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expansion. About 30 to 40 residents attended the latest meetFORT ST. JOHN – Two city residents are rallying ing, they were given packagainst the city’s process for the most recent boundary ex- ages with answers prepared by the city. It addressed tension. Jared Giesbrecht and Lisa Boda may live within city lim- questions like the purpose its but that’s not stopping them from questioning the city’s of the proposed extension, approach to rural residents regarding a proposed boundary the outcome of past boundary extensions, number of properties and landowners involved, as well as pros and Photo Credit Ky Ph Kyla la Corpuz cons of being part of the city. RREESI S DE D NTSS WH WHO COOUL ULDD BE B AAFF FFEC ECTE TEDD BY THE HE LAATTEST ES BOOUN U DARY DAARY EEXT XTEN XT EENNSION PROPOSALL AR AREE AS ASKE KED TO STATE However, despite the WHET WH ETHHER THEY ARE FORR OOR AG ET AGAI AINS N T TH THEE PR PROP OPOSSAL BBYY FE FELO L W CO LO COMMMUN UNITITYY ME MEMBERS. THE LIST WILILL BE SENT TO Employment Agency city’s measures to inform THE MI MINI N STTRYY OOFF CO C MM MMUN UNITITTY, SSPPORT AND CULTURAL DE UN DEVELOPMENT. and consult with affected residents, Boda believes ATTENTION EMPLOYERS there is one crucial aspect “The best word to describe it would be a ‘sham,’” said Experiencing labour shortage? missing. “I think the city has a responsibility to actually get land- Giesbrecht about the city’s boundary extension process. Recruit your qualified employee today! owners who are affected to state their opinion,” said Boda. He also owns land in the potentially affected area of the We place workers in these industries: “What the people of the affected area don’t know that if regional district. “It’s unfortunate because the process was they do not express an opinion to boundary extension that designed for landowners to initiate inclusion into the city, U U Management Business Administration is considered to be in favour to boundary extension and what’s happening here is the city is driving the process … U U Medical & Dental Field Engineers & Technicians … the city [will] drive it forward to the next stage and the when it was never supposed to be driven by the city … U Hospitality U Oil & Gas Industry Ministry will approve it if they haven’t heard anything It’s always supposed to be landowners say, ‘I want to be U U Retail Sales Live-in Caregivers & part of the city, I want to develop this land,’ this is not the from the people.” U Trades Home Care case. 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Panel pauses Site C regulatory review KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The Site C regulatory clock stopped ticking on Sept. 6. A letter from the Joint Review Panel chair Harry Swain states that BC Hydro needs to submit more information before they can continue the review. “Based on its own review and on the comments received, the Panel has determined that additional information is required to support and supplement the information provided in the amended EIS (environmental impact statement),” reads the letter. “The Panel is of the view that the additional information requested is necessary for the Panel to determine if the EIS is sufficient to proceed to a public hearing.” Some of the Panel’s questions range from clarifying fog conditions in Fort St. John, the impact that tree removal would have on different water conditions, the effects that an upstream coffer dam would have on the Peace River and Moberly River valleys, process for relocating residents whose homes are on the flood line and impacts the project would pose on mental health, human health and social agencies in the region. “…the issuance of these information requests has
stopped the regulatory clock. It will restart once BC Hydro has provided responses to all outstanding information requests from the Panel,” said Swain. BC Hydro communications manager Dave Conway said BC Hydro is “currently preparing the additional information and expects to have it completed soon.” The pause in the regulatory process is a good thing for environmental group Peace Valley Environment Association. “It certainly buys us more time,” said PVEA coordinator Andrea Morison. “It certainly gives us confidence in the panel members that they, too, are recognizing that there are significant gaps in the EIS presented by Hydro.” BC Hydro has spent nearly five years investigating the region to put together their EIS, it appears they will be turning to that document to answer the Panel’s questions. “BC Hydro has undertaken years of detailed studies to identify and assess potential effects from the project, and will draw on this information to provide responses to the Panel,” said Conway. If the project gets an official approval it will start construction in the fiscal year of 2015 according to Conway. It is anticipated that it will take seven years to get the first generating unit in service. According to BC Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan, the dam will have a generating sta-
It certainly gives us confidence in the panel members that they, too, are recognizing that there are significant gaps in the EIS presented by Hydro.
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tions were popular topics of discussion in other communities as well. According to Wayne Hiebert, director of Area D, the meetings usually drew an attendance of 30 to 40 residents, but attendance has been as high as 53 in Charlie Lake, 72 in Buick and 92 in Prespatou. He said that a few people collecting signatures for a petition to rescind the bylaw attended nearly every meeting. “They are making sure that everyone else in the whole country hears,” said Hiebert.
