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DAWSON CREEK - The watershed that serves as the city’s drinking water is not officially designated as such, and council is prepared to advocate for delegating it as one during their time at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference this week. During their Sept. 15 meeting, council agreed to continue advocating that the Kiskatinaw River become a part of Dawson Creek’s watershed. Mayor Dale Bumstead has already started the process, requesting the creation from the Province in April. A watershed designation would make the City a stakeholder included in the approval process for industrial activities that fall within the boundaries of the watershed. They would be involved in information sharing and reviews of compliance in drinking water protection, to more effectively

manage the water. “Having this designation will give us a greater opportunity to be proactive in managing our watershed for the community, so I think it is a vitally important piece of work,” said Coun. Charlie Parslow. Council received a report on the drinking water quality risk assessment of the Kiskatinaw River done by Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. The objectives of the report included: filling the information gaps identified in the contaminant source inventory, generating risk assessment maps where industrial activities may have increased and identifying a 2014 field audit program. In a 2013 report done by the Associates, they recognized a significant increase in oil and gas activity in the watershed since the last water quality risk assessment was done in 2007. In 2013, they also identified information gaps relating to Oil and Gas waste composition and storage, location of pipelines, the location of agricultural activities

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PRRD makes moves on recreation master plan

JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Regional outdoor recreation was highlighted during the Peace River Regional District Board meeting on Sept. 18, with directors making moves on parks, trails, and boat launches. Stemming from the Regional Parks and Trails Master Plan, adopted by the Board in July, supporting recreational groups maintaining regional trails through a grant-inaid has become an operational priority. The Board has granted the Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association, the Moose ATV Club and the Northland Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club grants for projects that aim to improve trails in the district. “It was one of the things that we asked the public when we first started the plan. We don’t have the capacity in our staff to maintain the trails, we only have two full time outside guys, ‘would you support grants to groups that do?’ Overwhelmingly, the results came back, ‘yes that would be a great idea,’” said Trish Morgan, manager of community services. The Ski Association will receive $20,866.21 to repair three bridges which will increase accessibility for seniors and make the route safer for users, and the Moose ATV Club was awarded $24,984.29 to create a parking area off Big Bam Road for better and safer access to the Mud Creek, Septimus Creek and Stewart Lake trail network. The Northland Trail Blazers were granted $29,149.50 to clear approximately 65 km of trail on the Mud Creek,

Septimus Creek, and Stewart Lake trail networks. This is the first time the PRRD has offered the grant. They are accepting applications to eligible non-profit societies in the district until Nov. 15 for next year’s grant. As a part of the grant-in-aid policy, the PRRD will only fund a maximum of 75 per cent of the project’s total. “By not having such a large amount, it really helps to get the different organizations to work together so that they are not going to be duplicating things. If they can match up their stuff and work together then they can get a much better bang for their buck and so I’m sure that they’ll be more organizations coming forward in November,” said Mayor of Taylor Fred Jarvis. The Board also agreed to enter into a 10 year partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC, a part of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, for the use of Sundance Lake Regional Park. The Sundance Lake Regional Park is located 15 km east of Chetwynd, is intended for day-use and is used year-round. The existing agreement was for a five year term and the first the PRRD has entered with the ministry. The ministry will be installing a small dock on the lake, and the District will be required to maintain it. The District is also seeking the installation of a boat launch in the Blackfoot/ Clayhurst Park. They voted to send a letter to the BC Comptroller of Water Rights and the Regional Water Manager with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations recommending that BC Hydro be held accountable to fulfill

their obligations under the 2007 Water Use Plan to provide safe and reliable access to the Peace River at the Blackfoot/Clayhurst Regional Park. According to Morgan, BC Hydro has said that a boat launch is not feasible at Blackfoot and that the Province turned down their land use plan for the area; apparently cost was also a factor for them not wishing to fulfill that obligation. The directors also approved setting up a meeting between the Regional Parks Committee and BC Hydro to discuss options for alternative locations for a boat launch. “We don’t think that the one at Blackfoot

is feasible anymore, so at this point we are just trying to just come up with some [location] options for them for different ones because they were going to put it back in that same spot where we’ve had so many issues,” said Morgan. “The biggest thing is safety. If they want to get in the river, they’ll get in the river somehow and they are doing it in ways that isn’t safe. We need to get a good launch, so they don’t have to take all the risks that they take, and there’s enough fatalities in accidents as it is,” said Jarvis.

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Residents share solutions for health care crisis BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Hundreds of people attended the Concerned Citizens for Health Care public forum on Weds., Sept. 17, at the Seniors’ Hall in Fort St. John, where a diversity of voices chimed in on how to improve the city’s medical staffing crisis. Although Premier Christy Clark and Health Minister Terry Lake were not able to attend due to prior commitments, Judy Darcy, health critic for the opposition party, was among the dignitaries in attendance, along with MLA for Peace River North Pat Pimm, Angela De Smit, chief operating officer for the northern region, Mary Augustine and Dr. Richard Moody, both with the Northeast Division of Family Practice, acting mayor Byron Stewart, and a number of physicians. “I don’t know of any place in British Columbia that has a more severe shortage of family doctors and other health care practitioners than Fort St. John does,” said Darcy, who came from the lower mainland, where she is the MLA for New Westminster. “We know that the economy is booming, we know this, government believes that the future of the province is about oil and gas, it’s about LNG (liquefied natural gas), well by God we need to have the social supports, including health care, in the community,” she said. “Universal health care, public health care is a cherished British Columbian and Canadian value, but the meaning of it certainly is undermined when you don’t have access to family doctors and to the other health care practitioners that you need in the community.” Darcy, like many of the speakers indicated, believes a new compensation framework is necessary in order to attract and retain new graduates. “We need to look at a different model, not for all doctors, but clearly you need some different solutions for how doctors are compensated, because a lot of the younger doctors coming out of med school these days that I talk to, they

want to have a life, they want to have balance,” she said. that were underserviced. Now the whole country is under“I have pressed the Minister of Health on this and I will serviced,” he said. continue to.” Fort St. John is competing with places like Surrey, LangDarcy was in attendance to listen, so that when the leg- ley, Kamloops, Kelowna, the Sunshine Coast, and so for islature convenes in October, she’s able to be a voice on new graduates, coming to Fort St. John, unfortunately, isn’t behalf of the resident of Fort St. John, she said. on the top of the list. While physicians were “This is a complex problem, there’s actually a worldwide once attracted by monetary shortage of physicians and nurses, that worldwide shortage compensation, that no lon- is about 4-million, and obviously there is a huge disparity ger seems to be the case, between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots,’ said Moody. said Dr. Mike Wright. Find“The ‘haves’ are the wealthy countries, the ‘have nots’ ing the right mix of incen- are obviously the poor countries. There are ‘haves’ and tives has proved challeng- ‘have nots’ in Canada as well, and the disparity in Canada ing. is between urban centres and rural settings,” he said. “Money doesn’t seem to “In a community that’s rapidly expanding, that just have the same weighting compounds the problem. Canada itself, of all the G8 counanymore, it’s much more tries, has the worst record for access to family physicians,” about lifestyle, and in that Moody said. sense, we struggle to recruit, obviously,” he said. “You have a list in front of you of the various initiatives “When I was recruiting in the 80’s and 90’s, that was that have been done by the division of northern health, but my main recruitment, a financial package, and I used to frankly they’re not working, are they?” he said, referring to love people with three kids because that meant a $36,000 Continued on Page 5. yearly tax saving, which was a big advantage compared to Northern Alberta and the other prairie provinces. We also had a captive recruiting environment,” said Wright. He explained that at the time there was a significant exodus from South Africa, a country that had good standing from a medical education perspective. There were few credential issues, but that has now changed. Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott “In those days it was just the rural Jean Leahy, chairperson of the organization Save Our Northern Seniors, speaks parts of the country to the crisis situation at the Fort St. John Seniors’ Hall on Weds., Sept. 17.

