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September 15, 2011 - Vol.8 - No.37

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By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – Ten years later and the devastation that rocked New York on Sept. 11, 2001 was still felt worldwide — even in Fort St. John. The fire department held a memorial outside the fire hall. Bleachers and rows of chairs were filled with people who came to remember those who died on 9/11. The memorial started off with a choir who sang Amazing Grace. Fire chief Fred Burrows gave a speech followed by O Canada and the lowering of the flags. Federal Senator Richard Neufeld, gave a brief speech about how Canada and the United States came together that day. The morning carried on with a video presentation that captured the horrific moments of 9/11 as it played behind firefighter Adam Winn during a song he sang. Soon after, the fire department Chaplain Gordon Klassen closed the ceremony with a small sermon and moment of silence. The ten-year anniversary for 9/11 brought out a large crowd. “The crowd today is wonderful and I’m really glad to see it,” said former fire chief and now councillor, Larry Evans. “It means so much to the fire department to have the turn-out that they got.” When Evans was fire chief in 2002, during the first year anniversary for 9/11, he said there were only three bleachers. Evans recalled where he was the moment he heard the Twin Towers were attacked. “We got a phone call from our son, he was in the U.S. at an airport at the time. He called us right away and said the towers were attacked. We thought he was joking so we turned on CNN and there it was. I was just putting on my uniform actually when I got the words.” 9/11 was an event that burned into people’s memories.

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“I was at home when I was getting my kids ready for school when my husband phoned and he heard it on the radio…I turned the TV on and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing before my eyes. It was just like a nightmare, I couldn’t believe it was happening,” said local resident Shelley Ostergaard, as she was lining up for the pancake breakfast, served by the fire department. Among the Canadian cities that came to remember 9/11 was Gander, Newfoundland; where many displaced travelers were landed and welcomed into homes, ten years ago. “In that shocking day that changed our world forever, Canada sheltered U.S. planes that couldn’t return home and made her citizens welcome in our country,” said premier Christy Clark in a press release.

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Recipients weren’t afraid to show their happiness; Mayor Bruce Lantz and Northeast News associate publisher Brent Hodson hosted the awards.

By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN - It was a red carpet affair at the Lido for the annual Association for Community Living gala and general meeting on Sept. 8. Forty-five individuals with developmental disabilities received awards that recognized their accomplishments throughout the year. “We’ve just had so much community support, it’s just nice to recognize the community and…the people that they serve. It’s important to see all the stuff they’ve accomplished,” said Jennifer Snider, president and board of the CLA. Among some of the winners were: Jennie Myles who took home the Sports Star Award, Robert Brown who took home the Tough as Nails award and Darlene Jakubowski who was handed the Pursuit of Excellence award. For Barb McCracken, an educational assistant at School District 60, many of the recipients were familiar faces. “I love the progress they’ve made, it’s phenomenal,” said McCracken. “It’s a really nice feeling to see that they’ve become a viable part of our society, our community.” Four special awards were given out to Tim Horton’s, Tina Tompkins, Russell Wheat and Doug Lambert. The CLA is aimed to provide support and services for those who need assistance. It also works to integrate these individuals into everyday society. The night started off with a slideshow presentation followed by the annual general meeting that discussed some of the organizations financial statements. Snider noted that bargaining was still on the table, but no increases were made leaving the association’s employees at a stale wage.

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Water costs leaves resident thirsty for answers By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK - Doug Ragan approached the City regarding the water-restructuring rate implemented at the beginning of the year during the city council meeting on Aug. 29. The new structure charges users depending on how much water they use and sewage they produce as well as a fixed charge for garbage and infrastructure, and eliminated frontage tax altogether. Ragan, a resident of Mile Zero Mobile Home Park, insists that the new structure is unfair to those who don’t own their own property. “Now with the new billing structure that the City has implemented, the trailer park landowner is given a tax break with no frontage cost on his land taxes so he pays less. But, in turn, each individual lot renter who has their home located within the trailer park, such as myself, is being forced to absorb the landowner’s frontage costs combined with increased water usage rates and all the while paying increasing lot rental fees,” Ragan wrote in his letter to the City on Aug. 15th.

Ragan had never paid the frontage tax on his rental lot and therefore never saw the reduction the elimination of the frontage tax was supposed to bring, and instead has seen a considerable increase in his utility bill. “It occurred to me that my water bill had doubled since the previous year, so instead of going to the bank I went to the girls down stairs and complained bitterly about this…So not only have I made my self extremely unpopular with the girls downstairs, I’ll probably make myself very unpopular with you people, I’m sorry.” Ragan said addressing council. “I found with a few phone calls, that it wasn’t your idea (the restructuring) at all, you borrowed it from Fort St. John…you take a tax and now it’s no longer a tax, it’s a fee. Brilliant …A rose by any other name is a rose, a tax by any other name is still a tax,” he continued. Mayor Bernier asserted that the new structure is not a tax at all. “You’re paying for a commodity that you’re using so there is quite a bit of difference,” Bernier said.

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Ragan hands out copies of his letter at the Sept. 15 council meeting. Councilor Sheryl Shuman highlighted the fact that the City was not collecting enough money to cover maintenance and upgrades to the infrastructure with the old rate structure. People were being charged based on the size of the property and not for the amount of water they used, which Shuman sees as unfair. “The people in this community need to pay for the amount of water their using, and they need to pay for the infrastructure. Everybody needs to pay their fair share…My point is that the landlord pays frontage on that piece of land but in no way does that amount that he pays cover up all the infrastructure and the use and the wear and tear on our infrastructure for those hundreds of residents within…So we’re running at a deficit because we’re not charging everybody fairly across the board,” Shuman said. Ragan’s landlord had been paying frontage and did not reflect the elimination of that tax in Ragan’s rent. Council suggested the issue is between the landlord and the tenant, and that the onus is on Ragan to talk to his landlord about seeing the reduction. Story Continued on Page 7

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Council members weigh in on upcoming elections By Kyla Corpuz

particularly he said, by being targeted through anonymous bloggers. “It makes it difficult to get people to want to run for politics.” Upon urging “ordinary people” to set up and run for council he added they might find it “difficult” to grasp the negativity that comes with being an elected individual. Counc. Trevor Bolin, who is seeking reelection as a councilor, had this to say for new candidates: “Follow your passion and be the first one to stand up and be willing to lay it on the line. Fort St. John needs people willing to stand at the front of the battle line and be ready to take anything that comes our way,” said Bolin in an email. Counc. Bruce Christensen, had this to say: “Give it your best shot. Remember that you are only one member of a seven-member committee and do not promise what you can not deliver.” Christensen is currently seeking reelection as a councilor. Lori Ackerman’s advice: “Understand the time commitment, have a good grasp of governance and your role as a member of Council, and be willing and ready for a learning curve.” Ackerman only disclosed Wednesday, September 28 that she would be running in the 8:30am - 5:00pm next election. Counc. Dan Davies and Lar11116 100 Avenue ry Evans are seeking reelection as city councillors. Don Irwin said he is still not sure if he will be running as a councilor or mayor. And they all share something in common: their excitement for the growth of the city. “I’m excited for the direction that the city is going right now I think there are lots of things yet to build on to move forward in

