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Making history Allison Tubman, from Fort Nelson, was at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum to give a presentation and sign copies of her newly published book, The McDonalds: The Lives and Legends of a Kaska Dena Family, on Tues., July 15. For 10 years Tubman gathered information and pictures to tell the story of her family’s history, and the result is an intriguing tale of days gone by.
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FORT ST. JOHN – The City’s boundary extension application gained approval from the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development on Mon., July 14, which leaves the fate of the proposal in the hands of city residents. If the region’s growth continues as anticipated, the City will be out of available industrial and residential land within the next few years, according to a press release. The boundary extension proposal is to manage and accommodate growth requirements. Rather than directly going to referendum, the Alternative Approval Process
will be used as a cost saving measure, since holding a referendum is expensive, according to Janet Prestley, director of legislative and administrative services for the city. If 10 per cent or more of residents or property owners indicate they want the issue taken to referendum, which amounts to 1,366 people, since there are 13,662 voters within the municipality, according to Elections B.C., a referendum will take place. The Alternative Approval Process requires that those opposed fill out and submit a comprehensive Elector Response Form no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 21. “I’m sure people are going to say, oh, well look at how long it is, and, the city is doing it deliberately to try to get people not
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City casts a lifeline to the N.P. Cultural Centre BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The North Peace Cultural Society made a huge request from Council on Mon, July 14, in the amount of $75,000. In addition, they asked that the City of Fort St. John assume responsibility for snow removal from the Cultural Centre parking lots this coming winter. Despite having worked diligently to reduce costs and eliminate their operating deficit over the past three years, bringing the facility to a break-even position, significant and unexpected expenses this past year have impacted on the Society’s ability to operate as expected by the community, explained Peter Stringer, North Peace Cultural Society treasurer. “We are unable to absorb the additional extraordinary expenses in this fiscal year, and we are unable to borrow or raise additional funds to change our deficit position,” he told council. “We need immediate funding to continue to provide this service to the community.” The unexpected costs and additional financial impacts
include the illness and death of the art gallery co-ordinator and replacement expenses, amounting to $15,000, as well as a $13,000 increase of snow removal expenses, and an increase of $11,000 in building repair and maintenance costs. In addition, expenses for union negotiations, a consultant, a lawyer, and travel expenses have cost $35,000 combined. A $17,000 reduction in grant funding provided by the City of Fort St. John has left a total deficit of $91,000. A projected additional expense for a full financial audit will cost $15,000. “The North Peace Cultural Centre is aging. Maintenance costs have risen 47 per cent over the past three years. Significant improvements are needed to the structure and the facilities in order to simply meet the day-to-day demands of existing users,” Stringer explained. Mayor Lori Ackerman asked if the society has any reserve funds, or a system set up to deal with unanticipated expenses, to which Stringer replied they do not. “If we ever continue on a path of liquidity we will certainly be putting money aside, but at this point in time we operate on a break even basis, that’s the purpose of our activity, we’re not there to make any money,” he said. Neither the executive director nor the assistant manager, who hold paid positions to ensure the smooth running of the facility, were able to attend the meeting, which left the task of publicly requesting funding to Stringer. “I just view this $75,000 request as beyond an urgent request. In your words, if we wish to have the cultural
We need immediate funding to continue to provide this service to the community
centre functioning this fall and this winter, to me it would fall on the executive director’s plate to ensure that that happens,” said Coun. Byron Stewart. Stringer defended his colleague Bettyanne Hampton, indicating that she’d already postponed her vacation three times, and that she’s been a wonderful asset to the community. “She’s proved herself capable and very willing to do whatever has to be done, and I commend everything she has done, and I feel badly she could not be here, and I know she wants to be here, but it’s just simply not possible this time,” he said. The North Peace Cultural Centre has already had to close its doors on Mondays to cut costs. If council were to deny their request, it would mean more cutbacks and closures. Mayor Ackerman suggested a comprehensive solution to the society’s request. “If we were to move forward, and were to entertain a resolution that our staff work with your staff to come to a solution on this, and something where perhaps we get more than just your board involved in the strategic direction of the facility to ensure that there is an appropriate planning and funding model in place for the community, would that be received well?” she asked. Stringer replied favourably. “I think it’s essential. In order for us to go forward properly we need to gather the partners together and decide how we’re best going to provide this service to the community. I don’t feel that the existing funding arrangement works,” he said. Council agreed to direct staff to bring a report to council that takes into consideration emergency funding for the North Peace Cultural Society, the strategic direction of the Centre, and the appropriate planning, funding and governance model. The North Peace Cultural Centre supports 165,000 visits each year, be it for the library, the art gallery, the café, seminars or various classes and community events.
