be on a much smaller scale, of course, but just as important to the people who own it. ‘Wacky Bennett’, Gordon Schrum and their henchmen couldn’t look at the river valley without envisioning it as a source of hydroelectric power. They never considered the resulting catastrophe. Once again, I will offer the present/temporary government an alternative: I will donate a mile of the Kiskatinaw River and you people can once again play at being ‘Gordon’ and ‘Wacky Bennett’. It won’t cost you a nickel – all I request is that it be named ‘the Big Horne Dam.’ Ron Horne Farmington

Editor: I would like to inform your readers of the new rules and regulations regarding our seniors complex Heritage Manor I. This complex was originally erected as a residence for our seniors, whom are mainly pioneers of this country, as a safe and comfortable place to reside as they aged and their health became such that they could no longer manage the upkeep of their homes. For many, Heritage Manor I was the answer to their concerns. But this is no longer the case. The rules and regulations have been changed. When you sell your home, your assets become such that you are automatically disqualified from being accepted as a ten-

ant of Heritage Manor I. We are consequently back to where we were before Heritage Manor I was built. Our senior pioneers are being discriminated against, despite the fact that they have toiled for many years, have endured many hardships to make this country what it is today, have managed to save enough to be self sufficient in their declining years, now they find they are disqualified from being accepted as a tenant of our seniors complex Heritage Manor I. There are presently five vacant suites in Heritage Manor I. One has been vacant for over six months. This situation is unacceptable. Voice your concerns regarding this matter. Jeanne Clelland, Fort St. John

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July 22, 2010

Dawson Creek continues to grow, but some issues persist By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – More new developments are moving ahead in Dawson Creek. On July 12, city council approved a development permit application for a four story, 97-suite Holiday Inn Express off of Highway 2, next to Chances Gaming Centre and across from the Multiplex. Mayor Mike Bernier said the city will need more hotel rooms

as it continues to see pressure to accommodate oilfield workers. However, he said this hotel will likely accommodate visitors taking in shows at the EnCana Events Centre, as well as visiting players from sports teams including the new Dawson Creek Rage. “That’s going to be a needed addition down in that area, as something that caters to the tourists and the sports side of things as well,” he said. The development permit is subject to a 10-day notification period and a $50,000 security deposit. A rezoning application was approved for first two readings to allow for single family/duplex residential developments on a 2.56 hectare parcel in the northeast corner of the Crescentview subdivision, south of the Imperial Access Road and west of 17 Street. The Contributed photo applicant, 10322 Holdings Ltd., is proposing to build This is a conceptual drawing of a 97-suite hotel that was recently a gated, seniors housing project on the land. approved for a development permit by Dawson Creek city council. The application is subject to a public hearing and workers. Pipeworx Ltd. was proposing to develop a five acre the proponent would still need to apply for a development permit. Bernier said it’s the kind of residential project city parcel they own in the new commercial zone south of the airport. council would like to see as the city grows. However, despite the guarantee that the area would be kept “It falls in line with the goals of the city, which is to start making some smaller lots, which can make for more affordable clean and organized by the company’s chairperson, city counhousing and densify the city to avoid too much urban sprawl as cil unanimously rejected that proposal. Bernier said similar proposals have come forward in the past, we grow,” he said. and council recognizes many people are coming from outside One development that did not fit in with council’s direction was a proposal by a local construction company to set up a of the area to work, but they have adopted a policy of not altemporary RV area to house approximately 250 non-resident lowing temporary work camps within city limits. “It really deters from permanent investment and we’re trying to encourage people to move to Dawson Creek,” said the mayor. “We don’t want to be a boom-bust kind of town, where we have a whole bunch of workers then none, we want more of hhoomme e s ts atgai g n ig n g a sustainable growth.” He added they don’t want to lose any of those workers, but Want to sell your house fast for top dollar? Lesley MayMay Lesley they would like to see businesses and their employs make Owner Operator Owner Operator STAGE IT Dawson Creek their permanent home. Office: (250) 787-5297 Office: (250) 787-5297 Call Lesley • The mayor said officials with the Ministry of TransportaCell: (250) 793-2425 Cell: (250) 793-2425 tion have indicated they are looking at installing two pedestri(250)787-5297 | (250) 793-2425 lesleyamay@hotmail.com lesleyamay@hotmail.com an-activated crosswalks on Eighth Street where the 7 Eleven lesleyamay@hotmail.com “It doesn’t cost a lot to make a huge impact.” and Safeway are located sometime later this year. He said they “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 are also exploring options for the intersection of Alaska Av* Painting affordable to achieve achieve top top value value for for your your home home enue with 13 Street. affordable solutions solutions to

