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FORT ST. JOHN – Over 165 local regional business representatives attended a Site C Main Civil Works networking event to meet the four teams shortlisted for the contract on Thurs., Oct. 25, and Fri., Oct. 26, at the Pomeroy Hotel. The Site C hydroelectric dam would provide 10,000 jobs directly and 33,000 through the construction period, and the Main Civil Works portion is one of the larger contracts related to the project, said Dave Conway, community relations manager for Site C. The scope of the Site C main civil works contract includes the construction of an earthfill dam, two diversion tunnels, and the concrete foundation for the generating station and spillways. There were three networking sessions, two of which took place on Thursday, where a combined 135 registered local businesses and 200 people attended, and a third session on Friday, strictly for Aboriginal businesses, of which there were 30 businesses, and 40 people attending. “We’re quite pleased,” said Conway. “Our worker accommodation one [networking event], that happened in late July, our numbers were actually below that for the worker accommodation, and we were very happy with those numbers. These numbers are even better.” The shortlisted teams are Peace River Hydro Partners, Clengroup Constructors, AFBD JV, and Salini-Impregilo S.p.A. Each of the business representatives in attendance, vying for an opportunity to take

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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott A volunteer pulls a wooden boat out of the water at the 3rd annual B.C. Rivers Day Wooden Boat Race, hosted by the Peace Valley Environment Association to raise awareness of the impacts of Site C. Wooden boats, sponsored for $20 each, were cast into the water and retrieved at the finish line. The sponsors of the first three boats to pass the finish line recieved a prize.

Wooden Boat Race marks World Rivers Day in the Peace to oppose Site C BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The Peace Valley Environment Association, and other friends of the Peace, celebrated World Rivers Day with a Wooden Boat Race to protest the proposed Site C dam on Sun., Sept. 28. After meeting at Bear Flat, just off of

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Peace residents don’t want to push boundaries JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - If the public hearing of the British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission is any indication, residents of Peace River North and South don’t want to push electoral boundaries. The Commission was in Dawson Creek on Sept. 24, collecting comments on the names and boundaries of the electoral districts. The three-member panel has been tasked with reviewing the provincial electoral districts and making recommendations to the Province of any changes to be used for the next two provincial general elections. At the time of the public hearing, the commissioners had traveled to Prince Rupert, Terrace, Smithers, and Fort Nelson. Chair of the commission, Justice Tom Melnick, said that the hearings had been fairly quiet so far; only two people addressed the Commission in Dawson Creek. “Generally speaking, that is the thrust of what we have heard so far in the north, at least from the people we have heard from, [they] have given us the message that things are working reasonably well,” Mulnick said. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” he said during the meeting, summarizing what the panel heard from the presenters. Judy Fox-McGuire and Jim Inkster both advocated for keeping the electoral boundaries as-is. Fox-McGuire said that having Dawson Creek and Fort St. John at the centre of each district meets residents’ needs. “It just makes sense,” she said. Commissioner Dr. Keith Archer asked about the feasibility of moving Hudson’s Hope from the North Peace electoral district to the South Peace. As it stands, Hudson’s Hope looks as though it’s cut out of the south to be included

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Photo Credit Jill Earl Jim Inkster advocates to keep the North Peace and South Peace provincial electoral districts the same to the B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission. in the north. Fox-McGuire argued that moving Hudson’s Hope to the South Peace would not be beneficial to their residents. She said that Fort St. John is a much closer centre for the residents of Hudson’s Hope than Chetwynd is and that the residents would have more accessibility to their MLA if they were located in North Peace.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Inkster told the panel that he is against amalgamating the two districts. He said that combining the North Peace and South Peace would be unattainable for one person, and that constituents wouldn’t be well represented considering the size of the region and the population. The commissioners said that each electoral district has an average of 54,000 residents within. If the North and South Peace merged, they would have the largest district

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in the province. “[It] would be the largest in population and certainly the largest in geography and that just wouldn’t be sensible,” said Archer. “Certainly with the size of these ridings, it would be very difficult for a representative to cover the territory, they have a challenge as it is,” said Commissioner Beverley Busson. Further, changes were made to the Electoral Boundary Commission Act in the spring, protecting the eight electoral districts in the north. “When you look at the numbers that are involved, combining those two districts wouldn’t be consistent with the overall objective of the Commission,” said Archer. “We could change the boundaries, we could massage the boundaries, but we can’t change the number of electoral districts. There still has to be an equivalent of Peace River North and Peace River South. It doesn’t have to stay quite the same shape, we could add to this one or take away from that one; as I said, ‘massage them,’” Mulnick said. Fox-McGuire and Inkster’s comments reflect those of the directors of the Peace River Regional District. During their Sept. 18 meeting, the Board approved a motion to send a letter to the Commission affirming their desire to have the electoral boundaries remain as they are. The commissioners will be hearing from 29 different communities during their tour across B.C., which will wrap up on Nov. 7 in Victoria. Electronic submissions will be accepted until Nov. 16. Input gathered will be put into a preliminary report and submitted before May 9, 2015. A second public hearing phase and an MLA hearing will be held next summer before the final report with recommendations is submitted in Nov., 2015.

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Tumbler Ridge UNESCO’s newest Geopark JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca TUMBLER RIDGE - With a wide and varied geology, paleontology discoveries and breathtaking scenery, members of Tumbler Ridge’s Aspiring Geopark Committee felt that the District of Tumbler Ridge was already operating as a de facto Geopark when they submitted their application to UNESCO in October of 2013. The hard work of Committee members and partnering organizations paid off last week when the announcement of Tumbler Ridge’s approval of Geopark designation came at the 6th Global Geopark Conference on Sept. 22 in Stonehammer, N.B. Tumbler Ridge is now the second Global Geopark in North America. According to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a Global Geopark is a unified area with geological heritage or international significance. They often use best practices for utilizing renewable energy and ‘green tourism,’ they also inform about the sustainable use and need for natural resources while promoting respect for the environment and the integrity of the landscape. Global Geoparks don’t require any degree of protection or legislation.

This is an amazing announcement that has far reaching benefits. “This is an amazing announcement that has far reaching benefits for our tourism industry, museum, paleontological research, and business owners...The process for Tumbler Ridge to receive this honour has been a long one... We would like to express our deepest thanks to this well organized and hardworking group of people,” said a press release from the District of Tumbler Ridge. The District thanked the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation, the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society, the Peace River Paleontological Research Center and the Tumbler Ridge Aspiring Geopark Committee for their involvement, and contributed their work to the application’s success.

