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D.C. frac sand Debate over facility ramps up Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Members of the Dawson Creek RCMP wait for the arrival of the BC Internal Investigations Office on Friday July 17, after a shooting involving an RCMP officer resulted in a civilian death outside a BCHydro Site C event on the evening of July 16.

Man fatally shot by Dawson Creek RCMP officer outside Site C event STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca

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DAWSON CREEK - A BC Hydro Site C open house in Dawson Creek turned deadly Thursday July16 when 48-year-old James Daniel McIntyre was shot by a police officer outside Fixx Urban Grill.

According to an RCMP press release, at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday night Dawson Creek RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance at the BC Hydro Site C open house at the restaurant on Highway #2.

RCMP were told that a male was causing a disturbance and damaging property inside the event.

They were later told that the individual was flipping tables and knocking posters off the wall, and then was escorted out.

When police arrived at the scene, they found a masked individual outside the building, whom the original release stated was “believed to be connected to the event”, and although police officers on scene attempted to de-escalate the situation, “a confrontation occurred and the individual was shot.”

McIntyre was then transported to hospital, and died there of his injuries.

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McIntyre’s name was released by the BC Coroners SerContinued from Front. vice on Monday morning.

It has been confirmed that McIntyre had been holding a No members of the public or other officers were injured knife, which he refused to surrender. during the incident.

Witnesses said that even after he had fallen to the ground, The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) was deMcIntyre still refused to let go of the knife.

Video shot by witnesses and posted to the internet show the moments immediately following the shooting.

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was wearing a mask, however it can not be verified what type of mask it was.

Kilpatrick stressed that the focus of the IIO investigation will be on the officers involved.

“When an incident happens, officers are checked for health and safety, they are sequestered, they are typically photographed, their tool belts are typically secured, and they write up their notes.”

She could not confirm what types of firearms or other defence tools the officers present were carrying.

“The RCMP as well as the IIO spent close to four hours last night confirming what we thought was the most relevant, most accurate information, and to come and speak with you now almost 24 hours later and provide significant change in the information is not something that we typically find ourselves dealing with,” said Kilpatrick.

“I can say since the beginning of the operations at the IIO, that we have not seen a case that’s had quite as many moving parts and changing landscapes as this one.”

In a further twist to this story, Anonymous, the international network of activists and hackers, claimed in an online press release and on Twitter that the male who had been shot in Dawson Creek was one of their association, and that Anonymous would be seeking revenge.

“We will most certainly avenge one of our own when they are cut down in the streets while protesting the earth wrecking environmental policies of the Canadian government,” a July 18 press release attributed to Anonymous read.

“To this end Anonymous announces the launch of Op-

The focus . . . will be gaining justice (and vengeance if necessary) for our fallen comrade in Dawson Creek.

eration Anon Down. The focus of this Op going forward will be gaining justice (and vengeance if necessary) for our fallen comrade in Dawson Creek.

The release goes on to state that Anonymous will identify the officer who shot the individual and “dox” him, which means to post his information publicly: “Because the world has a right to know every detail about killer cops.”

The website of Dawson Creek RCMP as well as some other RCMP sites appeared to go down on Sunday; Anonymous’ Twitter account acknowledged the failures but did not directly claim responsibility.

An Ottawa spokesperson for the RCMP told CBC that the problems experienced on the websites were due to maintenance issues.

The RCMP also said that it was not familiar with any threats from Anonymous.

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Block Parent program on track for a Sept. start

volunteers, a home visit is fully with the support and help of other board members and required as part of the re- Block Parents, to do random checks at houses that display cruitment process.

Block Parent signs.

“This is done to ensure “If people have a sign up, to knock, and see if there’s the suitability of the loca- actually someone home. And then obviously just bring it to tion, visibility of the sign their attention, to try and correct the signs being left in the and to determine if any other windows,” she said. risk factors are evident in Another solution she’s come up with is for Block Parents the home, i.e., an unfriendly to tape some kind of a reminder on the inside of the door, dog, unsafe walkway,” reads so they will remember to remove the sign before leaving their emailed response. the house.

“Before the Block Parent “I feel like if people are committing to do their best, then sign is delivered, you have it shouldn’t be too much of an issue,” Coe said. to ensure you would be comAnyone who is interested in learning more and attending fortable if you ever needed meetings can request to be admitted to the Facebook group, to go to this home for help.” called Block Parents for FSJ and Surrounding Areas.

With regard to the query The program is on track to be launched this September. about a home based business, Block Parent headquarters said it would be Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott better to volunteer as an Valerie Coe, a single mom in Fort St. John who’s bringing the Block Parent program back to B.C. individual, and only display the window sign when the business is not open to enBRONWYN SCOTT sure the safety of the environment. reporter@northeastnews.ca “It is important that a home that displays a Block Parent sign is a safe refuge for children and seniors who may need FORT ST. JOHN – When Valerie Coe first made head- help. If a business is being run out of a home with people lines for raising the idea of bringing the Block Parent pro- coming and going who have not been included as part of gram back to B.C., she received a frenzy of attention, pre- the police check that is competed for the home, you cannot dominantly good, but some bad. ensure the safety of the location,” the email reads.

People had concerns, and questions. Although more As for GardaWorld’s query about having their security than 150 people signed up on the Block Parent Facebook vehicles designated as mobile Block Parent refuges, the page she’d created, no one was committing to sitting on the response from headquarters was that the Block Parent ProREPAIR CENTRE board with her, and only one sponsor had stepped up – her gram of Canada does not support a mobile refuge.

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In answer to how recent Criminal Record Checks and All that is changing now, as the naysayers are quieting Vulnerable Sector Screening checks have to be, the answer down, and answers to the public’s concerns and questions is they have to have been completed within the last six come rolling in from Block Parent Program of Canada months. headquarters.

