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FORT ST. JOHN – The North East Native Advancing Society not only builds healthy lives, but they’ve got a healthy bank account, according to information presented at their Annual General Meeting on Thurs., July 24. The society accrued $5.3-million in revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, versus $3.3-million the previous year, according to Chris Mould, auditor with KNV Chartered Accountants LLP. “We have audited the financial statements, and provided a clean audit report which basically means that we have audited them and found them in very good order,” he said in his presentation. Of its $4.4-million in assets, half is invested in equipment and property, for things like computers and land building. It’s also got a significant amount of cash in the bank – $1.1-million. “At the end of the day when you take all the assets of the society, you take off its liabilities, what it’s left over with is what it owns as a society. And so what you’ll see is $2.2-million worth of net assets,” said Mould. “And when you take that and combine it with just the liquidity, the cash in the bank, it presents a very healthy society.” The majority of the increase is due to funding for machinery simulators, part of a new Heavy Equipment Operator training program at NENAS’ Innovative Learning Centre, an investment made possible by funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada, amounting to $1,421,730. “The simulators that we have down there, at the training centre, are excellent,” said Dan Pope, one of the teachers. “They’ve
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott David Ducharme, from Winlaw, B.C., perfects his sculpture of a horse and rider for the for the third annual Sand Sensations event at Peace Island Park in Taylor, B.C., on Thurs., July 31. Cowboy Country was the this year’s theme, and Ducharme, who has carved crowd pleasing sculptures each year, was in charge of directing preparations.
Developers bear cost of grunt work for sewage BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca CHARLIE LAKE – Developers learned how much they’ll have to pay for an upgrade to the Charlie Lake sewage system at an information meeting at Charlie Lake Community Hall on Thurs., July 24. The existing sewer network was built in 1992 and is operating at capacity. Representatives from Urban Systems, the consulting firm hired for the project, as well as Shannon Anderson, deputy chief
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Community concerned about living with the boom JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The industrial boom is getting louder and louder in the Peace Region with the growing development of the resource industry, and residents had the opportunity to make some noise of their own during a public discussion about the impacts of that development. The Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce hosted ‘Living with the Boom’ on July 29. The event was meant to air concerns residents have with the development, and discuss possible solutions to those concerns. “I hope you are here because you all recognize in some fashion that we are faced with what may very well be a once in a generation opportunity that has the potential to drastically alter the landscape of British Columbia,” said Jerimy Earl, president of the Chamber of Commerce. He said that while no one can predict the future of what will happen with the development of resources, it’s still important to talk about the challenges in a solution-oriented dialogue. Several area representatives were also in attendance to help in brainstorming possible solutions to the challenges
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attendees identified. Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier, Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead, Mayor of Taylor Fred Jarvis, Peace River Regional District chair Karen Goodings, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Bill Streeper, CEO of the BC Oil and Gas Commission Paul Jeakins and district manager of transportation Scott Maxwell were all present. The approximately 50 attendees identified many issues that they were experiencing as a result of the growing development, including: housing affordability, water security, transportation, sexual health, availability of industrial land in the agricultural land reserve, investment in skills training, supply of entry-level workers, social infrastructure and a general disruption to their quality of life. With a timeframe of only two and a half hours, some concerns could not be addressed; however, progress was made on some issues. One attendee was frustrated with the disruption to his quality of life with a development happening practically in his own backyard. He said that noise, lights and in some instances vibrations, were coming from the area. Jeakins encouraged anyone with problems from oil and gas developments contact the BC Oil and Gas Commission, where they could review conditions of the company’s permit and address individual concerns from there. Streeper said that if companies were pressured to hire more permanent employees who live in the area, they would be more willing to be a part of the community and therefore more courteous to its residents. “If they live here and if they are part of the community, they are going to work with you on the low-income
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housing. If these people are our people... don’t you think they would start seeing how the community feels and be more willing to become a part of the community and be the coaches for ball and coaches for hockey,” said Streeper. The sexual health and wellbeing of residents in the area was also identified as a potential risk. The participant explained that studies have shown that rates of sexually transmitted infections are higher among young men with highincome and who travel for work; practically an image of the workforce in the northeast. She said that some of these workers engage in high-risk sex and that these infections affect the people they are interacting with, and the people they go home to. Hired to help spread education and awareness of STIs and other viruses, she said that she was only looking for help getting in the door to some companies; several representatives committed to sharing their contacts. Safety around the number of trucks going through the city, and their unknown contents was another concern raised. Because no food stops or rest stations really exist on the Dangerous Goods Route, many venture into the city for their needs. Trucks carrying some dangerous materials, by law, can not go into town, but one attendee expressed concern that the hauling materials are largely unknown.
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Photo Credit Jill Earl All attendees had the opportunity to express their concerns during the Chamber of Commerce’s event on July 29.