“These groups took this project from an idea and through continuing world class paleontological research, geological research, trail building, sign creation, and event hosting became the second Geopark in North America,” it said. During the four-day conference area delegates, including Dr. Charles Helm, Linda Helm, Sue Kenny, Jim and Helen Kincaid, April Moi, Larry White and Mayor Darwin Wren, networked with other Global Geopark representatives, attended a workshop on the economic benefits of geoparks and presented their (former) aspiring Geopark’s attractions Photo Credit File Photo to the nearly 500 other delLarry White, Dr. Charles Helm and Lisa Buckley explained to Peace River Regional District directors what a Global egates. Geopark is and why they wanted Tumbler Ridge to seek designation in February, 2013. Tumbler Ridge was one of 11 other applicants approved for UNESCO Global Geopark status at the conference. The have hosted a symposium, have been evaluated and enGlobal Geoparks Network now includes 111 sites in 32 dorsed by delegates from the Canadian National Comcountries. New additions include: Ore of the Alps in Aus- mittee for Geoparks, and have hosted delegates from the tria, Mount Kunlun and Dali Mount Cangshan in China, Global Geopark Network. They have made improvements to several hiking trails Odsherred in Denmark, Monts d’Ardeche in France, Aso in Japan, M’Goun in Morocco, Lands of Knights in Portugal, within the Geopark and have also completed a new TR Trail Project that is a 27km trail that encircles three quarEl Hierro in Spain, and Molina and Alto Tajo in Spain. The Aspiring Geopark Committee has been hard at work ters of the District of Tumbler Ridge and leads to many for the last 20 months planning and preparing for Geopark sites of interest. Roadside signage for trails have been upstatus. They approached the Peace River Regional District graded and geological signage has been enhanced for 14 of in February, 2013 to tell of their intention to pursue the sta- 32 trails in the Geopark; the remainder will be completed next spring. tus and ask for their support. Since then, the Committee has garnered financial, verVold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. bal, and written support for their project from local, reDAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ gional and provincial govDawsoAve. Dawson Creek, British Columbia 301-116th ernments. Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don 301-116th On the road to UNESCO’s Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 D C decision, the Committee

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Two docs make their family practice in Taylor

Depending on their success, the husband and wife team’s goal is to eventually start a practice in Fort St. John BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca TAYLOR – Not even four months after the launch of Livecare at the Taylor Medical Clinic, two physicians, a husband and wife team, have decided to develop their family practice in Taylor. Livecare is a telemedicine health care model that uses technology to enable physicians to meet with patients remotely. A nurse meets with patients in person, and at the doctor’s instruction, carries out the patient examination. The two physicians will be providing Taylor with full time services, and at this time have been spending one week each month in town for one-on-one visits. If necessary, the doctors can be in town to meet with patients outside of their regular in-person schedule. “I like the flexibility a lot, and my wife and myself, we travel quite a bit as well, and we like the ability where we can see our patients from virtually anywhere,” said Dr. Siddiqui. “That really was a big bonus for us, because there is quite a large amount of rural locum that’s available, but there is not this type of unique opportunity where you can do the rural based locum consistently in one place, develop a family practice, and then also do the telemedicine at the same time. So it seems to be a good fit for us.” Livecare is used in many communities internationally, including a number of First Nations communities, and even in some larger centres, like East Vancouver. “That’s where the model is successful, because it’s a hybrid model. It’s a way of getting physicians to make a small change and move away from the big city without having to really move away completely until they feel

comfortable with their decision to live permanently in a smaller community. So that’s why this whole innovation is working well,” said Dr. Mark Godley, one of the Livecare founders. For remote visits, all of the medical devices are attached using either USB connections or Bluetooth. A video communications platform, which has been customized for health care delivery, is used also. “An example would be a stethoscope where you can listen to the heart sounds and Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott the lung sounds, another exDr. Amir Mathur, Livecare chief operating officer, District of Taylor Mayor Fred Jarvis, and Dr. Mark Godley, founder ample would be an otoscope of Livecare, at the grand re-opening of the Taylor Medical Clinic made possible through a partnership with where you can look inside a Livecare and the District of Taylor. The clinic has been operational since June 9, 2014. patient’s ear, another example would be a general exam feel very well serviced and they feel very comfortable with camera that you can look at the skin, the integrity of the skin, looking at lesions, look- it . . . and I think it can really be an advantage to many ing at colour, and looking at hydration, things like that, you people, not just Taylor, not just this region,” said District of Taylor Mayor Fred Jarvis. can look in the eye,” Godley said. “There is the odd person that doesn’t feel that they get The technology can, in some cases, be an improvement the greatest attention, but when we go to a doctor, we exon traditional health care practices. “In many circumstances, the picture you get is much pect to feel better when we get out, and sometimes when we go to a doctor in person we don’t feel any better when clearer than the naked eye,” he said. “You can get so close up and you can get a macro view. we get out, and don’t feel we’re getting the right treatment. So your ability to get a much more detailed picture, and The same thing is going to happen through this, and we can’t let that override the tremendous amount of success then to capture that picture, put it into the medical record, and then you can go back again when you see the patient in consultation the next time, you’ve got pictures to refer to and to compare to. So it’s very, very helpful. “In a sense it changes the way health care is delivered. You’re no longer relying so much on memory, you can actually go and look at comparisons,” said Godley. It’s a health care system that people are having with it.” The biggest hurdle, for some, is getting over the change that’s been working well for in health care delivery, and trusting technology. Taylor residents. “Medical care is going to be, and has been, changed,” “The response I’m getting back from people that go said Jarvis. “There’s a lot of energy that’s been spent on trying to there is absolutely fabulous, they really, really like it, they mend things that seem to be breaking, and changing, back to what we really think it should be from the past, and we really need to look at how we can mend it forward into the future,” he said. “As change takes place, we follow through with that to make sure that we’ve still got the very best medical care we possibly can for our region. The growing medical challenge is tremendous, and we need to work hard on that, not battle change.” It was an easy decision for Jarvis and the District to welcome telemedicine into the community. “When it came forward, the proposal seemed like something to really look at . . . that’s the thing, when you’ve really got a need, and if you persist and you have patience, and accept what comes forward . . . things will work,” he said. Dr. Siddiqui and his wife are sharing the responsibilities of running the Taylor Medical Clinic currently, but a long term goal is to open shop in Fort St. John as well, so that each can run their own practice.

The response I’m getting back from people that go there is absolutely fabulous, they really, really like it, they feel very well serviced, and they feel very comfortable with it . . .

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Fort St. John Association for Community Living Awards Gala

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FORT ST. JOHN – The Association for Community Living held its Annual General Meeting and Community Living Awards Gala on Thurs., Sept. 25, which was a night to remember for many. The Association for Community Living is a non-profit organization that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities. Because Annual General Meetings are not typically well attended, organizers decided to add an awards gala to make the evening fun for the people they

work with. “This is, for us, it’s kind of the one favourite time of the year because we actually get to recognize all the people that we support,” said Cindy Mohr, executive director of the association. “Many of the activities and events that we do are kind of around fundraising and other stuff, but this is completely about them,” she said. Everyone was dressed up and in the spirit of celebration for the event that recognizes each individual that the organization serves for his or her accomplishments in the past year. More photos at www.northeastnews.ca

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What is Site C for? Who is it for?

