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CHETWYND - Service establishment bylaws, one to build sewage and septage receiving facilities and the other to build potable water facilities, were given their first three readings by Peace River Regional District directors during their regular meeting in Chetwynd on Oct. 9.

The directors will use the alternative approval process to determine whether or not to adopt the bylaws and proceed with the water and sewer function creation. Based on Statistics Canada data, the sewer and water functions would affect 13,217 rural residents. Ten percent (1,322) of eligible voters, living in the affected area, would need to submit their expressed opposition in

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order to prevent the adoption of the bylaws; however, directors could later get electorate approval and adopt their proposed bylaws by way of referendum.

Chair of the board, Karen Goodings, said that the alternate approval process would be a cheaper route against holding a referendum.

Directors amended staff’s recommendation to begin the month-long process of accepting the electorate response forms midDecember, and elected instead to accept them from Jan. 2 to Feb. 2; directors wanted to give residents as much time as possible to submit their forms, and acknowledged that many leave for the holiday season during that time. Before the alternate approval process begins, 15 public meetings will be held throughout the four Electoral Areas to explain the process and provide informa-

tion on what is proposed.

The City of Fort St. John told the PRRD last year of their intentions to close their public sewage handling facility at the end of this year, because of changing regulations, leaving some rural residents without.

The proposed three sewage receiving facilities and 10 potable water tank loader sites would ensure rural residents have access to those services. Proposed locations for the sewage facilities include Dawson Creek, Charlie Lake, and Chetwynd.

During the Oct. 9 meeting, the directors also gave three readings to the loan authorization bylaws for the projects. Both projects propose to borrow a maximum of $10 million each to construct, develop and upgrade the facilities.

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Canadian gov’t gives Site C the go-ahead BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Site C has environmental assessment approval, the federal government is in favour of the dam, and now B.C. residents are just waiting to hear what the Province’s decision will be.

On Tues., Oct. 14, Environment Minister Mary Polak and Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson released their decision that the benefits provided by the project outweigh the risks of significant adverse environmental, social and heritage effects.

The environmental certificate, from both federal and provincial environmental agencies, come with 77 legally binding conditions that B.C. Hydro must meet to be in compliance, which include items to help offset some of the social and environmental pitfalls of proceeding with the project.

Later that day the Government of Canada released its decision.

“The proposed Site C project is an important one for British Columbia and for Canada as it will support jobs and economic growth while providing clean, renewable energy over the next 100 years,” Minister Leona Aglukkaq’s statement reads.

“The Site C Clean Energy Project will translate into about 10,000 direct person-years of employment from now until 2024 and when indirect and induced jobs are added in, that figure climbs to 29,000 person-years of employment.”

Included in the decision statement were more than 80 legally binding conditions, ranging from reducing the disturbance and destruction of migratory birds to monitoring potential increased exposure to methylmercury through the consumption of fish.

Site C has been a controversial project from the outset.

The $7.9-billion project would be the third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in northeast B.C. First Nations communities have said they will take court action if it’s determined the project will proceed.

B.C. Hydro has made offers to all of the impacted B.C. Treaty 8 First Nations, including compensation funds and annual financial contribution. Negotiations are underway with five of the seven.

Many believe that B.C.’s and Canada’s energy needs could be better met through other means.

of its energy needs and we need to ensure that the decisions we make are in the best interest of ratepayers, as well as, protecting the long-term financial viability of B.C. Hydro.”

In addition to cost savings from the “right-sizing and right-timing” of smaller clean energy projects, the study suggests there are other advantages.

These include geographic dispersion of projects around the province, a greater ability to adapt procurement to reflect evolving supply needs and technological diversity, and more plentiful and meaningful opportunities for First Nations participation.

Currently 86 clean energy projects are operating in B.C. Another 21 clean energy projects are under construction, representing a total capital expenditure value of $4.5-billion.

The Province must now decide whether to proceed with the project based on an investment decision.

