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Haying is for horses for local farmers

Vandalism Frustrations - Story on Page 3

An Emporer’s Challenge - Story on Page 10

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Drought Concerns - Story on Page 12

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Local farmer, Shane Wagner, was on hand to help with the haying process with horse teams at a farm just From top: Everett Patterson and outside of Fort St. John recently. Wagner said he enjoys the process of using teams of horses, though it takes Bruce Coleman also took part in the haying procss. longer to do. By Melanie Robinson Wagner said he likes the process of haying with he said. “The grass is just better, it starts to dry, FORT ST. JOHN – It’s not often you see it, but horses because, while it takes longer to do – 20 when it starts to dry it loses its nutrients and the when it happens residents are keen to watch it. acres in a day for the three teams versus 20 acres grasshoppers come, so end of June, first of July is Haying is not uncommon in the Peace Region an hour with a tractor – you’re not using any diesel the best time to hay.” or other agricultural areas in Canada, but to see it fuel and it’s a lot more cost effective. Another key, he said, is to have no rain for five being done with teams of horses, is rare. “And if you look along, there’s very little that’s or six days to allow time to start cutting and to put A farm near Fort St. John did just that recently, left standing, where with a tractor, with a corner, the hay into bails. however, with three, sometimes four, teams of you always lose some,” he said. “It’s not that great, Wagner said some locals continue to use teams horses. The key, said Shane Wagner, who helped but this gets it all, it’s just the old way I guess.” of horses for cutting oats as well, and when they out, is to have teams of horses that are worked Wagner, and the other men who were doing the do, they are always happy to see local residents daily. haying, said it was important to get the process turn out to take pictures. “There’s a few more of us in the horse commu- done then – on July 9 – and not only because the In fact, he said, those thrashing oats with teams nity doing it but you’ve got to have horses, and not region was seeing good weather at the time. of horses often get the senior’s of the community only that, you’ve got to have horses that you work “The old timers will tell you that bailing hay visiting and setting up chairs to watch the experion a daily basis,” he said. “If you don’t work them made at the end of June has twice the nutrients ence. except for haying well then they’re not in shape.” in it than a bail made in the middle of July has,” “It’s worth it for the people in the area.”

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Landowners accuse OGC of interfering in negotiations

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By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – A representative of landowners south of Dawson Creek, who are negotiating with a company in regards to a proposed pipeline project, accuses the Oil and Gas Commission of inappropriately influencing those negotiations. Dave Core, chairman and CEO of the Canadian Association of Energy and Pipeline Landowner Associations, said the regulator is ignoring the wishes of landowners, who have authorized his organization to represent them in all dealings regarding the project. He said landowners are working together as the South Dawson Landowner Committee, and with his organization, to ensure Spectra Energy addresses mutual concerns regarding the Bisette Pipeline, a 33-kilometre long pipeline that would tie gas production south of Dawson Creek to a proposed gas plant west of the city. Core said Spectra Energy indicated the OGC would work with individual landowners to resolve issues and the company would work with landowners and the Commission to address specific concerns. He said when he contacted an official with the Commission to ask whether they would be proceeding in that fashion, ignoring the legal agreement, he was told the Commission was checking regulations to see if that was allowed. Core said that concerned him and he asked if that meant the Commission had dealt with landowners in that fashion before – the response was, “yes”.

He writes about that conversation in a blog that can be found online at www.landownerassociation.ca/blog_core.html. He said whether the intention of the Commission was to act on behalf of the proponent or not in addressing concerns, he thinks that is inappropriate. “A regulator should actually be sitting back and allowing landowners to negotiate easement agreements and contracts with the company,” said Core in an interview with the Northeast News on July 27. “Especially if they’re going out and contacting landowners before the company has even agreed to negotiate with them, there’s a problem there. It leaves landowners to think the government is on the company’s side.” He added he believes ignoring the legal agreement by meeting individually with landowners has legal implications. Core said in regards to other projects he has been involved in, there have been cases where correspondence from companies have included contact information for a regulator with the Oil and Gas Commission. “That doesn’t seem to be impartial to me at all,” he said. “That seems to mislead landowners into thinking that the OGC supports the project.” He said many landowners around Dawson Creek have no experience dealing with these types of projects and they don’t know their rights. He said the Commission isn’t helping landowners understand their rights and in many cases their involvement makes landowners feel they have none. “I would say that the Oil and Gas Commission is actually helping the companies get their projects in the ground without

landowners’ rights being properly respected,” he said. Graham Currie, leader of the corporate affairs division with the OGC, said the Commission’s involvement is strictly to gather information from residents about the proposed project. “The flaw in the logic on [Core’s blog] is that the Commission somehow meets with landowners, ‘on behalf of the energy company,’ and that’s not correct,” said Currie. “We’re an independent regulatory body, and we need to make a decision on applied-for industry activity, and we need to seek information to inform that decision.” He said the Commission would be seeking information on site-specific issues such as dust, noise or traffic, but any negotiations on compensation issues are not under the Commission’s purview. Currie said correspondence from CAEPLA indicated they would be representing landowners, but expressly states sitespecific issues are an exception. A couple of landowners were contacted for their comments on the concerns raised by Core, but they declined to comment, stating Core will speak for them as relates to the project.

By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – It’s not the first time it’s happened Melanie Robinson photo this year, Some of the damage the Fort St. John Slow but the exPitch Society has had to deal with this year. ecutive of the Fort St. John Slow Pitch Society are frustrated with the latest damage to its facilities. The president of the group, Janet Prestley, received a call on the morning of July 28 saying the clubhouse at the Surerus ball diamonds was vandalized. The incident caused extensive damage including broken windows, a hole through a wall and siding ripped off the building. “There’s nothing in that clubhouse that could be of any

value to anybody except for the league, which is primarily supplies,” said Prestley. “Slow pitch has experienced a ton of vandalism this year at the park, we’ve had to replace some of the portions of the dugout, there was graffiti all over it and nobody ever sees anything.” She added in this case, the city will be doing the repairs, but when it comes to incidents of graffiti at local diamonds, it’s up to the volunteer organization to do the repairs. On top of that, the organization is facing monetary troubles as it deals with a lawsuit with its former treasurer, and vandalism is not an easy fix, she said. “In this instance, the city is paying for this, thank God for that but bottom line all taxpayers pay for vandalism that’s done on city property, whether it’s at the skateboard park, Centennial Park, when people are wrecking the trees that are in the downtown core, I mean it’s all money the city is having to shell out to replace something that’s already there,” she said. “What point is there to do it to begin with, I don’t understand how people get a kick out of wrecking other people’s property.” The incident is expected to have happened after 10 p.m. on July 27. Anyone with information is asked to call the RCMP.

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Movement underway to revive BC Conservative Party

By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – A grassroots movement is afoot to revive the BC Conservative Party and the organizers believe the Peace Region is a good place to start. Three organizers were at the George Dawson Inn in Dawson Creek on July 27 to hold the first-ever meeting of a provincial Conservative Party in the region. “Dawson Creek, for a long time, has been a hub of conservatism,” said Bob Zimmer, regional director for the provincial association. “I remember being at a Social Credit parade with my grandma when I was about six years-old, in Dawson Creek. It’s a conservative place,

