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September 22, 2011 - Vol. 8 - No. 38

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Dawson Creek community supports Take Back the Night By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- Dark clouds and a constant downpour of rain, didn’t stop community supporters from taking back the night. The South Peace Community Resource Society’s Community Awareness Committee organized Take Back the Night, a march through the downtown core and Kin Park to raise awareness for domestic violence last Thursday, Sept. 15. Sign carrying attendees started their march at the senior’s hall at 6:30 p.m. and ended in Kin Park for a free BBQ. Though the weather was bad, organizers were thrilled with the large turnout. They estimate nearly 100 people came out to show support. “We were worried, honestly,” said committee member Karen Mitton. “I am stoked at how many people turned out tonight. I saw the sky and I thought really? It hasn’t rained in three weeks and the one night we have an outdoor event…I was so excited to see how many people were waiting at the senior’s hall. It was such a huge outpouring of community spirit, it really inspires me. This turnout, according to a woman on our committee whose been doing this for 15 years, she says she doesn’t think we’ve had a turnout like this ever,” she said. The event started in Brussels Belgium in 1976 and since then has generated support worldwide. Not only does the event raise awareness, but also dispels apathetic views that violence doesn’t happen in the community. “I’ve certainly heard some women say there are certain places downtown or even in the parks that they won’t walk at night, it’s not safe…Tonight we’re just supporting the awareness of the fact that domestic violence, and violence in all its forms, not just the physical violence that’s punishable by law, but all other forms of violence including: verbal, spiritual, financial, and any other form of violence. It occurs right here in this community and we’re all here tonight to take this stand and to take back this night,” Mitton said. The march that used to be a women only event formally invited men to par-

ticipate in 2009, and last Thursday saw many men in the community support the cause. “That’s what the Community Awareness Committee is about, bringing the community together for a common goal. The fact that we have men and boys here supporting this, that used to be a women only event, is fantastic,” said Mitton. Along with free BBQ, drinks, and snacks, attendees were entertained by family roots/rock band, Revolution Sonics, along with the Northern Lights Drummers who performed a Cree Ojibway healing song. Mitton says the Mizpah Transition House, a shelter for women experiencing domestic violence and personal crisis, receives tremendous support from the community and considering the turnout on Friday, this is a cause the community is committed to. “We have such an outpouring of

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doesn’t come together all by itself, it doesn’t come together with 10 people meeting around a table, it really took a community to make this happen,” Mitton said.

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September 22, 2011

Klukas brings abstract expression in new exhibit at D.C. gallery By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- The Dawson Creek Art Gallery’s latest exhibit is the work of one woman’s expression. Carrie Klukas was invited to have a show by the gallery’s past director, and has been working a year and a half on her 38 abstract expressionism pieces. Although from Grand Prairie Klukas is a prominent member of the Dawson Creek art community she has juried three local art exhibits, taught at the gallery and is the visual arts coordinator for a few institutions in town. Klukas admires the work

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Artist Carrie Klukas stands beside “Serpent of Transformation” one of 38 pieces, at her show’s opening.

of her students and great artists like Joseph Turner and Mark Rothko, but developed her own style. “Although I don’t paint like Rothko I certainly believe in the spiritual content abstract expressionism. I do feel that there is something that you can get from the pieces...I always admire other people’s abilities, and stuff that there doing. I find that we all have our own unique voice, and if we try to copy somebody elses it’s usually a sad duplicate. It’s always best to do your own thing,” she said. Her mother introduced her to art at a young age. By taking art classes in high school Klukas found she was good at it, and now considers painting essential to her happiness. “For me, I realized a few years ago that if I’m not creating I get very depressed, so it’s definitely kind of a life line for me really,” Klukas said. Though her parents encouraged her creativity, it was not seen as an appropriate career choice, which lead her to becoming an interior designer. “It’s OK to be creative as long as you can make a living out of it,” Klukas mimicked her parent’s sentiment. In the early 90s Klukas attended the Alberta College of Art and Design, and since graduating has worked developing her style. “It probably took about 10 years after I left school to come up with this style. It came to me gradually...This style is something that just happened, this style wasn’t taught. Sometimes things have to perk a bit,” she said. To make her pieces, Klukas layers acrylic paint and sands it back and repeats the process. She says she uses a lot of sandpaper and sometimes will use varnish as well. “It’s a very seductive surface because it gives the allusion of a lot of texture, it’s actually completely smooth,” Klukas said. Critics of abstract expressionism may believe that the style requires very little skill, but according to Klukas many abstract artists have formal training. “It was funny, the last symposium that the Artists of the Peace had we were supposed to draw something, and all 15 people kept running over to me, and “ah she can draw,” she said. Klukas’ show entitled, “Just Breathe,” is more colourful than

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what she’s done in the past. She’s also chosen to title her pieces, which is traditionally not done in abstract work. “My work a lot of times people will see stuff in it, I will see stuff in it. Which prompts me to title. That doesn’t mean that that’s what it is, it can be whatever you see. It doesn’t have to be hung that way, it can be hung whichever way you want it to be hung,” she said. “Just Breathe” comes from Klukas’ method of not planning her artwork, and “just going with it.” She won’t even extenuate objects she finds early on in her paintings, to her, it would look too contrived. “Being in the moment. Allowing yourself to be lead. When I get all bogged down in the mind, then I start to produce stuff basically. If you just be in the zone, it comes. It comes down to just breathe, just breathe,” she said. “I think there’s something about abstract work that can hold you, it’s always changing, there’s an interest to it, and certainly there are things out there that look very simple, I defy anybody to try and do it...lucky on my part that they turn out the way they do.”

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September 22, 2011

Debate still lingers on connection plan By Kyla Corpuz

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able” opportunity, but not necessary. “As a technical staff we highly recommend a connection to simplify…water distribution and sewer distribution on those two subdivisions,” said Galanti. Option A, supported by the West Ridge developer David Toews and two land owners, would like to see straight North and South access points. Kim Henry and Tracey Bloor own land between the two proposed developments and were initially opposed to a road cutting through their properties, with the exception of Option A. They are thinking of developing their properties and would want to “maximize that potential,” which Option B would hinder. Horacio Galanti, director of planning and engineering also advocates this alternative. “My support…is my recommendation on Option A, which is the straight alignment, because of technical reasons: proper fire protection, easy pedestrian, vehicle movements.” Project manager of Sunset Ridge, Ron Brar, supports Option B; a connection that would meander through the

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D.C introduces new fund to cut pollutants By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- The Dawson Creek Carbon Fund is a new initiative launched by the City aimed at cutting back on the greenhouse gases they produce annually. The City will give $100 for every tonne of carbon emissions they generate to the fund. The Carbon Fund should receive a sizable amount from the City as they emitted approximately 3,600 tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2010, if they produced the same amount in 2011 the fund would secure $360,000. The money the fund is granted will go towards making municipal buildings and vehicles more energy efficient, in hopes of reducing operating costs and reducing the City’s carbon footprint. The fund is apart of the City’s initiative to make their operations carbon neutral by 2012. The Dawson Creek RCMP Foundation presented a cheque for $8131.00 to the Words on Wheels bus, a bus that travels throughout the South Peace Region. The bus supports early childhood learning by providing books and toys for children and resources for parents. Gloria Cleve, the Early Learning Project Manager, received the cheque that will be spent on books, backpacks, and other resources.

