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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Crowds gathered for the grand opening of the new Fort St. John Fire Hall on Thursday, September 11, bow their heads for a moment of silence to remember the 2001 tragedy in the United States, when a series of four co-ordinated terrorist attacks, launched by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda, killed nearly 3,000 people.
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FORT ST. JOHN – The grand opening of the Fort St. John Fire Hall was a day of mixed emotions for many, as it fell, by chance, on the 13th anniversary of 9/11, a tragedy that took nearly 3,000 lives. Of those lost in the al-Qaeda attacks, 343 were firefighters, a fact that made Thursday’s celebration all the more bittersweet. “As we look back on this day 13 years ago, we’re reminded that we need to look to the future, unfortunately, more aware having experienced tragedy,” said Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman, before a crowd of elected officials, firefighters and families. “Safety does not happen by accident. So how do we work to ensure that safety is
here in our community? Well this investment is just one example of what we do.” The proceedings began with a moment of silence, and as firefighters in full regalia bowed their heads in respect, so did those gathered around. “Today is a significant day for those who put themselves in harm’s way to maintain the safety in our community. Essentially, we sleep at night because our firefighters and other emergency personnel do not,” Ackerman said. Although Fort St. John is far from New York City, disaster can take place any-
where, and its effects are far reaching. “We’re a small department, but we could have a catastrophic situation happen in our town that puts a large number of our membership at risk. It doesn’t matter whether it’s 300 people, or two, or one, it’s all in perspective to your department,” said Fire Chief Fred Burrows. “I know departments that have lose one member, and it’s a very tragic and difficult time for them to go through, so I can’t imagine when you lose 343,” he said.
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September 18, 2014
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DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE 2014 TAX SALE PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following real properties located within the District of Hudson’s Hope will be offered for sale by public auction on September 29, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope, B.C. at 10:00am local time. Lot 5, Block 1, Plan PGP 4115, Part NW ¼, Section 18, Township 81, Range 25, Meridian W6, Peace River Land District PID: 013-680-102 Title: CA3019816 9805 Freddette Avenue Upset Price: $3,729.07 Lot 3, Plan PGP 17871, Part SE ¼, Section 19, Township 81, Range 25, Meridian W6, Peace River Land District PID: 011-132-655 Title: PB22190 8904 Clark Avenue Upset Price: $10,216.33 Lot 14, Plan PGP 14213, Part SW ¼, Section 13, Township 81, Range 26, Meridian W6, Peace River Land District PID: 012-288-055 Title: BX76869 9901 Adams Street Upset Price: $5,356.81 Lot 1, Block 2, Plan PGP 11184, Part SE ¼, Section 24, Township 81, Range 26, Meridian W6, Peace River Land District PID: 012-261-254 Title: PE15162 Gaylor Ave Upset Price: $654.97 District Lot 884, Peace River Land District PID: 007-463-294 Title: PL28669 890 Highway 29
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Jim McKnight, a member of the North Peace Airport Society, District of Taylor Mayor Fred Jarvis, who is chairman of the Society, Mike Whalley, managing director at the airport, and MP Bob Zimmer were at the airport on Tues., Sept. 9, to announce funding for upgrades to the snow removal equipment. purchase of a snow plow tuck and a wet/dry de-icing spreader on behalf of Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt. The much needed investment will asFORT ST. JOHN – Forget the old farm sist in the airport’s safety operations, and equipment that has been de-icing the run- comes from the government’s Airports ways and taxiways at the North Peace Re- Capital Assistance Program. “This equipment will help ensure contingional Airport, government funding has come through for new snow removal ma- ued safe airport operations for passengers, employees, medical evacuations and fire chines. On Tues., Sept. 9, MP Bob Zimmer, who fighting operations due to the timely and efrepresents Prince George–Peace River, an- fective removal of snow, slush and ice from nounced a grant of $349,558 to support the runways and taxiways,” said Zimmer. “Some of the older equipment has been in disrepair and it’s getting older, and for such a nice airport that we have here in Fort St. John, it’s not just the nicety of it, Fort St. John finally has a but it serves a need.” Just how important this denturist starting in September. funding is to airport opCall to book a FREE consultation 250-782-6004 erations was exemplified in some of District of Taylor Denturist: Jodie Atkinson Mayor Fred Jarvis’s comand we are pleased to introduce our newest member, Neharika Sharma, ments. Jarvis is also chairLicensed Denturist she is ready to take on new patients in our Dawson Creek office. man of the North Peace Airport Society, and keenly appreciates the investment. “It’s a very, very exciting time to be a part of this Hand Blown Art Glass group to make this happen,” Paintings, Pottery & Stained Glass said Jarvis. by Local Artists “Last winter was a very Inspirational Gifts trying winter because equipBooks • Coffee Cups ment was, in particular the spreader, was very much James and Anna Bridges, Owners 10300 8th St. Dawson Creek beyond the use of life. As a matter of fact, it was a piece 250-782-2044 of equipment that the crew LIKE US ON FACEBOOK had fixed up from a farming piece of equipment to do the job,” he told media, after the big announcement. the original “This is very, very needed, the equipment they’ve been Overhead Door Co of using is very inefficient. Fort St. John It has been fixed up many times.” The outdated machines 8215 93 Street have, at times, created problems for aircraft operations. Fort St. John, BC
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DAWSON CREEK - City council decided Monday that they will not proceed with building a pipeline to a new water source, opting instead for multiple projects, presented by Mayor Dale Bumstead, to ensure water security for residents. After two years of examining water security issues in the city and the public’s taste for potential projects, council has finally come to a decision. Unanimously, council voted to proceed with Bumstead’s plan to increase capacity at the water treatment facility, put in another water pipeline from the Hart reservoir to the Trail reservoir to feed that capacity, and build a reservoir to ensure fire protection for developing areas of the city. “We need to increase the amount of water that is treated for our community for the future growth of the community. You can have all the supply in the world, but if you can only treat so much, you still haven’t solved the issue of meeting the needs of the growth and development for your community, both for residential and commercial use,” said Bumstead, on making the water treatment facility the top priority. After the initial three projects are complete, Bumstead
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DAWSON CREEK - Class may not currently be in session in public schools, but performing arts classes have started at the newly opened Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts. The Centre celebrated its official opening on Sept. 6, and the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) was happy to begin scheduled tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop classes in their new home on Sept. 8. The Centre’s user groups like the Mile 0 Quilters Guild, Dawson Creek Potters Guild and the South Peace Historical Society started moving into their new space during the first week of September. “They have been in the space and they are very very happy there,” said Terri Hanen, executive director of KPAC, about the feedback she’s had from the user groups. “It’s very exciting. It’s been a long time since we began the design...actually four years in construction so it’s been a journey. It’s been a rocky road, but it smoothed out in the end and Hegge Construction came through for us. I just love what the architects designed for us. It’s a very functional building, as well as being very attractive, so it just couldn’t be better,” Hanen said, about the Centre’s opening. The Centre has several ‘movement studios,’ three meeting rooms, smaller practice rooms and a theatre with retractable seating. The Kiwanis Band and the Kiwanis Child