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for her book, and on Tues., July 15, she gave a presentation and held a book signing at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. “The closest trading post was several FORT ST. JOHN – Allison Tubman’s days’ travel away and the family would new book tells the story of a Kaska Dena have to trap and hunt all winter to have family who decided to stay in the bush enough goods to be able to trade,” Tubman when most members of Native tribes said in her presentation. They had to build their own homes, hunt moved closer to trading posts and formed their own food, gather their own water and communities. The McDonalds: The Lives and Legends cut their own firewood, and they only had of a Kaska Dena Family reaches back as themselves to depend on. In winter they would travel by dogsled far as the 1800s and delves into the lives of Charlie and Nelly McDonald and their or on foot, and in the summer they used the rivers. many children. “It is told that the family would travel Tubman, from Fort Nelson, spent ten years compiling information and pictures down river in the spring to Nelson Forks with their furs to trade, and would spend the entire summer travelling back to their the original territory,” she said. There was a time that the McDonalds were part Overhead Door Co of of a tribe that consisted of Fort St. John 16 families, but when the flu epidemic swept through northern British Columbia 8215 93 Street in 1932, the McDonalds and Fort St. John, BC one small girl were the only survivors. Charlie and Nelly 250-787-0216 took her under their care and she soon became part of the family. Tubman was inspired to write the book by her mothFIR PELLETS er’s reminiscences and the & STOVES legends she’s shared with her in stock daughter. “Even to this day my mother tells me new and We do ICBC intriguing stories about Claims at shop the past that I have never
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that might reasonably come along. Obviously, we don’t chickens in a residential zone, and was ordered to remove want any compounds on city lots with pigs, I’m sure that them within 14 days. Failure to do so would leave Broberg would be unacceptable...I might want to have some gaming with a fine ranging from $100 to $2,000. hens or some things like that,” Parslow said. DAWSON CREEK - After a compelling argument from Coun. Shaely Wilbur suggested bees may be a nice adone city resident, council has hatched a plan to make keep- dition. ing backyard hens permissible under the City’s Animal Mayor Dale Bumstead said that council needs to be speControl Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw. cific when including animals in the bylaw. Chief adminUntil amendments to the current bylaws allowing back- istrative officer, Jim Chute, said that council will likely yard chickens are made, staff have been directed not to en- receive a mix of responses. force the bylaws on residents who already keep poultry on “What if you have a citizen that would be happy to have their property. hens, but wouldn’t be happy to have goats? Unless you are The proposed amendments are not expected to come to putting them each out one at a time, you are going to get council until the end of the summer, and will be subject to some blurring of the lines,” said Chute. public consultation and a public hearing. “You have more than one individual in town with hens A list of other animals may also be up for inclusion in in the backyard now, and some neighbors are ok with that, Broberg currently keeps five hens and five chicks in her the Animal Control bylaw, as per Coun. Charlie Parslow’s and in the case of the delegation, some are not. Believe me, side yard and backyard, and has kept hens for over two request. we get a quick call when there is a goat, we have yet to years. She said she hasn’t bought eggs for her family of “I support hens, but I would like us to look at other things find the neighbourhood that five since November 2012. can accommodate the goat,” City’s bylaws are regularly complaint-driven, and comhe said. plainants can remain anonymous. Broberg said that because Coun. Cheryl Shuman the complaint was anonymous, she was never given the opmade the motion that coun- portunity to make amends if the chickens were bothering cil consider updating their her neighbours or impacting upon their rights in some way. According to a July 15 RCMP press JILL EARL bylaw to allow backyard “As I understand it, just that I have chickens is impactrelease, a garbage can in the downtown news@northeastnews.ca hens, after a delegation from ing upon someone’s rights, so my next question is: who core and three dumpsters outside local Cynthia Broberg during their am I hurting? Because if my rights and freedoms aren’t inbusinesses were set ablaze. They beDAWSON CREEK - A 19-year-old lieved all fires were deliberately set. regular council meeting on terfering with someone else's rights and freedoms, then it male was in police custody last week, folJuly 14. seems like a fairly simple thing for me to be able to keep “None of the businesses sustained lowing the fifth dumpster fire in the city’s any damages, but with the hot and dry Broberg received a let- chickens,” Broberg said, adding that hers is not the only downtown. The fire was set in the early weather, one can imagine it would not ter on July 3 stating that she residence in the city with chickens. morning of July 16. was in violation of the City’s take much to ignite a much larger fire,” Between July 13 and 14, the Dawson the release said. Continued on Page 17. Zoning byRZkeeping 2547 f-aBylaw Zero-Turn Series_Ad Mat_E.qxp_Layout 1 Mar/3/2014 8:01 AM Page 1 Creek Fire Department and RCMP reThe male was kept in custody pendsponded to four suspicious fires along ing an appearance before the Provincial Alaska Avenue. Court in Dawson Creek.