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Clock ticks for Site C business connections BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
FORT ST. JOHN – Three minutes to sell yourself might be common practice for speed dating, but it’s a novel idea in the business world. Local suppliers and contractors lined up for the chance to make a good impression on the teams shortlisted for developing worker accommodation at the Site C dam during a networking event at the Quality Inn Northern Grand on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29-30. From the opening handshake to the closing buzz of a 180-second timer, business folk selling everything from portable toilets to electrical services, from bed sheets to phone hookups, sought to make a connection with representatives from Peace River Housing Partners, Plenary Living, and Two Rivers Lodging Group. Worker accommodation at the dam site would include the construction, installation and operation of dam site accommodation for roughly 1,600 workers at the north side of the Peace River. Over 100 local businesses and contractors attended the two sessions held on Tuesday, and on Wednesday a session
solely for Aboriginal businesses had 50 respondents. “We’re very pleased with the turnout. Over 100 businesses, that’s about 175 individuals with those hundred businesses, and then of course you’ve got the other 50 Aboriginal businesses, and about 75 people attending for those, so I think it’s a great turnout,” said Dave Conway, community relations manager for Site C. “It’s indicative of the sort of response that we saw when we were doing business info sessions in 2011 and 2012, and we knew there was good interest,” he said. Those sessions took place in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope. “Ultimately what we heard from the sessions we did back in 2011 and 2012 we’re hearing again, is people want to make sure that if the project did move forward, that if they choose to do so, local, regional businesses can get a piece of the work that’s going to be for them, and we want to see that,” said Conway. The facility is meant to be self sustaining in terms
of water supply, sewage treatment and disposal, as well as waste disposal, and will provide recreational and professional services and amenities for workers. A gymnasium offering individual and group activities, outdoor recreation with programmed activities, an indoor running track and a multi-use playing field are some of the components, according to Anthony Radman, procurement lead for Site C. It would also include a multi-use paved court, space for recreation and socializing, a TV and games room, a tiered theatre and a licensed lounge. Counselling, training and housekeeping are other conclusive services, said Radman. “At the end of the day, worker accommodations are there to support people over the whole overall project objective, which includes economic opportunities for Aboriginal groups in northern communities and the province,” he said. The Request for Qualifications was issued in March, and the anticipated schedule is that proponents will be confirmed, and a Request for Proposals issued, in August. The contract award should take place in spring 2015.
. . . people want to make sure that if the project did move forward . . . local, regional businesses can get a piece of the work that’s going to be there for them, and we want to see that.
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Representatives from more than 150 businesses lined up for the opportunity to meet members of each of the three companies shortlisted for the construction, installation and operation of dam site accommodations on the north bank of the Peace River on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29-30, 2014, at the Quality Inn Northern Grand in Fort St. John.
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learned all the controls, so when they’re off on a real machine, they know the controls already and it’s so valuable to them.” The program ended at the end of July, and students have already progressed to using real heavy machinery and are working on a site in Taylor. “Tracker, the contractor, has said that they probably will have jobs for all 13 [students], as work develops for them,” said Pope.
Two of the 13 are women, and one of them, Jennifer Beol, has the highest mark in the class, having scored 92 per cent on the foundations course component, the results for which students recently received. “This is really going to impact their lives, because if you think of, you know, coming off maybe limited resources, social assistance, maybe you’re a single person family supporting children, all of a sudden your wage is hiked up to around $100,000. That’s a big difference for that family unit, it’s going to affect the extended family, and it’s role modeling. So, this project, I think it’s really phenomenal,” said Audrey Sam, NENAS executive director.
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott TOP: North East Native Advancing Society board members at their Annual General Meeting at the Pomeroy Hotel on Thursday, July 24. RIGHT: A snapshot of the slideshow presented by Chris Mould, auditor with KNV Chartered Accountants, showing NENAS’ revenue for 2014.
NENAS’ mandate is to work collaboratively in providing full human resource development for First Nations and Inuit people of Northeast British Columbia. “Often times what’s happened is our people have not had a very successful time coming through the school system, and many of the people that are coming to see NENAS, they’ve had a bad experience, or a poor experience, with schools,” said Sam. “So, unfortunately, we have to do a lot of work in building our client’s self esteem and motivation . . . that takes a bit of work. And when I talk to government, it’s hard for them to understand that. They think that it’s just numbers, and they think that it’s just individuals that should be able to move forward,” she said. “We know that doesn’t work, because people are living with internal issues . . . that’s why NENAS really has to take a step back and do a lot of extra work with their clients.” NENAS has 32 staff to help with programming and aid ranging from employment assistant services, to infant and child development, and services for youth. All of the money NENAS receives is from grants and fundraising, and all of it goes towards serving their clients, Sam said. One of the biggest costs that funding goes towards is training for employment opportunities. “We send clients to Northern Lights College for programming, they’ve attended our learning centre, some people travel to Vancouver or Alberta for various types of training programs,” she said. “In some cases it would be travel, we pay for equipment and gear for people to go to a job, so if they have a job and they need some safety tickets, they may require steel toe boots, a hard hat, we do everything