FORT ST. JOHN - With elections around the corner, council is giving their scoop on why all but one are confirming their hopes of reelection. Mayor Bruce Lantz is the only council member still on the fence about whether he will be running for reelection in November 2011. “I have to weigh what I want to do with my time and see if this is something that I want to do again for another three years,” said Lantz. He said he enjoys working with the public, city and other council members; but when asked why he wouldn’t run, Lantz replied: “There are some negative elements.” Lantz is skeptical about electorates, voting people in power and immediately “tearing them down.” He said having been in the media, covering municipal politics, he is use to seeing politicians linked with a negative connotation,

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Continued from Page 4 “No I shouldn’t, the landowner didn’t make this problem, you people did so it’s up to you to fix it. And you’re saying that because we live in a trailer park that we should pay more than the people who own their own home,”Ragan said. “Actually sir, the whole point of this policy is to exactly eliminate that issue where everybody in the community regardless of where you are, whether you’re in a house, business, trailer, everybody is paying the exact same for the water they use,” Bernier said. Bernier says that the City worked very hard coming up with the new structure, reviewing reports and talking to a variety of engineers and consultants, and vowed that the issue will be discussed further amongst council members in a closed meeting. “I can assure you, you have not heard the end of it. Your not going to shove this off as the landowner’s problem and my problem so we can’t deal with it. Sooner or later your going to have to deal with it…As long as it costs me for something that I had nothing to do with I’ll take it back to you and I’ll keep coming back to you and I’ll haunt you for the rest of your life I hope,” Ragan said, unsatisfied with council’s response. Ragan insists that he will continue to fight this issue and will continue to be present at all council meetings to push the subject. “I plan on being at every one of them…you don’t think you like me now?” he said. Ragan was good on his word, appearing and presenting at the next scheduled council meeting on Sept. 12. Mayor Bernier, insists that the new structure is the fairest for the whole community and that excluding the trailer park residence from the fee is highly improbable. “How can be exclude one group over the other? If that’s even possible…where would you draw

the line?” Bernier said. To Jim Chute, Chief Administrative Officer for the city, it seems Ragan and Bernier will always be at odds about what is fair.

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DAWSON CREEK -The Dawson Creek SPCA was just one of 38 walks held this weekend to raise money for animal shelters across the province. The walk is the largest fundraiser the B.C. SPCA hosts annually. The sunny weather brought out animals lovers of all kinds. Wendy Davis, South Peace Branch Manager says that the good weather was a welcome change, the last two years it rained on the event causing a low turnout. “It was a great day for owner to get out and have fun with their animals,” Davis said. Besides the pledges, the event had a silent auction, merchandise for sale, and offered; face painting, dog washing and nail cutting for donations, to raise extra money. The RCMP’s K-9 unit was present for a demonstration of a take down with their German Sheppard, Barder. An agility course was also set up for owners to take their pets through. The Dawson Creek shelter sees approximately 900 animals a year, and hopes to raise 8,000 to continuing supporting these animals.

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Rosey, a Golden Retriever needs a little convincing on the agility test by owner Sam Needham, 13. 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Fort St. John that nominations for the offices of: One (1) Mayor Six (6) Councillors will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

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Every year, different non-profit groups try to create new events to help raise money for their annual budgets. This year, the Ride for the Disabled organization will be hosting their first annual Country Dinner Theatre in Fort St. John. The first annual Country Dinner Theatre will be on September 30, 2011 at the Senior’s Hall in Fort St John. There will be live entertainment from Tom Cole, Jayden Stafford, Colt 45, and Dale McEachren as well as a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets are $25 for Adults, $15 for Seniors/Juniors/Riders or $75 for a Family. Tickets can be purchased through Liz Calder at 250-7853664. The Ride for the Disabled has been providing therapeutic riding services for adults and children with disabilities in the Peace since 1984. Ride for the Disabled is a non-profit organization and operates mainly through volunteers. This year they are seeing more of a younger generation stepping up to take leadership roles. It is not a therapeutic organization but it does provide concepts of therapy to develop and strengthen balance and self-esteem for children and adults with physical and developmental delay. They were recently featured in this paper for their auction they held where more than $1,900 was raised. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Liz at the above phone number, visit our Facebook page or www.rideforthedisabled.ca.

Did you know? remember St. Martins Anglican Church By Jean Gammage FORT ST. JOHN - Did you know? That the lovely little Holy Cross Chapel that now sits in the museum grounds was part of the first Anglican community going back to the early thirties and an important part of the Peace country history. Saturday, September 17, an 80th birthday celebration of St. Martins Anglican church is holding a historical celebration at the museum grounds, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available, music by local artists, with old photos and informational displays. Monica Storrs, an Anglican, English missionary, who came to the Peace country in 1929, rose or walked for hours everyday to remote homesteads in the region, had been completely bedridden from the time she was two until nearly twelve with tuberculosis of the spine. A chance remark from a Miss Hasell in 1928 to Monica Storrs at college in England, quote “Can you ride? go to the Peace River in British Columbia --- fine people going in; lots of children; lots of mosquitoes --- just the place for you Storrs!” From her book, she admits to not knowing how to ride but learned that hard way, getting lost pretty often on her trips around the Fort St. John area, Baldonnel, Taylor, Beatton River then the [North Pine] Hudson Hope trail and village, no real roads or bridges and generally causing trouble and anxiety to her long suffering hostess, May Birley whose descendants attend St. Martin’s today. “Our task in those days was just to visit every home we could find, sleeping where we were asked, and trying to

hold little Sunday school or services where ever two or three children or grown ups could be gathered.” She also was the instigator of the first scouts and guides groups in the area. Quotes; “meanwhile Mr. Alwyn Holland sold me a strip of land [just off the highway on the east edge of the city] on very generous terms and there we built our home, it was a log house 24 x 18 ft at first with bits added on all around as the family increased, Kenneth Birley nicknamed it the “Abbey”. The “Abbey family” was a little group of boys and girls from very outlying areas who lived with us so they could go to school, at this time possibly their only chance of schooling. Altogether at least 20 boys and about 12 girls lived with us for periods from one term to nine years, and worshipped each morning with us in the small chapel of the Holy Cross.” Out family being relatively new comers in 1968, remember with fond memories, visits and picnics at this tranquil spot overlooking the magnificent view of the Peace River valley, with the ruins of the Abbey to be explored and the Holy Cross chapel then in use on occasions by St. Martins congregation. This lovely little chapel now sits in the museum grounds and with the fantastic

hardwork of Ken Boon, a board member of the historical society and his crew from Chinook Cabins along with Joan Patterson have done a marvellous job of bringing the chapel back to life. So please come join us in celebrating St. Martin’s 80 birthday on Saturday, September 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Peace Museum grounds. Thank you to the staff at the museum for their kind cooperation.