I don’t know of any place in British Columbia that has a more severe shortage of family doctors and other health care practitioners than Fort St. John does.

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a printout that was given to everyone in attendance. “We need to step it up, and I think that’s where the power of the community comes in.” Solutions the speakers shared included addressing affordable housing, including one suggestion that the Passive House be completed as physician housing, as well as creating standardized nursing certification, since nurses from Ontario and elsewhere aren’t certified to work in B.C. One suggestion was urging the government to axe Site C. “I made a crack today at the hearings about not having the dam, using the money for health care,” said Jean Leahy, chairperson of an organization called Save Our Northern Seniors. Earlier in the day the Select Standing Committee

on Finance and Government Services were in town to hear from local groups. “I think we have to have our priorities, and government have to have their priorities. Are we going to look after the people of today? Or are we just going to bulldoze through and have all this development, put up with the social issues, the lack of facilities, the lack of doctors, the lack of everything, really?” she said. “Politicians in Victoria better make the right decisions, to think about who they’re there for: us, or the oil patch.” Dr. Paul Mackey made the joking suggestion that since most new physicians starting family practices these days are women, that we just need to get them here, get them pregnant and then they’ll be more likely to stay. Currently, incentives for physicians include a $20,000

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The pitter patter of tiny feet, the messes, the headaches and the cuddles. Such are the joys – and trials – of parenting. My boyfriend and I are new at it, and as we adjust to our new living situation, we’re becoming more aware of how wonderful it is being parents together. There really is nothing quite like having a warm, sleepy puppy curl up in your lap for a little snooze, or teaching the toddling, unco-ordinated little snickelfritz (so my boyfriend affectionately calls her) the joy that is a tennis ball. But that’s the luxury we’re now living. On Weds., Sept. 17, we expanded our brood when we adopted Kona, a just-less-than six-week-old German Shepherd / Rottweiler cross puppy. And she is just the cutest little bean! Even Banjo, our rat terrier, has been swayed by her sweetness. He’s not the best with others of his species, but now that he’s resigned to the fact that he’s not an only dogchild anymore, he’s starting to like her. He’s even sharing his toys, and puts up with it when she romps on over to steal them away from him. But that kindness was not his first inclination. As one can imagine, suddenly having a new little sister can be a confusing, anxiety-riddled, even maddening, time. Especially if you’re a spoiled little Banjo. It wasn’t easy at first for us, either, when he was so cold towards her. Having to keep the two separate out of a concern for the little one’s safety, the whining and crying when one or the other was behind a closed door. It was not fun, but thankfully, that stage didn’t last long. As dog-parents, we realized that Banjo would need lots of love and attention, too, as we all adjusted to the change. Every time Kona gets some loving snuggles, Banjo gets some too. Every time a word of praise is spoken, it is for both. When we take Kona out for a little run around in a nearby field, we make sure that Banjo’s had a good, long walk, something he needs to keep him both mentally and physically strong. Having Kona has been a lesson in parenting for my boyfriend and I. The next time we expand our brood, the new addition probably won’t have four legs, but I like to think that we’ll be slightly better prepared from what we’ve learned from bringing Kona into our home. Bronwyn Scott, reporter

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more like the teachers or students from these other zones. That does not mean the wages and benefits paid to the teachers cannot follow the same base line, but some of the argument around class size and numbers of special needs in a class should not even be part of the discussion at this high a level, since the culture of the Asian community in Surrey may make these issues a completely different color from what we face in the Peace area. We must learn to share our ideas, our solutions, and our challenges with others, without taking ownership of the idea and dictate the solution to all. Our world has quickly become so dynamic in its speed of change, that trying to solve problems like these at the provincial versus union level, is like playing water polo with a supertanker. The last item I would like to mention is a common fault of the young and educated. They like to compare Canada to other countries. I have never been to Finland, but I have a niece and nephew in-law that have lived in Norway for several years, while raising their children. Their experience was extremely enlightening, and I did not have near enough time to learn all of what they did. This I did learn. To try and compare one country to the other would fill a set of encyclopaedias, with everything from population density, to demographics, with culture and business norms thrown in for good measure. To try and compare one small aspect of our nation with the same aspect of another country is akin to taking a five word phrase out of the Bible and say it teaches the same thing as a chapter out of ”The Screwtape Letters” by CS Lewis. It is easy and convenient to do this kind of comparison, and it is indicative of our over cranked media, that tries to tell the whole story in a 15 second sound byte; but it is not good journalism, and it is not fair to those who are really trying to make our nation a better place to live. Again, take ideas that others have tried, study them, and see if you can adapt them to fit our situation, but do not become so attached to the solution that it turns into a square peg being pounded into a round hole. I have found that if it is presented as more of a suggestion for improvement, it has a better chance of acceptance. I trust you find this discussion interesting. Regards, Mel Hoffart Dawson Creek

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Dawson Creek council briefs: Sept.15 Grandview School and Centennial Pool considered for demolition

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Veterans granted space in Youth Care Centre Dawson Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 141 was granted use of office space at the Youth Care Centre by council last Monday, after asking for councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help in finding a new home in August. They were asked to vacate their previous space at the Dawson Creek Curling Rink by executives in July. The space was previously leased to the South Peace Historical Society, has a separate entrance, and since the Legion surrendered their liquor license, they will not store large quantities of alcohol at the office. Council originally approved that their annual lease rate be set at $8,190 plus taxes for a term of three years, to end on Aug. 31, 2017. However, later in the meeting, after further review, council approved amending their User Fees and Charges for Publicly Provided Parks and Recreation Services Policy to exclude the Legion and leasing the space for $1 instead. In making their decision, council recognized the uniqueness of the Legion, the benefit they bring to the community, and the fact that proceeds of their annual fundraiser (the Poppy Campaign) do not go to supporting their operations.

While council hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agreed on what to do with the properties housing the closed Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre (previously Grandview Elementary School) and the Centennial Pool, they have decided that both properties are better off without the buildings on them. Hoping to remove the eyesores from the community, and any potential safety issues, council approved referring the demolition of the buildings to their 2015 budget considerations. With mold and the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the pool and lead and mercury found in the school, chief administrative officer, Jim Chute, said that the demolitions would be expensive.

Photo Credit Jill Earl Karen Mitton, Arden Smith and Jane Harper of the South Peace Community Resources Society receive a proclamation for Take Back the Night on Sept. 24.