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“Right now, ouR community needs jobs” Bruce Sutherland, Prince GeorGe

July 22, 2010

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bruce sutherland is a business leader in the north.

Q: what will the northern gateway Pipeline project do for your community?

The major thing it will do is get more people back to work. Right now, our community needs jobs. We have tradespeople who have been out of work for a long time. Many people have left the community to get jobs. They want to get back to their families.

Q: do you have any concerns about the project?

I don’t see how a person can have a concern. B.C. is a world leader in environmental permitting when it comes to mining and pipelines.

Q: how has the consultation gone so far?

It’s an open process. It’s been good. Enbridge has involved everybody and been very inclusive. I’ve been to some of the meetings and I’ve talked to a lot of the people—there are no hidden agendas.

it’s time to bring jobs and new opportunity to the people of Northern B.C. Add your voice in support of the Northern Gateway Pipeline project. Visit northerngatewayalliance.ca. 33245 ENB Alliance Bruce NEN.indd 1

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Big Bird, The Cookie Monster, Elmo, The Count and all the popular characters from the hit children’s television show, Sesame Street, performed three live shows at the EnCana Events Centre on July 14. Children in the audience were encouraged to explore the power of their imaginations, in a fun and interactive performance featuring lots of singing and dancing. Debuting in 1969, Sesame Street is widely considered the pioneer of children’s television programming that combines education with entertainment.

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Project leaves legacy of sustainability in Dawson Creek

The 10 month-long job creation project, funded by the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement, offered 19 local, unemployed individuals the opportunity to learn new skills and gain work experience. Local business owner Shauna Hill managed the project and said it was a great success. “We only have three [participants] left that are not moving on yet into jobs or schooling,” said Hill, adding the project met all the benchmarks set by government. “In terms of projects like this, that is an incredible success rate,” added Linda Studley, who helped with online marketing for the project. The project focused on advancing environmental sustainability in the city. That goal included conducting 166 energy efArchived photo ficiency assessments of local homes and Helping to prepare the new community garden site was just one of the ways businesses. Project members were trained the Get Dawson Creek Green project helped promote sustainability in the how to assess homes and businesses and community, all the while providing 19 local individuals with skills training record that information in a useful dataand work experience. base. By Matthew Bains “At the end of it, we did a phone survey DAWSON CREEK – The “Get Dawson Creek Green” asking [home and business owners], with the tips we proproject has come to an end, but not before leaving a legacy vided them in a final report, what kind of impact have they of sustainability in the community. made on the environment through those tips and the results

are encouraging,” said Hill. Those results are available online at www.getusgreen. yolasite.com. Studley explained members were also responsible for writing grant proposals for non-profit groups in the community. A successful grant application to the federal New Horizons for Seniors program resulted in nearly $40,000 towards 20 raised garden beds built as part of the new Trailside Community Garden site. Members also volunteered to help clean up and prepare the site. “I would consider what they did true volunteer work, simply because it was not within our mandate to do what they did,” said Hill. She added the community garden is the type of project that will be a lasting benefit for the city. “This is true sustainability,” she said. “You can’t get fresher produce than from your own garden.” Get Dawson Creek Green also helped to facilitate two workshops in the city, one focused on shopping in an environmentally sustainable way and the other on alternative energy technologies for homes and businesses. All the information compiled from the project is available on the website mentioned above, including a complete list of energy efficiency tips and links to YouTube videos explaining more about the project. “It’s always a concern when you have a short-term project that the information you gather is going to go nowhere at the end,” said Studley. “So a lot of thought was put into making sure that information will go where it can do some good.”