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tunity for residents to voice their concerns and ask questions face-to-face. Bernier said that although he can only help with questions relating to provincial matters, he will try to point all other inquiries to the right authority. “Whether it’s point people in the right direction on a federal issue, whether it’s a municipal issue, we’re open to any questions. The whole point is to help people out and whether the issue is something that I can personally help them with, or point them down the road to get the right answer, that’s what we’re here for,” he said. The office will be open weekdays, but with having to spend time in Victoria and in the other areas of his constituency Bernier plans to be
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Taylor residents take on Terry Fox run
Photo Credit Kyla Corpuz A GROUP OF TAYLOR RESIDENTS, WHO WENT BY THE NAME ‘TEAM B’, FINISHED THE TERRY FOX RUN AT THE LONEWOLF GOLF COURSE ON SEPT. 15 AT AROUND 11 A.M. THEY WERE RUNNING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER, BONNIE, WHO WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH BLADDER CANCER.
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another big impact is much higher taxes without any increased services,” said Giesbrecht. Rural residents would have to pay for their water and sewer hook up and additional taxes for city services would be added to their expenses. The city noted that access to municipal services would likely benefit property owners through reductions in their property insurance premiums. A total of 181 properties are involved and 92 landowners facing inclusion. While he might not speak for all rural residents, Giesbrecht said, “There’s already a lack of trust in rural residents, they don’t trust the city at all, this just continues to foster mistrust with the city, it’s irrespon-
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Fort St. John council declines Multi Material B.C. KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca
riod. If there were an increase in staff, the city would not be compensated. Ken Rogers, director for development, added that MMBC could terminate the clause with the city at any time, whereas the city would be bound by a five-year agreement. “The terms and conditions of this contract were somewhat heavily weighted in MMBC’s favour,” said Rogers. The second stage of the new PPP plan is a request for proposal (RFP), which the city plans to engage in. “So again, there are a number of portions where we would want to wait for round two with the RFP and put forward conditions we are comfortable with,” said Roger.
FORT ST. JOHN – City council decided not to side with the non-profit organization Multi Material B.C. when it comes to curbside recycling of packaged and paper products (PPP), instead the city will create its own plan. MMBC was created to keep track of PPP in the province. In 2011 the government shifted the responsibility of end-of-life management for PPP from the province over to industry (also known as stewards under the new plan) and consumers. MMBC is the body that will ensure that stewards are meeting their legal obligations under the BC Recycling Agency. At a council meeting on Sept. 9, council members decided that the city’s own curbside recycling initiative for PPP would be part of National Energy Office national their strategic priorities in Board de l’énergie the coming year. City manager Dianne Hunter pointed out why declining MMBC would be in the city’s best interest. “The biggest issue isn’t so much the subsidy it’s the FUNDING AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEB’s REGULATORY PROCESS REGARDING THE NOVA contract and what we would GAS TRANSMISSION LTD. NORTH MONTNEY PROJECT have to enter into and the fines and penalties that go along with it,” said Hunter. A funding review committee, independent of the The National Energy Board (NEB, or the Board) is If the city signed up to regulatory process, will consider all applications for making available $250,000 under its Participant Funding have MMBC provide curbfunding and make recommendations on the allocation Program to assist directly affected persons to participate side recycling it would benefit from a one-time incenof funds. in the regulatory process of the Nova Gas Transmission tive: $32 per household, 75 Ltd. (NGTL) North Montney project. Funding applications can be submitted beginning cent education allowance and $2.50 per household now until 30 days before the oral hearing. The hearing NGTL intends to seek Board approval to construct per year for administration date has not yet been set, as an application has not and operate a 305 km of pipeline in northeast British costs. In order to receive yet been filed. When the NEB sets a hearing date, that Columbia, along with associated metering facilities, these incentives the city information will be made public. Funding will only valve sites and possible compression facilities. would have to abide by their terms and conditions. be awarded for hearing related activities conducted The potential natural gas pipeline, referred to as the “While the subsidy is after your PFP application has been approved. Please North Montney Mainline, will consist of two sections, there today it won’t be there review the Participant Funding Program Guide to Aitken Creek and Kahta. It will connect with the existing forever and so you’ll quickly get caught into entering in an determine when and how to apply for funding and Grounvdbirch Mainline (Saturn Section), located about agreement with more penalwhat funding will cover. 35 km southwest of Fort St. John and will continue ties associated to it than reabout 187 km northwest of Fort St. John. Interested persons are encouraged to review information ally what the benefit would be,” said Hunter. on the proposed project before submitting an Funds will be made available to help persons who Some of the concerns outapplication. This information, as well as the Participant are directly affected or have relevant information or lined in a city report show Funding Program Guide, the Application for Funding expertise review and comment on a project application that the city would have to comply with MMBC poliForm and the Contribution Agreement can be found on to be submitted by NGTL. Funding must be used to cies even if it conflicts with the Board’s website (www.neb-one.gc.ca) under Public prepare for and participate in the hearing process, which existing standards, also if Participation. will be announced by the Board at a later date. MMBC finds product that don’t fall under PPP in three To receive funding, all approved recipients will be per cent of the overall loads required to apply to participate and be granted collected, a fine of $5,000 intervenor status in the NEB’s regulatory process for per load will be levied. In addition the city would this project. have to provide recycling containers, and an MMBC office would need to be set For more information contact: up within the community. The city would have no Heather Dodds control over the personnel, Participant Funding Coordinator and MMBC would have to Tel: 1-800-899-1265 ext. 3130 approve the staffing levels E-mail: PFP.PAFP@neb.one.gc.ca during implementation pe-
