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It didn’t take long for the community to come together during the annual Jail and Bail fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society on Aug. 17. More than $33,000 was raised. From left: Cst. Josh Martyn, Insp. Pat Egan, Serena Warkentine (bail: $400), Suzanne Anderson (bail: 500), Brent Hodson (bail: $500), Cst. Shawn Ingham and Cst. Brad Deveau
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Agreement signed for reclaimed water, voters must approve
By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – The City of Dawson Creek formalized an agreement with Shell Canada on Aug. 18 to build a reclaimed water plant. The 10-year agreement will see Shell contribute $9.75 million towards the construction of the project and the city will provide an estimated $1.5 million. The project includes the construction of a reclamation centre, which would use a biological process to treat the water to the required standards; an attached reservoir to store the water before treatment, which is being constructed from a section of the existing floatplane base at the airport; a pump station, road upgrades and other associated infrastructure. The cost estimate does not include construction of a water sale facility, which the city would be responsible for building and operating. Once operational, Shell would retain the rights to use the first 3,400 cubic metres of treated water, the City would have rights to the next 1,100 cubic metres, and any additional product would be distributed evenly between the two parties, with Shell paying for its share. “This is a milestone for the City of Dawson Creek,” said Mayor Mike Bernier. “We’ve been looking for quite a few years on how to accomplish a goal where we are securing our potable water, but not affecting industry.” He said the city’s portion of the water could be sold to generate revenue, or be used for internal operations such as watering gardens and fields, washing roads and sidewalks, and other uses appropriate for non-potable water. Bernier added the project would be a first in North America. “This is a great opportunity for us as a council and a community to show leadership in Canada on being
sustainable,” he said. However, the project is subject to voter approval through the counter petition process. Eligible voters who are opposed to the project can pick up electoral response forms at City Hall and submit them before Sept. 27. If 719 (10 per cent of eligible voters) or more electoral response forms are submitted, a referendum on the project would be called. City administrators and Shell representatives will provide more information on the project at an open house scheduled for 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre. Information sessions will also be provided to the Peace River Regional District and the Village of Pouce Coupe. Chief administrative officer Jim Chute said the target date to have the facility operational would be September, 2011, depending on the outcome of the counter-petition process and the construction bid tender-
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they said they would keep that exemption intact,” said Henderson. He said water restrictions have had an impact on reducing consumption, but they will have to examine data from a few days in a row to see if that trend continues. Henderson said recent showers haven’t been enough and the region will need to see extended periods of precipitation to begin to restore river levels. “At this point we’re still able to draw water from the river,” he said. “If the river was to go dry, we would have to come up with a whole different take on how we would get our usage down, and bring it down dramatically. Let’s hope we don’t get there.” He said they have about 150 million gallons stored in reservoirs, but that won’t be enough by itself. “We would have to look at how we could reduce our daily usage even more to stretch that out,” he said. “At two million gallons a day, that’s only 75 days, so that’s not enough to get us through a winter.” However, he said there is another option they would try before taking any drastic measures. “Before we go to even further restrictive measures, if we saw the river drying up, obviously we would release some of the water from Bearhole Lake,” said Henderson. He said that option has never been tried before and it’s not clear how effective it would be. “If the riverbed is dry and you release it, how’s it going to respond?” he asked. “Is it going to soak in, is it going to make it down, we don’t know for sure.” For more information on the water conservation measures, go online to www.dawsoncreek.ca, or visit City Hall.
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Words of Opinion
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Water is vital – we all know it. It is a life source for all living things and it is for that reason that we, as humans, must learn to appreciate that source for what it is. It may not seem like it, but the quantity of water on this planet is not endless and it’s not only for us to use at our will. So when you see initiatives like potential agreements between the City of Dawson Creek and the oil and gas industry for discontinuing the use of potable water for industry use, you can’t help but think they’re moving in the right direction. Add on top of that the recent decision by the Oil and Gas Commission to suspend withdrawals from the Kiskatinaw, Pine, Halfway and Moberly Rivers. This follows in step with the move to Stage 4 water restrictions in both Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe as the water levels on the Kiskatinaw River are too low for everyday use – and shows there’s a need to think conservation. Great steps, for sure, but that’s not to say there’s not more work to be done. Just because some aspects of the oil and gas industry are working towards agreements doesn’t mean that’s straight across the board, or even into further industries. Residents of our region should also be taking the necessary steps to conserve where they can, because though it doesn’t seem likely, every little bit does help. Conserving now will make the difference – we don’t want to find out 10 years from now that, had we done the right thing in the past, it would have made a huge difference in the future. So think about what you can do when it comes to your use of water – after all, it is vital.