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September 15, 2011

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City of Dawson Creek To: Mayor Mike Bernier and City Council Members At the last City Council meeting there seemed to be a clear misunderstanding on the part of Council as to what would be fair for the homeowners residing in the Mile Zero Mobile Home Park. Listed below are some facts that should be understood by City Council members: 1) The street in this trailer park were constructed by the owner of the park. Cost to the City of Dawson Creek - $ .00 2) The water and sewer lines were installed by the owner of the park. Cost to the City of Dawson Creek - $ .00 3) The underground electric power lines were installed by the park owner. Cost to the City of Dawson Creek - $ .00 4) Installation of the street lights within the park was also paid by the park owner. Cost to the City of Dawson Creek - $ .00 5) Paving and maintenance of the park streets is paid by the park owner. Cost to the City of Dawson Creek - $ .00 6) Snow removal and sanding of the park streets is also paid by the park owner. Cost to the City of Dawson Creek - $ .00 Actual costs paid for by the City would be for one person, with one vehicle, for one day every second month to read the water meters, plus the cost of billing the invoices. Estimated cost to the City of Dawson Creek (including postage) - $1,000.00 per month. During the August 29/11 City Council meeting, Council made their response very clear that the residents of the Mile Zero Mobile Home Park caused a huge deficit on the City’s infrastructure costs and the financial utility statement and that we wouldn’t be ‘getting off SCOTT FREE’. I can assure Council that we haven’t. We have had to pay for all of the aforementioned costs in our property rental fees while also paying for our utilities bill every two months (none of it has been free). Now, bearing in mind that our property tax notice is identical to yours for 2010, except for the frontage tax, and given the facts outlined above, it is only fitting and proper that City Council formally apologize to the residents of the Mile Zero Mobile Home Park for making this bigoted and contemptuous statement. I trust that you now fully understand our plight. Hopefully with this insight you will show the wisdom and trustworthiness that I hope you possess and pass a by-law making us exempt from this unfair Tax/Fee sewer and water infrastructure charge. Sincerely, Doug Ragan, Lot #19, Mile Zero Mobile Home Park

Dear Editor, The world’s grain reserves are at all time lows, grain prices are or will be at all time highs. This time of climate change,violent, erratic weather patterns and the resulting grain production uncertainties is not the time to lose control of our agricultural production. Killing the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) will not provide farmers with marketing choice. They will be restricted to selling to U.S. corporations. This will put them in constant, direct, unfair competition with highly subsidized U.S. producers.Without the CWB, Canadians could face starvation in their own grain producing country because foreign and/or multi-national corporations have diverted their grain production elsewhere and have created a huge negative impact for Canadian livestock production. Ideally all Canadian grain would be marketed by the CWB. We know very well that the CWB can not work effectively or even survive without a monopoly. Every Canadian is a stakeholder in this issue. The Harper governments desire to destroy the CWB for the benefit of American and/or multi-national companies and corporations is absolutely unconscionable and should be met with the strongest protest possible from all Canadians. Ed Pitt Dawson Creek, B.C.

Disappointed at response about water billing system Dear Editor, I would like to comment on a recent news story about property taxes and a new structured water billing system in Dawson Creek. To begin with, earlier in the year the city announced a restructure of the sewer and water billing system so that residents of our city would pay for the water they use. Those who had high levels of water consumption would pay more than others who used very little. This concept sounded very logical and fair up to this point. The city also decided that all sewer and water frontage charges would be removed from everyone’s annual taxes and that this cost would be reflected in the revised water billing system. When I received my first water bill under this new system I was quite alarmed at how high it was. I immediately calculated what I was paying before on my water bills for the year and added the previous frontage charges from my taxes and then divided the total cost by six (6) and it worked out to be very close to what I was now being charged for every two (2) months (mind you, I have always tried to conserve water and not waste it). I have done the same calculation for other family members and friends, who are also homeowners, and their new water charges were quite comparable to what they were paying previously. After reading that Mr. Ragan had approached city council with his concerns about the revised water billing system I was totally disappointed at the response he received. It seems that our

council members totally failed to understand and acknowledge Mr. Ragan’s dilemma. He lives in a trailer park and in the past has paid his water bill every two (2) months just like everyone else. He rents the lot that his home is situated on so his BC Assessment and property taxes would only reflect charges for a building and not for land. He, therefore, would never have had the water and sewer frontage charges on his taxes, but the owner of the trailer park would have been liable for those costs on his taxes from the city. As I understand it, the new billing system is almost doubling the water costs for every renter in Dawson Creek while the homeowners are not hit quite as hard, unless their water consumption is higher. I agree with the city’s concept that residents who use more water should pay more and I understand that money has to be set aside for infrastructure costs. I can also understand Mr. Ragan’s point of view about how this new billing method is not fair to those in our city who don’t own any land. In my opinion, anyone who rents should have to pay for their sewer and water consumption just like everyone has to, but they should not be forced to absorb the property owner’s costs. The landowners of those rental properties are profiting from their renters, and because they own the land, I think they should continue to pay water and sewer frontage costs on their annual taxes so they are responsible for their share and not burden their renters with those costs. Edda Berthold Dawson Creek, B.C.

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Pulling together for United Way By Kyla Corpuz

FORT ST. JOHN - The United Way Northern British Columbia is holding the first-ever Truck Pull campaign in Fort St. John on Sept. 24. “The Way is saying that the idea of a fire truck pull is…pulling together the community and the spirit of what United Way is all about and building strong communities,” said Niki Hedges community development campaign officer for the Northeast. The Truck Pull is a kick-off to the campaign period that will take place throughout the region. “Through this we’re able to find long-term solutions for community issues to support the non-profit sector,” said Hedges. This year UWNBC organized for Spectra Energy to help paint the Outreach Store for Fort St. John woman’s resource centre. “UWNBC organizes these opportunities on an ongoing basis as non-profits request support and businesses step forward to offer their time and talent,” said a UWNBC document. “It really helps to build a healthier community,” said Hedges. Teams of ten will compete against each other to see who can pull a fire truck for the longest distance. There will also be prizes

for most money raised and best dressed team. Among the contestants are Fort St. John’s RCMP and Fire Department. Teams must have a minimum of $250 in pledges to participate and have a pledge form and acknowledgement of risk waiver by Sept. 16 to the UWNBC. The Fort St. John fire department is on fire about participating. “United Way is really one of the city’s main charities…and we work for the city. It’s a great organization to support. It sounds like a lot of fun,” said fire department Cpt. Tom Worton. Worton said the Prince George fire department had a successful Truck Pull and he’s excited that it’s now come to Fort St. John. “I just like to see an event that keeps going.” The United Way Truck Pull will go from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of the Pomeroy Sport Centre, everyone is welcome to watch.