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His transition from Dawson Creek mayor to South Peace MLA was short. According to Bernier, a week after he was given the keys to his office in Victoria and a large book about the rules and the procedures of legislature, the summer sitting started. He said that each new MLA received different training depending on their background and was glad to have had his experience on council. “Having the municipal background and all the terms on council and terms as mayor, with all the media training and governance training, it really helped. I think it would be very difficult to go into an MLA role with no experience,” Bernier said, adding that he’s had help from the staff in Victoria. “Everyone talks about a learning curve, [there was] not much of an opportunity to have a big learning curve because we started right away and looking at that I think it
Northeast NEWS was quite enjoyable and forced us to get our feet wet right away,” he said. Although it’s only been four months since the election, Bernier reports that he has already had the opportunity to sit down with some ministers and Premier Clark to advocate on behalf of the people in the South Peace. During the election, Bernier and Clark announced that the FairShare agreement would be extended to 2030. Bernier said he will work on taking that commitment through the necessary processes to making it official over the next year. Bernier is also currently working on looking at how the closed Peace River Haven residential care home in Pouce Coupe can be utilized to meet regional needs and having the Dawson Creek hospital offer dialysis. “These are definitely things that we have to work on but
my job is to continue advocating until we get the answer that we’re hoping to have. I’ve got meetings with Northern Health at the end of the month and I already have met with the Minister of Health and given him my wishlist for the next year,” said Bernier. He believes former MLA Blair Lekstrom did a great job representing the area and hopes to do the same. “It’s nice having my own location, my own style, I’m definitely my own person, but I’d definitely like to carry that on. My job is to represent the South Peace and he did a great job, and that’s my plan too,” Bernier said.
There are definitely things that we have to work on but my job is to continue advocating until we get the answer that we’re hoping to have
PRRD conversations Continued from Page 4.
Of the five meetings Hiebert has attended thus far, he said that many of the same questions and concerns were brought up at every meeting and attributes some of that confusion to the language used in the bylaw. He said some attendees offered helpful suggestions to how the bylaw could be changed to reflect the wants of the residents, and was pleased when one resident went through the bylaw section by section, highlighting parts he took issue with. Hiebert noted that sometimes their discussions would be sidetracked. Staff’s notes on each meeting showed that in the Montney meeting one resident expressed that board members should step down. Chair of the board, Karen Goodings, was at that meeting and encouraged those interested in representing their area to put their names forward in the 2014 municipal election. Some of those against the bylaw sported signs on their vehicles accusing their representatives of being dictators and brainwashing their constituents. Hiebert notes that while he has definitely heard that a lot of people are against the bylaw, some came forward in support of it. Notes from the meetings will be compiled into a report for the Electoral Area Directors Committee, the committee will then send a recommendation to the PRRD board for consideration. Hiebert said that the electoral area director’s next scheduled meeting is the third week of October, and expects the matter to be considered by the district during a meeting in November.
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Fiscal Gap In October, city council will have a better idea of what their 2014 Strategic Priorities would look like if they choose to focus their energies on the city’s fiscal gap. Councillors approved a motion brought forward by Coun. Charlie Parslow that directed staff to prepare a report outlining the scope of work that would be involved if council decides to make the fiscal gap their overriding strategic priority next year. Parslow believes that a report would give council a deeper perspective of the challenges and the significance of the issue that faces Dawson Creek. Council to meet with Northern Health Councillors attending the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention this week will be sitting down with chair of the Northern Health board, Dr. Charles Jago, and chief executive officer, Cathy Ulrich, for a brief meeting about health in the community. Council identified questions about renal dialysis, physician recruitment, updates to the hospital and its services, and future plans for the evacuated Peace River Haven residential care home in Pouce Coupe as priorities for the meeting. Petition seniors’ age reinstatement 31 residents are urging council to reinstate people aged 60 and older to be considered ‘seniors’ and eligible for the seniors user fee at the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre. In July the City of Dawson Creek implemented new user fees and disqualified users 60-64 from being able to access the seniors’ fee. The increase to those in that age group has increased approximately 57 per cent. Before July, those aged 60 and older were paying $4.45 per swim, now they pay $7.00. The implementation came after a parks and recreation user fee study that recommended patrons pay fees that reflect the amount it takes to run and maintain the facili-
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ties that they use. 31 copies of the same letter sent to city hall said that the consultants did not consider how many people would be affected by the age category change and accused council of not taking the time to review and calculate the full impact the change would have to pool patrons falling in this age category. Acting mayor Duncan Malkinson defends the city’s decision, believing that the changes were made in the interest of fairness and equality. He also notes that a ‘hardship clause’ exists for those who can not afford the fees, and that patrons need only apply to the city for a discounted rate if they can prove they are experiencing financial pressures. Loran water reservoir contract awarded Maple Reinders have been awarded the contract to construct the Loran Storage Water Reservoir. The budget for the project is $4 million, but Maple Reinders bid came in at $2,497,000 plus tax. Once constructed, it will allow for development of the Harvest View/ Sunset Ridge neighbourhood, located on the north side of the city. Director of Infrastructure and Sustainable Development, Kevin Henderson, said that the contractors will begin construction as soon as possible and work until weather conditions no longer permit them to do so, with work expected to start up again next Spring for completion by the end of next year. Tree removal breaks $100,000 The City of Dawson Creek will pay approximately $35,000 more than expected to have the trees near the airport and exhibition grounds be cut down and turned into mulch. On July 15 council approved a budget of $75,000 to have the trees infringing on the airport’s Obstacle Limitation Surface be mulched. The lowest request for quotations that the city received came in at $109,995 plus tax. Council approved the additional costs and awarded the contract to Sylmec 7098332 Canada Inc. In the future council may also have to consider planting vegetation that will not grow so high as to interfere with the airport’s requirements.