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and it’s a neat place to start this off.” Despite a turnout of only a handful of people, Zimmer said he’s encouraged by the enthusiasm he is hearing. He said with this new incarnation of the party, people may be sitting back to see how it turns out. However, he said he feels there is growing support in the Peace, and elsewhere in the province, for a right-of-centre alternative to the provincial Liberals and NDP. “We’ve seen a drastic shift to the left, and it’s shown us a need to get the right off the ground again as an Matthew Bains photo oppositional force to balance out The BC Conservative Party held a meeting on July 27 in Dawson Creek, hosted our province, because right now by local members. From left: Alvin Stedel, Bob Zimmer and Dan Wilson. A we’re just seeing left parties,” he similar meeting was held in Fort St. John the following day. The party believes said. with support for the Liberals slipping, now is the right time to offer a right-ofThe Conservative Party hasn’t held a seat in the Legislature since centre alternative to government. give First Nations veto power over resource develop1978, but Zimmer points to the support for the Social Credit Party and the Reform Party ment in the province. Zimmer said British Columbians are concerned about of BC in the past as examples that right-of-centre parties can win seats, and even form governments, in British deficit spending and long-term debt. He said ConservaColumbia. He added they see strong support for conser- tive government would introduce a debt repayment plan, vatives in the Peace, the Okanagan, the Fraser Valley with any budget surpluses committed to debt repayment. He said it wouldn’t be practical to promise large cuts and parts of Vancouver Island. “The whole province is quite conservative,” he said. to taxes and spending right away, but he said there are “When you look at the province overall, it’s quite blue.” ways to reduce the size of the provincial budget over Zimmer was joined that evening by Dan Wilson and time. He said, for example, a Conservative government Alvin Stedel, organizers in the North and South Peace, would establish zero-based budgeting for government respectively, who also helped organize the petition drive departments, encouraging department heads to find cost against the HST in the region. The BC Conservative savings rather than spending surplus money to maintain Party’s statement of philosophy and principals states it or increase budget allocations. “We’re constantly looking for places where we can supports repealing the HST. Zimmer said he doesn’t believe that policy is contrary save money, rather than constantly looking for places to the conservative philosophy of cutting taxes for busi- where we can increase taxes – that’s where conservatives and liberals are different.” nesses, even though many businesses support the HST. The party’s policy document states the environment “What we are hearing from a lot of businesses is although they will save with the HST on equipment and would be a top priority for a Conservative government. things like that, their employees are saying, ‘look, we It states the carbon tax would be repealed, but Zimmer need more money to cover the cost of the HST,” said said they would pursue reducing carbon dioxide emissions by encouraging innovation and new technologies, Zimmer. Wilson said although the HST has many people angry and promoting fuel economy and energy conservation. However, the policy document states the party would with the BC Liberals, there are other issues such as the alleged scandals surrounding the sale of BC Rail, and the also promote the establishment of new coal and precious opposition to the carbon tax, for example. He added the metals mines, as well as offshore oil drilling. More information on the party and their policies can public should also be concerned about the proposed Recognition and Reconciliation Act, which he said would be found online at www.conservativesbc.com.

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More wind power on the horizon for the Peace Region wind farm projects, and the company is required to monitor and evaluate any impacts over the first two years of the project, and apply additional mitigation if required. There Archived photo were two The Peace Region is potentially going to be the home of a new wind power project near Tumbler Ridge groups that that could see 79 wind turbine generators on site. The first wind farm in the region is the Bear Moun- submitted tain Wind farm (above) outside of Dawson Creek. concerns about the By Matthew Bains project PEACE REGION – Another wind power project is during the public comment period of the environmenmoving ahead in the Peace Region after receiving en- tal assessment process. A group representing ATV ridvironmental approval from the Province. Capital Power L.P., a subsidiary of Edmonton-based EPCOR, has received an environmental assessment certificate for the Quality Wind Project, which is to be located about 10 kilometres northeast of Tumbler Ridge. “Needless to say, we’re thrilled,” said company spokesperson Jay Shukin. “We are very encouraged by the site that we picked and the wind regime we believe we have.” He added they still need to obtain some permits and finalize the land tenure process, but if completed as anticipated, they will start preliminary site work later this year. The proposed $455 million project involves constructing 79 wind turbine generators, as well as a substation, a 22-kilometre transmission line, access and maintenance roads, and other infrastructure. Shukin said the company already has an agreement in place with Copenhagen-based Vestas to supply the turbines for the project. The environmental certification is conditional on 101 commitments the company must implement throughout various stages of the project, mainly around mitigating impacts to wildlife and waterways. Bird and bat fatalities are a common concern with

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ers in the area were concerned about losing access to existing roads and trails, while a guide/outfitting company was worried about the impact to their business. Shukin said roads in the area will be accessible to the public, and added there would be no restrictions to hunting as a result of the project. The project is expected to generate $98 million in local and provincial taxes over its 25-year lifespan. The two-year construction phase is expected to generate an average of 170 person-years of full-time direct employment. The operational phase of the project is expected to generate 300 person-years of employment. Shukin said his company is committed to employing local contractors as much as possible for the project. Tumbler Ridge Mayor Larry White said the construction jobs created by the project will be very beneficial to the town, as well as the additional tax base. “We’re looking at, certainly, a diversification of our tax base, which is what we’re trying to do,” he said. There are three other wind projects proposed near Tumbler Ridge, and one near Chetwynd, that have received Electricity Purchase Agreements from BC Hydro. Three of those projects have entered the preapplication stage of the environmental assessment process. Story continued on Page 9

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Words of Opinion

Dealing with issues

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EDITORIAL

You know, it’s hard to see the vandalism that takes place in this community. While it certainly hasn’t seemed to be as large an issue as in years past, just recently there was vandalism – and to a large extent – at the clubhouse of the Surerus ball diamonds. Is there nothing else that youth can do to occupy their time? If the answer is no, then something [better or different] needs to be done. That’s not to say it’s youth that are doing these things – even that’s not a guarantee. It could be adults that are performing these acts, but that seems unlikely simply because it’s their tax dollars that will be used to rectify the situation. Whether it be through the repair of the damage, the hiring of more RCMP offiers or fire fighters that deal with the issues as they happen. In all reality, it’s unfortunate that these acts of vandalism and wrong doings are the things that people hear about. It’s also unfortunate that when someone does do a good thing, like helping someone in a wheelchair, or offering someone a drive, they are praised for how nice they are. Isn’t that what people should be doing in the first place? While it’s nice to get recognition, it shouldn’t be necessary – kind acts should be of second nature to people. Yet, society has veared away from that thinking. What is it going to take to bring it back? Because one thing is for certain – those vandalizing our communities, in one way or another, are not going to be popular for long.

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It has been an incredibly emotional week following my announcement not to seek re-election as your Member of Parliament. I would like to thank those constituents, friends and colleagues who telephoned and e-mailed to convey kind words of support. There has been a great deal of reminiscing since my announcement ...about colleagues, events and hot political issues from past years. I found it particularly ironic that one of those controversial issues has resurfaced this week ...the longform census. The census issue brought back memories of 1996 when I’d been your MP for just over two years and the census forms hit select mailboxes across our constituency.The phones began ringing in my riding office as constituents who received the “long-form” census expressed outrage over the lengthy, onerous forms requesting very personal information.As you know, the general “short” census form is

distributed to every household in Canada. tory, income and investments, commutThe vast majority of Canadians have no ing habits, number of bedrooms in your problem with this aspect of statistics col- home, household expenses and more. In 2006, the long-form census was 40 lection. It is the means by which Statispages long and, quite obtics Canada compiles very viously, took an extensive basic information on the amount of time to compopulation of Canada, such plete. And here’s the rub as name, gender, age, mari...if you were one of the tal status and first-language households to receive this of individuals living in your long census form, complethousehold. This form is siming it was mandatory by ple and takes mere minutes law under threat of fines, to complete and return to jail, or both! Statistics Canada. By Jay Hill Our Conservative GovThen there’s the longernment believes this is form census sent out to 20 percent of Canadian households. It is wrong. That’s why we replaced the 2011 incredibly detailed and requests private mandatory long-form census with the and personal information, including voluntary National Household Survey. whether anyone in your home has physi- We don’t believe Canadians should be cal or mental health issues, asks about forced to disclose extensive private and cultural and ethnic background, level of personal information. Statistics Canada officials do not supeducation, how many hours of household chores you carry out, detailed labour his- port our Government’s decision to make

the collection of this information voluntary and the Chief Statistician even resigned. A parliamentary committee has convened over the summer to examine our decision as opposition MPs express their “outrage” to our action to protect Canadians’ privacy.One Liberal MP called this a “manufactured crisis” on the part of our Government. I wish he could have been the one answering phone calls from my constituents back in 1996! With increasingly robust privacy laws, both private sector and government collect and analyze extensive and wideranging information on Canadians on a voluntary basis. In this electronic age, spending habits, for example, are easily and anonymously assessed using Internet usage and electronic payment information. As for other personal information, many Canadians are still willing to provide that data, voluntarily, and with goodwill ...when they’re not threatened with jail time.