Site C would consist of an earthfill dam 1,050 metres long and 60 metres high, a 1,100-megawatt generating station and associated structures, and an 83-kilometre long reservoir. Four sections of Highway 29 would have to be realigned.

The project would produce about 5,100 gigawatt hours of electricity each year, enough to power the equivalent of about 450,000 homes.

If the Province decides to give Site C the green light and the project goes ahead, a number of federal regulatory approvals from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Transport Canada, as well as a variety of provincial regulatory approvals, will be required.

British Columbia is at a pivotal time in the procurement of its energy needs and we need to ensure that the decisions we make are in the best interest of ratepayers . . .

An independent study from London Economics International indicates that smaller clean energy plants could save British Columbians a significant amount of money relative to the cost of the proposed Site C dam.

The study, commissioned by Clean Energy B.C., the association of the province’s independent power producers, was released at Clean Energy B.C.’s annual conference in Vancouver on Thurs., Oct. 16.

“We want to ensure that B.C. ratepayers fully understand the cost-effective alternatives and benefits to jobs and investment – especially to regional development – and that ratepayers receive value for money for any new power infrastructure,” said Paul Kariya, executive director of Clean Energy B.C., in a press release.

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City shares Site C community consultation results

A number of safeguards have been put in place to protect and promote the community’s interests if the Province gives the go-ahead for the Site C dam, a controversial project has all other necessary approvals.

BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Whether for Site C or against it, the City has taken measures to best prepare for the inevitable changes that would follow an affirmative decision from the Province.

On Tues., Oct. 14, Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman and a handful of city staff and councillors provided an update on council’s Let’s Talk Site C initiative that began in 2012.

“Noah wasn’t in favour of the flood, but he built an arc.

And so our responsibility as local government is to get our community through this and to ensure that we are left better off in the long run,” Ackerman said.

At the outset, the City provided 11 draft objectives to protect and promote the community in the event that Site C is approved. An extensive community consultation helped to refine and strengthen those goals.

“The remarkable conversation that came from that dis-

Noah wasn’t in favour of the flood, but he built an arc.

cussion with the community enabled us to create a foundation to move forward for the joint review panel presentations, as well as having conversations with other proponents,” said Ackerman.

“We also recognized from that conversation that there was just so much more that we could be doing.”

The feedback council received was developed into a position paper that was presented to B.C. Hydro and the Provincial and Federal governments. Since then, a number of actions have been taken to ensure healthy community development in the event that Site C goes ahead.

The objectives, and some of the actions the City has taken to support them, are as follows: 1. Optimize economic opportunities for the community In collaboration with local groups, B.C. Hydro has held information sessions with and for community businesses so that they are aware of the procurement processes and opportunities associated with Site C. A B.C. Hydro community consultation office will be a fixture in Fort St. John to provide local workforces with information about employment opportunities.

In addition, B.C. Hydro made a $1-million contribution to the Northern Lights College Foundation to support development of skilled workers in the north. They have also become a partner in Northern Opportunities, a partnership that combines high school, college studies and work based

training to develop and retain a Northeastern B.C. workforce.

2. House the construction workforce in communities To reduce the risk that temporary workers will have a negative impact on community services, B.C. Hydro will create a worker camp that will be self contained. A community camp co-ordinator will be on staff to liaise with the community and resolve any issues that do come up.

To offset the city’s limited housing situation, B.C. Hydro will add 50 additional affordable housing units to Fort St. John’s housing stock. Forty of these will be for B.C. Hydro use, which will be turned over after project completion.

Ten will be immediately available.

3. Fully service staging areas to benefit economic use after completion of Site C construction The staging area property will be on the edge of city boundaries. To ensure the community’s interests are respected, B.C. Hydro will minimize visual, noise and light impacts, install air quality stations and monitor dust, minimize the spread of noxious weeds, and have restrictions on

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Draft Building Bylaw reviewed by residents JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca CHETWYND - The proposed draft Building Bylaw 2131, 2014 was put to the test by Peace area residents, who reviewed it against the previous Building Bylaw 1189,

1999 in Chetwynd on Oct. 9.