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Care Centre also have space at the facility. As a part of the operating agreement with the City of Dawson Creek, KPAC will no longer be eligible for grants that fund their operations. Instead, they will operate on the money they make from renting out space to community groups and organizations. For over 30 years, KPAC operated out of an old elementary school on 95th Ave. converted for their use. Hanen said that their old facility never let them down, but that it was getting a little small for their needs. She said that the building was also experiencing some problems that needed capital improvements, which weren’t practical for them at the time. “We would have buckets under parts of the roof just because of the rain coming down and everything. It got to the point where it was too small, and after a certain point you don’t want to put any more money into a building. All the furnaces were 30 to 40 years old, we had a handful of furnaces that were new and the rest of them were duct taped and bubblegum stuck together,” said Hanen. “Right to the bitter end that building is a trooper, it never really let us down,” she said. Lann Lieurance was the manager of the KPAC for seven years during the 90s and was at the Calvin Kruk Centre’s opening. He said that the Centre in the old school was formed out of necessity; at the time, some arts programming was being cut at Northern Lights College. “They [art programs] were on the outs, and we started the KPAC, so there was a need there, and it worked,” he said. “We were really successful in what we were doing, but nothing on this scale. This is just beautiful, and this is such a wonderful thing for Calvin, it’s a testimony to Calvin...it’s just marvelous.” On the direction of city council, the former KPAC building has been shut down and winterized. Hanen is planning on hosting an open house on Sept. 28 to give the community an opportunity to tour the new building, although she welcomes visitors everyday. “I think that people are just going to naturally gravitate to the building, so it will be an open house for a couple of hours for people who haven’t had the chance to see it. I really hope people come in during the day, especially after three in the afternoon, to see the 300 kids that are dancing through the week and 200 musicians. It makes all the difference in the world to see the building as it should be, in use,” she said.
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Teachers are again calling on the Province to accept their proposal to drop clause E80 and commit to binding arbitration after 99.4 per cent voted in favour of it on Weds., Sept. 10. Teachers went to the vote after Jim Iker, president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, suggested binding interest arbitration as a resolve for the ongoing labour dispute between the provincial government and more than 40,000 teachers across the province on Fri., Sept. 5. Binding arbitration is a means of settling disputes outside of the courts, where the parties refer to one or more arbitrators, and agree to be bound by the arbitration decision. After reviewing the evidence, a third party makes a legally binding decision. “Binding interest arbitration is the fastest and most fair way to end this dispute, and teachers and students could be back in classrooms in days with the government agreeing
to our offer,” said Michele Wiebe, president of the Peace River North Teachers’ Association, in a press release. Education Minister Peter Fassbender, however, has said that the B.C. government is not interested in binding arbitration as a solution. Since that announcement, the B.C. Federation of Labour publicly sided with teachers by sending a letter, signed by the presidents of B.C.’s largest public sector unions, to Premier Christy Clark, stating their full support for B.C. teachers and reminding the Premier that every bargaining table is unique, and every process to settlement different. “The Premier is attempting to use other settlements in the public sector to create a divide among workers in the province,” said Jim Sinclair, president of the B.C. Federation of Labour, in a press release. “This tactic is not only an insult to working people in B.C., but it also shows how little the Premier understands and respects the collective bargaining process.”
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The fifth member At the risk of sounding like Rodney Dangerfield, I get no respect. Well, I get some respect, but none from my fellow bandmates. To be fair, I don’t play an instrument, or go to practices, but I believe that I still play an integral role to the success of the group. I’d like to consider myself as an unofficial member of my partner’s band, though they’ve often referred to me (I think affectionately?) as Yoko Ono. Over the past few years they have really gained some momentum in the Peace and occasionally play in bars in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. I’m sure you’re wondering, ‘if she doesn’t play an in-
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Obviously, I try my best not to do anything too flashy. I by no means pull out all the stops, I wouldn’t want to intimidate anyone after all. Still not convinced that dancing could actually be considered a ‘job’? Well, consider this. I’ve got to schedule transportation, make special arrangement for meals, sacrifice weekends, take time to prep myself for the night, buy beverages throughout the evening, and stick around for soundcheck and teardown. This job doesn’t come cheap, and I haven’t seen a single cent from the people I promote. Good grief! I’ll tell ya, I get no respect. Jill Earl, reporter
National trucking week: Sharing the cost of safety
When a heavy truck is involved in a road incident – a tractor-trailer jackknifes or there’s a rollover or crash – people can be quick to question the expertise and professionalism of the truck driver. Yes, professional truck drivers must take responsibility for transporting their vehicles and cargo safely, but they are only the most visible link in a supply chain that includes many others who also influence safety outcomes. Buyers, sellers, shippers, distributors, trucking companies and even consumers all need to share the cost of safety. If we continue to download these costs onto professional truck drivers, we’ll all suffer. That may seem a somewhat negative way to draw attention to National Trucking Week, September 7 to 13, 2014, but it’s meant as a wake-up call. Professional truck drivers contribute daily to our comfort and well-being – more, in fact, than any other occupation. Everything we use – our clothing, most of our food, the devices we rely on, the gasoline that powers our vehicles and buses (even your bicycle, if that’s your vehicle of choice) – came to us through the assistance of a professional truck driver. Tens of thousands of drivers deliver these goods safely and efficiently across BC, Canada and North America without fail, and they deserve a tribute. We need them. Unless something changes, however,
there will soon be fewer and fewer professional truck drivers to rely on. Driving a truck can be a satisfying and rewarding career, but it’s also tough. Professional truck drivers have to be flexible and tolerant enough to contend with hours of service regulations that stipulate how long to work and rest, the vagaries of weather and traffic, the demands and expectations of many different shippers, and “just in time” scheduling that maximizes productivity (but not necessarily their needs, including family time). One thing that can and should change is the onus placed on some professional truck drivers to absorb the cost of delays over which they have no control and outside pressure to drive longer than is safe – or even legal. Recently, Anne Ferro, then-administrator of the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), noted during an interview that the responsibility for safety needs to be more balanced and widely shared along the supply chain. Ms. Ferro suggested it’s essential for trucking companies to charge their customers rates that allow them to pay professional drivers for all their time on duty, including for delays at warehouses, border crossings, and terminals or when roads are closed. Individual drivers who are fully paid for their work are
