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On Sept. 3 a multitude of kids, youth and adults equipped with their preferred set of wheels covered the 25,000-squre foot park for the opening day. They were joined by city officials, the Fort St. John sports council, a representative from the MLA’s office, sponsors and skate park committee organizers Kirschner and Clinton Green. “We had a lot of hoops to jump through in this project and this is the end result,” said Green. The skate park committee approached city council in the summer of 2011, where they got the go-ahead to proceed with their project. The city donated the land, which is located on 93 Street and 93 Avenue, across from the developing new fire hall. The rest of the fundraising was left to the committee. In two years they
FORT ST. JOHN – Mayor Lori Ackerman and city manager Dianne Hunter took a two-day trip to Fort McMurray last week in hopes to learn from a community that has been down the road Fort St. John appears to be heading. “We have a very steady growth rate right now, and at this time it’s just manageable,” explained Ackerman. “There are a few projects on the books that, if approved, could really increase our growth rate dramatically. So, the intention of the trip was to go and visit a community that has experienced that type of growth rate from a resource industry perspective and see what they did and how they managed it.” The mayor and city manager met with the regional municipality’s mayor Melissa Blake and the chief administrative officer. The main lesson Ackerman and Hunter brought back was the importance of planning. “Plan big, and communicate those plan, if you don’t grow as quickly at least you got that plan for the future,” said Ackerman on what she learned from Blake. “What [Fort McMurray is] finding now is that buildings or streets were put in place because it was easy to do, only to find out a few years later that perhaps that street should not have been put there.” Part of Fort St. John’s planning process is considering boundary
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FORT ST. JOHN – The Rotary Skate Park opening couldn’t come any sooner for skateboarders, bikers and scooter-enthusiasts. “It feels like a long time comin’, at the same time I’ve been gone for the last little while so I feel like it just appeared, but I know that a lot of people worked really hard on it,” said skate park committee co-chair Adam Kirschner, who has been in between Fort St. John and Vancouver for the past year. “And the weather hasn’t been cooperating as much as they’d like to throughout the summer. So I think everyone is just excited to finally have it be out here, and able to try it out.”
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Municipal federation driving rail safety discussions JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Railroads have helped shape and develop the nation and still play an important role today. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has recently struck up a working group to ensure they continue doing so in a safe manner. After the train derailment in Lac-Megantic, Que. on Jul.
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6 that resulted in the explosion of multiple tank cars carrying oil and the confirmed death of 47 people, FCM president, Claude Dauphin received several emails from members that were concerned about rail safety. “You can imagine all the municipalities, all the councillors, all the mayors of the cities were concerned because we all have a railway system in our community. Where I live, where I’m the mayor of, it’s everywhere,” Dauphin said. The National Municipal Photo Contributed Rail Safety Working Group AFTER THE TRAIN DERAILMENT IN LAC-MEGANTIC EARLIER THIS SUMMER, THE FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (NMRSWG), comprised of HAS DECIDED TO MAKE RAIL SAFETY A PRIORITY FOR THEIR ORGANIZATION. nine municipal representaadding that different products being transported need diftives across Canada, had their second meeting on Aug. 23 and after several hours of ferent emergency responses. Inquires made to CN about the cargo going through discussion came to a consensus on three items of action to Dawson Creek and the Peace River Regional District were address rail safety issues. Their first priority is to equip and support municipal first not returned as of press time. Rail companies are responsible for the safety of their responders to rail emergencies. Dauphin and the rest of the working group believe it’s important for municipalities to rail line infrastructure, equipment and operations. This inknow what dangerous goods are being transported through cludes inspection, testing, and maintenance, according to their communities in order for first responders to be pre- Sara Johnston, communications officer at Transport Canada. She said that Transport Canada’s oversight includes pared in an emergency situation. “Firefighters, police officers, they need to know so... lo- monitoring the railway companies for compliance with cal services can plan and respond effectively to emergen- rules and regulation; they conduct audits, inspections and cies. The problem right now is that there is no regulation where appropriate, investigations. The second item the group adopted was to ensure federal that requires railways to share this information. This is why we’re calling for a partnership, a real partnership and we and industry policies and regulations address the rail safety need to know in regulation so that our first responders are concerns of municipalities. Continued on Page 21. fully equipped to respond to emergencies,” said Dauphin,
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Shell’s Saturn 1 enters commissioning stage JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - After a delay of approximately eight months Shell has finished construction on their latest natural gas plant, Saturn 1, and have entered the commissioning stage. Operators and staff will take the next two months to be trained on the equipment and conduct a series of tests before the plant will become operational. Once in operation, the plant will be able to produce a capacity of 200 million cubic feet of natural gas a day. Operations manager for northeast B.C. Rejean Tetrault said this amounts to approximately six per cent of what is produced in the province. “It’s the start of constructing gas plants...we believe that we can construct them efficiently and cost effectively, and we see it as a start really of one day being able to deliver larger volumes of gas, potentially to the coast,” said Tetrault. The natural gas produced from Saturn 1 will be delivered east through the TransCanada Groundbirch extension pipeline. Saturn 1 is the sixth natural gas processing plant built in Shell’s Groundbirch Venture, developed on 300 square miles of land in the Sunset Community Pasture.
Two more plants are expected to be built at the Saturn 1 location within the next decade. Saturn 1, 2 and 3 together will have a maximum production capacity of approximately 600 million cubic feet a day. Tetrault predicts this to be approximately 20 per cent of the gas produced in the province; he said the natural gas could potentially feed TransCanada’s proposed Coastal Gaslink Pipeline. Up until this point the biggest plant Shell has constructed was their Montney Four plant which began producing last year. “We’ve done smaller plants, this is the first time that we’ve done a plant to this size...this is the first one which we’ve sort of designed from the start if you would, with a fully integrated water management system, so we can do
the water recycling, etcetera,” Tetrault said. Shell partnered with the City of Dawson Creek to develop a water reclamation facility where residents’ waste water was cleaned and piped to the Groundbirch Venture to be used for hydraulic fracturing. Tetrault said it’s with this type of innovation that will help Shell become a major competitor in the natural gas industry. He lists the onsite turbines as another one of the project’s innovations. There is currently no power in the area, and Shell is planning on using the turbines for electricity until BC Hydro’s Dawson Creek Chetwynd Area Transmission line is installed.
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MINES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR SWAMP DONKEY SHALE PIT Take noƟce that Trent Lindberg of Swamp Donkey OilĮeld Services Inc. has Įled with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety ReclamaƟon Code for Mines in BriƟsh Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protecƟon and reclamaƟon of the land and water courses related to the proposed Sand and Shale mine located at SE ¼ SecƟon 13, Township 80 Range 16-W6M in the Peace River Regional District. A copy of the permit applicaƟon, including supporƟng documentaƟon, is available for public viewing at the Swamp Donkey OilĮeld Services Inc. oĸce located at Suite 101 10419 10th St. Dawson Creek, BC . Any person aīected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make wriƩen representaƟon to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, c/o Kris Bailey, Inspector of Mines, Mining and Minerals Division, North Central/Northeast Region, Suite 350 1011 4th Ave. Prince George, BC, V2L 3H9, Facsimile: 250 565 4328, with a copy to Trent Lindberg, c/o Swamp Donkey OilĮeld Services Inc. Box 2394, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4T9
Skatepark Continued from Front Page. raised over $626,000 with an additional $6,000 of in-kind donations. The provincial government presented a grant worth over $450,000 and the Fort St. John Sunset Rotary Club donated $150,000. Local companies and community residents donated the rest of the funds. When the skate park committee first started they teamed up with the sports council. “A group of young people approached our committee with a dream and a request,” said Gail Weber, a representative from the Fort St. John sports council. “They showed us the importance of all rec-
reation for young people in our community. Through their eyes we saw the need for unstructured recreation for those who can not take part in registered sports for many reasons, those who choose not to be part of registered sport and those who are registered in sport but still want something else to do in their free time.” The park is open to all age groups and has the potential to be expanded in the future. It is designed to accommodate all riding levels as it features different stair lengths, tabletops, ledges for grinding and sliding and a pool-style bowl. “This has everything you need to progress in whatever extreme sport you’re doing,” said Kirschner.