In July, the Peace River Regional District passed a motion to reinstate Bylaw 1189 under a new name and number, but staff said they needed to make a few changes in order to reflect the current legislation. For example, Bylaw 1189 was created under the Municipal Act which no lon-

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ger exists; they had to replace that wording with the Local Government Act. Attendees had some concerns about the wording of certain clauses, and suggested some changes. Questions over the legality of Schedule A (the mandatory permit area) also arose. The proposed mandatory boundary is the same as Bylaw 1189, but one attendee was concerned that including some areas and excluding others would leave the district in a legal bind. General manager of development services, Bruce Simard, reported that the District’s legal counsel has also said it was a concern, but that it’s never been tested in court. This concern has been brought before the directors.

Some thought that a building bylaw that applies to construction based on the intent of the building was better suited than having a set boundary, while others challenged the need for a building bylaw at all.

“Forget about this garbage, let’s just follow the building code,” one attendee said.

Opponents to the creation of a bylaw, argued that a petition that they presented to the PRRD said that they wanted Building Bylaw 1996, 2011 (adopted Jan. 2013) rescinded, and clarified that they didn’t want a subsequent replacement bylaw. They said that some felt that they had no choice, but to go back to Bylaw 1189.

“Rather than have the ugly one, they wanted the old one,” one attendee said.

“We didn’t really want any bylaw in the rural areas,” another said.

All electoral area directors were in attendance at the Oct. 9 meeting. Chair of the board, Karen Goodings, said that during last year’s community meetings, the message she heard was to bring back Bylaw 1189.

“I’m getting a mixed message here,” Goodings said.

The discussion regarding the need for a bylaw was referred to electoral area directors at a future date.

Changes to Bylaw 1189 include removing ‘Freedom of Information Co-ordinator’, ‘Professional Plan Certification’ and ‘Site Plan’ from the list of definitions. Staff said that ‘Freedom of Information Co-ordinator’ was redundant, and that ‘Professional Plan Certification’ and ‘Site Plan’ was not used in the bylaw.

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Three days, six fires in D.C. JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Dawson Creek RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in finding individuals responsible for setting six fires in the city between Oct. 12 and Oct. 14.

The Dawson Creek RCMP and the Fire Department responded to three suspicious fires between 9p.m. and 10:55pm on Oct. 12. The first of the fires was located at a derelict house that was unoccupied, and the second and third fires were located in two separate dumpsters. Two persons were seen running away from one of the fires.

On Oct. 13, the fourth and fifth fires were responded to; one in a dumpster near 10th Street in the city’s downtown area around 4a.m., the other in a vehicle on the 1200 block of 102nd Ave. just before 7:35p.m. Witnesses report they

saw two persons in dark clothing leaving the area prior to the arrival of Fire Department.

The sixth fire was reported on Oct. 14 in a garbage can in an industrial area. The person who reported the fire told respondents that there were two voices heard before the smoke was seen.

RCMP and fire investigators believe that the fires of Oct. 12 and 13 are linked.

In a press release, the RCMP said that they are treating these incidents very seriously due to the danger to the public and the loss of property. They are asking the public to report any suspicious persons, and believe these individuals can be captured with the public’s assistance.

Anyone who may have witnessed these incidents or can provide information about this investigation is asked to call the Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700. If you would like to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and leave your tip.

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According to a report from PRRD staff, the borrowing would not occur all at once. For the sewage and septage receiving facility, the maximum annual tax requisition would be the greater of $2,157,985 or $0.33 per $1,000 of taxable land and improvements assessment for the service area.

Based on this year’s assessment for Class 1- Residential rate, residents would pay $0.12 per $1,000 of taxable land and improvements (less than $40 for a taxable assessed value of $300,000).