FORT NELSON GENERATING STATION UPGRADE PROJECT BC Hydro is upgrading the Fort Nelson Generating Station, 16 km south of Fort Nelson. The station’s power capacity will be increased by approximately 50 per cent. Beginning immediately and throughout the duration of the project, truck traffic to the site and in town is expected to increase. Please exercise caution on the roads. Your patience during this time is appreciated. If you are using the highway between the town and the Generating Station you may want to give yourself a little extra time to drive to your destination.

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By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – We’ve all seen the advertisement where a woman opens a can of food and the roof to her home opens. The woman is forced to decide if she wants to eat or keep the roof over her head and closes the can before the roof is torn off. While some may not realize it, Capt. Ben Lippers with the Salvation Army said there’s many in the region who have to make the same type of decisions.

“Everybody knows it has been a very tough year in Fort St. John, work wise,” he said. “So some people that are used to making big numbers might be making slightly yes. But what about the person that wasn’t used to making big numbers and are making slightly less or nothing? Some of them are just managing to hold onto their apartment and they have to pick and choose what they buy at the grocery store and what they can feed their families. It’s tough and we see them every month in here. It’s hard to watch, hard to see, but we have to be there for them, so we’re the voice of these people in the community.” Lippers said with residents utilizing the food bank, the shelves at the organization are starting to get lean, so it is once again asking the community to come together and help out. The Salvation Army hasn’t had a food drive since Christmas, and while many residents continue to utilize the food banks resources, Lippers said people are so busy they often don’t think about the need to Store donate food in the summer . wide “And rightfully so, they’ve worked all winter, it’s time for vacation,” he said. “But, at the same token, there’s still the need there and I think it’s not that they don’t know that there’s a need there, it’s they Special get so busy in the summer and Orders they’re away and we need to Excluded really tell them we’re still here and we need your help.” The organization is also working towards having an emergency social services

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Mischief to Marquis Center FORT ST. JOHN – The Fort St. John RCMP are actively investigating a complaint of mischief that occurred sometime overnight between July 12 and July 13 at the Marquis Center at 10324 99 Avenue. Several windows at the rear entrance were broken when vandals threw rocks at them resulting in approximately $900 worth of damage. Police are asking individuals who have any information regarding this incident, to contact the Fort St. John RCMP at (250) 787-8140.

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President of the BC Grain Producer’s Association, Irmi Critcher, and the association’s research manager Clair Langlois, were happy with the turn out at the recent crop tour in Fort St. John. The tour gives local grower’s an opportunity to discover crops that are capable of growth in the region, research done by the association.

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By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – About 70 residents recently got the opportunity to see what their crops could be growing if they decided they wanted to try something new. As part of the annual crop tour by the BC Grain Producer’s Association, farmers from throughout the region came to Fort St. John to gain an understanding of some of the research the association is doing to discover new crops that can grow in the Peace Region. Crops included everything from different types of canola, field peas and, the surprising

item of the day, beans. While research hasn’t fully proven the different varieties that can be grown here, so far there have been results and those results will continue to be monitored. “Last year beans were grown and yields were obtained and there was no way to compare among varieties,” said Dr. Parthiba Balasubramanian, a dry bean breeding research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. “Here we have two sites, nine bean varieties and two locations.” Story continued on Page 22

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consists of: Approximately 7500 m2 of asphalt road construction Approximately 1800 m of curb and gutter Approximately 400 m of 3m multi-use trail Approximately 400 m of street lighting

Tender packages may be obtained by General Contractors from the office of Urban Systems Ltd. 10808 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z6 after 1:00 p.m. local time, July 16, 2010, upon payment of a non-refundable amount of $100.00 (incl. HST) by cash or certified cheque made payable to Urban Systems Ltd.

Invitation to Tender 86TH STREET ROADWORKS Sealed tenders clearly marked with the project name will be received by the City of Fort St. John up to 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 10631 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5. The work • • • • •

consists of: Approximately 1200 lm of curb and gutter Approximately 6800 m2 of Asphalt road construction Approximately 600 lm of 3m multi-use trail Reconstruction of existing roundabout Approximately 850 lm of BC Hydro concrete encased duct system

This Tender is also being issued electronically through the BC Bid website (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca) where any interested party may download the Tender documents directly from the aforementioned website. Tenderers that choose to register with the office of Urban Systems Ltd. shall receive email or faxed copies of all addendums. Any addendums, amendments or further information will be published on the BC Bid website. It is the sole responsibility of the Tenderer to monitor the website regularly to check for updates.