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The Forgotten North
Dear Editor, I am writing you regarding the very critical and life threatening situation that is occurring in our community. Eighteen months ago, while we still had 32 residing physicians, myself and 5 of our local doctors visited our MLA’s office for a meeting at which we discussed the medical crisis which was arising. We had two meetings in total and a committee was supposed to have been formed to investigate the problem and suggest some ways in which to improve the situation. Nothing further has developed following our meetings and we have now lost many more valuable physicians for many reasons. I firmly believe that the main reason for this loss of physicians is the disorganization and lack of leadership in our Northern Health Board since Prince George was included and became the biggest factor in our Region. Back in the good old days, before Prince
George was included, representatives from each city in our region such as Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd, Hudson Hope, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson and Fort St. John would meet and oversaw our own Northern Health Board. I feel that this is how the Northern Health Board should be controlled once again and we the people of the North should have control of our own Health Board and our own funds with which to run it. After all, the majority of the money for the province is made in these Northern communities. In my opinion, Prince George is Central British Columbia and should return to their own Health Board once again. Our Medical System was once one to be proud of in its day but is now dwindling almost to non-existence; we, the People of The North, are the only ones who can try to change this. When the Premiere recently flew into our area she stated to the media how important Fort St John is to the rest of the province and yet did not address our current Medical Crisis.
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The PRRD has finally announced to the public, the recinding of the Bylaw 1996-2011. It took a relentless fight and effort on the part of a small number of individuals to accomplish this. Is this the end of the matter ? A statement by PRRD chair person, Karen Goodings, throws some light on the matter “if there is another Bylaw considered, It wouldn’t be until after the Election, which will be in November”. So, this tells me that they are considering the matter again. After the next election they will be elected for a four year
term instead of two, a lot can be accomplished in 4 years! Do you trust these people not to try to sneak another Bylaw in??? I don’t!! Also, these people have another agenda looming on the horizon, a ‘Rural Municipal Regional District’. The former Regional District Manager, Fred Bannam, now works for this group. OH OH!! Something is stinking in Denmark. Keep your eyes and ears open! Jim Ross Jackfish Lake
We, the Workers and Families who live in these Northern Communities, dare not get sick for fear that we will not be able to be seen by one of only 12 doctors who are currently serving a population of approximately 30,000 people in Fort St. John and the surrounding area. And yet, despite this, they are talking about the Site C Dam and some large pipelines which will bring an influx of additional residents who will also be without a family doctor to care for them. I have lived here all of my life and have watched our city grow and have not, until now, seen so many growing problems as we currently have. Being in business over 28 years, I have many people coming through my door every day, many of whom have grave concerns regarding our current Medical situation. Some of the complaints heard most often are waiting more than a month for an appointment with your doctor, long waiting lists to see specialists, long waits for surgeries, the seniors in our long-term care facilities who are all but forgotten, the need to travel to Grande Prairie, Alberta to receive an MRI, The poor level of cleanliness is some of our provincial hospitals and the poor food services in many of our hospitals. It is time for a complete overhaul of our Medical System, both provincially and federally. Some suggestions that may help to relieve our current crisis: • Possibly reduce Bureaucrats by as much as 20% • A possible user fee to be charged • Walk-in clinics which are open later every day, most people who work in the Oil & Gas field do not return to town until after 7:00 pm. This would also help to reduce the high cost of emergency room visits. • Private consultants hired by the provinces to visit hospitals unannounced and
evaluate client care, cleanliness and food services in each hospital. Only after a hospital had reached a satisfactory rating in these areas (say 80%), would a grant be issued from the federal government for that hospital. • People who are required to travel outside of their region for medical services such as surgeries, specialist visit, oncological service, should be given 100% of their expenses back in the form of a tax deduction. • Last but not least, an escalating BC Medical Premium based on income could be considered. Unfortunately the cost of everything has risen tremendously over time and that may mean that our medical premiums may have to rise as well. Unfortunately many of these suggestions may not seem favourable at re-election time but they seem to be necessary as we see a rising regional and provincial Medical Crisis, and this is the honest truth. In closing I would like to express my appreciation for all the doctors, nurses and health care professionals who have chosen to practice within our community and who have dedicated themselves to providing us with the best possible care and high level of professionalism during these trying times. I ask that anyone else who feels these issues cannot be ignored and require immediate action please write to the Medical Minister, the Premiere and ombudsman with your concerns. Do it for your safety and the safety of your loved ones. Thank you. Lorraine P. Isenbecker, Fort St. John
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Understanding mortgage insurance