far less likely to try to make up losses suffered by delays and to drive when fatigued. For a leader of a regulatory agency as influential as the FMCSA, which sets rules for trucking companies and drivers operating in the US, to make such a strong connection between safety and the treatment of professional truck drivers by others is significant. To further redistribute the safety burden, shippers should also be more publicly accountable for the trucking partners they choose. Shippers that look only for the lowest rates tend to contract with trucking companies that may cut safety corners. Instead of looking at rates and statistics for on-time deliveries only, shippers should ask questions about a trucking company’s safety programs, hiring and disciplinary practices, and deployment of technology to enhance safety practices, and generally educate themselves about all the underlying costs that contribute to a reasonable rate for transportation services. When crashes occur - which will happen regardless of how careful, prepared and safety-conscious trucking companies and professional drivers are - investigations regarding the cause need to extend beyond the trucking company involved to the customer. Historically and all too frequently, the trucking industry and professional drivers have been at the mercy of shippers who
tend to have greater power in the relationship due to the highly fragmented and competitive structure of the trucking industry. But the tide is changing: demand for trucking services is increasing as the industry struggles to attract and retain qualified and skilled professional drivers. Ms. Ferro also commented on this situation, recognizing an opportunity for trucking companies and owner-operators to stand tough and “shut out” shippers that abuse their services. National Trucking Week is always a good time to reflect on the state of our industry and the role it plays in supporting our daily lives and to acknowledge the many men and women who are employed as professional drivers. To our great fortune, they take the responsibilities placed upon them seriously. Going forward, it would be even better to see others sharing those responsibilities fairly as well. BCTA, a member-based, non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization, is the recognised voice of the provincial motor carrier industry, representing over 1,000 truck and motor coach fleets and over 250 suppliers to the industry. BCTA members operate over 13,000 vehicles, employ 26,000 people, and generate over $2 billion in revenue annually in the province. Louise Yako, President & CEO BCTA
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September 18, 2014
Community pulls through for teachers in need BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Although teachers are holding strong for better classroom conditions and improved wages, many are now struggling to make ends meet, and having to rely on the generosity of strangers. The labour dispute that began in the last few weeks of June and that has gone on well into September has put teachers in a vulnerable position, especially those that are just starting their careers. Peace River North has 13 new teachers that have come from across the country, and adjusting to Fort St. John’s high cost of living without beginning work yet has proven difficult for many. But it’s an experience that has been made much easier by the helping hands of concerned and supportive community members. “We actually had a couple of new teachers from Ontario here right now . . . these guys just got here last week
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Brooks presents plan to end labour dispute JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Dan Brooks, leader of the BC Conservatives, is traveling the province promoting his plan to end the labour dispute between the Province and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and get students back in the classroom. Brooks presented his plan to party members in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John last week. “There is a common sense solution to this strike. We don’t have to be in this position, we can get out of it. So let’s get it going, let’s get those kids back in school...this is a big deal, half a million kids out of school, and their parents, there are over a million British Columbians who are fundamentally affected by this,” Brooks said. “My children deserve an education, that’s the expectation that I have as a parent from our education system, and they are not getting that education today and that’s not fair to them. It’s not their fault, what did they do to provoke this strike? They did nothing. They are the innocent victims,” he added. Brooks introduced his plan to the province on Aug. 20. He said his five-point plan is the ‘common sense’ solution to the labour dispute. He said it’s affordable and provides a compromise between the two feuding sides. The first point in the plan is for the Province to drop its appeal of the latest ruling by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Brooks believes that it is unlikely that the government will win an appeal and that the pursuit is a waste of
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“That would get our kids back in school right away, and we don’t have to try and hammer out those little details about things like massages, or whatever they may or may not be requesting. So hammer out those little details, and there’s no need to do that in the public, do that through mediation,” Brooks said. While he hasn’t heard from the BCTF about their thoughts on his plan directly, Brooks said that many teachers and parents that he’s spoken to like his plan. “I get a lot of support from parents who want to see this strike end. They think this is a political game that they don’t necessarily want to fight on behalf of Premier Clark. I get a lot of support from teachers who want to be working and see this as a resolution to the issue. Of course I don’t get any support from the Liberals,” he said. Brooks said that the Liberals argue that his plan isn’t affordable. He believes that when the dispute is over, the resolution will look a lot like his plan. “When it’s all said and done, you are going to look at the outcome and you are going to look at this plan and they are so dang close, you are going to say to yourself, ‘why didn’t we just cut through all the bull and get to this in the first place,’” said Brooks.
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September 18, 2014
Investing in student safety
Notice of Annual Tax Sale Pursuant to Section 403(1) of the Local Government Act, the City of Fort St. John will conduct a Tax Sale to recover outstanding taxes. The sale will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 10631-100 Street, Fort St. John, BC at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 29, 2014. All the properties listed below will be sold by public auction for a minimum of the upset price, unless guaranteed payment by cash, interac, money order, certified cheque is received prior to 10:00 AM Monday, September 29, 2014, for the Delinquent Portion of Taxes plus Interest. Upset Roll # Legal Description Civic Address Price 000015.186 Lot A, Plan EPP4482 8304 85 Ave 3,409.97
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Wayne Perry, plant manager at Peace Valley OSB, hands over a cheque to members of the Parent Advisory Committee at Baldonnel Elementary School on Tues., Sept. 9, to help build speed controls at the front of the school.
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Students may not be heading to school just yet with the ongoing strike action, but when they do, those attending Baldonnel Elementary School will have a safer time of it. On Tues., Sept. 9, Peace Valley OSB donated $5,000 towards the cost of a radar sign and crosswalk to help slow traffic in the school zone. “It’s just a small community with about 130 students in the school, but there is lots of truck traffic because of the tank farm and stuff going right by the school,” said Stephanie Wollen, a member of the Parent Advisory committee. “There is lots of kids that ride their bikes to school and several that walk to school, and there’s no shoulders on that road,” she said. “We thought it was a good idea to alert people of the speed that they’re going, be-
cause it is a very busy area during school hours.” Although Wollen wasn’t aware of any recent traffic accidents involving children in the area, it’s an initiative that she, and many others, stand behind. Another parent at the cheque presentation explained that she lives near the school, and her kids aren’t allowed on that road without a parent or guardian because of the heavy truck traffic. “We believe that it’s a great issue, I think it’s important that we sponsor within our community safety initiatives,” said Wayne Perry, plant manager at Peace Valley OSB. “We’re a company that believes in the safety of our workers, and strive to become injury free within our workplace, so I think it’s important that, as we try to look at what we sponsor, we sponsor events that add to community safety, like this one.” The control system is currently being installed, but the P.A.C. committee is only halfway to their fundraising goal to cover costs, and is still looking for sponsors.
