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October 18, 2012 - Vol. 9 - No. 42

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Celtic tunes to hit FSJ - See Page 16

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Fort St. John gets Time Warped at the North Peace Restorative Justice Society’s largest fundraiser: Rocky Horror Picture Show. Attendees came dressed as their favourite character from the movie and interacted with the film throughout the night. The event was held at The Lido on Oct. 13.

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DAWSON CREEK - Dr. Paul Kershaw addressed generational family challenges, government policy and spending trends as it relates to Canadians under 45 in an evening that playfully encouraged attendees to question: WTF (Where’s The Family?). Kershaw’s talk last Thursday night was the kick-off to Success By 6 and Children First’s Positive Discipline workshops held Friday and Saturday which included a list of parenting topics such as raising healthy eaters, developmental milestones, self-regulation 0-6, de-colonization for the family and how dads make the difference. “Parenting has changed and especially with parents being absent so much of the time, both parents being absent

and being raised by someone other than the parents, so positive discipline has become necessary,” said Heidy KuxKardos, the South Peace Success By 6 and Children First coordinator, about the conference’s theme. Kux-Kardos has heard Kershaw present his ideas three times before and thought he’d make a great addition to the conference’s already impressive agenda. “I think he has a message, he’s a rebel rouser. I think he wants people to stand up and be counted and I think that’s exactly what he did tonight and he has a fun approach to it, and lots of statistics to back up what he is talking about,” she said. Kershaw has his doctorate in political science, law and economics and is

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Mother would rather son smoke marijuana than incense RCMP warn about the dangers of both By Kyla Corpuz

GATEWAY perspectives Building a strong, safe pipeline Recently, in this space, I mentioned the extra care and attention that have gone into the planning of the Gateway pipeline route. I’d like to tell you now about another largely untold piece of the Gateway pipeline story — and that’s all the work we’ve done on pipeline integrity in order to prevent a spill. Recently, we announced a series of safety enhancements that push Gateway far beyond the stringent standards of the pipeline industry. Put simply, they make what was already a very safe project even safer. To begin with, the overall wall thickness of the oil pipeline will be increased by 19 per cent, and the condensate pipeline by 14 per cent. For water crossings such as major tributaries to the Fraser, Skeena, and Kitimat Rivers, that number will be bumped up by another 10 to 20 per cent. During the construction phase, we’ll ensure serious quality control during fabrication, ultrasonic or radiographic testing of every weld, hydrotesting and extra care in the backfill process. All of our remote pump stations along the route will be staffed 24/7. That means an extra level of security — with on-site personnel, in addition to remote controlcentre operators, keeping tabs on video security monitoring, intrusion alarms,

pipeline pressure, temperature, and vibration level, and several forms of leak detection technology. We’ll be making more in-line inspection surveys across the entire system — at a minimum of 50 per cent above current standards — plus full biweekly air patrols. We’ll also be fitting the pipeline with dual leak-detection analysis systems. That means two entirely different means of highly accurate data analysis along the route, giving us a computerized model of pipeline flow, with information constantly being captured, updated, and monitored. As a British Columbian, I know how seriously you value this strikingly beautiful province. I do too — and I have every confidence that Gateway’s pipeline integrity measures will keep it that way.

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“Some kids are looking for alternate ways to get around the law, and so they’re experimenting with different things,” said Shelkie. Parents and caregivers are encouraged by the RCMP to use this incident as an opportunity to educate their children about the dangers of misusing substances, such as incense. “I think its important for parents to use a story like this to talk to their kids and say, ‘Hey you know drugs are bad for you, and I know that you know drugs are bad for you, but here’s an example where some kids thought they were circumventing the laws and doing something that was not actually illegal and they got really sick by it.” However, a mother—who the Northeast News has aliased as Jane, because she did not want to disclose her real name—of one of the teenagers who bought the incense, said she would rather her kids smoke marijuana than substances, like incense, offered over the counter. “The stuff they’re selling over the counter is not natural. I would much rather my kids smoke marijuana instead of buy stuff like that,” she told the Northeast News. While getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner she would soon witness a bad reaction to smoking aromatherapy incense. “[He] started throwing up everywhere, could not comprehend where he was or what he was doing. He had a blank look in his eye. He was getting scared.” Her son had invited a friend over to smoke the incense. The friend then experienced heavy side effects after smoking it. He was sent to the hospital after neighbours called the cops. Jane was aware her son had purchased the aromatherapy incense in hopes of getting high, but was “assured” by her son the content was “safe and gave the same high as smoking marijuana.” “Yeah, I am aware my son smokes marijuana … Of course I don’t promote it. I wish he wouldn’t, but what are you going to do?” she said. “I try to put the rule out there, natural stuff [only], I don’t want [him] doing any kind of chemical drugs.” Cpl. Shelkie said that while some believe marijuana is all-natural, parents and youth should still be cautious of the dangers to smoking it. “There are myths out there that [marijuana is] natural, [but] it is often laced with other things to make it heavier—so dealers get more money from selling it.” Jane was suspicious when her son showed her the package he bought from the smoke shop. “I was leery about it right away because it said ‘Not for human consumption’ right on the package … When I looked at it, it looked just like ground up marijuana,” she said. “It does not look like incense. Incense to me is like a potpourri, or would look more like dried tobacco...” Jane said, in hindsight, she would have handled the situation differently. “I wish I would have taken it away the first time he showed me, for sure,” but added: “He’s 17, so all I can do is really guide [him], and I told [him] this doesn’t look safe to me … so I said, ‘Be careful’, right, because I know there are products out there like that.” She said she maintains an open relationship with her children—a message she would like to share with other parents: “Be aware, have open conversations with your kids. Don’t be scared to talk to them about drugs and alcohol because otherwise, I would not have known at all what was going on if he hadn’t openly showed me what he had bought. We have a very open relationship that way. I trust them to a point to make their judgment,” she said. “But they are still kids, and they are still very impressionable.” Shelkie said youth should get the facts and not be “swayed” by rumours that surface the Internet. “It’s been proven that kids don’t have a discerning mind Facial aesthetics until they’re 25, it hasn’t deFacial aesthetics Isabel Leeuwner Medical Botox Isabel L eeuwner veloped enough yet for them Medical Botox [Your Title] Cosmetic Botox to distinguish the different [Your Title] Cosmetic B otox Fillers choices. [Your E-‐Mail] Fillers Laser “You know, drugs are bad [Your E -‐Mail] [Web Address] Laser for Ayou but it’s equally as Book online at [Web ddress] bad to smoke incense. Who Book online at www.mediskin.ca [Street Address] knows what chemicals are inwww.mediskin.ca [City], or email [State] [Street Address] side of them?” [Postal C ode] mediskin@ymail.com or email [City], [State] RCMP is reminding the [Postal Code] mediskin@ymail.com Phone 250-787-0010 public that incense is not used for human consumption. 11116 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

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Non-profit community groups seek funding from city By Kyla Corpuz

FORT ST. JOHN – The Fort St. John Arts Council has added almost 10 new groups under its umbrella of organizations—which meant their request for funding has also gone up. They are seeking a $5000 increase, from $15,000 to $20,000. “This money is all allocated out to a wide range of art groups,” said Margaret May, who sits on the Arts Council board of directors. “These arts groups involve literally thousands of people in the community. They use them for themselves or for their children.” Funding that is given to the Arts Council is then dispersed to a number of organizations like the North Peace Spinners and Weavers Guild, the Move Dance Centre Society and the North Peace Gymnastic Society, to name a few.

