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DAWSON CREEK- The service of three Dawson Creek men will be recognized among 2,397 others who were in the First Special Service Force, also known as the Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brigade, by being awarded with the Congressional Gold Medal for their significant role during World War II. There are approximately 175 members of the brigade still alive. Dawson Creek members Gordon Baker, Geoffrey Hart and Andy Olson are all deceased. Montana senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester wrote the bill honouring the members of the brigade two years ago and have worked to get it passed ever since according to John Hart, son of Geoffrey Hart and member of the First Special Service Force Association. Hart himself even made the trip to Washington last year, along with other members of the association, rallying to

support the bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hard bill to get anyway because nobody knew about them, even in congress they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about them. So you have to make these congressmen aware, and the voters called their local congressman and they passed on, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hey I want thisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;...thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it got to where it is. It took two years, but they had a 77 per cent positive vote,â&#x20AC;? said Hart, adding that President Barack Obama signed the bill three weeks ago. The Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brigade will be the 151st recipient of the medal. Other recipients include George Washington, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Walt Disney, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dali Lama, and Rosa Parks. Two gold medals will be casted at the United States Mint, one will have a home at the Smithsonian Institute at the other one will stay at the First Special Service Force Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters in Helena, Mont. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be an America,

they could be anybody who has done something for the U.S. in a big way that changes history basically...there were very few Canadians that I can see that have received this medal, but the Special Service Force had 697,â&#x20AC;? Hart said. Hart plans on visiting the medals and is glad his father and the rest of the brigade are being recognized for their service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been very proud to have my father be apart of a really elite unit like that...as I am of all the other men that I represent here today,â&#x20AC;? he said. Hart made a visit to Dawson Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alaska Highway House, Jul. 29 to commemorate the three Dawson Creek men who will receive this honour long after they have served and passed. The documentary, Daring to Die, about the brigade, was shown to history enthusiasts and others interested. He read the biographies of Baker, Hart and Olson and brought along some memorabilia and

photos of the brigade shot by famous war photographer Robert Capa. There were several characteristics about the First Special Service Force that made them unique to any other brigade during the time, they were all chosen for their survival skills and ability to withstand harsh conditions with very little, they had special training and they were comprised of both American and Canadian soldiers. They always achieved their objective, according to Hart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going behind enemy lines where nobody else goes...[they did] flanking maneuvers up cliffs, around, behind. You find out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the weak point of the enemy, which was their specialty. They were trained to do whether it was amphibious landing, shores, rocky shores or climbing cliffs, night patrols in the dark,â&#x20AC;? said Hart. Continued on Page 4.

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DAWSON CREEK COUNCIL BRIEFS: JULY 31 By Jill Earl Loans authorized Two loans were authorized in a special meeting of council on Jul. 31. One loan for the borrowing of up to $2,790,000 over a ten year period for constructing capital improvements to the city’s roadways, sidewalks and storm drainage system. Projects include overlaying 102nd Ave. (8th Street to 13th Street), overlaying 108th Ave. (13th Street to 17th Street), installing a sidewalk on 111th Ave. (13th Street to 15th Street) and on 122nd Ave. (4th Street to 6th Street), upgrading the storm drainage system and other additional improvements. The second loan authorized was for the borrowing of up to

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Kal Tire permit approved, despite resident concerns Zoning for strata complex defeated The decision to adopt a bylaw rezoning a property near 21st Street and 86th Ave from RS-2 residential single and duplex zone to RM-3 residential high density multiple family zone was defeated with a tie vote. Staff’s recommendation was to approve the bylaw, after entering into a covenant with the landowner restricting development of that parcel to the proposed development plan, which includes the construction of six-eight suite condos equal to 48 units and a multi-family condo with 128 unites, together being able to accommodate approximately 456 people. The covenant would have also required the landowner to complete the improvements to the water system to meet the needs of potential residents and improvements to the intersection of 21st Street and Alaska Ave., as directed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. All improvements would have had to be completed prior to the city issuing the developer a building permit. Those in favour of the bylaw said that it would give more options to residents needing accommodation and that the community shouldn’t be segregated when it comes to different types of housing. Those who were against adopting it felt that there needed to be a larger buffer zone between the complexes and the single-family residences surrounding.