For the 10 potable water tank loader sites, the maximum annual tax requisition would be the greater of $2,707,985 or $0.40 per $1,000 of taxable land and improvements assessments for the service area. Based on this year’s assessment the Class 1 - Residential rate, residents would pay $0.16 per $1,000 of taxable land and improvement (less than $50 for a taxable assessment value of $300,000).

“I know we need to protect our potable water,” said Goodings.

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Good news everyone! Yours truly officially became an aunt last week.

My sister’s little bundle is named Finnigan, and though I’ve only seen a dozen pictures and had a brief Skype encounter, I can confirm he’s really small and really cute.

He looks perfect.

That said; I hope I’m not walking into any baby stereotypes here, but to me, a non-mom with limited baby experience and an untrained eye, all babies sort of look a like, don’t they?

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They have soft, plushy skin that makes you just want to poke them, and they either bare a resemblance to an alien (a cute one) or a

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Back to all babies being cute. I’ve read that some scientists believe that adults are evolutionarily programmed to find babies cute. It’s nature’s way of ensuring that we take proper care of them. Or, it could just be human instinct.

Regardless, Fin is here and I can’t wait to meet him in person, so I can start the long road to making him into a spoiled little brat.

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Peace Valley land owners need to be heard Dear Editor, If citizens of British Columbia are going to be forced from their lands and livelihoods, don’t they deserve to be heard directly by the decision-makers?

When I met with Liberal Energy Minister Richard Neufeld in 2006, he agreed (in writing) on behalf of the Crown, to have Cabinet members meet with Peace Valley farmers and ranchers, before making a decision to evict them for the Site C dam.

In mid-August this year, I emailed copies of Mr. Neufeld’s letter to the provincial Ministers of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, as well as the Premier. I requested that they visit the Peace and meet with affected residents, before their final

decision on Site C, which is anticipated this month.

I also sent registered letters. Hearing nothing by mid-September, I phoned each Ministry and yet still have not received the courtesy of a response. It is now October and the decision soon is approaching.

It is unethical for these decision-makers not to fully consider and bear the weight of their determinations by meeting face-toface with those whose lives will be drastically impacted by such decisions.

Ken Forest, Director Peace Valley Environment Association Fort St. John

Battle to stop Site C not over yet

Both the federal and provincial governments have issued approval for the environmental assessment certificate on the Site C dam in northeastern BC today, but the fight to protect the province from this project is not over yet, according to the Peace Valley Environment Association.

“We are disappointed to hear that both the federal and provincial governments have not listened to the advice of numerous experts and the Joint Review Panel regarding Site C,” says Andrea Morison of the Peace Valley Environment Association.

The Joint Review Panel’s report on Site C stated that there had to be an unambiguous need for the power while at the same time stating that there would be numerous significant impacts and that there was no need for the power at this time.

Further, the Joint Review Panel recommended that the project be more thoroughly reviewed by the BC Utilities Commission. The Panel expressed concern about the costs of the project as well as the projected demand forecast by BC Hydro, stating that these issues required further, indepth review by the independent Commission.

Experts at the hearings stated that there was no need for

Site C at this time and provided detailed analysis of the alternatives that should be considered in the future. Many alternatives would create cost efficiencies as they could be built on an as-needed basis in locations close to the areas of need.

The Treaty 8 First Nations, in whose territory the project is planned, stated several times in the last few months that if government chooses to proceed with Site C, then intend to take court action. The Joint Review Panel determined that there were many significant adverse and unmitigable effects that would result from the project, impacting treaty rights and cultural practises.

Site C would also flood over 30,000 acres of farmland in the northeastern BC, including some of the only Class 1 and 2 lands in the province. “It’s surprising that both levels of government would make this decision at this time, especially in light of the fact that there was major media coverage of the recent study that determined that BC food prices will increase by up to 34% within the next few months because the lands we rely upon on California are drying up due to global warming,” says Morison.