Another concern that was “A lot of the attitude has changed. More and more people raised when Coe first preVold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. are starting to realize that it’s a good program, there’s lots sented to council was the of misconceptions out there, because a lot of people have worry that people would DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ now taken the time to realize that B.C., P.E.I., and New- leave the signs in their winDawsoAve. Dawson Creek, British Columbia 301-116th foundland are the only ones that don’t have a Block Parent dows even when nobody Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don 301-116th program. It’s all over Canada,” Coe said.

Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 was home. As Coun. Larry D C On Mon., July 6, Coe hosted the first Block Parent meet- Evans recalled in the meeting in Fort St. John to gather public input, and determine ing, this was a problem in next steps. Not only does she now have more than enough the past. names for a board, but other sponsors agreed to step up to Coe didn’t have a solution On July 16, 2015, 725 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek the plate. to that problem at the time, D1 - D2 Cows 125.00-137.00 At that meeting, the 12 individuals who attended had the but has since given it some D3 D4 Cows 110.00-122.00 opportunity to ask questions. The problem of pets came up thought. She intends, hopeHolstein Cows N/A – what of an unfriendly dog Heiferettes 140.00-160.00 that might frighten someone Bologna Bulls 140.00-175.00 THE 2015 DAWSON CREEK SENIORS GOLF TOURNAMENT seeking help?

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Suspected terrorist has bail hearing in Fort St. John BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Othman Ayed Hamdan shielded his face from media with a dark grey shirt over his head as he entered the Fort St. John courthouse on Wednesday, July 15, for his bail hearing.

The RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team arrested Hamdan, 33, in Fort St. John on July 10.

He has been charged with numerous terrorism offences: counselling to commit

murder for the benefit of a terrorist group, counselling to assault causing bodily harm for a terrorist group and counselling to commit aggravated assault to benefit a terrorist group.

“It is clear with this arrest that the threat of terrorism is very real and can happen anywhere, even in communities like Fort St. John,” said MP Bob Zimmer in a media statement.

“ISIS has made it clear that it targets Canada and Canadians. This arrest is a further reminder of the serious threat that jihadi terrorists pose.”

As the details of the case were presented to Judge Richard Blaskovits during the hearing, Hamdan, who was visible behind five panes of panelled glass in the prisoner’s box, would occasionally run his hands over his head and through his hair.

He wore the sleeves of his shirt pulled up around the elbows and appeared to be relatively composed. He held what appeared to be a copy of the Quran and took notes with pen and paper as the hearing proceeded.

At one point, while court was in recess, he told a sheriff: “I’m not nervous.”

Two days prior, on Monday, Hamdan appeared in court via videoconference, where defence lawyer Bryan Fitzpatrick requested a publication ban on all evidence and information that would be presented during the bail hearing.

Judge Brian Daley granted the request and, as a result, details of the bail hearing that can be shared by media are limited.

After hearing from both Crown and defence, Judge Blaskovits reserved his decision on granting bail and scheduled another appearance on July 31, at 9:30 a.m.

Blaskovits gave Hamdan the option of appearing by video rather than in person.

“It’s always hard to say what time it’ll take the judge to consider, to hear the case and make the decision about the time they need based on the facts of the case and the law, surrounding the issues,” said federal Crown prosecutor Todd Gerhart in response to media queries.

Defence lawyer Fitzpatrick wasn’t available for comment.

Hamdan will be held in custody until his next court date.

It is clear with this arrest that the threat of terrorism is very real . . .

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Frac sand facility debate heating up as opposed bring in provincial Ministries STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The opponents to a proposed frac sand facility in Dawson Creek are stepping up their efforts, as the city’s council and mayor Dale Bumstead dig in their heels on the matter, saying that a rezoning of the property is not likely.

Brothers Scott and Matt Butler, and Doug Scott, of Upper Montney Estates in Dawson Creek, have been strongly and publicly opposing the project since they observed work beginning on the property adjacent to one of their developments along Alaska Highway, and thought that not enough public consultation had yet been done by the city.

The frac sand facility was brought to the city’s attention earlier this year, and the rezoning of the land in question was discussed then rejected by council.

Council had decided in a closed meeting to keep the land at its current light industrial zoning, which allows for a frac sand distribution facility, because of legal advice it had received which warned that CN, the owner of the property, could potentially sue the city under such circumstances.

A website and Facebook page have been launched to promote the Butlers’ and Scott’s campaign, and over 500 emails opposing the frac sand facility have been forwarded to city hall, councillors and the mayor’s email accounts.

A poll conducted by Rushbrooke Communications of Vancouver, and released on July 13 shows that 87 per cent of a random selection of 258 Dawson Creek citizens oppose the downtown-adjacent location of the facility.

The poll was funded by Butler et al.

“This is clearly something people recognize is the old way of doing things. Every city across the country recognizes that industry should go outside of town, not right in the middle of it, and the city should be looking for ways to make that happen,” said Scott Butler.

“It’s interesting from that perspective, to see this and realize that I guess due to this fear over the potential CN lawsuit, the city’s willing to let the middle of town end up with an industrial facility for decades.”

The main issue, aside from the noise and increased truck and train traffic that the proposed facility would cause, are the potential health hazards that the presence of silica dust could cause those in the area.

As studies and research around the hazards of silica dust have been mostly in occupational contexts, conclusions around the effects to residents and other neighbours have thus far been largely speculative.

The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation of B.C.s Worker’s Compensation Act identifies silica dust as a “designated substance” or a known risk to human health.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a World Health Organization (WHO) agency, lists silica dust as a Class 1 agent, meaning it has been conclusively proven to be carcinogenic to humans.

One of the risks of long term exposure to respirable [breathable] crystalline silica (the type usually used in fracking) is chronic silicosis which results from scarring in the lungs due to particulate lodged in the tissue.

Chronic silicosis can form over a period of five to ten years.