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Faith has done a lot for Fort St. John woman and family

This letter was provided in response to Samantha Mertler’s letter to the editor in the June 17 edition of the Northeast News. Editor: The civilization of this country and this continent is based on Christian principle. I don’t know of any country in the world which has the prosperity and freedom we can enjoy in which Christian principles are not applied. We all should not forget about this and thank God for it. I am very sorry to hear you do not believe in God. Our church prays daily for people who don’t believe in God and you will be daily in my prayers as well. Man has done so much damage to this planet that God created and God had made our world work in so many ways with everything in perfect harmony. Like the sun, moon, stars, tides, seasons, rain, snow and thousands of other ways. It just doesn’t happen all on its own. I would rather believe in God and find out there was no God, then not to believe in God and find out there is a God and that I had missed going to heaven because I refused to believe. God has given us the Bible to guide us. One lady told a priest that she did not believe in hell. The priest’s answer was “Don’t worry about it, you will believe when you get there.” As far as compassion to other people is concerned, I claim to have some credential in this field as well. I helped on humanitarian grounds not only with many local people, but also internationally starting in 1945 in Africa, India, Peru, and more recently, in Belarus, Ukraine and Nigeria. I have been a good wife too, to a very good husband of 42 and a half years. I stayed home and took care of him and nine children under the age of 13. sWith the help of all our children, we tore down old building and rebuilt six apartments and ended up with 16 suites to rent. My work did not end there. I had water pumps and sewer pumps that broke down which meant I had to get in there to pull up those smelly pumps several times. Thank God that God gave me a strong stomach to do these jobs. Christmas 1973 the water pump stopped working. It took nearly all day to get it going again. My husband was very upset as he thought I might have become gassed down in the well house. My friend used to tell me, there is dirt and then there’s dirty. In renting I sure found out what dirty dirt was and still have pictures to

prove it. Now for planting a garden, I had large gardens fertilized with horse and cow manure. I would start at 4 a.m. and have the peas picked before breakfast. The peas were way over the top of our rolled rim bathtub. By night, our family had them all shelled with a pea sheller and wash machine and canned before night. My canner did 42 quarts each time. I also canned lots of fruit and vegetables. We grew lots of potatoes and gave them to doctors to pay off our bill. Now for recycling all the scraps and peeling go in a bucket that I give to a man at our church for his cat, dogs, goats and chickens. The paper I burn. Now for helping others, my husband and I hardly ever lived alone. We took in oil rig hands and truck drivers who found it hard to drive 30 miles to get to and from work and people who came back from camp jobs on days off. We took in four lovely foster children until they were adults. They grew up with our children. Then we took in 12 more while our younger children were growing up. Many neighbors’ children came for two to three hours daily to watch good clean TV programs. We had the only TV in the area. All my children had cloth diapers and I made all their clothing from recycled material. My husband’s highest wage was $2.50 per hour. I also carried water and washed clothes by hand for about 10 years. We built six homes in Fort St. John for ourselves and three for families in Flatrock area with our four boys. Now as for charity – from 1974 till 1994 we supported a foster family in India. I bought extra bricks but I also bought one complete house for a family of six, I sent them a picture of our family and they sent me a picture of the house they were living in that looked like a beaver den and a picture of them in front of the house that I bought for them. I also bought two families each a goat so they could have their own milk. As for in-

ternational aid, I think I have some credentials here too. In 2003 I put boxes in local schools and grocery stores to collect used pencils, erasers, rulers, crayons, garden seeds and money for postage. We were able to send 4,000 pencils and garden seeds in 2,000gram boxes at $17 per box to orphanages and impoverished people in Belarus. The garden seeds meant the most as they have to relieve themselves from hunger before they write. In April 2004, nine of us from the Fort St. John area went on a humanitarian mission tour for one month. We flew to Germany and traveled 5,000 kilometres on a rented minibus across Germany, Poland, Belarus and Ukraine. Nadia, our translator and tour guide for the entire trip from Belarus, met us in Warsaw to help us with our bus across the Polish – Belarus border since our bus was squeezed full with our luggage, food for four days and as much humanitarian goods as we were able to fit in. Last winter the temperature in the 100 year-old wooden house from Nadia and her mother was mostly only 10 degrees Celsius and sometimes 14 degrees. We are now searching for the availability and know how to help her install a solar roof to make up for the insufficient gas supply for her home heating. When Nadia’s 82 year-old mother broke her hip, we managed to supply three donated walkers, one from the Wellness Center from Fort St. John and two from Germany, which Nadia will share with whoever needs it. There are no walkers available in Belarus. I have told my children that I want no more presents, give me money instead so I can send it to these people. That is where I sent my 80th birthday party money of over $1,200. We are the 20 per cent of the population

that get 80 per cent of the food, clothing, energy, cars and toys, the other 80 per cent of the people get 20 per cent of the food and clothing, no cars or toys. Since 1990, I have shared my home with many homeless people. Some stayed for days, weeks, months and a few for years with me. I am respected and loved by all. I try to live the Bible story of the Good Samaritan. So I try to do as I was taught to share what the good God has given me. My daughter and her husband have just got home from donating three months to help flood and tornado victims in the USA for the sixth year. I thank God that you have never had an abortion. I thank God for the priest that refused me absolution because we were using contraception, so nine of my children owe their life to the priest for standing up for the truth and I got healthier myself with each child. I thank God for all the people who have congratulated me on this letter to the paper and I also thank you for your comments. If God keeps me healthy enough I will go to Gomel to see the opening of the orphanage and hopefully the children will all be in it by then. There are no overweight children there. The only meat they can afford is chicken toes once or twice a month. May God bless everyone who takes the time to read this. Your comments, and if you like to help with donations to these impoverished people, is sure appreciated. In return they have offered so many special Thanksgiving masses for us already and one is for today. What I have done is like a spit in the ocean, so I hope you have done more as I can afford on my pension. Dorothy Folk Fort St. John

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District of Tumbler Ridge backs bioenergy project By Matthew Bains TUMBLER RIDGE – The mayor of Tumbler Ridge sees great opportunity for the town in a proposed bioenergy project that would convert waste wood into electricity. Larry White said he and council are intrigued by the project and are working closely with the proponent to develop it. The company submitted an application to

BC Hydro under the Community-Based Biomass call for proposals on May 27, which includes projects no larger than five megawatts in size. White said he met with Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell and representatives with the company on July 26 to try to solve a problem regarding BC Hydro’s application process. He said the Crown corporation required the proponents to identify a wood fibre supply for the project, but they couldn’t get approval from the ministry to obtain that supply until the project went ahead. “It was like a chicken and egg [scenario],” said White. However, he said the minister assured them the project would continue through the application process, so that if it was approved in principle, they could then look at acquiring the fibre. White said that supply would include residue from the community forest and waste from logging companies in the area, with the option to allocate some of that fibre to local First Nations for a similar project they are undertaking. “The minister is well aware of the waste that is currently out in the woods and he would like to make good use of some of it,” said White.

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He said council’s interest in seeing the project built is that it could provide a reliable back-up power supply for the town in the event of power failures. The town has had a number of lengthy blackouts in recent years. He added it would also clean up waste wood, while creating local jobs. “There’s also opportunity for the District to invest in this project,” said White. “We’re seriously looking at becoming a partner in it.” He said that wouldn’t necessarily mean a cash investment, but could mean an exchange of land for a stake in the project. He added there is still much discussion to be had before a decision would be made. The mayor said there may even be an opportunity to expand the project beyond just electrical generation by selling the biofuel that’s created as a byproduct. He said the proponent is reluctant to make public comments about the project until there is more certainty about it. However, he said the feedback from the minister was very positive. “The minister said to us we’re doing everything right,” he said. “He likes the project, he likes what we’re doing.” • Mayor White said he also talked to the minister about the state of the access road to Kinuseo Falls. He said the falls are a huge tourist draw for the town, the region and the province, but are difficult to get to because of the condition of the road. He said the minister could not make any commitments, but White said he’s arranged to meet with the transportation and tourism ministers to pursue the issue further. • Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced on July 26 his ministry has launched Fibre Connections BC, a new government service that will directly link fibre suppliers, manufacturers and investors in an effort to find the highest value for BC wood. Any inquiry made to any forest district or other government agency will be directed to one of 72 community-based fibre officers throughout the province. A public website to support the new network will be launched in the fall.