to try and get people into those jobs.” While NENAS’ doors are open to anyone, there’s an application process to make sure that money isn’t being spent needlessly and clients aren’t setting themselves for failure. “They have to go through a counselling session with one of our employment assistant services officers. We want to make sure that that career is in line with what they’re capable of doing,” Sam said. “If they have any barriers, we’re looking at the barriers, and that the client is actually Email your pet’s photo to editor@northeastnews.ca for a chance to referred to certain agencies win a special prize from the North Peace Veterinary Clinic if they’re having an issue, a 1 pet will be chosen each week and will be featured in the deep rooted issue, or maybe Northeast News. Each pet chosen they don’t have a driver’s will be entered into a draw for a license to get to and from monthly prize supplied by the work, so we need to take it North Peace Veterinary Clinic one step at a time and look at 12864 Rose Prairie Road • 250-785-4578
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Tyrannosaur trackway found in Tumbler Ridge JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca TUMBLER RIDGE - Years after the initial find, the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre and the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation were finally able to announce the discovery of the only known tyrannosaur trackway in the world, at a site near Tumbler Ridge. In their article A ‘Terror of Tyrannosaurs’, published on July 23 by the Public Library of Science, Richard McCrea and Lisa Buckley from the PRPRC, said that tyrannosaur footprints are rare, and that the lack of their trackways left gaps in traveling and behavioral data. McCrea and Buckley don’t believe the tracks were made by a Tyrannosaurus Rex, but by a smaller tyrannosaur, possibly the Albertosaurus. The first two prints in one trackway were discovered in Oct. 2011 by Aaron Fredlund, a local guide-outfitter, and the third was uncovered by PRPRC staff and volunteers in that same year. An additional print, and another two-print track was discovered in Aug. 2012, again by PRPRC staff. All prints are within a 8.5 metre corridor, which allows McCrea and Buckley to argue that tyrannosaurs may have traveled in herds. “It was both frustrating and exciting
knowing about this find and its significance for three years, but not being able to broadcast it. But that is the way scientific publications work. If we had announced it prematurely it could not have been properly published in the scientific literature, which is where it needs to be,” said Dr. Charles Helm, vice president of the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation. The Museum’s staff are currently working on a small interpretive exhibit to celebrate the discovery, which according to Helm should be ready within weeks. He believes that the discovery warrants a central showcase exhibit in the Dinosaur Discovery Gallery, but the addition would require significant financial support. “This story has already gone global, and it puts the Peace Region once again in the international spotlight. The publicity is outstanding and it solidifies the reputation of our research centre and scientists in delivering research of international standard,” said Helm. “Just about everyone knows what a tyrannosaur is, and the image of them hunting in packs is exciting and terrifying, so it is something that appeals to anyone even remotely interested in dinosaurs or the history of our planet...All in all, this is a huge step forward for Tumbler Ridge and the region,” he said.
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thought the event to be worthwhile. “I think this is a good first step in reigniting a community discussion and constructive dialogue of how we as a region can come together to address our challenges and take advantage of our opportunities,” said Earl. Further collaboration and dialogue were encouraged in order to address future challenges. “Never let it be thought in your mind that you haven’t got value to your thoughts and your ideas,” said Jarvis. “[There’s an] aura of impossibility that all of these problems are beyond our ability as a community to handle, and I don’t believe that...as we start to work through these things and when the community starts to focus on solutions, then solutions can be found, but the solutions need to come from the community,” Evans said.
Maxwell said that the Ministry of Transportation is continually trying to work with major industry to manage safety on the highways. Trucks not using the Dangerous Goods Route have always been a concern. That concern could be alleviated by an entrepreneur willing to develop a rest stop along the Dangerous Goods Route with a gas station and restaurant. Moderator, Kevin Evans, suggested that maybe the City could offer some incentives for that development to take place. Ensuring water security in the region has always been a hot topic, and one participant was concerned that Dawson Creek doesn’t have enough water to support a growing community and a growing industry that often uses water for their operations. Jeakins said that the BC OGC has developed the Northeast Water Tool to share water information with the public and that they are constantly collecting water Looking for a new home or short term rental? quality data. Goodings said Bach, 1, 2 & 3 Bed Apts and Townhouses. that the regional district’s Furnished & Unfurnished water stewardship commitOne call we have it all! tee is also hard at work addressing water issues. She Call Carlyn for details on how you can said that the Simon Fraser University is currently conWIN up to 1 “FREE” month! ducting a study of wells and springs in the area. Although the evening had to wrap-up before all concerns could be addressed, ckoecher@npreit.com by a show of hands, many www.npreit.com
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International Education program support clerk Cleo Baker hitched up her trailer to bring in a dog, pony, and a horse show-and-touch opportunity to entertain daycare kids, students and staff. Business Management instructor Nakib Ahmed helped out on an enjoyable sunny afternoon by holding the reins.
NLC sessional instructor IngeJean Mattson worked on two interesting research projects last semester and offered her students the chance to participate in some unique tests. In Mattson’s Biology 101 class, students Atlin Braaten and Danielle Quiring assisted in the sampling of the Pacific Marten or Martes caurina by taking muscle samples of the carcasses. Another research project led by Mattson is entitled, “Bat Hair Stable Isotopes” and involves weighing minute samples of bat hair from carcasses found at local wind farm locations in order to identify stable isotope ratios, where the bats’ habitat exists, and whether wind farms impact local bat populations.
