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Caralei beucker, 12, with her steer Massey. Prespatou 4H celebrated the club’s 10year anniversary during 4H Achievement Days on Jul. 20 and 21. More on Page 9.
Ruth Wiebe, 10, (right) from Prespatou 4H Club with her lamb Vicon Lily and Jeremiah Fehr, 11, (left) with his lamb Stooker.
Mothers in T.R. train for the mines in new program By Jill Earl
TUMBLER RIDGE- An $88,000 investment from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation’s Employment Skills Access initiative to Northern Lights College will have 12 mothers attend a 12-week course focused on preparing them for entry-level positions at the local mine. The 12 women enrolled in the Mothers to Miners program, offered at NLC’s Tumbler Ridge campus, will take the course tuition free as apart of the ministry’s investment. Six of the 12 women have already finished training and the next group of six has just started training. “This program is an excellent example of how the ministry has combined innovation with education to address both the needs of industry and the local community to deliver a skilled and diverse workforce,” said Brent M. Deinstadt, acting president and CEO of NLC, in the press release.
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The Chetwynd campus will also be hosting the program for both men and women, those 12 people will also be entered in a 12-week program learning the fundamentals of mining. The Employment Skills Access initiative will grant the college $101,000 to help support that program. “The Mothers to Miners Program is designed to assist ‘Mothers’ to become gainfully employed in otherwise unobtainable and desirable mining positions, and this funding will be used to provide training for 24 women, who, upon successful completion, will become part of the workforce team at Peace River Coal,” Deinstadt said. According to the ministry, mines are expected to experience a shortage of workers, as one-half of proposed mines in Canada are located in B.C. and the province has committed to opening eight new mines and upgrading and expanding nine operating ones. “Women continue to play an important role in the trades here in B.C. and it’s important that they contin-
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Fort Nelson to get their fair share from gov’t
By Kyla Corpuz FORT NELSON – A booming municipality struggling to keep its infrastructure at bay will now be getting some help from the province. An agreement signed by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, formerly known as Fort Nelson, and the provincial government will ultimately lead to a funding program. “What the MOU (memorandum of understanding) says is that the government recognizes this,” Fort Nelson mayor Bill Streeper said in regards to funding for infrastructure upgrades. “We are in full negotiations on File photo the Fair Share agreement for the An aerial shot of Fort Nelson. Northern Rockies.” He added that the government has a time frame by the end of October to finalize the negotiations and “go forward” with the agreement. “There is some studies that’s going on,” said Streeper. “But what we have to do is substantiate to the provincial government, which by all means is fair, here’s what the update to the roads and the water, plus the expansion, this is what it’s gonna cost, this is what our existing tax payers can put into, here’s the difference. You [the government] have to make up the difference, and they have to agree to that, and it’s just up to us coming up with that amount.” The amount of what the difference would be is still a “secret” said Streeper. “We can’t reveal what we’re looking at, at this point in time.” MLA for Peace River North Pat Pimm said the funding would be similar to Fair Share, but not exactly. “We can call it what we want, I’m not going to necessarily call it Fair Share funding because … what it’s going to lead to is a funding agreement between the provincial government and Municipality of the Rockies,” said Pimm. Adding that Fair Share is given to municipalities in the Peace country; and they can spend it how they see fit. However, the funding program for Fort Nelson will be based on supporting a list of projects that need financial help from the government. “They certainly need professional services up there.” There is an airport in “dire need of upgrades,” a municipal structure that needs work and a new facility that the municipality hopes to build a pool in. “Those are some of the immediate ones,” said Pimm. The expansion of the oil and gas industry, especially in Fort Nelson, hit the community hard. With waves of people moving in, Streeper said the municipality is in a “Catch 22 situation”. “We have a lot of facilities here that are just outdated and the burden is put on the local taxpayer to redo them facilities and the burden is on the local tax payer to expand them facilities,” said the mayor. “And myself, it’s not fair for the local tax payer to pay for expansion, it’s should be the people in the industry that are moving to pay for it, but they can’t move here because it’s not built.” Therefore, Streeper noted that signing the MOU has been “very positive.” “What that says to us is that, yes something has to be done,” said Streeper. “And the government recognizes that it is not entirely the responsibility of the local tax payer and the local government of Fort Nelson to bare the whole burden to expand the facilities and infrastructure in our town to meet the existing needs and to meet the needs of the future.” He added that despite the growing costs to upgrade the infrastructure, it is still being done, however the municipality can only do so much. “Oh, [upgrades are] happening right now but it’s all paid for by income taxation and all we can do is what the tax payers can afford to pay,” said Streeper. “We’re doing improvements on streets, we’re redoing water lines, sewer lines of water intakes … But with the town expanding with new employees to service the gas, we’re having trouble doing that expansion, because we’re servicing the existing citizens with what we already have.” Streeper said that prior to the MOU signing there wasn’t enough financial support from the government to ensure that the appropriate standard of living was met. So, more than three years ago the NRRM formed a committee to make it a priority. He added that it looks like it’s paying off. “We put a group together and we really started hitting Victoria with it and here we are, three and a half years later and finally things have gone through and it’s going to work.” Pimm said the MOU has been one of his highest priorities since being elected as MLA. “This has been a priority for me, working on this, I can’t even imagine how much time I’ve put into this. It’s been a hard process, it’s getting everybody to understand what Fort Nelson contributes to the province—and it’s a huge amount,” said Pimm. “We are sitting on one of the largest shale gas plays in the world, in the Fort Nelson area.” Fair Share funding was put in place for the Peace River Regional District in 2005, but Fort Nelson wasn’t included. “We have a Fair Share program … in the Peace country, and Fort Nelson was left out of that,” said Pimm. “I feel for whatever reason that they were left out of the process that they were unjustly left out. I’ve been trying to fight to get them into some sort of process.” The Peace River Memorandum provides at least $20 million annually, indexed to changes in the rural industrial assessment base, to the Peace River Regional District, according to the Ministry of Community Development. “The funds act as “grants-in-lieu” as Peace River communities cannot access what would ordinarily be their municipal industrial property taxes,” stated a release by the Community Development ministry. There are three phases in the NRRM’s MOU. The first phase was the signing of the MOU, followed by identifying a list of projects that need funding and finally coming up with the amount to fund the projects. Funding for the NRRM won’t be allocated until after next year’s provincial budget comes out, which is in February 2013.
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D.C. local annual concert, Bushstock, continues to give By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- Bushstock, an annual local concert celebrated its ninth year last weekend, following the giving tradition of the event, the organizer chose the Salvation Army to be the recipient of attendees donations. Jeremy Linklater has been organizing Bushstock at the Bear Paw campground in Arras for the last eight years. He took over from the previous organizer hoping to continue to promote local bands and provide a space for them to perform. “I had the opportunity to do this it was pretty awesome and it worked out pretty well and just basically creating that venue for bands to play because back then bars were all techno and dance music and no body wanted live entertainment anymore, it seemed right,” Linklater said. This year’s concert heard from bands such as Tamara Nobel, The Wild Zeros, Fleas From Bears, String Theory, Morgan McGowan, and Folky Strum Strum over the two-day event. Several open mics throughout the day encouraged acoustic sets and relationships between the performers. “The big thing is getting all those musicians together in one place, and then they get to create that network and then when someone else is playing they call that band they met just last weekend at Bushstock, just creating that network of people and bands and that helps a lot,” said Linklater. Linklater says that he is open to a variety of different music being played during the weekend and that this year’s concert had musicians playing country, folk, rock and heavy metal. To find
the event’s entertainment he searched for interested bands and asked for a demo tape so that he could carefully place their set. “How I place the bands in the show…it doesn’t have anything to do with skill level or how many friends you have or anything like that, it all depends on how I want to end the show and the vibe I want to have. Writing a show is like writing a song almost, bring it up, bring it down, bring it back up, and end with a good thing,” he said. Every year Bushstock tries to focus on a cause or a charity to encourage its attendees to donate to. In the past they have raised money for two local people who were battling cancer, the Dawson Creek Water Park and the Shriners Hospital for Childrentwice. This year Linklater chose the Salvation Army to be the recipient of their efforts; only this year he encouraged people to bring in donations of non-perishable food items instead. “Well we’ve always raised money for a good cause, every year. We’ve always raised money for somebody, individual or organization and this year we chose a local organization that really hit home too, I mean it’s a really good cause,” Linklater said. As an incentive to bring these non-perishable food items, everyone who did received a raffle ticket and was entered to win one of 18 prizes donated by local businesses. Some sponsors included Canadian Tire, Lonewolf restaurant, Boston Pizza, Panago, Co-Op, Safeway, BusyBee Signs, Subway and Mr. Mikes. “I just wanted to give back to the community and I thought this was the best way I think to make a good, tangible impact,”
said Linklater. “It’s kind of a win-win for everybody out here, it’s just relaxed and the atmosphere out here is really good and it’s just a really nice place,” he said.