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NEBC Coalition presents to gov’t committee BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The newly launched Northeast B.C. Resource Municipalities Coalition made its first formal presentation to a government committee on Weds., Sept. 17, at the Fort St. John Quality Inn. Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead spoke on behalf of the coalition, along with Colin Griffith, its executive director, when he requested an extension of the Fair Trade Agreement to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. In his presentation, Bumstead stressed the importance of cumulative resource development planning, and gave a brief history of the Fair Trade Agreement that was initially started in the mid nineties, was redeveloped in 2005, and is set to expire in 2019.

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The agreement is a grant in lieu of taxes that would be dicated last year during her campaign that the province was collected if industry were situated within municipal bound- going to extend the Fair Share Agreement, but so far that aries. hasn’t happened. “We don’t have the lumber mills, we don’t have the “We only have four or five years left on it, and the poprocessing facilities within our communities. Everything tential of what’s happening in our community is just so sigthat’s being built has been built on the backs of residen- nificant, we want to make sure that we’re there in getting tial tax bills and the business community. And as a result that revenue to help ensure we have effective development of that, when the phenomenon of the natural gas and the of our community for all of the needs of each and every one gas industry was being developed in Northeastern British of us,” Bumstead said, in an interview with the Northeast Columbia, all that infrastructure was being built outside of News. municipal boundaries, and outside our abilities to access Continued on Page 20. it through taxation,” he explained. Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Taxation might have discouraged the industry’s de- Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead at the NEBC Resource Municipalities velopment, and as a result, Coalition launch on Mon., Sept. 8, at the Fort St. John Pomeroy Hotel. an agreement was reached that allowed for some revenue to be directed to the municipalities to help build sufficient infrastructure. “We’re anxious to be able to see that agreement extended because we’re all facing the demands in terms of, you’ve seen it here from the residents of Fort St. John, I’m sure from Dawson Creek, in terms of that demand on our infrastructure is significant. And so for us, it’s a key component in terms of being able to develop and sustain the development of these resources,” Bumstead told the committee. Premier Christy Clark in-

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On Thursday, September 18, 2014, 1160 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 115.00-128.00 D3 - D4 Cows 102.00-112.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 125.00-135.00 Bologna Bulls 127.00-148.00 Feeder Bulls 130.00-150.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Cow/calf pairs younger N/A Cow/calf pairs older N/A Older Cows N/A Milk Cows N/A

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ARTS&CULTURE Fort Nelson artist wins award for debut CD

of art eight years in the mak- said, OK Jasmine, open your eyes once while you’re singing, the win caught the local ing on stage for at least one second, and I did that, and it singer songwriter off guard. just kept going from there,” she said. “Honestly, I was Even today Netsena struggles with stage fright, but her shocked,” Netsena said, in will to succeed trumps it every time. an interview with the North“I’m always just making little goals for myself so I can east News. overcome my fears,” she said. “I was up against some Like many artists, inspiration comes to Netsena in many really tough competition, forms, but for her it’s always rooted in personal experience. really good friends of mine “I know there’s a lot of song writers who are able to that I respect, I respect their write from somebody else’s perspective, or what have you, music and their message, but I tend to write just from me,” she said. and their whole art form,” Netsena is a big fan of Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, she said. Neil Young and Erykah Badu, to name a few. But home life Netsena, who is from the also proved an inspiration. Netsena’s First Nation heritage north and who lives in the is Dene and Tahltan, and one of her earliest exposures to north, expected artists from music came by way of her grandmothers, who would sing the south to win. her drum based songs in their first language. “But my friends and famNetsena started performing drum songs as a child, but ily came through for me, when she started creating her own unique sound and lyrics, like always, and I am really the experience was totally different. grateful for that,” she said. “That was like stepping into a whole other realm of perDespite this recent accomplishment, there was a time forming, like you really just put yourself out there,” she when success took on a much smaller form. Like any artist, said. she’s encountered her share of obstacles along the way, and As for the future, the evolving artist expects to continue she’s had to learn to hurdle past them. challenging herself, testing herself and exploring with her “When I first started playing out, and performing with song writing as she goes. my guitar, I was so scared and shy or whatever that I couldn’t even open my eyes Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. when I was on stage singing,” said Netsena. DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ “At that time, which was DawsoAve. Dawson Creek, British Columbia 301-116th Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don at least eight years ago, I

Photo Credit Nadya Kwandibens Jasmine Netsena performing on her cross Canada tour earlier this year.

BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT NELSON – A couple of short months after returning home from touring Canada, emerging artist Jasmine Netsena won best folk/acoustic CD at the Aboriginal Peoples’ Choice Music Awards on Fri., Sept. 12. Netsena, from Fort Nelson, released her debut album, Take You With Me, in April 2014, and already she’s crossed the country doing over 30 shows in seven provinces. The Music Awards took place in Winnipeg on September 11 and 12, and although Netsena’s album is a work

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Mayor Dale Bumstead recognized the importance of the location of the properties and said that they would serve a good purpose for the community. Council will decide whether to sell the properties or engage in possible partnerships for developments in the future.

Roots Group to maintain roots at museum Though their affiliates, the South Peace Historical Society, have found a new home at the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts, the Peace Country Roots Group want to remain in their current location in the small annex building beside the museum. The group has occupied that location for the past 17 years, where they keep a record of all births, marriages, deaths in the area, as well as a record of all cemeteries in the area. The group also assists others in getting information on their genealogy and annually sets up displays at the Dawson Creek Mall, Co-Op Mall and Alaska Highway House for Heritage Month. The City provides the group the space at no charge, and agreed to let them stay in the annex until such a time where the City can no longer accommodate them.

Regulation Bylaw proposed earlier this year, and directed staff to work with Northern Health and Northern Lights College to coordinate a public education campaign. Bylaw 4240 restricts smoking in stores, banks, hospitals, restaurants, taxis or buses, churches, pool halls, bars, public municipal open spaces (parks, playgrounds, playing fields) and any other building that is either fully or substantially enclosed. Owners of these locations must not allow a person to smoke while inside their building or within 7.5 metres of doors, windows, or air intakes. They must also install signage.

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On Sept. 15, Tracey Steinke, Club board member, outlined their plan to be more economically viable, which included activities like making the space more attractive for events, selling sheets of ice for advertising, and increasing membership fees. Steinke asked council to pay their utility bills for the next three years, giving them enough time and saving enough money to improve the rink. Council defeated a motion to support the Club and instead approved a motion asking for a complete presentation of their detailed plan to become sustainable.