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10224 104 Ave
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Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 9284
9224 104 Ave
4,828.58
004223.000
Lot 24, Block 2, Plan 9921
9708 Sikani Rd
4,718.63
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Lot 13, Block 7, Plan 9925
7904 90 St
2,468.84
004381.000 005376.000
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3,400.95 5,581.87
005533.000
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3,102.20
005544.000
Lot 8, Block 25, Plan 12116
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005545.000
Lot 9, Block 25, Plan 12116
8516 75 St
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Lot 1, Plan 14241
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10615 105 Ave
6,643.61
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8218 Alaska Rd
48,661.40
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9511 89 Ave
36,804.43
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134,495.86
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112 St (101-102 Ave)
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4,051.63 7,504.15
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72 St & 85 Ave
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79 St & Alaska Rd
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060066.001
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10618 89 St
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FSJ boundary extension gets final approval from Province
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FORT ST. JOHN – The City of Fort St. John is officially larger now than it was at the start of this month. On Mon., Sept. 8, the City received notification that the provincial government issued an Order in Council, which approved the boundary extension application that was submitted on May 27. The boundary extension incorporated 11 parcels of land to the City’s western boundary, which makes vacant land available to meet the growth and development requirements of the community. The land is appropriate for residential as well as commercial use. “This extension will provide for new commercial, retail and residential development opportunities that have been asked for time and time again by our residents,” said Mayor Lori Ackerman, in a press release. “It is important that, as a municipality, we create opportunities for appropriate and sustainable development that ensures the success of our northern communities.” The City has been trying for years to extend its boundaries, and the final step in their application was gaining the support from the community. This was achieved by way of the Alternate Approval Process, whereby residents or property owners who wanted to take the issue to referendum had to fill out an Elector Re-
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“We’ve had some very, very icy days, we’ve had in fact a couple of times when aircrafts had to circle a bit until they got around to getting it (snow and ice) off,” said Jarvis. “When these things don’t work it causes delays in aircraft, and that is what we don’t want.” The funding comes at an opportune time, just days after the first snowfall of the season, but the airport crew will still have to work with their current resources for the first half of winter, Jarvis said. The estimated delivery date of the snow plow truck is in January, although the spreader can be delivered earlier. Since A.C.A.P. started, the Government of Canada has invested more than $654-million for approximately 790 projects at 174 airports across the country. The North Peace Regional Airport has received more than $14.3 million in funding for 12 safety projects, according to a Transport Canada press release.
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“It [funds] is allocated to help fight animal cruelty across British Columbia, that is the mandate of the B.C. SPCA and the funds will come in and help operate the shelter and help us have a presence in the Peace region to fight animal cruelty,” said South Peace SPCA manager Wendy Davies. “I’m very encouraged by the support of the community as I always am. The South Peace region is amazing when it comes to supporting the BC SPCA and animals in the region,” she said. Last year the event raised approximately $8,000. The South Peace SPCA got an extra boost last weekend when Arlene Delawsky hosted the 3rd annual Puttin’ on the Dog Drive-in Movie Night as a fundraiser for the SPCA on Sept. 13.
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Things to consider before buying your next car
Prospective buyers should consider a host of factors before purchasing a new vehicle.
Buyers often find the process of finding a new car fun. Test driving vehicles and playing with all of the gadgets that today’s increasingly tech-heavy vehicles have to offer can be akin to kids visiting a candy store and being given carte blanche to fill up their baskets. But as enjoyable as finding a new car can be, the financial commitment that such a purchase requires can make the process somewhat nerve-wracking as well. Buyers often assign the most risk to preowned vehicles, and rightfully so. But some buyers even regret their purchases after buying a new car, whether the car does not suit their lifestyle as much as they had hoped or the vehicle simply isn’t living up to the expectations drivers had for it at the time of purchase. Savvy buyers will consider the following factors before taking the keys to their next new cars. * Additional costs: Many new car shoppers plan to finance or lease their vehicles, but the down payment and monthly payment is not the only number buyers must confirm before buying a vehicle. After the purchase price and monthly payments have been figured
out, the two most significant costs buyers must consider are insurance and gas. Some vehicles cost more to insure than others, and the cost of a policy will depend on more than just a buyer’s personal driving history. The vehicle’s safety features, where a driver lives and the type of vehicle, both its make and model and the category it fits into (i.e., sports car, luxury vehicle, etc.), are all going to be used to determine the cost of an insurance policy. Buyers also must consider how much a vehicle will cost to fuel up before making a final decision. Many a driver has grinned when driving a brand new SUV off a dealership lot, only to frown on that first trip to the filling station. Insurance companies typically provide free estimates to prospective customers, so do your homework on the different makes and models you’re considering, getting an insurance quote for each vehicle. In addition, consider the expected fuel costs of each vehicle before making a decision. Continued on Page B2
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Buying your next car cont. * Reputation: Thanks to the Internet, today’s vehicle buyers have a valuable tool at their disposal that those of yesteryear rarely had: their fellow drivers. When considering certain makes and models, go online to see what fellow drivers and professional reviewers have to say about a given vehicle. Sites like Edmunds.com and Safecar.gov offer professional assessments of various makes and models, while various message boards exist to allow drivers to review the performance of their vehicles. Such resources are invaluable and can paint a realistic picture of what it might be like to own and drive a particular automobile. * Resale value: While selling a car you don’t even own yet is probably not foremost on your mind, it is important to consider a car’s potential resale value
before buying it. The h i g h costs of new vehicles has pushed many buyers out of the new car market, making preowned vehicles a more affordable and attractive option. So considering a car’s potential resale value before buying it new is a smart move that can pay dividends down the road when you’re back on the market for a new vehicle. Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) is a valuable resource to gauge the resale value of vehicles, and buyers can even calculate the resale value
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September 18, 2014
How to stay safe on wintry roads
Many people will remember the winter of 2013-14 for all the wrong reasons. Record low temperatures and heavy snowfall were the story last winter. With winter now on the horizon once again, many motorists are looking for ways to ensure their daily commutes or holiday trips to visit family and friends are as safe as possible. When wintry conditions, including snowfall, compromise driving conditions, it’s best for motorists to stay home. But avoiding roadways altogether is not always an option, so motorists who simply must venture out onto the roadways this winter can employ the following strategies to ensure they safely arrive at their destinations. • Consider winter tires. Many drivers are unsure if they need winter tires. Allseason tires may suffice for those drivers who live in regions where heavy snowfall is uncommon. But winter tires are designed to perform when the temperatures are especially cold and in driving conditions featuring ice, slush and snow. Driv-
ers who live in regions where snowfall is significant or even expected to be significant may want to install winter tires just to be on the safe side. Some drivers mistakenly believe that vehicle features such as anti-lock braking systems and traction control make their tires more capable of handling wintry roads. But such features do not provide more traction. ABS and traction control only prevent drivers from over-braking or overpowering the traction of their tires. Only better tires will improve traction. • Drive slowly. Many drivers mistakenly believe they only need to drive slow when snow is falling. But winter weather can make roadways unsafe even in areas that have not witnessed a single snowflake fall from the sky. Wet winter roads can quickly turn into icy winter roads, and no ABS system or traction control device can prevent a car that’s traveling too fast from skidding out. Poor visibility is another reason to drive slowly in winter.