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Photo Jill Earl ACTING-MAYOR DUNCAN MALKINSON, PRESENTS ERIN OLIVER AND TARA MAYOROS WITH A PROCLAMATION, DECLARING SEPT. 15 AS TERRY FOX RUN DAY IN DAWSON CREEK.
QUESTION: Who did Jason Aldean co-host the 2013 CMT Music Awards with? Submission must be in by Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. If we receive multiple emails with the correct answer we will draw the name on Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. Be sure to include your name and contact information where we can best reach you. Winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize. To boost your chances of winning Jason Aldean tickets, ‘Like’ us on Facebook and enter our online contest! Good luck! Encana Events Centre | Sept. 30 or Oct. 1 | 7:30 p.m.
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PRRD briefs: Sept. 12 JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca Industrial concerns to be addressed at workshop In response to concerns arising over the petroleum and natural gas rights dispositions within the Dawson Creek area, the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission and the Peace River Regional District board will participate in a workshop to address and discuss citizen concerns. The Agricultural Advisory Committee will also be invited to attend. The meeting will take place Sept. 30. The concerns of Margaret Keith, a Farmington resident, will also be added to the workshop’s agenda. Keith wrote a letter to the district, requesting that the district lobby government to stop Encana’s multi-hole drilling pad planned for a site near Parkland Elementary School and implement an industry-exclusion zone of ten kilometres around the school. District’s decision concerning water transfer station on hold Directors have directed staff to prepare a report about the district’s options regarding the City of Fort St. John’s intent to lessen the hours of their wastewater transfer station and eventually decommission the facility by 2015. Many directors believe that this is a critical issue that will need further discussion to resolve.
B.C. OGC talks water with PRRD Commissioner and corporate executive officer for the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission, Paul Jeakins, and Roger St.-Jean, the deputy commissioner for permitting and authorization, were a delegation at the PRRD last meeting; their presentation requested by directors. Directors invited them to the meeting to get more information about hydraulic fracturing and industry’s water use. Jeakins reported that hydraulic fracturing was industry’s preferred method of extracting natural gas, and though other materials such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide are also used, it often doesn’t produce the best results. He said that the commission is taking water management very seriously and intends to look at groundwater sources more closely and create an inventory of underground aquifers. He encourages the public to access NEWT for water information and is open to working with communities to share information and form best practices.
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Residents push for survey regarding F.S.J. boundary extension Tracey Bloor presented 15 duplicated letters to PRRD directors, Sept. 12, asking director of Area C, Arthur Hadland, to initiate contact with all landowners affected by Fort St. John’s proposed boundary extension.
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They asked Hadland to distribute a survey, giving residents the opportunity to voice whether they support the boundary extension or not. During the same meeting, Hadland requested that the board consider a survey he would like to distribute. Questions arose over whether the district has authority over the distribution of the survey or not, but directors voted that Hadland refer the letter to the next meeting, after the City of Fort St. John has had the opportunity to answer the public’s arising questions. New Ag. committee members appointed Directors appointed 12 new members to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term. Members are also involved in other agricultural organizations such as the BC Bison Association, the Peace River forage Association of BC, the Peace River Regional Cattlemen’s Association, the Peace River District Women’s Institute and the Farmer’s Institute. The purpose of the committee is to provide advice to the board regarding agricultural matters, provide a forum for concerns over agriculture issues in the region and encourage the sustainability of agriculture.