Buying a home? Renewing an existing mortgage? In either case, there’s something you need to consider. What happens to your home if you should become incapacitated or die? Would your family be able to stay in their home? Most lending institutions offer mortgage insurance when you arrange a mortgage with them and it’s the ‘easy’ way to get coverage. But before you say yes, here are a few things to think about. • The lender’s representative who arranges your mortgage is usually not licensed to sell insurance products and cannot provide you with advice or guidance with respect to the insurance or provide guidance in answering the questions on the enrollment form for mortgage insurance. Here’s what can happen and has been documented in some cases: On the mortgage insurance form, you are asked to answer some general questions about your health and you do so to the best of your ability without realizing that your answers may not provide the full disclosure the insurance company needs. For mortgage insurance, the underwriting (the process of choosing who and what the insurance company will insure) is done at the time of a claim – so while you may believe you are covered, at the worst possible time, that coverage can be uncertain. • A policy obtained through a lending institution has no cash value and benefits are paid directly to the lender not to your beneficiaries at a time when the money may be required the most. • Premiums can be raised or the policy cancelled at any time. • Your lender owns the policy so if you decide to move to another lender for a better interest rate or for a new mort-
gage on a new home, you would have to re-qualify medically for coverage, maybe for higher premiums, or you may no longer be eligible for coverage. • Your coverage decreases as the mortgage is paid down but your premiums remain the same so the cost of your insurance actually increases as your coverage decreases. • There is absolutely no coverage when the mortgage is paid off. There’s no doubt insurance is necessary protection for you home and family. But before making the decision, look at other options like getting the coverage you need with a personally owned life insurance policy. A professional advisor can help you select the right insurance for your needs and other protection that fits seamlessly with your overall financial plan. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant. Insurance products and services are distributed by I.G. Insurance Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm). Insurance licence sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company outside of Québec.
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Chetwynd searches for stray cat solution JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca CHETWYND - The South Peace Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, animal rescue societies, Northern Health and residents of Aspen Mobile Estates in Chetwynd have been working together to solve a feral cat problem that has inflicted the neighbourhood since late last month. A representative from the South Peace SPCA said that there are rumoured to be about 100 cats living in the area surrounding the trailer park. On July 9 the Peace River Regional District helped in facilitating a meeting between the groups to discuss the influx of feral cats. “We don’t have a service function that covers that [animal control], but you don’t just want to tell someone, ‘sorry, too bad.’ Our role was to try and facilitate a meeting and get some of the stakeholders there,” said Chris Cvik, chief administrative officer for the PRRD, adding that the issue was brought to the attention of the District about a month ago. He said the meeting attracted passionate people on both sides of the issue. Some advocating for a trap, neuter and release program and others preferring the cats to be euthanized. “You have the people who are huge animal supporters and people who prefer to take more drastic measures
to address the problem,” Cvik said. Another meeting is scheduled for July 29, during which a group of concerned citizens are expected to present potential longterm solutions and bring an estimate of how many stray cats are in the vicinity. Cvik said that the estimated number will have an impact on the route the citizens choose to take. “If it’s a spay/neuter program, if it’s trap and relocate, if there are sick animals that need to be euthanized will all depend on the numbers that are uncovered. At this point, any number that you are hearing is really just someone’s best guestimate,” he said. “It [the decision] needs to be collective because the issue, not one person owns it, they are all impacted by it. Whatever solution is being discussed, they will all have to really support it,” Cvik added.
Photo Credit Contributed Photo One of Chetwynd’s subdivisions is experiencing an increase in their feral cat population.
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Airport sustainability The City of Dawson Creek will pursue funding from the Northern Development Initiative Trust as a part of the direction from council to conduct an economic and socio-economic impact study of the Dawson Creek Regional Airport. Coun. Terry McFadyen made the motion to seek funding for a study as part of the City’s efforts to improve airport sustainability.
Railroad car may move to a new station The South Peace Mile Zero Parks Society is looking for City approval to move the railroad car in the N.A.R. Park to the Walter Wright Pioneer Village. Council has decided to seek formal approval from the South Peace Historical Society for the move, as well as look into the terms of the original donation and seek out additional stakeholders. Chief administrative officer, Jim Chute,
said that staff will also do some cost estimates for moving the structure, and if approved, suggested the cost be included in the capital budget for next year. A letter from the president of the South Peace Mile Zero Parks Society, Dale Campbell, said that the railroad car currently sits like a monument beside the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. If moved to the Pioneer Village, Campbell said that it would be on display and open to the public. The addition of a railroad car is one of the Society’s long-term plans for the park.