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White said although there will be some visual impacts to the landscape, he hasn’t heard any opposition to the projects from residents so far. He added the wind resource that Tumbler Ridge has is attracting a lot of attention. “We’re certainly getting our name on the map, no doubt about that,” he said. The Dokie Wind Energy Project received environmental certification back in 2006, but has stalled due to financial issues until it was revived through a partnership between Plutonic Power and GE Energy Financial Services last year. That project, located 40 kilometres southwest of Hudson’s Hope, is expected to be complete next year. Victoria-based Aeolis Wind had proposed two wind projects in the region, but did not

receive an agreement with BC Hydro for either. One project, the Thunder Mountain Wind Project, proposed 33 kilometres southeast of Tumbler Ridge, did, however, receive environmental certification last December. The company’s president and CEO, Juergen Puetter, said while not being selected by BC Hydro was disappointing, they see opportunities for the project to move ahead in the future. “I can’t be too specific, but we’re working on a number of scenarios, and from my perspective, it’s not a question of if, but when the project will go ahead,” he said. Puetter said he believes price was the main factor behind BC Hydro’s selections, but cautions that the Crown corporation may

have overlooked other important factors. He said of the four wind projects that have previously been awarded agreements, two were abandoned (the Holberg Wind Energy Project and the Mount Hays Wind Farm Partnership), one was delayed (the Dokie project) and only one is operational (the Bear Mountain Wind Park). “Only time will tell how many of the current crop of projects that were awarded will actually be built and I don’t expect it will be 100 per cent of them,” he said. Puetter said he expects demand for electricity in the region to grow as the oil and gas industry expands. He added they’re also waiting to see how BC Hydro will implement the new export policy outlined in the

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Clean Energy Act, adding some public utility companies in California have expressed an interest in the Thunder Mountain project. If it were to go ahead, that project would be the largest wind farm in the world, with a capacity of 1,400 megawatts, more than the proposed Site C Dam. However, Puetter qualified that by saying the 900 megawatts produced by the dam would be firm (dependable) power, and the wind power would not be, adding building the dam would actually expand wind power potential in the region. He said the Hackney Hills project, a smaller wind farm proposed 100 kilometres west of Fort St. John, has an even better wind regime than the Thunder Mountain site and he sees future potential for that project as well.

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By Matthew Bains TUMBLER RIDGE – The Emperor’s Challenge will once again be testing the wills of mountain runners on Aug. 7 near Tumbler Ridge. ‘The toughest and most beautiful half-marathon in the world, as it has been dubbed, will take place on Babcock Mountain, about 35 kilometres southwest of Tumbler Ridge, for the second year. For the previous 10 years it was held on Roman Mountain. Dr. Charles Helm with the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society said the reviews of the new circuit from last year’s participants were very gratifying. He said that’s mostly to do with the excellent scenery and this year they’ve incorporated more of the natural terrain into the circuit. Contributed photo “It’s going to be even better because of the bet- Runners will once again take to Babcock Mountain for this year’s ter scenery,” said Helm. “It’s going to be even more Emperor’s Challenge, which promises both challenging terrain running in the wilderness and the tundra and less on and inspiring scenery. roads.” dedicated group of international runners hailing from places He said that might make it a bit more challenging as well, but overall, this circuit is not as difficult as the one on like the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa. Helm added participants come in all ages too, with the oldRoman Mountain because there’s not as big of a climb. The total distance of the circuit is nearly 21 kilometres, only est being about 82 years-old and the youngest about 12 yearsa few hundred metres short of an official half marathon and old. He said this year, medals will be awarded in each of five age categories – gold, silver and bronze for those who finish runners have a time limit of five hours to complete it. Helm said the mountain half-marathon has grown to be- under two hours, between two and three hours, or between come, to his knowledge, the biggest of its kind in the prov- three and five hours, respectively. He said runners can expect to see a lot of wildlife along the ince, with nearly 500 participants last year, and even more circuit, including caribou and mountain goats, and they are expected this year. “All indications are we’re going for another record crowd, warned to take precautions for bear encounters. He said the beautiful scenery alone is enough to intrigue just from our early registrations,” he said. “In a way, we can’t believe what we have created here – the first year we had and inspire the runners. “There’s no other race like this in the world, with scenery something like 20 people, but year by year it has been going and terrain like this, and we’re just so blessed and lucky to up.” He said that field includes mainly runners from the BC and have a mountain like this so close to town,” he said. The Emperor’s Challenge starts and finishes at the Core Alberta Peace Region and not necessarily professionals either. “The word has spread that it is doable for people with just Lodge on Babcock Mountain. Helm said participants should a reasonable amount of fitness that can walk 21 kilometres in give themselves plenty of time to get to the Core Lodge in time for the 9 a.m. start. five hours.” More information on the Emperor’s Challenge can be However, he said they do attract professional runners, mostly from Vancouver and Vancouver Island and also a small but found online at www.wnms.pris.ca.

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Mischief by spray painting FORT ST. JOHN – RCMP have received several complaints of graffiti in the city. The unknown suspects spray painted vehicles, homes, trailers and businesses, using a faint colored orange paint to spray “Grads 2010” on various locations. At this point there are no suspects or witnesses. The RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects. If you have information regarding this incident, or any other incident, contact the RCMP at (250) 787-8140.

Remains of deceased stolen DAWSON CREEK – Dawson Creek RCMP are reporting that a jar containing a deceased person’s ashes was stolen from a vehicle on July 23. During the night, the thief or thieves reportedly broke into a vehicle parked on the 9300 block of 13 Street and stole a small, glass jar with a red and white lid with the remains of the deceased inside. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 784-3700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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As part of their tour in Fort St. John, Communities in Bloom judges Jack Boutilier and Evelyn Alemanni checked out the new artist murals along the fence at the Fort Hotel. The murals, which were done by local artists between the ages of 13 and 25, surround the theme of ‘what summer means to you’. By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – When the Communities in Bloom judges arrived in Fort St. John last week, they weren’t sure what to expect. Jack Boutilier and Evelyn Alemanni, who have judged communities throughout Canada and around the world, said they were both impressed with the city and it’s appeal to the public. “It’s been 50 years since I was here and it was a little hole in the wall,” said Boutilier about the city, adding there has been a large increase in the city’s size, number of people and the activities they offer. He said it’s obvious that both residents and the community are working together to beautify the city The judges were planning to look at a variety of parks and facilities throughout the city as part of their tour, including the North Peace Museum, water treatment facility, Eco-Depot and Centennial Park, amoung others.

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Drought conditions are nothing new in the Peace Region when it comes to agriculture but conditions this year have producers expecting lower than normal potential for local crops. By Matthew Bains Ravelli said in his own fields he is seeing PEACE REGION – Drought conditions wheat turn brown and drop leaves in an effort have Peace farmers bracing for much lower to conserve moisture. He said canola is only yields this year. about a third of the size it would be in a good Ross Ravelli, owner of Ravelli Farms Ltd. growing year and flowers are starting to drop in Dawson Creek, said with some timely off, resulting in smaller yield potential. He snowfall coming in early May, when most said rain may help fill the heads of the wheat producers were just finishing seeding, crops and canola, so the smaller heads may at least were off to a great start. However, he said fill and create some seed, but it might already there hasn’t been much precipitation in most be too late. areas of the region since then and so crops “It’s questionable whether moisture right won’t be growing to their full potential. now would help at all,” he said. “I would be surprised if their crops are 50 Ravelli said it’s been a frustrating period per cent of average, probably less than that.,” for producers since about 2004, because they he said. “I could be optimistic by saying 50 haven’t seen an average year for precipitaper cent – that’s the best, but it certainly can tion since then. get worse, and maybe it already is.” Story continued on Page 13

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Exhibition and Stampede set to deliver great entertainment