Northeast NEWS Directors to move on UBCM GM motion During this week’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities, members will debate whether or not to recommend to the Province of B.C. that they ban genetically modified crops in the province. Chair of the board, Karen Goodings, said that after receiving a letter from Rick Kantz, she intends to speak against the resolution to ban and encourages other attending directors to do the same. Kantz’s letter said that a potential ban on genetically modified crops in the province would potentially devastate canola crops in the region. He estimates that there is 90,000 acres of canola growing in the district, most of it being genetically modified product because of the successful yields it produces. “At 20 bushels per acre and $11 per bushel, that is almost $20 million in lost revenue if we were to lose this type of crop,” Kantz wrote. Fred Banham to retire Long-time employee of the Peace River Regional District, Fred Banham, the district’s chief administrative officer announced that he will be retiring next year with his last day of work scheduled for May 30, 2014. Banham has worked for 35 years with local governments and by the time he retires will have worked for the PRRD 11-and-ahalf years. He thanked current and past directors as well as the regional communities for allowing him to serve them. He said he is looking forward to ‘smelling the roses.’
D.C. briefs Continued from Page 18. Green Communities Award The Green Communities Committee, a joint initiative between the Province of B.C. and the Union of B.C. Municipalities, have awarded the City of Dawson Creek with the Green Communities Level Three Award. The award is the highest level a municipality can achieve in the Climate Action Recognition Program, and is awarded to local governments that achieve carbon neutrality. A ‘Climate Action Community-Carbon Neutral 2012’ logo will soon appear on city letterhead, websites and other promotional material to mark their achievement. Bylaw amendments approved Council approved and adopted amendments to four bylaws during their last meeting on Sept. 9. The Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw was one bylaw that received many changes, including: an increased maximum daily demand for water, reduced spacing between fire hydrants, tree planting specifications and a long list of other requirements for developers. The lot at 8700 17th Street has been rezoned from RS-2 (residential-single and duplex zone) and RM-2 (residential medium density-multiple family zone) to CD-2 (comprehensive development two zone). A CD-2 zone enables an owner of a block of land to propose a development plan for the site. In this case the plan involves the creation of 24 parcels for single family dwellings and 18 parcels for duplexes. Lots at 10008 and 10012 17th Street have been rezoned from C-4 (commercial service zone) to RM-2. The prospective developer, DNJ Investments, is proposing to build multi-family residential buildings on the sites. Water Conservation Measures Bylaw amendments were adopted. One amendment moved the restriction of bulk water hauling for non-potable use to Stage Two water conservation measures from Stage Four. Reconsideration of zoning amendment The City of Dawson Creek will host another public hearing regarding the rezoning of a lot near the corner of 21 Street at 86 Avenue from RS-2 to RM-3 (residential -high density multiple family zone) for the proposed development of a gated multifamily dwelling community. During the Jul. 31 council meeting, councillors defeated the zoning amendment, however, Coun. Shaely Wilbur requested that it be reconsidered after another public hearing.
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Photo Jill Earl Colin Gardiner talks about his experience with cancer to students at Central Middle School.
Photo Jill Earl Tour de North riders started their journey to William’s Lake at Mile Zero, Sept. 13.
Cancer charity riders get rollin’ JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Four local riders and 21 others were given a warm sendoff Sept. 13 as they began the long journey from Dawson Creek to William’s Lake. The 850-kilometre bike ride is this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de North. During the seven-day ride, the tour will make stops in Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Prince George, and Quesnel before reaching the final stop in William’s Lake. Before heading down the Alaska Highway the riders stopped into Central Middle School to enjoy a breakfast, supported by Tim Hortons and McDonalds, and to talk to the kids about their cause. Cpl. James Rutledge, rider and organizer in Dawson Creek, said they will be making presentations at every community they stop in, promoting a healthy lifestyle to students. “It was kind of a unique opportunity, it was the first time we’ve ever done this, having the breakfast at the school... it’s a new thing we’ve tried something different here in Dawson [Creek] and it seems to be well received,” he said about having more personal interactions with the students during the breakfast. “It doesn’t take that much,” Const. Leo Corcoran told Central Middle School students about making healthier
lifestyle choices. He suggests eating healthy and exercising regularly as being a part of those small healthy-living changes. The tour is a fundraiser. Money raised goes towards Camp Goodtimes (a medically supervised camp for child cancer patients and their families), assists in helping pediatric cancer patients with the cost of transportation for cancer-related appointments, and helps to fund additional resources to help families affected by cancer. To raise money, the Dawson Creek riders hosted a dunk tank, Jail N’ Bail and a Regimental Dinner. The total amount raised has not been tallied yet, but Rutledge estimates that it is somewhere in the range of $45-$50,000. “It was excellent, we had 110 people there, silent auction. I don’t know a number in terms of total amount raised but probably around $5,000,” said Rutledge about the Regimental Dinner’s fundraising efforts alone. Local riders include Rutledge, Corcoran, Const. Greg Lake and community rider from the Lake View Credit Union, Samuel Lowdon. Cops for Cancer has been hosting the bike ride for the past 16 years. There are four tours throughout the province. Together, the tours raised nearly $2.5 million last year.