Parking lot for the pups Arlene Delawsky has been given council’s approval to use the parking lot at the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre in September for an SPCA fundraiser, Puttin’ on the Dog Drive-in Movie. Last year the event raised over $12,000, including funds raised through raffle tickets for a dog house. The movie screen will be inflated on the back of a flatdeck trailer to be located north of the parking lot.
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voting, but you’re voting on this piece of paper.” If there aren’t 1,366 Elector Response Forms submitted, the formal notification of the Alternate Approval Process will be submitted to the Ministry, which would allow the Ministry to proceed to the next step, which is acquiring provincial approval. Fleet or Personal Vehicles Over the past 25 years the City has had two boundary extensions, in 2001 to include the OSB Plant, and in 1989 to 10908 - 100th AVE include the South Sewer Lagoons and Community Forest. Fort St. John V1J 1Z6 Further broadening the city limits was one of the recom250-787-5559 mendations made by Stanley Hamilton, who was commissioned in 2009 to look at property taxes in the city to ensure that what residents are paying is fair and sustainable. Recommendation number five of his presentation was that “The City develop a strategy for boundary extensions, a strategy that address a ‘fair revenue sharing’ with the Province that considers the implications of having individFencing Specialists uals just outside the City limits that use, but do not neces• Residential • Commercial • Industrial sarily pay, for some City provided services.” Complete Chainlink Fencing & Repair Similarly, the Joint Review Panel indicated in its assess• No Job Too Big Or Too Small • 20 Years Experience ment that “the limited availability of land for community Photo Credit Metrocreativeconnection.com development in Fort St. John is already generating a housBill Hettrick (250) 794-1003 ing affordability problem,” and that “regardless of whether Box 258, Charlie Lake, BC V0C 1H0 or not the Project proceeds, that the Province gives sympaBRONWYN SCOTT thetic attention to an extension of Fort St. John’s municipal reporter@northeastnews.ca boundaries.” Fort St. John is expected to grow to 35,000 people by CHARLIE LAKE – Disaster was narrowly averted dur2036, according to Joaquin Karakas, a city planner who is ing a family camping trip at Montney Centennial Park when a young boy, not yet seven, was run over by his sis- working on revitalizing the downtown area. Accommodating that growth is a problem. ters as he slept in his tent. “This extension will increase opportunities for not only The tires did not go over the child and he was trapped residential development but commercial and retail as well. underneath the vehicle only momentarily. He managed to We live in a shift his body and slide out, surviving the incident with supply/deonly minor bruising, according to Cpl. Jodi Shelkie. 5 Name Brands ~ Good Quality ~ Best Sale Prices mand econoHis sisters, one five years old and the other the same age Call The Blind Man 250-785-5754 my – so to not as the boy, had been playing in the vehicle when they put move forward it into gear. 9811-114A ave Fort St John www.carouseldraperies.com with this – is “They were goofing to say to our around it looks like and put it residents that into neutral and accidentally they should Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. drove over the tent,” said suffer the Shelkie. DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ consequences The boy was taken to hosDawsoAve. Dawson Creek, British Columbia 301-116th of the inpital by ambulance as a preDawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don crease in de301-116th caution, but he was not badly Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 D C mand that we are facing with anticipated resource,” said injured. Mayor Lori Ackerman in a press release. Rural residents were consulted earlier on in the proOn Thursday, July 17, 2014, 250 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek cess, and as such, the current D1 - D2 Cows 109.00-115.00 D3 - D4 Cows 95.00-100.00 process is for city residents Holstein Cows 95.00-99.00 or property owners only. Heiferettes 125.00-130.00 There are still three rural Bologna Bulls 115.00-130.00 residents opposed to the exFeeder Bulls 115.00-120.00 tension, and their objections Good Bred Cows 1500.00-1600.00 have been included as part of Good Bred Heifers N/A the application. Cow/calf pairs younger 2000.00-2500.00 A Boundary Extension Cow/calf pairs older 1700.00-2000.00 Open House will be held on Older Cows 1700.00-1900.00 Weds., July 23 at the Quality Milk Cows N/A Inn Northern Grand from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., where members of the public can discuss Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: 190.00-195.00 Heifers 170.00-175.00 the boundary application and Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 195.00-198.00 Heifers 185.00-190.00 have opportunities to ask Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 197.00-199.00 Heifers 190.00-195.00 members of council quesGood Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 205.00-215.00 Heifers 195.00-198.00 tions about it. Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 215.00-225.00 Heifers 200.00-210.00 Electoral Response Forms Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 225.00-240.00 Heifers 210.00-215.00 are available at City Hall Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 240.00-245.00 Heifers 215.00-220.00 during the operating hours Email your pet’s photo to editor@northeastnews.ca for a chance to Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: 245.00-250.00 Heifers 220.00-225.00 of Monday to Friday, 8:30 win a special prize from the North Peace Veterinary Clinic Next Regular Cattle Sale Thursday July 24, 2014 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or on the 1 pet will be chosen each week Next Horse Sale Saturday September 27, 2014 City’s website. Completed and will be featured in the Northeast News. Each pet chosen forms can be faxed to 250Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. will be entered into a draw for a 787-8181, hand delivered or monthly prize supplied by the mailed to City Hall at 10631 DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ Dawso North Peace Veterinary Clinic – 100 Street, or emailed to 301-116th Ave. Dawson Creek, British Columbia Dawson Creek Office: 301-116th 12864 Rose Prairie Road • 250-785-4578 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 jprestley@fortstjohn.ca. D C
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Photo Credit Jill Earl Ken Chapman encourages Dawson Creek to get creative with finding solutions to socio-economic problems. tion,” he said. In pursuing a project, Chapman suggests approaching high-level executives, explaining impacts of the industry on the community and doing it soon. “How do you create a socially cohesive community that is growing that fast, with work camps and contractors going in and out, and take advantage of the opportunity which we want them to be here for, but at the same token we want to make sure that we leave a legacy, not just a short term benefit,” he said.
They create wealth in opportunities, but they don’t create community, and they don’t want to buy social problems, they want to be a part of the solution.
and 114 people registered but made other arrangements for accommodations. On Thurs., July 17, cooler weather and rain slowed the growth of the fire. The evacuation order was rescinded in the late afternoon, and residents were able to return home.
HUDSON’S HOPE – There are 42 firefighters, seven helicopters and 30 pieces of heavy equipment at work battling the blaze that caused the evacuation of the entire Hudson’s Hope community on Weds., July 16. Continued on Page 13. Fire crews have integrated the organization of their opDistrict of Taylor erations with industry, util NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF LAND ity companies and local fire departments, and are directly attacking the fire where it is The Municipal Council of the District of Taylor gives notice pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter of the intention to dispose of land that is not being made available to the public for safe to do so, focusing on acquisition. protecting life and property. The land to be sold is shown below and is most particularly described as: After a state of local emerLots 41 – 64 Inclusive, Section 36, Township 82, Range 18, West of the 6 Meridian, Peace River District gency was declared and an Plan BCP 24702. The closed road will also be sold. evacuation ordered for the The District intends to sell the above noted lands to MacBain Properties Ltd. (or nominee) for the sum of FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($450,000.00) on the following terms: area directly south and west • The lots will be consolidated and a new road will be dedicated through the parcel; of Hudson’s Hope on Tues., • The Purchaser will be responsible for both on site and off site subdivision servicing costs; and • The property will be sold for the development of oil and gas industry businesses including office July 15 at 5:00 p.m., the space, transloading facilities, related buildings, etc. entire district was ordered A copy of the proposed Land Sale Agreement in draft form may be inspected at the office of the to evacuate the next day at Municipal Hall, 10007 – 100A Street, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 during business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday, except holidays. 12:30 p.m. For more information concerning this sale, please contact the undersigned at (250) 789-‐3392. Residents followed the CHARLETTE MCLEOD evacuation route down Administrator N Highway 29 to Fort St. John, where a reception centre was set up at the North Peace Arena, where 829 evacuees registered. Of those, 172 camped overnight, 350 found accommodations with family and friends, 193 stayed in a hotel th
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The food bank is then selling the food wholesale to restaurants, grocery stores and worker camps, giving them a profit to buy nonperishable food items that they need. The entrepreneur hopes to eventually have 100 aquaponic greenhouses to one day begin exporting to Edmonton, but in order to do so needs investors; that’s where the ‘big’ companies come into play. “You got to get to the highest level you can with some imaginative opportunities to collaborate for the collective benefit of the community, they see that as how they get their social license, as permission to be good neighbours and seen as good neighbours on the community side of things,” said Chapman. “You can actually help them by bringing ideas to them and driving these initiatives to them because that’s brand new to them. They bring investment, they bring jobs, they bring opportunities, they create wealth in opportunities, but they don’t create community, and they don’t want to buy social problems, they want to be a part of the solu-