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Women’s Resource Centre asks for additional dollars to fund bus program By Kyla Corpuz

FORT ST. JOHN – The Women’s Resource Centre is seeking over $13,000 from the city for its bus program. This is a $6,000 increase compared to their request from the last budget consultation. The increase is due to the need for more passes to cover the four months they didn’t receive funding for in previous years. Emily Goodman, the WRC executive director, said the bus program is needed more than ever. Riding the bus is a necessity for over 50 families who come through the Women’s Resource Centre. “The bus pass is so important,” said one user named Julie, who Goodman included in her presentation to city council during the base budget grant presentations on Oct. 9. “I live on only $39 a month and I use the bus to get everywhere … everyday I take the bus downtown to the food bank to get bread and food to have lunch at the house for my son by

noon.” Julie’s story mirrors many of the user’s profiles. According to the WRS’s statistics, users are mainly unemployed or underemployed. They are expecting mothers, Aboriginal women, immigrant women, disabled women and single mothers, some with multiple young children. The BC Transit rates have also changed. The old rates were at $26 a month for a student pass and $30 a month for an adult pass. The student pass is now $35 and the adult pass is now $40. Goodman said for a single mother with two kids, buying bus passes to last the year would cost $336. City manager Dianne Hunter noted that the city already subsides transit in the community for everybody who uses the bus, which rings in at approximately $1.4 million. If the city maintains the same funding they gave last year, there will be 62 less passes to give out next year.

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2012 Coal Forum Continued from Page 3.

Besides several presenters reporting coal activity to be reasonably healthy, other trends in the industry include companies experiencing difficulties trying to obtain permits for tenure and labour challenges. Executive director for Policy, Legislation, and Issues with the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, Stewart Guy, said that some coal companies are dealing with the local labour challenges through outreach in the community. Anglo American, owners of Peace River Coal, partnered with the Moberly First Nations offering them training to become truck drivers for their company. “The most challenging thing is when people go in and out of jobs … where people move around and they’re not committed to their employment. I think that’s one of the things coal companies are looking for and what the First Nations are … they are looking for jobs for the people in their communities that are more sustainable, long-term rather than short-term and that requires training upfront,” said Guy.

Guy presented on behalf of Minister Rich Coleman and outlined some of the coal strategies in progress, including bringing people together to discuss First Nations consultations under Treaty 8 requirements and looking at other elements affecting the industry, such as the caribou strategy. He said that many presenters at the forum were interested in gathering industry stakeholders to discuss these challenges collaboratively. “Many of the presenters today talked about bringing together people at the right level to figure out how to resolve that; to bring First Nations, bring government, bring industry together to figure out how to address those core issues, we just need to sit down and have those conversations,” Guy said. Wren wouldn’t give details to next year’s forum but is looking forward to taking part in such an active time for coal. “Well I wouldn’t want to let the cat out of the bag at this stage, so that will be coming; and Chetwynd did a fantastic job this year and we look forward to next year … it’s an exciting time for Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Hudson’s Hope and all the First Nations,” he said.

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Whether or not seismic activity could jeopardize the safety of the Northern Gateway pipeline was at the root of many of the questions put to the Enbridge experts during the cross examination Wednesday at the Joint Review Panel hearings in Prince George. Murray Minchin with the Douglas Channel Watch, a group intent on protecting the environment of the Douglas Channel and the Kitimat valley, also brought up the potential for a major oil spill if the leak went undetected by the automated system that will be used to monitor the level of oil going through the pipeline. “If there’s a leak at 50,000 litres per hour, which would be 2,000 litres per hour below the 1.5 per cent, I believe, of nominal flow, so if the pipeline is spilling that amount of diluted bitumen for 24 hours, because it’s below the threshold (which would be detected by the computational pipeline monitoring system), wouldn’t that be 1.2 million litres per day spilled?” Minchin asked. Though Drummond Cavers, an expert witness for Enbridge, agreed the math Minchin used was correct, the conclusion he came to was in error because it was based on an assumption that the automated system was the only one Enbridge uses to detects leaks. Because of overlapping methods, he said, the leak would not go undetected for a 24-hour period. “You’re assuming that the material balance system, or what we call our computational pipeline monitoring system, is the only form of leak detection,” Cavers said. “Overlapping with that is a volume balance system. It currently has a two-hour window and 24-hour window. It’s rolling, so it’s not at the end of every day it calculates. It’s a rolling period. We’re contemplating the implementation of the four-hour window. A fourhour window at that rate would be 200,000 metres cubed at eight hours, so you’re looking at about 800,000 metres cubed. If we used a half a percent of nominal flow on the 24-hour window, which is typical of a lot of our systems, then you’re looking at about 417 metres cubed required to cause an alarm.” Minchin went on to ask whether or not Enbridge was concerned about a preliminary report from Natural Resources Canada identifying a 50 km fault line in the Douglas Channel, and the subsequent risk of submarine landslides and tsunami hazards. Cavers said Enbridge isn’t convinced the formation identified is a fault. If it is a fault, it could be 30 to 50 million years old, and there’s no evidence it is presently active, with no recorded earthquakes on the feature. “At this point there isn’t any elevated seismic risk beyond what’s been defined in the seismic hazard studies that have been undertaken to date which are based on the National Building Code studies, which are done by a wide range of experts in Canada, reviewed internationally and based on the observations of the seismicity,” Cavers said. However, he added, they are committed to looking for any evidence of recent activity during the detailed design phase of the project. Minchin pointed out the preliminary report done by NRCan suggests they, too, will be conducting further studies, implying there could be a chance of increased seismic risks, then asked if that would increase spill possibilities. Cavers said that, though there is likely to be ongoing studies, at this point there is no indication there has been any seismic activity on what may possibly be a fault line at all. Minchin also asked the expert panel whether or not they could predict earthflow, the depth and volume of material they will carry and how far they will travel. Cavers said it was possible to do just that by understanding the topography and geology of the area, and added the question was directly related to the distribution of glaciomarine clay in the area. “A new earthflow can trigger, for a variety of reasons, but it’s related to loss of shear strength in the end and the glaciomarine clay distribution, understanding where this is, is an important part of this equation. We have committed to further work on the glaciomarine clay issue,” he said, then referred the question to another expert, Shane Kelly. “We attempted to understand the nature of glaciomarine clay for the reasons of hazard assessment and prediction of the position of landslides with respect to routing the pipeline,” Kelly said, adding the information gathered resulted in some re-routing of the pipeline.

