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By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – It’s been said that Canadian theatre is a lot different than other international theatre, simply because it’s not as developed as other countries. Canadians are a combination of different aspects of the industry, a mix of different things, with an added twist. Add on top of that the desire to not have to impress anyone, and professionals in the field being humble about their achievements, and you’ve got a Canadian actor. You’ve also got 21 year-old Ted Sloan. Sloan, a student at the University of Alberta, who’s studying theatre, was raised in Fort St. John and his desire to become an actor started at an early age when in elementary school he was involved in a week long training camp on acting. The desire, however, didn’t end there and in junior high and high school Sloan was involved in a slew of experiences that would further his progress towards becoming an actor. Aside from his experience in school, he’s also recently had an opportunity for something more than can be taught by his professors – a lead role in a play at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival – the largest and oldest festival in North America. Sloan played Chester MacDonald in Hoboheme, a play written specifically for the fringe. MacDonald is a rich man turned hobo when, after the Great Depression, his wife runs away with his money and he decides to start a new life and makes friends with a group of hobo’s along the way. While Sloan wasn’t expecting such a role when he auditioned, he’s grateful for the experience he was able to get by being involved. “When I auditioned, I didn’t think I was going to get anything,” he said. “I had no idea I was going to get the lead role. I mean it’s a very character driven play, but I had no idea I’d get that much attention.” Sloan wasn’t the only one getting the attention. The play, which was performed away from the fringe grounds, with upwards of 20 other shows happening at the same time as its seven performances, finished with a sold out run and a five star rating. “Being able to sell out every night is a really good testament to the skill of the show,” he said, adding it was the whole ensemble that brought the show together and made it such a success. The cast of 11 included eight people from the Rapid Fire Theatre improv group, which Sloan said was a really cool atmosphere to be dropped into. While all but three people had acted together before, Sloan said the whole ensemble stepped up to the plate to make the play come together, including discussions over harmonies, music and the acting. His favourite part of the show is that, as the audience is arrivContributed photo ing at the theatre, the cast is in character building the set, which affords an ability for interaction you might not see in other pro- Ted Sloan, a Fort St. John resident has been making a name for himself in Edmonton, where he’s studying theatre – including in Hoboheme at the city’s fringe festival. ductions. acting, but it’s a feeling where you’re just raring to go, you don’t know what’s Sloan likens it to being on a roller coaster and being in control going to happen, you know whatever is going to happen, you’re ready for it and but not so much in control that you don’t know where it’s going to go. When the play begins, his character is the first on stage, where he sings a solo, you’re going to do it even better than last time,” he said. “It’s just a contagious and it is that feeling that Sloan says makes him realize why he chose this career. feeling and that tells me that I want to be in this profession.” Story continued on Page 8 “It is the feeling that I wouldn’t have been able to describe before I got into
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Shell has big plans in Montney area, as discussed at PRRD metre water pipeline, with the objective to push water through the field through pipelines rather than by truck. This, in turn, will reduce traffic in the area for both industry and local residents. Dahlin said there are three main issues around water – the source, meaning a lot of the water is coming from fresh resources like the Peace River and the Kiskatinaw River, which is part of the reason for a newly announced water requisition project with the City of Dawson Creek; transportation and community consumption. The requisition project will involve the construction of a 50 kilometre pipeline from Dawson Melanie Robinson photo Creek to Groundbirch, where the company will Shell Canada’s production operation manager, Andrew Dahlin, build pools to store water, where the resource recently made a presentation to the Peace River Regional Dis- will be drawn from, used for fracking and then trict board about plans in the Montney area for the company. replaced in the swimming pool by the upwards of Dahlin said it’s all about being trasnparent with residents about 80 per cent water recovery that occurs after frackwhat they’re doing. ing. “That way we’re hoping to get away from this By Melanie Robinson continuous draw on a fresh water resource, use FORT ST. JOHN – Shell Canada is working to reduce the reclaimed water and increase our use of that reused its impact on residents of Groundbirch where, over the water,” he said. last two years, the company has been developing. That doesn’t, however, mean the road infrastructure in Representatives recently attended a Peace River Re- the area is fitted for industry use, he said, and that’s why gional District meeting to discuss those reductions and Shell Canada is prepared to build new roads. plans for the company in the future in the Northeast reDirectors on the board had an opportunity to ask quesgion – specifically in Groundbirch. tions following the presentation, many of which inProduction operations manager with the company, volved concerns over the use of water for fracking. Andrew Dahlin, said the company is working to unArea C director Arthur Hadland said he thinks water derstanding the subsurface they have and, through that, will be the oil of the future and he would like to see more working on developing pads that would have up to 150 consideration take place into what else could be used, wells on site, which cuts down on the impact to local making suggestions of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. communities. Dahlin said after long periods of time, you’re able to “The advantage of that is you can then put the rig on get water recovery from fracking – up to 40 per cent in location and you don’t have to do all the big obstruc- the first week – and he feels this is where industry has to tions to the community,” he said, adding that a rig move step up to the plate and reuse the water. involves many loads. Hadland said after the meeting he wasn’t happy with “So if you can put the rig there and it can stay there the company’s response. for six months or a year, you will see less impact. Yes it “I think we need to know more about the use of water, will impact pretty heavily that one neighbour that’s next I’m not happy at all,” he said. “I think it’s convenient at to us, but it won’t impact the whole community to the the present time but I do believe that we have to have same extent.” more answers before we actually commit our water reThe wells go approximately two kilometers down, sources to this type of industrial activity.” out two kilometers horizontally and then are 400 metres Hadland said he doesn’t feel anyone is holding their apart. feet to the fire, but there’s more work to be done around He said the Montney formation, which is the compa- the issue of water use and ny’s current focus, is tight, meaning gas will not flow he feels the sooner the betnaturally, requiring the need to hydraulically fracture ter for the benefit of the the rock with large quantities of water. community at large. Dahlin said Shell is looking to get upwards of 80 wa“If we don’t start looking ter trucks off the road each day by building a 20 kilo- after it with stewardship of