By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – The Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede is once again living up to its name as the “Greatest Show in the Peace” by delivering five days full of entertainment from Aug. 11 to 15. In its 88th year, the Exhibition and Stampede is bringing back the Wrangler Canadian Pro Tour for the second year from Aug. 13 to 15. Exhibition Association president Connie Patterson said the rodeo promises to be a highly competitive, highly entertaining event, with over 300 entries this year. “We are the last tour stop before the finals in Armstrong,” said Patterson. “That means for anybody sitting on the bubble to make the Canadian National Finals (Rodeo in Edmonton) or to win the Tour, you’ve got to be here.” Thirty-six drivers with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association and 20 drivers with the Western Chuckwagon Association will be competing in races throughout the five days, starting at 5:30 p.m. Patterson said this year spectators will have the benefit of seeing all the action on a 25-foot colour screen that will replace the scoreboard. Each heat will be replayed for the audience while the next heat is getting set. The action will be non-stop as the Kids Wild Horse Race

and the Crazy Cowgirls Trick Riders return to entertain audiences, starting at 5:30 p.m. The fair portion of the Exhibition and Stampede will feature exhibits showcasing animals – from cattle and horses to llamas and rabbits – as well as grain and forage crops, beer and wine, horticulture, photography and much more. “We also have lots of programs for the kids to learn about agriculture,” said Patterson. She added the midway, run by Westcoast Amusements from Thursday to Sunday, will feature some new rides this year. All sorts of merchandise – from farm machinery to jewelry – will be on display at the Commercial and Agriculture Trade Fair and Art Show at the EnCana Events Centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Patterson said the Exhibition Association will once again be spreading awareness about breast cancer through their “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” campaign. She said they will be accepting donations, and selling merchandise and 50/50 tickets on Friday, and those taking in the events that day are encouraged to wear pink. She said on Saturday, the public is encouraged to wear red, to show support with the men and women serving our country overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces and their families.

More information is available at www.dawsoncreekfair. com.

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www.northeastnews.ca BV Land Consulting Ltd. along with its wholly own subsidiary Northern Rockies Environmental Services Ltd. has openings for the following personnel. Land Administrator/Referral Technician – BV Land Consulting Ltd. Permanent full time position available, LRM course an asset but not mandatory, and experience in the oil and gas industry preferred. The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in handling referrals, and general land administration. Must have working knowledge of oil and gas exploration processes and administration, assist other Referral Tech.’s and Land Agents, various general office administration to include phones, good knowledge of computers, Microsoft Access, Excel and Word. Offering a competitive wage and benefits. Hourly wage commensurate with experience. Environmental Technician – Northern Rockies Environmental Services Ltd. Northern Rockies Environmental Services Ltd. is looking to hire an experienced Environmental Technologist. The ideal candidate would have vast field knowledge, as well as great report writing skills. Experience in completing: Schedule ‘A’ Assessments, Schedule ‘B’ Assessments, and various Reclamation activities is required. The candidate must have a minimum 2 years experience in their respective field. Must possess good communication skills to liaise with clients, landowners and regulatory agencies and most important other internal staff. Offering a competitive wage and benefits. Hourly wage commensurate with experience.

Resumes’ maybe forwarded via e-mail to brianv@bvland.com or mailed to: BV Land Consulting Ltd. 9807-100th Avenue Ft. St. John, B.C. V1J 1Y4 Attention: Brian Vermeulen - President

Career Opportunity Job Opportunity NOrth East Library FEdEratiON MaNagEr ( 20 hours/week, $25.00/hr, Contract position) Overview: The intent of this position is to provide management functions for the Federation including carrying out the initiatives, goals and plans of the Federation. This position also oversees the day to day operations of the Federation including communicating with the Federation Board and member libraries. It also includes administration of the Federation such as acting as Secretary to the Board, maintaining membership information, correspondence, arranging Board meetings, facilitating Library Director meetings, planning workshops, and negotiating contracts with common vendors. The Manager will also assist with financial management of the Federation including preparation of the annual budget and management of accounts. Credentials: Library or similar management Degree or equivalent education and experience in library administration. Must also demonstrate an ability to work independently and supervise other contract staff as needed. A good working knowledge of the Library Act, public policy development, government relations, non-profit organizations and association management is also desired. A complete job description is available from the contact below. Please send resume and cover letter by mail, email or fax to: andy ackerman Chair, North East Library Federation 11720 89a st, Fort st John bC V1J 6r6 (250) 787-8457 (phone) • (250) 787-8450(fax) (250) 793-7797 (cell) • email: ackerman@telus.net Closing date: august 23, 2010 • start date: October 1, 2010

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The BC Provincial Permit Centre (PPC)in Dawson Creek is looking for an outgoing individual to work in a high energy environment providing service to the commercial transport industry. The PPC is an integral part of the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement branch providing service by issuing permits, providing information on highway restrictions, bridge clearances and routing options. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, have effective communication skills, knowledge of general office procedures and enjoy a team environment. The ability to work shifts including evenings and weekends is a requirement of these positions. NOTE: We are currently looking for 2 Permit Clerks to work as-and-when, which means that there will not be a regular schedule instead you will be called in on a daily or weekly basis to cover shifts. To be qualified for this position, you should have: - a combination of 3 years secretarial, stenographic, administrative experience, education and/ or training. - experience/training in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, internet, email, data bases and other standard computer applications. If you are interested in this position and would like more information or would like to apply for the positions, please forward a resume and cover letter to Chantelle.Gergley@gov.bc.ca.

Be part of a growing team! Oilfield Hauling Company has employment opportunities available

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Sales Representative The Quality Inn Northern Grand seeks a Sales Representative for a newly created position in our Sales Department. Candidate must be thourough and detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Hotel sales experience is an asset. Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Group Booking Systems, Internet, Email, Etc.), Must be an aggressive self-starter with excellent presentation, customer service and communication skills.

Please forward your resume by email to: cerickson@qing.ca Fax 250-787-2648 or Hand Deliver to the Front Desk.

Rentco Equipment Ltd.

Now Hiring Yard Personnel Please apply in person with resume and current drivers abstract

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Pressure Truck Tank Truck Hot Oiler End Dump Be part of a growing team! Lease Truck Operators Oilfield Hauling Company has employment available All safetyopportunities tickets required. Minimum 3 years experience

EmploymEnt opportunitiEs Drivers 1&3 EmploymentClass Opportunities sales representatives Pressure Truck Grande Prairie, ABTank Truck Dispatchers Hot Oiler Grande Cache, AB End Dump Lease Truck Operators managers Ft. St. John, BC safety tickets required. Fax ResumeAlland Drivers Minimum 3 FaxAbstract resumes years experience to ourEmployment Head office at Opportunities (780) Grande Prairie, AB (782) 532-8729 532-8729 Grande Cache, AB Attn: Human Resources Ft. St. John, BC Fax Resume and Drivers Abstract to our Head office at (782) 532-8729 Attn: Truck HumanDriver Resources Class 1 • Fort St. John United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in the world, is offering an excellent opportunity for a Truck Driver ready to grow their career with the leading company in the industry. To continue our company’s tremendous success and unparalleled growth, we are searching for qualified and ambitious individuals to assist in delivering equipment to customers in a safe, timely, and courteous manner. Responsibilities will include transporting equipment for customer use, advising customers about the operation of equipment when necessary, loading and unloading equipment, and suggesting to customers any additional equipment and supplies they may need.

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Superior customer service remains the backbone of United Rentals, therefore your willingness and the ability to provide this to each customer makes you at top-notch candidate. To be qualified, the ideal candidate must have a valid and clean class 1 driver’s licences, diligent attention to safety, and basic knowledge of construction equipment and safe driving procedures. This role will involve frequent lifting of items up to 75lb. This position requires a Class 1 driver’s license.

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requires a Journeyman Electrician with experience in the oilfield We are a thriving oilfield instrumentation, electrical and communications company offering competitive wages and benefits. For more information, Call 780-836-3096 Fax 780-836-4096 Email resume to: scottm@summit-controls.com or daved@summit-controls.com

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ALL NATIONS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ALL NATIONS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION KAMLOOPS, BC KAMLOOPS, BC

All Nations Development Corporation is a subsidiary of All Nations Trust Company. We are seeking a full-time Business Development Officer (BDO) to be based in Fort St. John, BC.