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This letter to provincial politicians was provided to the Northeast News for publication. Dear Sirs: I am writing you to express my very strong concern about the water that is being extracted from watercourses in the Peace Region for industrial use, particularly given the historically unprecedented drought conditions that we have been experiencing this summer. I understand from local media sources that extraction activities have been suspended on the Kiskatinaw, Pine, Halfway and Moberly Rivers. I also understand that residents in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe are prohibited from – and may be fined for – watering their lawn, filling or re-filling their ponds, swimming pools, fountains and hot tubs and need a permit to wash their boats and RV’s. How is it, then, that extraction activities involving the withdrawal of thousands of cubic meters or more of fresh water have not been suspended in some of the tributaries that feed the Kiskatinaw, Pine, Halfway and Moberly Rivers as well as Williston Lake, the Peace River and other creeks that feed the Peace? I would like to know why extraction activities are being permitted to continue in the region while there is concern that has been raised at the highest levels for both water and the long term viability of fish supplies. I am having difficulty understanding why it is appropriate for industrial extraction to continue – at any level – in the face of local residents being required to conserve, if we are indeed approaching a level 4 classification in the next few weeks. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Colleen Brown Fort St. John, BC
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the destructive flooding the dam will cause, the sloughing which is an ongoing problem at Williston Lake, will become a major problem with the river banks between Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope if the Site C Dam goes ahead. Apparently you don’t learn from your predecessors either, do you Mr. Campbell? (See Government of Canada - Geo Survey 2001) The wind farm in Dawson Creek is very impressive, as well as the distinct possibility of solar energy of every individual resident. It doesn’t destroy farmland, our most precious resource. It doesn’t displace families or destroy, drown or displace wildlife. It requires very little maintenance and will produce as much power for a whole lot longer than any hydroelectric dam that is bound to be an environmental disaster. Is this too logical for the Campbell government? We are getting shafted and not even being offered any nice shiny beads in exchange! We are told to accept what is being offered or you will expropriate! This beautiful, “super-natural” province is going into serious decline with your leadership. You should be really proud of your track record Mr. Campbell! A record for being the most disliked premier in the history of our province. Evelyn Edinger A resident of this province since the 1940’s (as of today I would have to say “unfortunately”)
Think of impact Electric vehicles feasible? This letter was provided in response to a letter from Mike Taylor of Coquitlam, BC, in the Aug. 12, 2010 edition of the Northeast News. Mr. Taylor: Of course you don’t understand many of the local residents opposition to Site C because it’s not impacting you. If you want a new dam built so badly maybe you should start rallying support for it to be built somewhere down there in your own backyard. You should take some time to read some of the experiences local folks had dealing with Hydro and the BC government when the first dam was built here and not the propaganda that you people are being force-fed down there now. A lot of the people I know don’t trust this government as it has proven itself to be very pro big business at any cost to the residents and the environment of BC. Is Hydro a net importer of power? This dam is not green. How much of a carbon footprint does it take to build a project of this size? What happens to all of the carbon sink that is lost when the trees are mowed down to flood the valley (we are not talking about a few acres of trees here). There is a lot more to this than what Mr. Taylor speaks about in his “Not Understanding Site C Opposition” letter. Shane Frocklage, Hudson’s Hope, BC
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Editor: It was not more than two or three years ago that the media were filled with stories about the coming age of electric vehicles. Scores of reports at the time spoke of designs for electric vehicles sitting on drawing boards and of early prototypes undergoing testing in the lab as technical hurdles were being overcome. Fast forward to the present and it seems what were once electric dreams are now showing up in communities everywhere for real world road testing. This is very good news because it’s a sign that production models can’t be far behind. The question I have, though, is where all the electricity to power these electric vehicles is going to come from? All of the electricity produced in this province is currently spoken for and we are reportedly importing a fair amount of electricity to fill the gap between production and demand. When a couple hundred thousand electric vehicles hit the streets of British Columbia’s urban areas will we be ready with a suitable supply
of clean, non-emitting electricity or will we be caught off guard and find ourselves having to import even more coal-fired electricity from outside this province to keep these clean electric vehicles running? If the transition to electric vehicles in this province is going to be successful we need to make certain we have the clean electricity needed to power this revolution. If we don’t, we will be defeating the whole purpose of having electric vehicles and perpetuating our dependence on fossil fuels instead of finally getting ahead of the game. Yolanda Lora Vilchis Surrey, BC
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Shows roll on at events centre, despite bumps in the road By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – The shows must go on, and they certainly will at the EnCana Events Centre. This summer hasn’t been without a few setbacks, however. Management confirmed on Aug. 18 that rock’s ultimate showman, Meatloaf, is unable to reschedule his show after having to cancel his July 31 performance due to health issues affecting his vocal chords. Assistant general manager Andrew Nash said it’s an unfortunate situation, but ticket holders can have their money refunded through the point of sale, including Internet and charge-byphone sales. Contemporary rockers Three Doors Down had to cancel their show earlier this summer due to scheduling conflicts and country superstar Reba McEntire had to postpone her show in
June to Oct. 30. Nash admitted a lot of things – from illness to a freak snowstorm to a power outage – can go wrong to prevent an artist from taking the stage. “It is very tense and very nerve-racking, basically until the end of the show, that’s when you can kind of relax a little bit, because anything can happen in this industry,” he said. “We’ve been pretty lucky that we’ve only had a couple cancellations or postponements due to issues we have no control of.” He said there isn’t a direct loss from having to cancel or postpone a show, but it does mean they have to rework the numbers to make sure the budget adds up according to plan. In those cases, he said they are constantly trying to reach agreements with other artists to try to fill the schedule. “For instance, the Bryan Adams concert, that kind of fell right into place right after the Reba postponement,” he said. “We’ve been pretty successful in doing that – with each setback we seem to be able to make a giant leap forward.” He said the Canadian rock legend nearly sold-out the building for his Aug. 17 show, and probably would have but for Internet connections being down in the region on the day of the show, which prevented last-minute online sales. “It was a great show, a great crowd, and just the feedback we’ve got from that show has been unbelievable,” said Nash. “Bryan Adams was actually one of the first names that when we arrived here that people wanted to see and we’ve been working on it for a long time.” He added when they started not many people would have
believed they could bring acts like Bryan Adams, Brooks and Dunn and Alan Jackson to Dawson Creek. “Now, it’s almost becoming the norm, and that’s one thing we’ve established,” he said. “We’ve got a good rapport in the industry and a lot of these promoters and agents are saying Dawson Creek is the stop between Vancouver and Edmonton.” Besides the Stompin’ Tom Connors show on Aug. 28 and Reba on Oct. 30, event-goers will have a whole season of Junior A hockey to look forward to with the Dawson Creek Rage. Before the regular season starts, the Rage will host an exhibition tournament on Sept. 1, 3 and 4 featuring three other teams from the BC and Alberta Junior Hockey Leagues. “It’s an opportunity for the town and the region to come see what the hype has been about around this team,” said Nash. “I think it’s a great measuring stick just to see where our guys are at.” He said fans can expect each of the 31 home games to be highly entertaining, with lots of prizes, draws and giveaways. “We’re looking at each game as an event, we don’t want it to be just another hockey game,” he said. “We want to put on a bigger show to get the fans excited, get them pumped up to come down and watch the Rage play.” He added they continue to add more acts for the fall and winter months and more announcements will be coming soon. “I would expect to see quite a few really quality shows being announced in the next little bit here,” he said. “It’s a long, cold winter up here, we all know that, so the more we can heat it up, so to speak, the better.”