The province has the environmental assessment certifi-

cate in hand; however the final approval on the project is still outstanding. It remains to be seen whether the provincial cabinet will issue final approval for the project given the significant outstanding concerns.

Andrea Morison, MA Coordinator, Peace Valley Environment Association

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4. Include all staging areas, camp facilities and the dam itself in City boundaries

Infrastructure completed an assessment of the traffic impacts on regional transportation corridors to find ways of upgrading roads that will be negatively impacted, and otherwise mitigating the regional impacts.

Because the region-wide analysis did not consider city streets, B.C. Hydro will complete an analysis specific to Fort St. John.

B.C. Hydro will also complete a Transportation Monitoring and Mitigation Plan for city streets, at council’s request. This would include traffic counts, and intersection and route service performance analysis.

A shuttle system will transport the project workforce from camps to the Fort St. John area and airport.

The City is no longer considering a boundary extension to include the Site C damsite.

7. Conduct a basin-wide assessment for the Peace River basin

5. Offset the cost of addressing impacts through payment

The City is still advocating for this, as is the Regional District, Treaty 8 Tribal Association, local First Nations communities, and other municipalities.

Negotiations with B.C. Hydro are ongoing.

B.C. Hydro did provide funding to the City to cover some of the costs of participating in the environmental assessment process.

8. Develop and implement an master plan for the Site C reservoir

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material extraction, transportation and operations times.

There will also be site reclamation plans, contractor mitigation plans, and a storm water retention pond designed for the site.

The land used for the construction staging area will be returned to the industrial land inventory following completion of construction.

6. Enhance the regional transportation system through investments by B.C. Hydro and the Province B.C. Hydro and the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and

B.C. Hydro will establish and operate three new permanent boat launches and day use sites, at Cache Creek, Lynx Creek and Hudson’s Hope, and enhance Alwin Holland Park. They will also provide a Community Recreation Site Fund to support new shoreline recreation sites.

In addition, B.C. Hydro will fund the development of a B.C. Peace River Site C Reservoir Navigation and Recreation Opportunities Plan to help local communities plan for boating and recreation opportunities.

B.C. Hydro will also develop and manage a public safety management plan dur-

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10. Establish a monitoring program to identify and address any unforeseen impacts and issues A significant number of monitoring and mitigation plans will be developed. These will include monitoring of air quality, water protection, traffic, housing inventory and police services. The City will be involved in all of the major regional monitoring programs.

B.C. Hydro and the City have developed a Mitigation and Monitoring Plan for the city’s water supply and transportation. As such, the City will be alerted of any unforeseen impacts from the construction or operation of Site C on the city’s water supply or streets, and B.C. Hydro will be fully responsible for repair costs.

In addition, the City has requested the development of a legally binding dispute resolution process to ensure residents’ interests are protected.

11. Enter a formal agreement incorporating all commitments.

The City continues to work with B.C. Hydro towards a final agreement between the two parties that would protect and promote the interests of the City if the project is approved.

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FSJ’s 31st annual Art Auction was a night to behold!

FORT ST. JOHN – Live music, more than 70 pieces of artwork of a very high quality, a four course meal with complimenary champagne and red and white wine made the art auction’s tradition of excel-

lence even more wonderful. The event outgrew its former venue and was held this year, for the first time, at the Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St. John.

2014 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60 TRUSTEE ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the aforesaid School District that an election by voting is necessary to elect one School Trustee’s in Zone I for a term commencing December 1, 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are; SCHOOL TRUSTEE – One (1) to be elected in Zone I Surname CLARY SEWELL-STRINGER

Usual Names TANYA LINDA

Jurisdiction of Residence FORT ST. JOHN FORT ST. JOHN

ZONE I-Legal description That area: Bounded: on the north by the 58 north parallel of latitude; Bounded: on the east by the British Columbia-Alberta border Bounded: on the south by the Peace River from the British Columbia-Alberta border westerly to the Beatton River; and Bounded: on the west by the Beatton River from the Peace River northerly to Black Creek, then Black Creek from the Beatton River northerly to an intersection with a line running due North from the northeast corner of District Lot 1477, and then due north in the said line to the 58 north parallel.