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Veggies safe from water bylaw I feel the need to clear up some misunderstandings around the current Stage One Water Conservation Measures that the City of Dawson Creek implements every May 1 through Oct. 1. I feel like doing so because I’ve heard some grumblings around town recently about people not being able to water their vegetable gardens while under Stage One conservation measures. Water security has always been a hot topic for the city’s residents, and like every small town, misinformation and rumours can run rampant. Obviously, those nursing fruits and veggies would be pretty peeved to know that their hard work in the garden could amount to nothing without the ability to water. However, it is not until Stage Three that watering vegetable gardens is ruled out. Watering flower gardens, school yards, golf courses, turf at turf farms, decorative planters, shrubs,
trees and artificial turfs or outdoor race tracks where watering is required for dust control and safety, is also permitted under Stage One. Stage Three conservation measures must be approved by council, and are implemented under special circumstances. The restriction placed on residents in Stage One is when they can water their lawns; it stipulates days and times for lawn watering, depending on odd and even addresses. Residents also must only use a hose with an equipped automatic shut-off device to wash cars and boats. That’s it. That’s all Stage One is. This is all a regular, annual occurrence. Now is not the time to take arms against City Hall...or stop showering. Jill Earl, reporter
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Dear Mr Winter, We came across your response to a letter we had written in the Vancouver Sun newspaper on July 12/14. In your response to our letter, you clarified the Chamber’s position on Site C. You were emphatic that the BC Chamber of Commerce is indeed supportive of building a Site C. We regret the misinformation about the Chamber’s position. Please realize that we took our information from the Business in Vancouver Editorial a few weeks previous. We assume that you have also clarified your position with BIV. However, regarding the position of the BC Chamber on the use of BC Natural gas with respect to producing electricity, we are now not so clear. It is our understanding that the BC Chamber voted to embrace the use of BC Natural gas for the purposes of electricity production during your 2013 AGM in May of that same year. We would also appreciate clarification from you regarding this position. We did send you a Registered Canada Post letter last year with respect to our concerns about the Site C project from a purely financial point of view. Clearly, the use of BC Natural gas would be of significant financial advantage. You did not respond to
the letter. It would be appropriate for you to give some indication of the Chamber’s stance on the use of BC natural gas with respect to your AGM motion. Here are some of the questions that would help the public understand the Chamber’s position and the role that Natural gas would play: • Under what circumstances would the use of Natural gas cogeneration, combined cycle or single cycle application be appropriate under your 2013 motion? • Would the “Clean Energy Act” require some accommodation or change in order to make your motion realistic? • Why would the Chamber support the Site C project in lieu of a better financial option through the use of BC Natural gas? • How do you see the Site C project as a better financial option? Answers to these questions would certainly help the public as a whole, understand the Chamber’s overall position. Sincerely, Rick Koechl Mike Kroecher
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February 27th was a dark day for freedom in Canada. That was the day that the RCMP unilaterally decided to reclassify Swiss Arms carbine rifles from non-restricted to prohibited status. They soon followed that action with the reclassification of the CZ-858 rifles from non-restricted to prohibited status. As a gun owner, I shared in the justified anger expressed by other law-abiding citizens across the country. Our Conservative Government is the only one that will fight for the rights of gun owners in Canada and we have taken concrete and decisive action to protect the rights of law-abiding Canadians from becoming paper criminals. We moved quickly to extend an amnesty to owners of the affected rifles. We have since extended that order and we announced our intention to introduce legislation that will protect the rights of gun owners once and for all. Public Safety Minister Steve Blaney announced on July 23rd that he will be introducing the Common Sense in Firearms Licensing Act, which will cut red tape, streamline the licensing system, and protect the rights of law-abiding firearms owners. We are also implementing a grace period for license renewals. Firearms owners will no longer have to worry about breaking the law for simply hanging on to their property while their license renewal is in process. The legislation will improve firearm safety by requiring mandatory safety courses for first-time gun owners and strengthening prohibitions for those who have been convicted of domestic violence offenses. Our priority remains the safety of the public, but we need to do so with laws that do not treat firearms use and ownership as wrong. I believe that the Common Sense in Firearms Licensing Act is an important first step, but our work is far from complete. I want to see a day where firearms owners in Canada do not have to fear from accidentally becoming criminals for simply owning a piece of property. The vast majority of gun owners in this country are responsible, law-abiding citizens who will go to great lengths to comply with the law. In my personal opinion, they should not need to make the extraordinary efforts thanks to laws implemented by Paul Martin’s Liberals. I continue to work hard to ensure the rights of all of us are protected equally, and that one day gun owners will no longer need to worry that their property could be declared illegal by the stroke of a bureaucrat’s pen. Bob Zimmer MP, Prince George-Peace River Chair, BC/Yukon Caucus