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Governments partner for new affordable housing in Northeast
By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – Northeast communities are moving ahead with affordable housing developments after securing funding contributions from the federal and provincial governments. The senior levels of government will contribute over $62 million for 32 new housing developments aimed for low-income seniors and people with disabilities in 30
communities across British Columbia. Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Taylor and Tumbler Ridge will receive nearly $7 million in total funding to add to local government contributions for 34 new housing units. Fort Nelson will receive $1.33 million, along with about $74,000 in local funding, to build six new seniors’ housing units. Mayor Bill Streeper explained the six units will cater towards mainly married couples that are able to live independently, but the accommodations will allow them to save money by not having to worry about building maintenance. He said they will also save money on travel expenses for services in town. “It’s an area of town that is very close to shopping, to the post office and the doctor’s office,” he said. He added it will be built next to an assisted living complex that is being designed by the Northern Rockies Seniors’ Society, so residents will be able to take advantage of a recreational area in that facility. The mayor said a project of this kind is definitely needed, as the community tries to address a need that has been present for some time. “Basically, right now, we’re doing a catch up,” said Streeper. “These units will be filled pretty much immediately.” He said they expect to break ground on the project this fall and the housing units will likely be completed next year. In Fort St. John, eight new units will be built thanks to a federal/provincial contribution of $1.54 million and local contributions of $313,000. Cindy Mohr, executive director with the Fort St. John
Association for Community Living, said the clients her organization supports need the new units. “One of the main barriers for people with disabilities in becoming independent is to find affordable, safe housing,” said Mohr. “Currently, many people with disabilities who have applied for low cost housing in this area are on waitlists, which prevents them moving forward in their lives.” She said some seniors and people with disabilities end up staying with family members as a result of not being able to find affordable housing, but many others are forced to live in poverty. Mohr, who sits on the Mayor’s Disability Advisory Committee, said while the new units are helpful, there are a great deal more needed. Mayor Bruce Lantz said he continues to discuss a variety of possibilities with BC Housing, and officials from the Crown corporation will visit the city soon to look at potential sites. “As the community grows it is important to ensure that we can offer residents a wide range of housing options suited to their needs and income,” said Lantz. “Right now there are gaps in that housing matrix and what we are striving to do as a local government is to ensure that those options are available in the future.” Construction is already underway for a 12-unit seniors/ disabled housing complex in Tumbler Ridge and is expected to wrap up later this year. The senior governments added $2.28 million to a local contribution of $46,000. In Taylor, eight new units will be built with a federal/ provincial contribution of $1.54 million and $99,000 of local funding.
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$100,000 was removed from their accounts, which has left money tight for the organization. Prestley said after discovering there was money missing, the Society also realized there were a number of bills that weren’t paid, either. While they don’t know what they’ll be getting back, she added it would be nice to see the majority of the funds returned, but admitted that’s up to the Crown. If you look at the restitution process, however, she said the accused could be ordered to pay a certain number of dollars per File photo month to return the fundThe Fort St. John Slow Pitch Society has been short money this year after more than ing, but depending on the $100,000 was taken from its accounts last year. The society itself has also been deal- amount chosen, that could ing with increased vandalism on local fields, including at the clubhouse at the Surerus be a lifetime of payments. Ball Diamonds, which was damaged on July 27. From left: Coralee Szilagyi and Janet In the meantime, the exPrestley ecutive will be looking to By Melanie Robinson do fundraisers, which they FORT ST. JOHN – The executive of the Fort St. John hope to have members back them on to raise money for Slow Pitch Society hope to find out more information the organization. about money removed from its accounts. The league will be organizing a poker tournament, to At a hearing held on Aug. 18, the Society learned take place at Chances Gaming Centre on Oct. 1. there would, once again, be a delay in the Courts deciUp to 100 players can participate with a buy in of sion on what the outcome of the case would be. $100, but the league is also looking for 14 volunteers The group learned the defence lawyer for the accused, that will be trained to deal during the tournament. the former treasurer of the organization, entered a plea More information on the tournament will be released bargain to the Crown for consideration. in the future, but those looking to volunteer should conWhat that plea is, however, is unknown to the execu- tact the executive to learn about training opportunities. tive, said president Janet Prestley. *** “If there was going to be a plea bargain, that’s up to The executive of the Fort St. John Slow Pitch Society the Crown to decide whether they’ll accept that and part has decided to offer a $500 reward for anyone with inof that is they have to look at not just the victims impact formation on the recent vandalism at the clubhouse of but also the community at large,” she said. “So has this Surerus Ball Diamonds. adversely affected the community as a whole? I mean On July 27, damage was done to the outside siding of if you think about how many people are in slow pitch, the building, along with holes punched in the wall, and that’s over 800 people, so I can’t imagine them accept- no one has come forward ing a plea bargain, but I guess that all depends what that on the incident. plea bargain entails.” Anyone with information Prestley added the executive would like to receive is asked to contact the Fort notification of the decision made by the courts. St. John RCMP at (250) The Society discovered last year that upwards of 787-8140.