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awarded national and world titles. Kesler owned Cool Alley, a bucking horse that won five world titles for its skill. Alley Ways and Instant Request were other famous award winning bucking horses, and Shiver and Shake was one of their successful bucking bulls. “We’ve probably won more world titles over the last decade then any body in the rodeo business as far as World Championship and Canadian Championship and we’re very proud of those awards for sure,” Kesler said. “I always bring them,” he said about bringing some of his famous stock to Dawson Creek. Kesler produces these famous animals by selective breeding; he takes animals with the most desirable qualities and characteristics and breeds them together. He says that 85 to 90 per cent of the time he gets his desired results. “There’s different characteristics that each of the animals have and there’s certain ones that like certain events over others...A bull... they just hate people all together and a horse isn’t that way, a horse doesn’t want to hurt anyone intentionally. We raise all of our livestock and we try to breed the qualities into those animals to where they’re all good in their own way,” he said. Starting to work in the family business at a young age, Kesler remembers working with his grandfather and father transporting animals on gravel roads and unkept highways. Kesler recalls his grandfather retelling of the even worse conditions he endured when starting the company, without having the equipment that many enjoy today. “I remember my grandfather saying, and even my dad saying, that in the early years they didn’t haul the animals, they trailed them to the rodeo. The transportation they just couldn’t do it, but I remember them saying they went to Fort St. John and I’m not sure where it was in but they hauled 12 horses at a time in a three ton truck, and things have changed a lot since those years for sure,” Kesler said. Though he says in the livestock business no one ever really retires, when it’s time to pass the torch Kesler has a son and a nephew who are both very interested in taking over. He says they both live and breathe the rodeo. Kesler plans to enjoy his passion as long as he can until he decides to take a step back from his current responsibilities. “Well in our business it seems like you don’t retire, it’s not really a job per se, it is and it isn’t. If you like something that you do, you don’t look at it as work, and retirement, I look at my grandfather and he didn’t retire, he just went forever and my dad’s doing the same thing. There are some days where you get pretty tired for sure, but there are other days were you sit back and look back over and it’s all good,” he said. Kesler says that his family has built their company on their reputation and hopes that that will carry them into the future. “There’s always places that send us information to bid on their rodeo or request for proposal or however you want to put it, and we operate onit’s not really tradition- I • Lighted Outdoor Trees mean our reputation is • Yard Statuary • Fountains what we operate on and • Good Selection people know that, and if of Water Plants they want to hire a good quality production of livestock then they know who 9937 17th Street, Dawson Creek to call,” Kesler said.
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DAWSON CREEK- Animals are an essential component to the rodeo; they are needed in every event. Livestock handlers play an equally important role at rodeos, providing and caring for those animals. Dwayne Kesler is one of the estimated 1,400 livestock contractors and animal handlers that hold membership with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. Kesler’s grandfather, Reg, started the stock contracting business in 1947 and Kesler Championship Rodeo has been in the family ever since. “My dad started in the early 60s and I’ve been involved in it from the 70s and all up. I’ve grown up in it right from day one,” Kesler said. Now owning and managing the family business Kesler gets to travel almost year round to as far south as Houston, Texas to as far north as Dawson Creek with his family and staff. He attends approximately 35 to 40 rodeos a year and manages 500 horses and 150 bulls. Kesler Championship Rodeo and Chute 9 Rodeo Stock are the livestock contractors for this year’s Dawson Creek Exhibition. “It’s a family based operation and it’s just us and the family that does the work. We drive the trucks, we look after the stock, we do everything that has to happen, we’re pretty much hands on people,” he said. As contractors Kesler and his family are responsible for the well being of their animals and following the guidelines set out by the CPRA’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Rodeo Livestock. Kesler thinks of himself as a coach to the animals, he’s constantly making sure that each animal is in the right condition to compete, if there are any doubts he’ll make the decision to pull them from the rodeo until they are. “You’ve got to be able to keep check that these animals are in a 100 per cent condition to perform and if there’s any detection whatsoever of animal not being 100 per cent, that’s where I step into play and make sure that those animals won’t be used until they are 100 per cent ready,” he said. Kesler says that each horse he brings to the rodeos is used once at each location, but bulls he may decide to use twice if it’s necessary. As with any profession that works or deals with animals livestock contractors too are at risk to be criticized by animal rights activists. Kesler says that there’s often a misconception that the animals are mistreated and forced to do things that they wouldn’t normally do. “These animals aren’t forced to do anything that they don’t want to do, they’re born and bred to be a bucking animal and that’s their lifestyle and without that, there’s really no marketplace for those animals to show their stuff...I’m open at anytime to show them our livestock and how they’re treated and well kept,” he said. The Kesler’s have been known to produce some famous animals in the rodeo circuit that were
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minded political and economic agenda. As Canadians, we trust our government to spend our money on worthy causes and meaningful initiatives. But it’s hard to make good spending decisions about the poorest of the poor when you’re drinking orange juice at luxury hotels like the Savoy. Yours sincerely, John McKay, MP Liberal Party of Canada
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Dear Editor, For those who still believe pollsters can accurately gauge public opinion in the age of disappearing land lines, call display and unlisted cell phones, I’d like to remind them of the colossally inaccurate predictions pollsters made in the Alberta provincial election a few months ago. Based on pollsters predictions, the far-right Wildrose Party was going to win by a landslide -- much the same as what the pollsters have been predicting for the NDP in B.C. However, when the votes were counted on election night, Allison Redford’s governing centrist PC party held 61 of 87 seats while Wildrose only took a paltry 17 seats. The pollsters were crestfallen by the results and baffled. What happened, they wondered? Well, what has happened is a fundamental change in technology and it’s leading to severely skewed results for pollsters. Ask yourself: How many people still have a landline? And how many people actually pick up that landline when they see that a pollster or telemarketer is calling? It all goes to show that, more than ever, the only poll that really matters, or that has any validity whatsoever, is the poll that happens on election day. And based on pure gut instinct, I predict that few people in B.C. are going to risk handing the provincial economy over to the NDP when the votes are counted on election night next May. Massimo Mandarino Vancouver, BC
Oda approach to aid un-Canadian
Dear Editor, In light of Minister Bev Oda’s resignation, many have commented on her record as a politician, a minister and an expert on expensive orange juice. However, what has been missing from this commentary is what has happened to our foreign aid under her watch. Under Ms. Oda, Canada’s contribution to foreign aid has declined in absolute and percentage terms, and has moved away from aid for the poorest of the poor and towards countries that
Charlie Lake Conservation Society - Ode to a Toad
By The Charlie Lake Conservation Society A member of the Charlie Lake Conservation Society had an interesting tale to tell and if this story can save one amphibian from a fateful death, it’s worth the share! At Augusts end, a Charlie Lake resident discovered on several occasions, three or four dark colored droppings - about one inch long and the diameter of a pencil- and always strategically placed beneath the porch light. Upon closer examination, insect carcasses, beetle wings and what might have been worms, slugs and bugs were discovered in the charcoal coloured droppings. Aware that fall was just around the corner, the resident feared rodents on the move so one dark night, a mouse trap was set with an offering of peanut butter and raisins. For three
consecutive nights, the trap was set, tempted with treats, alas always tripped but never a captive. What nocturnal creature hovered in the darkness beneath the porch light by the light of the moon? Neighbours suggested otters, weasels and foxes full of fun. Alas, it is with great sadness that the rest of this story be told. The trap, now a rat trap, was set for a fifth and final night. Early morn, the overturned trap revealed a 14.5cm Western Toad, approximately eight years old. Because insects are attracted to light at night, the Western Toad is also drawn to the dinner light and to his crustaceous smorgasbord. After making his smelly deposit, which in turn attracts more insects, he plunks down right beside his dropping, to wait for his dinner guest. A stroke of bad luck for the toad but equally bad luck for the resident gardener because Western Toads are our “bats of the ground” and are a welcome guest. Western Toads have stocky bodies with short legs, and tend to walk rather than hop. Their
thick skin appears dry and bumpy and they typically have pale-coloured bellies mottled with black. Their beautiful goldflecked eyes have distinctive horizontal oval pupils as well as mystical, magical powers! They have an amazing ability to eat a massive number of flying insects, slugs, worms, spiders, beetles and even crayfish. That’s why it’s considered Good Luck to have a live toad in your garden! Western Toads have three different types of habitats: a breeding site that is a permanent water body, a terrestrial habitat such as forests or grasslands and winter hibernation sites. When the weather gets cold in the fall, Western Toads retreat into hibernation until spring and burrow near a shoreline or the roots of an overhanging willow tree at least a metre underground. Beneath the Light at the Side of the Road - Should you by chance discover a Load Pause and Reflect upon Ode to a Toad Who’s journeyed to a Higher Abode
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BC and Alberta should connect electrical grids to share power
Dear Editor: It’s a shame that the electrical grids in BC and Alberta aren’t better connected. If they were, the people of Alberta probably wouldn’t be suffering through the rolling blackouts they’ve been experiencing lately as a result of record high temperatures. Power demand in Alberta, particularly from air conditioners and farm irrigation equipment, has basically exceeded supply. Making matters worse, two of Alberta’s major coal-fired
generating plants, and one of its natural gas-fired plants, suddenly went offline at the same time as the record high temperatures hit the province, pushing the spot price for electricity in Alberta to around $1000 per megawatt/hour. Meanwhile, hydro reservoirs in BC are overflowing from record spring rains and snowmelt. That means BC is basically in a position to produce more power than we can use. If our electrical grids were better connected that extra power would go a long way toward covering Alberta’s current energy short-