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Peripheral vision is often compromised when driving in winter, as dirt, salt or sand buildup on windshields and side windows and mirrors can make it hard for motorists to fully view their surroundings. Even if your vision is not compromised, a fellow motorist’s might be. So ease up on the gas pedal in winter so you have more time to react to potentially adverse conditions. • Don’t drive too closely to other motorists. In addition to driving slowly, motorists also should leave extra room between their vehicles and the vehicles in front of them. In such conditions, for every 10 miles per hour drive a minimum of four car lengths behind the motorist
in front of you. So if you are driving 50 miles per hour, be sure to leave 20 car lengths between you and the car ahead of you. This gives you ample time to react and builds in some extra response time should your visibility be compromised. • Maintain your vehicle. A vehicle should be maintained regardless of the season, but it’s especially important that your vehicle perform at its peak in winter. A vehicle’s battery and windshield wipers are a winter driver’s best friend, but only if they are operating at optimal capacity. Being stranded on a roadside in winter is more dangerous than in any other time of year. That’s because driver visibility is more compromised in winter, and it can be hard for motorists to see or avoid vehicles on the side of the road. Maintain proper fluid levels and make sure your battery is charged and the gas tank is full before making any winter trips. Wintry conditions often make driving especially hazardous. But drivers who adopt certain habits when driving in winter can greatly reduce their risk of accidents.
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‘I Found it at the Movies’ finds its way to Rolla JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca
ROLLA - Reading enthusiasts have coined the phrase ‘the book is better than the movie,’ but in the case of Guernica Editions’ new publication, the book is about the movies. I Found It at the Movies: An Anthology of Film Poems from editor Ruth Roach Pierson is celebrating its official launch this month with one of two readings in B.C. taking place at Albert’s Loft on the Sweetwater 905 farm in Rolla. Local poet, Donna Kane, had her poem ‘Spellbound,’ about the Alfred Hitchcock film, included in the anthology, which also features work by renowned Canadian novelists Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje. Kane, along with Sharon McCartney, Mitch Parry and editor Pierson, will be reading from the collection in Rolla on Sept. 20. Several readings for the anthology have been hosted since the collection was made available in the Spring, including one at the Toronto International Film Festival’s Lightbox Theatre, which included a trailer for the book that featured the poem ‘Monster (Godzilla)’ by Sachiko Murakami and a Godzilla figurine. “I’m really excited about the one [reading] in Rolla. I have read in Rolla before... and I have to say, particularly the last time I was in Rolla and read at one of Donna Kane’s salons, that was one of the greatest audiences I’ve ever read to. I’m really looking forward to the reading in Rolla. I’m looking forward to it because I know it will be a very enthusiastic and very informed audience,” Pierson said. Readings will also be held in Victoria and Newfoundland. Taking on the role as editor for the collection is a task almost as big as the big screen itself; I Found It at the Movies is 221 pages long, and comprises of work
from 115 Canadian poets, with half of the poems being solicited and half being collected from an open call. The anthology is divided into six sections: the experience of going to the movies; the movie itself; stars, stuntmen and a cameo appearance; director, choreographers, critics and wannabees; scary movies, thrillers, horror flicks and film noire; and images. Poems are organized in those categories, arranged in chronological order according to cinematic period, and if it references a movie, the year the movie was released. Pierson said she received hundreds and hundreds of submissions. “It’s just a matter of a vision that one has for the book and then choosing the best possible poems. Some of them were too far afield, or referenced a movie so lightly it was difficult to say no to them...I would have loved to have had an anthology twice the size of the existing one, but no publisher would have taken on anything larger,” Pierson said about her selection process. “It goes to show how important movies have been to poets,” she said. The whole process took approximately three years from idea to completion. Sue MacLeod came up with the idea for the anthology after hearing Pierson read her poem ‘The Afterlife’ live, and approached her with the idea in 2011. MacLeod served as the editor for a while before having to pass the responsibility solely on to Pierson. The collection experienced a setback when their first publisher had a different vision for the anthology then Pierson and MacLeod did, they found they couldn’t continue on with that publisher and were eventually taken on by Guernica Editions instead. The selection of poems continued into 2012, and poet’s permissions were being still being accepted in March 2013. Editing continued until the end of the year. “You would think that that’s not such a difficult job, but it was difficult. Trying to
It goes to show how important movies have been to poets.
organize poets, really is like trying to herd ronto Star. cats,” Pierson said. Pierson said Michael Mirolla, publisher The anthology has received several posi- at Guernica Editions, suggested that the antive reviews, including those from film- thology have a second edition. maker Guy Maddin, Parliamentary Poet “Well then you can be the editor,” she Laureate from 2006-2008 John Steffler, joked to Mirolla. 2607Peter f-a Fuel_Cap Mat_E.qxp_Layout and Howell,Promo_Ad movie critic for The To- 1 Aug/14/2014 3:58 PM Page 1
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The new facility is a vast improvement over the previous 1960’s era structure, which was showing its age and was too small to safely hold all the apparatus. “We had no storage, and our office space, we were doubled up, we had our training officers sitting in a little cubby hole under a set of stairs, and just the whole operation was hampered,” said Burrows. Those problems are now obsolete in the new, spacious, post disaster building that is nearly three times as large as the old fire hall, Burrows said.
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The letter states that by rejecting the B.C.T.F.’s proposal, the B.C. government is choosing to keep schools across the province closed. “On behalf of our combined 350,000 members in the broad public sector, we fully support this fair and reasonable solution to this current dispute. We urge you to reconsider your position, accept binding arbitration and get our kids back to school . . . . If you want to be fair to all public sector workers, send the outstanding issues to binding arbitration as proposed by the B.C.T.F. and remove E80 from the bargaining table.” Proposal E80 deals with learning and working conditions in the classroom and is a contentious issue. The closing language of proposal E80 states that it will supersede all previous agreements or court rulings respecting class size and composition, but since these matters are before the courts, teachers are concerned that E80 will eliminate their ability to rely on the court decision. The B.C. government, however, is of the view that the result of a previous court decision determined class size and composition was to be a matter for negotiation. A public letter from the B.C. Public School Employ-
Having their grand opening on the anniversary of 9/11 was “just the way the calendar fell,” Burrows said.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Fire chief Fred Burrows at the grand opening of the new Fort St. John Fire Hall on Thurs., Sept. 11. ers’ Association, the agency that bargains for the government, to Minister Fassbender, dated Sat., Sept. 6, says the B.C.T.F.’s proposal was never intended to be a serious proposal. “[It] was merely a vehicle for a press conference to give false hope to B.C.T.F. members and the public,” the letter reads. The background to that response, also outlined in the letter, is that Iker phoned B.C.P.S.E.A. five minutes before his televised proposal to say that he intended to propose binding arbitration. “There was no opportunity to consider the proposal or to explore whether there was any way such a proposal could be acceptable,” the letter reads. It goes on to say that shortly after Iker’s announcement, Peter Cameron, chief spokesperson for B.C.P.S.E.A., emailed Iker requesting a written version of the proposal, but received no response after an hour. Cameron then phoned to set up a meeting to discuss the proposal, and in person, Iker explained that the union had not yet prepared the proposal in written form. The letter also states that there are a number of “direct and implicit pre-conditions that are unacceptable” from the government’s perspective.