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September 22, 2011

Flash bulbs will be poppin’

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Dawson Creek is in for a unique event on October 1 as the first annual Photo Walk will be taking place downtown from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event is being co-organized by Fort St. John’s Kyle Thomas (@kylewith on Twitter) to coincide with the fourth annual Worldwide Photo Walk. This event is to get anyone from the point n’ shoot photographers to the ones with Nikon cameras around their necks. The goal of the event is to get people to talk about photography. With getting people together, they can talk about their troubles and success with their camera and also get to meet some of the other photographers that are in their community. The Facebook event page has sixteen people already marked down for their attendance with a possible twenty more. According to the organizers, a photo walk is a social photography event where photographers get together (usually in a downtown area or trendy section of town) to walk around, shoot photos, and generally have fun with other photographers. So mark your calendar for the event happening on Saturday, October 1 in Dawson Creek. You can also visit http://worldwidephotowalk.com/faq for more information and maybe you will get motivated to organize a photo walk in your community.

Canada Starts Here: a plan for every British Columbian

By Jill Earl NORTHEAST B.C. - Premier Christy Clark announced a significant investment into the B.C. job market with a contribution of $50 million towards the Road Rail Utility Corridor project on Wrigley Island. CN Rail is investing $30 million into the project as well. The investment is the first stage of Canada Starts Here, an initiative that will give $300 million to projects supporting job growth. The announcement was made Monday morning on the Port of Prince Rupert with Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom. Clark plans on investing in the infrastructure of Port of Prince Rupert, so that the province can readily meet the demands of the growing Asian market. Clark sees opportunity in the western-most port city in North American, as it is two-to-three days closer to Asia then any other city on the North American continent. “There is no better place in Canada to talk about our future, to talk about the future of this country than here on the shores of Prince Rupert…we are on the pacific edge of this country…We are facing Asia, we are facing the future of the world and of Canada, and I am optimistic of our future…Our location and geography are an incredible asset. That’s just one part of what makes British Columbia so great and what positions us to take advantage of this

opportunity,” Clark said. Canada Starts Here rests on three pillars Clark says: supporting a private economy, good infrastructure, and knowledge of emerging markets and producing what they need. In the press conference, Don Krusel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Port of Prince Rupert, said that the infrastructure would open up approximately 1000 acres of prime waterfront industrial land, expanding the port 6 times its current size. The expansion would mean 70-100 million tonnes of capacity for the port, and more jobs in the area. “Once all those terminals are up and operating, we’ll add about 1500 full time well paying jobs in this community alone,” Krusel said. This number is in addition to the 576 jobs Clark predicts construction will create. Bell and Krusel both spoke to the growing Asia pacific market, and how British Columbia could benefit being the shortest land-sea link. “So far this year, B.C.’s exports are about 18.7 billion dollars, that’s up 2.2 billion over last year…that challenges the trends across North American right... We’re making a difference and it’s putting people back to work in this province…So far this year, B.C. sent 8.2 billon dollars worth of goods to Asia. That’s up 29% over last year,” Bell said.

“In the next ten to 20 years we are going to witness the largest migration of people in the history of man kind. It’s estimated that over 350 million Chinese will move from their rural agricultural land and move into the major cities of China…” said Krusel. The migration that Krusel says will look like 35 cities the size of New York City, along with the rising Chinese middle class will put a heavy demand on resources that Clark intends on meeting. “This means that we can meet the increasing demands for coal and other goods in the Asia Pacific market, and this is so critic because jobs don’t just depend on how much we can produce here in British Columbia, they also depend on being able to get our goods out of British Columbia to the markets that want them,” Clark said. Clark predicts the investment will open up the job markets in communities all across the province, increasing the demands for coal, lumber, and wheat. “It’s plan for our entire province, this is not a plan for one party, it’s not a plan for one city, it’s not a plan for one group vs. another, it’s a plan for every British Columbian no matter where they live…if we can come together united and recognize that if we are united…our province will be better off,” she said. Clark will announce full details of the B.C. job plan later this week.

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A look back: Beaton Journals September 1911 Fri 1st Hired Taylor to go to H. Hope for the winter. Self & Taylor laying out the H. Hope Outfit. Mr. Fletcher in office. Continues fine weather. Sat 2nd Self & Taylor as yesterday. 3 white men arrived from over the mountains by way of Ft. Graham. They intend to winter here. Sun 3rd A fine clear day. H. Garbitt arrived from Cut Bank River having come up this far with the Steamer but as the water was low the Steamer could not get up any further and they left the freight cached. Mon 4th Garbitt and a crew of men left for Cut Bank River this morning. Mr. Fletcher went down with them. Self at odd jobs. Taylor making a cupboard. Samson hauling up firewood. Yakatachie & S Okana arrived. Tues 5th Self in Store. Samson & Taylor at odd jobs. Neil Gething arrived from up the S. Pine River on his way out having come down the Pine in a Raft along with Johnston who is very sick. I lent him the skift to go down to the Crossing with. He also got B. Barker to go down with him. Mr. Akins Pack Train arrived. Wed 6th A fine clear day. Self in Store. Samson at river Rafting down firewood. Wuskully arrived from Cache Creek. Akins Pack Train around. Thurs 7th The boat arrived from below at noon. Self at odd jobs. Fri 8th Self in Store. Mr. Fletcher in office. 2 white men arrived from up the S. Pine River and camped on the other side. Fred Montieth arrived from Cash Creek. Sat 9th Mr. Fletcher and F. Montieth left today at noon for P.R.L. on a Raft. Self at odd jobs. Sun 10th Self busy in Store. Mr. Savage and 2 others preparing to start to Puskupy Prairie. Mon 11th Self in Store. Taylor fixing up the Boat. Stuart arrived from the South Pine River. Biglow, the man that held up Barker’s men a year ago and was sent to Jail arrived from up the River. Tues 12th Self busy in store. Taylor preparing to start to H. Hope. 3 of Mr. Rolfson’s men arrived on their way out. Continues fine weather. Wed 13th Taylor started with the Boat to H. Hope this morning. Self busy in store. Greyeyes and his partner arrived from H. Hope along with 2 of Milligan’s men who are on their way out. Thurs 14th Self busy in store. Kenny at odd jobs. Continues very fine weather.