fall. We certainly can’t control the weather, either here in BC or in Alberta, but we do have some control over our electrical systems and interprovincial cooperation and planning. And who knows, there may come a day when the shoe is on the other foot and we find ourselves needing a top up from Alberta to help keep the lights on in BC. Sandra Robinson Maple Ridge
LNG Facilities - The BC Liberal Responsibility Deficit
Dear Editor: Cristy Clark spent much of her recent visit promoting the LNG industry and trying to instill a sense of urgency in her audiences.What exactly, is she trying to sell? Originally, one export facility using existing pipelines was in the works. Then it became 2 or 3 facilities and a pipeline from Prince George to Kitimat. Now it appears to be several facilities and more,longer and larger pipelines.What else has she not told us? This is a perfect example of corporate greed and a serious lack of government control turning a beneficial project into a horribly polluting, destructive nightmare. Sounds a lot like the tar sands doesn’t it? Oil and gas companies and corporations will get rich from LNG but what is in it for us? We have already given away our right to all of the gas in B.C. We have already waived much royalty payment and will likely waive all of it. Our Premier says we will need to adjust our green house gas emission targets because we will not be able to meet them. That is NOT good. Then comes the real B.S. part. She says
LNG will ultimately reduce global emissions by replacing coal-fired power plants with gas-fired ones. This is problematic. Overall emissions from LNG production and usage are right on par with coal production and usage so LNG will not and can not reduce global emissions. So what will our LNG industry be good for? It will be very good for depleting our resources. It will be very good for polluting our environment and our province and wiping out our fresh water. It will be very good for enriching greedy corporations. That is about it for the good results of this proposed LNG production. Obviously British Columbians,and the rest of the world as well, would be better off in many ways if we were to export more coal and save our clean-burning gas for the future needs of and emissions reductions for Canadians. We do NOT need a fossil fuel economy. We SHOULD NOT be polluting our planet out of existance by providing ever increasing amounts of fossil fuels for grossly overpopulated, polluting countries like Japan and other Asian nations. We SHOULD demand that these countries reduce their popula-
tions. Overpopulation IS the problem that is the root cause of almost ALL of the world’s problems. We desparately NEED governments with enough guts to deal with this problem.It is a sad thing to watch Christy Clark resorting to the use of every lie and deception possible in a desparate attempt to market what has become a horribly polluting and destructive project. The saddest thing is that this project is not for the benefit of the people she was appointed to represent. This LNG project is designed to satiate the unconscionable greed of and enable the enrichment of foreign governments and their companies and corporations. All British Columbians, especially First Nations, should strongly resist this project until it has appropriate government oversight and control with sustainable production and export limits. Our future well being and in fact our very lives depend on it. Thank you. Ed Pitt, Dawson Creek, B.C.
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4H Achievement Days Winners
Overall Groomer: Malcolm Clarence, Wonowon Club Overall Showman: Blake Simpson, Wonowon Club Grand Champion Heifer: Madison Fell, Green Valey Club Grand Champion Steer: Marie Weitzel, Wonowon Club Two-year-old cow/calf Champion: Mikayla Fell, Green Valley Club Three-year-old cow/calf Champion: Marie Weitzel, Wonowon Club Overall Femal: Marie Weitzel, Wonowon Club
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By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – Jen Stadler, a local resident, is putting on a fundraiser for the Fort St. John’s Women’s Resource Centre. Not just any kind of fundraiser. She anticipates tackiness, creativity, big hats and colourful prints. “We’re going to be having a Mad Hatter tea party, mismatched, kind of funky, very Mad Hatter,” said Stadler about what she hopes her guests will wear. The tea party will be at Centennial Park and will host about 100 people. There will be finger foods like mini hamburgers, cucumber sandwiches, scones and cookies. “Everything tea party related,” she said. She will also be selling Steeped Tea, with another consultant, Heather. Five dollars from the packaged sales will go towards the Women’s Resource Centre. Kyla Corpuz photo She added that all the money left over, after costs, will also Jen Stadler, Mad Hatter Fundraiser coordinator, gets a little funky with her top hat. be given to the WRC. “Hopefully we’re going to get most of the costs donated, the tents were donated and that’s a huge cost,” said Stadler. “Hopefully there’s going to be a lot leftover to give to them [WRC].” For Stadler hosting a fundraiser will be a new kind of adventure. “Well I always kind of just wanted to do a fundraiser, and I’ve never done one before so I was just kind of thinking about what would be fun and what would people like.” She said she chose the WRC because she knew of the organization and what they do for the community. Tickets for the fundraiser are $15. The event is on Jul. 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. And the attire is: Mad Hatter-inspired. “They don’t have to have a costume, just dress tacky: a funky hat, a pretty hat, any kind of hat!” said Stadler.
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‘Anatomy of Frank’ front-man goes out on a limb with solo tour By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- Anatomy of Frank front-man Kyle Woolard will return to the city for an acoustic performance of what he describes as his ‘experimental indie progressive pop’ music. Woolard was in Dawson Creek last summer with his electronic, lights show; again, playing solo. He will be at Egan’s in Fort St. John on July 27 and at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery on July 28. “It was amazing,” Woolard said about playing in the area last Eavestroughing & Siding year. “Dawson Creek was fantastic • Specializing in 5” and we weren’t sure if people Eavestroughing were going to show up and the people that did show up to the • Siding art gallery were just supportive and I sold CDs and it’s just Ben Beifort • Cell: 250-261-8216 Fort St. John was the Specializing in:B.C. V0Camazing, Box 84, Montney, 1Y0 same way…people were really ✓ Siding really supportive,” he said. ✓ 5” Eavestroughing Woolard, from Charlottesville, Virginia, will be on the road in North America for two weeks before heading to Eu-
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Humphreys. And the company could have lost it all when the logging industry was hit by the economic crisis in 2008—but they are one that survived. Humphreys credits their success to forward thinking, sacrifice and diversifying their operations in other sectors like the mining and pipeline industry. Multiple awards followed their comeback. Their most recent recognition comes from the Forest Products Association of Canada. After being nominated by Canfor, Duz Cho Logging received the Aboriginal Forest Products Business Leadership Award on Jul. 17. According to Canfor’s operation superintendent Larry Clark, Duz Cho exceeded the standard the award called for. “Part of the criteria is safety, environmental management, production and Native employment and … the things they do in the community, we kind of knew Duz Cho did well in all those regards,” said Clark. “Overall, as a band-owned company they have had some exceptional performance over the years,” Clark added. “In Mackenzie they certainly stand out. We have dealt with two other bands … [in Mackenzie], and they didn’t recover from the downturn in 2007/2008 that Duz Cho has.” McLeod Lake Indian Band chief Derek Orr said the award is a telling of the business’ operations. “It just shows how professional we operate our business, [and] the great people that we have that do operate them.” He also recalled when Duz Cho wasn’t doing so well. “It was a pretty dark time,” said Orr. “It was just a number of challenging things that came down the way it did, like the pine beetle epidemic and the downturn in the world economy and the contracts just weren’t there and the revenues weren’t and we just had to pull back.” Humphreys said before late 2007and 2008, revenues were averaging $18 million to $20 million. “From an average year we dropped down to about 70 per cent, we only did about 30 per cent of normal work for about two years.” Their revenues were brought down to $6 million. While other band operations were on the brink, he noted Duz Cho was “never close” to bankruptcy. Two years prior to the economic downturn, Humphreys said him and the board of directors recognized there was going to be a slow down and prepared as best they could. “We did diversify a little bit, but we saw signs of that downturn coming,” said Humphreys. The company refrained from purchasing new equipment for the two years leading up to the crisis. From a debt to equity point of view, they were in “pretty good shape,” according to Humphreys. “The biggest thing was that we didn’t lose all our employees through all of this,” said Humphreys who has been managing the operation for the last 20 or so years. “About 95 per cent of our employees that were with us before it happened were with us on the other end. We took pay cuts … our supervisors went and ran equipment, everyone did what was necessary for our company to survive.” In 2009, the company started seeing a turn around. They worked outside of the box and created new relationships working with a shipping company in Mackenzie. “We did some pulp sales with them, out of our normal realm of work, that gave us the necessary cash flow to make it through the worst cash flow.” They also invested in saving a pulp mill in town with two other partners. “It turned out to be a reasonably good investment … and we will continue to get more work out it.” Humphreys said they are “back and busy” and more diversified. In 2011, Duz Cho Logging had revenue of $28 million and in 2012 it is forecasting revenue of $38 million. The company has moved into the mining and gas industry with their sister company. “That’s a defensive mechanism so we don’t get caught into one industry. If one of them sours off a little bit we feel like we made enough moves to diversify so we’ll be in better standing than we were last time,” said Humphreys, adding: “We were prepared for it, we just didn’t know it was going to be as bad it was.” Duz Cho is an active member in the Mackenzie and McLeod area. “We sponsor as many things as we can in the community, again this young chief [Orr] has told us … ‘The band is only as strong as the community in the area that we work in are strong,’ so we want to build good partnerships so that’s what we try to do,” said Humphreys. The logging company sponsors scholarships at the College of New Caledonia and Prince George’s Aboriginal students. They also donate to minor hockey and minor sports. “Duz Cho helps provide revenues and profits to help fund our program and it also allows us to
Q: Why is the City of Fort St John changing the fees for use of the recreational facilities? A: In 2011 the staff with the City of Fort St John undertook a comprehensive review of its approach to all user fees and charges for publically provided leisure services. The goal was to develop a rationale for setting all fees and charges that was consistent, transparent and practical to implement. The secondary goal was to simplify the system so that it was easier to understand for staff and the citizens of the community.