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Chute said with pending federal and provincial regulatory changes that would require a higher standard of waste water treatment, the city would likely have to make a similar investment in sewer infrastructure if the project wasn’t to be built. Chute also noted Shell is investing in pipe infrastructure to connect their pump station in Dawson Creek to wells in the Groundbirch area, which could cost the company upwards of $50 million. He said that’s relevant to the issue some Dawson Creek residents have raised about why
city council hasn’t pursued piping in water from either the Murray, Pine, or Peace Rivers to meet future demand. “Going to the Peace, the Pine or the Murray would cost us in excess of $100 million,” said Chute, adding it would require a longer, wider pipe than Shell’s pipe and that cost doesn’t include storage or treatment. The entire agreement is available online at www.dawsoncreek.ca by clicking on the “council agendas and minutes” link under the heading “City Hall,” and following the links to the Aug. 18 special meeting of council.
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Art festival in Rolla offers something for everyone By Matthew Bains ROLLA – The small community of Rolla will once again play host to a huge arts festival. The Sweetwater 905 Arts Festival is held on the farm of Emile and Larry Mattson from Sept. 3 to 5. This year the festival will include over 50 musical acts, poets, visual and multimedia artists and entertainers. Co-ordinator Inge-Jean Mattson said the response from last year was so overwhelming that they decided to make the festival an annual event instead of biennial. “We had a lot of interest after that last one, including people who were applying to us and we didn’t even have an application process, so we decided to go annual from there,” she said. She explained the event started as the Festival of the Sweetwater Moon in 1997 and 2000 in the more formal setting of the Rolla Community Hall. She said after a few years of reorganizing, the festival returned in 2005, and again in 2007 and 2009, but as Sweetwater 905 held on her family’s working cattle ranch. Mattson said the advantage to the new location is it creates a raw and unique ambiance that performers really like, and it presents a chance to showcase the farm, which has operated for over 90 years, and highlight the importance of agriculture to the region. “We also have farm demonstrations, so a bit of agricultural art,” she said. “We’re going to have stock dog demonstrations with border collies, butter churning, ice cream making, antique tractors, all the kind of stuff that started with homesteaders in this area.” She said her family has always been heavily involved in the arts – specifically filmmaker Karl Mattson, visual artist Emily Mattson, and poet/visual artist Dean Mattson. She said through their connections in the arts community, and through word-of-mouth, the festival has grown in size every year and artists keep coming back. “It seems to be that when we get them once, we get them many times,” she said. Mattson said while musical acts and poets will perform on a stage, the photographs, paintings and other visual arts will be sprinkled around the farm for people to view at their leisure. However, Mattson said there will also be receptions on
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From left: Emily and Amy Avey, Faith Smith, James Bridges and Mina Sheng hold up the crafts they made as part of a summer project that taught them about starting their own business.
“I want to lead my own business, I want to start something new,” she said. She said she learned that it takes investment. “We never considered investment, because after we had the barbeque we had to use half of that money to buy new craft supplies to do the farmers’ market,” she said. Sheng said if she enrolls in the program again she would like to try a new business model. “It’s very fun, and there’s lots of ideas, but I also thought we could do some more ideas next year,” she said. Yaremichuk said just like a real business, the profits from the crafts sale will be divided according to whose crafts were sold. She said it was important the youth feel the business was their own. “Independent thinking was something we tried to cultivate,” she said. “That was something we hoped the kids would do, is think creatively and independently, because that’s what entrepreneurialism is all about.” DeWetter said she thinks the program is very important, especially in today’s job market where so many people are out of work or underemployed. She said many young people don’t realize that with some creativity and hard work, they can create their own work by starting their own business. “Not that they have to, but I think a lot of people forget that’s an option,” she said. The participants and co-ordinators of the project wished to thank the community for its support, as well as all the local businesses that made donations to make the project possible.
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market is a real at- with, in the coming years. When asked during the Aug. 11 meeting if it was Michele Bains stay in its place untiloutdoor sting place because The By New TotemMobley Archery Club also met with council likely By theMatthew market could a morewaterpark in the city. and their counting Plans arewas moving ahead for a outdoor She said they are working with Delta-based RecTec Industhe local colorMost and parents on Aug. 11 tochildren discusshave the started possibility of taking DAWSON over or CREEK suitable –location found, Hunter said no promises down the number daysofuntil starts. Itonce is very easy community Dawson Creek and the proponents are tries Inc. and have a preliminary budget of $400,000, which will see and experience. havingofuse theschool Kids Arena the city has decided waterpark could beinmade. to letloour brains lazy in the summer months, so in the midst of fundraising for the project. t towards buying whatget is ainlittle its future. As a result of the meeting between the fireproduce depart-a park about the size of the one in Fort St. John. help your kids get in to gear and ready to learn. Mr. Mikes Steakhouse and Bar has partnered with the local said the location for the project has been narrowed down smaller carbon footMayor Bruce Lantz said the city will consider the ment and the events committee, a temporary Kunz undertends to sleep in during summer, youbut steps Kinsmen Clubstanding to proposehas thebeen Mr. Mikes Kinsmen Community to either our popularityIfasyour a child suggestions made by thethe community, such reached on proper use of the spaceRotary Lake Park or Kin Park. She said Rotary Lake is may want toasthink about setting an alarm to get used to Water Park. Much the details of the project still need to be a good location because it has existing change rooms and washan engineering study will be them necessary determine in theoflobby. to geting and uses out of in the morning. worked out, but the purpose is clear. rooms, but the infrastructure may need costly upgrades, and Kin echoed the need for up what thebed arena is fit for. Help your child work on brain-teaser puzzles. Mazes or matching “Mr. Mikes has always been involved in our community, and Park is a more central location. ng games can be fun for younger kids and word searches the idea was to give back to the community like we’ve always “At the end of the day, we’re building this for the commuhe or puzzles are great for older children. Encourage your done, but with a larger project,” said Johanna Kunz, who is nity,” she said, adding residents will influence location. child to read a book of their choice as the school year managing the project on behalf of the restaurant. “The idea is to She would also like to hear ideas and input on the design of ut approaches, or take them to a museum or an art gallery. build the park and then donate it to the city.” the project. However, she said she has already selected four peron These types of activities not only fill the last days of