New Line Skatepark, a company that has built many parks across Canada and northern B.C, constructed the outdoor facility. While the park has been openly welcomed by its sponsors and users, one neighbour remains skeptical of the location. Roy Stagne lives on 93 Street, a few houses from the intersection that connects to the park. He said he’s concerned the park will draw kids “who are up to no good” into the neighbourhood. The location was chosen so it could be easily monitored by driving by. “It’s good, you know, you can keep tabs on [kids/youth] and you know where they are,” said Kirschner.
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Sikanni couple driven out by noise pollution KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The growing natural resource industry has brought thousands or people into the Peace region, but for one couple it’s done the exact opposite. Wayne and Jackie Allan were the owners of the Sikanni River Campground and RV Park, located two hours north of Fort St. John on the Alaska Highway, for the last nine years. They recently moved to Chilliwack (their retirement destination) sooner than they anticipated. “We thought we would be here another five years before we had to leave, just because of our age,” said Jackie, 58, “But we have been less happy this summer in particular. The last couple of years, we’ve been putting up the fight to just keep industry a little bit at bay.” The noise pollution is what had been keeping the couple up at night, as well as their customers who stayed at their campground, according to Jackie. “This summer is the first summer in our nine seasons that we had people making complaints … we had certainly noticed the noise and the trucks, I also noticed a real increase in the traffic on the highway driving it ourselves,” she said. Jackie doesn’t believe the traffic will subside anytime soon, so her and her husband have decided to beat the rush. “We’re on our way, we just feel sorry for the people who aren’t on their way,” said Jackie, like those who have deeper roots to the area like their neighbours and surrounding First Nations. “I’ve spoken to neighbours about it, and they are not as vocal as I am, but they get it, and then there is a large contingent of the neighbourhood who are making money,” said Jackie. This past season the couple reaped the benefits of the growing industry, with many workers purchasing full-time RV stays. “Wayne and I had a profitable year this year because the amount of work in the area,” explained Jackie. Yet, despite the increase in clientele, it’s not enough to keep them grounded along the Sikanni River. “We could stay here and take the money if we wanted to, but my guts just can’t stand it. I just want to cry when I see what’s going on in the area, it’s just not me. We bought this place because it was a pretty piece of land and it was a quiet little spot to call home.” Hardy Friedrich, communication manager with the Oil and Gas Commission, said maintaining quality of life for residents near oil and gas activity is a priority for the Commission. “Many quality of life requirements are addressed early when industry submits an application to the Commission—such as decibel limits for operations,” said Friedrich in an email. “After a permit is issued, if there is a complaint from a resident regarding noise, Commission inspectors are available 24-7 and will visit the scene with a decibel meter. If noise is above thresholds necessary actions will be taken. Industry also uses various techniques to minimize noise such
as buffers and noise-reduction mufflers.” While the Commission, a regulator for oil and gas companies as well as citizens, take these measures to combat noise pollution. Jackie didn’t push for any action to be taken. “We’ve mentioned it in passing, but with it being at the Alaska Highway, everyone can use it as they see fit.” Last year, though, she put up a fight to reduce water withdrawal from the Sikanni River for fracking purposes. “The one activity we put a lot of time and effort into was to ensure there was a compromise, was to make it bearable to offer our guests an enjoyable evening,” explained Jackie. The BC OGC issued a water-withdrawing permit in the Sikanni area near the Allen’s campground. “[The permit] contained a number of conditions to ensure noise re-
duction and continual noise monitoring,” said Friedrich. “Also, a landowner liaison was dedicated to working with the campground owners and the company to ensure information was being shared and find solutions to reduce noise levels,” he added. While that situation did improve, it was only a matter of time until noise pollution presented itself.
bulldozed, and the moose will be harder to find,” said Jackie. Jackie isn’t new to the north, or the Alaska Highway. “I’ve lived on the Alaska Highway for a lot of years, and been an advocate for tourists,” she said. Jackie and Wayne raised their family north of Fort Nelson for 30 years before they bought the RV Park. “As this activity increases, I don’t believe the tourist will experience the true Alaska Highway adventure that we remember years back, until they get north of Fort Nelson,” she said. Jackie has written Letters to the Editor to community newspaper in the Peace region regarding her situation, as she feels it’s important to voice experiences that are happening around the area. “Even if you don’t share the popular opinion that it’s all about economic development, if they have something to say they should feel comfortable saying it.”
We could stay here if we wanted to, but my guts just can’t stand it. I just want to cry when I see what’s going on in the area “[Industry activity is] just starting to happen … it will get busier and busier and busier, and there will be more cut lines, more roads pushed in, more berry patches
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MLA Update It is hard to believe that it has been 4 months since the election. Things have been very busy and very exciting representing Peace River South and I am happy to give this update. I was officially sworn in at the beginning of June and began my first month-long session in Victoria shortly after. After returning home from Victoria, work began on my new constituency office which is now open. I am very fortunate to have Cindy Fisher running the office and we are ready to assist you in any way we can. We are hoping you will join us on September 13th for our Grand Opening and Open House taking place from 10 am to Noon at the new office at 1100 Alaska Avenue in Dawson Creek. August was a very busy month in the South Peace. I was privileged to be invited and participate in the West Moberly Days and assist Chief Roland Willson with the pancake breakfast. (It seems like pancakes and MLA’s go together so I better get a treadmill) Once again I had the privilege of being part of the annual Dawson Creek Fall Fair pancake breakfast and parade. I would like to give a big thank you to Dale and Maxine Campbell for once again generously providing my wife Valerie and I horse drawn transportation for the parade. I also attended the Roman Mine announcement in Tumbler Ridge with Minister Bill Bennett which will add more sustainable jobs to our diverse region. I then enjoyed a great morning at the BC Parks celebration at Gwillim Lake for the opening of the new playground donated by Tech and Walter Energy. Thanks to all the parks staff, volunteers, organizers, and the members of the Doig River First Nation for the hospitality. September is gearing up to be a very busy month with committee meetings in Victoria, the annual Union of BC Municipalities Annual Convention and travels around the Peace making presentations. I am looking forward to doing monthly updates to let you know what is happening that affects all of us in the South Peace and what I have been doing to represent you. Please remember to let me know if you will ever be in Victoria, if it is while I am there I would love to show you around the Legislature. Cindy and I are happy to help with any issues concerning the Provincial Government. Please use any of the contact methods below or go to my website at www.mikeberniermla.ca to send us an email message. Please remember to include your full address in any correspondence so that we can contact you. Mike Bernier, MLA South Peace
Reporting on a death There’s never an easy way to call a family, friend or coworker of a person who has passed away—especially if you’re not sending condolences. Yet this is something that journalists deal with every day. My fellow journalists have encountered this time and time again, myself included. Nobody wants to be the person who comes knocking on the door, or making that phone call to get a quote, but at the end of the day it’s still part of our job description. From my experience, it doesn’t get any easier. I don’t particularly want to make those calls. It’s not something that excites me, or entertains me. I don’t do it because I think it will make my story ‘juicier’ or more eye catching. I don’t bask in this. Not one bit. I do, however, make these calls, or approach those who
have lost someone to understand the story to it’s fullest. I know that there is never one side to a story, and so my job, or should I say duty, is to present the other side. If I get a news release about a death that I feel the public should be aware of, as it may raise safety or social issues, my duty is to find out how and why. This may lead me to contacting those who may have been personally or professionally affected. There is no easy way to do this, and I understand being turned down. I get it, if I was on the other side of the line I’d most likely do the same thing. But there is a standard of reporting that I must abide by. I know that as journalists I am not going to be liked by everyone, but I have to take chances that may possibly give me an insight into the truth. When it comes down to it, I seek accuracy. That may mean I’ll step on toes, but I’d rather have taken those steps than nothing at all. Kyla Corpuz Assistant editor
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Historic homes open at North Peace Museum KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – A historic homestead and government building have been brought back to its former glory and its doors are now open for the public at the North Peace Museum. The museum hosted a ribbon-cutting cer-
emony on Sept. 7 with special guests Harold Billings and Alene Peck. Billings worked for the BC provincial police and the RCMP as well as a safety inspector before retiring in 1985. He was the honoured guest for the opening of a B.C. government building that was used twice as a jail. The building was fully renovated with police barracks, a kitchen and exhibits of past officers who served the area.