A number of residents spoke out against a building permit application Kal Tire has submitted to build a storage warehouse at their 107th Ave. location. In a delegation on Jul. 31 neighbouring residents came forward to express their concerns with the warehouse and Kal Tire’s location, citing: the big trucks the business serves pose a danger on the small streets not meant for those vehicles, tires and other hazardous materials are not being stored properly, tire fires are a dangerous threat, and the value of their properties might decrease if it is built. A representative from Kal Tire also spoke, arguing that use of a storage warehouse would alleviate some of their concerns. With a new building the company would be able to store their tires and other materials properly.He also said that once completed, they would have a landscaper create a buffer between the business and the surrounding residents. Council eventually approved the building permit and passed a motion to have staff report on other ways the City could mitigate some of their concerns. Acting mayor Shealy Wilbur also suggested taking their traffic concerns to the consultants currently working on the transportation master plan.

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT BRIEFS: JULY 25 By Jill Earl Bus referendum may be in PRRD future The PRRD board wants answers from the Ministry of Education after hearing of how a new transportation formula from the ministry is affecting School District 59 and 60’s bus funding. School District 59 secretary-treasurer, Gerry Slykhuis, and chair of the school board trustees, Richard Powell, made a presentation to the directors about how the new formula takes into account population density, but not population disbursement. The South Peace district took a $750,000 cut, while other districts in the province are seeing a surplus of $1 million.

Slykhuis and Powell have met with the ministry to discuss their concerns, they were told that the formula is undergoing a technical review but haven’t heard of or seen changes. The delegation told the directors they are looking at posing a referendum in the next municipal election for Electoral Areas B and D to provide some of the needed funding. Directors voted to send a letter to the ministry asking for the timeline of the technical review and telling them that the ‘cookie cutter’ approach is not appropriate in the Peace Region. Director of Electoral Area E, Jerrilyn Schembri, said she wanted to share this information with the North Central Local Government Association and the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

STARS recognizes PRRD contribution The PRRD’s commitment of $510,000 over three years to the STARS air ambulance service together with their past donations has put the district’s cumulative total at $1,022,638. To recognize the PRRD’s contribution to their life saving organization, STARS has put the PRRD logo on one of their helicopters. Continued on Page 5.

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Pat Ferris, owner of Ferris Fast Cycles, holds up his debut novel, Gypsies. Ferris wrote most of his novel in the back of his shop, where this photo was taken.

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It wasn’t long until he realized the commitment it takes to write a book. “It’s way harder than I could imagine it to be, but it was worth it, to finally get it finished,” Ferris said. Instead of scouting publishers, Ferris published Gypsies on his own. “[A publishing company] would publish the book or not, it could sit on a shelf forever. But with this, it’s my own, people have done very well with a self-published book,” he said. If the book is successful, he might contact publishing companies in the future to print a second round of the same book. As for now, Ferris said it’s been a learning curve getting his first novel bound between two hard covers. He hopes to write a sequel to Gypsies. Gypsies was released at the end of July.

FORT ST. JOHN – “I’ve always wanted to have a book on my coffee table that I wrote,” said Pat Ferris, owner of Ferris Fast Cycles in Fort St. John. Now, after 10 years in the making, he has just that: a black hardcover novel called Gypsies. Ferris described his debut book as a fictional, contemporary romance for adults. “It’s light, it’s funny … generally speaking it’s an enjoyable, fun read,” said Ferris. The book is about a girl from Trinidad who enters America in search of education. However she settles in Tucson, Arizona during a time of political unrest. “There’s a fear of anybody outside of America—really irrational—and she gets tied up in this,” explained Ferris. “So, she gets stuck in Tucson, she’s basically hanging around town trying to make ends meet, she stays and ends up at this bike shop.” From there she encounters a group of gypsy cyclists, trying to make it to the professional level. “She meets up with them and then romance starts.” It may not come as a surprise that Ferris intertwined bikes, his obvious passion, into his novel. However, his knack for writing is an unknown hobby to most. “Mostly people are kind of surprised,” said Ferris, about others’ reactions when they find out he has written a book. “I’m kind of surprised too!” he joked. In high school FerAUGUST 24 2 - 4 P.M. ris excelled in writIN SUPPORT OF ing, but didn’t think THE SALVATION ARMY much of it. “When I left school We will be offering… I kind of forgot about • Haircuts with no styles for both men and women. it, but I always • Eyebrow waxes by donation thought, you know, 20% off all retail. Friday Aug. 23 9-8 & Sat. Aug. 24 9-4 that would be fun to HELP US HELP THE COMMUNITY! do,” he said. While he took a Check Facebook for Hourly Sales short hiatus on writSat. Aug. 24 starting 9 a.m. ing, he didn’t stop Gift Certiﬁcates Available reading. “I read a ton of Open Late Wed,Thurs & Friday! stuff and I thought, Voted Best Spa • People’s Choice 2012 maybe I can write 10440-100th Street 250-787-1552 something too, how hard can it be?” WWW.HBHEALTHSPA.COM