The poll reported that once respondents learned of the links of long term silica dust exposure to silicosis and cancer, 77 per cent and 80 per cent respectively were less supportive of the project.

Men at 37 per cent were more likely to support the project than women at 23 per cent, and parents with children in the home were more opposed—at 68 per cent—than those without children at 59 per cent.

“If somebody applies for a building permit or a development permit within a zone that works, that’s what the city says the development can occur, so we wouldn’t stop it, or couldn’t stop it,” Bumstead told Northeast News.

“But I’m not saying that we couldn’t stop it, because you could always stop it, but the ramifications of that are and could be significant, both in terms of litigation and/or is-

sues, so it would be speculative for me to say what council will do because we’ll deal with it in August when we get the development permit brought forward to us and then understand the proponent’s plans in terms of ensuring that everything they’re planning to do meets the zoning requirements, and the bylaw for the zoning, and then council will make the decision as to whether the proposal will move 5 Name Brands ~ Good Quality ~ Best Sale Prices forward or not.”

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“Specifically, we are looking for the enforcement of engineering principles for discharged air from the proposesd frac sand transload facility in the middle What to bring: of Dawson Creek” the letter • Bring your Camera reads.

“This is a known carcino- • Bring your Lawn Chair(s) and / or Blankets to sit on gen proposed to be handled • Bring a small personal umbrella to provide shade or in case of a little rain. Children’s by rail, front end loader, strollers and baby carriers are fine too. conveyor belt and truck in the centre of a City of 11,583 • Be prepared and bring clothes for all weather. The weather can change between the times that the gates open and the end of the Air show. people.”

Scott and the two But- • There will be plenty of food, beverages and other treats for sale on site. lers were denied a second • Bring cash – most (if not all) vendors will not be set up for plastic money. delegation appearance before city council at its July • Wear sunscreen and sunglasses, take a hat, and wear comfortable shoes.

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“Mr. Butler and Mr. Scott • SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON THE already presented to council AIR SHOW GROUNDS. YOU MUST LEAVE THE AIR on these issues, at length,” SHOW GROUNDS TO SMOKE. said Chute, “so the conclusion from the mayor is that • NO HARD SIDED COOLERS ARE PERMITTED ON THE SITE they’ve had their opportunity, and so the opportunity • Bring hearing protection for younger children. should now pass to those who have not addressed • PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME! PETS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE AIR SIDE. council before.”

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

MILE O PARKS SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The City of Dawson Creek values the efforts of the Mile 0 Parks Society to operate the Pioneer Village, City Campsite, Rotary Lake and the Dawson Creek Bike Park. There is currently one vacant position on the Mile 0 Parks Society Board of Directors which is to be filled by nomination of City Council. All interested parties are requested to submit a letter of application, summarizing previous volunteer and career experience, along with any additional information the applicant feels would assist Council in selecting a candidate.

Expressions of interest will be accepted no later than 4:00 p.m. July 30, 2015 by Brenda Ginter, Director of Corporate Administration, 10105 – 12 A Street, City Hall, Box 150, Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 4G4 or by email at admin@dawsoncreek.ca

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Open Letter from Mayor Lori Ackerman

It is with regret that I inform you City of Fort St John employees represented by the BCGEU delivered 72 hour strike notice to the employer at 08:30 today - Friday July 17 2015.

The BCGEU’s job action will significantly impact municipal operations. Management and exempt staff will be working to protect public safety and provide the best services possible under the circumstances. However, during a work stoppage some city facilities and services will be unavailable to citizens. Fire and RCMP services will not be affected by this labour action and solid waste collection is a contracted service.

I wish to emphasize that we value and respect our em-

ployees. The City of Fort St John has put forward a fair and reasonable offer that will ensure that our employees remain among the best-compensated in the province of British Columbia. Along with wage increases, we are committed to ensuring that our employees go to work in a safe and secure environment, that they are provided with training and development opportunities and that their families are supported by an excellent benefits program.

The City of Fort St John has bargained in good faith with the sincere desire to reach a settlement with the BCGEU. Under the direction of Mayor and Council the City has tried to address a wide range of issues raised by the union during these negotiations and has not requested any concessions.

The City of Fort St. John has a bright future and it is our job to ensure that our community is healthy and sustainable: the kind of community where people want to live and raise their families. A happy and productive employee group is key to achieving that goal.

This impasse will eventually be resolved and we look forward to focusing on our goals and getting back to work.

In the meantime, we ask for your patience and understanding as we work through this dispute and do the best we can to provide you with the municipal services we have all come to expect.

A bit of common sense

What if there were an accident? Will the town be enveloped in a cloud of silica dust?

What if a rookie driver doesn’t fasten up his hatch properly and trails dust behind him as he drives through town?

What if—a million things.

The truth is, anything could happen. We just don’t know.

Legislations, regulations and safety rules can’t keep up with this type of growth, which is why there is so little concrete proof demonstrating danger from frac sand distribution facilities in residential or urban areas.

It’s unprecedented.

Try to find a city that has such a facility blocks away from houses and businesses.

You won’t find one.

Just because an area is zoned for something, and because there is as yet no evidence to show why a facility such as the proposed offloading one in Dawson Creek shouldn’t be built, doesn’t mean it should be.

Common sense should prevail here.

A large-scale facility involving the transfer by machines of

a known carcinogen which produces a dust so fine that it can’t be seen, and which has been proven to cause silicosis and cancer exactly when you can’t see it, just doesn’t seem like a good fit for an area which is surrounded by residential areas and is directly adjacent to the downtown core and the city’s most popular tourist spots.

Call me alarmist.

Call me paranoid.

But maybe a closer look could be taken, here.

Public health, even if the circumstances are murky and there are a lot of questions and guesses, should be placed at a higher priority on the city’s objectives than economy.

A threat of litigation should be no match for even the slightest possibility of a threat to the health of an entire city.