Tender documents are available for view at the City of Fort St. John and the Fort St. John Construction Association.

Tenders must be accompanied by the required Tender Surety specified in the Tender Documents

OWNER City of Fort St. John 10631 – 100th Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 Telephone: (250) 787-8150 Fax: (250) 787-8181 Attention: Victor Shopland, Director of Infrastructure & Capital Works

ENGINEER Urban Systems Ltd. 10808 – 100th Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z6 Telephone: (250) 787-9697 Fax: (250) 785-9691 Attention: Joe Thoms Project Engineer

OWNER City of Fort St. John 10631 – 100th Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 Telephone: (250) 787-8150 Fax: (250) 787-8181 Attention: Victor Shopland, Director of Infrastructure & Capital Works

ENGINEER Urban Systems Ltd. 10808 – 100th Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z6 Telephone: (250) 787-9697 Fax: (250) 785-9691 Attention: Rob Close, Project Manager

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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.

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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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Invitation tio Tender Charlie Lake / Grandhaven Fire Protection Society Invitation to Tender on A Water Line Install For installation and supply of materials to install 115 m of C-900 water main installed with Fire Hydrant and (6”) 150mm gate valve. This line needs to tie in to a (6”) 150mm A.C. line with a manifold, all work needs to meet the Fort St. John City Water Standards. This work will be Be partLake of a Fire growing team! Fire Hall Rd. done at the Charlie Hall, 13065 Company has Bids will beOilfield closingHauling by noon, July 28, 2010.

opportunities available at Foremployment more info please call Allan Pinkerton 250-264-7090 or E-mail clfire@pris.ca Pressure Truck Tank Truck Hot Oiler End Dump Be part of a growing team! Lease Truck Operators Oilfield Hauling Company has employment available All safetyopportunities tickets required. Minimum 3 years experience

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2005 Toyota Camry LE Grey exterior, Air cond, 4 cyl. Great on gas, automatic, PS, Cruise, AM/ FM/CD stereo. Brand new summer and winter tires. 70,000 km. $11,700.00 Phone: 250-262-6327 White 2009 KIA Spectra 17,500 Km and includes all weather tires. Asking $14,000.00 Phone 250-788-8841, leave a message (07/22)

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100% Solid wood furniture Pine beds $575.00 to Diamond willow king bed $1840.00 Pine, birch tables, Aspen bistros, willow barstools and log benches. To view furniture call Lisa in FSJ 250.263.7765 or Doug in Hudson’s Hope 250.783.9156 lynxcreekwoodsmiths.com (yrly)