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FORT ST. JOHN – The 22 riders who took off last week from the Canadian Tire parking lot for the Cops for Cancer Tour De North is expected to arrive at their final destination today. Among the speakers who came out for the send-off, on Sept. 9, was 16-year-old Nakisha Bauer. She is a cancer survivor and completed her last chemotherapy treatment on Jun. 12, 2011. Last year she was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma — a cancer that targeted her left leg, which she lost during her treatment. Despite being on crutches during her presentation she is able to walk independently. Const. Shawn Ingham said a couple of words before the departure adding that him and the other riders didn’t need to look much further than Nakisha to know why they were doing this. Const. Josh Smith and Const. Josh Martyn, from the Fort St. John detachment took off their helmets one last time before hitting the road to shave their head for cancer awareness. There were originally 24 riders taking part in Tour de North but Erin Reynolds, revenue and developmental coordinator at the Canadian Cancer Society said some weren’t able to participate knocking it down to 22 riders; two of whom were medically trained and one, a media personnel, who conducted interviews along the way and talked to cancer survivors. The goal this year was to raise $230,000 said Reynolds. The proceeds raised during Cops for Cancer will support pediatric research and support for families who have children with cancer.

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Dawson Creek ALS fundraiser raises money and hope According to the ALS Society of Canada 80% of people diagnosed will die within two to five years of diagnosis. They estimate that 2,500-3,000 Canadians are currently living with ALS, of those Brar says approximately 300 people diagnosed live in B.C; a number that remains stagnate. “At any given time, there are 300 patients, that number remains static because as many people pass away, new patients are diagnosed,” said Brar, whose interest in ALS came after reading Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. The society is hard at work year-round, raising money and awareness for their cause. With only six paid staff members and over 300 active volunteers within the province, the society works to support people and families living with the disease and ensure their quality of life is maintained during their journey. They provide equipment for the patients, and are proud to report that no patient living in B.C is without equipment (which can cost up to $150,000). “How on earth do you expect a family to do that on their own? There’s no government assistance, the only time the government will assist is if they are on ministry- which is welfare, most families are not in that position,” Brar said. The money raised goes towards research and sending patients to Camp Alohi Lani, along with their caregivers free of charge.

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The name is Hawaiian and means Camp Bright Sky. “They can interact with people their own age, their all in the same boat,” said Shirley Dubois, Coordinator of the Walk for ALS in the Peace Region. The walk is one of two big annual events the society hosts to fundraise, the other being a golf tournament in partnership with the B.C. PGA. This is only the second annual ALS walk hosted in the Peace Region by Dubois. Dubois is thankful to all the volunteers, donors, and businesses that have helped raise many. Apart from money raised by walkers, a raffle was also held to raise funds. Prizes were donated by community members and businesses, and included two West Jet tickets. Dawson Creek raised approximately $17,500 last year with 55 participants, and hopes for 25,000 this year. Final numbers have not been tallied yet. Dubois’ passion and drive comes from her personal connection to ALS. She lost her brother Rod Taylor to the disease last December, a little over three months after she held the first walk. A run-in with pneumonia caused Taylor to miss the event his sister had put on, but a friend put Taylor’s face on her walker to show he was there in spirit. Dubois vows Taylor’s memory will be at every walk she hosts.

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children by being physically active yourself. Take a walk, play Frisbee, catch a ball or do cartwheels. Encourage them to run,climb, jump, and explore…in other words, let them do what comes natural to them! Michele Mobley is a Literacy Outreach Coordinator for Dawson Creek. She can be reached at literacy.dc@gmail.com or join their Facebook group “Dawson Creek Literacy Now”.

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(Left) Fred Bennett, works at James Western Star Freightliner, and Robert Day, works at Pure Energy, stood behind bars for the Jail and Bail. Both had $300-bails. Day said he had half his goal completed within five minutes, thanks to two generous donors.

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FORT ST. JOHN – Robert Day thought it was just a regular day at work, until the cops showed up, with a ‘warrant for his arrest.’ “I had no idea they were coming to get me. They picked me up at work and I was a little surprised to see the officers waiting for me,” said Day as he sat behind the jail bars. “I thought something may have happened with my house, but I didn’t have any reason to think I was actually in trouble.” Fortunately, he wasn’t. Day was just one of many chosen by his coworkers for the annual Jail and Bail Cops for Cancer. Friends, family members and coworkers who were chosen for arrest were then taken by police to Totem Mall where a square jail cell awaited them. Each person was given a bail amount that they had to raise with one device: their cell phone. All the pledges made went towards the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer. For the youngest participant, her employees didn’t nominate her that day; in fact she doesn’t even have a job yet. Seven-yearold Piper Finkensien volunteered herself and raised $470, while sitting in the jail cell. At around 3 p.m. pledges were over $20,000. “A lot of people’s bail amounts are $300 to $500 but they’re staying around to raise more. One individual raised $2,700 by himself,” said Const. Joshua Smith, he is also one of the rid-

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NLC instructor elected Adult Basic Education Committee provincial chair

Welcome back students!

It’s September, and a new crop of young learners eagerly anticipates the start of the school year. More and more adult learners are also returning to post-secondary studies. A generation ago, lifelong career plans often were etched in stone. However, today’s workers frequently face employment transition and new career paths. The reasons for returning to school could be economic, demographic, societal or technological. While many mature students are pursuing a new education credential, they are also balance schoolwork with a job, housework, and childcare. Northern Lights College campuses in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge offer a variety

of flexible learning opportunities to overcome career obstacles faced by workers today. Mature learners with multiple time constraints can learn at their own pace through a number of NLC distance and online course offerings with the additional benefit of year-round start dates. The Career and College Preparation program at NLC makes it easy for adult learners to finish their high school education by providing smaller classes with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. NLC’s University Arts and Sciences programs allows learners to take small steps, but make a big impact on their future by allowing them to complete up to the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree locally, before making the transition to university.

David Szucsko, Career and College Preparation instructor at NLC’s Tumbler Ridge Campus, has been elected the provincial chair for the Social Studies Articulation Working Committee in Adult Basic Education for the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer. Adult basic education articulation ensures learners have access to quality courses, receive appropriate credits and are able to transfer easily among postsecondary institutions. David was nominated in April for a two-year term. As chair, David will review submissions for course placement on the provincial transfer grid and report to the Ministry of Advanced Education as well as other committee work. David is Program Leader for Career and College Preparation (CCP) at NLC. He provides resources and information regarding programming for the NLC region. He has been program leader for the past four years and assists with intercampus programming

and course development/revisions in CCP. He is past chair of the Senior English Working Committee for Adult Basic Education in B.C.

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NLC’s Heavy Equipment Operator instructor Peter Jensen (left), introduced Dr. Peter Nunoda, the College’s new Vice President of Education, to the active worksite utilized by the program on NLC’s Mile Zero Farm. The program provides students with practical, hands-on experience that can be utilized in the oil and gas construction industry, thereby helping to develop the local skills base and workforce in northeast B.C.

They learned how to load a packhorse!