Site C Dam, what is it really about? Is it necessary? If so, who for? Let’s cut to the quick of the issue, oink oink oink and oink some more. Know what makes that sound? You guessed it, greedy fat pigs! The dam is necessary because the money hogs want more money and they see the Peace Valley as a whole hog trough full of swill. Buckets of pig swill that the taxpayer will pay for. Surely you must understand reason. You Must have heard the old saying, “don’t poop in your own blanket for you’ll have to sleep in it”. Not true anymore, the money hogs want you to sleep in their excrement and Site C is the dirty blanket they will leave for you to enjoy. The people behind these massive projects are sociopathic and sycophants in every sense of the word. They care nothing for the people and even less for the mess they leave behind and only their fat bank accounts mean anything to them. How about you people, what will you gain? Some temporary jobs, People with equipment will get some of the scraps left over from the big hogs. This will no doubt make some of you happy because some of you are little pigs yourselves and you would like to get your feet in the trough too. Greed is one of the most disgusting qualities that the species called man can contribute to the world and the cause of so much suffering to man and beast. Like pigs in a trough the bigger the pig, the bigger the appetite, the greedier they get. Enjoy the Peace Valley while you can because the money hogs are waiting at the trough . To the scene painters and smooth talking salesmen trying to paint a pretty picture of Site C, you remind me of little pigs dressed with gold nose rings in their snouts. Well folks this is my contribution to Site C. Enjoy the contaminated blanket. Jim Ross Jackfish Lake P.S: Did you know the Hydro people or money hogs for want of a better word are planning five more Hydro projects up the Stikine!!!! Interesting isn’t it!! Oink Oink eeeee can you hear the squealing at the trough?

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Industry and aircrafts: Site C’s impact

Dear Ministers, Dating back to 1963 here in Ft. St. John, I worked in various Canadian weather offices presenting aviation weather and forecasted conditions to the air crews. In 1968 I took pilot training, bought my first aircraft in 1969, and remain a student of aviation today. It has been my observation that industrial emissions from development in and around our air traffic control zones has steadily increased the disruptions, the risks, the costs and the environmental footprint in the aviation community. I believe it is also true that no Official Community Plan in our province provides a thoughtful setback distance between proposed industry and our airports. Thus the largest OSB mill in North America was given permission to locate right in the center of the Fort St. John Air Traffic Control Zone. My dismay with that decision was increased considerably when I read in BC Hydro’s environmental impact statement that “the impacts to aviation weather will be restricted to within 1 km of the proposed reservoir (Site C).” Please let me assure you that I can find no professional in the aviation community who believes Hydro’s statement to be even possible, let alone a likely outcome if the dam is constructed. Further, it is clear to me that no one on BC Hydro’s project team or environmental consulting team holds the required credentials to properly assess the impacts on the aviation community and the flying public. I therefore wrote the BC Environmental Assessment Office and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency requesting that persons with seasoned credentials flying scheduled air service and/or issuing aviation weather forecasts and/or issuing air traffic control instructions at Ft. St. John be appointed to the Environmental Assessment Board for the Site C project. Inexplicably this request was ignored. Also inexplicably, when Environment Canada and Transport Canada were asked to speak at the Joint Review Panel the entire topic

was ignored. There was no mention of 7 years worth of construction dust or a million cubic meters of wood debris being burnt under our inversions, or the heat added to the downstream river during our winters, or the changing water levels that would keep the ice on the reservoir open. There was no credible calculation for the new moisture coming off the new reservoir that would be in addition to the background pollution and moisture caused by an absence of planning of previous industrial development. I was not allowed to present the last photograph in the reference given above when attempting to present on this topic at the Site C Joint Review Panel. Given two more minutes I could have explained that: 1. The aircraft in the picture had boarded their passengers for a 6am departure. 2. Contrary to forecast, the visibility had deteriorated to less than take off limits. 3. The aircraft was de-iced in the position shown. 4. For passenger comfort the APU on the aircraft was kept running until 1030am. 5. At 1030am the aircraft had to be refuelled. 6. There are no meals on board the aircraft. 7. The air crew had spent half their work day moving approximately 200 meters. 8. The aircraft had missed it’s slot time and connections at destination. With respect to the Site C Project approvals, apparently it now falls on two ministers, one provincial and one federal, to look into our aviation past and future and do the right thing. To date it appears that the government people looking at the impacts are satisfied that their jobs will be safe after a meeting with the janitor at our airport. In my view, if the assessment work submitted by BC Hydro is not endorsed by the professionals who work in aviation weather every day, then the project should not be approved on any day. Respectfully, G.N. Thompson, Ft. St. John, B.C.

Biting the hand that feeds B.C.

Dear Editor, Why are some Lower Mainland mayors so hell bent on kicking the legs out from underneath BC’s and western Canada’s resource economy? If you ask me they are biting the hand that feeds them. Have they forgotten that Vancouver is really nothing more than a port that funnels BC’s and western Canada’s valuable natural resources to the world? Without BC’s vast mineral, forest and energy resources Vancouver would be a virtual nobody and without an eco-

nomic base. Without the mining and mineral exploration industries, Downtown Vancouver would be a ghost town. As a lawyer friend who works in a large downtown law firm told me, most of his firm’s work revolves around forestry, mining and First Nations. Short sighted NDP mayors such as Derek Corrigan and Gregor Robertson should bear this in mind and stop biting the hand that feeds them and all of us who live here in the Lower Mainland. Mike Taylor, Coquitlam, B.C.

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Photo Credit Jill Earl Joyce Benson stands next to her piece â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Four Out of Hand.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Photo Credit Jill Earl â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Meant for Bigger Thingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Joyce Benson is one piece in the exhibit.

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ing...You can get hands on, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty free,â&#x20AC;? she said. Pastels also suit Bensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busy life, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s able to set up and clean up quickly, unlike when working with paint. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I keep discovering new things that I can do with them, new skills, new techniques. I find itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very beautiful media to work with, so I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll carry on with it, I might try to incorporate some mixed media into it,â&#x20AC;? Benson said. Benson has drawn all her life and periodically took art workshops and classes, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until four years ago that she felt she had enough free time to commit to her hobby. She enrolled in Northern Lights Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art program, taking part-time classes for three years before graduating in April. The Art Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curator, Kit Fast, asked Benson a year and a half ago if she would be interested in doing a show and was encouraged to accept by her college instructor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She really helped me to gain confidence and build skills, and help me a lot with the work...so she encouraged me and...a year and a half ago I made the commit-

DAWSON CREEK - In her first solo show in nearly 20 years, local artist Joyce Benson showcases the beauty of nature in the Dawson Creek Art Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest exhibit, Rural Roots. While the subject differs amongst the 35-piece exhibit, Benson said her collection is primarily about relationships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a collection of just paintings that have spoken to me at different times, different images that have kind of struck me that I had to work with. A lot of them have to do with relationships, relationships with each other, with animals, with nature; most of the things have to do with our interaction with life,â&#x20AC;? said Benson. Growing up around agriculture, and living outside of Dawson Creek for the last 20 years, Benson said that she has an appreciation for nature and tries to explore that in her artwork. She said that being connected to nature is important to her, and that she is learning to notice the often overlooked simplistic beauty in nature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being able to see the beautiful in the ordinary, I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that is very important to me too. To see what we have all around us just go by so fast that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even see what we have at that time. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like it if we could notice that more, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become more attuned to that too,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we lose out if we get too far removed from what our roots are. Rural roots for me is about being rooted in nature, in reality, and not so much in the virtual world...I think nature has lessons that it can teach us about how cycles work and I think that as we start dealing with some of those questions around resource extraction we have to be connected with nature to know how to make the right decisions,â&#x20AC;? said Benson. Benson believes that those living rurally tend to be more hands-on people, which ex plains why she mostly uses