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May June 1719 hanging baskets, cut flowers, ed when burglars broke into their African in 2008. Come July 13 6 totoAugust • The home Dawson Creek Alliance Church is dances July 25 for photography the summer.and If several there ischildren’s enough • Are you living with a chronic health condition? The Univercategories. Look for the flower show book in several and hear the testimony on how God’s love carried the Burgens The Fort St. John Public Library has sto• Christmas Dinner with all the fixin’s will hosting the “African Children’s Choir”at interest, they will start again in locations. the fall. We sity of Victoria Northern Authority of- South through theUnited ordeal.Church This Canadian couple from Vernon, have rytimes every and Tuesday andHealth Thursday in theare pleased Pioneer Village,BC 1901 AlaskaONGOING Highway, need more support to keep them going. For be held to at the Peace Up- the Fort St. Johnmore information call Richard at (250) 785fer ‘Living a Healthy Life withfrom Chronic Fort 1300 St. 104 chosen forgiveness, andCreek. are returning to continue summer with ages two to six 10:15Conditions’ a.m. perinHall, Dawson Creek,the at 7missionary p.m. Avenue, Dawson • The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society is seeking motiJohn. This and free ages six-session education livingsupper workserved they started in Kenya. wells, 21 growing food, and to 11 a.m. seven to 14 fromprogram 2 p.m. tofor persons and 22 Hot turkey at 6 p.m. TicketsDrillingAugust 4534. vated people to join their with chronic health conditions will be available at #300, 9900 100 helping to support six orphanages. The event is at Quality Inn at 3 p.m. At storytime we do games, read books, available at the door: Adults $15, seniors and • The North Peace Horticultural Society Fort volunteer Nelson team. If helping people sparks your interest the office atAnonymous #201, 10142-100 Ave. (above Avenue. The workshop six For Wednesday 7 p.m. make crafts and have meets lots offorfun. more evenings Flowerdrop by childrenfrom $10. For more information call the is holding thier annual 17th annual • Alcoholics - Monday 8 p.m. Girl Guides ThriftCatholic Store) or call 250-787-1121. 6info p.m.call to 8:30 p.m. To register for more information, call at Terry May 28 (250) 785-3731 or ore-mail fsj.src@ Show and Exhibition at the North Peace Culchurch (250) 782-2636. Church Basement (closed meet• A will Youth Group may be held weekly, in Cayer - Cordinator toll free at 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail tcayer@ holding at Entries gmail.com. tural isCentre intheir Fort.AGM St. John. beRelapse July 26 to 30 • Abbeyfield Houses of Fort St. John ing); Prevention Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church the afternoons at Mental Health and Addiction Services, #300 dccnet.com. Space is limited so call today. 7 p.m. at Northern Lights College. Everyone welcome. DirecJuly 23 and 24 • Planet Zoom Vacation Bible School taken from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 20 and Basement; Thursday 8 p.m. Catholic Church9900 21. – 100 For more Saturday information call Chris or Shaun at May 23 Ag Society 32 annual Fall Fair Where Bold Bee-Lievers tors and volunteers Memberships priora.m. to on Aug. • Bonanza from 8will a.m.betosold 10:30 TheAve.Basement; Zip, Zapneeded. and Zoom 8 p.m. Hospital Cafete250-262-5269. • First Regionexhibits Palaeontology Symposium featurmeeting ($10). Please come outFlower and support home and Mudannual Bog. Peace On Friday, received Showour and Teafor will begin on Aug.21 ria; Sunday 8 p.m. Friendship Centre. for Jesus. Lots ofthe fun activities: crafts, games, • The Citizens Patrol is seeking people who can volunteer at ing fourth annual Fossil RoadtoShow, speakers, prizes and senior’s living!cool For more information Claraand at continue for the bench show from 10 a.m. 2 p.m., mud door from 3 p.m. to call 7 p.m., on Aug. bible challenges, musicindependent and singing, • Cocaine Anonymous - Tuesday 8 p.m. least five hours a month. Perfect for those new to town, those conguided children’s activities. Held at the Tumbler Ridge Public (250) 785-6450. bog registration at 6 p.m. and mud bog events snacks and meeting friends. Come and join 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free Catholic Church Basement; Friday 8 p.m. about safety, who want to make the community a safer Library andatCurling more information contact 29 daily at St. Paul’s - come and be amazed at what cerned beginning 7 p.m.Rink. For For more information our northern us from(250) 9 a.m. toMay noon Hospital Cafeteria. play. -Call coordinator 250-262242-3466. Access Awareness Day in Fort St. John. can Staydisplay. tuned to the place to work, live •and about those events, contact Clayton at (780) Lutheran Church,• 901 community Cornwall Crescent. Alanon Tuesday 8 p.m.Connie Northern Lights 4530 or RCMP liaison Rick 250-787-8100. May 23 or Bill at (250) 719-8266. Ye’ Ol Phone (250) 782-7046 Northeast forormore information. 