She said they presented the idea to city council back in June manent pieces, in an effort to encourage interested businesses to nsummer and help kick start your children’s brains, but and received approval in principal to build the waterpark on sponsor one of the pieces in exchange for having their logo on it. ng they can also help create a positive attitude about learning public land. Then the Kinsmen approached them about getting Kunz said although the city already has an indoor swimming s, and the new school year ahead. involved, which she said is huge because they have agreed to pool, she believes the waterpark will offer another option for aMichele Mobley is the community literacy co-ordinacommit any proceeds from its annual fundraisers to the project. families to enjoy. tor in Dawson Creek and can be reached at (250) 719Kunz said she learned the late, former mayor Calvin Kruk, “It’s free and it’s open to everybody who wants to use it,” she ty 6047 or at literacy.dc@gmail.com. who was a member of the Kinsmen Club, had envisioned an said, adding it can be used by those too young to use the pool. nd On Sept. 11 and 12 the Kinsmen Club will host a Glow Ball uGolf Tournament at the Farmington Fairways. The following he weekend, Mr. Mikes will host a baseball tournament with an opportunity to win a $400 gift certificate to the restaurant. rFor more information, go online to www.communitywaterey park.org or call Johanna Kunz at (250) 719-6092. al
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Career Connection • Northeast NEWS
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The concept is simple: educating our readers on the different types of careers and different training opportunities that exist in our region. There’s plenty of both out there, but the information behind those opportunities are not always readily available – this is where the Northeast News and its new section called ‘Career Connection’ comes in. Whether its getting your first aid ticket or receiving your welding certificate and how and where you can get this done, we at the Northeast News want this section to inform our readers on what programs they have access to and how they can access them. “This section will feature local information on how to access programs that many different training and employment organizations offer,” said associate publisher Brent Hodson. “It will also talk about what education or training one will need for certain industries like oil and gas. We want to help people find their career, but also educate them on how they can go and find the right one for them.” This Career Connection section will be locally written and will feature content that is relevant to people of the Northeast. If you share our passion for quality at every Through local informalevel – in the work we do, in the products we sell, tion, residents will have and the people we work with, then Viterra is the the ability to see what is offered right here in our place for you. region. “We saw a need for something that would not just have career and employment ads, but something that would educate our readers on the different types of careers and the different training opportunities that exist here in our Facility Assistant region,” said Hodson. You may be asking if Dawson Creek this new section is right for you. We are looking for a self-starter to join our team. As the Facility Assistant, you will be Well, if you’re looking responsible for tasks associated with receiving, processing, warehousing and shipping of grain for a new career, or a new and farm supplies, as well as general labour in and around the facility. job, or if you’re just wanting to learn about what is Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and a valid Class 5 driver’s licence. offered through local proPreference will be given to applicants with agri-business experience. grams and institutions, this Viterra offers a competitive salary, employee share purchase and benefits plan. is a chance for our local readers to learn more about Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@viterra.ca by September 2, 2010, their area and what they quoting competition number CO-138. can do to get the information they need. 2625 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 7T9 So take a look for the FAX: (306) 569-5132 EMAIL: employment@viterra.ca new Career Connection in the Northeast News. It will run monthly, and just like all other things our paper offers, it will be delivered Viterra is an exciting, growing, and dynamic global company that provides premium to 20,000 homes and busiquality food ingredients to the world’s most discerning food manufacturers. Together, we seek to fulfill the nutritional needs of people everywhere. nesses throughout the region so if you have a story idea, or a new program Visit viterra.ca or training opportunity to showcase, let us know.
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Applicants must be physically fit and be prepared to travel and work long hours.
To apply for this training you must attend an information session. The next session will take place Tuesday August 31st 10:00am at NENAS 10328 - 101 St. Ave. Fort St. John. You must book in advance due to limited seating.
Contact Margrit Carter or Steve Wilks Immediately @ 250-785-0887 This training is intended for Aboriginal First Nations, Status, Non Status, MĂŠtis, or Inuit people residing on or off reserve in northeast British Columbia.
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The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is looking for a motivated person to support and empower adults with development disabilities to find and maintain employment in the community and also assist them in daily living skills and accessing their community. This would be a full time Community Support Worker Position. The FSJACL has been providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities in the Fort St. John area for over 50 years. We strive to ensure that the individuals we support are given the supports they need to live full lives in their communities. The ideal candidate would be a self motivated person who is able to work independently with minimum supervision and have excellent interpersonal skills. As shifts are dependent on client needs, you must have the ability to work evenings and weekends, if required. To be qualified for this position you must: • Be 19 years of age • Have a valid Class 5 Drivers License Job Training is provided. An attractive benefit package is available upon completion of an eligibility period.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is growing and we need you, an individual with a solid work ethic and the ability to have fun on the job. We want to hear from people who love heavy equipment and who have an aptitude for true relationship-based sales. Join our team in the following positions: Trainee Territory Manager – Grande Prairie, AB Territory Manager – Grande Prairie, AB To apply or learn more about these one-of-a-kind opportunities please visit our web site at: www.rbauction.com/careers
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Looking for Cook for Sushi Public Advisory Notice Enerplex Second Floor Concession
Requires • Class 3 Bulk Propane Driver • Gas Fitter - Class 3 & Picker Ticket
The City of Fort St. John would like to advise the public that they have entered in lease negotiations with Booster Juice to lease the second floor concession at the Enerplex in Fort St. John, BC. The proposed lease is for a ten year term with Booster Juice responsible to pay a fair market value per annum.
Please apply with resume and driver’s abstract to: sstanway@calgasinc.com or call 250-261-0914
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60 (PEACE RIVER NORTH) SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS - September, 2010-June, 2011 STANDING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Are held the first Monday of each month (Operations, Finance, Personnel, etc.) Education Committee Meetings wil be held separately; schedule of dates/times to be determined).