It took over a decade to finish the police barracks. It was renovated and moved several times before it was fully completed for viewing at the museum. The other site was the Paddy Carroll and Peck cabin. It once belonged to Peck, the second special guest. It was originally built in the 1940s by Paddy Carroll, who sold it to the Pecks 10 years later.
The cabin had then been rented to different couples, but always remained on the Peck’s land. In 2004 the Peck’s sold the property to Gene McGregor who donated the cabin to the North Peace Historical Society. Heather Longworth, the North Peace Museum curator said the two buildings were renovated through grants from the Regional District.
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Photo Credit Kyla Corpuz THE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AT THE NORTH PEACE MUSEUM FOR THE POLICE BARRACKS , WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY THE PADDY CARROLL AND PECK CABIN OPENING.
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Zimmer to back D.C.’s next water security move JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK -Water Security has been on the minds of city councillors and residents alike for over a year. Member of Parliament for Prince-George-Peace River Bob Zimmer has also become aware of the city’s water issues, after hearing concerns from a number of residents. During a special visit to council on Sept. 3, Zimmer noted that the most popular concern he’s heard from his constituents is water security. He recognized the City of Dawson Creek’s partnership with Shell and their collaborative development of the water reclamation facility to reduce industry’s use of potable water, and highlighted the importance of being able to sustain the growing oil and gas industry. “I still hear the long-term concerns of being able to sustain an industry that needs water, and municipalities that needs water as well,� Zimmer said.
“Fort St. John has already got the oil industry and you have it here in a big way, too, and it’s expanding. We wouldn’t want to limit that growth for something as simple as water, or something like that,� he added. Council is currently examining different sources of water the city could access for future sustainability. Their SureWater campaign has provided an opportunity for public feedback. Zimmer said that he would like to help the city in securing their water through whichever method is decided. “If you want to pursue another water source in the way of a pipeline or wells ... I’d like to pursue that with you. If you want to go for federal money, I would like to help you that way. No guarantees, but I would definitely go to bat for it,� he said. Zimmer added that he would try and track down any source of funding he could for the potential project, however; city council would first need to approve the project before funding can be sought. Zimmer acknowledged that this situation can become a lot like the chicken and the
egg paradox: municipalities need to know where their source of funding for projects is going to come from before they can approve the project and apply for funding. “The project needs to be initiated and start before I can go and seek funding for it,� Zimmer said. After meeting with the president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Mayor Mary Sjostrom, Zimmer heard their organization wanted more investment into infrastructure. The MP added that infrastructure was an issue across Canada, and that the federal government would need to make cuts in order to fulfill Sjostrom’s request. “To accommodate the extra spending in infrastructure, what would you like us to cut? Because there is a finite amount of money, it’s called the taxpayer’s wallet. We can only keep going back to that wallet so much before people say enough, and I think people are there now,� he said. Zimmer said the government is looking for advice on how it should pay for the
resquested infrastructure projects and areas where they believe funding can be cut or maximized. “We need some advice, [such as] ‘we think you’re spending too much here or there,’ and just give us your response,� Zimmer added. Last year, Zimmer opened up an office in Dawson Creek. Coun. Shaely Wilbur thanked Zimmer for doing so, stating that many of his constituents appreciate it. Zimmer is only able to visit his constituents in his large Prince George-Peace River riding a week out of the month. He said he is hoping to extend the hours in the Dawson Creek office, but is still working out how he can make that possible with three other offices open. “It’s good to have a presence here and open up the office at least one more day a week, but we’ll see how that can happen with current staffing as well. It’s good to be here and good to have the office open finally,� Zimmer said.
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Beatton Journals: September 1913 Mon 1st Self busy with Indians. In afternoon working at the books. The Steamer arrived from P.R.L. with freight for R. Brothers and a few passengers. Very little freight for this Post. Tues 2nd Self busy at odd jobs. The mail left this morning for Grande Prairie. Constable Hidson left for Puskupe Prairie. The Steamer left about 3 PM for the Crossing a few passengers going down including George who is going down to stay with Mr. George. Walter King came in this evening. Cloudy and looks like rain. Wed 3rd Started to rain early this morning and continued all day. Self busy in office. Thurs 4th A fine day with a few showers. Self as yesterday. Fri 5th Self & 2 of the Boys went out to the hay. Mon 8th Came in this evening from the Hay having finished at the old Hay Grounds. About 25 loads. Tues 9th Self at odd jobs around the place. Continues fine weather. Wed 10th Self in office. A fine clear day. 2 Indians came in from Cache Creek and report Bear very numerous. Thurs 11th Self as yesterday. In the afternoon Kenny & Self stalked the oats in yard. Continues fine weather. Taylor came up for a few supplies. Fri 12th Self in office. Out haying. Mon 15th Came in from hay camp. Tues 16th Self busy at odd jobs and got hurt and hardly able to move. Burt Greyeyes and 3 others came down from H. hope. Wed 17th Self in office. Kenny attending to the Store. A fine clear day. H. Garbitt & D. Miller came down from H. Hope. The mail canoe came in from the Hope. River rising. Thurs 18th Rain this morning. The white men all left for the Hope this morning. Kenny left for the Hay
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extension, said Ackerman, who added that extending the city limits is vital in accommodating growth. “We’re looking right now at a boundary extension and what that would look like. Regardless of whether or not the plans would actually go forward we need to plan what a community would
grow in a sustainable fashion with dense residential areas then they need to be connected to a community water and sewer system.” While Fort McMurray is looked upon as a resource town that has succumbed to its rapid growth, after making the visit Ackerman has a different view on it.