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Dawson Creek shoots, doesn’t score in hockey bid JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The City of Dawson Creek’s bid to host the 2016 International Ice Hockey Federation Under 18 Womens’ World Championship lost in overtime, but the City managed to score some major compliments from Hockey Canada’s selection committee. Director of community services Barry Reynard broke the long-awaited news to council on July 28, and reported that his department had already begun investigating other hosting opportunities. Sledge hockey and the Four Nations Cup are two Reynard is looking into. “We hope to learn off a couple of events, the Canada Winter Games, obviously in Prince George, is a great opportunity for committees in our region to explore the venues and marketing and ticketing plans that are critical if you are going to bring those types of events to our community,� said Reynard. “Our job all the time is to explore those opportunities, so anything that we see that would be beneficial to bring to our residents and the regional area would be beneficial to explore,� he said. Reynard lists legacy and the economic spinoffs as major benefits of hosting national and international events. He said that past female hockey events has helped to grow participation in female sport and according to an economic impact study of the U18 Women’s National Hockey Championship, the city benefitted from approximately $750,000 worth of direct and indirect spinoffs. “Anytime you bring quality of life opportunities to share what we have in the Peace Region with our neighbours, nationally and internationally, we are quite excited about bringing those benefits to Dawson creek,� Reynard said. Dean McIntosh, director of marketing services for Hockey Canada, said that while Dawson Creek put in a strong bid for the event, the quality of their competition and some of the challenges identified ultimately gave the only other bidder the win. He said that concerns arose over Dawson Creek’s ability to generate a large number of ticket sales and revenue based on the city’s rural location and population. “If you are not driving ticket sales, are you bringing lots of people into the building? Whether that’s through school
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groups or other community groups or ticket sales...all of those elements I think are some of the pieces that go against Dawson Creek when you’re comparing it to what other communities can bring to the table,� said McIntosh. Before council approved the submission of the bid in January, Reynard presented a proposed budget for the event, with $898,320 estimated in expenditures and $902,550 estimated for revenues. Since then, the event committee had accumulated significant financial support from the Peace River Regional District, the Province and corporate sponsorship. Reynard said that the committee had $630,000 in committed funding, plus more they could have leveraged from federal grants and other goods and services committed from local businesses. “It’s really hard for me to say that we had at least $1.1 million on the table which would have far exceeded the financial side which was probably our biggest strength moving forward,� Reynard said, hoping to get the same financial support for a future event. Despite the financial support, which McIntosh agreed was significant, Dawson Creek was not the first community Hockey Canada has seen that has presented guaranteed grant and sponsorship dollars. He said that Dawson Creek’s ability to generate sponsorship, their understanding of operational challenges and strategies to alleviate those problems, and their proven ability to host quality events was impressive. “All of those showed the strengths of the community, as well as the aptitude and understanding of what it takes to make an event successful and adapt the bid to meet the needs of Hockey Canada; they did a tremendous job in those areas,� McIntosh said. “I think that there is certainly an opportunity for a city like Dawson Creek to host events on an international scope based on the facilities and everything else the city has to offer.� Reynard said that he is looking for bigger and better events, and thanks city council for giving his department the ability to explore these hosting opportunities.
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I think that there is certainly an opportunity for a city like Dawson Creek to host events on an international scope based on the facilities and everything else the city has to offer. “We are learning how good we can be when we pull together and when we are getting this support from industry, and that speaks volumes for us in terms of moving forward. We have a great community and we have great people, I don’t know how many other communities with a population of 12-13,000 people are even in the position to bid for international events like this,� he said. “We don’t like losing, but we’ve moved on. We’ll be looking for newer opportunities to continue to grow options,� said Reynard.
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Comments encouraged during ALC consultation JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN - Local area representatives put in their two cents on potential amendments to the Agricultural Land Commission Act on July 31 in Fort St. John, during one of six stakeholder consultation meetings the Ministry of Agriculture is holding in the province. The purpose of the consultations is to give feedback to the ministry on some proposed additional activities that
could be allowed on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve, without having to apply for approval from the ALC beforehand. Input from these regional meetings will be summarized and presented by Agricultural Minister Norm Letnick to the ALC, the B.C. Agriculture Council and the Union of B.C. Municipalities for further comment before being presented to the Province for consideration. “We’re talking with B.C. farmers, local governments and the ALC to draw on their collective expertise about how we can support B.C. farmers and their families, and ensure the generations to come can continue to produce
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food on B.C. farmland. I look forward to hearing the ideas and opportunities identified in the coming weeks,” said Letnik, in a press release. The ministry is also looking for feedback from British Columbians on the proposed amendments; they will be accepting online surveys until Aug. 22. Comments are currently being accepted on: the revision of parameters for allowable on-farm food storage and packing, whether or not breweries and distilleries should be on ALR land, if anaerobic digesters should be permitted in the ALR if they are generated from farming activities. The survey also asks: if the parameters should be expanded for when non-agricultural related businesses are allowed to operate on Zone 2 land, if an application to the ALC should be waived when subdividing a minimum parcel size of a quarter section, if greater clarity needs to be provided around the definition of agri-tourism, and if temporary leases of portions of property in Zone 2 should be permitted under certain circumstances without an application to the ALC. “Discussion with farmers and ranchers throughout the province is an important step in the process of updating the ALR regulations. I look forward to hearing from those ALR stakeholders on how they believe changes can enhance farm and ranch businesses and strengthen the protection of the land base that is essential to sustainable agriculture in the long term,” said ALC chair Richard Bullock.
We’re talking with B.C. farmers, local governments and the ALC to draw on their collective expertise about how we can support B.C. farmers and their families.