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Cong. gold medal awarded Continued from Front. “It didn’t matter, they had their stuff that worked for them, everything worked for them, they were trained just that way. They were successful because of their training,” he said, adding that if a recruit failed any part of the extensive training they were released to their previous unit. Their first mission became known as the battle of Monte de Difensa in Italy. The allied troops had tried for two months to overtake a hill the Germans occupied, after climbing a cliff behind where the Germans has focused their attention, the brigade took the mountain in two hours. They became known as the Devil’s Brigade after the German’s nicknamed them the Black Devils, because they would

often paint their faces black and attack at night. Apparently, they would also leave stickers on the eliminated enemy, translated to English read ‘the worst is yet to come.’ “You have a soldier sitting there in a fox hole, and you go to relieve him and you find he’s dead, and he’s got this sticker on him...that is a very strong deterrent and it scares the heck because it’s always in the dark, and they don’t see these guys and that’s what they did, had to do,” Hart said. Their dangerous missions inspired the 1968 Hollywood film, The Devil’s Brigade. “Those guys were glad to join. They wanted to serve their country. That’s what marvels me about it, they wanted to be a part and they knew it, they might not come home, all the soldiers knew that,” said Hart. Hart’s father, Geoffrey, died while building the W.A.C. Bennett dam in 1966 and didn’t tell his son much about his war ex-

perience but Hart has gone through letters, met other veterans a part of the brigade and did other research to learn more about the special force his father was a part of. “My dad never told me nothing because I was too young and I don’t think he would have talked about it even if I would have been older because what I found through going through old letters...he just didn’t really want to talk about it,” he said. “The personal killing that they did there is something that you don’t pass on because really they are just normal people like you and myself that are trained to do something that has to get the job done and you are trained to do it, if you don’t do it, you’re going to die, so you move forward and you’re going to do it,” Hart added. The memorial hanging Hart gave to the Alaska Highway House during his visit will be displayed in the main foyer for public viewing.

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John Hart visited Dawson Creek last week to present a display of local men who served in the First Special Service Force (a.k.a. the Devil’s Brigade) to the Alaska Highway House.

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sure on the Ministry of Energy to implement a moratorium on selling the subsurface rights in the Bear Mountain area. The reason Loiselle is requesting this is because he feels that industry, whoever should buy the rights, should be obligated to maintain a buffer zone (to be established by the PRRD) between their activity and residential properties. The moratorium would provide time for the district to put buffer zone policies in place. The district has already sent the ministry a letter with Loiselle’s request, but they haven’t received anything back from them to date.

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Enlighten me There are things in this world that despite my willingness to understand I will never fully ‘get’. My latest inquiry: when and why have mosh pits become an unofficial fight club? During the few rock concerts I attended in high school, sure there was a bit of pushing and shoving but nothing half as bad as I’ve witnessed since. People are actually throwing punches at each other! Once I even saw a man run with his body tilted at another person, using his head as a weapon in a sort of battering ram fashion. The mosh pits I remember had a sense of community, if someone fell or was seriously injured- there was always someone willing to help that person up. Now, I see them as an aggressive pit of folks who just want to do some damage. What happened? I understand that some of this…well, fighting, is consensual, between friends who are just playfully rough housing a little, I also understand that music is a release for many people and concerts are way for them to let off a little steam, but I fail to see the sense in disrupting someone else’s concert experience for the sake of an unprovoked brawl. It kinda sucks when an innocent bystander, just wanting to get close to their favourite band and enjoy the music they have paid to hear, is made a casualty because few have either little self control or no respect for the people around them. Either way, it kinda ruins it for people who don’t want to leave with a black eye. -Jill