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FORESTRY WEEK - SEPTEMBER 21-27, 2014
History of National Forest Week
History 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 valuable resource. National Forest Week is observed annually during the last full week of September, Sunday through Saturday. National Tree Day is observed on the Wednesday of National Forest Week.
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• Arrange a tree planting: www.treecanada.ca • Take a walk in woods nearby and get to know your forest • Care for a newly planted or neglected tree, and study its species • 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.
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Explorer Captain Cook was the first European to make use of B.C.’s forest products. Sailing masts were fashioned from the tallest Douglas-firs. B.C. lumber was used for trestles, ties and bridges on the Canadian Pacific Railway. B.C.’s first sawmill was built in 1847 at Esquimalt Harbour. B.C. is the world’s largest exporter of softwood lumber. Less than 1% of forest land is harvested each year. B.C. is Canada’s most ecologically diverse province, with temperate rainforests, dry pine forests, alpine meadows and more. B.C. has more than 40 different species of native trees. B.C. spruce was used to build British Mosquito fighter bombers during the Second World War. The masts and booms of the famous Bluenose schooner, pictured on the dime, were made from B.C. Douglas-fir. One metric tonne of dry wood pulp will make...1 tonne of newspaper, 1,400 lbs of magazine paper and 0.9 tonne of toilet paper. Sawmills use computers and lasers to get the most value out of every log. Roofing shakes are made from blocks of wood too small to cut into lumber. An average house requires 15,000 board feet of lumber. Tree cellulose is a thickening ingredient in ketchup, ice cream and thousands of common foods. Disposable medical lab coats are made from the woven fibres of western redcedar. Wood is the only renewable, biodegradable, natural and non-toxic building material in the world. B.C. planted its six billionth tree in 2008. The first lumber sawn in B.C. was floor planks for a Vancouver Island dairy farm. B.C.’s first pulp mill was built in 1894 at Port Alberni. More than half of B.C.’s old growth forests are protected in parks or otherwise off-limits to harvesting.
Rainforests are some of the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They are home to an astounding number of the world’s living organisms. British Columbia’s coastal rainforest is no exception: it houses many species of mosses, ferns and trees, like the sitka spruce and the western red cedar. The wild Pacific salmon, the Kermode bear (a white form of black bear also known as the spirit bear); the marbled murrelet, the wolf and the bald eagle are just a few of the wildlife species that live in this forest. In order for this ecosystem to function properly and sustain this significant number of species, every component of the forest plays a role, from fallen logs on the ground that house countless invertebrates to the high branches of trees where a great variety of birds thrive. Learning about the coastal rainforest and its inhabitants is a great start to help conserving it!
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“Somethings may have to come off [of the capital plan], we may not be able to pave a road, or we may not be able to do some improvements to a building,� said Bumstead. He expects that the City will be moving forward with these projects in 2015. During their June 23 meeting, council received a report highlighting the outcomes of the second phase of their SureWater campaign. According to a survey that had approximately 620 respondents, 43 per cent agreed that the City should move forward with constructing a pipeline to a new water source, 23 per cent were neutral and 31 per cent were opposed to the pipeline option. During phase one of the campaign, 66 per cent of respondents (over 1,000 people) were in support of a pipeline.
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DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ DawsoAve. Dawson Creek, British Columbia 301-116th
Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don 301-116th Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 D C
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE
On Thursday, September 11, 2014, 801 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 115.00-129.00 D3 - D4 Cows 100.00-112.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 120.00-135.00 Bologna Bulls 125.00-149.00 Feeder Bulls 130.00-150.00 Good Bred Cows 1500.00-2050.00 Good Bred Heifers N/A Cow/calf pairs younger N/A Cow/calf pairs older N/A Older Cows N/A Milk Cows 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:
190.00-202.00 205.00-218.00 211.00-228.00 230.00-245.00 235.00-252.00 270.00-290.00 315.00-335.00 315.00-355.00
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180.00-194.00 195.00-211.00 200.00-214.00 210.00-222.00 215.00-230.00 230.00-255.00 280.00-295.00 280.00-305.00
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DISTRICT OF TAYLOR 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Taylor that nominations for the offices of: Mayor (One to be elected) Councillor (Four to be elected) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: District of Taylor Municipal Hall 10007 - 100th A Street Taylor, BC V0C 2K0
9:00 a.m. September 30, 2014 to 4:00 p.m. October 10, 2014 Excluding Statutory holidays and weekends
Nomination documents are available at the District of Taylor Municipal Office during regular office hours. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed;  not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding the office or be otherwise disqualified.   