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Upcoming Events Peace Region Arts Events August 26 to September 9
Dawson Creek September 3 to 5 Sweetwater 905 Arts Festival, Mattson Ranch, Rolla, BC
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Local painter celebrates fifty years spent painting
By Angela Fehr
The Dawson Creek Art Gallery is one of the definitive landmarks of the Peace Region and over the years it has displayed works by hundreds of artists. Before acFort St. John quiring the grain elevator that houses the gallery, South September 8 Fort St. John Peace Art Society members shared space in a number of Community Arts Council different venues, and artist Phyllis Mackay, who will be AGM, 7 p.m. at the ArtsPost celebrating her fiftieth year as an art society member in 2011, has exhibited her paintings and supported the gallery throughout the many years of the society’s history. Tumbler Ridge “I’m not a charter member, but I’m only about a year September 7 “Where Art short of being one,” Mackay comments, adding that she Thou?” Arts and Culture moved to Dawson Creek with her family in 1959 and Showcase, Tumbler Ridge joined the South Peace Art Society in 1961. Community Centre, Though a 30-something mother of seven children at the 3 to 9 p.m. time, Mackay says she always found time to paint, and enjoyed using a variety of mediums to create paintings. Mackay’s paintings are primarily local scenes, flowers or wildlife, though a trip to Australia in 1995 netted her enough material for a solo exhibition exploring her experiences and impressions of the country. Another, earlier exhibition focused on 70 paintings of local wildflowers, created with coloured pencil. Mackay also exhibited for many years with the Peace Watercolour Society, although today she paints primarily in acrylics or oils. “I’m using up the supplies I have on hand,” she explains, and looking around at the small size of her living space in a local senior’s home, it’s not surprising that she would want to downsize her stockpile of materials, though being comfortable enough to paint in many different mediums is not common to artists. Mackay’s paintings have a simple grace about them. Even her most deJust some of the examples of the acrylic tailed renderings of nature are crisp paintings local artist Phyllis Mackay and painterly with a spark of life that indicates her experience with has done. the medium – in striving for detail,
less experienced painters often overwork a painting until it is wooden and lifeless – in Mackay’s wildlife paintings, one has the sense of stepping into a moment. A squirrel, peeping from around a tree trunk, just may turn and skitter back up the trunk in the blink of an eye! Despite the experience of a lifetime spent creating art, the 85 year-old Mackay continues to find painting a way of challenging herself and striving for excellence. “You never quite meet your own expectations,” she says of completing a painting. “Your mind always goes ahead of your hands and you are always thinking ‘the next one will be better.’ You just keep painting.” Artist Phyllis Mackay.
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Community UPCOMING Calendar
August September 3 deal for those pre-registering by Sept. FortheirWednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Association) meets every third Thursday at May 13 3totoJune 17 hanging baskets, craft cut flowers, photography and several children’s ed when burglars broke15. into African home in 2008. Come Theyou North Peace Centre information Gerard Aldridge at God’s Thursday p.m. the Catholic Church Basement; thethe Taylor Fireshow Hallbook at 7:30 Forlocations. information • Are living withCultural a chronic healthpresents condition?further The Univercategories. Look for flower in p.m. several andcontact hear the testimony on how love 8carried Burgens Kids’ College of theHealth Arts from Mon-are pleased (780) 494-2529 (780) 251-0031. 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria;ONGOING Sunday 8 call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at (250) sity of Summer Victoria and Northern Authority to of- orthrough the ordeal. This Canadian Saturday couple from Vernon, BC have day‘Living to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the September to 26 forgiveness, and are returning p.m.toFriendship Centre. Fort St. John785-4758. fer a Healthy Life with Register Chronic Conditions’ in Fort St. 18chosen continue the missionary NorthThis Peace Cultural Centre at 10015program 100 Av-for persons • Theliving Great Canadian Shoreline – aDrilling • wells, Cocaine Anonymous - Tuesday p.m.St. JohnDawson Creek • The8 Fort Women’s Resource Society is seeking motiJohn. free six-session education work they started Cleanup in Kenya. growing food, and enue,chronic call (250) 785-1992 or go national program, which Church Basement; 8 p.m. Hos-to join•their Craftvolunteer group for Mental Healthpeople and Addicpeople team. If helping sparks with health conditions willtobewww.npcc. available at #300, 9900conservation 100 helping to support sixencouragorphanages.Catholic The event is at Quality Inn Friday at vated bc.ca. The workshop meets for six Wednesday evenings es Canadians to make a difference pital Cafeteria. Clients. Thurs 1:30 -3:30 1001 your interest droptions by the officeMeets at #201, 10142-100 Ave.at(above Avenue. fromcoast-to-coast 7 p.m. August 27 p.m. To register or for more information, by removing from 28 along local shorelines • Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights Avenue, Creek. (250) 719-6525. Girl Guides Thrift110 Store) or callDawson 250-787-1121. 6 p.m. to 8:30 call Terry litter May • A -showing of Shrek The Chapter willor e-mail and thus protecting•our oceans and waterways (back door). • Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mon., • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be-held weekly, in Cayer Cordinator toll free at Final 1-866-902-3767 tcayer@ Abbeyfield Houses of Fort St. College John is holding their AGM at be taking place at the Communi- will be taking place at three locationsLights on Charlie • The Community Market is heldthe at afternoons the West- atTues., & Sat., p.m. at Peace River Health MentalFri., Health and8 Addiction Services, #300 dccnet.com. Space is Tumbler limited soRidge call today. 