A place for poop: the creation of Mount Feces to solve problems Dear Editor I spend much time contemplating our terminal environmental problems. I believe I have come up with the only workable environmental plan. Several billion human bowel movements pour into our lakes,rivers and oceans on a daily basis. We need to counter this and other environmental assaults by manufacturing billions of appropriately sized, re-usable,leakproof containers. The world’s human defecation would be placed in these containers. A service, similar to the old milk delivery system,would arrive daily to pick up the full containers and leave empty ones. These containers would be delivered to airports where the world’s airlines(now often carrying half loads or less)would be gainfully employed carrying containers to and from the site. The U.S.A. always wants to have the most and the biggest of everything so they could have the site in their largest

desert location where it would not cause problems for anyone. The governments of all the nations of the world would reside in close proximity to the site. A large part of the daily jobs of governments and their leaders would be strategically emptying the containers, thereby creating a beautifully designed mountain. The containers would be washed, sanitized and returned for refill. I can’t help but think that this hands-on, face to face contact with the worlds pollution problems would generate a real desire for pollution reduction and sustainability. It would bring our world’s horribly destructive overpopulation problem into sharp, clear focus. There would be a much more subdued and thoughtful tone at G8, G20, WTO, UN etc. meetings where they would strive to reduce human impact on our environment and speedily develope human population and control programs.The 8 billion daily contributions would greatly reduce environmental impact

and would soon build a mountain, greater in height and breadth than Mount Everest. Mount Feces would be an instant success for the tourism industry, providing a recreational destination and a climbing experience like none other. Building Feces Mountain would not only solve our environmental problems but would also provide the millions of jobs, the revenue streams and the rapid growth so desired by our governments. Feces Mountain would also be an appropriate, eternal monument to humanity, the only life form that would allow selfishness, greed, gluttony and materialism to destroy the only planet and atmosphere that can sustain life. Thank you. Ed Pitt Dawson Creek, B.C.

Against implemented Peace River Regional District bylaw There are 27 members on the board of Directors including substitutes. Of the 27 members, only 4 were elected, the rest are appointees. Of these 27 members, only 2 had the decency and honesty to admit they had made a mistake and tried to rescind this disgusting by-law. The rest of this spineless group of fascists sat there like the bank heads in the Credit Union advertisements on TV, a few years ago. 19 people, minus 2 decided the fate of thousands of rural people. This by-law was written by a bureaucrat named Bruce Simard, who is

it’s author, based on 29 phone calls from real estate agents, mortgage companies and insurance co. This is in the records. Everything in this by-law in based on deceit and fraudulent excuses and false claims. The fact that they are claiming health and safety as the reason is a bold faced lie! Anyone who thinks that can deal honorably with this group of conniving schemers is making a big mistake. As for negotiating with them so that they can save face, they had their opportunity when the

two afore said members tried to get them to rescind the by-law. They are standing on public display with egg smeared on their faces. There is no face saving left. You of the public who signed their names to petitions to reject this by-law, now is the time to stand behind your signatures and let your voice be heard. Phone your Area Representative and let them know how you feel about this by-law. Please attend the brainwashing meetings in your area and show your displeasure re-

garding the waste of your tax dollar. $2000.00 to $3000.00 per meeting to try to convince you that this by-law is a good thing. The by-law can be rescinded just as easily as it was put in. It is simply a matter of will to do so. It is my opinion that behind the scenes of this by-law, is some form of dishonest gain. Jim Ross

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THE ROAD TO HOPE The Peace Region has attracted a lot of attention lately. We’re talking big energy here: natural gas fracking, new coal mines and more mega-dams on the Peace River. It all comes with quite a load of controversy, and the world is taking notice. I have personally worked with or been interviewed by four documentary film crews over the last four years, the most recent just last week. They have all been making films about this energy-rich region, and how the people and culture of the Peace are being affected by this rapid industrialization. Last week I talked for an hour on-camera with director Damian Kuehn, who arrived here from Vancouver with his two delightful children and Gemini Award-winning cinematographer Louis De Ernsted. Together (and the kids are included in the script) they are making a documentary called “The Road to Hope” about energy and “how we can balance our needs as a society with our impact on the earth.” “Our goal is to make a beautiful film that encourages people to learn more about where their energy comes from, and where it might come from 20 years from now,” explained Kuehn. So the camera rolled and I talked. I explained how BC’s first wind project, Bear Mountain Wind Park, was started by a local grass roots group called Peace Energy Cooperative, and how this coop paved the way for the understanding and local acceptance of wind power, by directly involving hundreds of local citizens (members of the coop) in the project from the very beginning.