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store. Blowing a strong gale of wind from the South West. Wed 27th The Boat arrived this morning from P.R.L. with freight for the Humphrey and Tupper party. Mr. Leroy & partner and Mr. Jamieson left for Puskupy Prairie. A few white men arrived from the mountains this evening including Mr. Rockford. Self busy all day. Thurs 28th The Boat left this morning to P.R.L. I sent the boys down along with the Boat. Mr. Rockford also took passage down in the Boat. Self very busy. Fri 29th Self busy at odd jobs. The boys taking up potatoes. A fine clear day. Sat 30th Wablie left this morning for M. Lake. Geo Harvey has gone along with him on his way to join Milligan’s party. His foot is nearly all ok. Joseph killed a bear at the S. Pine. Akins pack train arrived for supplies.

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City of Fort St. John Notices & Public Info 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 26, 2011. 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 26, 2011, for the Delinquent portion of Taxes plus Interest. Roll # Legal Description Civic Address Upset Price 001251.012 Lot 12, Blk 1, Plan 6256 10719-101 Ave 25,956.51 001252.013 Lot 13, Blk 1, Plan 6256 10715-101 Ave 5,480.01 001581.000 Lot 9, Blk 4, Plan 7277 10110-93 Ave 16,485.56 002550.000 Lot 1, Blk 8, Plan 8520 8519-96 Ave 11,721.09 002651.000 Lot 4, Blk 13, Plan 8520 8135-95 Ave 8,016.96 002690.000 Lot 18, Blk 14, Plan 8520 8308-94 Ave 9,795.66 002730.000 Lot 1, Blk 17, Plan 8520 9307-84 St 9,542.89 003073.000 Lot 3, Blk 4, Plan 8680 10812-101 Ave 7,059.74 003381.000 Lot 6, Blk 9, Plan 8780 9204-88 St 9,226.67 003933.030 Lot A, Plan BCP 12397 10715-101 St 7,673.75 004836.000 Lot A, Plan 10817 9807-101 Ave 54,184.83 005071.000 Lot 13, Blk 4, Plan 12116 7516-91 Ave 5,919.06 005610.000 Lot 3, Blk 28, Plan 12116 8616-78A St 8,191.82 007961.000 Lot 149, Plan 24586 10607-89 St 6,392.62 009671.000 Lot B, Plan 35023 8218-Alaska Rd 34,793.56 009808.700 Lot 1, Plan PGP 39645 8511-89 Ave 23,089.23 009808.711 Lot A, Plan BCP 36598 9504 Alaska Rd 63,497.17 009808.712 Lot B, Plan BCP 36598 9508 Alaska Rd 55,462.90 009810.255 Lot B, Plan BCP 17129 108 St to 112 St on 102 Ave 13,585.52 009833.010 Lot 1, Plan 46097 9304-72 St 6,825.32 009833.020 Lot 2, Plan 46097 85 Ave and 72 St 83,597.76 009835.000 Lot A, Plan 46632 79 St and Alaska Rd 6,023.73 009851.001 Lot 1, Plan 47077 7704 Alaska Rd 89,702.72 009857.011 Lot 11, Plan 47387 11407-98 St 10,837.13 060046.002 Lot SL 2, Plan PGS 77 9104-112 Ave 5,893.27 060065.002 Lot SL 2, Plan PGS 96 10620-89 St 3,974.59

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FORT ST. JOHN - The City raised concerns over the fire department taking calls, at “considerable costs,” that they say the B.C. Ambulance Service should be answering. Fire chief Fred Burrows said his department is spending most of their time responding to medical aid by providing basic life support until proper transportation arrives. Forty eight per cent of calls received this year from January to July were medical-related. “The number of calls we have done have totally escalated from what the anticipated average in the past,” said Burrows during council. In 2009, an administration report noted the fire department attended to 25 requests for service. Last year it jumped to 99 requests where the fire department stepped in because ambulance service had all its resources committed and could not respond. City manager Dianne Hunter said that the BCAS should be the sole-responders. In September 2009 BCAS reaffirmed their responsibility as the first-responder and the fire department as the last resort to medical aid incidences, according to a council report. “We are responding on a level we cannot sustain…If we are not in the ambulance service and we are not getting paid, then we will not do it,” said Hunter during council. “B.C. ambulance is not able to provide service so they call the fire department. Tax payers money should be going to fire services,” said Hunter. “Right now we are providing assistance without recognition.” However, Michael Michalko, executive director of BCAS said, “In November 2010, in consultation with the fire chief, the department advanced their first responder status to include all first responder calls regardless if the ambulance unit was available or in the area.” He added that first responders act on a voluntary basis. “They made the decision to increase their response capability.” Michalko said the decision on what level a fire department wants to participate was up to the municipality, not the BCAS. Prior to 2010, Michalko said the Fire Department was a level three responder, meaning they only attended medical aid when

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NEAT and Encana team up for NLC trees By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- The Northern Environmental Action Team teamed up with Encana, on Thursday Sept. 15 for TreeTember. The public was invited to plant trees along 8th St. on Northern Lights College’s eastern property. One hundred Blue Spruce trees were provided by Encana, 50 to plant and 50 to give away. Tree planters could enter to win a tree, by bringing a non-perishable food item to be donated to the food bank to be entered into the raffle. Encana provided the food for a BBQ by donation. Members of NLC’s student body attended, as well as the Grade 8 and 9 class of Dawson Creek Secondary School’s central campus. “It’s taking the carbon dioxide out so we don’t have global warming. I think it’s important keeping oxygen clean for future generations,” said Josh Miedema, 14. Grade 8 teacher Shaun Henry decided to take his class to the event. “I thought it was important for my student’s to gain awareness of what’s happening in terms of environmental