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southwest corner of the campus. It’s quite visible, especially the 40-metre triple-cantilever, beam-leg mast drilling rig, which was donated by Nabors Canada. Included on the training facility is a pump jack, wellhead, three-phase separator, glycol dehydration unit, line heater, flare stack, storage tank, gas compression unit, amine unit, and pig receiver/launcher, along with tied-in service equipment. All the equipment and learning is simulated and there will be no actual activity on the campus grounds. Having the facility will assist in the energy related programs offered at NLC. “Without the vision, dedication, and overwhelming support and assistance offered by members of the local oil and gas industry who saw the potential that a simulated well production site could offer, we would Submitted photo just have a number of ranA full size drilling rig, donated by Nabors Canada and Shehtah Nabors LP, highlights dom process buildings and the Simulated Well Site Training facility. equipment spread about the compound,” said Stacy Smith, Trades and Apprenticeship chair at NLC. “It was this common vision that allowed the College and the community to create something exceptional By Kyla Corpuz that helps educate our stuFORT ST. JOHN - More than a year in the making, Northern dents and the people in the Peace region regarding the industry Lights College is now fully equipped with the first-ever Simu- that is so important to our economic growth and development.” lated Well Site Training Facility. The 40-metre triple cantiOn Oct. 12 the college hosted the opening ceremonies. lever had an assessed market “Thanks to the leadership and generosity of our industry and price of $6 million, and the government partners, today we are opening a one-of-a-kind edu- provincial government concational site that is set up as the model of an operating produc- tributed $930,000 while Shell tion site,” said Laurie Rancourt, president and CEO of Northern Canada pitched in $100,000 Lights College. for the innovated training The well site sits on a three-acre fenced compound on the grounds.

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New programming offered at the college in conjunction with the new drilling rig includes: Introduction to Drilling and Well Servicing, and Introduction to Production Operations, Pipelining and Gas Processing. In addition, a Rig Technician program is in development. “The realistic simulation provided by this facility will enable our students to become familiar with the operation of a typical well site from the beginning of their training, thereby increasing their level of safety and knowledge when they enter a real well site for the first time,” said Rancourt.

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The ugly 5-letter word: Bully Bullying. It’s been on the minds of many lately. Especially with the recent death of 15-year-old Amanda Todd, who committed suicide after being cyber-bullied and beat up, according to a video she posted on YouTube. But what’s the real issue here. Is it the bullies, or is it how we react to them? Bullies, they’re going to exist, it’s an unfortunate reality that we can’t change. It’s not just in school, it’s in the workplace, at social gatherings, etc. But what we can change is how we react to them; and in the case of Todd, how to react to cyber-bullying. There needs to be an emphasis that starts at the school level on the harms of misusing the Internet, how to deal with peer pressure and where someone can go for help. I know there are many avenues and existing organizations that cater to this demographic, but the conversation needs to continue—and more than ever. Todd is just one of many reasons why. Having grown up in this generation where technology is so prevalent, I am far too familiar with the drama associated with it—thanks high school. I’ve witnessed girls who were put in the same situation as Todd: being bullied on the Internet, being targeted by other girls and, in some cases, I knew girls who moved away to get away. Did many of them reach out of for professional help? Probably not. Bullying is very real, how do we stop the bully? We don’t. We can continue to encourage positive behaviour, but a bully has to recognize their actions and have willingness to change. What we can do is start addressing how to deal with bullies; and that it’s okay to get help. No matter how small the bullying seems, it’s big enough to pay attention to.

-Kyla

British Columbia identifies rich new source of untapped energy BC Hydro Submitted

Your eyes widen as you read. This is an amazing discovery. It’s relatively low cost. It’s vast: enough to provide electrical power to 2 million house-holds in B.C. by the year 2026. And best of all: it’s green. The story gets even better. As we tap this energy source, we’ll have the opportunity to leap to the forefront of an emerging industry. Businesses, governments and utilities all over the world have a high demand for the innovation and technological development we could provide. This source of energy - if we move quickly and maximize our expertise - could turn us into a world leader in a green, knowledge-based industry. And now the best part: This story is true. In fact, it’s already happening. The “vast source of new energy” right under our noses, which is already creating new technology, jobs and opportunities in our province, is energy efficiency and conservation. True, conservation doesn’t grab as many headlines as solar panels and geothermal loops. But from where I sit, as the head of Power Smart, BC Hydro’s demand-side management program, electricity conservation is one of the most exciting opportunities on the energy landscape today. CONSIDER THIS: • 22,000 GWh: BC Hydro’s 2007 Conservation Potential Review (CPR) identified a whopping 22,000 giga-watt hours per year of electricity that we can access through conservation measures by the year 2026.

• Up to 50 per cent new supply: To put that into perspective, BC Hydro generates between 43,000 and 56,000 gigawatt hours per year. So if we “harvest” all the electricity we use inefficiently, we will add up to 50 per cent “new” supply to our current grid, compared to today’s baseline. • Lowest cost: On average, energy efficiency and conservation costs as little as one-fifth to one-eighth the cost of other new clean resource options. • 6,000 jobs per year: Power Smart’s conservation and efficiency initiatives are estimated to create 193,000 person years of employment over a 30-year period - more than 6,000 jobs per year. Already there are 137 energy managers at work across the province - a job that barely existed even five years ago. • Green expertise: BC Hydro is already a leader in demandside management, supporting the adoption of new technologies and practices, and recognized by repeated awards for conservation innovation. Together with conservation-focused start-up ventures based in B.C., this is establishing a new industry and area of expertise for the province. One we can - and are - sharing with the world. • Savings achieved: We are already tapping our “new” supply. Since 2008, we have achieved 3,400 GWh/ year of electricity savings - enough to power 309,000 B.C. homes. We’ve helped schools and hospitals improve their efficiency, freeing their budget for other priorities. We’ve improved B.C.’s industrial efficiency, saving companies money and helping them compete on the world stage. We’ve helped replace aging, inefficient technology, from pumps in mills to the incandescent light bulb in your

living room. Together with the people of B.C., we are working hard to make the very most of our fabulous green energy resource. By 2035, it will be clear that we are standing today on the cusp of a new energy era. Traditional sources of fossil fuel supply will become increasingly constrained. Demand will continue to grow, fuelled by population growth and our continued adoption of electrical appliances and electronics. In this context, world energy prices will rise, perhaps dramatically. And climate change will create increasing urgency around using energy as efficiently and cleanly as possible. This is why conservation is one of the most lucrative niche markets around. I know the word “conservation” can sound old-fashioned; our country’s conservation ethic was formed as we scraped through the Depression and world wars. This may be why “selling” conservation in B.C. - where we have one of North America’s cheapest prices for electricity - can be a challenge. All we truly know about 2035 is that it will be remarkably different from today, particularly in terms of energy. Given the challenges that lie ahead, we must focus on making the most of what we have. It’s an old-fashioned idea, and a cutting-edge opportunity. And it’s the best way to help our province achieve a brilliant energy future. Lisa Coltart Executive Director Power Smart and customer care at BC Hydro