An enthusiastic group of equine enthusiasts participated in a weekend hands-on Horsepacking Workshop during the summer and was offered by the NLC Workforce Training department. The group, which included a visiting French Canadian student, learned the basics about utilizing a packhorse in the back country. Instructor Wayne Sawchuk hopes to offer the course again next summer.

trades and apprenticeship opportunities Northern Lights College offers a wide range of Trades and Apprenticeship programs that reflect current and future requirements of regional industry and business. Foundation Trades training programs provide the basic knowledge and skills for entry into a particular occupation and offer a linkage to industry, and may precede an NLC Apprenticeship program.

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Rotary birds fly south to Pouce Coupe By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK -Pigeons may seem to be a bit of a nuisance, building nests in inconvenient areas, stalking people for their delicious left overs, and decorating your car with their own personal paint. However, there are many people in Canada and in Europe who would pay a hefty price to take home the best homing pigeon. According to Lance Jones from Pouce Coupe, who has been breeding homing pigeons since 1979, some people have paid $250,000 for a good pigeon. Homing pigeons differ from other types of pigeons in that they are almost always able to find their way home. Their usage as carrier pigeons dates back to Julius Caesar and were even used in the Second World War, but those who are willing to pay the big price tag for the birds are not looking for an alternative to their cell or home phone but are racing them. To members of the Rotary Club of Dawson Creek, the idea to race pigeons to raise money seemed a little unusual when it was first presented six years ago by Alex Reschny and Dale Campbell. “People were questioning how we could raise money, how could we even sell a bird for $300. They thought that it was kind of unusual but Alex and Dale figured they could do it. In our first year we sold maybe 60 birds, it’s grown from then and we have people that every year say yes I want a bird. We’ve got 130 businesses that support us by sponsoring a pigeon, so that’s really quite significant,” said Fred Feddema, Rotary member and member of the committee that organizes the fundraiser. The pigeon race is now the second major annual event hosted by the club, and last year raised approximately $32,000 to support the community and international projects that the club is involved in. This year Feddema says they hope to raise $35,000. Besides the money that the club raises by selling the birds, they also host a banquet, silent auction, and raffle. The club will even auction off more pigeons, so that those who have lost their pigeons during races can still have a shot at winning. Owners are assigned birds randomly before the flights are timed so no preference over the better pigeon is given. Pigeons wear identification and timing bands, when the pigeons return to the coup from where they are released, a computer records their time. Like any athlete, these pigeons also train. Club members will first release the pigeons from short distances, usually just outside the Alberta border, twice a week starting in mid-July. The pigeons are also on a diet of grains, corn, safflower, barley, and wheat; they eat about 1tbsp of this mixture twice a day. The club has always tried to limit their expenses as much as possible. The grand prize for the owner of the winning bird is a mug that says you’re a winner. “It’s mostly bragging rights is what it’s all about, because if you win all you get is a little mug Jill Earl photo that says you’re a winner..and you get to brag Brothers Bradley, 5, Alexander, 9, and about how you had the best pigeon,” FedEveriett Reschny, 6, hold their winning pigeon A-Rod. dema said.

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The School Principal Who Quit His $100,000 Job A true story of 3 unlikely underdogs who mastered the money game.

Have you ever felt an uncomfortable silence when someone starts getting too personal about money? Why is that? I find it odd that people share their most intimate details with friends and strangers on Facebook, yet completely clam up when the subject of money comes up. Like it or not, money is what makes our society click. Canadians enjoy one of the highest qualities of life in the world, and money is a big part of the reason why. My name is Darren Weeks and I am one of the fortunate few who LOVES to talk about money. More specifically, I love to talk about the fundamentals that help people create and protect their wealth. I was born and raised in Edmonton, earned a University degree and learned it doesn’t make you wealthy. You need to study money in order to become rich. Come to this FREE event and learn two things: how to save taxes and get better returns on your investments. Real independence comes when you learn how to make money work for you. Money knowledge needs to be at your side at all times... like a trusted friend who does nice things for you on a regular basis. My company, The Fast Track Group was just ranked 40th Fastest Growing Company in Canada by Profit Magazine for 2011. In 9 years I have taken it from 5 employees to over 100. I have helped 50,500 Canadians save $898 MILLION in taxes alone in the past 9 years. Those who I helped also donated $1.6 billion to charity in this same time. My greatest pride in all of this? Seeing my clients, students and peers succeeding and thriving in the current economy. The Principal, The Welder, and the Protege. They each came t o me at different times for unique needs in creating, growing and protecting their money. The Principal: Rick Seutter grew up a hard working boy on a dairy farm. Rather than dreaming of his son taking over the farm, Rick’s dad encouraged him to go to school and aim for a good solid career. Being a good son, Rick did just that. He finished high school, went on to get his Bachelors degree, and become a school teacher. The perfect ‘secure’ career as many would like to think. Rick spent 22 years in the education system as a high school teacher and then as a principal. As the years got on, Rick started to see the cracks in the traditional school => career => retirement plan that everyone was so convinced on. Note one thing about the education system... ...the lack of focus on money, investing, leverage and business. ...Which explains why Rick soon became so frustrated with this ultimate lifestyle his father told him to pursue. The pension plan offered to teachers and principals was hardly enough to live a life of relative freedom. Rick started reading about the Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad philosophy and ultimately discovered my events in Canada. One thing led to another and Rick ended up investing in real estate and starting a few businesses on the side while maintaining his job as a principal. Now Rick and his wife operate a very

Note one thing about the education system... ...the lack of focus on money, investing, leverage and business. successful real estate investing company and Rick has entered into an agreement with the Fast Track Group to share his own strategies and formulas for getting rich in uncertain economies. As Rick says: “I am just an Average Everyday Canadian who educated myself on the right kind of money mindset that creates financial independence, and took massive action to make it a reality. I am VERY concerned about all the people who will be at retirement age in the next 10 years, yet have nothing saved for their retirement. Learning about money from those who have made lots of it was the greatest investment I ever made in myself... and