The health of the city’s inhabitants should trump everything. At least until more research is done.

What harm can a little research do? Not nearly as much as could be done by keeping our heads buried in the sand.

Regardless of how a piece of land is zoned, or who owns it, when the development of that land involves variables such as the potential for cancer or silicosis in the general public, eventually there has to be a common sense that prevails.

Silica dust is a relatively new substance on the large-scale industrial scene; only in the last few years has its use in fracking been ramped up drastically to the levels we’re seeing now.

The U.S. government is reevaluating their regulations around the transport and processing of frac sand. The World Health Organization has recognized it as a carcinogen.

WorkSafeBC says that if silica dust is present in a workplace, the employer must endeavour to replace it with something else if possible.

So it’s regulated inside the workplace, stringently. But what about the people who live and work just outside the borders of a facility?

Silica dust doesn’t know where the boundaries of a property are.

So will everyone within wind-range of the facility be required to wear a ventilation mask, too?

An expert has said that facilities like these always result in some sort of spillage. With a material of this nature, it’s inevitable.

Think about it: hundreds of trucks, hundreds of rail cars, all manned by people, who make mistakes, who are imperfect. Spills happen.

Mistakes happen.

Respectfully, Mayor Lori Ackerman

Stacy Thomas, reporter

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Kwadacha Nation takes an old building, transforms it into a youth centre activities for the youth. I mean, we have an outdoor rink, we’re applying throughout the world for funds to build a roof over it, but it’s almost impossible to get recreation money from anybody,” he said, in an interview with the Northeast News.

“Everybody complains and stuff about children, but nobody wants to fund something to keep the children busy, with recreation stuff. So anyway, we looked at that and we thought, you know what, we’ll put our brains together, we’ve got some extra funds here, we’re going to fix up the old admin building and make it into a fitness recreation community centre. For youth, and for the whole community, but we call it a youth recreation centre.”

Now, with nearly half a milPhoto Credit Facebook photo lion invested in rejuvenating Donny Van Somer, Kwadacha Nation chief. the 35-year-old building, it’s got a fully equipped fitness centre, a music studio for aspiring musicians in town, and BRONWYN SCOTT a hall that can be used for public gatherings, dances, and reporter@northeastnews.ca meetings.

Although they have received some funding help from a FORT ST. JOHN – When the old band office administralocal mining exploration company, Kwadacha Nation has tion building wasn’t quite adequate anymore, the Kwadaborne most of the costs. Van Somer estimates they’ve put cha Nation decided to give it new life as a youth recreation in about $350,000, and there’s still work to do. centre to keep idle teens busy.

“Older buildings are Now, two-and-a-half years not the easiest to fix up, since that decision was made, and the structure itself is the project is nearly complete, fine, it just had to be kind with just final touchups needed of gutted and fixed,” he to the exterior, and furniture said. for added comfort.

At a Peace River ReKwadacha Nation is located gional District meeting at Fort Ware, in the Rocky in Hudson’s Hope on Mountain Trench, approxiThurs., June 25, the board mately 430 km from the nearagreed to send a letter to est community, Mackenzie. the Kwadacha Nation in With no other similar recresupport of their funding ation facility in the community application to Northern of roughly 400, Donny Van Development Initiative Somer, Kwadacha Nation chief, believes it will be a hub of Trust. activity come the winter months.

The Kwadacha Nation is applying for a $30,000 grant “Situated where we are, very remote and stuff like that, through NDIT’s Community Halls and Recreation Faciliit’s very limited on resources or activity or extra curricular ties program to support the purchase of cabinets, counter-

Situated where we are, very remote and stuff like that, it’s very limited on resources or activities or extra curricular activities for the youth . . .

tops, lighting, tables and chairs, desks, filing cabinets and computer workstations to help complete the centre.

“We had no other place other than the school gym, and I mean, you take away from some of the school activities when they start using that for business purposes, community functions,” Van Somer said.

The work is expected to be complete by September of this year.

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The Sunrise Rotary Club, the Kin Club of Fort St. John, the Northern Dance Theatre Society, the High School Rodeo Association, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Fort St. John and the Big Bam Ski Hill will all receive honorariums for having helped out on the day of the concert.

BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca TAYLOR – Local non-profits benefitted greatly from the first annual CanolaFest at Peace Island Park in Taylor on Sat., July 18, an event that featured headlining Canadian country act the Roadhammers Organizers were still counting the concert revenue as of press deadline, but according

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Municipal operations will be significantly impacted, as the BCGEU represents 183 of the city’s 234 employees.

While some city facilities and services will be unavailable to residents, fire and RCMP services will not be affected by the labour action.

Solid waste collection is a contracted service, and will not be affected.

“We are meeting with the management team this afternoon to talk about potential impacts on city services,” said Dianne Hunter, city manager, in an interview with the Northeast News shortly after noon on Fri., July 17.

“Essential services, such as our potable water and testing

of that, sewage, if there is a sewage break, our fire department, the RCMP, those essential services will not be impacted,” she said.

The union has agreed that they will provide union member support in the event of an emergency infrastructure situation, such as a sewer main break, and have agreed to picket neither the RCMP building nor the fire hall.

“The public’s safety and security come first, notwithstanding that this is a labour dispute, we all recognize it’s our first responsibility to our residents,” Hunter said.

The primary concern union members have is with wages, as far as the city manager is aware.

Mayor Lori Ackerman released an open letter to media, asking for patience during the dispute.

“The City of Fort St. John has put forward a fair and reasonable offer that will ensure that our employees remain among the best compensated in the province,” it reads.

“Along with wage increases, we are committed to ensuring that our employees to go work in a safe and secure environment, that they are provided with training and development opportunities and that their families are supported by an excellent benefit program.”

As of Friday afternoon, July 17, no talks had been scheduled to try to resolve the parties’ differences.