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Assault at Looney Tunes FORT ST. JOHN – On Aug. 20, the Fort St. John RCMP detachment received a complaint from BC Ambulance of an injured male in the parking lot of the Looney Tunes Night Club. Police investigation revealed that an unidentified Native male punched the victim from behind before leaving the scene. An ambulance transported the injured male to the Fort St. John Hospital where he was released after being treated for a minor concussion and a laceration on his head. The suspect was observed on video surveillance as being a large Native male in his early thirties, wearing a black hat with black framed glasses. At this time police have no suspects and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for the crime. If you have any information, please contact the Fort St. John RCMP at (250) 787-8140.If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via the web at www.crimestoppersfsj.ca
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Words of Opinion
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If you ask anyone who knows me well they’ll say I’m a huge animal lover – and I totally am. In fact, the staff at the Northeast News often make fun of me because I can be found staying past 5 p.m. in order to ensure all the grasshoppers are out of the office – it’s bound to be too hot for them if they stay indoors all night. If I turn on the television and there’s an animal commercial, well I’ll be the one sitting on the couch balling my eyes out. So when you see things like the heritage farm in Progress, which is preserving rare breeds of animals, I am truly touched. What the Campbell family is doing is magical. Just because some of these animals are not being used for their original purpose, doesn’t mean the breed itself should not continue to prosper. Who knows? Through work around the Campbell’s property, maybe a new ability will be found for some of the more than five rare breeds the family continues to raise on their property. Then again, maybe not. Either way, no matter what the animals are able to do, there’s no reason for them to be pushed aside – big or small, they all deserve a chance. Just think of the outrage in the last week when a woman in the UK has received worldwide attention for throwing a cat into a bin and putting the lid on top. This outrage means there’s other people out there that are passionate about animals and I’m sure that includes people in the Northeast. So why not support the Campbell’s in their endeavours, by showing them that we, too, love animals and the efforts they have made to make a difference. I know I will. - Melanie Robinson
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Mining: the great northern hope for the province of BC
As usual it’s been another busy, and all too short, summer. In fact I think I would be speaking for most Canadians (not all, because there are those crazy outdoor winter sports fanatics out there) when I say that if only summer lasted twice as long, Canada would be twice as good as the best country on earth! One blessing, though, is that whenever winter does come this year, it will bring welcome relief from the forest fires and smoke! And the fires this summer have demonstrated yet again how vulnerable our forests are due to the ravages of the Mountain Pine Beetle. We’ve also seen how vulnerable our agriculture industry is due to the worst drought in decades. Adding to this are the ongoing challenges arising from the global economic downturn. All the more reason why now is the time for all of us to rally around the next great hope for an even brighter fu-
ture for much of northern British Co- mine with municipalities, First Nations lumbia – I speak of the mining industry. communities and federal and provincial Statistics Canada reports that natural fisheries and environment officials. Their diligence and perseverance has resources, including mining, was one of paid off as Terrane anthe best performing sectors nounced in June that they nationwide with a 5.5 per are ready to begin the first cent increase in employphase of construction on ment between July 2009 Mount Milligan. Aside and July 2010. from the local jobs creatRegular readers of my ed by the 600 person conMP Report will recall my struction camp, Mount updates throughout the past Milligan will provide 400 several years on the progdirect permanent jobs and ress of Terrane Metals in By Jay Hill tremendous long-term getting the Mount Millieconomic benefits for our gan gold and copper mine, located west of Mackenzie (150 km entire region! Meanwhile, south of Prince George, northwest of Prince George), underway. Like myself, I know that many local 500 direct and 1,200 indirect jobs are representatives, officials and constitu- expected annually as Taseko Mine’s ents can attest to the hard work under- Prosperity gold and copper mine contintaken by Terrane’s Glen Wonders and ues to overcome regulatory obstacles. Leadership in economic development Rob Pease in consulting extensively and inclusively on every aspect of the and environmental stewardship is evi-
dent across the mining industry here in British Columbia. On July 18, I was privileged to visit the Imperial Metals Red Chris Mine site in northwest BC. Hosted by Murray Edwards, Pierre Lebel, Brian Kynoch and Byng Giraud, myself, provincial Minister Bill Bennett and a group of local politicians and First Nation leaders were given unencumbered access to their entire operation perched atop a mountain due south of Dease Lake. This gave us the opportunity to ask any relevant questions we chose. We came away with a new appreciation for the new mining industry of the 21st Century. An industry not only committed to providing the people of our region with good paying, long-lasting jobs, but also dedicated to protecting our environment. If you care about the economic benefits that mining can provide, now is the time to voice your support!