864-0285 September 12 to News register for more College (back door). • Alcoholics - If you thinkMarket you might • Country dance Farmington featuring 40! May 30 Watering Hole willatperform liveHall music and Highway • The second annual Superwalk for Parkin- Anonymous information. • The Community is have held aatprobthe with Coldrinking.Westend Call for times and places or someone toexcept talk to Dance frombe9 p.m. to 1 a.m., minors. • The is holding a golfattournathere will fireworks afternodark. On Tickets Satur- $15 each, sons will take place Northernlem Lights July avail30 to August 1 Fort Nelson Woman of Industry Campground every Saturday 250-785-8866. able Farmington For breakfast more information, Clarissetent ment at theingolf course. Lots of door prizes, putter be won andparking day, at there will be aStore. pancake from call lege beside the to road and the lot with on long weekends. For more info or a ven• Gospel meetings Centennial Park, (250) extra prizefor if a member brings a registration friend that becomes 8 a.m.843-7954. to 10 a.m., parade at 10:30 a.m., trade with the theme,an“Families startinga member. at 12 p.m. andFort theNelson walk dor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at God”, spon• Alcoholics Anonymous - Monday 8 p.m. Catholic250-774Church Mayand 24 bench show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. sored by the Montney Please RSVP to KarenChurch. Prouse at kprouse@sd81.bc.ca show commencing at 1 p.m. Mennonite 250-774-2541 or Audrey Reynolds Basement (closed6574. meeting); Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church • The Forgotten House Grizzly Players present a matiMay 30 more information, and a gymkhana at 11 -a.m. For Valley more inforONGOING Everyone welcome. For 8 p.m.Coupe Catholic Church Basement; Saturday nee at 3 p.m. in Room Community Centrecall in (250) Tumbler • The Welcome Wagon events, the Baby mation contact Randy5 of at the (780) 864-0565. Fort St.Shower John and Grand- Basement; ThursdayPouce 827-3747. SundayAnonymous 8 p.m. Friendship Centre8 p.m. Ridge. parent Showcase will be taking place •atAlcoholics the Stonebridge Hotel at 1 - 8Ifp.m. The mud bog event on Saturday begins at 12 Anonymous youHospital think Cafeteria; July 31 and August 1 • Alcoholics - Friday • Cocaine Anonymous Tuesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church May 29 to 31 p.m. The Bridal Showcase will take place at 6:30 p.m. p.m., there will be children’s activities from • The 38th annual World’s Invitational you might have a problem with drinking, Old Library (closed). 250-786-0155. Basement; Friday Cafeteria. Couple’s “Love andaRomance” Retreat at The King’s Valley May 30 11• a.m. to 2:30 p.m., fiddler’s fest at 4:30 times and8 p.m.•Hospital Class A Gold Panning Championships takes come to an AA meeting. Call for Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe CommuAlanon - Tuesday p.m. Northern College (back door). Christian Camp. Accommodation available. For further informa• ThePark 34 annual Trutch Gymkhana is or being held attothe p.m., steak supper with a raffle draw at 6 p.m. places someone talkMile to (250) •785-8866. places at Peace Island in Taylor. A regnity 8Church AnnexLights (the old Pouce library). Pouce Coupe Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages tion registration call (250) 827-3549. 206be Trutch Rodeo Grounds, lots of camping available and aSclerosis and or a dance with music by Hiway 40 from 10 istration desk will • Fort space St. John Multiple support on site at the park on • Alcoholics Mayto17 to June 28 will be on site. Great fun, ages Please p.m. 2 a.m. group. If all you orride!! anyone you know has MS Anonymous Saturday. Alongconcession with the panning events, we family 13 to 17. - Friday 8 p.m. Old Library (closed). •July Triathlon John.metal Comedetecting, call Beth at (250) 262-5712 25 Training clinics are coming to Fort St.have andinformation. have any questions or just 250-786-0155 need to talk, children’s activities,for an more Chetwynd • Computer the Pouce Coupe Seniors Hall every Monout•and aboutCreek triathlon and get prepared for thearts localand upcom4 Thelearn Dawson Horticultural Society or Sandi Class•atAlcoholics crafts fair,June a barbeque in the park and please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 Anonymous meets Tuesday 9:30ata.