The coop model for wind development, I said, works because it engages the folks who live on the land from day one, gives them the information they need to understand the technology BEFORE it arrives on their doorstep, involves them in the planning stages, and gives them a piece of the action. Anything less turns neighbour against neighbour and leads to fear and resistance. I told them of the Peace Region’s 10,000 megawatts of easily developable wind power, waiting to be built by a host of independent power producers at no cost to taxpayers. I wondered why the provincial government would hold back this immense wind potential and instead favour flooding a beautiful pristine river valley for less than 1000 megawatts, financed with a multibillion dollar taxpayer debt. I mentioned that China has how become the world leader in the move to ultra-clean renewable energies like solar and wind, and how their aggressive move into solar has caused the price of photovoltaic panels (that make electricity from sunlight) to plummet, making them affordable like never before. I wondered why BC doesn’t yet have a “feed-in tariff” for solar (a special rate to encourage people to put solar panels on their homes and businesses to feed green power into the grid) like Ontario has had for years, like Nova Scotia announced last year and like Saskatchewan has announced this year. And finally we talked of sustainability, and what that really means. In my opinion, I said, sustainability is not the big deal many make it out to be and certainly not a “sacrifice.” Driving a

Check out the night sky Aug. 11-13 By Charlie Lake Conservation Society Submitted Article In the darker skies around Charlie Lake, or camping anywhere away from city lights, one of the summer’s celestial treats is the annual arrival of the Perseid Meteors. Be on the lookout this month for showers in the forecast as meteor showers are called for during the nights of August 11 to 13, 2013. It’s a great time to gather up friends or family and view the night skies that best display the constellations Cassiopeia, Perseus, the Milky Way as well as hundreds of Perseids. Look up once darkness sets and you will see the streaks of light in the eastern part of the sky. The best time to view the shower peak, of approximately 60 meteors per hour, occurs during the night of August 11th after 11:00 pm and into the pre-dawn hours of August 13th. On August 12th, set your alarm for 2 o’clock in the morning. Go outside; lie down on a sleeping bag or a reclining lawn chair with your toes pointed northeast; and gaze upward. Soon you’ll see shooting stars racing along the Milky

Way. Repeat the procedure on August 13th. The shower’s peak is long-lasting, and you’re likely to count plenty of meteors on both nights. What are these jewels of the night? Meteors are the remnants of comets that slam into atmosphere 80 to 120 km above the earth’s surface and burn up in a spectacular glowing streak. The Perseid meteors originate from the 109P/ Swift-Tuttle comet that was last seen in 1992. As the earth passes through the comet debris trail, predictably each August, we see the meteors that appear to come from the part of the sky where the constellation Perseus, the Greek hero, shines in the night. Perseus was one of the most celebrated of the Greek heroes and lies closely to the Greek Goddess Cassiopeia. The meteor showers take place between Perseus and Cassiopeia. There is plenty to see around Charlie Lake in the daylight. There is another world of amazing sights above Charlie Lake in the night sky ... and perhaps no one will notice if you shuffle out in your pajamas just to gaze at the stars. For more information go to info@charlielakeconservationsociety.ca

car that gets good mileage, growing a bit of your own food, collecting rain water off your roof, shopping at farmers’ markets, getting some exercise with a push lawn mower, going for a walk instead of a drive, buying organic, considering solar for your home, recycling and composting – these are simple actions that improve quality of life, save money, increase security, health and independence, but also MOVE US TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY. Don’t bother with perfection, “net-zero” and all that other fancy stuff, just get yourself headed in the right direction. Sustainability, I said, is just applied common sense, and common sense can change the world. I signed the model release, and this film crew, like the three before them, headed off to finish their project. My heart filled with gratitude. These dedicated artists were putting so much on the line to get their critical message out, trying so hard to understand these complex energy issues and present them in a way that others will understand. They are worried about their children, and are doing everything in their power to make a difference. Am I? Are you?