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Not happy with garbage dumping outside land fills Letter to The Editor:

Further to an earlier letter re; Garbage dumping on private or public lands. The PRRD controls the land fills (i.e. garbage disposal) through their dumping fees, operating times and sorting rules. However the system has some major flaws and more and more garbage is being dumped on private and public lands. I personally can name at least 9 separate sites on or near our ranch where garbage has been dumped. If the regional district controls how and when residents can dispose of their garbage they should also be responsible for those that evade the system and have a rural clean up crew available. In many instances the perpetrators can be discovered. In one instance near Taylor on Cherry Ave. the name and address of items ordered from Sears was very evident in their garbage. The Village of Taylor said it was outside their boundaries the Regional District office in Dawson Creek said that wasn’t proof enough and they didn’t collect garbage! An alternate method of financing garbage disposal could be done through residential property taxes for both private homes and apartment dwellers. Then the dumping fees would be prepaid and with extended hours at landfills there would be no excuse for not using the proper facilities. Purpretrators should also be tracked down and fined or put on community cleanup detail. Bill Bouffioux Landowner

October 18, 2012

FEEDBACK Why is Zimmer cutting food inspection?

Dear editor: In June, MP Bob Zimmer chose to make significant cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency by voting in favour of the Conservative omnibus budget bill. Liberals voted against these cuts because Canadians deserve to feel confident that their food supply is protected just as our farmers and ranchers deserve safe and stable business. Unfortunately these cuts went ahead and undetected E. coli contamination at the XL Foods facility in Brooks, Alberta, led to the largest meat recall in Canadian history, spanning all the provinces and territories, plus 41 states. Alarmingly, the outbreak was first detected by US food inspectors, not CFIA, and it took over two weeks for the first recall to be issued. At least 10 people have fallen ill. Conservative messaging that everything is fine is cold comfort to those who are sick or were exposed to E coli. Canadians expected the government to heed the lessons of the 2008 listeriosis crisis, which left 22 dead and 35 others gravely ill. Yet the comprehensive audit of our food safety system recommended by an independent review has yet to occur four years later. Not only a terrible human tragedy, this may turn out to be the worst crisis in our beef industry since the discovery of BSE, or mad cow disease in 2003, which led to an immediate worldwide ban on all Canadian beef exports. Our cattlemen and food processors are at risk of another financial body blow, yet the Conservatives have just cut farm risk management programs, Agri Stability and Agri Invest. Why is Mr. Zimmer cutting support for farmers in crisis? Why is he supporting cuts that remove vital resources from food safety professionals and creating a space where the industry is responsible for more and more of its self-regulation? Waiting for Canadians to get sick is not a food safety strategy. Liberals support our scientists and professionals who are on the front line of food safety and call on Mr. Zimmer to do the same. Frank Valeriote, MP Liberal Party Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food

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“Obvious need” for heli-pad Dear Editor, Well, here we are, summer holidays are all over for most of us. I need to remind you that our local politicians are mostly, if not all, in favor of having the Helicopter Heli-Pad located where it is supposed to be, IN FRONT OF THE AMBULANCE BAY of our New Hospital. Yes, they have Pledged to Revist This Issue In The Fall. This begins on September 22 this year. We must hope they are putting their minds together and toward Securing This Most Valuable Service for All of Our Constituents. This is a great number of people in all kinds of sectors. The anxiety level of many of these people has been needlessly been elevated by this purported Political Hijacking of our justifiable need for our Heli-Pad. I read earlier this summer about the B.C. Ambulance Service Timming a Trip to the Hospital at 9 minutes. Nine minutes, Ten minutes or Eleven minutes, it does not matter, if the Train comes before you, they would all be Very Critical Minutes For Life. We must still remember the Decades Strong of Emergency Helicoptesr going to the Nearest Possible Medical

Facility, That Our FSJ Hospital in many, many circumstances. I understand that there are funds set aside in the original procurement. I believe our Mayor can enlighten us further. Coincidently, there is a Elongated Patch of Grass in front of the Ambulance Bay. This was to be the start of the HeliPad. Now all they need to do is take out the two tall standing Light Standerds and, replace them with Ground Based lighting, and a Bell 206 or A-Star could fit here. This Spot could be made Available for many Small to Medium TYPE Helicopters. This land could be utilized right up to and inside the Grass Boulivard Due East of the Ambulance Bays. Now that Canada will have the Very Big Chinook Helicopter in its Inventory, we might have to Make an Oilpatch Type Pad for them to land on the South Acoustic Berm. Of course this would all have to be Engineered Properly. I do not mind helping to get the Funds Flowing but I am not a trained engineer. However, We can All See The Obvious Need Here. Yours Truly, Brian H. Ruddell Fort St. John

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Editor: staff, and has been able to recruit experienced leaders in many departments. The The past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of leadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them. Further, the clarity of the College's vision iscapital attracting professionals Northern Lights College of the securities was transferred to the charity. The special gainsexperienced inclusion rate applies to Investors Grouphave been very fulfilling. want to contribute to an organization "knowsand where it isfoundations. going". The potential I article noted for NLC when I decided to apply for this position is to who ‘in-kind’ gifts registered charitable organizations as wellthat as public private The Submitted It alsohave has been gratifying to collaborate Credit programming with local evolving becoming a reality. The addition must a broker account into which on theDual shares or units can be transferred. 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Kurt Peats seeks conservative nomination in South Peace Peats opposed to Site C, carbon tax By Jill Earl

said Peats. Adding value to our resources is one way Peats believes will help create revenue. He said that although B.C. has an abundance of resources the province is not getting the return it deserves. “The only way to create wealth is to make sure we don’t sell our resources off, our resources are finite, we need to add value to all of our resources,” Peat said. “We are a resource rich province, we are blessed with fantastic resources, good. Let’s not just sell them off, we’re acting like third world countries, selling off everything and not even to the highest bidder,” he adds. Besides addressing the deficit and reviewing the taxes, Peats also believes that the government should oppose the building of Site C and scrap the carbon tax. “It’s inefficient, ineffective, it does nothing…we are the only jurisdiction in North America that has that…when you start adding the carbon tax our competitiveness goes down the drain,” he said. Peats also calls for a review of the justice system, suggesting the discussion of elected judges. He thinks that the province doesn’t need more laws but instead more laws applied. For the several areas of government Peats shows concern for, he believes many of those areas can be fixed with the right policies; which he shows great interest in creating. Peats has aligned himself with the BC Conservatives because he feels that the province has no other option; he believes the NDP would tax too much and he has no interest in the Liberal Party. He also considers himself fiscally conservative and not afraid to say ‘no’. Being consensus oriented, he encourages the involvement of all citizens in decision-making, believing the participation of more peoplethe better. Other qualities Peats lists himself as having contributing to his leadership skills include being goal oriented, fiscally responsible, committed to the South Peace and willing to stand up for the area’s interests. “This is the way that I see myself contributing back to the community in a significant way, in a very significant way… I’m not about to be a wallflower and agree with the person who screams the loudest, just cause you scream the loudest? Forget it,” Peats said. Peats looks forward to the Conservative debates on Oct. 23 in Tumbler Ridge, Oct. 25 in Chetwynd and on Nov. 29 in Dawson Creek when the Conservative candidate will be decided upon.