it’s now my turn to pass that knowledge and experience on.” The Welder: Rob Chaulk came to one of my events in the Spring of 2008. He grew up in a family with a poor dad, and a rich dad (his uncle). So Rob had been given a good start on his money education. But it wasn’t enough. Rob Chaulk was a blue collar worker that knew his job wasn’t going to make life any easier. He held careers as an Ironworker, a welder, a heavy equipment operator and a crane operator. He dabbled in some businesses along the way in the restaurant and towing business. When Rob read the Rich Dad book, he took it serious and within 30 days he bought his first rental property. He was hooked. He put together a plan for 10 properties in 10 years... his key to retirement. Right around this same time he had lunch with his rich dad (his multi-millionaire uncle). Not exactly an easy guy to talk to, his uncle “Frank” was self-made and not easy to approach about money. But Rob did approach him - and Frank told him how stupid he was being and how little he still understood about money and leverage. Frank then went on and shared with Rob one of the greatest lessons he had ever learned. Money is ALL about leverage. When your money makes more money for you than your job does... then you are well on your way to financial freedom. If you make $20 an hour at your job - true financial independence begins when the money you invest is making you $25 an hour, without you having to do anything more. Frank showed him how to turn his rental property into 10 properties in just 12 months. Rob then came to a Get Rich event and was able to create a $4 million dollar property portfolio in just 24 months. As Rob says “Money is just the scorecard. When you understand the rules of the game - and how the game works - the money will find you!” While he was building his portfolio of properties, Rob also took his health very seriously. Rob was overweight, had high blood pressure, sleep apnea and was sluggish every waking hour. After dropping over 100 pounds, Rob found a new lifestyle that had been long lost, and a money mindset that continues to help him and his family with all of the retirement and dreams. The Protege: Sam Ammar grew up in a very unusual family and location. Sam’s dad moved to Canada speaking very little English, a grade 8 education, and just a few dollars saved to start his new life. Sam’s father ended up starting a janitorial business, which then opened the doors to investing in a hotel, which his mother helped run. They were quick to leverage the janitorial business and hotel into a portfolio of businesses that now includes a Laundromat, a liquor store, a fencing company, commercial real estate investments, and a number of residential real estate companies. One of Sam’s interests was the real estate side and Sam was able to take their 2 residential properties and quickly leverage them into 18 properties. The real estate business grew quickly thanks to The Fast Track Group. Today, Sam continues to help run the family businesses, as well as his own rapidly growing portfolio of investments and businesses. Sam quickly learned that his upbringing and nonreliance on a career-based paycheque was the only way to create true financial independence. “Learn about money and leverage, and you will never again worry about your future, your freedom, or your independence. Anyone scared of their financial future NEEDS to understand the proper mindset of those who have created real wealth in the current economy.” I am proud to share that my system has worked for everyone who aggressively applied it. You could be the one with a large real estate portfolio and a business or two that runs without you.

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Continued from page 11 “We miss him, and it’s a horrible, horrible, horrific disease. Believe me it is. He will be at every walk we have,” Dubois said. This year, the walk was held Sunday Sept. 11 at the Walter Wright Pioneer Village and followed the Rotary trail. As the fundraiser saw participants of all ages and capabilities, each individual walker determined the distance. “The walk today is 10 feet or 10 miles, whatever they choose to do, because everybody has different capabilities and we do not want to limit them to a set walk. They can go as far or as little as they want,” said Dubois. Despite many questions about ALS going unanswered, both Brar and Dubois are optimistic for the future. “Deep in my heart I feel that within 10 years it’s going to be nothing but memories,” Dubois said. “This is an organization that believes so much in people and our biggest asset is our human resource…When you come to a walk like this, it’s all about hope, and one day we’ll stand united when there is a cure,” Brar said.

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NLC welcomes students with barbecue By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK -After the first official week of classes being back in session, faculty at the Dawson Creek campus of Northern Lights College hosted a barbecue to welcome new and returning staff and students. The social event which took place last Friday Sept. 9 at the school’s residence building charged a $5 dollar entry fee for an all you can eat dinner between 4-10 p.m.- a price even a student can afford. Admittance also included entry into a raffle, for one of 16 prizes. Most of the food and door prizes were donated Dr. Peter Nunoda, the Colby local breweries, grocery stores, and restaurants. The welcome lege’s Vice President of Education, plays Head Chef event hosted a live band, The Journeymen, a volleyball tournacooking the hotdogs and hamment, three-legged race, had a bar, and was generally meant to be a burgers for the BBQ. fun social gathering before the students buckle down to the books.

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National Forest Week September 18 – 24, 2011

Semaine nationale de l’arbre et des forêts du 18 au 24 septembre 2011

September 18 - 24, 2011 How to Participate in National Forest Week - arrange a tree planting: www.treecanada.ca - identify all the things at home or school that are made of wood - learn about organizations that demonstrate sustainable forest management - tour a forest sector industry or processing site - learn about the prevention of forest fires - contact a provincial forestry association for teaching materials

Canada’s Natural Resources: Forests for People Les ressources naturelles du Canada : des forêts pour les populations

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What is National Forest Week and what can you do

your community as well as the enjoyment and contribution they bring to everyday life. Established circa 1920 as Forest Fire Prevention Week, the intention was to encourage greater public awareness towards Canada’s forests. At the time, there was no apparent shortage of trees for industrial expansion – the greatest threat came from forest fires, due mainly to human causes. Since then National Forest Week, as it was renamed in 1967, has evolved to encompass the many and varied human and environmental aspects of Canada’s forest resources – past, present and future. Although special activities are promoted across Canada, National Forest Week remains first and foremost a challenge to individual Canadians to learn more about their forest heritage and support greater recognition of this September 18 - 24, 2011 valuable resource. National Forest Week is observed annually during National Forest Week is a wonthe last full week of Sepderful opportunity to rediscover the beauty and wealth of our tember, Sunday through Saturday. National Tree forests and to appreciate the Day is observed on the countless benefits they provide. Wednesday of National Forest Week.

During National Forest Week, Canadians are invited to learn more about Canada’s forest heritage and to raise awareness about this valuable and renewable resource. This year is unique as the United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Forests and has chosen Forests for People as the theme. Wednesday, September 21, will mark Canada’s first ever National Tree Day, celebrating the benefits that trees provide. Throughout the week, take time to appreciate trees and forests in

We invite you to take some time this year to celebrate one of Canada’s most precious natural resources by simply enjoying the many pleasures Canada’s forests have to offer.

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Your city and your forests When people first think of cities they think of buildings, pavement, sidewalks and other human signs but, in a healthy city, there are also trees. Lots of them. You can see them lining the streets, in yards, parks, ravines, and greenspace corridors, and there are other green patches such as wetlands and even woodlots. This is the urban forest. It is only recently that we have recognized the urban forests’ value to people and the environment. Think about the important role that a single tree plays in nature and then imagine the combined effect of the trees in our yards and greenspaces. City trees combat air and noise pollution, provide oxygen, protect soil, filter water and provide food and habitat for wildlife. On the human front, treesprovide the often-harried city dweller with a touch of nature and with places to stroll and unwind. A city’s natural areas have recreational, aesthetic and even health benefits for its human residents. Here are some questions you and your family can do together to better know your city and the forest around. 1. When was your neighbourhood built? What do you think the community looked like before then? 2. Look closely at the trees in your community. Make a 2011 National Forest Week: September 18-24 list of all the places where Forests for People - Celebrating Canada’s Forests in 2011 trees were found [along streets, in backyards, golf courses, in parks]. 3. Are there more trees in your neighbourhood now than when you were born or moved here? Explain your answer. 4. Are there trees in your school yard? Do they look healthy? How old are they? What kind of trees are they? Are they native trees [trees that would have grown natCelebrate our forest this year by taking a walk in woods urally in this area three cennearby and get to know your forest or care for a newly turies ago] or do they come planted or neglected tree, and study its species. from another country? [You may need to check a tree guide.] Look for signs of trees that have been cut, or have blown down. What are the signs that tell you what happened to them? Pat Pimm MLA, Peace River North 5. Do you think there will 10104 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC be more trees or fewer trees Phone 250-263-0101 • Toll Free 1-877-332-0101 pat.pimm.mla@leg.bc.ca • www.patpimmmla.bc.ca in your neighbourhood 20 years from now? Why?