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Editor: Editor: I read the letter written by Douglas Allen in the Northeast News in the July 29 issue. I may The people affected by power outages add, with disgust and disappointment, the whole idea of the Charlie Lake Fire Department exin the Metro Vancouver area over the past panding and spending more taxpayers dollars is ridiculous to say the least. The simple fact is that several days should consider it a taste of land owners and citizens are being taxed out of house and homes, many are actually losing their what the future could be like in this provhomes while the likes of the fire chief, with a guaranteed wage of $100,000, plus other benefits ince if we don’t get on with upgrading and a vehicle with no cap. BC Hydro’s aging electricity distribution Douglas Allen and his wife, both retired school teachers, have a high paying pension coming system and adding new transmission catheir way each month. These individuals have little risk of losing their homes. My land taxes pacity and new energy sources like wind, amount to some $30,000 per year, the Peace River hospital portion is around $2,000. I’m okay biomass and run-of-river. with that as I will obviously get value for that tax or perhaps someone else will. BC Hydro’s projections indicate we’ll The Charlie Lake fire portion is around $3,000, yet I have little chance of reaping any benefit. need up to 45 per cent more electricity over Some will remark that if I have a fire, that is when I will benefit. What is this benefit? A building the next few decades, and if the infrastruchalf destroyed before the fire crew gets there and the remainder reduced to ruble by the fire and ture isn’t in place to generate, transmit and water damage, example ‘Charlie Lake Store,’ yet it was only half a mile from the fire station. distribute that electricity, then people all Thanks but no thanks, count me out, please don’t come to the fire if I have one. Others have across this province will have to get used concerns about the loss of life if someone is inside a building that is on fire – to deal with this to blackouts and even lengthy brownouts. situation is what people outside the Charlie Lake Fire Protection Area do. Their best friends are The level of electricity demand we’re smoke and fire detectors, and of course fire extinguishers, and access to a high pressure water hose, not to some fire station miles away. Why does the fire protection area go five miles in every direction from the station? Very simple – it’s a tax grab with little or no benefits. I read with disgust as Douglas Allen distorted the facts stating that one more paid fire fighter Editor: would only cost each of us $10. Give your head a shake, surely a retired school teacher has better I pick up garbage at the church right math than that. Doesn’t anyone realize that we simply cannot pay more taxes? across from Shoppers Drug Mart and beOn my tax notice there is some $300 to the BC Assessment Authority, some $600 for Area hind the cross roads by the Royal Bank. C Peace River Road, another $300 plus on buildings, North Peace pool $400, solid waste $500, Any one that is leaving garbage at the rural policing $500, the cost to rural tax payers for policing is a joke, seldom do they respond if called, it’s just another tax grab. Now our Liberal government in Victoria are hitting us with a 12 per cent HST tax on almost everything we purchase, even ice cream and treats for kids, and now a 12 per cent carbon tax 9803 102 Street on fuels, including heating fuel to heat our homes. When is Fort St. John, BC, V1J 4B3 enough, enough? Mr. Allen I say to you, you’re lucky in some ways. There are high paying jobs awaiting you, Gordon Campbell desperately needs you to distort the facts and push through his HST Monday, Wednesday, Friday scheme, also BC Hydro has a job for a person with your skills. They need you to lie and distort the facts regarding the Site C Call Now for Discount dam proposed to be built on the Peace River. 250-787-9315 Gordon Meek www.alphasafety.net Charlie Lake
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It’s also a feeling Sloan is hoping to pass on to other people in the future. With one year of school left, he is presently in talks with the university to organize and run a theatre camp next summer for youth to catch the theatre bug just like he did. His drive to spread the passion doesn’t end there, however, In addition to acting in the future, which Sloan plans to do in a metropolitan area during the winter months, Sloan also plans to come back to areas like Fort St. John and Dawson Creek in the spring and summer to teach acting to kids who don’t get that experience in rural areas. “A lot of the stuff that I needed to know in first year university in acting, I had no idea, or I had a very limited idea, and I think if I’ve never got that chance, someone should and I really love teaching and I really love acting, so it’s kind of marrying the two together,” he said, adding while he didn’t have a huge background in theatre after leaving Fort St. John, it certainly prepared him in other ways. “I found when coming to Edmonton, no one knows how to do a whole lot, they’re all very good at doing one thing,” he said. “But I think that growing up in Fort St. John, since there’s nobody up there to do every-
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By Matthew Bains PEACE REGION – It’s never an easy decision for an individual to step away from something one cares so passionately about and has helped to grow and nurture for a long time. However, that’s exactly what Sally Emory will be doing. She decided earlier this summer to step down as executive director of the Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT). Emory said after having to take some time off during the summer to attend to personal matters, she had a chance to reflect on her career with the non-profit organization and decided it was a good time to step back from her leadership role to let someone new take the reins. “I definitely had mixed feelings, I’m very proud of my time with NEAT,” she said. “I really, honestly, believe this is the best thing for the organization to have new blood at the top. I’m very confident about the future of NEAT.” She’s not cutting ties completely though, as she said she will still be available to the new board and executive director as needed. “NEAT will always be a part of me and I hope I will always be a part of NEAT,” Conservative Party Contestant she said. Emory will leave an impressive legacy after 20 years www.dandavies.ca of helping the organization 1-877-9VOTEDAN grow from a small group of (877-986-8332) dedicated volunteers to a wellrespected organization that services all of northeastern British Columbia. Not bad for an involvement Tuesday, September 7 - Chetwynd she said started with an inquiry Pomeroy Hotel - 1pm-5pm about soap. Wednesday, September 8 - Dawson Creek As a student at the Northern Lights College in the early Dawson Mall - 10am-4pm 90’s, she said she inquired one Thursday, September 9 - Tumbler ridge day to her biology instructor Twilight Lodge Cafe - 11am-4pm whether phosphate-free soap in a plastic container was betFriday, September 10 - Fort St. John ter for the environment than Totem Mall - 10am - 4pm soap containing phosphate in a cardboard container. She said “A Fresh Voice for the North”
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She said in the beginning, that meant hosting public awareness events and visiting schools to talk to students. However, she said they began shifting the focus to recycling and composting, to give people simple but tangible ways to realize their impact on the environment. “If you start recycling and you start composting, you can see what a difference you’re making and that was really important to us, that people had that sense of accomplishment,” she said. In 1992, Emory said she was responsible for putting together an application for funding to setup and run a recycling depot in Fort St. John. The application was successful, and NEAT hired her as full-time manager of Eco-Depot, which she said was the first permanent recycling program in northern Canada. She worked there for five years until, in 1998, NEAT was awarded a contract from the Peace River Regional District to provide environmental education, recycling and landfill information to the whole region. Emory said that was a significant landmark as it allowed the organization to expand outside of Fort St. John to have satellite offices and/or programs in Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge, for example, and eventually Fort Nelson. “This was a very unique contract, that they would hire a non-profit organization to carry out such an important task, and it’s a program that has since been a model for other communities,” she said. She was then promoted to program director and she said
the partnership allowed NEAT to focus more on developing programs for schools, residents and businesses. “Some of our school programs we developed are in use in places like Abbotsford, Kelowna and Naniamo,” she said. “It’s really heartwarming to know our work is appreciated by others not just in our local region.” Emory said running programs in such a large, diverse, northern region has had its challenges. She said the Peace is a long way from recycling markets, so the emphasis has been put on reducing and reusing waste. She added different communities have different needs, so they needed to design programs to cater to each one. However, Emory said she is confident the organization has made a difference. “The environmental awareness of our communities now in comparison to where we first started is almost night and day,” she said. She added she even hired people as eco-advisors who remembered NEAT’s presentation at their school many years later. She said there’s a generation of young people under 20 years-old who have grown up knowing what NEAT does.