Extending the boundaries is crucial with the growth that is expected to come look like,” she said. Boundary extension has been on the table since the late 2000s, but has been met with opposition from rural residents. “Extending the boundaries is crucial with the growth that is expected to come,” said Ackerman. “We’re just about at our end for land that is available, and so, if we’re going to
“I think after being in Fort Mac, if someone said to me ‘Never go to Fort Mac,’ I’d say, ‘You’ve never been there.’ You need to experience it … even though they have a different type of industry … it’s a community that has some fabulous attributes and I think we could definitely learn from their lessons.”
Camp to put up a little more hay. The River still coming up. Fri 19th A fine clear day. The River still rising. Cold toward evening. Sat 20th Self in office. Cloudy and looks like rain. Sun 21st Hazen arrived from the Nelson River for Mr. Milligan. The mail got in this evening. Mon 22nd Self busy in Store and at odd jobs. Kenny & Murray making Hay. Rain towards evening. Tues 23rd A fine clear day. River falling. Self busy in office all day. Wed 24th Self busy in Store. Hazen, Milligan’s partner, left today for the Nelson River. A fine clear day. Thurs 25th Self busy at odd jobs. Continues very fine weather. Fri 26th The SS Peace River arrived and brought
a lot of freight up for both parties. Busy checking freight. Kenny and Barnes finished haying. Sat 27th Busy unloading and hauling up freight. The Steamer preparing to leave for Hudson Hope. Self going up to the Hope for a visit. Kenny left in charge of the Post. SS Peace River left at noon for H. Hope. Mon 29th The Steamer got back this evening. Had to turn back from Halfway River as the water is too low to go farther up. The freight was all left in charge of Mr. Cadenhead. Tues 30th The Steamer left this morning for P.R.L. 3 of the children going down with her to school. Beatton Journals provided courtesy of the North Peace Museum
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PRRD looking at waste to energy plant JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Peace River Regional District is continuing to investigate the potential for a waste to energy project, that if implemented, would support their overarching vision of having zero waste in the region. The directors have recently commissioned a study that will look at potential regional partnerships for developing and building a waste to energy facility. The recommendation came from the Solid Waste Committee; they asked that the board commit $10,000 to hire Conestoga-Rovers and Associates to carry out the investigation. The recommendation was approved during their Aug. 22 meeting. As a part of the contract, the associates will scan and search for companies that produce a lot of waste in the area. They will then conduct interviews with possible partners to determine whether they have the potential to integrate a waste to energy facility within their operations. After assessing each company’s industrial process, their energy use and description, fuel type currently used and their steam and heat requirement, the associates will rate each on project compatibility and suggest which potential partnerships the district should pursue further. “They are basically going to pound the pavement and knock on some doors of heavy industry that have a large amount of waste, to see if anything can be garnered in producing a facility that might ultimately take our waste rather than burying it,” said Shannon Anderson, deputy chief administrative officer and general manager of environmental services for the district. Anderson said that the project would just be another option for the region to achieve their overarching goal of zero waste. He said that the region hopes to divert waste from their landfills and promote recycling materials as an alternative to taking them to the dump. “We must look at alternatives to burying our garbage. Waste to energy plants are throughout the world and are effective and efficient with almost no pollution. We toured one in Denmark that was 99.97 percent clean. We must do something different than what we are presently doing,” said Solid Waste Committee chair, director Bruce Christensen, via email. Waste to energy facilities usually incinerate the collected waste and then through different mechanisms convert it into energy. That energy then has the potential to be sold to the grid with an opportunity for some cost recovery.
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Investigating the possibility of an energy to waste project is a part of the Solid Waste Management Plan, adopted by the board in 2008. The board has already explored the feasibility of the project; a report from 2010 stated that the regional district does not produce enough waste to justify the development of a facility. It said waste to energy facilities need at least 300,000 tonnes of waste a year, the PRRD only collects approximately 60,000 tonnes of waste at its landfills annually. If the district does attract an interested partner, a number of things would have to happen before construction begins, according to Anderson. The project would have to go through an environmental assessment and gain approval, impact studies would have to be completed, and entering into a long-term agreement with the company would also have to be investigated. “This isn’t something that would happen over night...by the time that it is built and then by the time it’s producing energy, you’re talking a number of years down the road,” Anderson said. “It’s just an investigation, we haven’t agreed to anything. We’re looking at it, it doesn’t mean that we’re going to run out and do it tomorrow...we’re not building this tomorrow, it’s just purely feasibility at this point and seeing what can come out of this,” he said. Conestoga-Rovers and Associates expect their investigation to conclude within two months.
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DAWSON CREEK - The local Sons of Norway Lodge 79 celebrated their bicentennial last weekend doing what they do best, hosting a party complete with food, music and dancing. While president of the club, Vern Braaten, said that the organization likes to keep a low profile in the community, their social gatherings are always lively. “It was a really fun organization to be involved in and we had lots of good times together and I guess what we do best is have fun and eat lots of Norwegian food,” he said. Braaten’s brothers were active in the Sons of Norway lodge in Prince George. They promoted opening a lodge in Dawson Creek. Eventually, a district organizer visited the city and Lodge 79 officially formed on Aug. 10, 1963. They had 53 members at the time. The Sons of Norway are a fraternal organization who at first aimed to help newcomers into the country to integrate into society. They have since started to promote their cultural heritage. “It’s evolved now to where we kind of try to keep some of the traditions alive for the younger generations, so that’s kind of what it’s all about. There’s some things in the arts and cooking and things like that that we try to keep alive,” said Braaten. In the past the lodge has hosted cooking classes where attendees learned how to make the traditional fish dish, lutefisk, and their popular lefse dessert. Workshops teaching how to speak Norwegian, do Hardanger embroidery and Rosemaling (a type of decorative painting) were also held for members during the past 50 years. In previous years, they have also hosted a skiing tournament. Members meet once a month through September to June to attend a number of social activities. Every May 17, the group celebrates Norway’s national holiday, Norwegian
Photo Submitted THE SONS OF NORWAY LODGE 79, FROM DAWSON CREEK, HOSTED THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AT THE ROLLA HALL LAST SATURDAY. MEMBERS CELEBRATED WITH GUESTS FROM THE SURROUNDING LODGES IN GRANDE PRAIRIE AND PRINCE GEORGE. THEY HONOURED LONG TIME MEMBERS AND ENJOYED TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN FOOD, MUSIC AND DANCING.
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Constitution Day, when Norway was declared an independent nation in 1814. Although the Sons of Norway are not a recognized service club, they do try to lend a hand whenever it is needed. They have helped in the purchase of two saunas for the Centennial Pool, equipment for the ski hill, various benches around the city, and furnishings for a room at Peace River Haven. They have also made cash donations to several charitable organizations including: the Dawson Creek Senior Citizens’ Building Fund, Canadian Cancer Society, the Library Association, the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation, the Salvation Army, and the Child Development Centre. “Once in awhile, we always like to do some little thing that will help somebody along the way...we just used to do a few projects and support worthwhile causes, even though it’s not our sole purpose,” said Braaten. Their membership is currently hovering around 80, and although it has grown since 1963, membership is also declining from where it once was. Braaten said that the average age of their membership is getting older and he is finding less youth want to be involved; he said this is the trend with other clubs in the area as well like the Elks and the Royal Canadian Legion. “Our world has changed, young people aren’t as interested in lodges...every club has that problem and we do too...it’s the way things are now...so probably this lodge won’t see another 50 for sure, but it’s served a really good purpose for a lot of years,” he said. Braaten said he believes it will be awhile before the lodge closes, and in the meantime will continue to enjoy the fellowship the Sons of Norway offers. “I think just enjoying the fellowship and I guess helping the older people as they get older...it’s important to keep them involved and I guess it’s the one thing in their life that has been pretty constant,” Braaten said about the organizations plans for the future.