The role of the BDO is to provide advisory services to potential and existing aboriginal entrepreneurs. This successful applicant will be part of team of BDO’s and will work closely with the loans department of All Nations Trust Company. Typical duties include: assisting clients with business plans and financing or funding applications, promoting our advisory services and providing post-loan care to existing entrepreneurs.

The role of the BDO is to provide advisory services to potential and existing aboriginal entrepreneurs. This successful applicant will be part of team of BDO’s and will work closely with the loans Interested applicants should provide a resume and cover letter before noon onTypical August 6, 2010 to: department of All Nations Trust Company. duties include: Paul Donald assisting clients with business plans and financing or funding Business Development Manager All Nations Development Corporation our advisory services and providing applications, promoting Suite 213W – 345 Yellowhead Hwy. Kamloops, care BC post-loan to existing entrepreneurs.

Candidates should have a business degree/diploma or several years of related experience. Business plan and financial analysis skills are required. Applicants should also be proficient in the use of MS Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Fax: (250) 372-2585 Candidates should have a business degree/diploma or several E-mail: pauld@antco.bc.ca years of related experience. Business plan and financial analysis skills are required. Applicants should also be proficient in the use of MS Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Interested applicants should provide a resume and cover letter before noon on August 6, 2010 to: Paul Donald Business Development Manager All Nations Development Corporation Suite 213W – 345 Yellowhead Hwy. Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1 Fax: (250) 372-2585 E-mail: pauld@antco.bc.ca

Gemini Helicopters Inc is a diverse helicopter company focused on delivering heli-portable solutions, from helicopter charter to production operations, to the Oil & Gas Industry throughout Northern Alberta and Northern British Columbia.

Finning (Canada) is currently seeking the following full time position:

Heavy Construction Applications Specialist (Competition 10-0479) As our business continues to grow and evolve, we are in search of the right people to join our team. This individual will be responsible for assisting the sales force in providing customers with professional and safe equipment deliveries, product demonstrations, and training with respect to the operation and maintenance of Caterpillar products. The ideal candidate will have post secondary education in a related field, an Operators Training Certificate and an extensive knowledge of CAT equipment and operating experience. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships, as well as experience with training others to safely operate equipment. This individual will be a team player with well developed interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. This self-starter will have the ability to work with minimal supervision, and will be able to contribute positively to a quality team environment.

For more information on Finning (Canada) and to apply online, please visit www.finning.ca. Apply online by August 20, 2010.

We are currently seeking the following positions to join our exciting and diverse team.

Junior Production Operator Applicants applying for this position should have at least two years experience in the following, -Working knowledge of pipeline systems and pigging -Experience in well optimization systems (velocity- strings, Plunger lifts ext) -Working knowledge in field compression and separation. -Experience with pump jacks -Experience in production monitoring systems (Scada, Zedi ext) -Experience in Dehydration -Will report to senior operator

Senior Production Operators Applicants applying for this position must have at least 8+ years experience and posses the following skills, -Complete understanding of the overall Operation, monitoring and general maintenance of Gas Plants, Pipeline gathering systems and wells. -Current or prior supervisory experience -Knowledge in production reporting systems. -Be able to actively train and mentor Junior Operators -Working knowledge in regulatory and safety standards in AB, BC and SK. -Possess good people skills -Computer skills

Please forward resumes to the following email address (operators@geminihelicopters.com) . Please attach the following, -Updated Resume with references -Copy of a Valid Drivers License -Copy of the following tickets (H2S, First aid certificate, Whims and TDG) -Copy of Drivers Abstract -References

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Program DeveloPment officer Duties: to research, identify, design and promote community literacy programs. Qualifications: Must be a post-secondary graduate between 18-30 yrs of age, eligible to work in Canada and not receiving EI benefits. terms of employment: temporary; mid-Aug 2010 to midFeb 2011; 30 hrs wk; $18/hr. eDucator: Duties: to recruit, train and support volunteer tutors; interview, support, teach and advocate for adult literacy and ESL learners; develop curriculum as required; provide settlement and employment support to new immigrants; promote programs. Qualifications: a degree in teaching, adult education, or ESL with minimum 3 years exp; self-motivated; excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills; knowledge of issues facing new immigrants and low-literacy adults. terms of employment: 30 hrs/wk including one evening; a flexible weekly schedule and breaks in conjunction with the school calendar are negotiable. Please email resume with cover letter by august 20th, attn: executive Director, info@fsjliteracy.ca or mail to fSJ literacy Society, P.o. Box 6196, fort St. John v1J 4H7

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sales representatives Pressure Truck Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie,AB ABTank Truck Dispatchers Hot Oiler Grande Cache, AB Grande Cache, AB End Dump Lease Truck Operators Ft. St. John, BC Ft.managers St. John, BC All safety tickets required. Fax FaxResume Resumeand andDrivers Drivers Minimum FaxAbstract resumes Abstract 3 years experience totoour Head ourEmployment Headoffice officeatat Opportunities (780) 532-8729 (782) Grande Prairie, AB (782)532-8729 532-8729 Attn: Grande Cache, AB Attn:Human HumanResources Resources Ft. St. John, BC

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Spacious home with separate dining open to living room, 2 big bedrooms down and 3 up, basement bathroom is rough plumbed easy to finish yourself! Fenced yard, and big newer covered deck! Includes W/D/F/S/DW. Might be the one you’ve been looking for! MLS# N203048

1988 Four Winns is in excellent shape. Live aboard! sleeps four. Sink, stove, bathroom with shower, stereo, full camper top. Great for fishing or just cruising the lakes and the ocean. Could be used for guided tours.

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Community UPCOMING Calendar May 21, 2009