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Notice of Annual Tax Sale Pursuant to Section 403(1) of the Local Government Act, the City of Fort St. John will conduct a Tax Sale to recover outstanding taxes. The sale will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 10631-100 Street, Fort St. John, BC at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 29, 2014. All the properties listed below will be sold by public auction for a minimum of the upset price, unless guaranteed payment by cash, interac, money order, certified cheque is received prior to 10:00 AM Monday, September 29, 2014, for the Delinquent Portion of Taxes plus Interest. Roll #

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Civic Address

000015.186

Lot A, Plan EPP4482

8304 85 Ave

Upset Price 3,409.97

000662.001

Lot 1, Plan EPP6115

10327 101 Ave

13,768.16

000863.100

Lot A, Plan BCP12160

10504 100 Ave

430,852.55

001580.000 001971.000

Lot 8, Block 4, Plan 7277 Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 8181

10108 93 Ave 9616 94 St

5,533.46 9,504.79

002414.000

Lot 6, Block 1, Plan 8444

10224 104 Ave

5,110.72

002550.000

Lot 1, Block 8, Plan 8520

8519 96 Ave

12,272.14

003112.000

Lot 13, Block 1, Plan 8725

10311 110 Ave

11,027.84

003284.000

Lot 1, Block 5, Plan 8780

8703 93 Ave

6,065.96

003623.000 003993.000

Lot 17, Block 19, Plan 8780 Lot 6, Block 1, Plan 9284

8611 91 St 9104 102 Ave

9,281.98 6,880.78

004012.000

Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 9284

9224 104 Ave

4,828.58

004223.000

Lot 24, Block 2, Plan 9921

9708 Sikani Rd

4,718.63

004381.000

Lot 20, Block 7, Plan 9925

8008 90 St

3,400.95

005376.000

Lot 7, Block 18, Plan 12116

8724 75 St

5,055.67

005544.000 005545.000

Lot 8, Block 25, Plan 12116 Lot 9, Block 25, Plan 12116

8520 75 St 8516 75 St

5,836.91 3,400.08 8,097.09

005589.000

Lot 5, Block 27, Plan 12116

8608 77 St

005609.000

Lot 1-2, Block 28, Plan 12116

8620 78A St

5,017.03

005887.000

Lot 8, Plan 14224

9103 106 Ave

4,565.02

006109.000

Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 17025

10615 105 Ave

6,643.61

006684.000 007310.000

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9915 114 Ave 9120 97 Ave

8,623.37 7,321.68

007994.000

Lot 182, Plan 24586

10411 90 St

10,761.29

009314.039

Lot 19, Plan BCP33916

11736 98A St

11,387.70

009671.000

Lot B, Plan 35023

8218 Alaska Rd

48,661.40

009808.700

Lot 1, Plan PGP39645

9511 89 Ave

36,804.43

009808.711 009833.010

Lot A, Plan BCP36598 Lot 1, Plan 46097

9504 Alaska Rd 8304 72 St

134,495.86 7,504.15 126,413.08

009833.020

Lot 2, Plan 46097

72 St & 85 Ave

009835.000

Lot A, Plan 46632

79 St & Alaska Rd

009851.001

Lot 1, Plan 47077

7704 Alaska Rd

060066.001

Lot SL1, Plan PGS97

10618 89 St

6,422.71 120,693.69 8,319.09

060066.002 Lot SL2, Plan PGS97 10616 89 St 8,070.09 Note: Payments received after September 19th, 2014, are not reflected in this listing.

The successful bidder on each property must immediately pay in cash, interac, money order, certified cheque, a minimum no less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid in cash, interac, money order, certified cheque, by 3:00 PM of the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 AM on the following day. Shirley Collington ~ Collector

BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Len Crow is anything but an average man. The pastor, from Orillia, Ontario, is riding horseback from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Guadalajara, Mexico, to raise money for five orphanages in five different countries. On Sat., Sept. 20, he arrived in Fort St. John, where he planned to stay for a couple of days to rest. By the time he gets to Dawson Creek, Crow will have ridden 2,000 miles. From there, he’ll have 4,800 miles to go to. “I ride every inch of it, ridges, rivers, doesn’t matter, we’ve crossed,” he said. Guadalajara is the destination because that’s the location of an orphanage he helped start many years ago. “We actually raised money on one of our horseback trips for them to put a building up . . . and so once I leave Guadalajara, I’ll ride to the actual orphanage, the building, and end our ride there,” said Crow. For this journey, his sixth ride raising money for orphaned children, he’s been riding two horses, which he switches between to give the other time to rest. His wife, Nancy, drives ahead with their horse trailer and sets up camp. Using roadside markers, the two find one another at the end of a long ride. He averages between 25 and 30 miles a day. The distance varies with the difficulty of the terrain. “There’s always obstacles that you don’t plan for, things you can’t always prepare for,” Crow said. For example, three weeks ago he was trotting along on his horse General, and he

stepped in a hole and his other foot caught. “[He] did a complete summersault, and he hurt his shoulder and his knee and banged his head . . . he took a gauge out of my saddle, dislocated my shoulder, I tore a hole in my elbow, and I was still 10 miles from camp,” he explained He tucked his arm into his vest to keep it still, and rode to where his wife was. “She got a hold of it and pulled it to get it back into the place again, and then doctored up the rest of my elbow,” he said. This is his longest ride, at 11,000 kilometres. “The reason we do these rides is to raise money for orphanages for abandoned or abused children in other countries,” Crow explained. “We have our own orphanage that we run in Cambodia, we started it eight years ago, we are responsible for the monthly costs of that.” They just opened their second facility five months ago, and although their costs are now running at around $7,000 U.S. a month, it will likely go to about $10,000 once they take more children in. “This ride will raise money for five orphanages, five countries. Our own in Cambodia, one in the Philippines that we helped to start back in the nineties, one in Mexico, that we helped to raise money for in 2002, and now two new projects, one is India, and one is Guatemala,” Crow said. The one in Guatemala is already open, but they just have a couple of children right now because they’re waiting for more funds. Then the one in India is brand new. “The biggest driving force behind our ride, the reason we do the ride is of course

I ride every inch of it, ridges, rivers, doesn’t matter, we’ve crossed.

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Sundial dedicated during Peace ceremony JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Dawson Creek’s Peace Park served as the backdrop for Sept. 21’s International Day of Peace celebrations, with many groups and individuals present to support the promotion of peace. The Walk for Peace was hosted by the Dawson Creek Beautification Committee and featured speeches from Blair Lekstrom, MLA Mike Bernier and a proclamation read by the City of Dawson Creek’s community services director Barry Reynard. The Potluck in the Basement Singers, the Kiwanis Band and the Northern Lights Drummers performed songs for those in attendance. The crowd was lead in a prayer for mankind before doves were released. “If we strive for peace, we will get there,” said Lekstrom. The Committee also took the opportunity to officially dedicate the human sundial in Peace Park to the Committee’s founder, the late Edna McPhail. The Committee has been working on the installation of the dial for the past number of years. “This is one of our last big projects of the Beautification Committee. We wanted to go out with a bang” said Committee member Frances Adams, adding that the sundial was always intended to be dedicated to McPhail. McPhail’s children Michael and Pat, were both present to talk about their

mother’s work in the community. McPhail formed the Beautification Committee 22 years ago and helped to ‘spruce up’ the city’s appearance by arranging art displays in local businesses and planting flower beds throughout the community. McPhail was also instrumental in moving the Art Gallery’s grain elevator, starting the Dawson Creek Library, and starting the very first kindergarten in the city. Establishing Peace Park was of the Beautification Committee’s projects in 1992. Adams clarifies that Peace Park refers to international peace, not the park’s location in Peace River Country. “We have the UN flag flying for that reason,” Adams said. “We wanted to honour Edna and we wanted to honour our original purpose in building this Peace Park.”