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MACKENZIE – A bandowned logging company is proving its success following a “dark time” that not every logging company pulled out of. The McLeod Lake Indian Band owns Duz Cho Logging. Band members live in McLeod Lake as well as Mackenzie, Prince George and Chetwynd. “You don’t know what you have until you lose it,” said Duz Cho Logging Ltd. general manger Al
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make our own money to work towards independence,” said Chief Orr. He also added “We’re trying to work towards getting more of our members involved … in partnership with Walter Energy we have a training program that helps facilitate members and getting them in the machinery or wherever they choose to go.” In 2011, Duz Cho Logging won the 2011 District of Mackenzie’s Commercial Business of the Year Award. The McLeod Lake Indian Band traditional territory covers 108,000 square kilometers. The reserve is located 150 kilometres north of Prince George.
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Q: Where can I find the full fees and charges information? A: Visit the City of Fort St John’s website at www.fortstjohn.ca. Click on the Pomeroy Sport Centre or the North Peace Leisure Pool logos for full details. Q: Who can I contact if I have more questions? A:
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Olio’s Pizzeria has a gourmet taste, with a fast food price and original toppings. Their dough is freshly baked every day from scratch, ingredients are bought locally and owner and operator Marilyn Mueller only chooses the best cheese. Olio’s serves pizza like no other. The Chicken Alfredo pizza gets a lot of attention, as it should. The creamy sauce is made right from the start with real cream and Parmesan. For heavy meat lovers, there’s The Rig that’s topped with tomato sauce, Italian sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, ham, bacon and Mozzarella. Olio’s also serves up The Classic Pepperoni, but instead of disks of meat, its shredded so every slice has an equal serving. But the menu isn’t limited to just pizza, there’s also a wide variety of side dishes like delicious donairs, calzones and wraps; as well as savoury pastas and fresh salads. Olio’s Pizzeria is currently located on 100 Avenue and 90 Street, but keep your eyes open and your ears perked, because Mueller said a new and bigger storefront might be open in the future. She hopes to relocate to a space that will accommodate more customers to sit down, and enjoy all the delicious goods on the menu, but still keeping in the style of fast food service. If all goes well, the company may even expand. Mueller said this is all a telling of how far her pizzeria has come. The company is in their fifth year of business. With Mueller’s brains, a degree in marketing, and her love for creating pizzas that cater to all different taste buds—Olio’s has a recipe for success.
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Fort St. John RCMP welcome back Bike Patrol for summer
FORT ST. JOHN – The Fort St. John RCMP Bike Patrol Unit is back for it’s third summer of operations. Cpl. Kate Bamber and Cst. Josh Martyn will be conducting patrols of the city by bicycle, responding to requests for assistance by the public, enforcing laws, and ensuring the safety of residents. “The Bike Patrol Unit has been very successful in the past and we are very pleased to offer this service to the City this summer” says Cpl. Kate Bamber. The bike patrol is made up of different members of the RCMP who will be seen patrolling the city by bicycle. The bike patrol will be out in the community during the day and during the night depending on the shifts.
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Both Cpl. Bamber and Cst. Martyn have been enjoying their shifts on the bike patrol has it gives them a different perspective of the community. As they ride through trails, lots and other areas not usually accessible by vehicle, they have gotten to see where some problem areas are in town and activity that may not have been noticed before. As avid bikers, Cpl. Bamber and Cst. Martyn have been enjoying the pleasant weather Fort St. John has been receiving this year. Cpl. Bamber made a note that before they head out, they make sure to put on their sunscreen as they can be outside during their entire shift. As they are out in the community, they like to show safety on and off the bikes. The Positive Ticket Program is also back for it’s third summer and the members will be watching local youth to see if they can be caught doing something good. Cpl. Bamber and Cst. Martyn will be issuBrent Hodson photo ing tickets to youth for positive Cpl. Bamber and Cst. Martyn have been enjoying the nice weather in Fort St. John behaviour such as wearing their as they patrol the community on their bicylces. helmets while cycling or skateboarding. The tickets are actuThe Fort St. John RCMP would like to thank the following busially coupons for free activities and treats from local businesses. nesses for their generous donations to the Positive Ticket Program: The Positive Ticket Program does not also reward youth for doWendy’s, Subway, Shell, Quiznos, A&W, McDonalds, Booster ing good deeds or positive behaviour, but it is also an opportunity Juice, Dairy Queen, Mac’s, Fort Bowling Lanes, the North Peace for the RCMP to talk to the youth. When having these discussions, Leisure Pool and the Aurora Centre Cinema. Thank-you to Cliffthe interactions between the two parties show the youth that the side Printing for donating the printing of the tickets. RCMP are not scary and that you can always talk to a member.
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Used oil ambassadors spread message, every drop counts By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- Though British Columbians have managed to maintain a high recovery rate of used motor oil, oil filters and containers, the British Columbia Used Oil Management Association reports that millions of litres of oil are still being disposed improperly. According to the BCUOMA, B.C. has achieved a 79.3 per cent used motor oil recovery rate, a 85.5 per cent recovery rate of oil filters and a 88.3 per cent recovery rate of oil containers. Even with high recovery rates BCUOMA is concerned, they say that one litre of used oil can potentially contaminate a million litres of ground water, that can eventually get into other bodies of water.
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In an effort to spread the word about the dangers of improperly disposing of oil and oil-related products BCUOMA is determined to get the word out about the 520 collection facilities in the province. Since 2005, they have enlisted the help of summer ambassadors to visit their collection facilities, recruit new facilities, and engage in public outreach at car shows and other community events. Ambassadors passed through Dawson Creek on July 13 to talk to six of their registered collection facilities in the city. “That recovery rate is actually increasing since our inception in 2003 (BCUOMA), so the program has been in place since then and it’s definitely been getting better,” said summer ambassador Emily Louie. Louie and her coworker Ali Omelaniec will travel for 17 weeks to different collection facilities in the province hearing any concerns about their program, providing them with pamphlets and other educational materials and updating them on changes to the program. Last July the BCUOMA began to collect antifreeze and provide a monetary incentive for the facilities.