By Michele Mobley What will you do to celebrate International Literacy Day? Since 1966 many countries around the world have recognized September 8th as a day to celebrate and improve literacy skills. This year’s theme of International Literacy Day is the workplace. Over the years, Canadian business has become more dependent on information and technology, but still about nine million Canadians do not have the minimum literacy skills to be fully active in the workplace or in their community. Having strong literacy skills helps us understand information and gives us the skills to make better decisions. Improving literacy in the workplace leads to higher productivity, a safer work place, more job opportunities for workers, and better technological skills. What will you do on September 8th to celebrate International Literacy Day? Why not read a book or do crossword puzzles on your lunch break? Learn how to use a new piece of equipment or software at your work place, or take part in a ‘skills exchange’ with a co-worker. Literacy in the workplace is everyone’s business, and it is good business! Michele Mobley is the community literacy co-ordinator in Dawson Creek and can be reached at (250) 719-6047 or at literacy.dc@gmail.com.
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“These are children that h a v e grown up with recycling, with water conservation, with energy conservation, and our belief is that this is now part of their life,” she said. Emory said her hope is eventually environmental sustainability will not need to be taught in schools or done as an extra part in our day-to-day lives. “What I would like to see in the future, honestly, is a world that doesn’t need NEAT, a world that doesn’t need the reminders about how simple it is to take care of the environment.”
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(Top to bottom): Dale and Maxine Campbell own and operate Windcharger Heritage Farm Ltd., a preserve for rare species of farm animals. Mulefoot Hogs, so named for their unique hoof, were once common in the Missouri River area of the United States, but there is only one purebred herd in North America according to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Dale Campbell had the hogs imported from the US and has successfully bred them to produce 15 offspring so far. Shire horses were once used by medieval knights in battle, but now these mighty animals have become endangered.
By Matthew Bains to be energy self-sufficient. Dale said the name “Windcharger” PROGRESS – Over the centuries, animals have been do- came from a company that used to manufacturer windmills and mesticated and bred to perform and produce for our agricul- generators. He said he has one generator in working condition tural purposes. and plans to erect one windtower to generate electricity and So what happens to a breed that becomes obsolete? one to draw water from a well. Hopefully, for their sake, and the sake of their species, they He also has a huge collection of antique farm machinery and end up under the care of people like Dale and Maxine Camp- equipment he would like to put on display. bell, owner/operators of the Windcharger Heritage Farm Ltd. Dale estimated he’s put over $500,000 into the farm, and in Progress, about 30 kilometres west of Dawson Creek. although that’s increased his property value significantly, he “The heritage meaning it’s a preserve for all these breeds doubts he will ever see a full return on that investment. of animals, the old, domestic breeds that are going extinct,” “It’s my dream and my retirement, whenever I decide to reexplained Dale. tire,” he said. “I’ll leave it behind as a legacy if somebody else That includes Shire horses, Red Poll Cows, Barbados Black- wants to take it on after I decide not to.” belly Sheep, Ridley Bronze Turkeys, Brown Leghorn Chickens and Mulefoot Hogs, each listed as critical or endangered by Rare Breeds Canada and/or the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Each has unique characteristics that set them apart from more common farm breeds. For example, the Blackbelly Sheep don’t need shearing because they shed, and they will breed year-round, as opposed to other sheep that breed at a certain time of the year, Maxine said. Each has a unique history about why they were traditionally bred. Shire horses, she explained, come from a noble history, as the preferred warhorse of English knights in feudal times. However, with the invention of gunpowder making cavalry obsolete, they were later used as draught horses, until mechanization made that function outdated as well. The common thread as to why these animals have become rare is they were no longer useful for a desired product or task, so people stopped breeding them. The Red Poll Cows, Dale said, were an English breed that were much leaner than today’s cows, so when “exotic” breeds like Charlet were introduced that could produce more meat, the species fell out of favour. Dale said the heritage farm started as a dream four years ago. He said he purchased the quarter section, which was empty at that time, and began collecting rare animals. His hope is to turn the farm into a tourist destination, where people can come to learn about the animals. He has also collected old buildings that he is the process of fixing up and making into a kind of mock town block. Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. “This side will be maybe an old store, and then maybe a liDawson Creek auCtion ‘Mile Zero City’ brary, an administration office, 301-116th ave. Dawson Creek, British Columbia a cabin and an ash house, and Dawson Creek office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main office: 403-783-5561 Cattle sales, then on the other side, a carDon fessler: 250-719-5561 fax: 250-782-6622 pentry shop, machine shop and blacksmith.” The farm is also being built
Cattle report slaughter Cattle
1629 head of cattle went through the ring of Dawson Creek Action on August 26, 2010 SALES EVERY THURSDAY!