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Class 1 Drivers and Log Truck Owner Operators Wanted Canfor is one of Canada’s largest integrated forest products companies with manufacturing facilities in British Columbia (BC), Alberta, and Quebec. Canfor’s forest management group contracts it’s harvesting and hauling activities to SAFE certified companies who are currently seeking log haul drivers and owner operators for our BC and Alberta woodlands operations. Our contractors offer competitive industry wages and benefits. You must possess the following credentials: • Class 1 or equivalent drivers licence • Air Brake (Z) endorsement • Experience is an asset but they are willing to train the right individuals • Drivers abstract • References We encourage all interested drivers and owner operators to contact Richard Jones at Richard.Jones@canfor.com or phone 250.676.1118. Your name and contact information will be forwarded to our contractor group.

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Super woman hosts SuperWalk By Kyla Corpuz

FORT ST. JOHN – Under a blue tent by the parking lot of Northern Lights College was a crowd of people sporting blue and red Parkinson SuperWalk T-shirts. On almost every shirt had a tag that read: I’m walking for: Trinda Tarling. Tarling was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago, since then she has hosted the Parkinson SuperWalk in Fort St. John to raise awareness and funds for the disease. “When I contacted Parkinson’s society in B.C. they didn’t even really know where we were,” said Tarling. She calls her self a “doer” and a “difference maker.” “Just to have anybody come…and learn one fact about Parkinsons, it’s awareness is just as important as the fundraising,” said Tarling. Maritza McLeod, one of the participants, said her awareness for the disease has grown. She is a friend of Tarling and Parkinsons has affected her grandfather, too. “We’re just more aware of it and aware of what the signs are. If we see the signs in our family at least we’re aware,” said McLeod. Matthew Sales is Tarling’s son, in a way, he’s glad his mother was finally diagnosed. “It was kind of strange, it was almost a relief in a kind of way, because two years prior to that she lost the use of her right hand. It was nice — because for a long time we thought it was a stroke — once we found out it was Parkinsons we could read about it and learn more about it,” said Sales. “Parkinsons is a terrible disease and I anticipate the day where we can offer a cure rather than medication to just help the symptoms, which is currently the case,” said Lori Bonertz, guest speaker and pharmacist at Fort St. John Pharmacy and Wellness Centre. Lori Slater, member at the 10611-101 Ave., FORt St. JOhN B.C. Paraplegic Association and Darryl Ziegeman who has • Belts • Body Jewellery • Necklaces battled Parkinsons for the last Your 17 years also spoke at Sun• Patches • Stickers • Wallets Antiques, day’s event. • Novelty Pipes • Knives • Toques Collectibles, Slater also mentioned that, Andam a Adult ut molup • Zippo Lighters • Buckles • Flags out of the many communities is molup ut volum ist, is ne vollorum Magazines, n in the province, Rick Hansen ob que veru • Rings • T-shirt’s • Gift Sets alibus ra fugitaspe menim u is tus. Books and tat es rro optati has chosen to come to Fort St. Runt que aepera cu nonem a earum en m qui ipis s que volo tio omnim verferitia Coins John next March. ti r Kyla Corpuz photos o nisimpore aut escim s Andam a in corerit au berum hil usa cum, ut 13 ipsam id nos aut v t ommos eiumet molupis in Fort St. John was one of o t, q m m u u v fu m oleto (Top Bottom) The Fort St. John Parkinson SuperWalk started at Northern Lights p a t e e sp g o ro v ri c a lu o itis ra sit aectur se aturit auta . Quia lum vollo v pMon-Sat etur rece ist, is 12pm to 7pm • 10611 - 101 Avenue, Fort St. John fugit qua quo ro ve alitate tur re, qu ro toriost olestiscommunities rumqOpen quossenapproximately ue verum ne nobis alibus ra B.C. m velitaon 11. idThe walk raised ethe ossimi, o comnis volothroughout et, est nditis ex TrindaruTarling de alicilla rovidit e$8,000; fugitaspe ptatiam, with m qSept. tus. enim uta assitinCollege u id c p c e e rro optati b u q a d um, odi b s reribea in theRuSuperWalk. t es uiscit lac iliq ae c ilibeour si dolupthat nt que ea resedduring aepera c ofﬁcia e tatur helped omnisi caboreparticipating earumvolunteers nonem electo the uevent. po SuperWalk ru

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FORT NELSON - Premier Christy Clark announced last week a plan which will increase the transparency around hydraulic fracturing practices used by the natural gas industry. Starting in Jan. 2012, an online registry - accessible to everyone - will allow visitors to search for the locations of where hydraulic fracturing activities are taking place, and for detailed information about the practices and additives used during these activities. “British Columbia is committed to the development of a more open and transparent natural gas sector and the disclosure of hydraulic fracturing practices and additives supports this goal,” said Premier Clark. “Now, all British Columbians will have access to the information they need to make informed decisions about the industry’s operations.” The announcement, made at the Oil and Gas Conference has the support of the natural gas industry. In response to concerns expressed about hydraulic fracturing practices, and the demand for greater transparency, industry will voluntarily disclose details about hydraulic fracturing additives in advance of the registry’s official launch. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers announced details about industry’s commitments to safe and responsible hydraulic fracturing practices earlier today. “Canadian natural gas producers have created new guiding principles for hydraulic fracturing to guide water management and improve water and fluids reporting practices. CAPP principles articulate industry’s water management objectives and water protection practices, as well as our focus on improving water performance over time,” said CAPP president Dave Collyer. “Industry supports the government of B.C. in its move to improve disclosure. CAPP’s principles apply nationally providing the same type of transparency to shale gas developments regardless of jurisdiction.” British Columbia’s online registry is a part of a broader piece of work to ensure water is protected and conserved as shale gas development occurs. It is important to note there has never been an incident of harm to groundwater from hydraulic fracturing operations within British Columbia. In British Columbia, industry is currently required to maintain a record of components used for hydraulic fracturing activities, and upon request, provide these details to the BC Oil and Gas Commission. B.C.’s regulations, updated last year, have strengthened the Commission’s ability to oversee operations. The development of British Columbia’s huge shale gas deposits is being done safely and responsibly within the Province’s advanced regulatory framework - a model for other jurisdictions globally.