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ment,â&#x20AC;? Benson said. As a member of the South Peace Arts Society, the Peace River Area Fellowship of Canadian Artists, Art of the Peace and Flying Colours, Benson said she received a lot of support from her fellow artists, which helped her keep motivated when getting overwhelmed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The little encouragements and pushers, and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it going?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, that kind of stuff has kept me going and motivated and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really appreciated that. Lots of people have come in in little way,â&#x20AC;? said Benson.

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Watt’s Happening: Recycling Rant

I get grumpy every time I recycle. Don’t get me wrong. Recycling all my glass, paper, metal, plastic and cardboard packaging is the right thing to do. Getting all that useful material and embodied energy out of the landfill and back into useful products is definitely the way to go. But . . . But Something Is Amiss I recall the early days of recycling, perhaps 30 years ago. The idea was that recycling would be a temporary measure because industry was going to get its act together and actually reduce packaging, increase efficiency, and thus improve their bottom line while cleaning up the environment. And if they failed to see the wisdom of this, then governments would step in and legislate it into reality. But packaging is increasing, not decreasing. The other day I did the energy-smart thing and bought a lovely new LED light bulb. This bulb is so energy efficient and trouble-free that I can probably will it to my descendents. Problem is, it came in half a pound of ultra-thick, heavy-duty indestructible plastic and cardboard. If the embodied energy in the packaging is taken into account (and my frustrated energy expended trying to get into the darn thing) then without doubt the energy advantage of my wonder-bulb is probably cut in half. Madness. Why? Rather than encouraging industry to reduce packaging, recycling has actually encouraged them to make more by reducing their need to deal with it themselves. Governments, meanwhile (at least in North America, not so in Europe) have stood back

at a safe distance and done little or nothing. This makes recycling not much more than another taxpayer-funded corporate subsidy! We pay billions to transport it, bury it and take care of it while dealing with all the health and environmental impacts caused by its manufacture and disposal. In this legislative (and common sense) vacuum, packaging has exploded to become a massive industry in itself, in North America almost as big as the products that are packaged. Packaging accounts for 4050% of the cost of an item in a throwaway container. Food packaging in the U.S. costs more than the combined net income of all U.S. farmers. Our oceans are awash in plastic: hundreds of thousands of birds and marine animals are killed each year through ingestion or entanglement in plastic debris. And on and on. The Answer Government has to step in, big time. Now. Market forces are not working, or they are taking way, way too long. Those few industries that have seen the light, that are reducing their packaging waste and taking full responsibility for their own waste generation, are seeing marketing and bottom line advantages, but obviously this is not enough to stem the tide. Packaging is increasing. Our landfills continue to overflow. Even the conscientious consumer is forced to deal with more and more of it every day. Meanwhile, I’ll suck it up and keep recycling. By avoiding all the packaging I can (ha, good luck), composting everything I can compost, and recycling everything

Photo Credit Contributed Photo The world is awash in packaging, and so is the author of Watt’s Happening. Here he stands in the packaging collected over one year for two people, ready for the recycling depot. Packaging and waste are increasing, not decreasing as promised. I can (grumpily) recycle, I have reduced my household waste to about one bag per month. This is a good thing. I will soldier on. You should too. Although short-term economic goals and jobs are important, I care more about the planet and the long-term mess we’re making of it. I care about the good people of this Earth, who care about wildlife, clean air and clean water, forests, rivers and wilderness. I care about quality of life, not quantity.

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FORT ST. JOHN – The Peace Arts Gallery Society’s upcoming 31st annual Art Auction will be a celebration of community, with art, live music, dancing and a midnight dinner bringing together artists and art lovers alike. The popular fundraising event has grown significantly, and organizers have had to switch venues to accommodate more people, as many as 300. “We’ve made huge changes,” said Sandy Troudt, acting president of the Peace Arts Gallery Society. This year’s event is called Auction 31: Gala Dinner and Dance. There will be door prizes and raffles, and live entertainment. A dance is among the new additions, as is a midnight dinner. All the auctioned pieces are original works. The pieces range from watercolours to oil and acrylic paintings, hand pulled prints made using a variety of processes, antler carving and sculpture. “It’s mostly two dimensional artwork, but there really is a nice variety,” she said. “We have 60 original artworks, we’ve limited to that number . . . people are sending high standard pieces,” said Troudt. Contributors range from signature members from the Federation of Canadian Artists, an organization founded by the Group of Seven’s Lawren Harris, to members of

the Peace River chapter of the Federation, to local, highly skilled artists who have taken many workshops to develop their talents. “There’s a very passionate community of artists, not only in Fort St. John, but in the region,” said Troudt. “It’s quite an eclectic group . . . and then we have artists that just do their wonderful artwork because they are just so devoted and passionate . . . some are members of the local Flying Colours [Artists’ Association], and others are working on their own, but also connected to the community,” she said. Allen Sapp, a well known artist and recipient of the Order of Canada, is among the donators. “He has documented life on a First Nations reserve since he was quite young, and so his collection of work is really a historical account of First Nations’ way of life . . . he’s kind of this national treasure of Canada, so he’s very, very well known, and there are several people in Fort St. John who have really collected him, and there’s competition for his work,” said Troudt. Also new this year is a preview exhibition that will take place in the two weeks prior to the auction at Peace Gallery North. All of the items that will be up for auction will be on display. Organizers are operating under CARFAC guidelines (Canadian Artists’ Representation / Le Front des artistes canadiens), a non-profit corporation that promotes a social and economic climate that supports the production of visual arts, to ensure that artists will receive remuneration for their donations. “We’re no longer asking artists to just give us everything for free, we give them

an artist’s fee, they can ask for one to cover their costs, and they can set a minimum bid,” Troudt explained. “That way, if a piece doesn’t go for that minimum value, somebody’s heart isn’t going to be broken, because they’ve donated to a worthy cause, and they want to feel that they have actually given something that matters.” The annual Art Auction enables the Peace Arts Gallery Society to support Peace Gallery North operations and exhibits, as well as children’s art programming, student bursaries, and other community and North Peace Cultural Centre art initiatives. This year’s event will take place on Sat., Oct. 18, at the Pomeroy Hotel. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the night will wrap up at 1 a.m. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour, including a complimentary glass of champagne and viewing of the artwork from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., which will be accompanied by live entertainment. A live auction program will begin at 8:30 p.m. “We have a fun variety of games with some wonderful prizes,” Troudt said. The auction itself has something for everyone. “There are large, small and inexpensive ones, and very high end pieces. The quality is good,” she said. A four-line buffet will include complimentary wine and an assortment of desserts, coffee and tea. Tickets are $75 each and are available at the North Peace Cultural Centre Box Office. They can be purchased in person, or over the phone at 250-785-1992. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the night of the event, but for groups attending together and hoping to sit together, early registration is recommended.