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Buying a home is probably the largest purchase you will ever make. It’s vital that you protect it–and your family’s future–by choosing the right insurance. But should you go the easy route and opt for lenders’ mortgage insurance because it’s so convenient to obtain and the premiums are simply added to your monthly mortgage payment? Here are some factors for considering other options: 1. With lenders’ mortgage insurance, the lender is the owner and beneficiary, not your family. But when you own the policy, you designate the beneficiary. 2. Lenders’ mortgage insurance only covers you for the declining balance on your mortgage but your premiums remain the same. With a personal policy, your coverage will not decrease. 3. Lenders’ mortgage insurance expires when the mortgage is paid off. Personal policy coverage continues after the mortgage is paid. 4. Your lender can change premiums or cancel the policy at

5. Lenders usually do not allow your insurance to transfer to a new mortgage, lender, or possibly even a renewal but your personal policy moves with you. 6. Your lender may assess your coverage only when you make a claim, leaving you unsure of the coverage you have. With a personal policy, your medical history is reviewed before the policy is issued–so you can sure of coverage when needed. So, you should go your own way. But what types of insurance are best? Permanent life insurance is among the few assets that provide tax-free liquidity to your estate precisely when necessary. Disability insurance is also worth considering because a disability accounts for 48% of all mortgage forclosures. Include your spouse in your insurance planning, too. With four separate coverages – life insurance and disability insurance to cover you and your spouse–not tied to your mortgage, you enjoy portable coverage that won’t be changed or cancelled and the benefits are paid directly to your family.

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By Jill Earl TUMBLER RIDGE - The Community Centre added another name to their collection of local sports heroes on July 26, inducting track and field star Laura Sharman into the Sports Hall of Fame. The induction gave Sharman another reason to celebrate, as she received the honour on her 18th birthday, making her the youngest inductee. “I’ve had so much fun growing up in Tumbler Ridge playing sports with all my friends and the support from everyone around me has been so amazing so thank you guys so much,” Sharman said to the crowd that gathered to celebrate with her. Sharman’s long list of accolades started early in her high school career taking home gold in the 80 metre hurdle and silver in the long jump at the B.C. provincial championships when she was only in grade nine. She also won a silver medal at the provincial championships last year in the 100 metre hurdle event, and another silver for the same event this year. Sharman also earned two gold medals at the Western Canadian Championships last year and several other medals at regional and local competitions, but her most memorable sports moment was the first time she went to Legion Jill Earl photo Nationals. “I got a bronze medal there so that was really cool. My first time going to a national event and Laura Sharman is congratulated by Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darwin Wren. then getting a medal was really special to me,” she said. Sharman’s best time for the 100 metre hurdle, with ten hurdles along the distance, is 14 seconds. With encouragement from her athletic parents, she remembers starting to do track and field events when she was in either grade two or three. Sharman’s mom, Birgit, also took on the role of coaching her daughter. Sharman said the experience was altogether positive but had its challenges. “It was good but you get frustrated sometimes especially because she’s your mom as well and you know her other than coaching. If they tell you to do five more sprints, you’re more likely to be resilient because they’re your parent...But it was great to have someone that I’m so close with to coach me,” Sharman said. Sharman has also tried her hand at cross-country, volleyball, basketball, hockey and figuring skating, but through it all has stuck with track and field. She said her participation in sports has made her more confident, taught her how to deal with nerve racking situations and the value of hard work. “Getting ready for a race is obviously pretty nerve racking, so that can relate to a bunch of other situations in life too. I’ve met so many people at track that I wouldn’t have met if I hadn’t have done PRIZE DONATIONS / SPONSORSHIP TITLE SPONSOR those things...you need to work really hard in training and that can relate to other things like jobs and school work, and focus. You Hamilton Stationery Rogers Trucking need to stay focused for your race just like you would for school Mr Mikes and other things as well,” she said. PLATINUM SPONSORS Graduating from Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in June, JD Fitzgeralds Alta Gas Sharman will be off to the University of Victoria in September to Boston Pizza DGS Astro Paving study kinesiology and plans to try out for the track and field team Backcountry there. She isn’t sure exactly what she will do after university but D&T Disposals lists sports therapy and coaching as possibilities. M&M Meats “In addition to her incredible athletic ability this individual exGOLD SPONSORS Brandt Tractor emplifies sportsmanship, good teamwork and dedication. You may Transpeace Construction be one of the youngest inductees but you have in a very short time The Shed Fitness Center Pats Auto set yourself in a class that few people achieve. We may very well Rudy’s Car Wash have to update your achievements as the years progress because Inland Kenworth Parker Pacific Chances Casino I’m certain that you will excel at the university level and beyond,” Anderson Water said Mayor Darwin Wren, during the induction ceremony. Stonebridge Hotel “I feel so honoured being in a community with such close peoNorthern Metalic Browns Social House ple, I’ve grown up with them and it just feels really good. I’m SILVER SPONSORS honoured,” said Sharman. Roustabouts