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$4 million in Boundary road upgrades FORT NELSON - Premier Christy Clark announced last week a $4 million to upgrade Highway 52/Boundary Road to help strengthen B.C.’s highway system. “B.C.’s highway system is the backbone of a strong economy,” said Premier Clark. “Safe and reliable roads are a vital link between our communities for residents and industry and are a conduit to job creation. We will continue to work with the trucking industry to keep goods and services flowing throughout the province as we open up new markets for our natural resources.” This project will upgrade Highway 52/Boundary Road west of Tumbler Ridge and is funded through the province’s Oil and Gas Rural Road Improvement Program (OGRRIP). Of the $54 million invested in highway and road improvements in the South Peace this year, $19 million is funded through OGRRIP. The province has extended its commitment to the OGRRIP by investing $30 million this year to improve rural roads throughout the Peace. Since 2001, the province has invested more than $925 million in road and bridge improvements and maintenance in the Northeast. “Highway 52/Boundary Road is heavily used by the oil and gas industry and supports local jobs in our region,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom. “This improves safety for both industry and the travelling public.” Work is underway and is expected to be completed in early October. “The Oil and Gas Rural Road Improvement Program has significantly improved safe, yearround activity between our busy oil and gas communities,” said Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. “We are pleased to announce this latest road upgrade during Oil and Gas Week in British Columbia.” The province celebrated Oil and Gas Week 2011 on September 4-10, to coincide with the annual Oil and Gas Conference in northeast B.C.

Letter to Editor on Alberta power plant

Dear Editor, Re: Alberta approves power plant expansion Environment Minister Peter Kent claims his new rules for coal power will reduce pollution. But there’s a huge problem: he left a loophole big enough to drive a 500MW coal plant through. If Maxim Power can fire up their dirty, dangerous new coal plant fast enough, the plant will have free rein to pump out more pollution per year than 600,000 extra cars on our roads, and it will do it for at least half a century. Most provinces are phasing out coal power, and in 2011 the last thing Canadians need is a massive new dirty, oldgeneration coal power plant polluting our air and our climate. Last year, the federal government promised Canadians “We will guard against any rush to build non-compliant coal plants on the interim”, before the rules change. The Alberta Utilities Commission is clearly in cahoots with Maxim Power, so now it’s down to Environment Minister Kent. If he lets Maxim Power evade the new rules, his government’s credibility on cleaning up coal will go 8232 - 100 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1W6 up in smoke, and we’ll be the Office: 250-787-1811 • Fax: 250-787-7176 ones left breathing it. Shannon Zazzi, www.northwind-arch.com Dawson Creek, B.C. ken@northwind-arch.com

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CONSTRUCTION: 1998 Volvo A25C 6x6 rock truck, 400 hours on a new motor • 2000 Bombardier Plus MP275 snow cat • 1991 Cat D9N, cab, new u/c, 4 bbl s/s ripper, U blade, tilts • Cat D6C crawler, angel dozer, Hyster winch • 1995 Cat D5H crawler • Cat D8k crawler, Carco J120 winch • Cat D7 17A crawler • JD 748E grapple skidder • 3330B Drott deck crane • 1994 Bobcat 753 skidsteer loader • Bobcat 743B skidsteer loader • Cat 966C wheel loader • Cat 14E motor grader • Cat 40 5 yd p/t scraper • Dika 2-26" 3 pt breaking plow • Dika 10 ft. drum root rake • ATTACHMENTS: 2010 VOLVO A25C 6X6 ROCK TRUCK HLA 6-way q/c snow blade, unused • Degelman 12 ft. manual angle blade • Unused 95" bucket and grapple to fit NH bi-di tractor • Unused Schulte 6200 snow blower • Anser s/a jeep • Ali-arc bumper, truck 5th wheel • Cast D5H front idler • TRUCKS: '94 Peterbilt 379 t/a, Cat 425 • '93 IHC 4700 3 ton flatdeck truck • '92 IHC roll back deck truck • '86 Ford LTL 9000 t/a truck, Cat 3406 • '85 Mack RD6885 tank truck, 350 hp eng • '79 Kenworth T900 t/a gravel truck, Cat 3406 • '78 GMC s/a grain truck • '76 GMC 6500 coe tag axle grain truck, 427 gas • '74 Peterbilt coe pumper truck, 653 GM • '95 Peterbilt t/a truck, Cummins • '89 Freightliner t/a truck • CAT D5H CRAWLER TRAILERS: 2002 and 1999 Advance 50' tridem log trailers • '99 SWS 5th wheel flatdeck trailer • Goertzen triple axle 21' 5th wheel trailer • Norbert 20' t/a 5th wheel stock trailer • MACHINE SHOP EQUIPMENT: Large shop equipment sold offsite by picture • Hyster Challenger 80 forklift • Universal screw cutting lathe • Busy Bee lathe • Ajax vertical milling machine • Lincoln, Miller and Hobart welders • Band saw, boaring machine, drill press, generators, air compressors • PICKUPS and SUV's: 2008 Ford F150

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High School Rodeo starts season By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- The fair grounds saw a much younger breed of competitors, only a month after Dawson’s Exhibition. The B.C Junior and High School Rodeo in South Peace hosted their first rodeo of the season last weekend to aspiring cowboys and cowgirls in the region. Competing is fun, but contestants had the opportunity to win small cash prizes also. By participating in various rodeo events throughout the season the students earn points, the top ten in the South district will go to the provincial finals in June.

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Lauryn Davis of Pouce Coupe, entered the breakaway competition as well as pole bending, goat roping and barrel racing.

Fallyn Mills, 11, daughter of World Champion Bull Rider, Daryl Mills, participated in her first competition last Saturday; entering in the barrel racing, pole bending, and goat tying events.

Pet Photo of the Week This is Jackson Leroy. My favorite photo of him next to his two favorite things the water and his ball that he’s never without!

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Top: Lance Isaak of Arras is seen Calf Roping. Participants in the High School Rodeo must receive a signed letter by their principal declaring decent grades and good behaviour in order to be allowed to compete.

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Right: Jake Gardner, a local to Fort St. John, was one of two competiters brave enough to enter the bull riding competition.

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Technologies in Dawson Creek, combined with through Northern Opportunities. The Peace Region is very fortunate to have a the Jim Kassen Industry Training Centre/ Oil group of exceptional leaders committed to expanding the scope of this program and Gas Centre of Excellence in Fort St. John, and to spreading the word on the benefits of this innovative educational initiative. allows Northern Lights College to fulfil its brand I have been very impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the Northeast NEWS Page 28 September 8, 2011 table, but also for their continuing commitment to finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energy College™. NLC is committed to providing the skilled youth of the region. Over the years, I have received support and encouragement from local politicians, workers for these expanding industrial sectors and supporting the economic development of including: Senator Richard Neufeld, the former Minister of Energy, Mines and February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm By The Investors Group sound financial planning reasons. Let’s take a closer look at the has risen in value by much more. If you believe cottage prices Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, former Member of Parliament for Prince Georgethe region. 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And I wouldIf like youtoown a house the on exceptional a few hectares of land, can Northeast British Agenda: leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, anda institutions and industry, and to ensure that Act 1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for the financial allows this exemption on any housing unit that you, your If you own a multiplex and rent out the other units, you can generally claim the exemption only for the house and up to year end. funding provided by the government supports Regional District Boards. I was impressed by the quality of leadership demonstrated spouse or common law partner or your children lived in during claim the exemption only for the portion of the building you half hectare of land and the rest will be subject to capital gains. 2) To elect Directors of the Association. by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. 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