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stewardship in our community, and generally to be involved in their own community, I feel like it’s a good part of their education,” Henry said. Henry plans on assigning his class a project where his students plan their own environmental stewardship activity. His class did a scavenger hunt at the event based on things they learned that day, they also painted 25 bird houses Henry built himself that will hang in trees at the college and at the hospital. “I think there’s a lot of different activities that NEAT does and I hope to get my students out to more of them. Having them out in the community and learning hands-on and just doing and being involved in these things even if they aren’t the most enthusiastic about it to start eventually they get involved and take something out of it,” Henry said. NEAT program coordinator Karen Mason-Bennett said the event was aimed at bringing nature and people together and increasing peoples appreciation for nature. MasonBennett was pleased with the turnout. “We’ve opened it up to anybody at the college, it is a public event. We’ve had a steady trickle of people in and out of the college, we’ve had an impressive amount of food come in actually, more then I was anticipating. We definitely have seen quite a few people in and around and a few people rubber necking as they drive by, which is nice,” she said. NLC visual art student Jessie Rintoul, 17, was happy to help a good cause and believes she will look back fondly on her volunteering experience. “Now when we’re driving down the street and see the trees, we’ll remember and always know that we played a part,” Rintoul said. NLC removed part of the fencing that was outlining the perimeter of the school to make room for the trees. Facility worker, Jack Napier, believes the trees will be more visually appealing for the property. “It’s nice to see the trees being planted. The fence looked awful, the trees are a good alternative. It’s going to look a heck of a lot better,” he said.

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Waste Oil Collection • Waste Glycol Collection Methanol Delivery • Product Delivery Bulk and Bbls Combo Units (Tank, Picker, Deck) • Tank Trucks By Kyla Corpuz NORTHEAST B.C. - Bands and treaties across the Northeast region walked the red carpet into the Pomeroy Hotel ballroom for the first Northeast Native Advancing Society recognition gala on Sept. 17. “There’s been so much achievement and growth,” said NENAS executive director Audrey Sam, about the organization. Sam said she worked in other associations that had recognition nights but never saw it in the Northeast. That’s when she had the vision to create a night to celebrate the achievement of

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Spirit of the Peace Powwow Dancers graced the stage with a traditional dance before intermission at the first ever North East Native Advancing Society Gala on Sept. 17 at the Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St. John.

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September 22,

IT’S PUMPKIN TIME The Pumpkin Patch (Weather Permitting)

and the Haunted Pumpkin Rooms are now open at the John Curtis Market Located in South Taylor

September 23 is Essential Skills Day By Michele Mobley Literacy Outreach Coordinator PEACE REGION – Friday marks the second annual Essential Skills Day in Canada. Essential Skills Day highlights the nine essential skills: reading, writing, document

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use, computer skills, working with others, numeracy, oral communication, thinking and continuous learning. In today’s economy, these skills are important in order to succeed in the workplace. Technology is constantly changing and as a result, the workplace is continually evolving. Having a solid grasp on the nine essential skills helps both employers and employees adapt to those changes. A skilled workforce is more likely to have higher confidence, fewer workplace injuries, better communication between employers and employees, as well as higher job retention rates. On Friday, September 23rd do something to improve your skills! Participate in a skills exchange at work, learn a new word everyday this week, play Sudoku on your lunch break, or learn how to use a new piece of equipment or computer program. Having a skilled workforce is in everyone’s best interest, so never stop sharpening your essential skills!Michele Mobley is a Literacy Outreach Coordinator for Dawson Creek. She can be reached at literacy.dc@gmail.com or join their Facebook group “Dawson Creek Literacy Taylor, B.C. Now”.

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September 22, 2011

Energy Expo in Fort St. John

By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN - The second annual Energy Expo kicked off in Fort St. John on Sept. 21. The two-day exhibit hosted by Energy Services BC and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is aimed to open up opportunities for local business and the natural gas sector to connect. The trade fair provides a forum of information on procurement, insight to health, safety and environment requirements and industry operations that both sides can engage in. “As an industry, we recognize that we need a competent local competitive service sector that benefits the industry and communities which we offer,” said manager of B.C. operations for CAPP Steve Dunk. “Our industry is forecasting growth in production and that growth is mostly through unconventional gas,” he said. According to Statistics Canada, mining, oil and gas extraction is the biggest employer in the Northeast region. “Goods-producing industries account for a larger share of total employment in Northeast than in any other region.” Thirty-nine per cent of the region was employed in the good sector in 2008 compared to 22 per cent for all of B.C. The two main areas that service this industry are the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek area and Fort Nelson, said Dunk. “That’s why we’re holding it in Fort St. John because that’s one of the centers for the local services.” Fifty-five booths are set up at the exhibition and is anticipated to fill it’s seats with CAPP members, producing companies and suppliers as well as local sectors. “The concept is that we have those booths so that people with local businesses can talk to our members, our major suppliers and find out how to bid on work, what kind of insurance requirements and safety training they need— that kind of stuff,” said Dunk. “It’s really to share information on how you’re business can support our business,” he added. Councillor Lori Ackerman said the Energy Expo is an opportunity for local businesses to market themselves to the explorers and producers group and network amongst each other. Ackerman said last year’s turnout was “very good,” and is an indicator as to why it’s being repeated. The expo is at the Pomeroy Hotel and ends on Sept. 22 at 5 p.m.

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September 22, 2011

Co-op calls on cars By Jill Earl

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Want to Try Curling or Learn New Skills? Beginner Clinic - October 1 Advanced Clinic - October 2 Free Curling Week - October 1 - 7 Leagues start week of October 11

Russell Napier and Jacqueline Napier, stand beside their 1940 orange Plymouth Coupe.

DAWSON CREEK- The parking lot of the Co-op Mall was filled with restored cars and those who admire them last Sunday. The Mile Zero Cruisers parked their cars, hoping to attract locals to the BBQ that Co-op sponsored. The Cruisers are a group of car fanatics that are not only committed to their cars but to local charities, they often will host Showand Shines to help raise money. Representatives of the hospital played cook, and money raised was donated to the hospital’s $430,000 “Extreme Maternity Makeover.”

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Karen Lindgren has her sister-in-law, Susan Grant, read a letter from the family’s veterinarian.