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Celebrate National Forest Week September 22-28, 2013 This National Forest Week get out in the woods and discover all our forests have to offer! Plant a tree, tour a local mill or take a walk in the woods – these are just a few ways you can take part in National Forest Week. For a list of events happening around the province, check out: www.abcfp.ca To find out about cool jobs in the forest industry, visit thegreenestworkforce.ca
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Celebrate the outdoors during September 22-28, 2013
A Salute to Forest Week National Forest Week is a great opportunity to rediscover the beauty and wealth of our forests and to appreciate the countless beneÄts they provide. 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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We live in a region that’s abundant with nature. The Peace is a host to many getaways where one can appreciate trees and forests. A walk through the Fish Creek community forest in Fort St. John, or a stroll through the walking path at the Lonewolf Golf Course in Taylor will give you a breath of fresh air. How about a day trip to Hudson’s Hope Alwin Holland Park or maybe even the hiking trails through Tumbler Ridge? These are all destinations where you can get a dose of different forest settings throughout the Peace. Chetwynd celebrates the use of trees every year by hosting a chainsaw carving competition.
Go ahead, get out this week and enjoy nature’s canopy wherever you may be.
Trees are vital to our lives and our quality of life. Trees filter our air and water and produce oxygen. In an urban setting trees offer shade and aesthetics to the hard landscape. In a rural setting trees provide protection from the wind and afford privacy and solitude. Fort St. John has the best of both worlds offering trees and forests for all people in the community. Celebrate National Forestry Week - Craig Stanley, Fort St. John grounds manager
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Forest Week: September 22-28 Other ways to get involved! How to Participate in National Forest Week - 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 Source: www.canadianforestry.com
Did you know? Dawson Creek is growing the forest industry The 2.9-million-hectare Dawson Creek Forest District provides an estimated 1,700 jobs, ranging from truck drivers and equipment operators to camp crews. Species harvested include spruce, pine, balsam, and aspen, in quantities enough to build more than 33,000 houses annually! An extensive silviculture program is in place. Local Ministry of Forest staff administer and implement forest and grazing range regulations and license agreements as well as provide protection from forest fires. • Spruce, Pine, Balsam, Aspen and Birch harvested. • Spruce and Pine planted. • Provides 1,700 jobs • Size of Dawson Creek Forest District: 2.9 million hectares • Size of Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area: 2.278 hectares •Annual allowable cut in TSA (coniferous): 1,371,533 cubic metres • Annual allowable cut in TSA (deciduous): 941,500 cubic metres • Land and Resource Management Plan in place • Number of logging truck loads harvested in 2001: 61,291 Source: City of Dawson Creek
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On Thursday, September 12, 2013, 570 head of cattle went through our ring D1 - D2 Cows 72.00-76.00 D3 - D4 Cows 68.00-71.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 70.00-80.00 Bologna Bulls 75.00-88.00 Feeder Bulls 80.00-95.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Milk Cows N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (younger) N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (older) N/A
STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:
110.00-125.00 120.00-135.00 130.00-142.00 140.00-152.00 142.00-155.00 145.00-162.00 150.00-174.00 160.00-190.00
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on a good Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Wednesday market would accommodate those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regularly make Saturday mornings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lots of customers have been asking us about doing evenings. I think coming in the new year of 2014 I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to see a lot of good new changes with the Dawson Creek market,â&#x20AC;? Johnston said. Johnston wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reveal the upcoming changes but hinted that there may be some entertainment involved. She said that the market hosts a variety of vendors who either make, bake, sew or grow their own products. The market also welcomes a small percentage of home business owners as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got such a large array of vendors, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got meat, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got chickens, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got beef, you name it, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve covered all of our bases this year,â&#x20AC;? she said.
DAWSON CREEK - Last week the province celebrated Farmers Appreciation Week, but residents in the city have been celebrating for years by supporting the local farmers market. Gordon and Dawne Parslow and their produce of carrots, beets, cucumber, tomatoes, and honey have been a regular appearance at the Dawson Creek Farmers Market since 1982. The market is the only place the Parslowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sell their produce, other than a few special orders in their home. The Parslowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grow their produce approximately 11 kilometres outside of the city. Gordon said they have built their business on satisfied return customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known for 20 years and dealt with for 20 years, they keep coming back and supporting us. Without them, we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really have a viable business as we have right now,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve often been fortunate enough to sell out every Saturday. The Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market has been in the community since the late 70s and up until two years ago was located in the Co-Op Mall parking lot. Their current location is in the building on the corner of 15 Street and 102 Avenue. As a request from vendors and customers, starting in January the market will be year-round. Past president of the market and vendor table rental organizer, Dawn Johnston, said that starting this month an evening market will be open during the last Wednesday of every month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Photo Jill Earl She said that the market The Dawson Creek Farmers Market moved into their new location two years can see nearly 500 customers
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UPCOMING Fort St. John • Sept. 21: North Peace Ride for Disabled is having their 3rd Annual Cowboy Dinner Theatr at Charlie Lake Community Hall. This is a family affair, great food and entertainment. Phone 250-785-3664 or 2500-263-2753 for tickets • Oct. 5: The Peace Project, FSJ Women’s Resource Society, FSJ LOVES families and artSpace presents Let’s Get Together, celebrating a violence-free Fort St. John with healthy recipes, information on local services, interactive display, crafts for kids, photobooth and prizes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the FSJ Friendship Centre. Free admission. • Oct. 9: FSJ Women’s Resource Society presents Take
Back the Night. Marching to end violence against women and girls in Fort St. John from the North Peace Cultural Centre at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • Jan. 18 and Mar, 15, 2014: Campfire Cowboy Nights at the Fort St. John Legion at 6 p.m.