“Anti-freeze is another hazardous material that is classified under auto liquids, it is included in the program to really get that out of the environment, get that out of the landfills as well,” Louie said. “That’s just an incentive for them to stay in the program and compensation for all of the work that they have to do, they have to clean up their areas and it’s a lot of work taking back the oil sometimes,” Omelaniec adds. The BCUOMA pays 10 cents a litre on oil and 15 cents per litre on antifreeze to collection facilities. The program is funded by the Environmental Handling Fees the consumer pay when purchasing those products. Collection facilities sell the used products to collectors and the collector then gives the facility receipts of what they took, the facilities then send the receipts to the BCUOMA for the compensation incentive. “All that oil is just refined and it can be used for new lubricating oil, it can be used for fuel at pulp mills or cement plants, they take back the containers and the filters. The containers can be recycled into new plastic containers or parking curbs or other plastic materials and the oil filters are used for reinforcing steel,” Omelaniec said. 48 million litres of used oil was recycled last year in B.C. Since the beginning of this year’s program in May, the ambassadors have found that their facilities are experiencing problems with night-drop offs. Dropping off materials to be recycled is free, but when people drop them off at night they often don’t do it properly. “A lot of the time they put them in containers that are not closed, they don’t have lids on them so the rain can get into the bucket and it can overfill which causes a spill which obviously it goes against what we’re trying to promote. So if they’re going to take the time to bring it back, we suggest they do so during business hours,” said OmJill Earl photo elaniec. Continued on Page 19. Emily Louie and Ali Omelaniec, summer ambassadors for the BCUOMA, visit six used oil collectors during their visit to Dawson Creek.
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Young cyclist competes in men’s elite race By Kyla Corpuz
FORT ST. JOHN – At 21, Colter Young competed in the Tour de Beauce, a men’s elite cycling race. Though, he wasn’t able to finish because of a previous injury, it was the first time he rode side-by-side professionals in an elite race. “The whole atmosphere of being in a professional race, it was really awesome,” said Young. He crashed in an earlier race in Victoria and was doing rehab, Young admitted he wasn’t even suppose to race Tour de Beauce. “The doctor told me not to, but I did,” he said. He lasted four out of the six stages before he had to quit. “Each day was just a struggle, but it was just trying to find some form again and come back from the crash.” He was supposed to race in nationals, which was scheduled after Tour de Beace, but had to effectively pulled out of it. “I tried the time trial at nationals but that didn’t go very well. It just wasn’t working, so I didn’t end up doing nationals, so I was just there as a team role.” Young said he was always fascinated with riding bikes, dirt jumping and mountain biking as a kid. He was also a hockey player who wanted to make it to the big leagues. “Growing up I just wanted to play hockey, NHL was my biggest goal like every kid in Canada.” But instead he joined a triathlon, and his cycling took off. “I was immersed in the scene, which you think would be small in Fort St. John, but it’s pretty big. I started going to club races and it just progressed,” he said, adding that Pat Ferris, from Ferris Fast Cycle, played a big role in helping him out with cycling and even employed him at the shop. “Once I started racing I always wanted to be the best at everything,” he said. Young now races with an elite team, Trek Red Truck, out of Vancouver, where some of his teammates are on a professional contract. While one of the reasons Young said he joined the team was to follow in their footsteps, he may have to take a break if
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Garden tea and tour ready to bloom By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- Over 20 years ago the Dawson Creek Horticultural Society planted the seeds to what is now their primary fundraising event: the Garden Tour and Tea. Scheduled this year on July 29 from 10a.m. to 4p.m., the garden tour will feature eight gardens in the area: six gardens are in town, one is
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Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,600, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. 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Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.7L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Environment Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ◆◆Projected best in class fuel economy based on competitive data available at the time of testing using Ford drive-cycle tests (in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standard J1321) of comparably equipped 2011 Ford vs. 2010 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. ◆Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. 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Science instructors thanked for help Two NLC instructors were the recipients of a heartfelt thank-you letter last month for assisting a Bert Bowes Middle School student with her science project. Megan Haugen-Koechl had researched the dwindling numbers of bumble bees for the past two summers and how variables such as pollen proteins or indigenous tree and plant species might impact upon bee populations. Megan went on to win a silver medal for her efforts at the National Science Fair in Charlottetown, PEI, this past May. She was selected for the award out of 271 possible contenders. The letter, sent to Dean of Academic and Professional programs, Steve Roe, from Megan’s parents Rick Koechl and Linda Haugen, thanked Dr. Sandra Hoffman and Jeanette Landry – both science instructors on the Fort St. John campus – for offering their own time and expertise to help Megan compile and interpret data that was incorporated into her overall project.
“Having Dr. Hoffman and Ms. Landry collaborate with Megan has been an amazing experience for her. We want to recognize the importance that our local college has made on our daughter… it gives us great pride in knowing that we have NLC here in our community, an asset that we should never take for granted,” wrote
Rick. “The mentorship made a huge impact for Megan.” Steve commented that this is a classic example of how NLC provides community accessibility to university-level education and instruction, adding that students seeking a university education in sciences could not be in better hands.
Donna Webb
Two long serving employees say farewell to the College on their retirement
FSJ’s Bert Bowes Middle School student Megan Haugen-Koechl with her winning ‘Feeding the Bees’ exhibit.
NLC wishes two long term staff fond farewells. NLC Foundation coordinator Donna Webb celebrated 21 years with the College and retired in style this past June. Joining Donna in retirement is
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Businesses and local artists showcased in summer art walk By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- The South Peace Community Arts Council have paired local artists and local businesses together in their latest art appreciation program. In mid-June more then 28 local artists and two local art groups handed over their selected work to 18 local businesses who offered up space in their stores until mid-August for the 2012 Art Walk. The community has seen art walks before and displays of local art in downtown businesses in other SPCAC initiatives, but SPCAC president Melissa Holoboff intends to make this art walk an annual event. “It’s for locals and tourists alike, it’s so that there’s an art appreciation activity to be had in our downtown core...The tourists that have viewed the work have been really receptive to it, so good feedback from the tourists, and we’ve had some good local feedback too,” Holoboff said. Ed Mah, owner of Bing’s Furniture had participated in SPCAC activities before where he displayed local artists’ works in his store. He says that he had a good experience last time and is happy to do it again. This summer Mah is showing photographs by Tryna Gower. “A good experience in that it brought local people into the store to look at the product and it also helps facilitate tourism. You know they have the Art Walk advertised and they do have tourists that go from location to location looking at the local art,” Mah said. Though a lot of participating businesses have seen more foot traffic, the increase of visitors is not necessarily translated into sales. “It’s just something that we do as a community affair, to give back, we don’t do it in anticipation that people actually come in the store and look around and buy something,” Mah said.
Kris Lowery, owner of Read’s Books is showing Tabitha Logan’s work. Lowery agrees that the increased traffic doesn’t mean an increase in sales, but it has given both businesses and artists more exposure. “I do have people that come in that have the pamphlets and they’re actually following the map, and I’ve heard many people say that they’re going into many stores that they haven’t been in before, but it hasn’t increased our sales but I’m hoping it has increased exposure to the artist,” Lowery said. “I just think there are so many amazing artists here in Dawson, and I just wanted to help promote them. The artwork that’s available to everyone here is outstanding, sometimes when we look at our neighbours we don’t really see how talented they are because we see them everyday, so seeing them in a different venue sometimes opens our eyes a bit more,” she said. Buzz Bin owner, Elaina Tuttle, was pleased to be a participating business. Approximately 12 years ago, Tuttle herself helped organize a weeklong art walk that included poetry, performance art, visual art and dance. About six years ago Tuttle had changed the focus of her tattoo shop to also be a gallery as well; every few months she changes the artwork on display. As Tuttle was already showing local artists in her store, she didn’t need to hang new work. She has also seen more traffic since the art walk began. “After hours, say I’m sitting around the shop and we’ve had quite a few ladies out for evening walks and looking through the store windows downtown, and then quite a few tourists are popping in now as well... I think people are just coming in here to check out the art period, whether it be on canvas or on skin. They’re checking out our portfolios as well, they might
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Heidy Kux-Kardos, artist in this year’s art walk, has showcased three of her pieces at the Alaska House.
not necessarily be interested in getting a tattoo themselves but they are interested in the art,” she said.
The Art Walk ends Aug. 15.