City Council shows flexibility and compassion to dog owner By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- Karen Lindgren never thought she would be the owner of three dogs, but she found herself defending her animals at the last city council meeting on Monday Sept. 12. League NighTS: A complaint by one of Lindgren’s neighbours lead to an MOndAy - Recreational Mixed investigation by the SPCA that found Lindgren and Tom & Super Leagues Kreuzinger in violation of bylaw 2357. Section 7 of the TuesdAy - Ladies bylaw that “Every owner of more than two dogs shall possess WednesdAy - Men’s a valid and subsisting kennel license.” ThursdAy - Mixed Two of Lindgren’s dogs are mature dogs and one of the two is suffering from severe arthritis. Lindgren was conFridAy - Open Night cerned that in order to satisfy the bylaw she may have to give up one of her dogs. According to the canine’s veterinarian it would be unlikely for either of these dog’s to be adopted, and eventually they would be euthanized. 9504 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC At the meeting, Lindgren had her sister-in-law read the letPhone 250-785-2037 • www.fsjcurling.com ter from Trevor Reeves, the dogs veterinarian, recommending the City overlook this case. Phone (250) 785-7907 “Due to their circumstances it would represent an unnecToll Free 1-888-830-9909 essary hardship to cause the owners to have to choose @fsjcurling 9604-112 Street, Fort St. John, BC one dog to be euthanized to comply with the bylaw in this case…Karen and Tom have arrived at this circumstance Facial aesthetics of owning three dogs not in Medical Botox an attempt to flaunt the City’s [Your Tbut itle] out of compassion. bylaws Cosmetic Botox I hope the City can find it’s Fillers way to not punish them [Your clear E-‐Mail] Laser for being decent and moral [Web Address] people,” Reeves’ letter read. Book online at Lindgren admits that her www.mediskin.ca [Street Address] dog Oscar wears a bark collar, or email [City], [State] put it on all the but doesn’t [Postal Code] mediskin@ymail.com time-like when they’re outside playing for instance. “It’s Oscar, and he does wear a bark collar…I would not want to put up with a barking dog either,” she said. “I didn’t [Your Title] [Your Title] know that we were breaking the bylaw, I did go and buy the license. It started [Your E-‐Mail] [Your E-‐Mail] out as a bark, and it was inves[Web Address] [Web Address] tigated by the SPCA, and it was just one person that had Skate with the complained,” [Street Address] [Street Address] Lindgren said. Team After The Game Coun. Marilyn Belak recT: [Your Phone] [City], [State] [City], [State] Game Sponsored By Sponsored By F: [Your Fax] ommended [Postal Code] [Postal Code] that considering the circumstances, the council should overlook this instance. Coun. Theresa Gladue seconded the motion. Weekend Game Sponsor “I think a motion that we bury the bylaw in this instance [Your Title] [Your Title] absolutely, confirming that our staff has followed poli[Your E-‐Mail] [Your E-‐Mprocedure ail] cy and and in the [Web Address] [Web A ddress] intent to be humane and flexible to our citizens,” Belak New Fall / Winter Stock Arriving Daily said. [Street Address] [Street Address] Belak’s motion was carried, T: [ Your P hone] [City], [ State] [City], [State] 10040-100 Street, Fort St John, allowing Lindgren to keep all F: [Your Fax] [Postal Code] [Postal Code] BC V1J 3Y4 • 250-263-9996 of her dogs. Through tears of relief she whispered “thank centralemporium@telus.net FIND US on Facebook.com/dcrage or www.dcrage.com you” to the councillors.

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Large Inventory of Stock Windows and Doors. Peace Glass - 250-787-8888 10267 West Bypass, Fort St. John, BC . (TFN)

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V.H.S. Tapes, Misc Household Items All must go make an Offer Call 250785-3117 (09/29)

Dozer and excavator operators required for a busy Alberta Oilfield Construction Company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations.You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.(09/29)

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Prime Retail / Office Space for Lease in the Central Plaza. 100 St / 101 Ave. in Fort St. John, BC Call 250263-1244 (09/15)

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Drivers: Full Benefits & Great Pay. Bonuses & Inventive Class 1 w/winch Experience Tractor, Tanker & Crane Operators Call 877-785-9434 (10/06)

For Sale: 2007 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition 4x4. Deep Amethyst exterior color, black leather interior. Comes with LineX boxliner, after market headlights and taillights, satellite radio, power moonroof, 6 disc CD Changer., 22” tires. For more information, please call 250 219 0423. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE!! (TFN)

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MISSING PERSON Aries call Aunt Laura please. 1-289-799-0967 (09/29)

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oaths. Also included are the coordination of agendas and minute A affidavits person and is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local preparations for Council and other committee meetings, as well as other work of government if they meet the following criteria: a complex and often confidential nature. The incumbent works under minimal supervision,citizen; so independent judgment, exceptional organizational skills and the • Canadian ability to work underorpressure • 18 years of age older; is required along with sound knowledge of office procedures. Preference will be given to applicants with local government work • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination experience. A complete description should be requested or picked up at the papers filed; District are Office priorand to submitting an application. • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an This position is included in theor Collective Agreement, which for, is currently under election in British Columbia from being nominated being elected to, or holding ofreview; accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to become a fice, or be otherwise disqualified by law. member of the BC Government & Service Employees’ Union. The established

1998 Cadillac Deville. With 168,000 Kilometers. Good Running Condition. Asking $5000.00 Call 250-8273373 or 250-262-1341 (10/06)

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DISTRICT OF TAYLOR

Notice is given in accordance with requirements of theTAX Local SALE Government Act that the NOTICE OF ANNUAL

following properties located in the DISTRICT OF District TAYLOR of Taylor will be sold by public auction if at 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

least the delinquent portionswith of property taxesofare paid by 5:00 pmAct onthat Friday, Notice is given in accordance requirements thenot Local Government the following properties in the NOTICE DistrictOFofNOMINATION Taylor will be sold by public auction if at least the delinquent Septemberlocated 23, 2011. portions of property taxes are not paid by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 23, 2011. Legal Description

Mayor (One to be elected) 10848 McMahon D(Four r toLot: 4 & 5, Block: 4, Plan: 7715 Councillor be elected)

113 005 133 0for00 10863 102 St Lot: 10, Block: 5, Plan: 7715 a 35 month term (December 2011, to November 2014), will be received by the Chief or a designated 161 0Election 05 Officer 10707 102 St person, as follows: Lot: 22, Block: 6, Plan: 7715 195 011 10563 102 St Lot: 12&13, Block: 8, Plan: 7715 of Taylor Municipal Hall 9:00 a.m. October 4, 2011 to 224 0District 00 10464 1 02 S t Lot: 15, Block: 10, Plan: 7715 th 10007 - 100 A Street 4:00 p.m. October 14, 2011 V0C 2K0100A St Excluding holidays 277 0Taylor, 00 BC10263 Lot: Statutory 5, Block: 3, Pand lan: 7944 weekends 284 0Nomination 11 10207 100A St at the District Lot: of1Taylor 1&12, Block: 3, during Plan: 7944 documents are available Municipal Office hours. 532 0regular 00 office9708 98 St Lot: A, Plan: 8826 535 025 9740 96 St QUALIFICATIONSLot: 7, Plan: PGP40302 FOR 4 OFFICE 536 320 10401 99 St Lot: PCL A, Plan: PGP42985 A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local 536 3government 65 10030 Spruce St criteria:Lot: 2, Plan: PGP44218 if they meet the following 704 000 10207 S hortt R d Lot: NE1/4, section 31 Twp 82 Canadian citizen; 