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301-116th 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622
Sherry Murphy, Chief Election Officer (250) 789-9878 Laura Prosko, Deputy Chief Election Officer (250) 789-3392
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International ambassadors tour D.C. for LNG DAWSON CREEK - The Peace region’s natural resource sector, particularly natural gas, was highlighted to international ambassadors during a day trip to Dawson Creek on Sept. 9. The ambassadors from the Republic of Paraguay, Lebanon and the Bahamas were escorted by MP for Prince George-Peace River, Bob Zimmer, to Ron Pettigrew Chris-
tian School, the water reclamation facility and one of Encana’s drilling rigs. The visit was a part of a tour offered by Embassy Connections Canada, meant to help the ambassadors make business and community contacts, give them an opportunity to teach others about their countries, and see some of the latest innovations in technology. President of Embassy Connections Canada, Jerry Sherman, said that this is the first time he’d brought a group to Dawson Creek. Looking for a new home or short term rental? “We hook up with the Bach, 1, 2 & 3 Bed Apts and Townhouses. community to see if they are open to have them come, and Furnished & Unfurnished then we invite ambassadors One call we have it all! to see if it is an interest to them. Your energy is a big Call Carlyn for details on how you can thing and to learn about natWIN up to 1 “FREE” month! ural gas and fracking and all that, that’s why we brought them here,” said Sherman. Zimmer said that the tour was an opportunity to exPhoto Credit Jill Earl ckoecher@npreit.com plain some misinformation International ambassadors learn about D.C.’s water reclamation facility. around liquified natural gas www.npreit.com and fracking. He said the ambassadors thought the area would be warmer, but Safety driven that they had a lot of quesPeople driven tions about LNG. “For me, what we are able Future driven to show is how really clean the process is. Back 20 years ago it wasn’t this clean, but it sure is now, so it’s nice to see that it is an environmentally sound practice,” he spectraenergy.com said. “With Paraguay, from the resource development perspective, a lot of their experience and our experience has been very similar. The geopolitical issues around -Brakes -Steering the resource development and that.” -Tune-Ups -Suspensions Mayor Dale Bumstead also had the opportunity to Incident and Accident Investigation August $195 Safety Practitioner Meeting (call for more info) October25 3 FREE ................................................................................................................ meet with the ambassadors. Fleet or Personal Vehicles Safety Program Development August $625 Fatigue Management for Supervisors October26-27 15 $170 “The thing that I always ................................................................................................................ talk about is what a great 10908 100th AVE Safety Program October28 28-29 $625 Certified HealthDevelopment and Safety Auditor Renewal August $250 ................................................................................................................ Fort St. John V1J 1Z6 quality of life we have, in Hazard October 30 24-25 $195 SeismicManagement Field Operations Supervisor Level 2 September $475 ................................................................................................................ 250-787-5559 terms of the amenities. Then today facing the demands of Incident and Accident Investigation August 25 $195 Incident and Accident Investigation October 31 $195 ................................................................................................................ the infrastructure and all of Toll Free: 1.855.4ENFORM (436.3676) Safety Program Development August 26-27 $625 Automotive Chipped those things that are faced Transponder Keys SAVE DATE!! Phone: THE 250.785.6009 Certified Health and Safety Auditor Renewal August 28 $250 in a community that has this Available ENFORM SAFETY CONFERENCE 21 Is $50 Email: bc@enform.ca www.enformbc.ca OCTOBER Your Safety Our Business high profile attention to it Seismic Operations Supervisor Level 2 September 24-25 $475 MORE Field DETAILS TO COME nationally and internation................................................................................................................ ally, so I love the fact that we are getting that attention Securing all points of the Peace Region Toll Free: 1.855.4ENFORM (436.3676) to our community,” BumPhone: 250.785.6009 • Master Key System stead said. Email: bc@enform.ca www.enformbc.ca Your Safety Is Our Business •Lockout Boards • Padlocks The ambassadors continEnform Aug/Sep Ad.indd 1 14-07-10 12:44 PM ued onto Grande Prairie to learn about forestry and agriculture.
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Stella MacDermaid, 9, dodges out of the way of the wrecking ball that Brandi Behn, 11, threatens to release at the Moose FM Block Party on Sat., Sept. 6.
Photo Credit Lisa Marshall God Save the Queen, a Queen tribute band, played at the Encana Events Centre to an enthusiastic crowd on Sept. 11.
Photo Credit Jill Earl Approximately 100 people took place in Rotary Manor’s 3rd annual Terry Fox Walk on Sept. 12. This year they partnered with Ron Pettigrew Christian School, whose students helped Manor residents walk around a loop. Previously the residents just donated money to the cause by buying paper foot prints.
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Photo Credit Jill Earl The Dawson Creek Literacy Society hosted an open house on Sept. 12 to promote the services they offer.
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Send Us Your Resume Today! apply@macenna.com Payroll Data Entry Clerk: A great opportunity to work with a wellestablished, national company. This position as payroll/ data entry clerk for the local office will be a very busy and challenging job. The successful candidate should have previous payroll and administrative experience, be well organized and be comfortable in a fast paced atmosphere. Duties to include payroll data entry for approximately 25 staff, time entry to work orders, some invoicing duties, phone reception, filing, general office admin. Monday to Friday, 8am to 430pm. Office Administrator: This is a full time position. Duties will include but are not limited to answering phones, greeting customers, data entry and filling. Candidate must detail orientated and able to work in a busy office environment. Accounts Receivables: This is a full time position. The successful candidate will have previous A/R experience and great attention to detail. Duties will include but are not limited to preparing and forwarding invoices, preparing bank deposits and maintaining the filing system. A working knowledge of ADP and CORTEX would be an asset. Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License. Senior Accountant: The candidate will have a professional accounting designation CP, CA, CGA, CMA or working towards a designation. Candidates must have 5-7 years progressive accounting experience as well as the ability to work independently and meeting all required deadlines. Responsibilities will include but not limited to monthly accrual entries, reconciliations, compliance to SOX, facilitate communication to head office and other duties as required. Must have a strong understanding of SOX, GAAP, SAP and MS Office suite. 10139 101 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4 | p. 250.785.8367
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Alpha Training Solutions is a leading provider of Safety Training in the Northeastern, British Columbia and surrounding area. We are currently seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to join our team, starting immediately. Hours: Full time Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM REQUIREMENTS: Skills: Attention to detail, strong organization skills, deadline driven, efficient use of time, phone and email etiquette, problem solving and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Communication: Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and computer skills. Must have excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office. Qualifications: Self-motivated, team player, able to work under minimal supervision. Experience: Administrative experience (ideally in the safety field), High-school diploma. RESPONSABILITIES – Including, but not limited to: Answering phones, scheduling and upselling classes Daily payments Faxing/emailing customers Cash Out and Balancing Responding to email enquiries Management Projects After Hours Scheduling **Compensation based on experience. Benefit package to be included after 3 month probationary period. Interested applicants may send their resume to mweideman@alpha-training.ca or drop off at front desk. Only considered applicants will be contacted. Alpha Training Solutions 9803 - 102 Street Fort St John, BC (250) 787-9315
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September 18, 2014 “It’s going to be controversial because there’s some people who absolutely, fundamentally feel that the only reasonable alternative is a water pipeline, and will not have the confidence that this will answer the needs of our community in the future,” said Bumstead. “I believe that this has got sound logic in terms of our plan...in us moving forward to meet the needs of our residents and our business community for the long term,” he said.
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Ninetythree per cent said that the City should investigate future water supply options, 13 per cent more than in the 2013 survey. Fifty per cent said that the City should move forward with a water supply upgrade now, and 43 per cent said that the City should revisit the issue in 5-15 years; four per cent needed more information.