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Get Prepared for Back It’s back to school time! Let’s all make sure they get home safe

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to School Safety! If you cross the street to get on the bus: when the bus comes, wait until it has come to a complete stop. The bus driver will make sure all the traffic stops. The stop arm will be out and the red lights will be flashing. Watch the driver. When the driver knows it is safe, he or she will signal you to cross, but watch for traffic yourself. Walk, don’t run. Hold the hand rail as you get on the bus. Don’t push or shove. Rules for on the bus: Take your seat as quickly as possible and sit properly, facing forward at all times. Hold bags and parcels in your lap. Do not put your feet into the aisle: someone might trip. Keep your head, arms and everything inside the bus. Don’t throw anything out the windows or around in the bus. Talk quietly. The driver must concentrate to drive the bus safely.

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DAWSON CREEK - In an effort to acknowledge the many contributions of seniors across the country, the Government of Canada established the Celebrating Canada’s Seniors Act on Nov. 18, 2010, declaring Oct. 1 of every year as National Seniors Day. For the first time, the South Peace Seniors Citizens Association will be celebrating Seniors Day with an all-day event at the Seniors Hall. Association board member, Fay Clease, said that they have invited seniors from Dawson Creek and throughout the North and South Peace to the event, but that everybody is welcome to enjoy the information tables, entertainment and food. The event starts at 9 a.m. with coffee and information from Seniors Access, Better at Home, Step Up N Ride, Community Living, the health unit, the visually impaired group, hospice, the Dawson Creek Medical Home Medical Needs and the diabetic nurses clinic. Speeches from local representatives and entertainment will follow a lunch provided by the Association. Scheduled performers include line dancers, square dancers, the

Potluck in the Basement Singers, and the Almighty Lights. “The Basement Singers, they will do a little thing of their own and then they’re going to lead a sing-along,” said Clease. “It’s open to the whole public, we wanted the public to see what we do offer seniors and what seniors do for entertainment. There are a lot of people out there that don’t get out and about and need to socialize more, so we thought what better day to show what seniors can do and do do, then celebrate with the public,” she said. Admission to Seniors Day is by donation. The Association manages the Seniors Hall and often hosts events for seniors that encourages them to live active and social lives. Carpet bowling, floor curling, line dancing, crib, bridge, pool, exercise classes, darts, Monday lunches and coffee groups are some of the activities offered to their members. The Hall is also often utilized by the Elks, the Royal Purple, a foot care specialist, a group that hosts country music dances once a month and people renting the space for special occasions. Clease said the Hall is often very busy with activity. Most activities cost $2 to participate in, with an Association membership.

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NEBC Coalition Continued from Page 10. His presentation was well received, especially in light of the fact that he was speaking on behalf of a number of northeast B.C. municipalities. “By having a coalition like that come forward, it shows that governing bodies are trying to work together,” said Dan Ashton, chairman of the committee, and MLA for Penticton, in an interview. “That cohesiveness makes a big difference when you’re speaking. You just don’t have the one wild card all the time. ‘It’s for us, it’s not for me.’ When you say that, ‘this is for us,’ that makes government really listen,” he said. “With the influx of workers that we’re talking about that we hear, and the influx of development that’s taking place, that will help all of British Columbia, I would hope that government would be paying special attention to areas like this.” The Fair Share grant this year was $43-million, an amount shared among the municipalities and electoral areas by an allocation formula which equalizes access to the industrial tax base in the sense that some communities have some industry in their tax base, while others don’t.

“What the formula does is takes into consideration the incorporated industrial tax base as well as the unincorporated, and tries to equalize, to a degree, the access and the support from that tax base for all of the communities,” Griffith explained. No reworking of the agreement is required at this time, but needs in the future could change he told the committee. “In terms of its adequacy, the position that the coalition has adopted is that they think the system is working relatively well,” he said. The Northeast B.C. Resource Municipalities Coalition was officially launched on Mon., Sept. 8, where there was a lunch and presentation by several dignitaries outlining the coalition’s objectives and direction moving forward. “We face common challenges and opportunities together. We stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us knowing that together we will be capable of more than we are individually. By co-operating, we gain access to new knowledge, new perspectives, new synergies. We

create new economies of scale, and a new network, and this can increase competitiveness and the innovativeness of northeast B.C.,” Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman said in her address to a crowd of about 150 people. The coalition’s single mandate is to represent municipal interests in resource development issues. The partnership includes mayors Bill Streeper, of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Dale Bumstead of Dawson Creek, Merlin Nichols of the District of Chetwynd, Darwin Wren of Tumbler Ridge, Lori Ackerman of Fort St. John, Fred Jarvis of the District of Taylor, and Bill Plowright of Pouce Coupe. Senator Richard Neufeld, who has an extensive background in public service to the citizens of B.C., is an honourary member.

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SPORTS New disc golf club swings for council support JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - A new club has swung into the city, seeking support from City council. The Dawson Creek Disc Golf Club has officially become a society, attracting over 20 members since their creation in July. President of the Club, Daniel Martin, presented to council on Sept. 15 about the fast-growing sport. “Instead of a hole there’s a catching receptacle, and each hole is about one acre or less, depending on the course, and you try to complete the course in as few strokes as possible. It’s kind of like golf,” said Martin, who is also a member of the Professional Disc Golf Association and a member of the Disc Golf Course Designers Guild. He asked council for permission to set up a temporary, nine-hole course at Barbaree Park on 15th Street and

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Chamberlain Drive, permission to construct a permanent 18-hole course in Kin and Peace Park, and financial support for the project. Martin said that the Club would pay the $500 needed to set up the temporary course, but asked that the City help with the approximately $19,000 it would cost to build a permanent one. Major costs identified included baskets, which are galvanized to withstand the winter and cost around $400 each, and course signage. One reason why Martin wanted to use Barbaree Park as a temporary course is because it doesn’t receive much use and signage wouldn’t be required unlike a bigger, multi-use park.

If you build it, they will come. He said that disc golf fits in with the City’s recreational master plan, and could be beneficial to the community. “It is very easy for anyone to start playing, it’s free to minimal cost, with a $10 disc you can start playing. The benefit to cost ratio is very high, and I believe disc golf in general fits very well into the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which is creating an inclusive activity, creating an ability for people to utilize outdoor space,” said Martin. “It’s very inclusive, so people from different economic backgrounds can play it, and different physical fitness levels can play it, and people from different age backgrounds,” he said. Grande Prairie built their first course in 2012 and are currently building their second, according to Martin. He said that disc golf encourages people to use City parks and helps prevent crimes in those parks, because having people present deters illegal activity.