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Developers bear cost of grunt work Continued from Front.
new development that help fund infrastructure needed to support growth, and they designate who pays how much for new developments based on which users benefit the most. “Upgrades to the Charlie Lake sewer system are required, one to fix existing deficiencies for existing residents, and then also to provide some capacity to allow further connections, new properties to connect on,” said Jake Hughson, an Urban Systems planner, who determined the pay structure for the sewer upgrade project. Hughson’s work was based on the idea that new development should pay for their share of costs and that existing tax payers shouldn’t be subsidizing new development, as was discussed
at previous public meetings and with regional directors. A D.C.C. is calculated by taking the total infrastructure costs for a project or projects, and dividing it by the amount of new development expected in the future, and from there, determining a per unit charge, said Hughson. “In this case there is about
all of the factors.” While it’s a long way off – five or 10 years, Sam estimates – one of NENAS’ objectives is to become a self sustaining enterprise. “That’s really our mandate, you know, working towards self sufficiency and self reliance of people, so we need to be model-
ing that,” she said. “So yes, that is a long term goal.” NENAS was incorporated under the Society Act in 1990 and has evolved significantly in that time. In 2000 NENAS became a registered Private Post Secondary Institute with the Private Post Secondary Commission of B.C., and in 2005 the society became a registered charity under the guidelines of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
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Moose Hunting Simple tip
Concentrate on one area.
Use the wind to your advantage, and use a wind indicator to detect the direction from which the air is flowing. During the rut or breeding season, hunt near lakes and ponds. Hunt for moose near food sources and water. Hunt the fringe areas, away from where other hunters are, away from the roads and traffic. Do not setup your camp on the edge of a likely hunting spot. Your noise and smells will chase any nearby moose away. Study and learn about the difference between Core Areas and Home Range. Learn to recognize the difference between fresh and old moose sign. If you see or hear a moose just before or after dark, leave the area quietly and return early the next morning. The moose, if not spooked it will likely still be in the area.
2014 Take a Canadian Firearms Safety Course. Refresher courses for experienced hunters are recommended. Wear a blaze orange so you are easily visible. When traveling to and from a hunting area, keep your firearm unloaded and locked. Do not hunt in populated areas. This includes rural communities, even where the population is relatively low. Do not hunt in an area where several hunters are already present. Do not hunt when visibility is impaired by conditions such as heavy fog or a lack of daylight. Never hunt while impaired, whether by a lack of sleep or substances such as alcohol or medication. Rely on sight, not sound. Do not pull the trigger until you are absolutely certain that your target is indeed wildlife,
Safe hunting is about being smart — smart about your choices, smart about your actions and smart about taking the time to learn how to do things properly. BE SMART! COME HOME FROM THE HUNT! and not a person. Never let your attention lapse. Focus on the task at hand and exercise extreme caution at all times while handling a firearm. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Obtain permission before hunting on private property. Conflicts involving trespassing can quickly escalate and result in negative outcomes. Be familiar with the hunting regulations in your area. For more information, contact the Chief Firearms Officer in your province or territory.
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WHitE-tAilED DEEr 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-50, 7-54 to 7-58 Bucks sept 10 - nov 30 1 7-20*, 7-21*, 7-32, 7-33, 7-34, 7-35*, 7-45*, 7-46* Antlerless oct 10 - oct 31 1 7-20*, 7-21*, 7-32, 7-33, 7-34, 7-35*, 7-45*, 7-46* Either sex nov 1 - nov 30 1 Youth only season★ 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-50, 7-54 to 7-58 Bucks sept 1 - sept 9 1 Youth only season★ Bow only season 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-50, 7-54 to 7-58 Bucks sept 1 - sept 9 1 ★ Restricted to hunters under the age of 18. * Restricted to portions of M.U.s 7-20, 7-21, 7-35, 7-45 and 7-46. See Map H21 MoosE Bulls Aug 15 - Aug 31 1 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ▲ sept 1 - oct 31 1 7-19, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ▲ ★Bulls 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 sept 1 - sept 30 1 ★Bulls 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 oct 16 - oct 31 1 ★Bulls Bow only season 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 oct 1 - oct 15 1 ★Bulls ★ Open only for bull moose: (a) having no more than two points (tines) on one antler ("Spike-fork bull moose"), (b) having antlers with at least three points (tines) on one brow palm (“Tripalm bull moose") or (c) having at least one antler with a minimum of 10 points (tines), including the brow palm. See Definitions section: Moose. The antlers must accompany the species licence. ▲ Compulsory Inspection of moose harvested in MUs 7-50 to 7-54 is being considered, check www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/news prior to hunting in these MUs. ElK Aug 15 - oct 31 1 7-42★★, 7-57 ▲6 Point Bulls Aug 15 - sept 9 1 ▲3 Point Bulls 7-42★, 7-49, 7-50 sept 10 - oct 31 1 7-42★, 7-49, 7-50 ▲6 Point Bulls 7-48, 7-51 to 7-54 sept 1 - sept 10 1 ▲6 Point Bulls 7-19, 7-20+, 7-21+, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-43**, 7-46+ sept 1 - oct 31 1 ▲6 Point Bulls 7-20*, 7-21*, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-43***, 7-44, 7-45, 7-46*, 7-58 ▲3 Point Bulls sept 1 - oct 31 1 7-20*, 7-21*, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-43***, 7-44, 7-45, 7-46*, 7-58 Antlerless sept 15 - oct 