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• Sept. 21 - COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE - Music by Old Friends at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave. Dawson Creek. Dance from 8:30-12:30 a.m. Admission includes lunch. 19 years and over welcome. For more information phone Fred at 250-782-2192 or Linda at 250843-7418. • Sept. 21: Yard Sale at South Peace United Church Upper Hall, 1300-104th Avenue, Dawson Creek from 8 a.m.
to noon. For more information phone the church office at 250-782-2636. • Sept. 28-29: Donna Kane is teaching a creative writing workshop weekend for adults at the Dawson Creek Public Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please register by calling 250-782-4661. This is a free workshop, space limited. • Oct. 1: Babies and Books program at the Dawson Creek Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Free program every Tuesday in October and November. • Oct. 1: Toddler Tales for children one to two years old with parent or caregiver every Tuesday in October and November at 11 a.m. Free drop-in program. • Oct. 5: Texas Hold ‘Em tournament at D.C. Curling Club 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Fundraiser for Better at Home.
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• Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Joyce Hadland at 250-261-3886 or Gayle Wagner at 250785-3991 for more information. • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #335 9909100 Ave, Fort St. John. Please visit our website: northpeacepregnancycare.ca. To make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential.
Dawson Creek
• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a
guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Pam 782-5187 or Margaret 782-3221. • ‘No matter how much time you have to spare, or what your interests are, ‘Better at Home has a volunteer opportunity for you! From mowing a lawn to hanging curtains, there are lots of ways you can help seniors in your community. It can be as simple and enjoyable as stopping in for a visit or taking someone shopping. Can you spare a little time to help a senior to remain independent in their home? Call ‘Better at Home’ at 250-782-2341 and see how easy and enjoyable volunteering can be.’ • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • Stream of Life (Korean Church) 433-95 Ave Dawson Creek BC V1G 1H4 Phone 250-219-8016 Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Bible Study: 7:00 PM (Wednesday) Intercession Pry:700 PM (Thursday)
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• The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 774-2541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574.
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• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100
Tumbler Ridge
• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. • Tumbler Ridge’s self-employed women will receive six months of free personal business monitoring beginning this October at no charge. If you are a self-employed woman in their first three years of operation, or partially operate a business, contact Sara Cooper at the Women’s Enterprise Centre at 1-800643-7014 ext. 104 or Mila Lansdowne by e-mail at mila@persona.ca or (250) 242-3389. Registration is required.
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FORT ST. JOHN - Thank you to the ten enthusiastic employees from Progress Energy who volunteered to help paint Robert Ogilvie and Duncan Cran Elementary preschool centres on Friday, Aug. 23. With donations from Turner Gas & Oil Services, Suzanne Cavalheiro led her team of volunteers from Progress
Energy. Together with Niki Hedges from United Way Northern BC and School District 60 preschool staff, they completed the joint venture to help give the StrongStart play centers a fresh look for fall. Days of Caring projects are a means for teams of volunteers from local corporations and business to
complete jobs in the community. “Volunteers are a valuable resource. Without their contribution in the community it is a challenge to ensure we have crucial programs such as the StrongStart program, a free, drop-in preschool program for children aged birth to six”, said Niki Hedges from United Way Northern BC.