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Jones‘MILE & VoldZERO Auction Co. Ltd. DAWSON CREEK Vold, AUCTION CITY’
DAWSON ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ 301-116th Ave.CREEK DawsonAUCTION Creek, British Columbia Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don 301-116th Ave. Dawson Creek, British Columbia Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622
Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622
MARKET REpORT JULY 19, 2012 CATTLE REPORT SLAUGHTER CATTLE On Thursday, July 19, 2012, 102 head of cattle went through our ring SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows 68.00-74.00
395 head ofD3 cattle went through the ring of Dawson Creek Action on July 8, 2010 - D4 Cows 60.00-67.00 SALES EVERY THURSDAY! Holstein Cows N/A D1 - D2 Cows 53.00-56.00 Heiferettes 80.00-95.00 D3 - D4 Cows 48.00-53.00 Bologna Bulls 80.00-92.00 Holstein Cows 50.00-53.00 Feeder Bulls 84.00-95.00 Heiferettes 55.00-65.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Bologna Bulls 62.00-72.50 Good Bred Heifers N/A Feeder Bulls 65.00-70.00 Milk Cows N/A Good Bred Cows None Cow/ Calf Pairs (younger) 1400.00-1650.00 Good Bred Heifers None Cow/ Calf Pairs (older) N/A
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Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: 115.00-120.00 Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 130.00-134.00 Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 130.00-140.00 Good Feeder Feeder Steers Steers 700 1000lbs lbsPlus: Plus: N/A Good 135.00-145.00 Good Feeder Feeder Steers Steers 600 900 lbs lbs Plus: Plus: N/A Good 150.00-155.00 Good Feeder Feeder Steers Steers 500 800 lbs lbs Plus: Plus: 92.00-100.00 Good 152.00-160.00 Good Feeder Feeder Steers Steers 400 700 lbs lbs Plus: Plus: 102.00-108.00 Good 160.00-164.00 Good Feeder Feeder Steers Steers 300 600 lbs lbs Plus: Plus: 110.00-118.00 Good 165.00-172.00 GoodCalves FeederBeef Steers 500 lbs Plus: 115.00-125.00 Baby Type: 150.00-250.00 Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 110.00-125.00 Next Horse Sale Sept 29, 2012 Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: None
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Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Upcoming Sales: Vold, Jones &@ Vold10:00 Auction Co. Ltd. Sales Every Thursday a.m. DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ 301-116thSale Ave. Dawson Creek, British Columbia Dawson Creek Office: Horse September 25/2010 301-116th Dawson British Columbia 250-782-3766Ave. VJV Main Office:Creek, 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622
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Tea and Tour Continued from Page 19. Volunteers at the society started looking for potential gardens in April to give participating gardeners the chance to prepare for company. “Usually you go around looking for the gardens, and you see a really nice garden and you say ‘please be on our tour this year,” said society president Barbra Carlson. “We’ve got eight gardens and a very wide variety of what people grow and how they design their yard…We’re really pleased with the gardens, we went looking in April right after spring and then now this is July and the gardens are just blooming right now,” she said. According to Carlson, some participating gardeners were worried that the mild winter killed some of their plants and were concerned that their gardens didn’t look as good. She says that it’s a challenge to be a good gardener in this area and that the event is to encourage more people to get involved. “It’s to promote interest and to see people looking to take pride in Dawson Creek and what we can do. It’s a challenge to be a good gardener up here but the people who have such spectacular gardens, they know what grows well here and what is hearty for this climate and we have long sunny days in the summer…These gardens are really great,” Carlson said. Participants are given a map, addresses to locate the gardens and a warning to be respectful of the properties that they visit. The
event sees an average of 400 people per year depending on the weather and if it falls on a long weekend. In the past the tour and tea has attracted residents from Fort St. John and Beaverlodge, even a couple from California on their way up the Alaska Highway took the time to tour. Seeing large numbers is not unusual for the event. “We have an average of 400 people that go on it…It varies, if it’s the August long weekend, of course that makes fewer people but we expect about the same amount usually… It’s pretty nice, you meet a lot of different and new people,” said Carlson. Money raised from the event pays their registration to the Alberta Horticultural Society’s annual meeting and for the group to host special guest speakers. Funds raised will also go towards the Fall Fair, as the society is responsible for reimbursing the Dawson Creek Exhibition for the prize money awarded to contestants in the horticultural show. “This is our main money maker for the year, and the money that we make goes into the fall fair because they have the horticultural show at the fall fair and people win prizes for their display of vegetables or flowers,” said Carlson. Society members find qualified judges for the fair, meaning that they themselves can enter in the show. “It gets quite competitive, it’s fun,” Carlson said. Vendors selling garden related items such as Rhubarb to Roses, Linda’s Greenhouse, and a gentleman selling ‘red wigglers’ will be set up at the Seniors’ Hall.
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Employment Opportunity Dawson Creek, BC • JOB POSTING
10233-100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 1Y8 Phone 250.785.0612 Fax: 250.785.9800 or 785.2021 website: www.treaty8.bc.ca
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Employment Opportunities within Treaty 8 First Nations
The Treaty 8 Tribal Association provides a range of advisory services for its member First Nations in Northeast British Columbia. By way of the Tribal Associations’ funding agreement with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, advisory services for the Treaty 8 First Nations include: band governance, financial management, community and economic development, education, and technical services.
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The Nawican Friendship Centre is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Executive The Nawican Friendship Centre likefortotheextend gratitudeofand Director. This is a senior management positionwould responsible overall administration the a thank you The Treaty 8 Tribal Association is seeking applications from interested persons organization and reporting directly and accountable to the Board ofwho Directors. The Executive to the individuals, companies, organizations through their Digenerosity who wish to work for a Treaty 8 First Nation community in any of the followrector will be responsible for administering the programs, including monitoring and being responassisted our programs. ing positions: sible for the financial management of the organization; supervising Centre staff ensuring Personnel Gerry and Ruth Richardson Kinsmen Club Moms to Be • Band Manager/Executive Director Policy is adhered to; preparing proposals, maintaining close liaisons and building positive relation• Senior Financial Administrator ships with federal, provincial, municipal, Aboriginal and local agencies; and attending all Board J.Miskenack EnerMax AB Security • Health Director of Directors’ meetings, to manage and direct the organization towards its mandate and objectives. • Band Social Development Worker Dakota Contracting Bear Mtn.Ski Hill ProTec QUALIFICATIONS: • Economic Development Steel YardServices Degree or equivalent Panago • KFC Business Management, Public Administration, Human combina-Pizza Interested persons may submit a resume, cover letter and three references for tion education and experience; W.ofPiper Terra Energy DC Liquor Store any of the above positions to: • Considerable experience working in a Human Services environment;
J. McRann L. Merrick L. Berg Contracting Shona Nelson, Director of Administration/TARR Treaty 8 Tribal Association P. Inster R. Knott G. Wager Posting Closed: August 10, 2012 at 12 noon 10233-100th Ave., Fort St. John, BC, V1J 1Y8. Start Date: August 27, 2012 I. Beaulieu V. Cardinal Robyn aka S.Claus Telephone: 250.785.2021 Email: snelson@treaty8.bc.ca DC Gulf Course L. Courtoreille E. Stanley Please submit your resume, references, and cover letter identifying Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2012 Dollar Store how you meet the qualifications. Dollarama Attention to: Mr. Mikes FabCor Attention: Hiring Committee-Nawican Wright’s Food Friendship Centre Theresa Michael& Drummers Creek BC, V1G 2C6 B. Lambert Mail: 1320-102nd Ave,P.Dawson McPhail Butcher Block Fax: 250.782.8411 DC Lion’s Club R Mock Electric PC Oilfield Or in person HEU South Peace Local Spectra/Van. Foundation Paul/Sharon Gevatkoff Full Job Description Available upon Request SP Chiropractic W. Austen Sones Mary/Al Mottishaw
Employment Opportunities
We apologize ifEmployment there is any people/business that we did not list. Opportunity • Supported Child Development Worker(s): Your contribution whether long or short is no less appreciated. Thank you Provides inclusion support for children who require assistance to fully benefit from community programs and activities. Full and part time. from the Board and Staff of Northern the Nawican Friendship United Way of British Columbia Centre, Dawson Creek, BC!!! “Investing in the organized capacity of persons to care for one another”
The United Way of Northern British Columbia is a leading proponent of community development initiatives and collaborates with agencies providing programs and services in Northern BC. Our plan is to expand and support programs and services in North East BC by seeking an individual to join our office, located in Fort St John.
Community Development & Campaign Officer Northeast Office (Fort St John, BC)
Located in Fort St John, this position is responsible for working with key community leaders, volunteers, community groups and organizations. The incumbent will assist communities, located in Northeastern British Columbia, to plan and establish programs and services and build volunteer capacity to address emerging and critical community needs. Please apply if you have: • experience in fundraising or community development • leadership qualities and strong project coordination experience • great interpersonal skills and a strong capacity to interact with key community leaders and community health and social service providers • experience managing a volunteer workforce • proven organizational and analytical skills and are attentive to detail • strong communication skills (written and verbal) • the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines and goals • strong computer skills, including data base applications • access to personal transportation and a willingness to travel throughout northeastern BC • the ability to work outside of standard business hours We are looking for an individual with the above skills and aptitudes in addition to a postsecondary education in community organization, marketing or communications and demonstrated experience in community building and fundraising. Previous experience in a United Way or not-for-profit environment would be an asset. If you are a committed and dynamic individual who is dedicated to excelling in a challenging and rewarding environment, please apply in writing by August 10, 2012, to: Trevor Williams, Executive Director United Way of Northern British Columbia Fax (250) 562-8102 trevorw@unitedwaynbc.ca United Way of Northern British Columbia thanks all applicants, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.