31 1 Antlerless Aug 20 - oct 31 1 7-42★, 7-50 Bow only season 7-50 sept 10 - oct 31 1 ▲3 Point Bulls ★ Restricted to northern portion of MU 7-42, see map H23 * Restricted to portions of MUs 7-20, 7-21, and 7-46. See Map H21 ★★ Restricted to southern portion of MU 7-42, see map H23B ** Restricted to western portion of MU 7-43 See Map H26. + These MUs only include those portions of MUs 7-20, 7-21, and 7-46 located *** Restricted to eastern portion of MU 7-43 See Map H27. outside the shaded portion of the MU. See Map H21. ▲ See Definitions section: Elk. The antlers must accompany the species licence. BigHorn MoUntAin sHEEP 7-19 Full Curl Bighorn rams Aug 15 - sept 30 1 See special area Map H1. tHinHorn MoUntAin sHEEP 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50 to 7-52, 7-54, 7-57 Full Curl thinhorn rams Aug 1 - oct 15 1 See special area maps. MoUntAin goAt Aug 25 - oct 15 1 ▲7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50, 7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57 ▲ See regional maps H16, H20, and H22 inclusive. Mountain goats are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat. CAriBoU Aug 15 - sept 30 1 ★5 Point Bulls 7-42, 7-50 to 7-54, ▲ 7-57 Bow only season 7-58 sept 1 - sept 30 1 ★5 Point Bulls ▲ Restricted to a portion of MU 7-57. See map H28. ★ See Definitions section: Caribou. The antlers must accompany the species licence. See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting Section page 21. BlACK BEAr 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Aug 15 - nov 15 2 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Apr 1 - June 15 2 WolF 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ▼Aug 1 – Mar 31 3▲ 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ▼Apr 1 - June 15 3▲ ▼No closed season below 1100 m elevation. ▲ No bag limit for wolves is being considered, check www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/news prior to your hunt. CoUgAr 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 sept 10 - Mar 31 1 Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: Cougar kitten. CoYotE nBl 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ▼sept 1 - Mar 31 ▼No closed season below 1100 m elevation. 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Check your Equipment
Check your equipment when you get in the stand not when a buck walks out. Is your scope clear, will your bow draw back properly, shell in the chamber, etc. etc.
Deer Hunting Simple Tips
Don’t let the deer know what you are doing.
Here is a rule to hunt by. Never walk if you can drive and never drive if you can use the binoculars. Stomping around on foot all over your hunting area is a sure way to let all the game know that you are after them.
Be different and kill a buck.
The only thing that constitutes insanity is to do the same things over and over again but expecting each time a different result. If it is not working what you have been doing then perhaps it is time to change what you are doing and if that means you have to get out of your comfort zone then so be it. It is often not what you do that spells the difference but what you are not doing but should do.
Avoid other hunters, deer do to.
To upon your hunting success and make it a lot more fun, take this advice to heart. First you got to hunt on some place where there are deer. Some hunters I know of hunt on places where there are no deer or very few and far in between. Second I always hunt places where there aren’t many hunters. This is the most important aspect. Most of us hunt on public land, where it seems at times that there are more hunters than game. But even these places have pockets where other hunters do not venture to, for various reasons, mostly because these places are to far away from the car.
Stay to the last Minute
Don’t leave before the legal shooting time is over. Probably the best time of the day to kill a buck is the last minute of shooting light. Don’t leave your stand like me and most hunters tend to do, 10 minutes to early.
Hunt more!
To increase your success. Hunt more! Sounds dumb but its the truth.
Be mobile
There are many reasons deer avoid your stand or simply have changed their travel patterns. Some hunters keep hunting the same stand day after day in the hope the deer will come closer. The smart hunter changes the stand location to where the deer are moving. A successful hunter is adaptaptable to deer movement! Wait, don’t move that stand now! If you have to relocate your stand, or set up a new stand in the middle of the hunting season, do it in the middle of the day when deer are resting and not in the morning or late afternoon when deer are on the move.
AND ALWAYS HUNT SAFE.
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LIMITED ENTRY INFORMATION 2014-2015 Limited Entry Hunting Regulations Synopsis
2014 Draw Statistics The Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat Management Branch issued 25,371 authorizations to 22,204 hunters (the total number of authorizations issued is higher than the total number of hunters because it is possible for one hunter to receive more than one authorization). There were a total of 21,592 authorizations available (the total number of authorizations available is lower than the total number of issued authorizations due to shared moose and bison hunts that have more winning hunters than authorized animals). 26,288 authorizations were issued as “first choice”; 536 as “second choice” and 280 as “Grizzly Bear Substitute”. Shared hunts for moose allowed 3,945 additional hunters to participate in LEH hunts for moose. Shared hunts for bison allowed 190 additional hunters to participate in LEH hunts for bison. 1 hunter was drawn for 5 species, 31 were drawn for 4 species, 257 were drawn for 3 species, 2556, were drawn for 2 species and 19359, were drawn for 1 species. 82,912 hunters submitted 182,052 applications, 180,116 of which made it into the draw. 34 hunters applied for all 8 species. 56,213 people applied for 1 or 2 species. 246 authorizations, (56/2770 Goat, 8/1617 Grizzly Bear, 96/4460 Mule Deer and 86/8578, Moose) were not awarded due to being undersubscribed (the total number of authorizations available exceeded the total number of applicants for that hunt).