Includes 4 In 1 bucket, dIg bucket & cleanup bucket
D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Holstein Cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder Bulls Good Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers Milk Cows Cow/ Calf Pairs Younger Cow/ Calf pairs (older)
55.00-61.50 50.00-55.00 NONE 60.00-75.00 65.00-74.00 60.00-75.00 None None None 1100.00-1350.00 None
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Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers
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sheep sale - september 11, 2010 next horse sale - september 25, 2010
88.00-92.00 90.00-95.75 90.00-100.75 95.00-108.00 98.00-115.00 90.00-110.00 100.00-118.00 116.00-129.00
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Posting Circular: Job-1537 Project Coordinator Position (September 2010 – June We extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who so kindly supported us in so many ways following Laine’s accident. We will never forget the outpouring of kindness, prayers and generosity so freely given to us. Thank you to family, friends, neighbours and businesses for all the hard work and generous donations for the benefit dance and auction. Thank you to all who made individual donations and for the fundraising by Parkland School, South Peace Motorcross Association and the Jayde Peters Memorial/Rockwell Pub golf tournament. A special thank you to Randy and Leanne Wilde, Domart Energy /Enermax and Bing’s Furniture whose efforts went “above and beyond”. The Dawson Creek area is truly the best place in the world to live!
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Public Advisory Notice Enerplex Second Floor Concession 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. Any questions and concerns should be directed to Community Services at (250) 785-4592, or by email to enerplex@fortstjohn.ca
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The workshop meets for six Wednesday evenings from 7 to 7 p.m. bc.ca. hosting two Healthy Happy Horses workshops September 26 • There will be Scottish Country Dancing evGirl Guides Thriftery Store) or call 250-787-1121. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MayPublic 28 Library will be in the Peace Country featuring different September 2 To register or for more information,• call topics TheTerry Fort St. John Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Central Elemen• A Youth Prevention Groupsimple may be heldhave weekly, in Cayer - Cordinator toll Day free at 1-866-902-3767 • Abbeyfield Houses of with Fort St. and Johndifferent is holding their AGM at workshop. • Oxygen Salon and Spa is joining handsor e-mail speakers for each BothRelapse closedtcayer@ for painting and flooring installation, tary. Come and learn steps, a fun theThompson afternoons atworkout Mental Health andnew Addiction dccnet.com. limited today.annual a planned re-opening 7 p.m. Northern LightsdoCollege. Everyone welcome. 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Please come and support homeHappy for Horses We• First inviteannual everyone the Palaeontology community and Theour Healthy workshop porarilyfeatursuspended. will still be outFairview. • The Derrick Dance Club is canceling the The Citizens Patrol is peopleIfwho canis volunteer at ing the fourthareas annual RoadSimply Show,bring speakers, prizes and senior’s living!For For more information Clara at to all•horse surrounding to Fossil take part! in door series should be call of keen interest peo- dances available. Storytimes willindependent begin in October. forseeking the summer. there enough inleast fivehorse hours a terest, month.they Perfect those newintothe town, conguided children’s activities. Held at donated the Tumbler Ridgeinformation Public (250) 785-6450. your non-perishable food items to be in more ple be they recreational or performance call (250) 785-3731. willfor start again fall.those We need about wanttotokeep make thegoing. community a safer Library and Rink. information (250) 11 May 29 exchange for Curling a ‘free’ hair cutFor andmore manicure! The contact owners or caregivers. All wishingcerned to attend are safety, September morewho support them For more into work, and play. coordinator 250-262242-3466. • Access Awareness St. John. to Stay tuned to the local food bank will be at the salon collecting the encouraged pre-register as it place will assist in live • Although summer is coming to a closeDay therein Fort formation callCall Richard at (250)Connie 785-4534. or RCMP liaison 250-787-8100. May 23during this charitable event. Come out are still many events Northeast Newsinforthe more donations refreshments happening cityinformation. and planning for workshop materials, 4530 FortRick Nelson Alcoholics - If you think you might have a8probCountryyour dance at Farmington Hall featuring coming Highwaysoon 40! is One-Stop May 30 Registration. This and lunch. Fees are $30 per person•per and• support community. work- Anonymous • Alcoholics Anonymous - Monday p.m. drinking. Call forChurch times andBasement places or someone to talk to Dance from 9 p.m. each,event avail-will be• The is holding a golf tournaSeptember 3 to 5to 1 a.m., no minors. Tickets $15 shop but are being offered at $50 lem as awith package year’s fromFort 10 Nelson a.m. to Woman 1 p.m. atof Industry Catholic (closed meeting); 250-785-8866. able at Farmington Store. more isinformation, callQuality Clarisse ment at the golf If course. Lotsto of door putterpre-registering to be won andby Sept. • The Sweetwater 905 ArtsFor Festival held on the dealprizes, for those 15. For Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Inn Northern Grand. you wish Fort Nelson (250) 843-7954. an extra if a member brings afurther friend that becomes contact a member. the farm of Emile and Larry Mattson and will register a table at this information Gerard Aldridge at Thursday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; eventprize for your organization - Monday 8 p.m. Catholic Church May over 24 50 musical acts, poets, visual and or group pick up Please Karen include (780) 494-2529 or (780) 251-0031. • Alcoholics Anonymous a form RSVP at CitytoHall, theProuse Visitorat kprouse@sd81.bc.ca Saturday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria; Sunday 8 Basement (closedp.m. meeting); Wednesday • The Forgotten -- Grizzly Valley Players present mati30North Peace Leisure multimedia artistsHouse and entertainers. Advance September 18 to 26 Centre,athe EnerplexMay or the Friendship Centre. 