• Children Who Witness Abuse Counsellor:
Provides individual and group counseling services for children who witness abuse. This program is designed to help break the cycle of violence and helps children cope with, and heal from the trauma of living in an abusive situation. Support is also provided to the parent who has been abused. Part time position. *Preferred qualifications: Social Services Worker Diploma or Social Work Degree. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered with a commitment to obtain specialized training.
• Early Childhood Educator:
Provides quality care and programming to children 30-60 months under the direction of the Daycare Manager. Full and part time positions available for ongoing, temporary 10-2 position and casual/substitute positions available. *Preferred qualifications: ECE licence or willingness to pursue.
• Adult Support Worker:
Support workers provide personal care and support to adults in and outside of their homes. Individualised training will be provided. Preferred qualifications: certificate/diploma in Rehab Therapy, Social Service Worker. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Family Resource Program Coordinator / Family Support Worker:
Coordinates services of the program and provides parental support and information in a home-based program. As well, develops and facilitates community programming that supports family well-being. *Preferred qualifications: Social Services Worker Diploma. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. *Travel to outlying communities may be required for the above positions.
Apply to:
The Fort Nelson Family Development Society Ph (250) 774-2596 ED Direct (250) 321-0859 ed.fnfds@northwestel.net NORTHEAST NEWS
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HELP WANTED HB Health and Wellness Spa is now looking for a energetic cheerful receptionist for our elite spa. Interest in spa environment an asset. Call Veronika 250-787-1553 (07/26) Services Rhubarb to Roses Garden Centre Open May 1 October 31 10865 -225 Road (Mile 3 Old Hart Hwy) Dawson Creek, BC 250782-2269 (07/26) Massage For your aches or pains try Thai massage, Deep tissue massage, Reflexology Call Anja or Leo at 250-7879441 Guaranteed Results Services Room to Park Your RV 5th Wheel, Motor Home Just Off The Swanson Lumber Road with Power Plug In Quiet, Private & Secure. Call 250-785-1899 (07/26) Services General Excavating Concrete Breaking Call 250-843-7464
For Rent 3 Bedroom Duplex, Fire place, 5 Appliances 1 1/2 Bath. Huge back yard fenced, References Required. Available July 5th 2012. $ 1,500.00 monthly Call 250-787-2520 (07/26) Garage Sale 27 Princess Crescent Friday July 27th 4-7 pm Saturday July 28th 8-1pm Household Items, Furniture Lots of Christmas Decorations Partylite Candles, Toys Camping Items. (07/26) Massage FSJ Oriental Massage. Deeply relaxing, full body. Call 250-261-3923 by appointment only (08/30)
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Alpine- Bruce 250-785-1852 • Bona Vista - Natasha 250-787-1075 or oneBob of our Professional Site managers! Sandalwood250-262-2011 • HillcrestGlen 250-261-4216 AlpineBruce Bob 250-785-1852 • Bona Vista - Natasha 250-787-1075 Driftwood250-262-2011 • MelsherSandalwoodBob 250-262-2011 • GrahamHillcrest- Glen 250-261-4216 Maplewood- Bob DriftwoodBob250-262-2011 250-262-2011•Ambassador• Melsher- Sandra 250-261-6516 Killarney- Bob Maplewood- Bob|G250-262-2011 • Grahamreen Glen- Bob 250-262-2011 Killarney- Bob 250-262-2011 •Ambassador- Sandra 250-261-6516 |Green GlenBob 250-262-2011 Email: reception@licar.ca
Cleaning Service Quality Service Cleaning Honest, Reliable,Respectful and Bondable,.References available For Appointment call Anja in Fort St. John at 250-787-9441 Novelty Bills Books & Bargains We buy your Antiques, collectibles, Adult magazines, Books and coins. Open 12pm to 7:00 pm Mon to Sat phone 250-785-2660 Office for Rent Office space for rent on ground floor in the Professional Building 1200 103 Ave Dawson Creek. Call 250-219-1434 (TFN)
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FOR SALE AVON: www. interavon.ca/gale. hanaback REGAL: www.galef.shopregal.ca Email avon@theedge.ca Wood Furniture 100% Solid wood and rustic furniture. Log home renovations and sealants. call Lisa in FSJ 250.263.7765 or Doug in Hudson’s Hope Call 250.783.9156 lynxcreekwoodsmiths.com (yrly) HOUSE FOR SALE 6388 Daisy Ave in Fort St John 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on 1 Acre Separate entrance for basement tenant 2 new furnaces up and downstairs kitchen up and downstairs Drive by to view, do not go in yard or knock on door. Asking $349,000. Call 250-785-1899 (07/26) Help Wanted Commission Sales Person, ideal for stay at home Mom or retirees. Call Lomax Duct Cleaning 1-877-9624262 Ask for Bob. Fort St John and Dawson Creek areas (07/26)
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Early Childhood Educator (ECE): The individual selected for this position will work as part of a team in the development and delivery of curriculum for our early childhood education programs – Keeginaw Preschool & the Keeginaw Preschool / Kinders Summer Programs. Our ECE staff also works collaboratively with our Keeginaw Kids programming team in the planning and delivery of our Afterschool Programs for children 6 to 12 years of age.
Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company with marketing and manufacturing facilities throughout Western Canada. Our commitment to excellence in the forest industry has resulted in significant growth. We are currently seeking a qualified 2nd Class Shift Engineer to join our team in Armstrong, British Columbia. Our facility is a 20 Megawatt Biomass fired Co-Generation plant.
The ideal candidate will be ECE certified, or in the process of completing ECE certification. Applicants must be willing to work a somewhat flexible schedule and possess a valid BC Driver’s License.
QUALIFICATIONS: • 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate • 5 years or more of operating and maintenance experience • Superior Troubleshooting skills • Excellent Organizational skills
If you are a creative, enthusiastic, caring individual who is interested in working in a Fun, “Team” oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you! Interested applicants may drop off, fax, or e-mail your resume & cover letter to: Fort St. John Friendship Society ATTN: Anita Lee, Executive Director 10208 – 95 Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 1J2 Phone: (250) 785-8566 Fax: (250) 785-1507 E-Mail: anitalee@bluenova.ca
Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and Profit guide us at Tolko. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at www.tolko.com and submit your resume by July 30, 2012.
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Re: IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ROSE THOMPSON, also known as MARY R THOMPSON, also known as MARY THOMPSON, Deceased, formerly of Hudson’s Hope, British Columbia.
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NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Mary Rose Thompson also known as Mary R Thompson, also known as Mary Thompson, Deceased, who died on the 17th day of June, 2012, are hereby required to send them to the Executor, Laura Dodge, at the office of her solicitor, Callison Zeunert Law Corporation, 9830 – 110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 2T1, on or before Friday, September 7th, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice.
North Peace Savings and Credit Union is a full-service financial organization offering Personal and Business banking, Lending, investment and insurance products. Located in Northeast British Columbia, North Peace Savings has proudly served the North for 65 years and is committed to the social, economic and environmental well-being of the communities in which it operates. NPSCU has four branches, a financial planning office, over 11,000 members and 104 employees and was recently recognized in the area as the People’s Choice winner of “Best Financial Institution, 2011”. North Peace Savings and Credit Union’s Fort Nelson Branch lies east of the Northern Rocky Mountains, in British Columbia’s northeastern corner. Fort Nelson is a town of approximately 5000 residents. It is the administrative centre of the newly formed Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and is characterized by an abundance of Natural Resources: lush mixed forests, exciting oil and natural gas development, an emerging agricultural sector, and a tourism sector anchored by the Alaska Highway.
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The Branch Manager provides overall management of the branch’s operation including personal lending, deposits, memberships, wealth management, and profitability. Through managing, coaching and inspiring the staff you will meet the branch and team objectives and activities to achieve superior member experiences, optimal business retention, growth and productivity. You will provide on-going coaching and development of staff while ensuring a high level of employee capability through focused leadership routines.