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heard before. As we go through life, certain triggers will remind her of stories, or legends that she had heard long ago, and she never hesitates to share them with me,” she said in an interview. One such detail centres around the war years. When the army came through, the engineers and soldiers used to give the children cigarettes, for their own entertainment, Tubman said. “The kids would be running through the bush playing with each other with packs of cigarettes in their pockets.” Her uncle Peter Stone was also a treasure trove of information. He used to go into the mountains with Tubman’s uncles George and Angus, and write about their experiences. Stone supplied her with his notes, which worked their way into Tubman’s book. Many of the McDonald children were taken away to residential school, some for as long as ten years. All were badly abused, physically, mentally and sexually, Tubman said. It’s been six decades since that time, and Angus, the only remaining boy left in the McDonald family, is finally starting to tell the truth about what happened during the time he spent at the Lower Post Residential
School. Angus lives alone at Moose Lake, where he tends to his 35 horses. He has three remaining sisters who now live together at Mile 442 along the Alaska Highway. Rose and Maggie have lived in the bush all their lives, and only go to town occasionally for supplies, Tubman said. Maggie was around long before the highway was built, but the first time she was in town was in the 1980s. A younger sister, Louise, now lives with her sisters to help them with their daily activities. Tubman always knew she would write a book on her family’s history, but when her grandmother died in 2007, she was given a strong push to finish her project. When she had her son in 2010, she redoubled her efforts. “I had to get it done, so if something happened to me or my mom, my son would have those stories,” she said. The McDonalds: The Lives and Legends of a Kaska Dena Family is available at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum, the Dawson Creek Art Gallery, and at Bill’s News and Confectionery in Dawson Creek. It’s also available for sale online at themcdonaldfamily.com.
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and hit an oncoming pickup truck. It’s possible that there was a mechanical failure with the semi and an investigation is underway. “It was the fault of the semi vehicle, we’re just not sure if it was the driver’s fault or mechanical,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie. The speed the vehicles were travelling at is not yet known. Traffic analysts are working to uncover the details of the accident. “It takes a while for them to do that,” she said. The driver of the pickup was flown to Edmonton where he underwent surgery. He is in stable and non-life threatening condition, Shelkie said. There was also a passenger in the pickup who was unharmed. The driver of the semi was not injured.
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Wed 1: Self in office. Hidson brought in man to this side of the River who is sick and helpless. I consider it a shame on the part of the police to do so. Continues fine weather. Thurs 2: Self & Angus hoeing up potatoes. Very hot all day, the River falling. Continues very warm weather. Fri 3: Busy as yesterday. A few more men passed down the River.
Sat 4: Self working in store opening up Goods. Continues fine weather. A light shower towards evening. Mon 6: Self in office. D P Boat arrived and after unloading some freight continued to H Hope. ___ & George came up. Also the I D Department Supervisor and a few others. Tues 7: Self very busy. The boys hoeing up potatoes. Wed 8: D P Boat passed down about 5am. Self in store. 4 men arrived from Ft Graham. Thurs 9: Self in office. The water going down fast. The boys at potatoes and finished hoeing them. Fri 10: Self & Kenny drilling up potatoes with the plow. Continues fine. Sat 11: Self in office. Kenny out after horses. Milligan’s pack train got back from the Nelson River.
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Thurs 23: Self in office. Kenny after Horses. River still rising. 2 men arrived from H.Hope and are camped on the _____.
Thurs 31: Self at odd jobs. A few Indians came in from North Peace. Joseph A. Killed a J____ Deer at Milligan Creek. Hidson went down the River to look for a dead Body which was seen some time ago. North Peace Historical Society, Submitted Article
Fri 24: Self out after Horses. Kenny looking after the place. 3 Indians arrived from North Peace. Sat 25: Self & Kenny fixing up freight. River dropped a little today. Sun 26: A fine clear day. The Diamond P Boat arrived from H.Hope and passed down the River. Sun 27: Self & Joseph went out looking for hay grounds and we found lots of hay. A fine clear day. Water again rising. A hoary frost this evening. Some of the potatoes frozen.
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Class 3 Picker operator with a BC Cranesafe ticket. Propane Experience an asset. Send resume with drivers abstract to sstanway@calgasinc.com or fax (250) 785-8091.