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Fish Creek Community Forest Silviculture Trail closed to help residents become familiar with the plant life and wildlife of the area, including the Anatomy Trail, Silviculture Trail, and the Multi-Purpose Trail. The public is still welcome and encouraged to continue to utilize the Anatomy and Multi-purpose Trails during the closure of the Silviculture Trail system.
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that the man is still in critical condition, said Shelkie. Just over a month ago, a 23-year-old Taylor resident died after a collision on his motorcycle with a commercial tractor trailer. At the time of the incident, RCMP had not ruled out the motorcycle’s speed as a contributing factor to the accident. While Shelkie said it’s important for drivers to be mindful of motorcyclists, motorcyclists should also take extra caution because they are not guarded in the same way as a driver in a vehicle. “[Motorcyclists] really need to obey the speed limits and be at your top driving abilities. [Motorcycles] are so much more dangerous in that if there is a crash in a motorcycle you’re likely to come out of it harmed.”
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CALGARY– The energy industry took a significant step [on Sept. 9] to address the issue of rising workplace fatigue with the official launch of a set of guiding principles, the Fatigue Risk Management Guiding Principles. Six industry associations applied their stamp of approval to the document which represents a foundation for advancing awareness and mitigating the risks. “Compounded by the labour shortage, fatigue is a growing safety issue in the workplace,” said Enform ENTERTAINMENT President and CEO Cameron MacGillivray. “Today’s
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Jail N’ Bail raises over $30,000 for Camp Good Times KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca
“You really see people rise to the ocassion, they come in their bail is set at $300 or $500 and very often they will leave with $1,000 or more and that is really good to see,” said Egan. “The community steps up to the plate and gets behind the cause.” Last year, Fort St. John raised $33,000. This year their goal wasn’t to beat last year’s amount, rather the amount raised by Dawson Creek.. The nighbouring city’s Jail N’ Bail raised just over $39,000. By the end of the day, the bail amounts raised over $30,000, not quite beating the Dawson Creek Jail N’ Bail, however the entire scope of the Fort St. John’s RCMP detachment raised around $53,000 for Cops for Cancer. The other aspect of this fundraiser was
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Examples: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2013 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998/$19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.19% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $113/$113 with a cost of borrowing of $3,555/$3,555 and a total obligation of $23,553/$23,553. >3.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,880 financed at 3.99% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 416 weekly payments of $47 with a cost of borrowing of $2,844 and a total obligation of $19,724. †0.0% purchase financing for 36 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2012/2013 Jeep Compass, Patriot and 2013 Dodge Dart models. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,980, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $217.69; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $16,980. §2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $29,495. §2013 Dodge Journey R/T shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $31,640. §2013 Dodge Dart GT shown. Late availability. €$10,750 in Cash Discounts are available on new 2013 Ram 1500 models (excluding Reg Cab) and consist of $9,250 in Consumer Cash Discounts and $1,500 in Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. See your dealer for complete details. ¤Based on 2013 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). 2013 Dodge Journey SE 2.4 L 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.7 L/100 km (37 MPG) and City: 11.2 L/100 km (25 MPG). 2013 Dodge Dart AERO (Late Availability) – Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.3 L/100 km (39 MPG). ^Based on 2013 Ward’s Middle Cross Utility segmentation. **Based on 2013 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ≠Based on Automotive News classification and 2013 Ram 1500 3.6 L V6 4x2 and 8-speed transmission. 11.4 L/100 km (25 MPG) City and 7.8 L/100 km (36 MPG) Highway. Based on 2013 EnerGuide fuel consumption guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for complete EnerGuide information. 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Dawson Creek celebrates International Literacy Day JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca
around the world, low literacy skills can lead to exclusion, violence, inequality and racism. “On a more local scale having higher literacy rates is important to people for their physical health, for rates of civic participation, stronger economies, more resilient communities. On a global scale having higher literacy rates can remove obstacles to things like having a better quality of life,” said Mobley. She said that while 40 per cent of Canadians are functionally literate, over a quarter of those 40 per cent can only deal with very simple reading tasks and about 15 per cent have prob-
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lems with all printed material. This year’s theme was Literacy for the 21st Century and Mobley had small presentations prepared about how today’s communication and technology has changed our world view. Wireless devices, having the ability to record video and take photographs anywhere in the world and shares across continents, have changed the way we perceive the world. “It is so instantaneous, and it’s very raw...it has changed the way we as a global community do everything. It’s how we communicate it’s how we share information, it’s how we access information,” Mobley said.
DAWSON CREEK - Although International Literacy Day has been celebrated for over 40 years by the United Nations, this is the first year Dawson Creek Literacy Now has joined in on the festivities since forming in 2006. Last Sunday the organization hosted a read-in at the public library, where residents of all ages were encouraged to sit down and read for 15 minutes. Children’s books were given away to the first 50 people, and crafts were also onsite for younger readers. “Reading for 15 minutes a day can increase a child’s readiness for kindergarten, it can improve people’s literacy skills, and for older people, help maintain literacy skills,” said Michele Mobley, literacy outreach coordinator for D.C. Literacy Now. Mobley said that she knew of other communities doing read-ins in the past and thought it would be a good way to raise awareness on a local scale. She said that just over 40 per cent of CanadiPhoto Jill Earl ans have low literacy skills. MICHELE MOBLEY OF DAWSON CREEK LITERACY NOW AND HEIDI KUX-KARDOS OF SUCCESS BY 6 CELEBRATE INTERNAFurther, that in a lot of cases
“Who gets the impact after that? Impact on public safety, impact on the economy, impact on the environment, the river in Lac-Megantic was full of oil. We’re stuck with the impact after that,” he said. The last priority approved was the prevention of downloading of rail safety and emergency costs to municipal taxpayers. Their hope is that all rail companies will be expected to get third party liability insurance, even in the event of bankruptcy, to prevent the downloading of liability costs on taxpayers. “ T h e insurance coverage should reinforce our regulation to make sure these companies have a very very good insurance coverage, and if they are self-insured they should have sufficient liquidity to make sure that we won’t be stuck with the bill,” Dauphin said. FCM and the NMRSWG are working together with the Ministry of Transport to come up with feasible recommendations and policies. After the group agrees on recommendations, they will be brought to the FCM board in November in hopes of adoption. If they are adopted by the FCM, the recommendations will then go to the Ministry of Transport for possible action. Dauphin said that the collaboration with the Ministry of Transport is essential for information sharing and developing the best recommendations possible. “It’s a great, great collaboration, that’s why I’m very confident for the future ... Three days before she [Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt] was appointed by Prime Minister Harper, she came to Lac-Megantic; she came on the grounds, she came to see the people... it’s a clear priority for them and it has to stay like that,” Dauphin said.