Stewart Weir bought by international company FORT ST. JOHN – Opus International Consultants purchased Canadian land surveying, engineering and environmental consultancy Stewart Weir. Stewart Weir has an office in Fort St. John. As part of the acquisition Opus’ Canadian team now
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CLASSIFIEDS PIPELINE AND FACILITY INSTALLATION INSPECTORS Skystone Engineering will host a training course on the role of the inspector as the client (owner). Representative, providing code and regulatory requirements for inspectors to fulfill their QA role. It will cover site safety, project management and admin requirements to assure new installations satisfy owner requirements. It addresses all sections of CAPPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guidance Document: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Competency Assessment for Upstream Oil and Gas Pipeline Installation Inspectors.â&#x20AC;? The course is Oct 2-4, 2013 at the Lakeview Inn at 10103-98 Ave; Fort St John, BC. Attendees must register on or before Monday, Sept 30. For more info, visit www.skytone.ca or call (403)516-4217, Nancy 10/03 FOR SALE Looking For a Summer Home, Winter Get Away or Year Round Living, Then This Is A Must See Gorgeous 1.1 Acre Country Estate, custom built home 4+ bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, vaulted ceilings, transoms windows, custom maple kitchen, deluxe master ensuite, guest suite, detached work shop and parking for all your RV/Toys, a short drive to Kelowna, 20 minutes from Big White. Priced to sell $628,000. For full details visit MLS10059381 or email/call 250-491-2913 tnlock@xplornet.com 09/26 ON ONE ACRE 300 FEET BY 150 WIDE Buy the Whole House. Off set mortgage with Basement Suite Rental. Main floor 3 bedrooms, bath, kitchen & living room, lower floor 2 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room. Shared laundry room, $25,000. In recent repairs includes complete renovation of basement bathroom. Located at 6388 Daisy Ave Fort St John. Call 1-250-493-1807 Price $369,000. 09/12
Journeyman Electrician Wanted. Demco Electric is looking for a full time journeyman electrician to start immediately. Employment requires residency in the town of Fort Nelson, BC which has a lot to offer for example; hunting, ďŹ shing, baseball and even a spray park for the kids in the summer, as well as hockey and sledding in the winter. Demco is locally owned and has been operating in our community since 1994. We offer a company truck, cell phone, double time for OT, 12% vacation pay and our employees are home every night most of the year. If you are interested call (250)774-7884.
PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Emergency Program and Response Plan Update The Peace River Regional District is inviting proposals from suitably qualified consultants to review the Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing emergency management function, associated plans and bylaws and recommend changes to increase program efficiencies and effectiveness. Additionally the proponent will be required to develop an emergency management plan, an emergency operations centre procedure manual and an evacuation plan. A copy of the Request for Proposal may be picked up during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Regional District offices located at: 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
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or documents may be obtained through BC Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca), or from the Regional District website at http://prrd.bc.ca/quick_links/contracts_tenders/index.php. SEALED PROPOSALS clearly marked "Emergency Program and Response Plan Updateâ&#x20AC;? will be received by the Peace River Regional District, Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Monday, September 30, 2013. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened to the proponent. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of experience, references, completeness of proposal, price and other factors as determined by the Regional District. The Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all Proposals and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. The lowest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful Proponent. For further information please contact: Trish Morgan, Manager of Community Services at (T) (250) 784-3200, (F) (250) 784-3201 or prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca.
Boreal Eline, a division of BonneĆŠ â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Energy Corp. is an extremely busy oilÄŽeld services company that has developed a reputaĆ&#x;on for delivering excellent results and have become recognized industry leaders in our core service areas! We are looking for some commiĆŠed, high performing individuals who seek opportuniĆ&#x;es for change and growth to join our growing Eline team! Boreal Eline is currently looking for experienced Operators and Supervisors for their Fort St. John, BC and Grande Prairie, AB locaĆ&#x;ons. QualiÄŽed candidates should possess a Class 3 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with air brake endorsement, a clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract and current H2S and First Aid cerĆ&#x;ÄŽcates. Pump down experience is an asset. Pre-employment tesĆ&#x;ng is in eÄŤect. If you are a safety-oriented individual looking to join a dynamic growth oriented oilÄŽeld service company, we would like to hear from you. We oÄŤer a great working environment, a compeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve salary and percentage paid bonus plan, a comprehensive beneÄŽts package, and a company matching RRSP plan. Please send your resume (indicaĆ&#x;ng job Ć&#x;tle and locaĆ&#x;on) and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract to: Human Resources at hr@bonneĆŠsenergy.com or fax to 780-532-4811.
We thank all that apply; only those under consideraĆ&#x;on for the posiĆ&#x;on will be contacted.
New jobs posted daily to www.macenna.com Administrative Assistant: The successful candidate for this professional office will have some reception and administration experience and have a basic understanding of Word, Excel and Outlook. Receptionist: This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who is full of energy and enjoys working with people. Duties will include a busy front desk and phones, booking appointments, filing, some data entry, basic admin duties and other duties as assigned. Candidates must be able to work in a fast paced environment and must be able to work quickly as well as multitask. This is a part time/casual job with a varied schedule, some evening work will be required, about 16 hours per week. Warehouse Person: Persons for this position will have some shipping and receiving and inventory experience. Duties will include maintaining shop work area, assist with shipping and receiving, helping with equipment and tool repair. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, and a fork lift ticket would be an asset. Admin Assistant: This is a part time position about 30-35 hours/week. Great opportunity for someone who would like to work school hours. Candidates will have previous office experience, be organized and able to work with deadlines. Duties will include building and maintaining spreadsheets, filing, data entry and other duties as assigned. Financial Administrator: The successful candidate for this position will be working with an O&G company helping with their financial dept. Duties will include data entry, A/R, A/P, preparing bank reports and payroll. Potential candidates should have some post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent experience. Candidates should have very good computer skills in M/S Office and Simply Accounting. O&G experience is an asset. % ! #$! $ "#
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