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The Branch Manager will report directly to the Vice President, Service. Reporting to the Branch Manager, are a full complement of full-time and part-time employees. This role will provide the greatest satisfaction to someone who enjoys coaching, building relationships, is results-oriented, and is committed to furthering the reputation of the Credit Union in the community. Knowledge of the financial services industry, products, policies, procedures, and operations is required. If you are a financial services professional with significant coaching, strategic and leadership skills, and have knowledge of retail credit and investment products, please provide a cover letter and résumé in confidence, by August 10, 2012 to: Lisa Stewart, VP Human Resources North Peace Savings and Credit Union 10344-100th St Fort St. John, BC, V1J 3Z1 Fax: 250-787-9191 or E-mail: lstewart@npscu.ca For a complete role description, visit: www.npscu.ca
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UPCOMING Dawson Creek • Dawson Creek Toastmasters meets every Thursday at 7pm at Farmer’s Advocacy Office 1032 103 Ave (Front door on 11 st.) Contact Heather at 250-784-5700 or 780-353-3050. • Did you know only 3/10 of the water on earth is suitable for human use? The Northern Environmental Action Team, in partnership with Encana, is hosting a splash-tastic event focusing on water. Join us August 18th at Rotary Lake in Dawson Creek for “It’s a NEAT Wave!” Starting at 11:00am, “It’s a NEAT Wave” will have information and activities for all. Bring the kids for water races, games, trivia, and finish the day with a Free BBQ courtesy of the City of Dawson Creek. There will be draw prizes and demos. Protecting our water source from pollution and overuse is an important concern in the Dawson Creek area. Water regulates both your body temperature and the temperature of the earth: stewardship is everyone’s responsibility. For more information on “It’s a NEAT Wave”, visit www.neat.ca or click on our Facebook page. Rolla August 3,4,5,2012 - Rolla Remembers - 100th Anniversary Homecoming - at the Rolla Hall. We would like to invite one and all to join us for this special celebration. For registration and general information, please call Janet at 250-782-5163 or Judi at 250-782-8237 or visit our website at www.Rolla100. ca There will be something for everyone: Wine & Cheese * Banquet & Dance* Pancake Breakfast* Camping available * Ball Games * Horseshoes * Art Show and Exhibits - Rolla School * Entertainment Tent * *Face Painting * Food Booths * Pie and Ice Cream Booth * Wagon Rides * Crib Tournament * Cards Games *Farm Demonstration * and our finale - Roy Forbes in Concert at the Rolla Hall* Fort St. John • NPSS 30th Grad Reunion ~ 1982-2012 August 3 – 5, 2012 Fort St. John BC For Invitation & Registration details contact Crystal Holden Email: hal_crystal@telus.net Phone: 250 785 4086 Cell: 250 793 6952 All grads & spouses welcome to attend and celebrate with us! • Western Command Convoy of Military Vehicles August 1, 2012 In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the construction of the Alaska Highway, the Western Command Military Vehicle Historical Society is travelling the Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek to Fairbanks, Alaska in historic military vehicles. Fort St. John is the second stop where you can join them by participating in the events below: 10 am: Ceremony at Charlie Lake Monument 1 pm – 4:30 pm: Military Vehicles on Display at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum (free admission to Museum grounds) Call the Museum at 250-787-0430 for more information. • Alaska Highway 70th Anniversary Banquet August 1 2012 at 6 pm at the Fort St. John Legion Help the North Peace Historical Society, the Royal Canadian Legion, and Western Command Convoy of Military Vehicles travelling the Alaska Highway to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the construction of the Alaska Highway! Join us at the Legion for a barbecued chicken dinner complete with baked beans (typical Alaska Highway fare!), salads and more! Meet with Canadian Veterans and members of the Western Command Convoy. 1940s-era music will be provided by local band Diamonds in the Rough. There will also be a Silent Auction in support of the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. Tickets are $30 and are available at the Museum. The proceeds of this event will go towards the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. It helps us to operate year-round, create new exhibits, renovate old exhibits, and improve our long-term preservation of and
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access to artefacts, photographs, and archival documents. Call the Museum at 250-787-0430 for more information. • The Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT) is proud to present the Put Some Sun in Your Shorts: The Sustainable Laundry Initiative across Northeast BC. Sponsored by BC Hydro Powersmart, MooseFM, Celebrate Fort St. John, Homesteader’s Health Food Store, and 101.5 The Bear, Sustainable Laundry encourages residents to save power by drying their laundry on a clothesline instead of using their dryer. The initiative is running from July 9 through August 3, 2012 with twenty laundry packages given away. Residents can participate by entering the draw, which will award clotheslines, clothes pegs and biodegradable laundry detergent to five winners Friday at 3pm live on Moose FM. A draw will be held for the next four weeks. Draw boxes can be found at City Hall, Homesteader’s Health Food Store, Home Hardware, The NEAT Office, The Fort St. John Public Library. Clothes dryers are often the second most energy intensive appliance in your home next to the refrigerator. Hanging laundry to dry capitalizes on the power of the wind and sun – something the Peace Region has plenty of – to reduce the load. Did you know that the sun will actually disinfect clothes? Summer is often a time with high energy demand as people turn fans and air conditioning units on to cool buildings. Drying laundry naturally, whether indoors or out, helps reduce strain on energy infrastructure ensuring that there is power for things that really matter. ONGOING Fort St. John • The Fort St. John Public Library is offering Free Computer Skills Training Sessions. These are one-on-one, one hour sessions, where you can learn at your own pace. You can learn what you are interested in learning and how you want to learn it. Areas covered can include, but are not limited to, basic computer skills, using the internet, office skills, email and social networking. Call the Fort St. John Public Library at 250-785-3731 to register or find out more. • Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • The Fort St. John Literacy Society offers free one-toone tutoring for people who want to improve their reading, writing or math skills. We also offer free English as a Second Language classes and one-to-tutoring for people learning English. Contact 250-785-2110 or info@fsjliteracy.ca for more information. • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #211 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250-785-5323 Ext 22. • ROTARY PLAY CENTRE SCHEDULE AT THE CDC, 10417 – 106 Ave., Fort St. John. Tel. (250) 785-3200. Mon. 9:00 to 12:00, Tues. 12:30 to 3:30 Gym Time 2-2:30, Wed. 9:00 to 12:00, Thurs. 9:00 to 12:00 Gym Time 10:30-11, Fri. 12:30 to 2:30 Gym Time 2-2:30. Outdoor Play - We’ll be taking advantage of nice weather-please come prepared. Schedule may change slightly due to holidays and special events. • StrongStart is a free drop-in learning program for children aged 0 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. A qualified Early Childhood educator is on-site. Duncan Cran StrongStart 8130 89 Avenue (250) 787-0417. Monday 8:30 – 11:30, Tuesday 12:30 – 3:00, library 1:00 – 1:30, Wednesday 8:30
– 11:30, Thursday 8:30 – 11:30, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, gym 8:45 – 9:45.Robert Ogilvie StrongStart 9907 86 Street (250) 785-3704. Monday 12:30 – 3:00, library time, Tuesday 8:30 – 11:30, Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30, Thursday 12:30 – 3:00, gym time, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, (alternating Fridays 12:30 – 3:00). Hudson’s Hope StrongStart 10441 Holland Street (250) 783-9994. Mon/Wed/Friday 9:00 – 12:00, Tuesday/ Thursday 1:30 – 4:30, gym time. StrongStart Outreach, Charlie Lake Elementary, Mondays 9:00 – 11:30 Mile 52 Alaska Hwy (250) 785-2025. Taylor Elementary, Mondays, 1:00 – 3:30 9808 Birch Avenue E (250) 789-3323. Prespatou Elementary, Tuesdays 9:30 – 12:30 22113 Triad Rd (250) 785-2025. Clearview Elementary, Thursdays 9:00 – 12:00 223 Rd (250) 781-3333. • Words on Wheels Bus - Traveling lending library and on-board stories, songs and interactive play. Parent resources available. Wednesdays and Fridays, September – June. See web-site for current stops. www.earlylearning.prn.bc.ca. • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Claire Seidler at 250-787-9697 or Gayle Wagner at 250-785-3991 for more information. • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323. • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be held weekly, in the afternoons at Mental Health and Addiction Services, #300 - 9900 – 100 Ave. For more information call Chris or Shaun at (250) 262-5269. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10408 105 Avenue. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for more information. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #208 10139 100 Street (above TD Bank). Drop in hours Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. or to make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential. • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a minimum of five hours per month. For information, call (250) 262-4530. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. • Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 8437813 for more information. • Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace classes are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with wonderful programming for all ages! Don’t miss out! Register today for preschool, Mommy and Me, afterschool and adult classes! Check out the great selection of activities at www.npcc.bc.ca, or pick up a brochure at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Call (250) 785-1992 for more information or to register.
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Sand sculpting taken to another level By Kyla Corpuz
TAYLOR – For the Peace country, it’s quite unusual to see sand castles, as many of the waterfronts are met with gravel or rock. But that hasn’t stopped the Fort St. John Arts Council from bringing the first-ever sand sculpting, Sand Sensations BC, event to Taylor. “Four international sand sculptors from Russia, the USA and Canada … they’re going to be competing for bragging rights,” said Jocelyn Eisert CEO of Bizzybody Events. “But they’re really coming here to share their artistic abilities and show what other places in the world get because they’re on ocean fronts.” One of the sculptors is David Ducharme, who participated in last year’s High On Ice and recently won first place as a solo sculptor at the Parksville Sand Sculpting Event. Ducharme will be joined by Peter Vogelaar, Ilya Filimontsev from Russia and
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