(Clearview Elementary-Junior Secondary School) NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the aforesaid School District that an election by voting is necessary to elect three School Trustee’s in Zone V for a term commencing December 1, 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are; SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Three (3) to be elected in Zone V Surname BOUGH PASICHNYK RICHERT SNOW THOMPSON

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Usual Names GEOFF DARRELL JEFFREY BILL JARET

Jurisdiction of Residence FORT ST. JOHN FORT ST. JOHN CHARLIE LAKE FORT ST. JOHN FORT ST. JOHN

ZONE V-Legal description That area: Bounded on the north by the 58 north parallel of latitude; Bounded on the South from the confluence of the Peace and Halfway Rivers, Eastward to the West boundary of the Taylor zone (previously described). On the East the boundary shall be the West boundary of the Taylor Zone, thence north to the Beatton River, thence N.W. along the Beatton River to the confluence of St. John Creek and the Beatton River, in the vicinity of Sections 14 and 15, Twp. 84, Range.

18, thence N.W. along the Southern boundary of Zone 2(previously described) to the Alaska Highway, thence North along the Alaska Highway to the 58N parallel of latitude. The Halfway River shall form the West boundary from the confluence of the Peace and Halfway Rivers North to 58N parallel (as previously described).

(Charlie Lake, and all Public Schools, Fort St. John, Upper Halfway Schools)

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5, 2014, and -Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Pomeroy Sports Centre 9324-96 Street, Fort St. John, BC (Zone V) Peace River Regional District office 9505-100 Street, Fort St. John, BC (Zone 1)

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors for School District Trustees: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: POMEROY SPORTS CENTRE – 9324-96 Street Fort St. John, BC (ZONE V) CHARLIE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (ZONE V) WONOWON SCHOOL (ZONE V) HALFWAY GRAHAM COMMUNITY HALL (ZONE V) CECIL LAKE COMMUNITY HALL (ZONE I) ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Anyplace for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

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Chetwynd forum inspires hope despite closures JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca CHETWYND - While the news of falling coal prices, mine closures and temporary layoffs, has left many in the northeast uncertain about the industry, the message at the 10th Annual Community Coal and Energy Forum was one of hope.

The forum, hosted in Chetwynd on Oct. 9, included presenters such as representatives from Twin Sisters Native Plant Nursery, Avro Wind Energy Inc., HD Mining, Ridley Terminals Inc., the Industry Training Authority and Spectra Energy.

Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett also made a presentation reaffirming the importance of the mining industry. He said that the mining industry is a $7 billion industry in the province, and that B.C. is the largest exporter of coal in the country.

Bennett is expecting coal prices to rise and the industry to turn around.

“I came here expressly because we are in a down cycle, we are right in the trough. Prices were high in 2010/2011, they went down by about a third since 2012. They are going to go back up,” said Bennett.

“The northeast coal sector right now is on its knees and we need to get it going again, but there is opportunity here, compared to a lot of places, not only in B.C., but across Canada, so that’s the good news,” he said.

He said that given a few more years to develop, the northeast coal industry could be as sustainable as the coal industry in the southeast. Bennett said because the southeast has been in business for 50 to 60 years, they have had time to develop systems to become highly efficient.

“The northeast coal sector is still in it’s early stages, they haven’t developed their mining operations to the same level, they aren’t as developed, and they don’t have their costs per tonne of coal to where it would be if they would have had four or five years, or even ten years to work on it long term. What we hope in government is that they [companies] will stay committed,” he said.

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Companies like Teck Coal and Anglo American have already made significant investment in the area; because of that, Bennett is confident they won’t desert their operations completely. He said that Premier Christy Clark is hoping to build trade relationships with Brazil and India to open up more opportunities for the industry.