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Photo Credit Jill Earl Disc golf is played with baskets instead of holes. He said that the Club would take care of any vandalism on their signs, and maintaining the course wouldn’t differ from what City staff currently do. Council gave Martin permission to temporarily use Barbaree Park, and asked staff to look into the different components of constructing a permanent course. As for his financial request, councillors encouraged him to seek sponsorship elsewhere. Martin said he would seek out private and corporate sponsorships for the project. “I think everyone here is always looking for things that we can possibly bring to the community that enhances recreation or the quality of life,” said Coun. Charlie Parslow. “To me this is an excellent opportunity to be able to utilize the park...[that’s] easily affordable to anybody. There may be some partnership opportunities even with our friends at Northern Health, who look for those opportunities for the population health approach, [it] is one of their strategic priorities, and I think it’s a great initiative,” said Mayor Dale Bumstead. Martin hopes to get the temporary course up by winter to generate interest in the Club. “It’s like, if you build it they will come,” he said.

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FASD Day celebrated in Dawson Creek

JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Awareness Committee lived up to their name last week when members of the committee set up shop at the Co-Op Mall to spread awareness about the disorder on Sept. 9. The committee chose that day specifically as it is International FASD Awareness Day, first recognized in 1999. “We don’t like to stereotype, but it is a problem worldwide...it is a problem with every culture and every generation all over the world,” said Jeanette Lequiere-Tough, family counsellor with Aboriginal Family Services and committee member. “We were seeing that there was a need in the community, and it’s not just Dawson

Creek, it’s international,” she said, on why the committee was formed in 2001. FASD can occur when a woman consumes alcohol during pregnancy. The alcohol can damage the developing baby which could put them at risk for a variety of issues. Angela Reay, an FASD key worker for Axis Family Resources Ltd., works to get families to and through FASD assessment. She said that people diagnosed as having FASD fall on a wide spectrum. Problems could include learning disabilities, speech and language delays, behavioural problems, vision and hearing problems, or no obvious symptoms or signs

could be present. As a prevention measure, the committee recommends that women not drink when they are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, or practice safe sex if they choose to drink while being sexually active. “No amount is a safe amount, that’s sort of our slogan. If you think you are going to be sexually active, don’t drink, or take precautions. No amount is a safe amount,” Reay said. In 2004 the group spearheaded the adoption of a bylaw in the City of Dawson Creek that requires establishments that sell liquor to post a sign encouraging women and their partners to avoid alcohol during

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pregnancy. In June, the committee worked with grade eight students at Central Middle School on a poster campaign. Students were asked to research FASD and create posters on the topic. “[We’re] getting the youth involved in the community to know that this isn’t just a big peoples’ problem. Serving alcohol or drinking when you’re pregnant effects you for life...and it’s not just targeting moms, it affects everybody,” Lequiere-Tough said. “There’s a very big social stigma and social stereotyping if mom has been drinking. I’m a firm believer that people drink or use for a reason and just because your using doesn’t make you a bad mom or a bad parent,” she said. Contact the committee for more information about resources in the community.

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Interested in running for Council in the upcoming local government election and want to find out what is involved? What the time commitment is? Photo Credit Jill Earl Members of the Dawson Creek FASD Awareness Committee celebrate international FASD Awareness Day with cake.

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Left: Mason Fogarty, one-and-a-half-years-old, takes a moment to experience what it’s like to sit in a fire truck at the annual United Way Fire Truck Pull at the Pomeroy Sport Centre in Fort St. John on Sat., Sept. 20. Right: While her brother sits in the fire truck, Lilly Fogarty, 3, tests her strength by trying to pull the truck all by herself. United Way of Northern B.C. supports local charities to develop develop strong communities. Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott

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Practical, affordable solar electric power has finally come to the world . . . and the BC Peace Region. With the price of solar panels falling dramatically, and with local expertise in design and installation now in place with Peace Energy Cooperative in Dawson Creek, it’s well worth considering for home or business. With that in mind, I’ll give you a brief overview of both my 30-year old home solar power system and my new oneyear old business grid-tie system. How are they performing? Are there hidden or unexpected costs? Here’s the low down:

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I knew that BC Hydro didn’t pay much for the power I would generate, but that they had greatly streamlined their grid-tie approval process, so as long as I did things according to code, it would be easy to get set up and feed green solar power into the grid, reducing or eliminating my electrical bill. Peace Energy Cooperative was also getting heavily into PV sales, so they were there to help me design and buy what I needed at best price and quality, and then connect me with a qualified local installer. In the next “Watt’s Happening” I’ll profile my new 5-kilowatt grid-tie PV system and report on how well it has done since installation last autumn. Hint: for the first time in my life, I now eagerly anticipate the arrival of my electrical bill! Don Pettit, submitted article

Photo Credit Contributed Photo The author’s small home solar array (about 1000 watts peak power) has been operating both independently off-grid and partly on-grid for 35 years. The system features a battery bank that can run the household for at least several days if the grid goes down.

Amendment to the Oriented Stand Board Project Approval Certificate and the Environmental Management Act Permit for the Peace Valley OSB Project

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Louisiana-Pacific OSB Limited Partnership (LP) is proposing to change the oriented strand board manufacturing process by adding methylene diphenyl diisocyanate(MDI) as a component of the adhesive used in the panel production. The Peace Valley OSB Project is located on the southeast side of Fort St. John. Louisiana-Pacific OSB Limited Partnership has submitted its application for an amendment (Amendment Application) to the Project Approval Certificate. The Application also serves as a Technical Assessment Report for the Waste Discharge Authorization amendment application for air permit 17751. There are 35 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Amendment Application. The comment period will begin on September 29 and end on November 3. All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Amendment Application will be considered. In order to provide information to the public about the Amendment Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) invites the public to attend an Open House to be held: at: Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre 11308 Alaska Road, Fort St. John on: October 2, 2014 from: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Representatives from the EAO, the Environmental Protection Division, Ministry of Environment (MOE) and Louisiana-Pacific and its consultants will be in attendance to provide information about the proposed change to use MDI.

oriented strand board production process are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca • By Mail: Mike Peterson Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1

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An electronic copy of the Amendment Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Amendment Application are also available for viewing at the following location: Fort St. John Public Library – 10015 100th Avenue

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clusive look at specially selected, original artworks created by local, regional and national artists. We are pleased to present 60 outstanding works of art with a silent auction on display throughout the night and an exciting live auction program that begins at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $75 each available at the North Peace Cultural Centre Box Office. Call the North Peace Cultural Centre at (250) 785-1992 and speak with reception to purchase your tickets over the phone. Tickets may also be picked up at the door the night of the event. • Oct. 18: Campfire Cowboy Night at the Fort St. John Legion. $15, doors open at 6pm.