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for the North and South Peace until he retired in 2010. “I’m not retired, I’m simply changing focus, it was a lot of fun, I appreciate my 25 years,” said Peats, who now owns and operates his own truck inspection company. During his time with the RCMP, Peats was under several restrictions limiting his ability to be heavily politically active. As an officer he was expected to appear as neutral as possible, unable to volunteer, work or promote any political parties. His passion for fiscal responsibility and his concern over the provincial debt motivated him to consider a career in politics when he left the force. “If you want to be a slave make sure that you owe a huge amount of money; you lose all of your freedom,” said Peats. “In B.C. we do not have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem, there is a lot of money, it’s just that it’s misallocated, it’s not spent correctly,” Peats said. Peats decided that a position in provincial politics would be the best place for him to make a difference, opposed to mayor, council member or Member of Parliament, as MLA’s can make a positive change provincially and municipally. “I have the experience dealing with all levels of government right from federal to municipal, [I’ve] dealt with them all and if I’m going to make a difference I would like to make a difference provincially; because if we do make a difference provincially, it will make a difference municipally,” he said. He said that the government’s priority should be tackling the debt and making the tax system work for families. His biggest fear is B.C. owing foreign debt and passing that burden onto future generations. Peats believes that the debt is enabling the province to do what it wants to, and that it has created an inflexible budget. “Because we have maxed out our credit card we have no freedom…We’ve lost our flexibility we’ve lost our freedom with the debt that we have…Once we get these in order then we have the ability to do that or whatever the project is. We have got to make sure that we don’t put the cart in front of the pony,” he said. Peats acknowledges that reviewing the budgets and working towards being debt-free will be difficult, but is optimistic that it can be done. He recalls working on his own budgets for 15 years with the RCMP. “One of the first things I said was ‘I can’t make it on this budget. With this amount of money that you’ve given me, I can’t do it.’ Guess what? I did it every year…it worked…it can be done,”

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Regional district meets with ALC to discuss potential agreement By Jill Earl

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Wells and his staff were in the area to host a series of information sessions for the communities potentially affected by the project, hoping to field public queries and asking some of their own, concerning regional issues and labour capacity. Wells said the sessions were the start of many. Continued on Page 25.

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FORT ST. JOHN - Promoting safety for citizens by educating them with fire prevention tips was on the agenda for the Taylor and Fort St. John fire departments last week. The two departments came together for the Fire Prevention Week wrap-up event held at Home Hardware on Oct. 13. There was a fire house that simulated the effect of a burning home and fire fighters taught children how to operate a fire extinguisher. In addition, fire alarms were given away smoke alarms. The wrap-up event has been going on annually for over 20 years. This is the first year it has been held at Home Hardware. Kyla Corpuz photos

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PRRD delegation Continued from Page 13.

The Act dictates that a delegation can only oversee non-farm use and subdivision applications. All other types of applications must still be directed to the ALC after being approved by the regional district—which is the current process. The ALC presently has delegation agreements with the Oil and Gas Commission, the Fraser-Fort George Regional District and the Regional District of East Kootenay that are currently under review by the ALC. The Act states that the ALC is not obligated to enter into agreements, the ALC need to ensure the delegation is well versed in the Act, and that they have the resources to take the agreement on.

TransCanada meets with PRRD Continued from Page 17.

“We’re trying our best to get to the communities in the start of 2013 to start understanding their capacity, so we’re going to start having contractor fairs to understand the capacity, and a lot of that focus will be how we get ready for large construction projects like this one that will take three years to construct,” he said. Public information sessions also give TransCanada the chance to find potential opportunities to invest in the communities they work in. They also operate the Groundbirch and Saturn Pipelines in the area, and through studies during those projects, they have found that health, housing, Site C and oil and gas development to be major issues among residents. “We start to find out ... how we can be partners in the community because obviously us at TransCanada after 60 years it’s important for us to be a good neighbour,” said Wells. He said that response from landowners has generally been positive and appreciative. TransCanada has contacted them early on in the planning process, but many expressed concerns over how this will impact their land and what they can and can’t do with their property. Director of Area C, Arthur Hadland, expressed concern over the liabilities and responsibilities attached to having a pipeline

“That should resonate the seriousness of what this kind of agreement is, as far as from that, the Land Commission takes the position that it needs to exercise due diligence and responsible governance when it comes to exercising its discretion when entering into these agreements with local governments or First Nations,” said Christine Elsaesser, ALC staff. If an agreement is reached, the PRRD would be responsible for the applications for approximately 900,000 hectares of farmland in the region. Underhill said that there are no definitive steps to becoming a delegation, but last week’s meeting was the first step. He added that both groups have a lot to consider on whether or not a delegation agreement is something they really want, and what sort of criteria they may want included if they do decide to pursue an agreement. on one’s property. Hadland personally has six pipelines crossing his land, restricting him from building in certain areas. “I think that there should be a long-term plan in place … I think that all surface owners should be made whole. One is that the pipe needs to be removed, and two, the easements need to be cleaned off and there’s got to be a guarantee of environmental integrity,” Hadland said, also suggesting the pipeline owners pay an annual lease or renter’s fee to the landowners. Wells couldn’t give Hadland any guarantees but assured him that TransCanada would continue working with the landowners.

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Bullock is more than willing to enter in an agreement, as long as the district realizes what they are getting into. “If we can get a delegation agreement that works and makes sense, and you people are going to take over our job and do what we’re being asked to do—which is not a fun job—f you want it, it’s there. The long and the short of it is, that if you guys want to make these decisions, you’re welcome to make them, but we’re going to make sure that you’re making them based on the legislation that I’m responsible for,” he said.