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Low Iming Held on Tour May 3, 4, and are clinics swimming • Ladies out offamily. town dinner with the Oil Men’s day and Wednesday willtriathlons. be having their and Tea6from 10 on at (250) 787-2652. much more fun for the whole Therein conjunction and from Friday 8 p.m. at the Public Library, pact exercise class every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Open stroke improvement, bike tuning and equipment and triathlon. Golf Tournament presented by OilWives Club of FSJ. Cocktails a.m. to 4 p.m. A map and pass can be picked will also be a community parade Saturday • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may 5012 46 Street. 250-788-9658 to everyone! information call Carol at 250-786-5673 Come hearArt from local triathletes and ask questions about events, at as 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. theheld Pomeroy Innsinand up at the Gallery on the morning of the morning, weekly, theSuites. afternoons at MentalFor more as well a pancake breakfast on at be • NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Chetwynd training, andwill anything like. Sign up atmorning. the Tickets $50 and entertainment, dinner, dessert,Services, wine, #300 Tour forpreparation $5. The Tea be heldelse at you the SeHealth and Addiction - 9900 – Airport waiting room. Sunday If youare would likeinclude: camping • Alcoholics meets Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at North Peaceon Leisure Pool Avenue. or contactAdmission Becky at (250)787-5780 jewellry and door available at Flow- call niors Hall McKellar 100 Tickets Ave. For more information Chris or Anonymous reservationsorin the park,draw, pleasegames call Peace Is- prizes. Tumbler Ridge the Friendship Centre. 250-788-9658 bkeim@fortstjohn.ca for more information. ers by Tamee, Frontier Jewellers. Call Marlene (250) 785-8737 or to the Tea is $5. There will be vendors in at- land Park at (250) 789-9295. Shaun at (250) 262-5269. • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Wed. 8 meets Wednesday 8 p.m. at thePark Airport waiting room. Upcoming local Triathlons include: Debbie at (250) 787-5100 for more information. tendance. • “Butterfly Families – Families• NA SupportAugust 1 p.m. 115 at Commercial (Baptist Church). • Tuesdays Minor ballSeniors 5 pm-7(55+) pm at Drop-In Chetwynd– Dawson Creek May 24 June 6 ing Families” is open to all caregivers of & Thursdays: • Tuesdays: TR Rec. Centre Diamonds. Fort St. John June 7 • Rotary Manor Annual Garagechildren Sale from 9 a.m. to with 12 noon. and youth SpecialBallpark Needs.&We Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board Tumbler Ridge Fort Nelson June 28 1121-90 Avenue. Household items, tools, toys, furniture, coffee meet the third Wednesday of every month at games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre • Alcoholics - meeting p.m. 115 May 12 to July 28 and donuts and much more. Donations welcome after May 4Centre (no from the Child Development 7 p.m. Anonymous Room 5 from 1-4 pm.Wed. Small8drop-in fee.ComChurch). • Relapse Prevention Group - Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at appliances please). All proceed to to toward programs and mercial 8:30 resident p.m., 10408 105 Avenue. DoesPark your(BaptistTaylor • Mondays: 6 pmAir doors open,and 7 pmRescue games (CASARA) begin. ComMental Health & Addiction Services. Contact Dennis at (250)262- activities. Rain or shine, no early birds, be no sales be- or other child there havewill learning, behavior com- Bingo• -Civil Search munity Centre Rms. 4&5. 5269. fore 9 a.m. plex special needs? Would you like to con- meetings every second Tuesday at the Taylor Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet May 23 June 14 nect with other caregivers? Child• Tuesdays: minding TRFire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bob at card & 250-789-9152 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 andcall wheelavailable but please aheadbowling, a few days or 250-787-5802. Centre Room SmallHighway 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, eventthe starts at 1 p.m.Call in Cenbefore meeting. (250) 785-3200 for 5 from• 1-4 Thepm. Alaska RRA (Recreation • Wednesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Cribbage, Whist & 100 Street. Music by Night Sounds. Members $10, non members tennial Park. For information, contact event leader Lori Slater at more information. Aircraft Association) meets every third good company. 