8 p.m. Catholic Church p.m. Catholic Church Basement; nee at 3arep.m. 5 of the Community Centre in Tumbler • The Welcome Wagon events, the Baby Shower and Grandtickets $50inforRoom the whole weekend or $60 at • The Great Canadian ShorelineBasement; Cleanup –Thursday a Pool. Cost for a table is $15. Deadline for entry • 8Cocaine Anonymous - TuesdaySaturday 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria; SundayBasement; 8 p.m. Friendship Ridge. parent Showcase will be taking place at theconservation Stonebridge Hotel at 1 which the gate and day passes are $40. Advance tickets is Sept. 8. national program, encouragCatholic Church Friday 8Centre p.m. HosCocaine Anonymous - Tuesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Baseat 6:30coast-to-coast p.m. areMay for 29 saletoin31Fort St. John at Patch Java and esplace Canadians to make a•difference September 12p.m. The Bridal Showcase will take pital Cafeteria. ment; Friday 8 p.m.• Hospital • Couple’s and Romance” Retreat at at The King’s MaySuperwalk 30 Whole Wheat“Love and Honey; in Dawson Creek shorelines • TheValley second annual for Parkin- by removing litter from along local Alanon -Cafeteria. Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Christian Camp. Accommodation available. 34 annual Trutch Gymkhana is being held atour theoceans Mile and •waterways Peace PhotoGraphics, Read’s Books and the For art further and thus protecting sons informawill take place•atThe Northern Lights College College (back door). Lights College (back door). Pouce Coupe • The Community Market is held at the Westtion or registration call (250) 827-3549. 206 Rodeo Grounds, lots ofwill camping space available and a gallery; and at the Rolla Pub and the Rolla Store. beside the road and be taking place at three locations on Charlie theTrutch parking lot with registra• Alcoholics - Friday 8 p.m. Old Library May 17information, to June 28 including artists and per- tion starting at 12concession willwalk be on site. Great family ages ride!! Please program For more Lake.fun, Thisall national conservation began Anonymous p.m. and the commencend Campground every Saturday except(closed). on long 250-786-0155 • Triathlon Training clinics are coming to Fort St.ing John. call Beth at (250) 262-5712 for more information. formance schedules visit www.sweetwater905. in 1994 with a handful of Vancouver Aquarium weekends. For more info or a vendor package at 1 Come p.m. • Computer at the PouceJaylene Coupe Arnold Seniors at Hall every Monout and learn about triathlon and get prepared for the local upcom- 17 and June ca. employees and volunteers who wanted to make Class September 18 4 please contact 250-774-2541 and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to250-774-6574. 12:00 p.m. and Low ImingSeptember triathlons. Held Ladies out of Arts townSummit dinner in conjunction with the Oil Men’s 7 on May 3, 4, and 6 are clinics on•swimming an immediate effect on their local day shorelines. In or Audrey Save the date for•the North East Reynolds exercise stroke improvement, bike tuning and equipment and triathlon. Golfobjective Tournament Clubare ofcurrently FSJ. Cocktails • “Where Art Thou” showcase in the lobby in 2010, there over 750pact cleanup sitesclass every Fort St. John! The of thepresented summitsby is OilWives PouceThursday Coupe from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Open everyone! information call Carol at 250-786-5673 Come hearoffrom local triathletes andinask questionsto about events, at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at registered the Pomeroy InnsCanada, and Suites. and foyer the community centre Tumbler across 324 of to them in BC.For more enhance the skills, knowledge and expertise • Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday 8 p.m. Old training,This preparation else youthat like. Sign up atworking the Tickets are $50 and entertainment, wine,please Chetwynd Ridge. will be aand greatanything chance to show For more dinner, info or dessert, registration, visit shore- Library (closed). 250-786-0155. of those and volunteering in include: the sector, • Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday and FridayCommunity at 8 p.m. at North Peace Leisure Poolareor alive contact Becky jewellry draw, games door prizes. Tickets available at Flowthe arts/culture groups and wellatin(250)787-5780 linecleanup.ca as well as toor strengthen networks withinand a region • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe 250-788-9658 bkeim@fortstjohn.ca for more information. ers by Tamee, Frontier Jewellers. Marlene (250) 785-8737 or the Friendship Centre. Tumbler Ridge. We want to grow our events/ to encourage increased communication, col- CallONGOING Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday • NA meets Wednesday 8 p.m. at thep.m. Airport waiting room. Upcoming local Triathlons include: Debbie at (250) 787-5100 for more information. Fort St. John nights 7:30atp.m. to 9:30 Ages 13 to 17. Tuesdays Minor ball 5 pm-7 pm at Chetwynd Dawson Creek May 24 June 6 • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you• think you & Thursdays: Chetwynd Ballpark &an Rec. Centre Diamonds. Fort St. John June 7 • Rotary Manor Annual Garagemight Sale have from a9problem a.m. to 12 noon. with drinking, come to • Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Tumbler Fort Nelson June 28 1121-90 Avenue. Household items, toys,Call furniture, coffee AAtools, meeting. for times and places or some-Ridge Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Wed. 8 p.m. 115 ComMay 12 to July 28 and donuts and much more. Donations after785-8866. May 4 (no one towelcome talk to (250) Street. 250-788-9658 mercial Park (Baptist Church). • Relapse Prevention Group - Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at appliances please). All proceed to toward programs andSclerosis • Fortresident St. John Multiple support • NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Air• Mondays: 6 pm doors open, 7 pm games begin. ComMental Health & Addiction Services. Contact Dennis at (250)262- activities. Rain or shine, no early birds, willorbe no sales group.there If you anyone youbeknow has MS and Bingo port-waiting room. Centre Rms.Tumbler 4&5. Ridge 5269. fore 9 a.m. have any questions or just need tomunity talk, please • Tuesdays: (55+)Anonymous Drop-In – Floor curling,Wed. carpet May 23 June 14 call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) TR Seniors • Alcoholics - meeting 8 board coffee Park & cookies. • The Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John will be hosting a • Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion walk, wheel, run and wheel- bowling, card &p.m. 787-2652. 