18 years of age or older;

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$17,341.30 $5,509.32 $7,046.20 $8,827.25 $9,533.69 $4,638.50 $9,459.45 $11,946.66 $7,498.33 $4,959.59 $4,217.72 $6,018.28

Columbia for at with least 6 requirements months immediately before day Notice isresident givenof British in accordance of thetheLocal Government Act that the following papers are filed; at 10:00 am on Monday, September 26, 2011 in the Council The Taxnomination Sale will bethe held properties located in District of Taylor will be sold by public auction if at least the delinquent por not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election intaxes British Columbia from being nominated for, being elected to, or - 100A Chambers of the District oforTaylor office located at 10007 Street, tions of property are not paid by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 23, 2011. Taylor, BC. holding office. Bidders are responsible for10:00 researching all aspects of the 26, tax 2011 sale properties such as The Tax Sale will be held at am on Monday, September in the Council Chambers of FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: the Districtrestrictions, of Taylor office locatedtaxes, at 10007 - 100A Street, Taylor, are responsible building property judgments/charges and BC. localBidders improvement levies. for Melany A. all de Weerdt, Chiefof Election Officer (250)properties 789-3392 researching aspects the tax such as building restrictions, property taxes, judgSuccessful bidders must also besale prepared Gloria Baker, Deputy Chief Election Officer (250) 789-3392 to provide their SIN number for Revenue ments/charges and local improvement levies. Successful bidders must also be prepared to provide Canada T5 purposes. For more information, please call 789-3392. their SIN number for Revenue Canada T5 purposes. For more information, please call 789-3392. Melany A. de Weerdt Melany A. de Weerdt Director of Finance/Collector

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1995 F150 XL Dual Fuel 1989 Mazda Van 7 seater 1980 Coupe Deville 1995 Cadillac 2002 Pontiac Sunfire low milage Come To View Others!! Call 250-785-2534 (10/06)

Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Taylor that nominations for the

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PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the District of Hudson’s Hope that nominations DEPUTY CLERK for the office of: (Full-Time Mayor Permanent (one toPosition) be elected) and Councillor (six to be elected) will be received by pursuant the Chiefto Election Officer or a designated person, at the District of General posting Article 12.1 of the Collective Agreement Hudson’s Hope office at 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope, BC, from 9:00 ofam Tuesday, 4, 2011 from to 4:00 pm persons Friday,forOctober 14, 2011 The District Hudson’s HopeOctober invites applications qualified the Full-Time, Permanent Deputy excluding Clerk. Reporting to the Administrator, during regularposition officeofhours, statutory holidays and weekends. the Deputy Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of professional Nomination documents are available at the District of Hudson’s Hope office during regular administrative duties including preparing a variety of documents, handling office hours. enquiries and complaints, researching projects and interpreting bylaws and QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICEof policies. Other responsibilities include the coordination and processing

Mars Employment & Documentation Service Ltd is accepting resumes by email and walk-ins for all forms of employment. Info @marsemployment.ca www.marsemployment.ca Phone 250-785-7061 (09 /29)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TAX SALE

Roll offices No. of: Civic Address

September 22, 2011

development notifications, legal actions, certifying legal documents, and taking

rate of pay (2009 rates) for this position is $26.42 per hour ($23.78/hr. during the

90-day probationary period). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted: Tracey Rutherford and Becky Mercereau Applications with a detailed résumé of relevant work experience, education Deputy ChiefatElection Officers at (250) 783-9901 and qualifications will be received the Municipal Office between Monday, August 9, 2010 at 8:30 am and Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 4:00 pm. If any

clarification or other details are required, please contact the undersigned. William Lindsay Chief Election Officer

Please note that any previously submitted applications must be resubmitted for this Full Time Permanent posting between the dates above.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60 (Peace River North) 2011 LOCAL ELECTION

Charles Nash, CAO District of Hudson’s Hope 9904 Dudley Drive, PO Box 330 Hudson’s Hope, BC, V0C 1V0 Tel: (250) 783-9901; Fax: (250) 783-5741 cao@hudsonshope.ca

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the School District No. 60 (Peace River North) that nominations will be accepted in respect of the 2011 Board of Education elections to be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Candidates are to be elected to the Board of Education for School District No. 60 (Peace River North) (see boundaries Zones I, II, III, IV, and V.) ZONE ONE (I) ZONE TWO (II) ZONE THREE (III) ZONE FOUR (IV) ZONE FIVE (V)

One Trustee to be elected One Trustee to be elected One Trustee to be elected One Trustee to be elected Three Trustees to be elected

Starting September 6th, 2011, interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination and can obtain nomination forms from the School District Administration Office, 10112-105th Avenue, Fort St. John, British Columbia. (250) 262-6008. Nomination documents are available at the School District Administration office during regular office hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Completed nomination documents will be received by the Chief Election Officer (or persons designated by her), at the School District Administration Office beginning at 9:00 am, Tuesday October 4th , 2011 and ending at 4:00 p.m., Friday October 14th , 2011: NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF RECEIVED AFTER 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a Board of Education Trustee of School District No. 60 (Peace River North) if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • an individual who is, or will be on general voting day or effective date of appointment, age 18 or older; • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the date of the election or appointment; and • not disqualified by the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office as trustee. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Sherry Hunt, Chief Election Officer (250)262-6008

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Be the difference... Would you be interested in becoming a home share provider ? Do you feel you may possess the qualities and the desire to open your home to a person with developmental disability ? The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is currently taking applications for Home Share Providers. This opportunity is open to both male and female applicants and a financial compensation package is provided.

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IT’S A gIrl Kodi alexandria These units may be viewed at theWood School District Maintenance Yard at 10716 – 97th Ave. by contacting Mr. Mike Fitzgerald Transportation Supervisor at 250 263-6426. Born: Jan 3 Bids must be received by mail or dropped off at 10716 97th Ave. Fort St John BC priorParents: to closing, and must be Sale of these Units will be on an “as is-where is” basis. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Purchaser must make full payment within fifteen (15) days of notification of acceptance of successful offer.