A BCGEU representative could not be reached by press deadline, but a media release on the BCGEU website states that the union is looking for a fair and reasonable settlement, and doesn’t feel the employer put its best foot forward during negotiations.

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“We had several groups that we worked with to help us set up and tear down, and cleaning up garbage and parking and security, and so on and so forth, and so that’s how the money was given back to them,” Reaburn explained.

The sold out festival was a hit, with local acts Folky Strum Strum, from Rolla, Airik Clark, the Montney Coulees, C.C. Brooks and the Dog and Pony Show, and many more.

“I think it went really well, from what we’ve heard from people and also seen on social media, so far lots of good, positive comments about a fun event in Taylor,” Reaburn said.

I think it went really well, from what we’ve heard from people and also seen on social media . . .

CanolaFest was not only a first annual concert, but one of the first music festivals allowed to operate under B.C.’s new liquor laws, which allow alcoholic beverages outside of designated beer gardens, on the main festival grounds.

“I think it did enhance the experience because now you could go and enjoy the show while having an alcoholic beverage, and I think it also helped us to control the binge drinking,” Reaburn said.

“Of course some people did drink heavily – that’s going to happen at almost any event where there’s alcohol – but I think there’s a lot more peer pressure when you’re around other people and other families . . . it helped to control some of the alcohol, and we believe cut down on the alcohol related incidents.”

While the sun was blistering hot for most of the afternoon, rain came in the evening, just in time for the headlining act at 10 p.m.

“It really didn’t dampen spirits at all, most of the crowd still hung around and watched all the way through until the end,” Reaburn said.

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CHETWYND - From 5:00 p.m. on July 24 to 8:00 a.m. on July 27, ‘limited coverage’ will be employed at the Chetwynd hospital’s emergency department.

There will be no physician available for service in Chetwynd between those times.

Nurses will still be available to provide initial assessments to patients and triage advice, and the rest of the hospital will be operating as normal.

Those who experience an emergency situation during this time can call 911 for transport to Dawson Creek or Fort St. John’s emergency departments.

A Northern Health press release asks the public to be aware that once patients are discharged from Dawson Creek or Fort St. John emergency departments, they are responsible for finding their own transportation back to their home community.

This may include the Northern Health Connections bus service.

“There has been some transition between physicians in the community, and so at this time to be able to accommodate the needs in the community the physicians will not be available in Chetwynd at this time to see patients,” said Jonathan Dyck, Northern Health Public Affairs and Media Relations Lead.

“There are two physicians working full time in the community and we need to make sure that they get the time off as required. At this time we’re working through that, and the physicians are working really hard to ensure any limited emergency room coverage is minimized as much as possible, but with two physicians in the community there may be times that this occurs.”

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“The vehicle would have burned straight to the ground, the tires would have burned off . . . the environmental damage that would have happened, had that tank exploded, we’d probably still be out there doing some reclamation, because of the implosion in the ground,” he said.

“These two folks would never have been able to run out of the implosion area had that vehicle gone up . . . what these two people did, they not only saved their own lives, but they Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott saved what could have been a very, very big Stephen Picard and Amanda Pruden received awards from the explosion,” Colley said, adding that, had it provincial government for the smart actions they took when their blown, it would have left a substantial crater. work truck, full of extremely flammable condensate, caught fire.

It was 9:30 on the morning of January 8, 2015, when Picard and Pruden were driving along Sanataa Road, which is off of the Braden Road in BRONWYN SCOTT Sunset Prairie, and leads to Shell well sites. reporter@northeastnews.ca The Troyer Ventures employees began to notice a faint smell of smoke in the cab. They pulled over to investigate.

FORT ST. JOHN – When a fire started in their work “It wasn’t obvious where it was coming from at first, so truck full of natural gas condensate, Stephen Picard and Amanda Pruden fell back on their safety training and rem- we opened up the door to the sleeper and smoke was coming out from where the inverter was. We shut the inverter edied what could have resulted in catastrophe.

For their quick thinking and smart, measured approach, off,” explained Pruden.

They began emptying the truck, throwing boots and covFort St. John coworkers Picard and Pruden, who are also a couple, received merit awards from the provincial govern- eralls out the door to find the source. ment on Fri., July 10.

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International, was also denied a chance to present before council.

Jarrell is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Registered Occupational Hygienist, Canadian Registered Safety Professional and a U.S. Certified Safety Professional.

He was asked by Butler et al. to speak before council, but was to appear as an independent delegate.

Chute said Jarrell “was rejected on the basis that it was speaking to matters that are outside council’s jurisdiction.

It was speaking to work safety rules basically, and that presentation should more appropriately be made to WorkSafeBC or to the provincial government.

In an interview with Northeast News, Jarrell drew the connection between the occupational hazard of silica dust and the danger it could potentially pose to the surrounding areas of such a facility.

He pointed to WorkSafeBC regulations.

“When you’re dealing with respirable crystalline silica,” Jarrell told Northeast News, “it’s got an occupational exposure limit of 25 microns per metre cubed. In the ventilation part of that regulation, the discharge [into ambient air] can’t exceed more than ten per cent of that value.”

“What I do know from my experience in the industry is, there is always dust generated and released. Even with controls in place, there are still moments in the process where the controls aren’t adequate, and dust is released. . . . Based on the potential for dust release to the community, and the health effects, 100 metres or less is not an adequate buffer zone, and it would be placing the public at risk. Especially directly downwind. In every other facility I’ve seen, they’re usually in really industrial areas, and usually a buf-

fer between 350, 500 metres away. . . . The proposal location is not good.”

Bumstead told Northeast News that while he recognizes the concerns of the public and those opposed, he has faith in the regulatory requirements and legislation set in place by provincial and federal governments.

“I think the frustration from folks in the community, from what I’ve seen, is they just don’t like the fact that it’s right kind of in the centre of town, as you’re coming

Even with controls in place, there are still moments in the process where the controls aren’t adequate, and dust is released.