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Finance committee to stop in Dawson Creek, videoconference FSJ
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FORT ST. JOHN – The province’s finance committee will be in Dawson Creek on Oct. 7, but Fort St. John resident will have to communicate through a video-conference session on Oct. 16. The committee is making their annual tour to consult with British Columbians on the 2014 budget.
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Mayor Lori Ackerman, city councillor Lary Evans, regional district members Arthur Hadland and Karen Goodings, as well as Taylor mayor Fred Jarvis and district councillor Betty Ponto attended the event. Ken Boon, who had worked on renovating the police barracks gave a presentation about the long, but rewarding process of getting it to its final stage and Ruth Ann Darnall, who rented the Paddy Carroll and Peck cabin also talked about life living in the cabin.
Open Mon-Sat 12pm to 7pm • 10611 - 101 Avenue, Fort St. John
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Directions from 100 street Fort St John BC: Go north on 100 street which will turn into Rose Prairie Rd (previously also known as 101 RD) follow highway sign to Rose Prairie for 47 km. Turn right onto 270 Rd (70 meters) take slight left onto Bergen Rd for 4.3 km, then turn left onto Berresheim Rd for 1.4 km. Watch for Rhythm Auction signs!
Photo Credit Kyla Corpuz ALENE PECK CUTS THE RIBBON FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE PADDY CARROLL AND PECK CABIN ON SEPT. 7.
Auctioneer’s Note: John and Betty have retired and now have chosen to sell a fine line of equipment by auction.
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FARM EQUIPMENT: 4100 International 4x4 -4 wheel steering tractor, 1066 International tractor c/w 2350 loader, 8480 CASE International Round Baler, 499 New Holland Haybine, 660 Auto Wrap New Holland Baler, 10 wheel hay rack, tandem bale wagon, 6 wheel side hay rack, 6�grain auger (30’), 7� x 51’ Westfield grain auger c/w Briggs 14.5 Hp, International 75-20’pull type swather, New Holland 905 swather for parts, 30’ drum packer, 11 section folding diamond harrows, 14’ deep tillage cultivator, 16’ deep tillage disc, 20’ Melroe seed drill, Big Chief CCIL pull-type combine for parts, swather roller, 5 bottom John Deere plow, 6 bottom John Deere plow, 1060 Case combine, 905, self-propelled New Holland swather, fertilizer spreader, seed drill, swather rollers, sod buster, snow blade for a 8480 tractor, tandem livestock trailer, livestock feeders (6), 10’ corral panels (15), 500 gal fuel tanks c/w stands (2), seed sorter, drill fill auger, 12’gates (4), hydraulic hole driller, hole augers, 5 twist in posts, TOOLS: Lincoln Welder on wheels, Miller welder, cut off saw, grease guns, welding helmet, chainsaw, hacksaw, table saw, bolts, nails, screws and belts, jacks, crow bars, boomers, chains, assortment of u-belts, comealong, chain hoist, tool box, 3000lb press vise, air compressor, wrench sets, drill bits, ž “ socket set, drill press, generator, pile driver, cutting torch, grinder, wrenches
“The committee would like to hear British Columbians’ priorities and financial concerns for next year’s provincial budget,� said committee chair Dan Ashton. “We encourage any interested individuals and organizations to attend a public hearing or to make a submission,� added deputy chair Mike Farnworth. There are 15 other communities the finance committee will engage with. Registration for public hearings opens on Sept. 10, and the deadline to submit concerns and input is Oct. 16. The report will be released on Nov. 15.
Larger consignments are welcome at this sale. Please contact Aron before September 25th to consign your items Aron - (250) 261-4198 License # 334497 (bonded)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Absentee bids must be made one day prior to the auction sale date. Everything sells unreserved and to the highest bidder only. No warranties or guarantees on items being sold, everything is sold as is where is. All sales must be paid for on day of sale by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard or certified cheque. A letter from bank guaranteeing payment is required if paying by cheque. Listings are subject to additions and deletions. Visit globalauctionguide.com
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For more information in listings call John at (250) 787-2932 VEHICLES: 2001 2500 GMC ž ton extended cab pick-up 139383km, 1989 FORD 4x4 pick-up, 1996 Chevy 1 ton 15 pass. Van, 1993 Chevy ½ ton 4x4 pick-up, 1995 2 wheel drive FORD pick-up, 1972 Chevy grain truck w. hoist ATVs: 300 Honda Quad, Yamaha 3 wheeler, Sangster Craft motor boat 75 Hp Johnson engine c/w trailer, 2 wheel trailer, ATV trailer YARD EQUIPMENT: 12.5 Hp Craftsman ride on lawn tractor, rotor tiller, satellite dish, light plant, ice auger, weed wacker, garden tools, garden hose, electric push lawn mower, snow fence, pressure washer, BBQ, step ladder, extension ladder, wheel barrow, tree trimmer, extension cords FEED/SEED: approx. 4300 bushels of oats, round hay bales, seed oats (red clover, climax timothy mixed) Orchard grass seed, MISC: 4x8 sheets of wallboard, fibreglass, insulation, windows, glass panes, used lumber, roofing, ropes, tarps, shelving, gas fittings, electric motors, roller chains, baler twine, tines, side rake teeth, pickup fingers, bearings, water pump, auger motor, saddle, horse tack, 18.4-26 tire on 16� rim 10 ply, quantity of pipe and flat iron CAMPING: camper, camp stove, camp fuel, bug killer, homemade meat smoker, Coleman propane bottles, lamp oil, bicycle, tent, picnic cooler
Real Estate Auction ~ Starting Price Must Start at $515,000 • Sales starts at approximately 12:30pm Agri-Business - Amazing ranching opportunity with over 635 acres, 4-bdrm/2 baths home located North of Fort St. John on the Rose Prairie Road. Land is fenced and crossed fenced with 6 dugouts throughout the property for caĆŠle, 30x50 Quonset shop, 4 metal granaries, 4 wooden sheds and much more. The home has been well maintained and oÄŤers you 2 bdrms up/2 down, open kitchen and living room with a lot of extra touches. 18742 Berreshiem RD, Fort St. John (Zone 60) – Rural W 100th, BC, V0C 2H0 For more informaĆ&#x;on contact WynneĆŠe Lowes at Remax AcĆ&#x;on Realty for an informaĆ&#x;on package. Cell 250-262-9966
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Fall cleaning check list
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FORT ST. JOHN - Inspector Pat Egan was pleased to present a $750-scholarship to Mandy Wuth, a recent graduate from North Peace Secondary School. Mandy will be attending the University of Toronto and working towards her Undergraduate Degree in Forensic Science. The Fort St. John RCMP scholarship is awarded annually to a local student who is pursuing a career in Law Enforcement, Corrections or associated studies.
Mining Continued from Page 10. there because they have to pay for the permitting end of it somehow,” said Fraser. According to a government report, the activities that are exempt from the permitting process will allows mines inspectors to focus on higher impact activities inspections. “By reducing the administrative burden on Mines Inspectors, the Ministry can increase the amount of time spent in the field conducting inspections and ensur-
ing compliance.” Mineral exploration has increased from $29 million in 2001 to $680 million in 2012. The province reached its reduced backlog target in 2012 and is working on reducing the average turnaround time, which is 65 days as of this past June. The Association for Mineral Exploration BC supported the government’s latest move to expedite mining processes through online sources. “The launch of the online permitting process is a positive initiative towards
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obtaining a permit for exploration programs in a more efficient and effective manner,” said Gavin C. Dirom, president and CEO of AME BC, in a press release. “By using this new online system we are optimistic that our members will have their permit applications reviewed in a more timely way so that they can re-focus their time and money on discovering mineral deposits that can be developed safely for the socio-economic benefit of all British Columbians.”