7 pmFire in the Library. $12. Everyone 19 and over is welcome. For information call Lucy (250) 787-1912 or slaterl@shaw.ca • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer- Beginners Thursdaywelcome! at the Taylor Hall at 7:30Small p.m. drop-in at fee.the For information call Richard at 250-782at (250) 785-2867 or Judy at (250) 787-0460. July 12 counselling and support are available TaylorNew 2421 or Heath at (250) 785-4758. May 23 • North Peace Horticultural Society plans theirPregnancy annual Garden North Peace Care Centre. • Civil Air and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every sec• The Magic of Sam Pearce Show is scheduled at the Stone- Tour. Bring your family and tour location a varietyatof#208 Fort St. John100 gar-Street (above 10139 TDSearchDawson Creek ond Tuesday Hall 7 p.m. For information call bridge Hotel with the show to benefit the Fort St. John Firefighters. dens. Bank). Drop in hours Monday and Wednes-at the Taylor • CraftFire group foratMental Health and AddicAugust 1 Bob at 250-789-9152 250-787-5802. May 25 to May 29 day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday from tionsorClients. Meets Thurs 1:30 -3:30 at 1017• The Marilyn Leffler Memorial Ride in sup• New Totem is Dawson now at the Taylor Community Hall • Do you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a B.C. governnoonand to 4Show p.m. ‘n orShine to make an appointment call Archery 103 Ave., Creek. (250) 782-4410. port of the Canadian Cancer Societyour BC 24 andhour Yukonhotline Region.atRegisTuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. Contact newtotemment ministry or public agency? The B.C. Ombudsman may be (250) 262-1280. All • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., tration begins July 1 for this all day services event at Casey’s Fort St. archery.com. able to help. The Ombudsman’s staff will be in the following are freePub andincompletely confidential. Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River John. Show ‘n Shine awards for seven motorcycle • The Alaska RRAWed. (Recreation Association) communities on the dates listed below, and are available by ap• New Totemcategories Archeryand has changed loca- Highway Health Unit. 8 p.m.Aircraft Hospital Education a ridefor to the viewpoint on the every thirdRoom. Thursday the Taylor Hall at 7:30 p.m. pointment to discuss your problem or complaint. Call 1-800-567- lots of door prizes. Event includestions summer. We are atmeets our outdoor All at meetings areFire open. to this fundraising information at 250-782-2421 or Heath at 2503247 to book an appointment or see www.ombudsman.bc.ca for Hudson’s Hope Road. Everyone welcome range, which is located event north onFor a 100 Street call• Richard Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. to fight cancer. more info. on the 244 Road – take a right785-4758. after the vet every Tuesday evening at Parkhill CommuAugust 21 to 23 Dawson Creeknity School 9700-5th Street, Dawson Creek. Fort Nelson May 25 clinic, signs are posted. We are open Tues• The North Peace Horticulturaldays Society their 16th an- p.m.•Bows The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce are Fort St. John May 26 andpresents Thursdays at 6:30 are • Relapse Prevention. Mentalluncheons Health and nual Flower Show and Exhibition atfree the North Peace Cultural Cenheld the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Best Western. Dawson Creek May 27 to try as well. Everyone welcome. Con- Addictions 1017-103rd Ave., Dawson Creek, tre. The event will be open to the public Aug. 22 from 3 p.m. to Different guest speaker month.Fridays Membersfrom and Non-members Mackenzie May 28 tact on newtotemarchey@live.com or www. (250) each 782-4410. 10 to 11 a.m. 7 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awards presentaContact: Lesley Pewarchuck 4868.to confirm Chetwynd May 29 newtotemarchery.com for more welcome. info. Everyone welcome! 250-782 Please call tions will take place at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available If your non-profit group has events or meeting you wish pubMay 27 • Grandhaven District byand Community meeting. while the show is open. lished, send them by fax toresident (250) 787-7090 or via email to: edi• John and Eloise Bergen, missionaries working with ‘Hope for donations on both Saturday and Sunday Association meets the third Tuesday of each • Local Shaun Whynacht is looking art, houseplants, patio plants, the Nations’ in Kenya were brutally attacked and severly wound- Categories include arrangements, month in the Grandhaven Hall attor@northeastnews.ca. 8 p.m. Keep to build a network of Dawson Creek and area this hall operating in this community. residents who want to get out and be more ac• Are you tired of the crime? Then do the tive on the tennis courts this summer. All you time. 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