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“I think Doug Scott and the Butler brothers are throwing this health concern out there, [in] an attempt to raise the alarm of the public. There are frac sand facilities all over Western Canada, so for me, you understand that the sand, if it is dangerous, and I don’t know that, I’m no expert, but the provincial government and the federal government have regulatory processes to ensure that if a material is hazardous to the public’s health, then they have regulations in place to ensure that it’s handled and operates under those protocols, and so, like when people are dealing with other hazardous materials like gasoline . . . there are regulations they have to adhere to, so I think this whole issue for me is frustrating from that perspective because these guys are saying let’s protect Dawson Creek. This is about let’s protect their financial investments.”

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“It quickly got out of hand, smoke started billowing, so we got the fire extinguisher out,” added Picard. At first, it let out a mere fizzle. “I was like, ohhh, here we go. And then it kicked in,” he said, relaying the relief of that moment to media.

Flames started licking up the side of the sleeper on the passenger side.

They were able to put the blaze out with the fire extinguisher, and disaster was averted. From start to finish, they’d managed to get the situation under control in 10 to 15 minutes, the couple estimates.

Pruden attributes their smart response to their safety training.

When they’d pulled over, they put pylons out and let other road users know it was single lane traffic at that point. They shut the midnight switches off, which kills the constant electricity to all the lighting and wiring.

“You’re like, well get the fire extinguisher down, and you get going, and you do everything you have to do, and, just, it comes together,” she said.

An investigation of the vehicle revealed it was an electrical fire that had started in the wiring in the wall, behind a light that sits inside a small cubby on the passenger side.

The fire destroyed the bunk area, and the passenger seat in the cab was melted.

Since then, all of Troyer Ventures’ trucks

of a similar model have been outfitted with added protection to their wiring.

“You can do all the proper safety – and we do, we have an extensive safety program – but you can do all the right stuff and with the conditions that they’re working, in the rough roads and changing conditions all the time, equipment that is designed for highways, designed for rough roads, most of the time, gets pushed to the limits,” said Nathan Troyer, branch manager at Troyer Ventures in Fort St. John.

“You still need good people on the ground doing the work that you require to get done, and that’s what we rely on, is what our company is built on, is the people that can step into a situation like this and act . . . and save a piece of equipment, and save environmental damage, and their own lives, with whatever potential could have happened.”

Pruden and Picard had done all their pre trip safety checks of the vehicle, but wiring problems are not included under the National Safety Code.

“It really is just a very blatant, obvious example of people that have their head engaged in the day, fit for work, they’ve done the training, and then at the time of an emergency, that training kicks in, and they react properly,” Troyer said.

After the incident, Pruden, who is allergic to smoke, was taken to the hospital.

Picard was given another truck and went back to work.

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suggested, is bringing in third parties to do inspections.

The city is working on a plan to address the needs of the development community, according to Moira Green, director of strategic services with the city.

“We are working on a plan to make sure that we can meet their needs as well as the needs of our other citizens,” she told the Northeast News.

City services will be affected starting Monday morning, July 20.

A tentative agreement was recently rejected by 64 per cent of the voting membership.

“The BCGEU is seeking a more equitable offer in line with what other city employees are earning, including retroactivity,” the release states.

Some community members fear the labour action will have significant repercussions on their businesses.

The development community relies on the summer months for construction, and while some staff will be on M&M Meat Shops would like to introduce hand in the development deChristel and Mark Haynes as the partment for such purposes New Owners of the Fort St. John location as processing subdivision and servicing applications, city staff won’t be available for building inspections and Totem Mall issuing permits.

Fort St. John “Definitely going to af250-263-9500 fect the businesses . . . going to affect the work force, possible layoffs of workers, and it’s going to just push more builders to look out of town,” said developer Dale Neuls.

He fears construction will come to a grinding halt in the midst of what was turning out to be one of the busiest years yet.

“If this goes on for three or four months, then it’s going to be bad,” Neuls said.

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• Whimsical Wednesdays are back and happening every Wednesday, July 8-August 28. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. These events will take place at the Community Garden, located between 102 Ave and 100 Ave, east of 96th St., behind the Church of the Resurrection. NEAT will be doing crafts, playing games, and reading stories. Children of all ages are welcome so are daycares and camps. There is a fee of $2 per caregiver. Rainy days and Mondays always bring us down... so the program will not run in inclement weather.

• ArtSpace Summer Classes at the Cultural Centre. This summer were trying something new! artSpace is hosting three new art classes in July and August with fun for all ages - it’s never too early (or too late) to discover something you love! Exploring Art: Pencil Drawing with Kim Ans Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm July 8 - August 12 $195 all materials will be provided and taken home by the student Ages 15+ Zumba Kids Jr with Angelina Heer Thursday from5:45 pm - 6:45 pm July 16th- August 6th $40 for 4 sessions or $12 drop-in fee Ages 4-7 Sketching in Charcoal and Oil Pastel for Beginners with Penny Boden Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm July 16 - August 20 $195, all materials will be provided and taken home by the student Ages 9-12.

Tickets:Prices Differ • ArtSpace Presents : Zumba Classes For Kids Ages 4 - 7 At the North Peace Cultural Centre. Classes daily, beginning July 16th until August 6. 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Zumba Kids Jr : Little Feet, Lots of Soul. Age is just a number, but attitude is everything. Let your 4-7 year old let loose at the dance ‘n’ play party for lil’ feet. The only rule? They gotta come ready to rock out! Zumba Kids Jr classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities, and cultural exploration elements into the class structure.