7 p.m. at Northern College. Everyone welcome. Directy May Centre23in Room 5 starting at 7 p.m. There will Lake. This national program began end Campground every except longAve.Unit. p.m. Hospital Education Room. 9900 –on100 For Wed. more 8information call Chris or Shaun at torsconservation and volunteers needed. Memberships will be sold priorSaturday to be•limited seating and aRegion concession available. Symposium in 1994featurwith a handful of Vancouver Aquarium For info package All meetings are open. 250-262-5269. First annual Peace Palaeontology the meeting ($10). Please come outweekends. and support ourmore home foror a vendor 28 annual Fossil Road Show, speakers, door employees and volunteers who wantedliving! to make please contact Jaylene Arnold • Mile Al-Anon meets 8:30 p.m. • The Citizens Patrol is 0seeking people who7:30 cantovolunteer at ingAugust the fourth prizes and senior’s independent For more information call Clara at at 250-774-2541 • There will beactivities. a benefit Held dinnerat and dance an immediate on785-6450. their local shorelines. In or Audrey Reynolds 250-774-6574. evening at Parkhill Community least five hours a every month.Tuesday Perfect for those new to town, those conguided children’s the Tumbler Ridge Public effect (250) for Brentand Harris, Holley and Col- 2010, are currently over 750 cleanup sites Pouce Coupe School Creek. a safer cerned about safety, who9700-5th want toStreet, make Dawson the community Library Curling Rink.Osterlund For more information contactthere (250) May 29 leen Pedersen at the Royal Canadian Legion registered across Canada, 324 of them in BC.in Fort•St. Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday 8 p.m. Old live •and Relapse MentalConnie Health250-262and Adplace to work, play.Prevention. Call coordinator 242-3466. • Access Awareness Day John. Stay tuned to the with doors registration, please Library (closed). 250-786-0155. 4530 or RCMP liaison dictions 1017-103rd Ave., Dawson Creek, (250) Rick 250-787-8100. May 23 opening at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. For more info or Northeast News forvisit moreshoreinformation. and• Country music at 8dance p.m. Music is being provided by Highway linecleanup.ca • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community 782-4410. Fridays 11 a.m. Everyone • Alcoholics Anonymous - If youfrom think10 youtomight have a probat Farmington Hall featuring 40! May 30 Train Wreck. at (250) 789-3325 ONGOING ChurchisAnnex (the old Pouce Saturday welcome! Pleaseand callplaces to confirm meeting. lem with drinking. Call for times or someone to talk to Dance from 9Contact p.m. to Jeanine 1 a.m., no minors. Tickets $15 each, avail• The Fort Nelson Woman of Industry holding a golf tourna-library). for further information. Tickets $35.information, call Fort St. John ment at the golf course. Lots of door nights 7:30putter p.m. to be 9:30 p.m. Ages250-785-8866. 13 to 17. • Prenatal Classes will be taking place at the able at Farmington Store. For are more Clarisse prizes, won and August 28 • Alcoholics Anonymous thinkbrings you a friend Chetwynd Fort Nelson South Peace Child Development Centre this (250) 843-7954. an extra prize- ifIfayou member that becomes a member. • You’re drinking, come to anat kprouse@sd81.bc.ca • Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Anonymous fall with classes in September, No• Alcoholics - Monday 8 p.m. October Catholicand Church May 24 invited to a Creative Retreat with might have a problem Pleasewith RSVP to Karen Prouse Mila Lansdowne at the -PatGrizzly O’Reilly Gwillim AA meeting. times 5012 (closed 46 vember from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30Catholic p.m. Register at Basement meeting); Wednesday 8 p.m. Church • The Forgotten House Valley Players present a mati-Call for May 30 and places or some- Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, LakeatOutdoor in the Gwillim one talk to (250) •785-8866. 250-788-9658 Northern College or Basement; call (250) 782-5251 8 p.m.Lights Catholic Church Saturday nee 3 p.m. inEducation Room 5 Camp of the Community Centre intoTumbler The Welcome Wagon events,Street. the Baby Shower and Grand- Basement; Thursday Lake Provincial Park, Highway 29 between • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis Wednesday at18 p.m. at the Air- Cafeteria; for more information. Cost is $70 per couple. 8 p.m. Hospital Sunday 8 p.m. Friendship Centre Ridge. parent Showcase will besupport taking place•atNA the meets Stonebridge Hotel at Chetwynd know has MS will and take port waiting room. • Local resident 8Shaun Whynacht is looking • Cocaine Anonymous - Tuesday p.m. Catholic Church BaseMay 29 toand 31Tumbler Ridge from 10 a.m. to group. If you or anyone p.m. Theyou Bridal Showcase place at 6:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Event will and feature lessons in silk painthave any questionsMay or just Tumbler Ridge to build a network of Dawson Creek and area ment; Friday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria. • Couple’s “Love Romance” Retreat at The King’s Valley 30 need to talk, please ing. E-mail Mila Accommodation at mila@persona.ca for info.For further call Susie at (250) •785-2381 or Sandi at (250) • Alcoholics Anonymous Wed.-8Tuesday residents who want toLights get outCollege and be (back more active • Alanon 8 p.m. Northern door). Christian Camp. available. informaThe 34 annual Trutch Gymkhana is being held at the Mile- meeting 2 call (250) 827-3549. 787-2652. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). Pouce Coupe on the tennis courts this summer. All you need is tionSeptember or registration 206 Trutch Rodeo Grounds, lots ofp.m. camping space available and a • Oxygen and Day Spa is joining hands • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group mayGreat be family • Tuesdays: TR ride!! SeniorsPlease (55+) Drop-In – Floor Anonymous tennis racket, a can of ballsOld andLibrary some sneakers. • Alcoholics - Friday 8 p.m. (closed). May 17 toSalon June 28 concession will be on site. fun, all ages with the localTraining food bank for our weekly, at Mental Health curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, He will be holding a free workshop this summer 250-786-0155 • Triathlon clinics are second comingannual to Fort St.held John. Comein the callafternoons Beth at (250) 262-5712 for more information. ‘Cuts and Hands fortriathlon Cans’ from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Room 5 Class for new or if you are an Hall experienced ten• Computer at theplayers, Pouce Coupe Seniors every Monout and learn about and get prepared for theand localAddiction upcom- Services, June#300 4 - 9900 – 100 Ave. coffee & cookies. Community Centre We triathlons. invite everyone community and on Forswimming more information call out Chris or Shaun from 1-4 pm. Small fee. day and Wednesday nis player and looking for a nice, match, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. active and Low Iming Held onfrom Maythe 3, 4, and 6 are clinics • Ladies of town dinneratin conjunction with the drop-in Oil Men’s surrounding areas to take Simply bring in (250) 262-5269. Golf Tournament presented by OilWives Taylor heevery is looking to bring community together Thursday