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MEETING FOR PROPOSED ZONING AND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENTS BYLAW NO. 2074, 2013, BYLAW NO. 2076, 2013, BYLAW NO. 2077, 2013, BYLAW NO. 2075, 2013 Bessborough Area (North of Arras) Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing meeting is scheduled to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at the Peace River Regional District offices, located at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek. The purpose of this meeting is to hear from those persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the following proposal: Proposal: To re-designate and rezone 61.3 ha spanning across the 2 subject properties for construction and operation of a natural gas liquids facility to operate in conjunction with an existing Gas Processing Facility. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2074, 2013, proposes to re-designate an ~34.118 ha portion of the South Â˝ of Section 35, Township 78, Range 17, W6M from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agricultural Ruralâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heavy Industrialâ&#x20AC;? within the PRRD OCP Bylaw No. 1940, 2011. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2076, 2013, proposes to re-designate an ~26.978 ha portion of the North Â˝ of Section 26, Township 78, Range 17, W6M from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agricultural Rural Resourceâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Industrialâ&#x20AC;? within the Dawson Creek Rural Area OCP Bylaw No. 477, 1986. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2077, 2013, proposes to re-zone an ~34.118 ha portion of the South Â˝ of Section 35, Township 78, Range 17, W6M PRD from â&#x20AC;&#x153;A-2â&#x20AC;? Large Agricultural Holdings to â&#x20AC;&#x153;M-2â&#x20AC;? General Industrial Zone within the Dawson Creek Rural Area Zoning Bylaw No. 479, 1986. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2075, 2013, proposes to re-zone an ~26.978 ha portion of the North Â˝ of Section 26, Township 78, Range 17, W6M and the North Â˝ of Section 26, Township 78, Range 17, W6M PRD from â&#x20AC;&#x153;A-2â&#x20AC;? Large Agricultural Holdings) to â&#x20AC;&#x153;1-4â&#x20AC;? Oil & Gas Production Zone within the PRRD Zoning Bylaw No. 1343, 2001.

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This notice is in general form only. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and relevant background documents may be reviewed in detail, between the hours of 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District office, located at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. Any inquiries, comments or concerns should be referred to the Development Services Department, by calling 784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773, fax: 1-250-784-3201. Fred Banham, CAO

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REQUEST for VOLUNTEERS Agriculture Advisory Committee The Peace River Regional District is seeking three (3) members at large from the region to serve as members on the Agriculture Advisory Committee (AAC). The Committee was established to provide advice to the Regional District Board regarding agriculture in the region. The Committee will review and provide advice on matters regarding the agricultural sector in the Regional District, including recommendations for ways to enhance agriculture in the region.

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Some of the Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accomplishments to date include providing comments on the Agricultural Waste Control Regulation, advising the Regional Board on Official Community Plans and reviewing ALR applications. In 2011 the AAC assisted the Board in the preparation of a briefing paper during a review of the Agricultural Land Commission. A current major initiative for which the AAC is an important participant is the development of a Regional Agriculture Plan, expected for completion in the spring of 2014. Terms of Reference for the Committee may be obtained from the Regional District offices located at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC; 9505 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC or viewed on the Regional District website at http://www.prrd.bc.ca. Members are reimbursed for all travel expenses to attend meetings, typically meetings are 4 to 5 hours long and take place 4 to 6 times per year. Members are appointed for a two year term. As a major agricultural region, the Regional Board believes that input from the sector is important to assist with major decisions affecting agriculture.

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If you are interested in agriculture and issues related to agriculture and would like to participate on the Agriculture Advisory Committee please submit a brief letter and resume outlining your interests, background and experience in agriculture to: Peace River Regional District Agriculture Advisory Committee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Request for Volunteers Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Fax: 250.784.3201 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

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Appointments will be drawn from the submissions received and will balance a number of factors including geographic and commodity representation. The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2013. Inquiries should be directed to Bruce Simard, General Manager of Development Services at 250.784.3200 or 1.800.670.7773 or email prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act ARC Resources Ltd., 1200, 308 - 4th Ave SW. Calgary, AB, T2P 0H7, intends to submit this application to the Director, Environmental Management & Reclamation at the Oil and Gas Commission to authorize the discharge of air emissions from a natural gas processing plant. The sources of air emissions to be installed on site are:

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There are to be no treatment systems applied to the discharge. Flaring will be limited to emergency and maintenance situations only. During an emergency ďŹ&#x201A;aring event at the gas plant, the maximum ďŹ&#x201A;are rate will be approximately 52.1 m3/s and will emit a maximum 71.02 g/s of nitrogen oxides, 386.34 g/s of carbon monoxide, 135.34 g/s of total particulates, and 54.28 g/s of volatile organic compounds for a period of less than 1 hour.