115games, Commercial (BaptistCommunity Church). Centremay Room 1-4 pm. Small drop-in(55+) fee. Drop-In – Floor dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 chair challenge. Registration at 12:30,•event startsRelapse at 1 p.m.Prevention in Cen- Group A Youth be 5 from • Tuesdays: TR Seniors • Wednesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-Incard – Cribbage, & 100 Street. Music by Night Sounds. Members $10, non members tennial Park. For information, contact leader Lori Slater atat Mental held event weekly, in the afternoons Health curling, carpet bowling, & boardWhist games, good company. welcome!Community 7 pm in theCentre Library. Small $12. Everyone 19 and over is welcome. For information call Lucy (250) 787-1912 or slaterl@shaw.caand Addiction Services, #300 - 9900 – 100 Ave. Beginners coffee & cookies. Room 5 fee. at from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. at (250) 785-2867 or Judy at (250) 787-0460. July 12 For more information call Chrisdrop-in or Shaun Taylor May 23 • North Peace Horticultural Society their annual Garden (250)plans 262-5269. Taylor • Civil Air Search• and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every sec• The Magic of Sam Pearce Show is scheduled at the Stone- Tour. Bring your family and tour a •variety of Fort St. John– gar“Butterfly Families Families Supporting Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) ond Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call bridge Hotel with the show to benefit the Fort St. John Firefighters. dens. Families” is open to all caregivers ofTuesday childrenat the meetings every second Tuesday at the Taylor August 1 Bobmeet at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. May 25 to May 29 and youth with Special Needs. We the Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bob at • The Marilyn Leffler Memorial third Ride and Show ‘n Shine in supNewChild Totem 250-789-9152 Archery is noworat250-787-5802. the Taylor Community Hall • Do you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a B.C. governWednesday of every month at• the port of the Canadian Cancer SocietyDevelopment BC and Yukon Region. Regisand Thursdays fromHighway 6-9 p.m.RRA Contact newtotemment ministry or public agency? The B.C. Ombudsman may be Centre from 7 p.m.Tuesdays to 8:30 p.m., • The Alaska (Recreation Airtration begins July 1 for this all day10408 event at105 Casey’s PubDoes in Fort St. child archery.com. able to help. The Ombudsman’s staff will be in the following Avenue. your have learn- craft Association) meets every third Thursday at John. Show ‘n Shine awards for seven motorcycle and special • Theneeds? Alaska Highway communities on the dates listed below, and are available by aping, behavior or categories other complex the TaylorRRA Fire (Recreation Hall at 7:30 Aircraft p.m. ForAssociation) information a ride to thelike viewpoint on the meetscaregivevery thirdcall Thursday Taylor Fire or Hall at 7:30 p.m. pointment to discuss your problem or complaint. Call 1-800-567- lots of door prizes. Event includesWould you to connect with other Richardatatthe 250-782-2421 Heath at (250) to this fundraising event butForplease information call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at 2503247 to book an appointment or see www.ombudsman.bc.ca for Hudson’s Hope Road. Everyone welcome ers? Child minding available call 785-4758. to fight cancer. 785-4758. more info. ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) Dawson Creek August 21 to 23 Dawson Creek • Craft group for Mental Health and AddicFort Nelson May 25 785-3200 for more information. • The North Peace Horticultural Society presentstests, their pregnancy 16th an- options, • The peerDawsontions Creek Chamber of Thurs Commerce luncheons are Fort St. John May 26 • Pregnancy Clients. Meets 1:30 -3:30 at 1001 nual Flower Show and Exhibition atcounselling the North Peace held theatfirst of each month at Creek. noon at(250) the Best Western. Dawson Creek May 27 and Cultural support Cenare available theThursday 110 Avenue, Dawson 719-6525. tre. The event will be open to the public Aug.Pregnancy 22 from 3 p.m. Different guest speaker each month.Anonymous Members and- Non-members Mackenzie May 28 NorthonPeace Careto Centre. New loca• Alcoholics meets Mon., 7 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. p.m.10139 Awards welcome. Contact: Lesley 250-782 4868. Chetwynd May 29 tiontoat4#208 100presentaStreet (above TD Bank). Tues., Fri.,Pewarchuck & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health tions will take place at 4 p.m. Refreshments willMonday be available by If your eventsHospital or meeting you wish pubMay 27 Drop in hours and Wednesday fromnon-profit 10 Unit.group Wed.has 8 p.m. Education Room. is open. lished, bymeetings fax to (250) 787-7090 or via email to: edi• John and Eloise Bergen, missionaries working with ‘Hope for donations on both Saturday and Sunday a.m. towhile 2 p.m.the andshow Tuesday from noon to send 4 p.m.themAll are open. houseplants, patio plants, the Nations’ in Kenya were brutally attacked and severly wound- Categories include arrangements, orart, to make an appointment call ourtor@northeastnews.ca. 24 hour hot• Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. line at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and every Tuesday evening at Parkhill Community Enriching Your Life completely confidential. School 9700-5th Street, Dawson Creek. Enriching Your Life • New Totem Archery has changed locations • Relapse Prevention. Mental Health and Adfor the summer. We are at our outdoor range, dictions 1017-103rd Ave., Dawson Creek, (250) which is located north on a 100 Street on the 244 782-4410. Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. Everyone Road – take a Fort right St. afterJohn the vet clinic, signs are welcome! Please call to confirm meeting. on Family Eyecare”posted. We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays at • Prenatal Classes will be taking place at the Life “Focused is complicated 9808-101st Ave. 6:30 p.m. Bows are free to try as well. Everyone South Peace Child Development Centre this Phone: 785-2020 enough weTimmins keep Dr. -J.so Grant welcome. Contact newtotemarchey@live.com fall with classes in September, October and NoDawson Creek banking Dr. simple. John E. Gentles or www.newtotemarchery.com vember from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register at 900-102nd Ave. Suite 102 for more info. Dr. Todd J. 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