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RCMP BASED VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT: Victim Services STATUS: Indeterminate P/T - 24 hours per week CLASSIFICATION: Exempt HOURS OF WORK: Varied (may include evenings and weekends The District of Chetwynd in partnership with the Chetwynd RCMP is currently accepting applications for the position of RCMP Based Victim Services Program Coordinator. This position is based at the Chetwynd RCMP Detachment, supervised by the Detachment Commander and the District of Chetwynd. Contribution: The RCMP Based Victim Services Program Coordinator will be responsible for the functionality of the program while ensuring victims of crime are provided with information, practical assistance, and emotional support needed to fully participate in the justice system. Responsibilities: The Program Coordinator provides emotional support to victims of crime and makes appropriate referrals to community resources for counseling and other assistance as required. Provides case specific and general information to victims of crime and assists with victim impact statements. The Program Coordinator may also provide court support to victims and liaises with Crown Counsel. The Program Coordinator will also be responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision, and support of volunteers within the program. The Program Coordinator will also ensure appropriate case management, information recording, reporting and maintaining statistics as required by the funding partners. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have successfully completed grade 12, including or supplemented by Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with minimum two years experience in managing social service programs; or post-secondary training in social sciences with a minimum of five years’ experience in managing social service programs; or, equivalent training and experience. The successful candidate will also hold a valid BC Driver’s License – Class 5 and have use of a vehicle for work purposes. Skills and Knowledge: Must demonstrate ability to work well in extreme crisis and traumatic situations; knowledge of RCMP protocol and the criminal justice system is an asset; must display working knowledge of computer operations and office equipment; strong written and oral communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills; self motivated and ability to work with minimum supervision. The candidate must also meet requirements for an enhanced RCMP security clearance as well as be available to be called upon during nighttime hours if required for an emergency.

Employment Opportunity Mortgage expert Location: Fort St. John North Peace Savings and Credit Union is a full-service financial organization offering banking, commercial, investment and insurance products. Located in Northeast British Columbia, North Peace Savings has proudly served the North for 65 years and is committed to the social, economic and environmental well-being of the communities in which it operates. NPSCU has four branches, a financial planning office, over 11,000 members and 100 employees and was recently recognized in the area as the People’s Choice winner of “Best Financial Institution, 2011”. R001312188 Employment Opportunity The Mortgage will data be NPSCU’s residential lending expert calling on your proven sales Financial andExpert Business analyst and service location - Fortexperience st. John within the financial industry to generate their own leads for the sale of

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North Peace Savings and Credit Union is a full-service financial organization offering banking, commercial, investment andinsurance maintain a solidLocated referral network British from Columbia, your community, Brokers, and products. in Northeast North PeaceRealtors, Savings has proudlyBuilders, served theLawNorth yers and Financial Planners. willeconomic be a highly motivated well-being dynamic ofindividual that isinresults for 65 years and is committed to theYou social, and environmental the communities which it operates. NPSCU has four branches, a financial planning office, over 11,000 members and 100 employees and was recently orientated with expert follow up skills and the ability to work through various unique applicarecognized in the area as the People’s Choice winner of “Best Financial Institution, 2011”.

tions. This position is expected to champion NPSCU’s exceptional member service philosophy by working an integral of thethesales and service team. Reporting to theasSenior Manager part of Finance, Analyst is responsible for providing detailed financial analysis of current

and future financial trends to assist in managing the Credit Union’s financial status and overall stability. The Analyst will handle the day to day overall cash position the Credit Union and will use accounting techniquesinstitution to compile, analyze The successful candidate will have of a minimum 3 years experience in a financial with and document the Credit Union’s financial and operational data. The Analyst summarizes and reports the information proven sales and success in establishing and maintaining community networks. The ideal canto be used in financial statements, quarterly reports, budget preparation and regulatory filings and conducts audits and didate business will have extensive saleswilland marketing experience with influences an aptitude for outstanding analyzes results. The Analyst be involved in measuring economic and competitors’ financial statistics, as service, well as performing andliteracy, analysis and relative losses knowledge or possible adversities related to these trends member personalresearch financial an toexpert of lending procedures inon the Credit Union. The key aspect of the role is ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout the organization by cluding proven expertise in construction mortgage financing. You possess excellent mortgage working closely with various departments and management.

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The successful candidate hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, plus years ofwork relevant financial skills, and are detail will oriented. You are aDegree proven business developer in a2-4mobile environexperience. The ideal candidate will be proficient with accounting software and financial reporting applications as well andExcel, adaptable to work flexible hours. Interested candidates please inreporting, confidence asment Microsoft have a solid working knowledge of software and database systems used inapply, financial and a with technical references to: knowledge. You are highly motivated, must demonstrate flexibility and have a proven track strong accounting record for personal development. You are capable of working independently and as a team member and have the ability olivia Coordinator to solve problems creatively and deal with difficult andYoung, stressful Human situations.resources Excellent written and oral communications North Savings Creditplease Union skills along with effective listening and questioning skillspeace required. Interestedand candidates apply, in confidence with references by september 7, 2012: 10344-100th St Olivia young, Resources coordinator Fort St. John, BC,Human V1J 3Z1 north Peace savings and credit union Fax: 250-787-9191 or e-mail: 10344-100th st., Fort st. John,careers@npscu.ca Bc, V1J 3Z1 For a Fax: complete role description, visit: www.npscu.ca 250-787-9191 or e-mail: careers@npscu.ca For a complete role description, visit: www.npscu.ca

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A benefit package is provided. Please submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012 to: Human Resources Officer, District of Chetwynd 5400 North Access Road, PO Box 357, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Fax No.: (250) 401-4101 Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com Posted on October 9, 2012.

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Posting Circular: Job-1586 Legal Advocate Position Dawson Creek Job 1586 Legal Advocate – Dawson Creek Position Title: Legal Advocate Job Responsibilities: The Legal Advocate will: Provide legal information, advocacy and referrals to low income persons in the Peace River area. Hours of Work: 31.5 Hours per week - Flexible to meet the needs of the program Rate of Pay: As per the Collective Agreement Closing Date: October 19, 2012 Submit Resumes To: Lori Brooks, Human Resource Coordinator P.O. Box 713 (10110 – 13th Street) Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H7 Fax: (250) 782 4167 E-mail: lbrooks@spcrs.ca • Please include Competition # 1586 with resume • This position is open to female and male applicants • Only short-listed applicants will be contacted • This position is a union position For more information please visit our Career Opportunity section at www.spcrs.ca We look forward to hearing from you!

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Career Opportunity Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technologist The Peace River Regional District has a challenging position for an energetic and enthusiastic person with GIS skills. The ideal candidate must have technical skills in GIS, Cartography and Computer Programming. Must be team oriented, flexible and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The GIS Technologist is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of digital geographic data of the organization, such as the 911House Numbering database and PRRD cadastre. The technologist will also be involved in corporate access to GIS data, web-based GIS application development & maintenance, mapping support for Emergency Planning, Field Services and Development Services. Applications used by this position include Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) & Mapping, GIS software and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). This full-time union position reports to the GIS Coordinator, with a 35 hour work week. The wage is $28.29/hr (2012) with a full benefits package.