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Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of the posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Director, Environmental Management, Oil and Gas Commission at #100, 10003 - 110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

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UPCOMING Fort St. John • Aug. 10: Wondering if you can put our upcoming game on your events calendar. Fort St. John Killbillies vs Grimshaw Reapers in BEAT IN THE HEAT. Aug 10, Doors open @ 6pm, game @ 7pm. Game held at the North Peace Arena. Tix $10 at the door, kids 8 and under free. • Aug. 23 - 25: North Peace Horticultural Society is holding

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• Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #209 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250-785-5323 Ext 22. • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Joyce Hadland at 250-261-3886 or Gayle Wagner at 250-785-3991 for more information. No meetings July/August. • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323. • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting

their annual Flower Show at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Bring your entries Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Open to public on Saturday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments available.

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Stampede will be taking place at the Dawson Creek fair grounds. Go to www.dawsoncreekfair.com for more information. • Aug. 15-18: The 7th Annual Corn Roast and Music Festival will be taking place at the Tupper Hall. Admission is by donation and free camping is available on site. For more information or to perform call Pat at 250-786-7913.

• Aug. 7-11: The 91st Annual Dawson Creek Exhibition and

Families” is open to all caregivers of children siblings are welcome to come with their par- friend, you already have the skills required to and youth with Special Needs. We meet the ents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more infor- be a CASI Friendly Visitor volunteer! There are seniors in Dawson Creek right now who third Wednesday of every month at the Child mation. Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., • Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! Art- would like to have a friend come and visit them 10417 106 Ave. Does your child have learn- Space classes are here again at the North Peace and perhaps take them to doctor’s appointments ing, behavior or other complex special needs? Cultural Centre with wonderful programming or shopping. Can you spare an hour or two a Would you like to connect with other caregiv- for all ages! Don’t miss out! Register today for week to visit a senior? Call CASI (Community ers? Child minding available but please call preschool, Mommy and Me, afterschool and Action for Seniors’ Independence) today. 250ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) adult classes! Check out the great selection of 782-1138 ext. 228, email lstudley@spcrs.ca or 785-3200 for more information. activities at www.npcc.bc.ca, or pick up a bro- visit the website at www.casidc.org. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer- chure at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Call • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., counselling and support are available at the (250) 785-1992 for more information or to reg- Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New lo- ister. cation at #335 9909-100 Ave, Fort St. John. • Hearts for Adoption Support Group: Wait- meetings are open. Please visit our website: northpeacepregnan- ing families, adoptive families and wondering • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every cycare.ca. To make an appointment call our 24 families/individuals are welcome to join us for Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are adoption stories, resources and snacks! Meets Creek. free and completely confidential. regularly. For dates and times contact Joel or • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Gigi at 250-787-7559 join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a Dawson Creek minimum of five hours per month. For informa- • The Visually Impaired Support Group meets Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. on the first Tuesday of the tion, call (250) 262-4530. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes month at 12 noon at First Bapthe community to join our group to promote tist Church, 1400 113 Ave. community awareness of culture, music and Each month we have a guest cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone more information. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots who is visually impaired or at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday who cares about someone with and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information 1 to 4 p.m. • Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, please call Kathy 782-7539 orcrafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an op- Margaret 782-3221. portunity to borrow books from the Devereaux • If you know how to visit with a School Library. This • Upper/Lower Dentures is a chance • Partial Dentures to meet other people from • Implant Over Dentures your commu• Relines • Repairs nity and introduce your Email your Same Day Service children to a pet’s photo to Now open school setting. editor@northeastnews.ca on Relines & Repairs! Tuesday - Friday We meet from for a chance to win a 12:30 p.m. to special prize from the 2 p.m. every North Peace Veterinary 250-782-6004 • #103, 816-103 Ave., Dawson Creek other WednesClinic day beginning Oct. 20th. 1 pet will be chosen each week and will be This program featured in the Northeast News. is geared for Each pet chosen will be entered into a draw Meet Dana Larsen and join the campaign three to four for a monthly prize supplied by the for a marijuana referendum. year-olds but North Peace Veterinary Clinic

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