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Doing a little fall cleaning has lot to do with conservation as well as preservation, and it starts right in your own house and your own backyard. This September round up the family and have a fall work bee! Autumn is a great time to de-clutter in the great outdoors as well as the indoors - especially when many bugs, pests and rodents are hanging around waiting for an invitation to winter inside a nest of throw aways, a pile of lumber or debris. Special attention should always be given to the type of cleaning products being used because we’ve learned that everything we add to the watershed eventually works its way back to us. Phosphate levels and chemical levels matter and using grandmother’s recipe of vinegar, hot water, baking soda, soap plus a whole lot of elbow grease is still the best recipe to clean by. Outdoor Checklist • Wash the outside of your windows.The summer can be just as harsh on windows as the winter.
Don’t wait until spring to give your whole house a brighter outlook by washing your windows • Before you store your patio furniture and children’s outdoor toys, wash them off and cover them in plastic or old bed sheets • Check the caulking, seals and weather stripping around all windows and doors and repair as needed. Wipe down window wells and ledges. Hose and wipe down exterior doors • Drain and store garden hoses. If you have an in-ground sprinkler system, have it professionally blown out and winterized • Check gutters, downspouts and clear out debris to avoid ice dams • Clean out your garage and hose out all the summer dirt and grime • Indoor Checklist • Have your fireplace and chimney inspected, cleaned so that it’s ready for winter use • Change your furnace filters every 2-3 months for cleaner air and a
more efficient heating system • Fall is a good time to replace batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. • Get your beds ready for a cozy winter without mites or bedbugs. Fall is also a good time to do twice-annual mattress turns. Flip your mattress this fall and next spring, turn it end-to-end. Launder or dry clean all bedding you don’t do every week, such as mattress pads, pillows, blankets, bed skirts and bedspreads • Schedule a professional carpet cleaning or rent a carpet cleaner and do it yourself • Clean out your kitchen cupboards and pantry, paying particular attention to baking supplies and dates that have expire
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On Thursday, September 5, 2013, 960 head of cattle went through our ring D1 - D2 Cows 72.00-76.00 D3 - D4 Cows 68.00-71.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 70.00-83.00 Bologna Bulls 73.00-88.00 Feeder Bulls 80.00-90.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Milk Cows N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (younger) 1300.00-1575.00 Cow/ Calf Pairs (older) N/A
STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:
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100.00-117.00 110.00-125.00 115.00-134.00 128.00-140.00 130.00-143.00 132.00-147.00 130.00-155.00 150.00-168.00
Next Regular Sale - Thursday, September 12th
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UPCOMING Fort St. John • Sept. 14: “Ladies: You are Invited: Beth Moore “Living Proof Live” Simulcast @ the North Peace MB Church, 10816 106 St. Check www.npmbchurch.com for more information” • Sept. 14: 4th Annual Zombie Walk at Centennial Park, 4 p.m. Please bring donations for the food bank. We will be walking to the Aurora Cinema for zombie movies around 5 p.m. • Sept. 16: Fair at the Peace Lutheran Apartments from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The purpose of the fair is to highlight businesses and organizations that service seniors in the Fort St John Community.
• Sept. 21: North Peace Ride for Disabled is having their 3rd Annual Cowboy Dinner Theatr at Charlie Lake Community Hall. This is a family affair, great food and entertainment. Phone 250-785-3664 or 2500-263-2753 for tickets • Jan. 18 and Mar, 15, 2014: Campfire Cowboy Nights at the Fort St. John Legion at 6 p.m.
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• Oct. 5: Texas Hold ‘Em tournament at D.C. Curling Club 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Fundraiser for Better at Home. • Sept. 21 - COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE - Music by Old Friends at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave. Dawson Creek. Dance from 8:30-12:30 a.m. Admission includes lunch. 19 years and over welcome. For more
• Sept. 13: From 7pm to 9pm Senior Appreciation Bingo at the Taylor Community Hall - 10 games and prizes awarded! • Sept. 15: Terry Fox Run at the Lone Wolf Golf Course. It’s a 3.9 km route – suitable for walking and bikes, not for wheelchairs, rollerblade or dogs please. For more info contact Rita at the Taylor Visitor Centre.
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information phone Fred at 250-782-2192 or Linda at 250843-7418. • Sept. 21: Yard Sale at South Peace United Church Upper Hall, 1300-104th Avenue, Dawson Creek from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information phone the church office at 250-782-2636.
ONGOING Fort St. John
• Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Joyce Hadland at 250-261-3886 or Gayle Wagner at 250785-3991 for more information. • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-7875323. • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10417 106 Ave. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for more information. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #335 9909100 Ave, Fort St. John. Please visit our website: northpeacepregnancycare.ca. To make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential. • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a minimum of five hours per month. For information, call (250)
262-4530. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. • Hearts for Adoption Support Group: Waiting families, adoptive families and wondering families/individuals are welcome to join us for adoption stories, resources and snacks! Meets regularly. For dates and times contact Joel or Gigi at 250-787-7559 • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #209 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250785-5323 Ext 22.
Dawson Creek
• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Pam 782-5187 or Margaret 782-3221. • ‘No matter how much time you have to spare, or what your interests are, ‘Better at Home has a volunteer opportunity for you! From mowing a lawn to hanging curtains, there are lots of ways you can help seniors in your community. It can be as simple and enjoyable as stopping in for a visit or taking someone shopping. Can you spare a little time to help a senior to remain independent in their home? Call ‘Better at Home’ at 250-782-2341 and see how easy and enjoyable volunteering can be.’ • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open.
• Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • Stream of Life (Korean Church) 433-95 Ave Dawson Creek BC V1G 1H4 Phone 250-219-8016 Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Bible Study: 7:00 PM (Wednesday) Intercession Pry:700 PM (Thursday)
Fort Nelson
• The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 774-2541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574.
Pouce Coupe
• Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.
Chetwynd
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100
Tumbler Ridge
• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. • Tumbler Ridge’s self-employed women will receive six months of free personal business monitoring beginning this October at no charge. If you are a self-employed woman in their first three years of operation, or partially operate a business, contact Sara Cooper at the Women’s Enterprise Centre at 1-800643-7014 ext. 104 or Mila Lansdowne by e-mail at mila@persona.ca or (250) 242-3389. Registration is required.
Taylor
• Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every second Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For info: Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802.