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FSJ’s annual Wedding Show is still going strong after 17 years

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pieces on the tables, to much bigger concepts. Typically about 200 to 300 people come through the doors at what is the biggest wedding show in the B.C. Peace River region, but organizers are hoping for more in light of the new additions. Instead of the usual January date, this year’s event will take place on Sun., Oct. 5, at the Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St. John from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $20 and are available at www.fortstjohnweddingshow.com, at Moose FM, or by calling 250-787-7100.

FORT ST. JOHN – Future brides have it lucky this year, as the 17th annual Wedding Show is offering more, including seminars, three fashion shows and over 40 vendors from around the B.C. Peace region. “It’s ranging from photographers to different ideas for your bridal parties, to jewelers, to dresses, to exercise, all the different pieces you look for when you’re planning your big day,” said Adam Reaburn, general manager of Moose FM and Energetic City. The scope of this year’s fashion component has grown, and instead of just one fashion show, there will be three: one for prom dresses, another for bridal party dresses, and a third, of course, for wedding dresses. The seminars, presented by local businesses, will offer tips and tricks for brides on any budget. “We’re going to talk about wedding invitations, whether they’re homemade, you want to order them, what can a bride expect, and what is she looking for? And, how easy you can actually get custom made, or design your own unique wedding invitations,” said Lynette Kitt, owner of Unforgettable Memories Foto Source. Kitt will also be discussing décor ideas. “It all kind of goes hand in hand,” she said. “We can take them through and show them some of the newer trends that are happening, too.” Photo Credit Moose FM The Flower Hut, in Fort St. John, will also be Three fashion shows are part of this year’s event, including one for wedding giving a seminar on how to decorate for a weddresses, one for bridal party dresses, and one for prom dresses. ding, offering ideas ranging from small centre

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New speed reader in P.C. JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca POUCE COUPE - The highway through Pouce Coupe has gotten a little safer for residents of the village since the installation of two new speed readers in early September. The purchase of the speed readers, located near Pouce Coupe Elementary School on Highway 2, was done in partnership with the Province of B.C. and the Village of Pouce Coupe. The Province invested

$20,000 and $10,000 was provided by the Larry Fynn Foundation. After Fynn’s passing in late 2013, his family asked that expressions of sympathy be made by way of donation to the Village’s speed reader initiative. “It’s important to make investments to improve traffic safety, and I want to thank the Larry Fynn Foundation for providing funding toward this project. Enhancing traffic safety is always a wise investment, and these speed reader boards will be part of Larry Fynn’s legacy,” said Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier.

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Photo Credit Contributed Photo Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier stands at the speed reader board near the Pouce Coupe Elementary school.

DAWSON CREEK - The city became one of four in the province to start offering organ donor registration services through Service BC Centres on Sept. 22. Through a partnership between the Government of B.C. and BC Transplant, residents of Dawson Creek, Quesnel, Port Alberni and Salmon Arm will have the opportunity to register their decision about becoming an organ donor quickly and easily. According to a press release from the Province of B.C., more than 95 per cent of British Columbians support organ donation, but only 19 per cent have registered to become one. There are approximately 500 B.C. residents on the transplant wait-

ing list, and a single donor can save up to eight lives. “With so many British Columbians waiting for a transplant it’s great to be able to use government resources in creative ways to help increase the number of potential donors in B.C.,” said Minister of Health Terry Lake. A decal on a driver’s licence is no longer enough for those potential donors, they also need to register using a BC Services Card or CareCard at www.transplant.bc.ca. “Every donor registration increases the chance that a patient’s life could be saved. I’m proud that Service BC will be assisting British Columbians to register for organ donation,” said Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Andrew Wilkinson.

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D.C. residents walk to Take Back the Night JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Take Back the Night campaign to end violence against women started in 1973, but unfortunately, statistics show the campaign is still needed. Dawson Creek supporters took to the streets on Sept. 24, marching from the Seniors Hall to the Nawican Friendship Centre. Participants were treated to a free barbeque, entertainment, small gifts and door prizes. “Violence against women is really the basest form of discrimination between men and women, I mean the statistics don’t lie. The vast majority of people being assaulted on our streets are women, and that is undeniable,” said Karen Mitton, the event’s organizer. As the community based victims services worker for the South Peace Community Resources Society, Mitton said that she’s been told that some women, men, and children don’t feel safe in certain areas of town. “There are certain areas where they walk on the opposite side of the street, they avoid going across a bridge, they don’t go down an alley, and it’s because they don’t feel safe, or they have heard that there has been violent activity in that area,” she said. “We shouldn’t have to cross our fingers and toes and hope that we are going to be safe,” said Mitton.

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Working Together for Home Fire Safety

More than 3,400 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 17,500 are injured. An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home. There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a fire. It’s not a question of luck. It’s a matter of planning ahead.

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survival. Test it monthly, keep it free of dust and replace the battery at least once a year. Smoke alarms themselves should be replaced after ten years of service, or as recommended by the manufacturer. Prevent Electrical Fires

Never overload circuits or extension cords. Do not place cords and wires under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas. Immediately shut off and unplug appliances that sputter, spark or emit an unusual smell. Have them professionally repaired or replaced. Use Appliances Wisely

When using appliances follow the manufacturer’s safety precautions. Overheating, unusual smells, shorts and sparks are all warning signs that appliances need to be shut off, then replaced or repaired. Unplug appliances when not in use. Use safety caps to cover all unused outlets, especially if there are small children in the home. Alternate Heaters

Portable heaters need their space. Keep anything combustible at least three feet away. Keep fire in the fireplace. Use fire screens and have your chimney cleaned annually. The creosote buildup can ignite a chimney fire that could easily spread.

Kerosene heaters should be used only where approved by authorities. Never use gasoline or camp-stove fuel. Refuel outside and only after the heater has cooled. Affordable Home Fire Safety Sprinklers

When home fire sprinklers are used with working smoke alarms, your chances of surviving a fire are greatly increased. Sprinklers are affordable - they can increase property value and lower insurance rates. Plan Your Escape

Practice an escape plan from every room in the house. Caution everyone to stay low to the floor when escaping from fire and never to open doors that are hot. Select a location where everyone can meet after escaping the house. Get out then call for help. Caring for Children

Children under five are naturally curious about fire. Many play with matches and lighters. Take the mystery out of fire play by teaching your children that fire is a tool, not a toy. Caring for Older People

Every year over 1,000 senior citizens die in fires. Many of these fire deaths could have been prevented. Seniors are especially vulnerable because many live alone and can’t respond quickly

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 10 Fire Safety Rules 1.) Don’t play with matches and lighters. If you see matches or a lighter where you can reach them, don’t touch them. Go tell a grown up right away. 2.) Ask your parents to install smoke detectors on every floor and in the sleeping areas of your home. Smoke detectors can save lives. Ask your parents to show you where each one is located.

into a burning building for any reason. If someone is missing, tell the firefighters. They have the clothing and equipment to safely rescue people.