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National Forestry Week September 21-27, 2014
Recognizing the men and women of B.C.’s Forest Industry
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DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ DawsoAve. Dawson Creek, British Columbia 301-116th
Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don 301-116th Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 D C
MARKET REPORT SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
SLAUGHTER CATTLE
On Thursday, September 15, 2014, 490 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 115.00-129.00 D3 - D4 Cows 100.00-112.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 120.00-135.00 Bologna Bulls 125.00-149.00 Feeder Bulls 130.00-150.00 Good Bred Cows 1500.00-2050.00 Good Bred Heifers N/A Cow/calf pairs younger N/A Cow/calf pairs older N/A Older Cows N/A Milk Cows N/A
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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:
Peace River South
103 1100 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C., V1G 4V8 Phone: Toll Free: Email:
250-782-3430 1-855-582-3430 Mike.Bernier.MLA@leg.bc.ca
2014 Taylor Elections Good day, citizens of Taylor. This is an election year. For those who are interested in being a candidate for the position of Mayor or one of the four positions as Councillor – nomination packages will be available August 22nd, 2014 at the District of Taylor’s Administration office. Please note there have been several changes to be implemented this year: • terms of office will be for four (4) years -‐ previously three (3) • amendments to the Local Government Act -‐ for more info: o http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96323_00 o LGA Amendments – http://www.leg.bc.ca/40th2nd/3rd_read/gov21-‐3.htm • a new Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA) – view here: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/14018 • Statement of Financial Disclosure is now due 90 days after the election -‐ previously 120 days • Financial documents must be filed directly to Elections BC -‐ not to local government Local governments remain responsible for the nomination and registration of candidates and elector organizations. For more information please go to: http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/library/election2014/Candidate_Brochure.pdf http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/library/Whats_New_in_Proposed_Election_Legislation.pdf DATES TO REMEMBER
Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers
180.00-194.00 192.00-210.00 200.00-214.00 210.00-222.00 215.00-231.00 225.00-245.00 277.00-292.00 280.00-310.00
Next Horse Sale Saturday, September 27, 2014
www.mikeberniermla.ca
Nomination packages available Nomination Period Begins Nomination Period Ends Declaration of Candidates Last Day to Challenge Nominations Last Day to move or buy property to be eligible elector Last day candidates can withdraw Declaration of election by voting Declaration of candidates elected by acclamation Election Staff Training Day Advance Voting Opportunity (DOT Chambers) Election Day [General Voting] (DOT Chambers) Announce unofficial preliminary results Last Day for applications for judicial recount Last Day for declaration of official results Last Day for judicial recount to take place Inaugural Council Meeting Campaign Financing Disclosure Forms filing deadline (90 days after election) Last day to file LATE Campaign Financing Disclosure Forms ($500 late file penalty applies
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August 22, 2014 September 30, 2014 @ 9:00 am October 10, 2014 @ 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 @ 4:00 pm October 14, 2014 @ 4:00 pm October 15, 2014 October 17, 2014 @ 4:00 pm October 20, 2014 @ 4:00 pm October 20, 2014 @ 4:00 pm TBD Wednesday, November 5, 2014 (8 am – 8 pm) Saturday, November 15, 2014 (8 am – 8 pm) November 15, 2014 November 19, 2014 November 19, 2014 November 24, 2014 TBD February 13, 2015 April 15, 2015
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.
DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’
Dawso 301-116th Ave. Dawson Creek, British Columbia Dawson Creek Office: 301-116th 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 D
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FINANCING & LEASING AVAILABLE ON MOST VEHICLES!
TRADES WELCOME! 2012 FORD MUSTANG GT
$29,995
5L, auto, PL, PW, PM, leather h/s, soft-top convertible, keyless entry- 19,224kms
#111797
2013 DODGE DART
$13,995
2.0L, 6-speed manual, cloth seats, PL, PM, PW, PS, keyless entry, front wheel drive - 7,300 kms
#123328
Sales Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
silver
#106834
2011 Nissan Altima
2.5L, auto, ATC, leather seats, PL, PW, PM, PS, keyless entry/start, h/s, auto $ , headlights - 74,889 kms
15 995
white
#109366
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
3L, auto, ATC, PL, PW, PM, PS, Bluetooth, cloth seats, keyless entry, remote $ , start - 58,701 kms
20 995
silver
#109700
2012 Ford Escape XLT
3L, auto, 4x4, ATC, PL, PW, PM, PS, leather, heated seats, keyless entry/ , start, Bluetooth - 50,760 kms $
21 988
black
#113991
2010 Jeep Commander Sport
3.7L, V6, auto, PW, PL, PM, rear parking aid, cloth bucket seats, , keyless entry - 41,014 kms $
24 995
Saturday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED
blue
#117034
silver
2013 Ford Escape SE
#122302
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ
2L, auto, ATC, PL, PS, PW, touch screen climate control, heated seats, , intelligent AWD - 23,605 kms $
5.3L, auto, PW, PL, PM, leather h/s, remote start, sunroof, back-up camera, , keyless entry - 21,090 kms $
white
red
26 995
#107300
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
5.3L, auto, ATC, 4x4, PL, PS, PM, PW, CD, cloth seats, keyless $ , entry - 85,695 kms
19 995
white
#107988
2012 Ford Super Duty F350 SRW XLT
6.2L, auto, ATC, PL, PM, PW, MP3, CD, 4x4, heated mirrors, keyless $ , entry - 56,576 kms
34 995
61 995
#108841
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
5.3L, auto, ATC, sun/moon roof, remote start, heated mirrors, keyless $ , entry - 59,267 kms
25 995
white
#112033
2011 Ford Super Duty F350 SRW XLT
6.2L, auto, ATC, 4x4, PL, PS, PW, PM, cloth seats, MP3, keyless $ , entry - 86,852 kms
30 995
6674 Airport Road, Fort St. John
250•787•0634 Toll Free 1•800•936•9353 www.drivingforce.ca
gray
#105807
green
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2
2.4L, auto, ATC, PL, PW, cloth bucket seats, keyless entry - 46,343 kms
white
$26,995
3.5L, auto, ATC, PL, PS, PW, leather heated seats, sun/moon roof, full size spare , tire, keyless entry - 102,389 kms$
17 995
#108010
2011 Ford F150 Platinum
3.5L, auto, PW, PL, PM, DVD, NAV, leather h/s, moon roof, remote start, power running $ , boards - 38,836 kms
41 995
grey
#120820
2006 Hummer H3 AWD
#116406
2013 Ford Super Duty F350 SRW XLT
FX4, 6.7L, auto, Diesel, ATC, PL, PW, PM, heated mirrors, turbo-charged , back-up camera - 59,799 kms $
45 995
NOW OPEN IN PRINCE GEORGE, BC 1745 Victoria Street 250•640•1561
#111024
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6L, auto, ATC, cloth, 4x4, PL, PW, PM, PS, Bluetooth, trailer brake controller $ , keyless entry - 69,814 kms
33 995
white
#117232
2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD WT
6L, auto, ATC, PL, PS, PW, cloth seats flex fuel, wireless cell hookup, $ , steel wheels - 12,691 kms
39 995
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