fromthat 10:30-11:30 a.m. Open stroke improvement, bikepart! tuning and equipment and triathlon. Club of FSJ. Cocktails pact exercise class your non-perishable food items toand be donated in about • “Butterfly – Families Supporting Air Inns Search Rescueto(CASARA) you are interested involved, everyone! For too. moreIfinformation call Carolinat getting 250-786-5673 Come hear from local triathletes ask questions events, Families at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at the• Civil Pomeroy andand Suites. exchangepreparation for a ‘free’ hair and manicure! Families” is openTickets to all are caregivers children meetings dinner, every second the Taylor contact Shaun by e-mail at shaun@bluecowcretraining, and cut anything else youThe like. Sign up at the $50 andofinclude: entertainment, dessert,Tuesday wine, at Chetwynd local food bank will bePool at the collecting the(250)787-5780 and youth or with jewellry Special draw, Needs.games We meet the prizes. Fire Tickets Hall at 7available p.m. Foratinformation Bob at Anonymous ative.ca., ormeets by calling (250) join •call Alcoholics Monday and219-6050, Friday at 8 or p.m. at North Peace Leisure orsalon contact Becky at and door Flowdonations during this charitable event. Come out third Wednesdayers ofby every month at the Child Call 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. the Facebook group Tennis Anyone – Dawson 250-788-9658 bkeim@fortstjohn.ca for more information. Tamee, Frontier Jewellers. Marlene (250) 785-8737 or the Friendship Centre. andUpcoming support your Development Centre from 7 p.m.787-5100 to 8:30 p.m., • The Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation Air- Wednesday Creek. at 8 p.m. at the Airport waiting room. • NA meets localcommunity. Triathlons include: Debbie at (250) for more information. September 7 May 24 10408 105 Avenue.June Does6your child have learn• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Minor ball 5 pm-7 pm at Chetwynd Dawson Creek • “Where ArtJune Thou” complex special needs? Fort St. John 7 showcase in the lobby ing, behavior or other • Rotary Manor Annual Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Ballpark & Rec. Centre Diamonds. andFort foyer of the community centre in Tumbler Would you like to connectAvenue. with other caregiv-items, tools, toys, furniture, coffee Tumbler Ridge Nelson June 28 1121-90 Household Ridge. This available please • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Wed. 8 p.m. 115 ComMay 12 towill Julybe 28a great chance to show that ers? Child minding and donuts andbut much more.call Donations welcome after May 4 (no the• Relapse arts/culture groupsGroup are alive and well fewatdaysappliances before the please). meeting.All Call (250) to toward resident programs and mercial Park (Baptist Church). Prevention - Tuesdays fromin6:30ahead - 8:30ap.m. proceed TumblerHealth Ridge. We want Services. to grow our events/ for more information. • Mondays: Bingo - 6 pm doors open, 7 pm games begin. ComMental & Addiction Contact Dennis785-3200 at (250)262activities. Rain or shine, no early birds, there will be no sales begroups and the way to do that is to get out and • Pregnancy tests, options, peermunity Centre Rms. 4&5. 5269. fore 9pregnancy a.m. beMay visible. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet 23 Please e-mail Erin at erinmike@per- counselling and support June 14are available at the sona.ca tr_artscouncil@yahoo.com to John speakwillNorth PeaceaPregnancy Care Centre. New loca• The or Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. be hosting • Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion walk, wheel, run and wheel- bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community about when part.Citizens We Hall tion atat#208 10139 100challenge. Street (above TD Bank). dance from 9you p.m.are to available 1 a.m. in to thetake Senior 10908 chair Registration at 12:30, event starts at 1 p.m. in Cen- Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. welcome would just like to have $10, a non Dropmembers in hours Monday Wednesday from 10contact event leader Lori Slater at • Wednesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Cribbage, Whist & 100 Street.anyone Music who by Night Sounds. Members tennialand Park. For information, display or perform liveover justisforwelcome. fun too. For information a.m.call to 2Lucy p.m. and(250) Tuesday from or noon to 4 p.m. good company. Beginners welcome! 7 pm in the Library. Small $12. Everyone 19 and 787-1912 slaterl@shaw.ca September 12 or Judy at (250) 787-0460. or to make an appointment drop-in fee. at (250) 785-2867 July 12call our 24 hour hot• The23 second annual Superwalk for Parkin- line at (250) 262-1280. All services are free andSociety plans their annual Garden Taylor May • North Peace Horticultural sons willMagic take place at Northern LightsisCollege confidential. • Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every sec• The of Sam Pearce Show scheduledcompletely at the StoneTour. Bring your family and tour a variety of Fort St. John garbeside Hotel the road and parking lot with • New Totem Archery ond Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call bridge with thethe show to benefit theregistraFort St. John Firefighters. dens. has changed locations tion starting 12 p.m. are at1our outdoor range, August Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. May 25 toatMay 29 and the walk commenc- for the summer. We ing• Do at 1you p.m.think you’ve been treated unfairly by a B.C. which is located north on Marilyn a 100 Street on the 244 Ride and Show ‘n Shine in sup• The Leffler Memorial • New Totem Archery is now at the Taylor Community Hall governSeptember 17public and 18 Roadmay – take theCanadian vet clinic,Cancer signs Society are portafter of the BC and Yukon Region. Regis- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. Contact newtotemment ministry or agency? The B.C. Ombudsman be a right • Save the The date Ombudsman’s for the North East Arts Summit posted. We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays tration begins July 1 for this allatday event at Casey’s Pub in Fort St. archery.com. able to help. staff will be in the following OAC in Fort St. John! Thedates objective the summits 6:30 by p.m. freeShow to try‘n asShine well. Everyone John. awards for seven motorcycle categories and • The Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation Aircraft Association) communities on the listedofbelow, and areisavailable ap-Bows are to enhancetothe skills,your knowledge expertise Call welcome. Contact lotsnewtotemarchey@live.com of door prizes. Event includes a ride to the viewpoint on the meets every third Thursday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. pointment discuss problemand or complaint. 