10.) Know your local emergency number. Put stickers and magnets with emergency numbers on your refridgerator and every telephone in the house. If there is a fire at your house, choose one family member to leave your meeting place and call the fire department from a neighbors phone.

3.) Remind your parents to test your smoke detectors every month. Make sure everyone in your family is familiar with its piercing sound. Teach them that this sound means danger, and they must escape quickly. 4.) When your parents change the time on your clocks for Daylight Savings, ask them to change your smoke alarm batteries. Give it fresh batteries and your smoke alarm will stay awake and watch for fire while you are sleeping. 5.) In case of fire: DON’T HIDE, GO OUTSIDE! Fires are scary, but you should NEVER hide in closets or under beds when there is a fire.

6.) To escape during a fire; Fall & Crawl. It is easier to breath in a fire if you stay low while getting out.Use the back of your hand to test if a door is hot before you open it. If it is hot, try to use another way out. 7.) If your clothes are on fire; Stop, Drop, and Roll until the fire is out. Shout for help, but don’t run. Running makes fire burn faster. 8.) Have an escape plan and practice it with your family. Find two ways out of every room in case one way is blocked by fire or smoke. Practice escaping by both routes to be sure windows are not stuck and screens can be taken out quickly.

9.) Choose a meeting place outside, such as a big tree or the end of the driveway, so you will know that everyone has gotten out safely. NEVER go back

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part in the main civil works component of the dam, had three minutes to meet each of the four teams. They brought a variety of skills related to main civil works. “Primarily what you’ll see in this sort of case, is you’ll see movement of materials, trucks, earth moving, excavation, and equipment arranging with that, so there’s a very broad range of services that the companies here represent,” said Conway. He wasn’t able to speak to the differences between the shortlisted teams because it’s a competitive tendering process. The teams haven’t been given the Request for Proposals document with all of the specifications in it. “They need to be able to respond to that, and from that we actually choose the best team to then be the contractor moving forward,” Conway said. Other businesses were in attendance to support the shortlisted teams fill remaining gaps in skilled workers once the local labour pool is exhausted. “Let’s say you need 30 welders, and you can find 20 from Canada, where do you get the other 10? So we’re helping after you’ve got all the local supply that is available, if you still need some, here we are,” said Charles Scott, of Act Immigration and Business Consulting Incorporated. “We help people navigate the immigration system,” he said. Other networking events related to Site C contracts that are on the horizon include one for early civil works, one for the turbines, and one for clearing. Site C construction is subject to the project receiving environmental certification, regulatory permits and authorizations, and a decision to proceed. A decision from the federal and provincial governments is expected to be announced in October.

small crowd gathered on the river bank to keep an eye on the boats, and try to make out the first three to cross the finish line. Organizers in motorboats hurried to scoop them out of the water as they made their way downstream. This was the third annual Wooden Boat Race, a fundraising campaign to help P.V.E.A. in their campaign to stop the building of the proposed Site C dam. “Today is World Rivers Day, and there’s about 70 countries that are participating in various events all over to recognize and protect rivers,” said Andrea Morison, P.V.E.A. co-ordinator. “The Peace River is B.C.’s most endangered river, and this is the second year that we’ve held this designation, and the reason we have it is because of the threat of the Site C

dam,” she said. A couple of volunteers made the wooden boats, and various people over the years have painted them. In the weeks leading to World Rivers Day, and on the day of the event, people sponsored the boats for $20. This year there were 70 sponsored boats, a slightly smaller turnout than the previous years, in part, volunteers say, due to the weather. “Sometimes on a Sunday morning, if it’s looking cold and wet, they roll over and go back to bed, but it’s a gorgeous day, so the people who did come out are having a beautiful day on the Peace,” said Diane Culling, a P.V.E.A. director. The idea originated from a common suggestion that the annual, and very popular, Paddle for the Peace event have a racing component. “The problem is, we are sorely lacking in capacity, so that would be great, so we downsized to little wooden boats instead,” said Culling. Prizes were awarded to the fastest three boats, with the first place prize being an outdoor family portrait session, and the second and third place sponsor each receiving huge boxes of Peace country produce, including honey, jams and vegetables from peoples’ gardens around the valley.

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Dawson Creek skating club speeds into season JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - With their equipment on and long blades sharpened, members of the Dawson Creek Speed Skating Club took to the ice on Sept. 20, to kickstart what is sure to be another fast-paced season. After a five-month summer break from the sport, members have wasted no time getting back into their three weekly practices, preparing for the various races and relays they could be competing in as early as the end of October. “You’re always working, you’re always working. There’s strength and technique, there’s all these little things, and everything comes together because it’s quite a technique,” said Nicola Brown, who acts as the Club’s president, meet coordinator and one of the coaches. The Club, celebrating its 59th season this year, welcomes skaters and want-tobe skaters ages three and older. The Club takes on new skaters into their Learn to Skate program, and trains them until they are ready to compete. Coaches work with three different ability groups, the most advanced of which competes at the provincial and national level. “Over the years we have had a lot of skaters accomplish quite a bit, right now we have two skaters who are trying to make the Canada Winter Games, one is Pauline Sutherland, she is in grade 12...and Hanna Brunn, she is our grade 10 student,” Brown said. Members of the Club have the opportunity to compete in and out of the region. Brown said that when skaters join they get a taste of the extensive speed skating community. “The most amazing thing I’ve found since becoming involved in the speed skating community is the support of the entire community of speed skating. I’m not just talking about our club... these kids get to meet other kids all over BC, all over the country...and they are all friends, they all encourage each other, it’s really neat,” she said. As a member, skaters are often given the

opportunity to meet world-class skaters and olympians. Brown said those interactions humanize the athletes their skaters look up to, making their accomplishments something achievable with hard work. “Amazingly enough, when we do have these conditioning camps or technical camps, these kids get exposed to a lot of past olympians,” Brown said. “They get exposed to a lot of top grade athletes, which is really neat for them, and these people are just so humble.” “I think they realize that they are human and when you make people human you realize you can do it, it’s reachable, it’s attainable if you work hard and everything comes together for you, so I think that’s a neat thing,” she said. Skaters practice three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday until the outdoor rink behind the high school is built, then it’s free range. Skates are rented out to skaters to keep participating costs low and skaters can try the sport for free Photo Credit Jill Earl twice. Junior speed skaters practice stopping The Dawduring their practice last Thursday night. son Creek Speed Skating Club was the first speed skatthe original ing club in British CoOverhead Door Co of lumbia, acFort St. John cording to long-standing club 8215 93 Street members. “Speed Fort St. John, BC skating in 250-787-0216 B.C. started in Dawson Creek,” said coach Meredith Thornton.