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Qualifications/Experience: i Minimum qualification is Grade 12 graduation with demonstrated superior skills in Mapping and GIS or GIS certificate or University degree. i Preferred candidate has 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience i Experience using CAD software (AutoCad and MicroStation), database programming in MS-Access and SQL Server. i Programming languages such as VB, VBA and Java is preferred. i In-depth knowledge of GIS software and applications, and cartographic principles and practices. Applications with Cover Letter and Resume marked “GIS Technologist” will be received by the General Manager of Development Services, until 4:30 p.m. October 23, 2012 at: Peace River Regional District Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Fax: 250-784-3201 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca Web site: www.prrd.bc.ca We thank you for your interest in the PRRD, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Applications via email, fax or mail will be accepted

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Contest. Bring your pre-carved pumpkins to the Dawson Creek Mall on October 30 at 4pm for judging. Prizes will be available for best pumpkins in different categories. All children under 10 are welcome to participate. Phone 250-782-5750 for more info. Fort St. John • Halloween Dance Saturday, October 27 @ 9:00pm-2:00am At the Tower Lake Community Hall Music by: DJ Night Moves Prizes for Best Costumes Tickets are $15.00 each, to purchase call Jenn @ 789-3604 or Amanda @ 789-9866. • Harvest Dinner that the 2276 Royal Canadian Army Cadets are putting on as a fundraiser.The dinner will be held November 3rd at the Royal Canadian Legion from 5:30 to 10:30. Tickets are $15 for those 12 and over and $10 for those 11 and under. Proceeds from the dinner will be used to fund the spring trip to Edmonton for the Cadets. Tickets are available by contacting the Cadets at 2276RCACC@gmail.com or Cindy Knott at 250261-4763. • Christmas Craft/Home Based Business Sale At the Tower Lake Community Hall Saturday, November 3 @ 10:00am3:00pm Admission is free of charge For more info, call Stephanie @ 789-9272 • The Catholic Women’s League of Fort St. John will be holding it’s annual Winter Wonderland Tea & Bazaar on Sat. Nov. 3, 2012, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the NEW IMMACULATA CENTRE behind the Catholic Church. For more information call Pat Forster at 250-785-4700 or to rent a craft table call Lynne Boulanger at 250-785-3808. NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER

Dawson Creek • You are invited to a FUN-draiser! Enjoy discounts on great products, door prizes, silent auctions, fun with friends, good food and a great company! Proceeds will go to the Ron Pettigrew Christian School playground! Hostess: Connie Brett Phone: (250)782-0546 Location: Ron Pettigrew Christian School—1761 110Ave Thursday, October 18, 2012 @ 7:00pm • Oct 20 – Country Music Dance – Music by Silver Eagle at the Senior Citizens Hall. 1101 McKellar Ave. Dawson Creek Dance from 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Admission includes lunch. 19 years and over welcome. For more information phone Fred at 782-2192 or Linda at 843-7418. • Tuesday, 23rd October at 1.30 p.m. The RCMP will be presenting about Scam and Fraud Awareness and Prevention. Everyone welcome, although space is limited. At Seniors’ Access Centre (Coop Mall next door to Sears). Unit 7, 10200 8th St, Dawson Creek. • Derrick Dance Club is having a Halloween Dance on Oct. 27/12, at the Seniors Hall in Fort St. John, prizes for best couple, best male and best female costume. Starts at 8.30 pm, Cost is $12.00 for Derrick Club Members, $15.00 for non-members, music by Country Pasttime. for more info contact Glen at 250262-1693 or Chris at 250-785-1021. • Royal LePage Cascade Realty is hosting a Pumpkin Carving

PROPOSED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. TUP # 207/2012 Beryl Prairie Road Area North of Hudson’s Hope

Notice is hereby given that the Regional Board of the Peace River Regional District intends to consider issuance of a Temporary Use Permit at its Board Meeting of October 25th, 2012, to be held at the North Peace Cultural Centre, located at 10015 - 100th Avenue, Fort St John, BC. This permit proposes to affect land described as: District Lot 1254 PRD The proposed Temporary Use Permit will allow a portion of the subject property to be used for the following purpose in addition to those permitted by the zoning applicable to the property:

Workers Camp to Accommodate up to 250 Petroleum Industry Employees The conditions under which the Temporary Use must be carried out are as follows: i) permit to be posted on site for its duration ii) compliance with all statutory and by-law requirements

This notice is in general form only. A copy of the proposed Temporary Use Permit application and relevant background documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District offices located at #1981 Alaska Ave, Dawson Creek, BC. Any inquiries, comments or concerns should be referred to Development Service Department at the above noted addresses or telephone 784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773 Fred Banham, CAO

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Fort St. John • The North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre is holding its annual Baby Bottle fundraiser from October 14th – December 2nd. Empty baby bottles can be picked up at MasterPeace Framing, your local church, or the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. Fill your bottles with your loose change and return to one of these locations by December 2nd. Your donations make it possible for our centre to continue to provide services to moms and babies in our community! Location: #208, 10139-100th St, FSJ (above the TD Bank) or call 250-787-5584 for more information. • The Fort St. John Literacy Society Family Literacy program will begin again on September 11, and continue for 12 weeks. The program runs Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to noon. The program gives parents of preschool children a quiet place to work on upgrading their skills, getting their GED, Grade 12, or learning English as a second language. While the moms or dads are studying, the children do activities, sing songs and listen to stories with a certified Early Childhood Educator and her assistant. A facilitator is available to help the adults with whatever they are studying. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To sign up, or for more information phone 250-7852110 or e-mail glundquist@ fsjliteracy.ca. • Bryan and Alissa Harding

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In Trust - Many of you may have heard fo the fire / accident which happened in the early morning hours on July 24, 2012. Bryan sustained second degree burns to 40% of his body. He is recovering in the Edmonton burn unit with his wife Alissa at his side. Their four children are staying with their grandparents at the time being. This could be a long term recovery for Bryan and his family. Anyone who wishes to contribute to their family at this time and in the future may do so at any CIBC branch in their community. The transit and account numers are: 3090 8646694 - Many thanks to all of you who contributed to the trust fund established for Bryan and Alissa Harding & Family. • The Fort St. John Public Library is offering Free Computer Skills Training Sessions. These are one-on-one, one hour sessions, where you can learn at your own pace. You can learn what you are interested in learning and how you want to learn it. Areas covered can include, but are not limited to, basic computer skills, using the internet, office skills, email and social networking. Call the Fort St. John Public Library at 250-7853731 to register or find out more. • Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 Dawson Creek • The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Kathy 782-7539 orMargaret 782-3221. • If you know how to visit with a friend, you already have the skills required to be a CASI Friendly Visitor volunteer! There are seniors in Dawson Creek right now who would like to have a friend come and visit them and perhaps take them to doctor’s appointments or shopping. Can you spare an hour or two a week to visit a senior? Call CASI (Community Action for Seniors’ Independence) today. 250-782-1138 ext. 228, email lstudley@ spcrs.ca or visit the website at www.casidc.org. • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • Dawson Creek Toastmasters meets every Thursday at 7pm at Farmer’s Advocacy Office 1032 103 Ave (Front door on 11 st.) Contact Heather at 250-784-5700 or 780-353-3050. Pouce Coupe • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17. Chetwynd • Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call 788-9658 or 788-1100 for more info. Tumbler Ridge • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. • Tumbler Ridge’s self-employed women will receive six months of free personal business monitoring beginning this October at no charge. If you are a self-employed woman in their first three years of operation, or partially operate a business, contact Sara Cooper at the Women’s Enterprise Centre at 1-800-643-7014 ext. 104.