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Outside Advertising Sales Representative Prince George Free Press
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We are seeking a team player with a professional attitude to work and learn in a fast paced, business environment. Qualications The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and develop new customers. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary. If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Ron Drillen, General Manager Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, B.C., V2N 1T3, Canada Tel: (250) 564-0005 Ext.115 Fax: (250) 562-0025 Email: publisher@pgfreepress.com AberdeenPublishing.com 778-754-5722
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V.E. Brandl Ltd. is now accepting resumes to fill positions immediately. We are a locally owned and operated oilfield construction company that has been serving North Eastern BC for over 50 years. We are looking for responsible, safety driven people to fill all positions including; dozer, excavator, grader and scraper. As well as, heavy duty mechanics. Competitive wages based on experience. Benefits available must be able to pass a drug test oilfield tickets and class 5 license a asset. Qualified candidates will be contacted to complete orientation as those that have completed online orientation will be given preference when positions become available. Apply in person to: 11112 – 269 Rd Fort St. John, email resumes to: jobs@vebrandl.com or fax resume to: (250) 785-3505
Get your message out to 18,000 homes! Call 250-787-7030 to place your ad.
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FOR SALE German records ($5) and German books ($20) for sale. Call 250-782-4963. 07/31
RENT Sterling Management Services Ltd. has for rent:
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Continental Pipeline & Facility Ltd. is currently looking to fill the following positions: • Purchaser • Field Ticket Controller • HR Administrator Please drop resume’s off in person to 8484 Old Fort Road or send resumes to: Robin - rvandonselaar@continentalpipeline.com or Tyler - twhitford@continentalpipeline.com
Fort St. John Dawson Creek Commercial Space For Lease/Rent
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• 1999 Cadillac white with grey leather. $3200.00 obo. • Pickup box 2 whl cart w/canopy. $330.00 obo • 1977 Bendix Motorhome, Chev engine, needs some work $2900.00 obo. Call 250-785-4843 - leave your number if no answer 08/21 For Sale over 5 million automotive parts, machinists tools, hand tools, aerospace tools, custom made boats, fishing gear, guns sports equipment and much more. www.ronsmachinetools.ca 07/31
MacGregor 26X fiberglass hull sailboat. Rigged for solo freshwater sailing, Honda outboard, custom built Tuff tandom axle trailer. Asking $19,500. Call 250827-3887 (evenings preferred) 07/31
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Custom picture framing service available in FSJ. Original artwork, photography, prints, cross-stitch etc. call 250-7851518 07/31
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RENT One bedroom modern apartment Close to Store and Post office at Charlie Lake Call 250-785-5073 07/03
Maintenance Clerk: The candidate for this position will have very strong computer and organization skills. Working knowledge of the Oil and Gas Industry would be an asset. Duties will include but are not limited to update maintenance schedule, manage and enter data, monitor and enter parts, organize safety meetings, taking minutes and other duties as assigned. This is a full time position Monday to Friday. Camp Cleaner for an Oil Company north of Fort St John. This position is Monday to Friday with weekends off! The candidate must have their own reliable vehicle, mileage will be paid for. If you like to clean this is a great opportunity. This is a full time position with benefits, all equipment and supplies will be provided. Call Kerri @ 250-785-8367 ext. 105 or email your resume to KerriL@macenna.com. Safety Administrator: We are looking for someone who can be an aid to the safety officer. Candidates should have excellent administrative skills and be well organized. Duties will include but are not limited to filing, preparing and typing correspondence and other documents, minutes, mail, errands, assisting with inventory and assisting the safety department with creating and maintaining manuals, data entry and filing. A working knowledge of ISN and Comply Works an advantage. This is a full time position Monday to Friday. Payroll Administrator: This is a full time position Monday to Friday. Your role will be to effectively perform all tasks necessary to work with the payroll team to maintain a current and accurate payroll system. The successful candidate will have 1-3 years advanced proficiency in a payroll position and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience with Explorer Accounting and familiarity of the Oil and Gas industry would be an asset. Excellent wages and benefits. 10139 101 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4 | p. 250.785.8367
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Simple Stump Solutions – Need that stump removed with no messy clean-up. Serving the Peace Country. Call Dale 250783-5274 08/21
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is now taking applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units,
Contact our ofce for more information! Phone: 250-785-2662 Email: reception@licar.ca REAL ESTATE Buy The Whole House Off set mortgage with Basement Suite Rental Main floor 3 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room: Lower floor 2 bedroom, bath, Kitchen & living room renting at $1400.00 per month. Shared Laundry $30,000 in recent repairs Located at 6388 Daisy Ave, Fort St John. Call 1-250-493-1807 Price $399,000 OBO Pre Approvals only 06/19 3 bdrm mobile, 1,250sqft. $65,000. Located at Mile Zero Park in Dawson Creek. Can be moved. Ex condition. 250782-4082 or 250-719-4082 07/31
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