Zumba Kids Jr helps develop a healty lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives by making fitness fun! Come visit us at the Cultural Centre during office hours or sign up online at https://tickets.npcc.bc.ca/ TheatreManager/1/login?event=1459. Tickets:$40 for 4 sessions or $12 drop in fee • Fearless Fridays - Friday, July 24, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:00 a.m. Fearless Fridays are back and happening every Friday, July 10-August 28. Join us at the Community Garden, located between 102 Ave and 100 Ave, east of 96th St., behind the Church of the Resurrection. We will be doing crafts, games, and reading stories. We want kids of all ages. Daycares and camps are welcome. There is a fee of $2 per caregiver. Rainy days and Mondays always bring us down... so the program will not run in inclement weather.

Location: Community Garden - Behind Catholic Church (102 Ave. & 100 Ave.) • Wheelchair Sports Program - Friday, July 24, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wheelchair sports are becoming popular among both able bodied and individuals who have physical limitations. Our Wheelchair sports program is open for everyone to try. Sport chairs will be available to use for the program. This is a drop in program that will take place at the North Peace Arena from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, July 10, 24, August 7, and 21. Adults are $3 and children under 17 $2; cash only. Come out and try a new experience!

• Doig River Rodeo - Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 1:00 p.m. to Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. Saddle up for the Doig River Rodeo each year in July! The rodeo takes place at the Doig River First Nation, north of Fort St. John. The event draws cowboys and cowgirls from across British Columbia and other parts of Canada. Maps to the rodeo grounds can be found at the Fort St. John Visitor Centre. There will be a pancake breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning 8:00AM - 10:00AM and it is FREE. Campers Dance - Children are

welcome which will be held on Friday Night. The Rodeo Dance will be held on Saturday Night with Beer Gardens.

Admission Fees: Adults (19 - 54) . . $20.00. Students and Youths (11-18) . . $15.00. Elders (55 and older) . . $10.00.

Children (10 and Under) . . Free. Weekend Pass (Per Person) . . $30.00. Dance Tickets with Live Country Music. In Advance . . $10.00.vAt the Gate . . $15.00 River First Nation Box- 56, Rose Prairie, BC V0C 2H0 www.doigriverfn.com.

• The 2015 Fort St. John International Air Show takes place Weds., July 29, at the North Peace Regional Airport. This will be the 23rd year of this stellar event, which always draws a huge crowd, usually ranging between 12,000 and 14,000 people. This year’s featured military acts include the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the CF-18 Fighter Demo, piloted by Captain Dennis “Cheech” Beaulieu, plus Military static. The gates will open at 4 p.m. and the teaser acts starting at 5:30 p.m. The main event will start at 6 p.m.

Admission: students and seniors are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Adults are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door.

Children 10 and under in School District 60 get a free ticket in their final report card. Parking is $15 a car, but a better option is to use the free shuttle service.

• Library and Beyond Camp - Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Every Wednesday: a full-day camp experience for free! In partnership with SD60’s Settlement Workers in Schools, LAB brings an integrated group of Canadian kids, new and old, out into the community to experience sports, arts and cultural activities in and around Fort St John. Make new friends from around the world! Space for this camp is very limited, and registration is required. Kids may register for ONE camp day of their chosing, and go on a waiting list for ONE additional day. This camp is funded

by School District 60, Settlement Workers in Schools, and by the Government of Canada (CIC). Ask how your teen (15+) can get involved as a Leader in Training! For more information please call the Library at (250)785-3731.

• The annual North Peace Fall Fair is always a hit, featuring tractor pulls, a cattle show, produce and flowers, sheep dogs herding, a cattle show and more! Camping is available nearby on a first come and first serve basis, but arriving several days in advance to secure a spot isn’t allowed.

This year the Fall Fair takes place from August 14-16. The fair grounds are located 21 km north or Fort St. John on Rose Prairie Road.

• Movies In The Park - Friday, August 21, 2015 - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Troyer Ventures and Shell Canada present Movies in the Park all summer long. These movies will be Penguins of Madagascar and the classic Grease. The movies will start at 7:00 p.m. On top of the movies, there will be food and of course popcorn being sold by the Watt School of Irish Dance. Make sure to bring a lawn chair and a blanket and enjoy a show under the stars. On top of Toyer Ventures and Shell Canada, we would also like to thank our sponsors the North Peace Savings and Credit Union, Good Ole’ Dayz, Alta Gas/PNG, Progress Energy, the Fort St. John Co-op, Driving Force and Eaglevision Video Productions.

• Campfire Cowboy Parking Lot Party, Sat., Sept. 19, at the Fort St. John Legion. Local Live Country Music at 2 p.m.

Save the date.

Taylor

• Top level gold panners from around the globe will be showing all us amateurs how it’s done once more at the 43rd annual World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championships in Taylor. This anticipated summer event will take place at Peace Island Park, and will likely draw its usual crowd of over 1,000 people. Duck races, a bannock baking competition, candy rush, an arts and crafts fair, and claim staking are also part of the weekend festivities. Fri., July 31 to Sun., Aug. 2.

Dawson Creek

• Dawson Creek & District Horticulture Society’s Annual Garden Tour & Tea. This is an exciting event where friends and family can join together to enjoy an inspiring and relaxing day. Sunday July 26, 2015. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase of Map and Tour brochure entitles you one FREE tea admission. Maps on sale the morning of the Tour & Tea at the Senior’s Hall. 1101 McKeller Ave. for $10. Enter to win the Birdhouse Door Prize.

• Peace Country Horse and Rider Association Wild and lawless Horse Show, July 25-26 at the Lakota Agri Centre.

New for 2015 North ridge Ventures Ranch Triathlon. Prizes for 3rd place, Competitor Draws, Jackpots, and Stake Classes, spectators welcome, addmission is free. Contact Jane Lewis 250-789-6851, Lynne May 250-789-3217. For an complete list of events please go to our website.