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The Walter Wright Pioneer Village added a new building to their list of approximately 15 when it arrived by truck on Oct. 7. The building is a log cabin built in the early 1920s, and was donated to the South Peace Historical Society by Doris Cox. The cabin moved to it’s new location at the Village from it’s previous home north of Kilkerren Hall, but only after approval by City Council and the South Peace Mile 0 Park Society. The Historical Society hopes to make the cabin into a trapper’s cabin and decorate it with snowshoes, skis and other authentic trapper items. The cabin is the only one in the Village currently, but wasn’t the first; the community of Taylor loaned their new trapper’s cabin to the Village briefly years ago. Society members are currently working on giving the cabin a new floor and foundation, and hope to replace the roof next spring. “It’s going to add class to the Village,” said Society member, Stewart Flinn.

Introducing Seismic Activity Continued from Page 6.

Minchin pointed out that, because of the sensitivity of glaciomarine clay, seismic activity in the area could affect areas where those deposits lie. Without the full report on seismic activity from NRCan, he asked, would they not be going in with less than 20/20 vision? Cavers said they have the current and constantly updated NRCan seismic input, the best possible seismic assessment done at this point by NRCan. He added the seismic information is being constantly tweaked, however he didn’t believe there would be a substantial revision to it. Minchin mentioned his concern isn’t just for the pipeline, but for the safety of the 744,100,000 litres of diluted bitumen stored at the tank farm.

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Ray Doering, another Enbridge expert witness, said the Kitimat tank terminal is designed for a seismic event and includes a secondary containment area to address a possible failure of equipment. Peter Wong, another expert, added all the tanks are designed to withstand a seismic event. The 14 tanks will be founded on bedrock rather than surficial material or glaciomarine clay. Minchin went on to question the panel about self-auditing to identify deficiencies. He was told they do, and that they have a robust system in place. He asked about an incident in Wisconsin where Enbridge was given a $1 million fine for, among other things, failure to comply notices and permit violations. Minchin was told that, rather than arguing the details of each situation, they settled for the $1 million fine. Minchin finished his cross examination and C.J. Peter Associate Engineering began to ask a variety of questions. The Haisla Nation began questioning Oct. 12.

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HIV is a real concern within our communities. You can contract HIV primarily through unprotected sex and by sharing needles. HIV can live in your body for years without you knowing and all the while you can be passing it to others. At least 25 per cent of people who are HIV+ do not know and these 25 per cent are estimated to be responsible for 75 per cent of new infections. Northern Health, in collaboration with its community partners, is working with the Province of BC to prevent the spread of HIV by expanding HIV testing, treatment, and support services to British Columbians.

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Results are in for the last regional high school rodeo of the year CHETWYND - The district hosted the last high school rodeo of the year, Oct. 6 and 7. The rodeo will resume it’s events next spring.

Junior Results Saturday Barrels Tommi Sue Little 1st Cassidy Corr 2nd Hanna Pederson 3rd

Girls Goat Tying Tommie Sue Little 1st Kelsey Drinkall 2nd Sierra Jones 3rd Boys Goat Tying Chance Bolin 1st Derek Hadland 2nd Dexter Keith 3rd

Kelsey Drinkall 1st Kaylie Girouard 2nd Fallyn Mills 3rd

Tommie Sue Little 1st Kelsey Drinkall 2nd Lannae Boyd 3rd

Boys Goat Tying Chance Bolin 1st Dexter Keith 2nd Tyrel Roberts 3rd

Ribbon Roping Kelsey Drinkall and Chance Bolin 1st

Senior Results Saturday

Poles Tommie Sue Little 1st Lannae Boyd 2nd Jenna Drinkall 3rd

Barrels Krystie Vipond 1st Montana Enns 2nd Rachelle Hancock 3rd

Chute Dogging Chance Bolin 1st Derek Hadlund 2nd Kevin White 3rd

Girls Goat Tying Rylee Trenholm 1st Mercedes Little 2nd Julia Jordanov 3rd

Boys Breakaway Kevin White 1st Zack Milliken 2nd

Poles Montanna Enns 1st Emma Hawley 2nd Cassidy McLeod 3rd

Girls Breakaway Sierra Jones 1st Ribbon Roping Dexter Keith and Tommie Sue Little 1st

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Cowboys try their luck at bull riding.

Poles Tommie Sue Little 1st Lannae Boyd 2nd Jenna Hiebert 3rd

Tie Down Roping Dexter Keith 1st

Junior Results Sunday Barrels Tommie Sue Little 1st Cassidy Corr 2nd Hanna Pederson 3rd

Chute Dogging Chance Bolin 1st Zack Milliken 2nd Ben Jackson 3rd

Girls Goat Tying

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Girls Breakaway Anissa Little 1st Lauryn Davis 2nd Maysen George 3rd

Team Roping Rylee Trenholm and Ty Drinkall 1st Aleeza Defelice and Chance Burnell 2nd Bareback Wyatt Shavers Bull Riding Jake Gardner 1st

Joey Lillico 2nd Torsten Toutant 3rd

Senior Results Sunday Barrels Rachelle Hancock 1st Savanah Watson 2nd Krystie Vipond 3rd Girls Goat Tying Krystie Vipond 1st Anna Rorison 2nd Rylee Trenholm 3rd Poles Rylee Trenholm 1st Jordon Wolsey 2nd Arina Alsott-Siemens 3rd Breakaway Anissa Little 1st Rikki Hutnyk 2nd Lauryn Davis 3rd Team Roping Rylee Trenholm and Ty Drinkall 1st Hunter Sawley and Karsten Havell 2nd Bareback Wyatt Shaver Tie Down Roping Jake Gardner 1st Bulls Jake Gardner 1st String McVittle 2nd Wade Sluggett 3rd

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Peopl e of the Peace Kyla Corpuz photos

Top: Leo Sabulsky (left) receives the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for his work in the Chetwynd community from MLA Blair Lekstrom. Right: Tis the season for recreational hockey at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. The Whalers face the Amendt A’s on Oct. 13.

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Rocky Horror Picture Show fans dress up as their favourite Kyla Corpuz photo characters for the screening at The Lido. The event was a fundDzengo Mzengeza, executive director of the Northern Environmental Action Team accepts a proclomation by raiser for the North Peace Restorative Justice Society. City Council announcing Oct. 15-21 as Waste Reduction Week. This page will show up once a month to give our readers a chance to show themselves off. With the sponsorship of North East BC Realty, we will get to see more great pictures of people in the Peace. The Northeast News would like our loyal readers to continue sending their photos to us to use on our People Page. Send us photos of your group doing fun things, local sporting events, or other activities you think people might want to know about to: editor@northeastnews.ca. We look forward to running your fantastic photos in the future! **Please include name and phone number with the photo, along with information as to what’s happening in the picture. Pictures can also be dropped off at the Northeast News’ offices in both Dawson Creek and Fort St. John.

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