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Elks and Royal Purple celebrate 70 years in D.C. JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Members of the Dawson Creek Elks and Royal Purple celebrated their 70th Anniversary last Saturday with guests from surrounding lodges present to help commemorate the occasion. While both national organizations have a combined membership in Dawson Creek of approximately 28, approximately 80 people joined them for dinner and dance. Saturday’s celebration also included a short ceremony where the Royal Purple signed a new charter and an initiation of those members under their new name took place; the Royal Purple Elks Lodge. The Royal Purple has always been an auxiliary to the Elks, but in attempt to revamp the club, they have decided to change their name. Royal Purple Elks Lodge member, Shirley Brown, said that the clubs will continue to host separate meetings, but that they would still work together on projects. “Because of dwindling membership, the Dawson Creek Royal Purple Lodge has chosen to be a Royal Purple Elks Lodge 85,” Brown said. Both national organizations are over 100 years old, but even the youngest members can’t recall how they started locally. Exalted ruler, Fred Sumners said that the original charter members are long gone. The Elks and the Royal Purple are service clubs that annually donate to the Fund

for Children that provides financial assistance to individual children in need across the country for any purpose beneficial to their welfare. “Our members over the years have always been working towards helping children and working towards helping our community with any projects that we feel that we want to work on. Both lodges have given to all kinds of different things,” Brown said. Elks member, Frank Ripley, admitted that the club hadn’t taken on too many projects or fundraising activities as of late because of low and aging membership. Through the sale of their Hall six years ago, the Elks are able to continue supporting some charitable causes. He said that they used to be able to put in approximately $30,000 to the community annually. Sumners said that it’s tough to attract new members, but that other clubs are experiencing the same problem. While the lodges are not positive about their future plans, Sumners is confident they will be around for years to come. “As far as I’m concerned we will be, because I’ll be 82 by then,” he said, when asked if he thinks the Elks will be in Dawson Creek in ten years. The Elks and Royal Purple Elks Lodge welcome new members to their meetings on the third Wednesday of every month at the Seniors Hall. Call Shirley Brown at 250-782-3165 for more information.

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Oil and gas infrastructure gets funding boost with $120-million in royalty credits BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca

FORT ST. JOHN – Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman was in town on Weds., Sept. 17, to announce $120-million in royalty credits that will support the construction of 17 infrastructure projects in northeastern B.C. The credits are being administered through the Infrastructure Royalty Program, which is unique to this part of the province. “It’s only northeast B.C. because the royalties come out of the ground here. So we reinvest the royalties back in infrastructure so that we get more drilling activity, or opening up an area, or the roads,” said Minister Coleman. This is the 13th time that the program has boosted economic growth in the region. To date, more than $2-billion has contributed to the development of local infrastructure. The investment goes towards projects like the building of roads, culverts and bridges to improve access for industry equipment. Years ago, about 2001, this area of the province was mainly a seasonal drilling operation. This program has helped to change the oil and gas industry significantly. “We had maybe, in our mind, 15 to 25 years worth of gas up here, so what we decided to do was change our royalty programs to incent activity,” said Minister Coleman. “We wanted to go deeper, we wanted to do directional drilling, we wanted to do things different from what was being done for the previous 40, 50 years, in a lot of the

stuff to do with natural gas. And so we took our royalty programs and used them to encourage advancement to try and get to where we actually went, from just a sort of winter drilling to spring and winter drilling,” he said. The result was that they found gas, and today, the northeast of the province is seen as one of the best supplies available in the world. It’s expected to last at least 150 years. “We recognized that we needed to invest in some infrastructure, because to get the roads and all the infrastructure, power, roads, water, those type of things, into the sites, we needed to have infrastructure, because we basically had a bare landscape in many cases,” said Minister Coleman. To incent that, the Province decided to reinvest some of its royalty programs and credit programs to encourage infrastructure development. “We give up early royalties, we reinvest it with the companies in partnership, and then because we did the activity we get more revenue downstream because we get more royalties off the gas that gets produced as a result,” explained Minister Coleman. “We might spend $1, the company spends $5, we get the project as a result, but then over time we also get additional revenues back, it more than pays for itself.” The Fort Nelson area is one that has been difficult for industry workers to access. “Because of the muskeg and everything up there, you actually can’t get in to some of those regions in the summertime at all,” said MLA for Peace River North Pat Pimm. “Up there they can only drill, they called it the ‘ninety days of hell.’ They started January 1st and they went until the end of March basically, and now, because of these programs, they can actually drill year round now,” he said. Good quality roads as a result of the program has allowed for work to be done

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year round. The program has supported the development of over 220 resource road and pipeline projects. As a result of new drilling activities, royalty revenue for government will increase. For instance, five years from now, the 2014 royalty credits are expected to generate almost $475-million in revenue for the Province.

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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman, MLA for Peace River North Pat Pimm, and Paul Jeakins, commissioner for the BC. Oil and Gas Commission, were at Pimm’s office to discuss the royalty program.

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Interactive traveller friendly kiosks coming to FSJ BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca

FORT ST. JOHN – Tourism in Fort St. John is taking a turn for the modern. At least three traveller friendly, interactive kiosks will be erected around town as early as November, showcasing the city’s history and recreational offerings, according to Adam Reaburn, a Tourism Fort St. John board member. Reaburn was before council at a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Mon., Sept. 15, to give an update on the planning process for the installments around town, as well as to request additional funding that would enable more kiosks to be located around the city in a timely fashion. “Basically we are working on having Fort St. John showcasing its contribution to the Alaska Highway, the 75th anniversary is coming up in 2017, so this is one of the things that we’re working towards making sure we’re putting this project together to help show the historical end of Fort St. John’s part of the Alaska Highway,” he said. The planning process began last fall, when the tourism committee went before council and gave some suggestions to mark the occasion. Council provided funding and tasked the committee with developing a plan for the interactive kiosks. Their purpose is twofold. It’s to look at the history of Fort St. John and the Alaska Highway, but also to show

tourists what they can do in Fort St. John. “These kiosks will actually be iPads embedded in some metal and all that stuff to make it look pretty, and also make it so they can’t be stolen, but those will be in those various locations,” Reaburn told council. A new website listing tourism options in town will be featured on the kiosks, which will also be accessible from any computer or Internet device. The committee would like to see as many as 20 installed around town, but for now there’s only enough funding for three, which will be situated at the North Peace Airport, the Pomeroy Hotel and the Super 8. “Most of our tourists still in Fort St. John are business travellers, so if we can get these into the hotels and into the city facilities, then we can get them out and involved in our community. So whether that is finding out where the local pool is, or just finding out the closest pub or restaurant to where their hotel is,” Reaburn said. “The basic idea is the concept of Tap, Know and Go. So we’re looking for people to basically tap, they’ll find all the information, and they can go and explore the community and the region.” The website will have headings, such as dining, events, walking trails and hunting. From there, information will break down into more detail. “Right now Fort St. John doesn’t have a place for stuff online where you can go and find out information about tourism stuff, things you can do in our community,” Rea-

burn said. “The more that we believe we can get out into the community now, the more of an impact we think we can have.”