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A sign of good summers to come

It’s hard to recall a more idyllic summer living near the water’s edge than the one we experienced this past summer...and if the sights and sounds of summer’s past were any indication, all is wellboth in and around Charlie Lake. The arrival of the first flock of ducks occurred May 10, 2014 or the same day that the ice went off the lake. It is a common occurrence for the Common Goldeneye Duck to be first on the lake although he’s quickly joined by other varieties of waterfowl including the Common Goldeneye’s comical cousin the Bufflehead. There are great bird watching opportunities for all ages as overm120 different types of birds frequent Charlie Lake throughout the year. Near the end of May, a solitary call announced the Common Loon’s arrival. In previous years, the loons would briefly appear like passing guests, but this particular year the loon family decided that Charlie Lake was a great place to call “HOME”. Loon numbers appear to be on the rise

around the lake and many observers have counted groups of six to ten loons swimming together. This suggests that the Common Loon is colonizing on Charlie Lake and that is a positive sign of a healthy lake. Another positive sign of a healthy lake would be the ambitious return of the busy beaver, the number of lodges as well as the frequent sightings of river otters. Floating and diving around the shorelines, the playful otter was often seen on lake docks feasting on fish - head and all - from the lake’s abundant fish population. Throughout the entire summer, one could visibly observe the northern pike or jackfish flipping onto the water’s surface or hear the “plink plink” sound of leaping fish feeding on a smorgasbord of floating insects. A return of the weed beds is a positive sign for the fish population. Although the weed beds are a recreational boater’s nemesis – the lake benefits from this fringe of vegetation often

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Light Industrial Land & Building 10,400sf shop/warehouse/ office on 1.7 acres (+/-) Drive thru bays, wash bay, 3 phase, & more! Additional Land also avail for lease

Asking $16.75

plus triple net & GST MLS® N4506777 (approx. $14,520 base rent/mn)

HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL LAND & BUILDING

7,000+sf on 1.2 acres

Former Honey Place

7 offices, reception, boardroom, staff kitchen, mezzanine, 29’x35’ shop, storage & MORE!

Asking $4,000/month

ED LEAS

plus GST (includes utilities) MLS® N4506625

Asking $15.50sf

plus triple net & GST EXCLUSIVE (approx. $7,880 base rent/mn) Owner currently updating front exposure

Available Spring 2015

Asking $18.00sf plus triple net & GST

MLS® N4506988 (approx. $10,500 base rent/mn)

NEBC

FOR SALE 1 acre commercial development lot located along 100th Street in hub of Fort St John (C3)

Ideal location for your industrial shop, office, yard, trucking facility - and more!

City services & road access from front and back

Lots part of an industrial subdivision within the Peace River Regional District jurisdiction

Light Industrial

Over 6,400sf office/shop/warehouse Multi-tenant building with two tenants in place Living quarters currently leased

Fenced with security gates, front parking area off frontage road. Great highway exposure!

Asking $1.489 Million Cherry Lane Estates, Taylor, BC

4.76 to 6.7 Acre residential development lots overlooking Taylor & Peace River Valley Asking Price ranges from $169,000 to $186,000

Now Asking

$6.99 Million MLS® SOREB 144856 (BCNREB N4506324)

Court order sale

Call Ron to view - 48 hour notice may be required Ask about available lease space

MLS® N4505472

Cherry Lane Estates, Taylor, BC

Building: 137,000+/-sf steel frame open factory style design Land: 113.9+ acres HIGHWAY FRONTAGE

5 Acres Highway Exposure Northern portion of property borders Baldonnel Road, west of the Baldonnel school. Opportunity to have residential home on the north side & home based business fronting the highway - worth a chat with the Regional District to see what opportunities could be developed on this land.

36 Acres Development Land Close to the new FSJ Regional Hospital. Potential for multi-residential development, or move into existing home and invest in the future growth of this area.

Asking $639,000

MLS® N4506597

MLS® N4506877

4.74 Acre Development Property

2 Commercial Lots along 100 Ave SOLD AS PACKAGE C4 Zoning

located within the Peace River Regional District jurisdiction, east of City of Fort St John boundary. Currently zoned/used for residential - lot is adjacent to Light Industrial use to the north & west. Looking for a place to put a home based business on...without the high City taxes? Check this out! Asking $759,000 MLS® N4506724

(Building on site sold in as is condition)

Traffic to & from airport and corporate head offices...loads of traffic visibility Lane access, city services, fenced yard

MLS® N4506845

Neighborhood Commercial Lot (C1)

Suitable for “mom/pop store”, coffee shop, health offices, daycare & more!

Development Opportunity close to New Regional Hospital

MUCH NEEDED

MLS® N4506822

CHETWYND Development Land 39,200+ sf (just under 1 acre) located along highway frontage

Former gas station lot – property will be sold with Certificate of Compliance Restrictive covenant applies.

Asking $449,000

SOLD LAND & BUILDING

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING COMPLEX

HIGHWAY PROPERTY WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

Just north of look out point

Asking $429,000

FOR SALE

CALL RON for more information about this court order sale

MLS® N220006+

160 ACRES...QUARTER SECTION LAND Asking $1.75 million

2 lots left

POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER LAND DEVELOPMENT

(Hydro and Telus at lot line with PNG slated to most lots this year)

Within ALR but just south of current Light Industrial developments.

Asking $769,000 each

MLS® N4506687-8

MLS® N4506311

3.6 Acre Industrial Land & Building along Alaska Highway

4.5 ACRES LOTS

Located of 100% road on the way to the proposed BC HYDRO SITE C DAM

Asking $1.29 million

Asking $749,000

(just up from the Brick)

6,100sf building along frontage road Front offices &back shop. Plus 1,800sf metal shop within fenced yard

Light Industrial frontage access off Alaska Highway

Exclusive

Pouce Coupe, BC Over 29,000sf building on 23+ acres fronting along Highway 2. Former care home being sold ”as is where is” Asking $1 Million MLS® 148604

SOLD$1.74 Million Asking

MLS® V4022639

Located in Peace River Regional District jurisdiction

RM2 - Multi-Residential 1/2 acre lot north of FSJ sports center. 146.6’ x 150’ lot zoned RM2 allows for more than your typical duplex plan!

Asking $539,000

MLS® N4505650

INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX WITH MAJOR HIGHWAY EXPOSURE

26,400sf warehouse with 3,526sf office on 8.65 Acres 7T crane, 9 drive in bays w/ floor drains, 14’x18’ OH doors, 9 offices and staff facilities & MORE!

Asking $7.5 million

MLS® N450699

CALL RON @ 250 785 4115 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW

Arrangements to view will require 48 hour notice and PPE - call Ron to arrange for site visits or for more information about the property. Information is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale, or buyers already under contract. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed and should be verified.

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CLASSIFIEDS AUTO FINANCING

HELP WANTED

APPLY TODAY! DRIVE TODAY!

Dream Cinatcanhceinr g

AUTO F

is hiring full time positions

Class 3 Propane Bulk Drivers Fort St. John Class 3 Picker Operator with Cranesafe Ticket - DC

www.PreApproval.cc 1-800-910-6402

Class B Gas Fitter - DC Propane Experience Preferred

HELP WANTED

Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

The EconoLodge Hotel is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated individual to fill the position of full-time Maintenance Technician.

Apply with resume and drivers abstract to: sstanway@calgasinc.com, fax (250) 785-8091 or drop off/mail to 10807 91 Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6L3

Now Hiring! Get your resume processed sooner by dropping off in store! Join a fun and exciting team with great benefits.

The Maintenance Technician must demonstrate a basic understanding and knowledge of general maintenance, carpentry, painting, refurbishing, plumbing, electricity, appliances and HVAC in both theory and practical application. Wages will be based on experience and benefits are available after 3 months of service.