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May June 1719 flowers,Come photography andsimple severalsteps, children’s edEnCana when burglars their and African home inareas 2008.toCome July 13 6 totoAugust surrounding take part!hanging Simply baskets, bring cut taking place in the Events broke Centreinto parkementary. and learn have ••Are withPublic a chronic health Thelot, UniverLook for the flower show several locations. hearAll thearetestimony how God’s love carried the Burgens Theyou Fortliving St. John Library hascondition? story- ing in your non-perishable food itemscategories. to be donated starting atand 1 p.m. welcomeon to take a fun workout andbook meetinnew people. For more sity of every Victoria and Northern Health in Authority to of-which through the ordeal. ThisNelson, Canadian couple from Vernon, BChair havecut andONGOING times Tuesday and Thursday the sum-are pleased in exchange for a ‘free’ manicure! information, call Oliver at (250) 785-9508. in the event, has girls from Fort Fort St. John • The Derrick Dance Club is canceling the fer a Healthy Lifefrom with10:15 Chronic in FortCreek, St. chosen forgiveness, returning continue the missionary mer‘Living with ages two to six a.m.Conditions’ to 11 Dawson Thetolocal food bank will be at the salon collectChetwynd and Fortand St.areJohn • The event. Fort St. John Women’s is seeking motiJohn. Thisages freeseven six-session education living The work started in Kenya. wells, growingduring food, this and charitable a.m. and to 14 from 2 p.m.program to 3 p.m.for persons ing the donations participating. girlsthey have learned to buildDrilling dances for theResource summer.Society If there is enough intheirthey volunteer team. If helping sparks with chronic health conditions will be available at #300, 100 and helping support six orphanages. The event is atsupport Qualityyour Inn community. at vated people to join At storytime we do games, read books, make out and their9900 go karts dirve to them and will race on Come terest, will start again in the people fall. We need your interest dropmore by the office to at keep #201,them 10142-100 (above Avenue. The workshop formore six Wednesday 7 p.m. crafts and have lots of meets fun. For info call evenings September 12 this day from for trophies. support going. Ave. For more inGirlfor Guides Thriftformation Store) or call 6(250) p.m. 785-3731 to 8:30 p.m. register or for more information,August call Terry May 28 or To e-mail fsj.src@gmail.com. • The second annual Superwalk Parkin13 call250-787-1121. Richard at (250) 785-4534. • A College Youth Relapse Prevention Cayer toll16 free at 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail tcayer@ Abbeyfield HousesofofBC FortisSt. John holding their AGM at Lights July- Cordinator 26 to August sons iswill take place at Northern • Did you know• that the Province Fort Nelson Group may be held weekly, in afternoons Health and Addiction-Services, dccnet.com. is limitedyou a so callyoung today.person signing a 20-year7 agreement p.m. at Northern Lights College. Direc• SummerSpace is here! Are beside thewelcome. road and the parking lotthe with registra- at Mental with the RCMP to Everyone • Alcoholics Anonymous Monday #300 8 p.m. 9900 – 100 Ave.Catholic For more information call Chris or meeting); Shaun at May 23the ages of 10 and 18 or do you know have them policetors andtown volunteers needed.Now Memberships will be priorand to the walk between tion starting atsold 12 p.m. commencyour until 2033? Church Basement (closed 250-262-5269. Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; • Firstwho annual Peace Region Palaeontology Symposium featurthe meeting ($10). Please come andatsupport youth would enjoy “hands on learning” 1 p.m. our home for is the time to share your thoughts on what the outing • The Citizens Thursday Patrol is seeking who can volunteer at ing thestarting fourth annual Fossil Road Show, speakers, prizescan anddo better senior’s living! For moreSeptember information18 calltoClara about and running a business? The Ki- door 26 at RCMP andindependent what you like about 8 p.m. people Catholic Church Basement; least five hours Perfect for those newCafeteria; to town, those con-8 guided children’s Centre activities. Held at an theexciting Tumbler Ridge Public doing (250)right 785-6450. • The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup – a a month. wanis Enterprise is offering what they’re now. The BC Civil Saturday 8 p.m. Hospital Sunday cernedencourabout safety, want toCentre. make the community a safer Library Curlingincluding Rink. Forbusiness more information May 29be holding a seminar national conservation program, which businessand program basics, contact Liberties(250) Association will p.m.who Friendship play. Call coordinator- Connie 242-3466. Awareness Day in Fort St. Canadians John. Stay coast-to-coast tuned to the toplace guest speakers, selling products at the Farm- in Dawson Creek •atAccess ages maketo awork, dif- live and the Northern Lights Col• Cocaine Anonymous Tuesday250-2628 p.m. or RCMP RickChurch 250-787-8100. May 23 and entering exhibits at the Fall lege cafeteria at Northeast News for more information. er’s Market along local liaison 10 a.m. and in Fort St. John at ference by removing litter from4530 Catholic Basement; Friday 8 p.m. HosAlcoholics - If you think you might have a prob• Country dance at Farmington Hall featuring Highway 40!John Women’s May 30 Centre (men wel- shorelines and thus protecting our •oceans Fair. Call today to register at (250) 782-5745. and Anonymous the Fort St. pital Cafeteria. with locadrinking. Call for times and places or someone to talk to Dance from39top.m. to 1 a.m.,3no minors. Tickets $15come) each, at availThe Fortthis Nelson of Industry is holding tournaAugust September waterways will abegolf taking place lem at three 3 p.m. to• discuss withWoman residents. • Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights 250-785-8866. able• The at Farmington Store. For Centre more information, call Clarisse ment at the golf course. of door prizes, putter toLake. be won andnational North Peace Cultural presents Visit tions on Charlie This conserva- College (back door). our website at www.bccla.org forLots more Nelson (250) extra prize if a member that becomes member. Kids’843-7954. Summer College of the Arts from Mon- information. To an tion program begana in 1994 with aFort handful of volunteer to help with thebrings BC- a friend • The Community Market is held at the WesAlcoholics - Monday 8 p.m. Catholic Church May 24 Please RSVP to Karen Prouse at kprouse@sd81.bc.ca Vancouver Aquarium employees •and volun- Anonymous day to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register at the CLA’s visit to your town, e-mail: david@bccla. tend Campground every Saturday except on Basement (closedlong meeting); Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church • ThePeace Forgotten House -- Grizzly Valley May 30 North Cultural Centre at 10015 100Players Av- present teers who wanted to make an immediate effect org. a matiweekends. For more info or a vendor packThursday p.m. Catholic nee at call 3 p.m. in Room 5 oforthe Centre inAugust Tumbler • The Welcome Wagon events, on thetheir Babylocal Shower and Grandshorelines. In 2010,Basement; there are curenue, (250) 785-1992 goCommunity to www.npcc. 21 and 22 age8please contact Church JayleneBasement; Arnold at Saturday 250-7748 p.m. Hospital SundayReynolds 8 p.m. Friendship Centre Ridge. parent Showcase willSociety be takingisplace at theover Stonebridge Hotelsites at 1 registered bc.ca. rently 750 cleanup across Cafeteria; • The North Peace Horticultural 2541 or Audrey 250-774-6574. • Cocaine Anonymous May 29 to7 31 p.m. 17th The Bridal will takeCanada, place at324 6:30ofp.m. them in BC. For more informaAugust holding thier annual annualShowcase Flower Show Pouce- Tuesday Coupe 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Friday 8 p.m. •Hospital Cafeteria. ••Couple’s “Love Retreat at The King’s Valley at the May 30 Peace Cultural Cen- tion or to register please visit shorelinecleanup. Garage sale at and old Romance” Fort Motors building. and Exhibition North Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday 8 p.m. Old • Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights College (back door). Christian Camp. Accommodation available. For further • The 34 annual Gymkhana ca is being held at the Mile This is a fundraiser for CCSVI treatment (angiotre ininformaFort. St. John. Entries will be Trutch taken from Library (closed). 250-786-0155. Pouce Coupe • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community tion or registration (250) 827-3549. Trutch Grounds, plasty) for Fort St.call John residents Brent Harris, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 206 on Aug. 20Rodeo and from 8 a.m.lots to of camping space available and a • Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday p.m.Pouce Old Library MayOsterlund 17 to Juneand 28 Colleen Pedersen. Anyone 10:30 a.m. on Aug. concession be onShow site. Great fun, all ages ride!! Please ONGOING Holly 21. Thewill Flower and family Church Annex (the8old library).(closed). Satur250-786-0155 day nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17. • Triathlon Training coming to Fort St.Tea John. Beth at (250) 262-5712 for more information. with donations can callclinics Deniseare(250) 262-2090. Fort St. John willCome begin oncall Aug.21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., • Computer at the Pouce Coupe Seniors Hall every MonoutAugust and learn localcontinue upcom- on Aug. June • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you ClassChetwynd 7 about triathlon and get prepared for the and 224from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daycome and Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 meets p.m. and Low Iming•triathlons. on May 3, 4, and 6 are clinics on swimming Ladies town dinner the Oilwith Men’s Car wash Held (weather permitting) at the Totem might havewith a problem drinking, to an Admission is free - •come andout beof amazed at whatin conjunction • from Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday and pact exercise every at Thursday a.m.5012 Open stroke improvement, equipment and triathlon.community Golf Tournament presented by OilWives Club of FSJ. Shell from 11 a.m. to bike 3 p.m.tuning This isand a fundraiser AA meeting. Call forCocktails times and places or some-classFriday our northern can display. 