The more that we believe we can get out into the communty now, the more of an impact we think we can have. Once in use, data will be able to be collected to track what kiosk locations are working well, as well as what aspects of the website are most popular. “I see this maturing over the years as well, and adding to it, enhancing it,” said Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman. Coun. Larry Evans was enthusiastic about the project. “I think it’s an excellent idea,” he said. Each kiosk costs about $4,300, for expenses such as the iPad, the stand and the software that runs on it. The City provided Tourism Fort St. John with $27,000 for 2014 for the kiosk project, and by the time the three kiosks are complete, all of the monies will have been fully expended.

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• Oct. 3-5: Adoptive and Foster Families Retreat and Camp out: Come join us for a weekend away and enjoy a great opportunity for adoptive and foster families to get together and spend some time making connections while having fun. Activities and workshops include: hiking, archery, family soccer, movie, snack shop, music, and a chocolate evening. Contact Susan at sklassen@scainternational.ord or Gigi and Jamie at heartsforadoption@hotmail.com, Blueberry Ministry Centre at 250-630-2321. • Oct. 4: Day of Discovery. Come to the Fort St. John on Saturday October 4 from 1 pm to 5 pm for an opportunity to learn more about spinning, weaving, woodworking, saurerkraut making, scarf designing, and more. See demonstrations or try your hand at something new. • Oct. 17: Documentary Night: Rudy Schubert Films Part 1. Experience Fort St. John from the 1940s to the 1960s through the movie camera lens of Rudy Schubert. These short clips will be narrated by Larry Evans. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Starts at 7p.m. • Oct. 18: 31st Annual Art Auction. The Peace Arts Gallery is please to annouce that this year’s fundraiser will take place at the Pomeroy Hotel, opening at 6pm and ending

ONGOING Fort St. John

• Royal Canadian 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. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Panebi at (250) 7870261 for more information.

Dawson Creek

• Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info.

at 1am after a late-night lunch. The Art Auction is an exclusive 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.

Dawson Creek

• Oct. 18: Yard Sale. Yard Sale at South Peace United Church in Dawson Creek, 1300-104th Ave., from 9-3p.m. rain or shine. To rent a table to sell your own stuff, phone Judith at 25-782-8728. • Oct. 21: Market Place. Come shop and enjoy an afternoon looking at 20 vendors selling their items at Rotary Manor from 11-3:30p.m. No entrance fee, just come and have fun! Everyone welcome. If you need more information call Recreation at 250-719-3487.

meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee.

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.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Tansi Friendship Centre, 5301 South Access. 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.

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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

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 19,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

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Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the Site Services Team which is responsible for the repair and upkeep of a 300 person camp and mine site buildings and infrastructure. Duties include camp maintenance, industrial piping including HDPE process lines and pump maintenance, welding and fabricating and some equipment operating (loaders and excavators).

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The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade qualication and have a minimum of ve years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position.

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Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for these position 7 x 7 (7 days on, 7 days off). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. More information on Huckleberry Mines can be found at www.infomine.com, click on Careers and then on Employers of Choice. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benets including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Interested candidates can forward a completed resume to:

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Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

Easy to Apply! Send Your Resume to apply@macenna.com Inside Sales Person: This is a great opportunity to learn while you work for a large and growing industrial supply company. You will have excellent customer service skills and thrive working on a busy front desk. As well as Taking orders in person, by phone and online you will be Picking and packaging orders and assisting the warehouse personnel as required. Must be physically fit, be comfortable learning new software and have a valid Class 5 DL. Experience with piping, valves and fittings would be a definite asset as would a fork lift ticket and H2S + TDG. Purchasing Clerk: This is a full time position with an 8on/6 off shift. The job is in town, hours are 630a to 530p. The candidate will be very detail orientated. Candidates will have a general knowledge of pipe, valves, fittings, and heat numbers and of how pipelines and facilities are built. Experience with acorn pipe would be an asset. Office Assistant: This position is a part-time position - 3 days a week/ 8 hours per day. Maternity leave coverage to May 2015. Duties will include but are not limited to data entry, phones, filing, scheduling, customer service and other duties as assigned. Candidates should be well experienced in Word and Excel and experience with Access would be an asset. Candidates must be detail oriented and self-motivated. Office Administrator, South of Grande Prairie. Must provide own transportation. This is a part time position--2 to 3 days per week (1620hr). This is a great opportunity for someone who may have family obligations after school but would still like to work a few hours a week. The successful person will have previous administrative experience and have good Excel and Word skills. Experience with PVR and Accumap would be an asset. Duties will include Data Entry, file maintenance, and general office duties. Must have H2S Certificate. 10139 101 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4 | p. 250.785.8367

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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

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CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED 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

Royal Canadian Legion 102 Positions available Immediately

Head Bar Steward & Servers Competitive wages and flexible hours. For more information call Laura Sanders, President at 250-263-2744 or 250-785-3917 (message).

Advertising Sales Representative 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

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

I William Scott Kyllo & Barbra Lee Kyllo of Box 88, Hudson’s Hope, BC V0C 1V0 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following properties which is legally described as, (1) Part E 1/2 of NW 1/4, Section 24, Township 81, Range 26, Meridian W6, Peace River Land District and Part E 1/2 of SW 1/4, Section 24, Township 81, Range 26, Meridian W6, Peace River Land District, Except Plan 19136. Located at 10701 Forfar Street Hudson’s Hope, BC. (2) Part NW 1/4, Section 29, Township 81, Range 25, Meridian W6, Peace River Land District and located at 4447 Powel Road, Hudson’s Hope, BC. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to The Hudson’s Hope district Office, P.O. Box 33, Hudson’s Hope, BC V0C 1V0 by October 23, 2014

How many Canadians read Community newspapers? the most recent research from CCna demonstrates that community newspaper readership remains strong. three quarters of Canadians (73%) in non-urban centres read a community newspaper according to the 2013 study, Connecting to Canadians with Community newspapers. the steady readership suggests that community newspapers continue to have strong readership in today’s new media landscape. Community newspapers continue to remain relevant to local residents for news, information and advertising.

Have you ever thought about a job with Local Government? Would you like to be part of an incredible team? Check out the following job opportunities currently available with the City of Fort St. John: 

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Equipment Operator II (Grader) – Full Time – Auxiliary – Seasonal – Term - $31.25/hour - Posting 2014-95. Closes Wednesday, October 8, 2014, 4:00 p.m. Mechanic II – Full Time – Regular - $37.09/hour – Posting 2014-97. Closes Monday, October 6, 2014, 4:00 p.m.

For job details go to www.fortstjohn.ca. Interested candidates should forward a complete resume prior to 4:00 pm on the closing date to: Human Resources Assistant, City of Fort St. John 10631 - 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC. V1J 3Z5 PHONE: (250) 787-8150 FAX: (250) 787-8181 Email: adyer@fortstjohn.ca

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