“Investors should be confident in the long term... this place is going to get going,” said Bennett. “It’s a question of timing.”

He referred to the coal industry as the crazy uncle, that is being overshadowed by ‘sexy’ liquified natural gas.

According to Bennett, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, Shirley Bond, has been working with the community of Tumbler Ridge to help find jobs for some of those 700 workers who were laid off in April. He said that Anglo American has transferred 20 people to another operation they have in North America.

He said that when the prices come back to a sustainable amount, at least two large companies will be operating in the area, but that in the interim, we have to look after the people.

“We will do everything we can as a government to help those families find something, but part of my

Photo Credit Jill Earl Minister Bill Bennett addresses the Chetwynd Coal and Energy Forum.

message is also, don’t give up on the coal sector, because we are moving in the right direction. It doesn’t feel like it now, with the mines closed,” said Bennett.

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TOUCHSTONE OF THE ARTS

DANCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMBINE IN A TOUR-DEFORCE OF THEATRICAL SURPRISES. Delighting audiences both young and adult with its magic and playful choreography, iLumiDance, October 24th in the NPCC Theatre, is a tour-de-force of virtuosic dance and cutting-edge technology. Combining electro-luminescent wire, fiber optic fabric, black light and other special effects, Rainbow Dance Theatre’s artistic directors Valerie Bergman and Darryl Thomas have created a world of wonder in this exhilarating production.

The audience is transported into a magical world where humans morph into animals, flowers grow to amazing proportions and defy gravity with a humorous “Waltz of the Flowers” variation, and serpents and owls disembody and reassemble or fall and recover “matrix” style in the blink of an eye. Constant visual surprises and athletic virtuosic dancing delight audience members young and adult alike.

Dancers, gymnasts, figure skaters, and all those who love the world of movement, lights and technology...this is a must see.

Special pricing available for student groups! UPCOMING AND EXCITING: Toopy and Binoo return with another great adventure…”The Fun and Games Tour” with two shows on October 25 at 1pm and 4pm. Stage North presents suspense, deception, fencing, comedy, drama and romance with Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily on Oct 31, Nov 1, 6, 7, 8.

Tickets for these shows and more available now at the North Peace Cultural Centre Box office or online tickets.npcc.bc.ca

UPCOMING AT THE CENTRE: OCT 24

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VIRTUOSO GRAVITY DEFYING DANCE! PEACE GALLERY NORTH, OCT 24-NOV 8 FUN AND GAMES TOUR AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY PRESENTED BY STAGE NORTH OCT 31, NOV 1, 6, 7, 8 AT 7PM

GET TICKETS AND INFORMATION AT THE BOX OFFICE 250.785.1992 OR tickets.npcc.bc.ca KIDS DRAMA CLUB (6-15 YEARS) Oct 14-Dec 8, Tue 5:30pm-7:00pm

Kids Drama Club welcomes students to explore theatre (Performing the Musical Annie in June 2015) through improvisation, script analysis, and physical and vocal approaches to performing. Build selfconfidence and learn to be part of an ensemble as you work towards an end-of-term performance. Students interested in parts in the year-end performance are asked to enroll in all 3 sessions of the Kids Drama Club.

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“Nature’s Best” Exhibit at Peace Gallery North Oct 24-Nov 8 Join Peace Gallery North for “Nature’s Best”, an exhibition celebrating nature in all its glory. Various mediums, such as painting, textiles and sculpture by artists Jean Taylor, Ken Forest, Chris Cushway, Mimi Needlay, Gary Fellows, Alan White and Josh Kolay are featured. The gala opening takes place Friday October 24th, 7-9pm and the exhibition continues during regular Gallery hours until November 8th.

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Destination BC to announce changes next month

JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Tourism stakeholders across the province will have to wait another month before Destination BC’s new corporate strategy is released.

The Crown corporation has said that they will be releasing their new corporate strategy, marketing plan and tourism brand at the B.C. Tourism and Hospitality Summit on Nov. 4.