• Dawson Creek’s Annual United Way Fire Truck Pull will be taking place August 8th at Chances, Dawson Creek. Registration 9:30-10:30 a.m., the pull will take place at 10:30 a.m. BBQ lunch at 12 p.m.. Register online, www.unitedwaynbc.ca, or contact Emily Gallen for pledge forms and waivers at emilyh@unitedwaynbc.ca. Awards given out for fastest pull, best dressed/spirited, and most money raised.

Tumbler Ridge

• Grizfest is back this August long weekend! Music

lovers will enjoy a variety of music and festivities at this annual music festival. The venue is in Tumbler Ridge near the community centre and the high school, located within walking distance of the Lions Flatbed Campground and Monkman RV Park. Have fun with the family at the children’s play area, participate in the horseshoe competition, relax at the beer gardens, or volunteer at the different venues. Rain or shine, the atmosphere is charged with excitement. It is a good idea to have warm clothes and rain gear in case of sudden weather changes. Visit http://www.grizfest. com/ for more information.

Ongoing Dawson Creek

• Dawson Creek Ladies Hospital Auxiliary meets the last Tuesday of the month in the Hospital Conference room (3rd Floor) at 1:30pm. New members are welcome. Call Carol at (250-)782-4595

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• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tues & Fri at Tansi Friendship Centre, 5301 S ACCESS. Tues. are closed meetings (AA members), Fri. mtgs open. Both days from 8-9 p.m.

If you would like to have your non-profit event listed on our Community page, please email us at reporter@northeastnews.ca Check us out on Facebook & Twitter

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Editor: staff, and has been able to recruit experienced leaders departments.

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Over the years, I havecontinuing received support and encouragement from local politicians workers for these expanding industrial sectors This column, written and pubIncreased production and drilling coupled with new efficiency measures, stockpiles Daphne Hogg of Energy, Mines and youth of the region.

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Beatton Journal: July 1915

Photo Credit File photo Frank Beatton at the old Beatton house.

Thurs 1st A fine clear day. Self at odd jobs. The river still falling.

Fri 2nd Self busy in office. The Fire Ranger around passing on his rounds. The Motor Boat arrived from P.R.L. and after unloading some freight proceeded on her way to H. Hope.

Sat 3rd A fine warm day. Self in office. Went across with Johnny in afternoon. Mail arrived this evening and returned back again.

Sun 4th The Motor Boat arrived from H. Hope this morning and continued on her way down.

Mon 5th Very Hot all day with a few showers. Self in office all day. A big thunder storm towards evening.

Tues 6th Self busy in office. The boys hoeing up potatoes. A fine clear day. The River rising.

Wed 7th Mr. Cameron arrived from looking over the country and left for across with Ogilvie. A surveyor arrived from Cut Bank River after supplies. Continues fine weather. Self not very well. The River falling. A Boat with 2 men passed down the River this morning.

Thurs 8th Mr. Cameron & Ogilvie left the other side of the River for Pouce Coupe Prairie this morning. The surveyors also left. Self on sick list. Cloudy, started to rain towards evening.

Fri 9th A fine clear day with a few showers. Self in office. A man passed down here on a Raft from Ft. George.

Sat 10th Cloudy with a few showers. Self in office. The Fire Ranger arrived. 2 Indian boys arrived from Appassin’s Camp and report starvation.

Sun 11th Rain all day and continued all night.

Mon 12th Rain this morning but cleared up at noon. Self in office. River rising.

Tues 13th A fine clear day. Self in office. The River rising fast.

Wed 14th Cloudy with a few showers. Self busy in office. Bart Carmichael arrived from H. Hope on a raft. The River fell a little today.

Thurs 15th Rain all day. Very little doing. River falling.

Fri 16th Cleared up towards morning. The Motor Boat arrived from the Crossing. Mr. Birley came up on the Boat after making a trip to Edmonton. Self in store.

Sat 17th A fine clear day. Self very busy. The first meeting of the Conservative Association held here this evening.

Mr. Reid made President.

Sun 18th A fine clear day. Mr. Reid went out to fix Telegraph Line at S. Pine and found the wires down and broke.

We had our first meal of potatoes this evening. The Mail arrived from H. Hope.

Mon 19th Continues fine weather, a B.C . Surveyor & 4 men arrived from Mt. Sullivan on their way out. The Mail got in this evening.

Tues 20th A fine clear day. The mail left this morning for out. Mr. Reid out fixing the line. H. Hope Mail left this morning.

Wed 21st Cloudy, rain towards evening. Self in office.

Carmichel came up from the flat and is leaving in the morning for Pouce Coupie.

Thurs 22nd Self at odd jobs. Rain again today. Greathouse arrived from up the River, also Frances.

Fri 23rd Self as before. A fine day with a few showers.

Chs. Moir left with his pack train to M. Lake. Gregory & Miller arrived with canoe from R.R Landing.

Sat 24th A fine clear day. Very hot. A few of the Settlers arrived. Gregory & Miller left for H. Hope.

Sun 25th A fine clear day. A few showers in after noon.

Mon 26th A fine clear day. Self at odd jobs. The Fire Guardian arrived from up the River.

Tues 27th A fine clear day. Very hot. Bob Fry left for the South Pine. No sign of any steamer.

Wed 28th A fine clear day. The SS Northland Call arrived this morning from P.R. Crossing and after disgorging some freight continued on her way up to H. Hope.

Thurs 29th Continues very fine weather. Very hot.

Self busy at odd jobs. The SS Northland Call arrived from H. Hope and is on her

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way down the River. Const. Mansell arrived from H. Hope on the South Side. Mr. Parsons arrived from Pouce Coupie.

Fri 30th A fine clear day. The S.S. Athabasca arrived from P.R.L. with a few passengers, also Bishop Robins.

Mr. K. Birley & Mary was married this evening by the Bishop.

Sat 31st The steamer left for H. Hope this morning. Mr. & Mrs. Birley also went for a trip to H. Hope on the steamer. Self and the Boys haulling up freight.

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