9007 96A Street, Fort St John | 250-261-5544

Please submit resume to gm@econolodgefortstjohn.com

HELP WANTED

LP Canada Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of premium building products in North America, and we’re proud to be known for manufacturing a wide variety of commodity and value-added specialty building products for our retail, wholesale, and homebuilding customers – all of whom know they can count on LP for unbeatable quality and service. Our Peace Valley OSB mill in Fort St. John is hiring for the following position:

MILL UTILITY WORKER (HOURLY) Gain valuable experience as you assist in operating equipment and maintaining a clean work area to maximize uptime, quality and production. If you’re selfmotivated and hard-working, positive and eager to learn—and you value safety as much as we do—we’d like to hear from you! You must be able to work 12-hour day and night shifts and perform very physical work. This permanent position pays an hourly rate of : $25.90. We are a team-oriented company with a passionate commitment to safety. The belief that our people are our greatest asset fosters opportunities and promotions from within. A positive work culture is imperative to our success. We offer l steady year-round indoor work 10 minutes from downtown Fort St. John l a competitive salary l a bonus plan l a non-union team environment l health and dental benefits l a pension plan.

Techmation Electric & Controls is one of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” that provides electrical and instrumentation services through-out Western Canada for the Oil & Gas Industry. Our Fort St. John shop is expanding and we are looking to hire another:

Electrical Operations Manager QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • •

Journeyman Electrician Previous management experience Facility construction and maintenance experience H2S Alive, Standard First Aid and Fall Protection certification required Must live within commuting distance of Fort St John, BC or be willing to relocate.

COMPENSATION: This is an excellent long term, permanent opportunity and comes with a great compensation package including benefits and an outstanding Employer Contributed Pension Package. To learn more, or to apply, go to: www.techmationelectric.com Or email Tammy Dungen directly with resume at tdungen@techmationelectric.com

For more information and to apply by September 28, 2014, please email your résumé to: HR_pvosb@lpcorp.com or fax: 250.263.6565.

Committed to Quality, Safety & Service! www.techmationelectric.com

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HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Representative Burgers & Brew located at The EconoLodge Hotel is actively seeking a cook to join our team. Wages will be based on experience and benefits are available after 3 months of service. Must be available for full-time hours.

Email gm@econolodgefortstjohn.com to apply

HELP WANTED Now Hiring: Roland Triebel Jewellers. Looking for mature person to join our team. Apply with resume to store location 09/18-tfn A Buyers Choice Home Inspections is Expanding into the South Peace. All training included, call Dave for a presentation. 1-855-301-2233 www. bc.abuyerschoice.com 10/16

Read the On Line www.northeastnews.ca

CAP-it/Trimtek is looking for Inside/Outside Sales: Front counter person preferably with experience in retail sales, parts and automotive. Graphic Designer/Sign Associate: Team player willing and wanting to learn more in the Sign and Graphic industry. Computer knowledge is a MUST, although additional training will be provided. Valid Class 5 Drivers License is required as outside installs may be required. We offer competitive wages including a full benefit package! Stop by Trimtek Custom Signs and Auto Designs at 10920-100 Ave., FSJ with you resume, email to jay@trimtek.ca or fax 250-785-8241 Attn: Jay

JOB POSTING FINANCE MANGER - PTP ASEP TRAINING SOCIETY PRINCE GEORGE, B.C Background The PTP ASEP Training Society is an organization who’s purpose is to support training and employment of aboriginal peoples in Northern B.C. The Society is seeking a Finance Manger to be responsible for financial management of the Society’s operations, staffing and administration. Qualifications: • Three to five years experience working in a financial management position with first nations and/or non-profit organizations. • Demonstrated success managing multi-year government funded projects within specific budget guidelines. • Experience working with federal and provincial governments, providing accurate financial documentation to meet government financial reporting criteria. • Sound working knowledge of the latest accounting software and systems and ability to implement effective accounting practises for a staff and board of directors. • Demonstrated ability to supervise support staff and provide financial leadership of the societies financial administration. • A strong educational background to support proven financial management credentials. • Willing to work flexible hours to meet deadlines. This is a term position to March 31, 2015 but may be extended. Closing date: October 4th, 2014. Email: Covering letter stating salary expectations and résumé (maximum 3-pages) Attention: Executive Director, PTP ASEP Training Society to: reception@ptpasep.ca

Merritt Herald The Merritt Herald, an award winning twice-weekly newspaper, published in the Nicola Valley, is seeking a full time advertising consultant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. If you are a highly creative individual, with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle - we would like to meet you. While experience is an asset, it is not a prerequisite. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Publisher Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com

MERRITT HERALD

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RENT

RENT Office For Rent: 1200 sq.ft. 1km north of Humpty’s. Call 250785-3433 09/18-10/02

Li-Car Management Group is now taking applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units,

Contact our ofce for more information! Phone: 250-785-2662 Email: reception@licar.ca

SERVICES Blondie’s Bath Boutique 9940-101 Ave. Fort St.John - (250) 263-8557 Specializing in Natural Canadian Bath & Beauty Products .Because you deserve to Linger in Luxury 09.25-11.27 Vapor Trails - E-Cigarettes and Accessories - Vapor Cafe 10716 101 Ave Fort St. John 778-256-4111 09/25-11/27

FOR SALE ESTATE SALE 7253 Watch Lake Road, Lone Butte, 20 mins frm 100 Mile, 3074 sqft rancher, full basement, 25acres, 250-695-6670 08/14-09/18

Get your message out to 18,000 homes! Call 250-787-7030 to place your ad. SERVICES

LEGAL

LEGAL NOTICE

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has made an order that the Approving Officer for the District of Taylor shall grant extensions of the time by which Taylor North Developments Ltd. must elect whether or not to proceed with the phases of the strata development known as Lone Wolf Estates as follows: Phase 2 – September 30, 2014; Phase 3August 31, 2015; Phase 4 – March 31, 2016; Phase 5 – June 30, 2016; Phase 6 – August 31, 2016; Phase 7 – March 31, 2017; Phase 8 – June 30, 2017; Phase 9 – August 31, 2017; Phase 10- March 31, 2018; Phase 11 – June 30, 2018; Phase 12 – August 31, 2018; Phase 13 – March 31, 2019; Phase 14 – March 31, 2020; Phase 15 – March 31, 2021; Phase 16 – March 31, 2022; Phase 17 – March 31, 2023. Anyone who believes this Order prejudices them, may make an application in Supreme Court proceeding No. S028139, Chilliwack Registry to vary or set aside this Order provided that such application is made within 30 days after the date of publication of this legal notice in the Northeast News. Contact Clayton Loewen of Integra Law Group (604)859-7187 for more information.

RENT Sterling Management Services Ltd. has for rent:

Bach. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Townhouses, Duplexes & Houses. Fort St. John Dawson Creek Commercial Space For Lease/Rent

250.785.2829

• PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL •

Automotive Chipped Transponder Keys Available

Securing all points of the Peace Region

• Master Key System •Lockout Boards • Padlocks

250-785-6409 9712-108 ST FORT ST JOHN

2009 People’s Choice Award Winner

Alpine Glass Windows & Doors Ltd.

• Windshields • Flooring • Custom Showers •Windows & doors

250-785-6409 9712-108 Street, Fort St. John

*Free in-Home Consultations

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