Success in the Draw Success in the Limited Entry draw is simply a matter of random luck. The odds that are published beside each hunt give an indication of the likelihood of a successful application, but they do not guarantee anything. For example, odds of 3 to 1 suggest that one out of three applicants will be drawn, but for any one person, this is not a sure thing. With such odds, an individual could be lucky and be drawn twice in three tries or be unlucky and apply for eight straight years without success. Contrary to the beliefs of many, repeat success in the Limited Entry draw is actually quite low. Successful applicants have their chances reduced in subsequent draws in order to improve the chances of those who have been unsuccessful. In most cases of repeated success, an applicant has been applying for very lightly subscribed hunts. If you have lost a Limited Entry Hunting authorization, a duplicate can be issued to you at most Service BC Offices free of charge.
Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) are hunting opportunities created via a “lottery”, and the details are found in the LEH Synopsis. Participation in the LEH draw is available to any resident of B.C. who legally possesses a B.C. Resident Hunter Number. The purpose of Limited Entry Hunting is to achieve wildlife management objectives without resorting to such measures as shortening seasons or completely closing areas. It is only introduced where it has become necessary to limit the number of hunters, limit the number of animals that may be taken, or limit the harvest to a certain “class” of animal. Victoria Mailing address Fish and Wildlife Branch PO Box 9391 Stn Prov Govt Victoria B.C. V8W 9M8
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you’ve sold – saving on prepayment charges for ending your mortgage before it’s maturity date. A re-advance option can help if you unexpectedly need additional funds This option allows you to obtain a ‘re-advance’ of funds up to the original registered amount of your existing mortgage. Beware of ‘low rate’ promotions Advertised promotions for extremely low mortgage rates often come with strict repayment options, and steep repayment charges if you need to exit the mortgage term prior to its maturity date. ‘Cash back’ mortgages can mean ‘Cash back’ to the lender These mortgages offer a cash rebate (usually 3% to 5% of the principal amount) but if you don’t stay with the lender for the full amortization term, the ‘cash back’ amount may need to be paid back to the lender either in part or in full. Advice can be valuable Don’t jump into a mortgage. Instead, work through your mortgage requirements with a professional advisor and legal advisor to ensure you get the best mortgage product for your financial needs. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant. Investors Group, Submitted Article
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Developers Continued from Page 9. From there, it’s determined how much of the $6.7-million upgrades benefit existing users, and how much benefits new development, he said. In this case, $2.3-million has been determined to benefit new development, and the remainder to benefit existing properties. The D.C.C. is only collected on the portion that benefits new development. “The $2.3-million of the $6.7 [million], that’s all the D.C.C.’s applied to. It doesn’t apply to the full project costs,” Hughson said. The remaining portion of those project costs would be paid for by fair share program and other sources of revenue. A final step in the process is applying a municipal assist factor. “By law, one of the provincial laws says municipalities must assist development, that’s just the way the provincial legislation goes, so the minimum amount of assist, or subsidy, that you can apply is 1 per cent,” Hughson said.
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Because it was determined that new development should pay its fair share, the minimum assist factor has been applied. The proposed rates for new development to the west and south areas of Charlie Lake, where growth is anticipated, is $8,547.77 for a single family residential lot, and $6,105.55 per unit for multi family residential. For commercial development, the cost has been determined at $30.53 per square metre of gross floor area, for industrial development it’s $39.69 per square metre of gross floor area, and for institutional development it’s $27.47 per square metre of gross floor area. The money goes into a specific fund for the D.C.C. projects that are identified and supports future upgrades and maintenance costs. “We have improvements to the collection system force main, there’s lift station upgrades, treatment process upgrades . . . heat mix tank and blowers, dedicated force mains, and improvements to the sewage outfall. So the money that’s collected through the D.C.C.’s goes into a specific pot, and it can only be spent on those projects,” Hughson explained. Currently the sewer system is going through upgrades that will provide sewage capacities for the next 15 to 20 years, which is being paid for by grants. “It’s not coming out of the taxpayers’ pocket at all,” said Anderson.
The charges proposed would be collected into a specific fund that would facilitate future upgrades. “If you’re going to manage a system, you’ve got to have money put away for those times when you’re going to have to upgrade it again,” Anderson said. The existing system, more than 20 years old, has serviced 410 homes, said Arthur Hadland, director for Electoral Area C. “It’s all paid off, but the biggest problem we’re having is having enough money to deal with the little wrecks when the pumps go down at the main pump station, all the little maintenance items we’ve had to scramble,” he said. “Proceeding, I think that we need to make sure there’s sufficient income to look after the annual maintenance and some of those upgrades that do need to happen.” Moving forward, Urban Systems will give a presentation to the directors, and then a draft bylaw that will implement the rates will be prepared and submitted to the Ministry. The bylaw will be given first, second and third reading, and once final approval from the Ministry is received after the third reading, the bylaw can be adopted. The D.C.C. rates will likely be in place by the fall of 2014.
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