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UPCOMING Dawson Creek • The Dawson Creek Community Gardens Society still has a few plots available for the upcoming garden season but they’re going fast! We have 20x30 plots or 4x12 raised beds at Northern Lights College or 4x8 and 4x12 raised beds at Trail Side Gardens. Cost per plot $20. For more info visit www. dccgardens.org or contact Doris Brocke (250) 782-2269. • Tuesday 27th September at 1.30pm - A workshop SPEAK UP: HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL ADVOCATE presented by Muriel Stanleyand sponsored by South Peace Seniors’ Access. Space is limited so come early. Location: Seniors’ Access Office in the Coop mall next door to Sears. For more information phone 782-1138 ext 225 between 1.0pm-3.0pm. • Doe River WI Annual Turkey Supper will be held on October 2/11 from 5-7pm. The cost will be $12/person, children 6 and under eat for free. • Sunday Oct. 2nd is the 19th annual life chain being held at the Traffic Circle. From 2 to 3 pm Signs will be provided. Everyone Welcome. • October 2 - BC Blues Musician, Singer, Songwriter & Producer, David Essig, will be performing at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery on Sunday, October 2nd at 7:30pm. David is known internationally as one of Canada ’s finest interpreters of original, contemporary folk music. Brought to you by the South Peace Community Arts Council’s Concerts in the Gallery a Home Routes Concert Series..redefining elevator music. Admission charged at the door. For more information call 250-782-2601. • Tuesday 11th October at 1.30pm A workshop CLIENT SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CSIL)- Financial Assistance through the CSIL program. Presented by Kendra Cournoyer and Judi McGown. Sponsored by South Peace Seniors’ Access. Space is limited so come early. Location: Seniors’ Access Office (Coop mall next door to Sears). For more information phone 782-1138 ext 225 between 1.00pm3.00pm • Bonanza and District Agricultural Society is looking for crafters and vendors for our Fall Craft and Trade Show on Oct 22, 2011. For more info and bookings call Kate at 780-5000031. Fort St. John • September 24 - Derrick Dance of Fort St. John will be hosting a Dance on Saturday, September 24 from 8:30pm to 12:30am in the Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 - 100 Street. Music by Silver Eagle. Members $12 Non Members $15. Everyone over 19 are welcome. For info call Lucy at 250-785-2867 or Judy at 250787-0460. First dance of the season. • Saturday, September 24 - North Peace Care Centre Auxiliary Fall Tea, Craft & Bake Sale 1-3pm at the NPCC - Intermediate Care 9908 - 108 Avenue. Come have tea with us. Any donation of baking or crafts are gratefully accepted. • Tuesday, October 11 Spread the Word Open Mike. The monthly gathering of local writers to share and discuss your work! Now in its third year. The anthology DiVerseCities II was an outgrowth of the open mikes. Retro Relics, 10140 100th Ave, FSJ. 7:00 pm. For more information, please call 250.787.8822. • Wednesday, Sept. 21, Sept. 29, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26. Éiriú Eolas Anti-Stress Breathing & Meditation Class. Learn to quickly overcome stress through simple breathing techniques. A few minutes is all it takes once you’ve learned how it works! Classes held at Under the Yoga Tree, #4-10104 100 St. Upstairs, Fort St. John. $10. For more information, please call 250.787.9433. • The Family Literacy Program is open for registration! Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to take part in the children’s program; and, baby care is also available.

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Healthy snacks are provided for each class. Every month, the Family Literacy Program also offers parenting and life skills seminars. Opportunities for parents and children to learn together are offered each week. For more information, please contact Jean McFadden at 250-785-2110. ONGOING Fort St. John • The Fort St. John Literacy Society offers free one-to-one tutoring for people who want to improve their reading, writing or math skills. We also offer free English as a Second Language classes and one-to-tutoring for people learning English. Contact 250-785-2110 or info@fsjliteracy.ca for more information. • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #211 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250-785-5323 Ext 22. • ROTARY PLAY CENTRE SCHEDULE AT THE CDC, 10417 – 106 Ave., Fort St. John. Tel. (250) 785-3200. Mon. 9:00 to 12:00, Tues. 12:30 to 3:30 Gym Time 2-2:30, Wed. 9:00 to 12:00, Thurs. 9:00 to 12:00 Gym Time 10:30-11, Fri. 12:30 to 2:30 Gym Time 2-2:30. Outdoor Play - We’ll be taking advantage of nice weather-please come prepared. Schedule may change slightly due to holidays and special events. • StrongStart is a free drop-in learning program for children aged 0 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. A qualified Early Childhood educator is on-site. Duncan Cran StrongStart 8130 89 Avenue (250) 787-0417. Monday 8:30 – 11:30, Tuesday 12:30 – 3:00, library 1:00 – 1:30, Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30, Thursday 8:30 – 11:30, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, gym 8:45 – 9:45.Robert Ogilvie StrongStart 9907 86 Street (250) 785-3704. Monday 12:30 – 3:00, library time, Tuesday 8:30 – 11:30, Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30, Thursday 12:30 – 3:00, gym time, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, (alternating Fridays 12:30 – 3:00). Hudson’s Hope StrongStart 10441 Holland Street (250) 783-9994. Mon/Wed/ Friday 9:00 – 12:00, Tuesday/Thursday 1:30 – 4:30, gym time. StrongStart Outreach, Charlie Lake Elementary, Mondays 9:00 – 11:30 Mile 52 Alaska Hwy (250) 785-2025. Taylor Elementary, Mondays, 1:00 – 3:30 9808 Birch Avenue E (250) 789-3323. Prespatou Elementary, Tuesdays 9:30 – 12:30 22113 Triad Rd (250) 785-2025. Clearview Elementary, Thursdays 9:00 – 12:00 223 Rd (250) 781-3333. • Words on Wheels Bus - Traveling lending library and on-board stories, songs and interactive play. Parent resources available. Wednesdays and Fridays, September – June. See web-site for current stops. www.earlylearning.prn.bc.ca. • 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 Claire Seidler at 250-787-9697 or Gayle Wagner at 250-785-3991 for more information. • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323. • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or

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anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be held weekly, in the afternoons at Mental Health and Addiction Services, #300 - 9900 – 100 Ave. For more information call Chris or Shaun at (250) 262-5269. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10408 105 Avenue. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for more information. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #208 10139 100 Street (above TD Bank). Drop in hours Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. or to make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential. • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a minimum of five hours per month. For information, call (250) 262-4530. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. • Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more information. • Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace classes are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with wonderful programming for all ages! Don’t miss out! Register today for preschool, Mommy and Me, afterschool and adult classes! Check out the great selection of activities at www.npcc.bc.ca, or pick up a brochure at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Call (250) 785-1992 for more information or to register. Fort Nelson • The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 7742541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574. Pouce Coupe • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17. Chetwynd • Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100 Tumbler Ridge • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018.