8 p.m. atfrom the 10:30-11:30 Public Library, 46 call Carol at 250-786-5673 Come hear from local triathletes and for askFort questions events, 2 at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at the Inns and Suites. to everyone! For more onePomeroy to talk to (250) 785-8866. for a CCSVI treatment (angioplasty) St. about September Street.information 250-788-9658 Chetwynd training, preparation anything elseOsterlund you like. Sign• Oxygen up at theSalon Tickets are Spa $50isand include: entertainment, dessert, wine,Sclerosis John residents Brentand Harris, Holly • Fortdinner, St. John Multiple support and Day joining hands • NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Air• Alcoholics meets Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at North Peace Leisure Pool or contact or food jewellry andannual door prizes. Tickets at Flowand Colleen Pedersen. Alternate dateBecky is Aug.at8.(250)787-5780 group. If youavailable or anyone you know has MS and Anonymous with the local bank draw, for ourgames second port waiting room. thetalk, Friendship 250-788-9658 bkeim@fortstjohn.ca for more information. by Cans’ Tamee,from Frontier Jewellers. Marlene (250) 785-8737 or to have any questions or just need please Centre. August 7 ‘Cuts and Handsersfor 4 p.m. to 8 Call Tumbler Ridge • NA at 8 p.m. at the Airport waiting Wed. room. 8 Upcoming local include: Debbie at from (250) the 787-5100 for morecall information. • The annual GoTriathlons Karts 4 Girls event will be p.m. We invite everyone Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at meets (250) Wednesday community • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Minor ball 5Park pm-7 pm at Church). Chetwynd Dawson Creek May 24 June 6 787-2652. p.m. 115 Commercial (Baptist Ballpark & Rec. Diamonds. Fort St. John June 7 • Rotary Manor Annual Garage Sale a.m. to 12 noon. Group • Afrom Youth9 Relapse Prevention may be Centre • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Tumbler Ridge Fort Nelson June 28 1121-90 Avenue. Household items, tools, toys, in furniture, coffee at Mental held weekly, the afternoons Health Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board - meeting Wed.Community 8 p.m. 115 Centre ComMay 12 to July 28 and donuts and much more. Donations welcome after May#300 4 (no- 9900•–Alcoholics and Addiction Services, 100 Ave. Anonymous games, coffee & cookies. Parkat(Baptist Church). • Relapse Prevention Group - Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at appliances please). All proceed to For toward resident programs more information calland Chrismercial or Shaun Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. • Mondays: BingoTaylor - 6 pm doors open, 7 pm games begin. ComMental Health & Addiction Services. Contact Dennis at (250)262- activities. Rain or shine, no early birds, will be no sales be(250)there 262-5269. munity Centre Rms.•4&5. 5269. fore 9 a.m. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) Seniors (55+) – Floor curling, carpet May 23 June 14 Families” is open to all caregivers •ofTuesdays: children TRmeetings every Drop-In second Tuesday at the Taylor boardHall games, coffee cookies. Community • The Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John will be hosting a • Rick Hansen Wheels in Motionand walk, wheel, and wheelyouth withrunSpecial Needs. bowling, We meetcard the & Fire at 7 p.m. For&information call Bob at 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 chair challenge. Registration at 12:30, event starts at 1 p.m. in Centhird Wednesday of every monthCentre at theRoom Child5 from 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. Seniors (55+) Drop-InRRA – Cribbage, WhistAir& 100 Street. Music by Night Sounds. Members $10, non members tennial Park. For information, contact event leader Lori from Slater7atp.m. to• Wednesdays: Development Centre 8:30 p.m., TR• The Alaska Highway (Recreation good company. welcome! 7 pmevery in thethird Library. Smallat $12. Everyone 19 and over is welcome. For information call Lucy (250) 787-1912 or slaterl@shaw.ca10408 105 Avenue. Does your child have learn- Beginners craft Association) meets Thursday drop-inneeds? fee. at (250) 785-2867 or Judy at (250) 787-0460. July 12 ing, behavior or other complex special the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. For informaTaylor May 23 • North Peace Horticultural Society plans their Garden Would you likeannual to connect with other caregiv- tion call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at Civil Air and785-4758. Rescue (CASARA) meetings every sec• The Magic of Sam Pearce Show is scheduled at the Stone- Tour. Bring your family and tour aers? variety of minding Fort St. John gar- but •please Child available callSearch (250) ond Call Tuesday FireCreek Hall at 7 p.m. For information call bridge Hotel with the show to benefit the Fort St. John Firefighters. dens. ahead a few days before the meeting. (250)at the Taylor Dawson August 1 or 250-787-5802. May 25 to May 29 785-3200 for more information. Bob at 250-789-9152 • Craft group for Mental Health and Addic• The Marilyn Leffler Memorial Ride and Show ‘ntests, Shinepregnancy in sup- options, • NewpeerTotem Archery is nowMeets at theThurs Taylor Community Hall • Do you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a B.C. govern• Pregnancy tions Clients. 1:30 -3:30 at 1017port of the Canadian Cancer Societycounselling BC and Yukon RegisTuesdays 6-9Creek. p.m. (250) Contact newtotemment ministry or public agency? The B.C. Ombudsman may be andRegion. support are available at and the Thursdays 103 Ave., from Dawson 782-4410. tration begins July 1 for this all day event Casey’s Pub in Fort St.Centre. archery.com. able to help. The Ombudsman’s staff will be in the following NorthatPeace Pregnancy Care New loca• Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., John. Show ‘n Shine awards for seven categories and(above•TD TheBank). Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation Aircraft communities on the dates listed below, and are available by aption motorcycle at #208 10139 100 Street Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace Association) River Health a rideintohours the viewpoint on the meets from every10thirdUnit. Thursday Taylor Fire Education Hall at 7:30Room. p.m. pointment to discuss your problem or complaint. Call 1-800-567- lots of door prizes. Event includes Drop Monday and Wednesday Wed.at8the p.m. Hospital this fundraising event For information 250-782-2421 or Heath at 2503247 to book an appointment or see www.ombudsman.bc.ca for Hudson’s Hope Road. Everyone welcome a.m. toto 2 p.m. and Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. call All Richard meetingsatare open. to fight cancer. 785-4758. more info. or to make an appointment call our 24 hour hot• Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. August 21 to 23 Creekevery Tuesday evening at Parkhill Community Fort Nelson May 25 line at (250) 262-1280. All services Dawson are free and • The North Peace Horticultural completely Society presents their 16th an• The DawsonSchool Creek 9700-5th Chamber Street, of Commerce Fort St. John May 26 confidential. Dawson luncheons Creek. are nual Flower Show and Exhibition at the NorthTotem Peace Archery Cultural Cenheld the first Thursday of each Prevention. month at noon at theHealth Best Western. Dawson Creek May 27 • New has changed locations • Relapse Mental and Adtre. The event will be open to the public on Aug. 22 from p.m. Differentrange, guest speaker each month. Members and Non-members Mackenzie May 28 for the summer. We 3are at to our outdoor dictions 1017-103rd Ave., Dawson Creek, (250) 7 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4isp.m. Awards welcome. Contact: Lesley Pewarchuck 250-782 4868. Chetwynd May 29 which located northpresentaon a 100 Street on the 244 782-4410. Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. Everyone tions will take place at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available If your group has events wish pubMay 27 Road – take a right after theby vet clinic, signsnon-profit are welcome! Please callor to meeting confirm you meeting. theopen showTuesdays is open. andlished, send them by• Local fax to (250) 787-7090 or via email edi• John and Eloise Bergen, missionaries working with ‘Hope for donations on both Saturday and Sunday posted.while We are Thursdays at resident Shaun Whynacht is to: looking art, houseplants, patio tor@northeastnews.ca. the Nations’ in Kenya were brutally attacked and severly wound- Categories include arrangements, 6:30 p.m. Bows are freeplants, to try as well. Everyone to build a network of Dawson Creek and area Enriching Your Life welcome. Contact newtotemarchey@live.com residents who want to get out and be more acEnriching Your Life or www.newtotemarchery.com for more info. tive on the tennis courts this summer. All you • Grandhaven District and Community Asso- need is tennis racket, a can of balls and some Life is complicated ciation meets the third Tuesday of each month sneakers. He will be holding a free workshop enough - so we keep in the Grandhaven Hall at 8 p.m. Keep this hall this summer for new players, or if you are an operating in this community. experienced tennis player and looking for a banking simple. Fort St. John “Focused on Family Eyecare” • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the nice, active match, he is looking to bring that 9808-101st Ave. time. Join thePhone: Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Do- community together too. If you are interested 785-2020 Dr. J. Grant Timmins nate a minimum of five hours per month. For in getting involved, contact Shaun by e-mail at Dawson Creek Dr. John E. Gentles information, callAve. (250) 262-4530. shaun@bluecowcreative.ca., or by calling (250) 900-102nd Suite 102 Dr. Todd J. Lang • There will be 782-1121 Scottish Country Dancing 219-6050, or join the Facebook group Tennis Phone: every MondayFort fromNelson 7 to 9 p.m. at Central El- Anyone – Dawson Creek.

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