1-800-567of those working and volunteering the sector, or www.newtotemarchery.com moreEveryone info. welcome to this fundraising event For information call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at 250Road. 3247 to book an appointment or seeinwww.ombudsman.bc.ca for Hudson’s Hopefor as wellinfo. as to strengthen networks within a region • Grandhaven District and Community Assoto fight cancer. 785-4758. more to Fort encourage col- ciation meets the third Tuesday August 21 to of 23each month Dawson Creek Nelson increased communication, May 25 laboration and co-operation. May Registration to be in the Grandhaven Hall 8 p.m.Peace KeepHorticultural this hall Society presents their 16th an• TheatNorth • The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce luncheons are Fort St. John 26 launched nual Flower Show and Exhibition at the North Peace Cultural Cen- held the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Best Western. Dawsononline Creeksoon. The summit May 27will be free operating in this community. to Mackenzie attend, but registration is onMay a first-come, first• Are you tired tre. of the doopen the time. Thecrime? eventThen will be to the public on Aug. 22 from 3 p.m. to Different guest speaker each month. Members and Non-members 28 served basis and will be launched Join the Fort St. John Donate a a.m. to 4 p.m. Awards presenta- welcome. Contact: Lesley Pewarchuck 250-782 4868. 7 p.m.Citizens and on Patrol. Aug. 23 from 11 Chetwynd Mayonline 29 only. September minimum of fivetions hourswill per take month. Foratinformaplace 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available by If your non-profit group has events or meeting you wish pubMay 27 18 and September 25 The and Fairview Society will be with tion,‘Hope call (250) donations on both Saturday and Sunday while the show is open. lished, send them by fax to (250) 787-7090 or via email to: edi• John EloiseAgricultural Bergen, missionaries working for 262-4530. hosting two in Healthy Horsesattacked workshops • There will beCategories Scottish Country ev- art, houseplants, patio plants, tor@northeastnews.ca. includeDancing arrangements, the Nations’ KenyaHappy were brutally and severly woundEnriching Your Life in the Peace Country featuring different topics ery Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Central ElemenEnriching Your Life and different speakers for each workshop. Both tary. Come and learn simple steps, have a fun workshops will be held at the David Thompson workout and meet new people. For more inforHall, about 20 kilometers north of the Town of mation, call Oliver at (250) 785-9508. Fairview. The Healthy Happy Horses workshop • The Derrick Dance Club is canceling the series should be of keen interest to all horse peo- dances for the summer. If there is enough inFort St. John on fall. Family ple be they recreational or performance horse terest, they will start“Focused again in the WeEyecare” need Life is complicated 9808-101st Ave. owners or caregivers. All wishing to attend are more support to keep them going. For more inPhone: 785-2020 enough - so we keep Dr.(250) J. Grant Timmins encouraged to pre-register as it will assist in formation call Richard at 785-4534. Dawson Creek banking simple. Dr. John E. Gentles planning for workshop materials, refreshments Fort Nelson 900-102nd Ave. Suite 102 Dr. Todd J. Lang and lunch. Fees are $30 per person per work• Alcoholics Anonymous - Monday 8 p.m. Phone: 782-1121 shop but are being offered at $50 as a package Catholic Church Basement (closed meeting); Fort Nelson
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Fort St. John 100 years ago Frank Beatton lived at the Hudson’s Bay Post on the north shore of the Peace River and kept entries of daily life in early Fort St. John. The recordings of this early Hudson’s Bay Company Factor have been digitized by The Cemetery Seekers and brought home to Fort St. John. This project was funded by the North Peace Savings and Credit Union. Over 4,000 images were photographed at the provincial archives in October 2008. Excerpts from August 1910 Tuesday August 16 Self cleaning up the store. Samson at wood. We were not able to go to work at hay on account of it being too wet. Atcha and Wuskulla and a few others arrived from Halfway River and brought in some moose meat. A fine clear day but cloudy again towards evening. Wednesday August 17 Self busy with Indians. Samson out at hay camp fanning up hay stalks. The Indians left this evening for their camp. Two boys arrived from Clear Water Prairie and left again this evening. Thursday August 18 Self and Samson at hay. We put up three loads which makes 20 loads altogether. We finished up everything and fanned up all the stalks. And also put the mower and rake in the house. A very hot day. Friday August 19 All hands went out to the prairie to put out a fire that got started near the hay. After some hard work we got it put out and got back about 5 o’clock. Cloudy and started to rain towards evening. Saturday August 20 A slight rain again this morning. Samson went up to the island and got a raft of firewood. A few white men arrived on the other side from Dunvegan. They are looking up the country. Self busy in store. Sunday August 21 Rain.
Monday August 22 Cloudy all day. Samson sawing firewood. Self in office. The white men came across and got a few supplies. They intend going up the South Pine River. Tuesday August 23 Fine clear day. One of the white men started to Dunvegan this evening with a mail. Wednesday August 24 Self making a bench and fixing things up around here. Samson out after horses and brought them in. Mr. Rutherford and one of his party started up the Pine River to see the country. The other one left yesterday to Dunvegan. Thursday August 25 Self working around the place. Samson up at the Island cutting logs for a stable. Self went across after dinner. Taylor and R. Barker finished work on the Government Building and Taylor took his family to this side of the river. Friday August 26 Rain all day and all last night. Very little doing. Saturday August 27 Samson after horses. A fine clear day. Monday August 29 Self in office. Samson couldn’t find horses. Two white men arrived from the other side of the mountains looking up land. Tuesday August 30 Fine day. Attache arrived from the North and left towards evening for the Halfway River. Wednesday August 31 Self at odd jobs. Samson after horses again today and brought in the Buckskin which I sold to one of the men who came in from the other side. Three Indians around from the North and report lots of meat in their camp. The Beatton Journals and other documents can be viewed digitally at the North Peace Museum. Inquiries: (250) 787-0430.
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