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CLASSIFIEDS TALENT SHOW COORDINATOR JOB SUMMARY: The Child Development Centre has been hosting the Annual Night of the Stars Talent Show for over 35 years locally in Fort St. John. The Talent Show is one of two major annual fundraising events and raises approximately $75,000 - $100,000 per year. The Talent Show Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and promotion of the Talent Show. The Talent Show Coordinator must be committed to the Child Development Centre and its vision and mission as well as be experienced in event planning, building and nourishing donor/supporter relations, and have excellent coordination, public relations, and organizational skills. This is a term contract position which starts in December and ďŹ nishes in March. For a complete job description please visit our website at www.cdcfsj.ca To apply for this exciting opportunity please forward a cover letter and resume to:
Andy Ackerman, President 10417 106th Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 2M8 Fax: 250-785-3202 Email: talent@cdcfsj.ca
PIPELINE AND FACILITY INSTALLATION INSPECTORS Skystone Engineering
will host a training course on the role of the inspector as the client (owner). Representative, providing code and regulatory requirements for inspectors to fulfill their QA role. It will cover site safety, project management and admin requirements to assure new installations satisfy owner requirements. It addresses all sections of CAPP’s Guidance Document: “Competency Assessment for Upstream Oil and Gas Pipeline Installation Inspectors.� The course is Oct 2-4, 2013 at the Lakeview Inn at 10103-98 Ave; Fort St John, BC. Attendees must register on or before Monday, Sept 30. For more info, visit www.skytone.ca or call (403)516-4217, Nancy 10/03
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CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Looking For a Summer Home, Winter Get Away or Year Round Living, Then This Is A Must See Gorgeous 1.1 Acre Country Estate, custom built home 4+ bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, vaulted ceilings, transoms windows, custom maple kitchen, deluxe master ensuite, guest suite, detached work shop and parking for all your RV/Toys, a short drive to Kelowna, 20 minutes from Big White. Priced to sell $628,000. For full details visit MLS10059381 or email/call 250-491-2913 tnlock@xplornet.com 09/26
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ON ONE ACRE 300 FEET BY 150 WIDE Buy the Whole House. Off set mortgage with Basement Suite Rental. Main floor 3 bedrooms, bath, kitchen & living room, lower floor 2 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room. Shared laundry room, $25,000. In recent repairs includes complete renovation of basement bathroom. Located at 6388 Daisy Ave Fort St John. Call 1-250-493-1807 Price $369,000. 09/12
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Field Service Technician Fort St. John, BC
We are seeking an energetic, personable and self-motivated individual to work the front line and provide outstanding service to our customers in the installation and on-going support of our various products on drilling and service rigs in the Fort St. John, BC area. This requires the ability to work independently during irregular and sometimes long hours, strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively interact and work in a team environment. Experience with oilfield drilling and service rigs as well as instrumentation is an asset. We provide the training and on-going support required to be successful as well as all necessary tools and equipment including a field service vehicle. We offer a competitive base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefit program. If you are seeking a dynamic work environment with an industry leader, forward your application to fieldtechresumes@pason.com with “Field Service Technician-Fort St. John” in the subject field. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit our website for more information about Pason at www.pason.com.
Light Industrial. 12,000 sq.ft., Fenced Yard. 1/3 office 2/3 shop. Separate heating systems and bathrooms. $10.00 sq.ft. (2000.00 monthly).. Triple Net Options ly) to Purchase Possible. Available Nov/2013. Contact 250-782-7181 10/03
Everyone is welcome to the
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation FSJ Hospital Callahan Board Room 7pm
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Contact: 1-250-261-7563
HELP WANTED Journeyman Electrician Wanted. Demco Electric is looking for a full time journeyman electrician to start immediately. Employment requires residency in the town of Fort Nelson, BC which has a lot to offer for example; hunting, fishing, baseball and even a spray park for the kids in the summer, as well as hockey and sledding in the winter. Demco is locally owned and has been operating in our community since 1994. We offer a company truck, cell phone, double time for OT, 12% vacation pay and our employees are home every night most of the year. If you are interested call (250)774-7884.
Pason promotes a safe and healthy work environment and applicants for this position will be subject to our alcohol and drug testing program.
NOTICE PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Emergency Program and Response Plan Update The Peace River Regional District is inviting proposals from suitably qualified consultants to review the Regional District’s existing emergency management function, associated plans and bylaws and recommend changes to increase program efficiencies and effectiveness. Additionally the proponent will be required to develop an emergency management plan, an emergency operations centre procedure manual and an evacuation plan. A copy of the Request for Proposal may be picked up during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Regional District offices located at: 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC
or documents may be obtained through BC Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca), or from the Regional District website at http://prrd.bc.ca/quick_links/contracts_tenders/index.php. SEALED PROPOSALS clearly marked "Emergency Program and Response Plan Update” will be received by the Peace River Regional District, Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Monday, September 30, 2013. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened to the proponent.
Boreal Eline, a division of BonneƩ ’s Energy Corp. is an extremely busy oilĮeld services company that has developed a reputaƟon for delivering excellent results and have become recognized industry leaders in our core service areas! We are looking for some commiƩed, high performing individuals who seek opportuniƟes for change and growth to join our growing Eline team! Boreal Eline is currently looking for experienced Operators and Supervisors for their Fort St. John, BC and Grande Prairie, AB locaƟons. QualiĮed candidates should possess a Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement, a clean driver’s abstract and current H2S and First Aid cerƟĮcates. Pump down experience is an asset. Pre-employment tesƟng is in eīect. If you are a safety-oriented individual looking to join a dynamic growth oriented oilĮeld service company, we would like to hear from you. We oīer a great working environment, a compeƟƟve salary and percentage paid bonus plan, a comprehensive beneĮts package, and a company matching RRSP plan. Please send your resume (indicaƟng job Ɵtle and locaƟon) and driver’s abstract to: Human Resources at hr@bonneƩsenergy.com or fax to 780-532-4811.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of experience, references, completeness of proposal, price and other factors as determined by the Regional District. The Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all Proposals and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. The lowest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful Proponent. For further information please contact: Trish Morgan, Manager of Community Services at (T) (250) 784-3200, (F) (250) 784-3201 or prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca.
We thank all that apply; only those under consideraƟon for the posiƟon will be contacted.
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Shell Saturn 1 Continued from Page 3
“If you aren’t able to deliver gas to market at an attractive price you will essentially go out of business, so we’re a marginal business and we need to be looking at every dollar and cent. We believe that through innovation we can actually leverage technology to es-
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sentially become the most competitive company in the fairway,� said Tetrault about the importance of innovation. Saturn 1 took approximately 18 months to construct, and at one time had approximately 600 workers on site. Tetrault said that the amount of workers became a challenge, as each person had to be clear of their task. He also said it was hard making sure each worker was utilized; non-productive time was not where they wanted it to be. The next plant Shell will begin working on is the Sunset 2 plant, also in the Groundbirch Venture, not the Saturn 2. Tetrault said that Shell decided not to build Saturn 1 and 2 consecutively, because they had too much to learn from Saturn 1’s construction. “One of the things that we are trying to determine right now is how to cost effectively build plants. You probably get a flavour of, ‘it wasn’t easy,’ we had to bring in people and resources and specialists to make it happen, so the automation technology in the plant was a big challenge,� he said. “If you build them consecutively, you can’t learn...so we said we are going to take a pause for building the next plant,� Tetrault added. Saturn 1 will operate 24 hours a day, employ approximately ten operators and another ten to 20 contractors and maintenance providers. Approximately 140 workers are employed in the Groundbirch Venture. “We have skilled tradespeople, specialists, and engineers that are working at the facility...they work hard at what they do. It’s important what they do, they are providing us with energy. I want them to be proud of it, and and I want the local community to be proud of it,� Tetrault said, adding that many workers are local residents. Saturn 1 has an estimated lifespan of 40 to 50 years.
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