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20 individuals throughout the region. She said she wanted it to be an event to motivate others as well. NENAS has been around for over 20 years assisting with training, employment and funding various groups to build relationships with others, said Sam. “We’re supporting people in their dreams and moving them forward.” Gerry Attachie, former chief of Doig River First Nations and currently sits on the board of directors at NENAS, said he was proud of the turnout. “We came a long ways in the last few years,” said Attachie. “We start fighting together for our children.” But despite that, he added: “I would like to see more unity.” Recipient of the Special Elder Award, Maisie Metecheah, shared the same view during her acceptance speech. “Our tradition was unity — but now, people are here and there,” she said as she plotted her hands in different directions. But that night, Norman Napolean, from the Saulteau First Nations said there was a “good mixture” of all the bands gathered together. “There’s quite a range of people here,” he said. “It’s quite common when there’s a big gathering to have all the bands come out.” The event brought down a member from the Kaska First Nations in the Yukon, said Attachie. The evening was hosted by comedian, Don Burnstick, who kept laughs rolling throughout the night and later in the evening for a comedy show. Burnstick is a Cree from Alexander First Nations outside of Edmonton, Alta. Local acts also took the stage: Doig River Drummers opened up the gala, Spirit of the Peace Powwow dancers performed a traditional dance followed by local singer, Shawna Lizotte. It was a full-house with nearly 400 seats filled. The categories of awards recognized education achievements and life advancements from Aboriginal youth and elders. Kathi Dickie, urban representative at NENAS, took home the Aboriginal of the Year Award.

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the BCAS were significantly delayed or it was a case of a motor vehicle accident. There are three ambulance cars servicing the vast area and the recruitment and retention of part-time paramedics are slowly de-

clining, according to an administrative report. “[Part-time] employees are the back bone of the ambulance service in smaller communities…but they are also the staffing pool used to fill full time vacancies in the Province,” read the report. Michalko said even though it is difficult to keep staff on board because of the competitive industry in the region, he doesn’t consider his staffing to be low with four full-time staff and 12 parttime — but noted BCAS is always looking for candidates. Burrows said in a phone interview that despite his department receiving a higher volume of non-fire related calls, there hasn’t been an incident where their servicing clashed between attending fire and medical requests.

But Hunter firmly believes the fire department respond only to fire-related calls. “The equipment we purchased is meant for fire fighting “The fact that we’re providing this service to B.C. Ambulance Service takes away from all of that, and it takes it away at considerable costs.” The city asked council to address this issue with BCAS during the next Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference in Vancouver later this month. “The greater issue is dealing with the B.C. Ambulance Service to the point where they can manage to have more people, more personnel, more equipment on the road so it doesn’t result in so many call outs to local fire departments,” said Mayor Bruce Lantz.

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Handsome and Handyman brings tour to Dawson Creek By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- Attendees came dressed in spirit, donning red and green or the iconic plaid shirt with suspenders- duct tape suspenders in some cases. Fans, old and young, came out to Unchagah Hall Tuesday Sept. 13, to see Red Green’s Wit and Wisdom tour, hosted by the South Peace Community Arts Council. In his two-hour one-man show, Red Green creator and actor, Steve Smith, delivered life lessons with witty anecdotes fans have come to love and expect. In true Red Green fashion, Smith talked about the challenges of love and marriage, communicating with women, being Canadian, cars, being a handyman and getting older. “It’s not exactly Possum Lodge, but we’ll try to make it work,” said Smith, who would not give the exact location of the lodge but offered an approximate guess. “The real Possum Lodge is in Ontario, about 148 beer stores north of Toronto,” he said. Before continuing much further into his ranting of the male psyche, he had the entire audience say the man’s prayer and stand up to take the Possum Lodge oath - which Smith believes is Latin. The translation being, “If all else fails, roll over and play dead.” The Red Green Show started its first season in 1991 and ended in 2006, in its 15th season. The show inspired books, box sets, and a full-length feature film, and now to satisfy adorning fans, Red is on tour. The tour visits over 80 stops across Canada and the United States, many of them being sold out. Over the years, the show has amassed a large following evident by its 431, 587 “Likes” on Facebook, and over 120,000 Possum Lodge card-carrying members. “Most of whom share the same DNA I believe,” Smith laughed. Young fans also attended on Tuesday, Smith alluded that their presence at the show was some sort of punishment from their parents. He offers advice to those adolescence regarding tattoos and piercings. “Try to end life with as many holes as you started with,” he said. He reminisced over old projects that he’s done including turning a stove into a reclining chair, and tapping feed troughs together to make a slide. He also described projects that fans had done and

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DiVerseCities: A Voice for the Peace By Kyla Corpuz

NORTH PEACE REGION – Inside Retro Relics sat a glass counter, shelved with novelty nick-knacks, jars of hacky sacks, stacks of rock n’ roll records and the newest addition: two freshly pressed copies of DiVerseCities II. Behind the counter stood Henry See, the man who initially suggested the idea and fabrication of the book in 2009. The second volume of DiVerseCities debuted its release at the Cultural Centre with live readings on Sept. 12. The book is a compilation of writers and poets from Fort St. John to Dawson Creek. For a majority of the 26 writers whose work is featured in DiVerseCities II, this is their first published piece, said See. There are only two writers featured in the book who are previously published authors: Greg Lainsbury and author of Fatty Legs Christy Jordan-Fenton. Though the authors vary in age, See said he wanted the book to be an outlet for high school students who had an interest in writing to showcase their talent.

“It’s a way of building the community,” said See. He also felt there was a gap between local influences and literature and entertainment. “There’s not many TV, movies and books that talk about people here, or whose lives are similar to ours,” said See. “We’re still kind of a pioneering spirit out here.” He sees the book as an element to bridge the two together. Though not all the short stories and poems featured in DiVerseCities II are based on experiences from the North, See said: “The main impetus about it is to have a voice for the Peace.” See is also the owner of Retro Relics and the Rabbit Hole in Fort St. John. On every second Tuesday of the month the shop holds an open mic. Some of the spoken words that were heard during those open mic sessions are now bound between the pages of DiVerseCities II. The mandate of the store is to promote local culture. He added that the financing and publishing of the book was funded through the store. The first DiVerseCities came out in 2009 with 11 authors.

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