A letter to tourism partners in the province outlined several changes, but the lack of finer details has local tourism development coordinator, Samantha Gibeault, concerned.

“I’m just worried,” she said.

In her letter to tourism stakeholders, president and CEO of Destination BC Marsha Walden, said that they would be focusing on co-operative marketing, destination development and travel trade and travel media relations in the future. The letter stated that benefits would included increased co-operative marketing funding, de-centralized access to funds, multi-year funding, greater strategic alignment and marketing management flexibility.

While Gibeault thinks Destination BC’s efforts will help promote the provincial tourism brand, her concern is that the impact of smaller Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) may be lost with a unified approach.

“I’m concerned that there are assumptions made that aren’t going to fit for the

entire province, that there are assumptions based on Vancouver...So I’m worried that as the north, we are going to be lost in marketing that’s only tailored to the south,” said Gibeault.

“I’m just worried that we are going to lose market share, a) as the north, and b) brand recognition as a province. Are they only going to market ski and golf in the same day? Cause that’s not here,” she said.

As a part of the new program, Walden suggested that that there could be changes made to Regional Destination Marketing Organizations (RDMO). She said new service agreements were being negotiated with the six provincial RDMOs and that they are looking to redefine their roles.

Some changes could include: having the primary role of the RDMOs as supporting the destination development plan, withdrawing the RDMO’s responsibility of allocating marketing funds to tourism stakeholders in their region (Destination BC would take on that responsibility), and implementing longer-term service agreements that are more tailored to the region’s needs.

“We are a part of Northern B.C. Tourism and there are changes that are being proposed to the regions, and the reason we are concerned about those changes is because the RDMOs help elevate the communities within the region,” Gibeault said.

“Our regional office connects this massive region, over 50 per cent of the province, together through marketing initiatives, stakeholder issues, and events. I am concerned I will lose a means to have a fin-

ger on the pulse of the north if the regional office disappears,” she said.

Gibeault said that DMOs like Tourism Dawson Creek benefit greatly from their partnerships with regional organizations like Northern B.C. Tourism. Through Northern B.C. Tourism, Gibeault said Tourism Dawson Creek is able to participate in Community Tourism Opportunities that help to create products like Dawson Creek’s Downtown Walking Tour, and the Mile Zero Coupon Book.

Tourism Dawson Creek is also able to leverage advertising dollars through the partnership, attract travel writers to the region, and participate in an ishare program that

focuses on the promotion of all northern communities.

“I fear that we, as the DMO for Dawson Creek, we are going to be losing all these opportunities that are tailored for the north,” she said.

“A lot of these programs we would struggle to fully fund ourselves, we got them through Northern B.C. Tourism. My fear is what’s going to happen? Are we going to have those levers to ensure that we can still create and stay on trend with the traveler? Or are we just going to fall by the wayside?” Gibeault said.

She’ll have to wait until Nov. 4 to find out.

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SLAUGHTER CATTLE

On Thursday, October 16, 2014, 2480 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 115.00-124.00 D3 - D4 Cows 105.00-113.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 125.00-150.00 Bologna Bulls 125.00-147.00 Feeder Bulls 130.00-150.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Cow/calf pairs younger N/A Cow/calf pairs older N/A Older Cows N/A Milk Cows N/A

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

194.00-210.00 205.00-225.00 225.00-242.00 240.00-258.00 250.00-272.00 283.00-305.00 325.00-350.00 340.00-370.00

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

184.00-203.00 204.00-215.00 212.00-228.00 228.00-240.00 240.00-258.00 258.00-271.00 265.00-370.00 300.00-330.00

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Who is the FSJACL? The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is an organization dedicated to ensuring that people with developmental disabilities are able to lead active and productive lives in their communities. It was founded in 1960 by parents who dreamed of a better life for their sons and daughters. They wanted their children to learn in school, have friends and be accepted in their communities.

The FSJACL has been accredited since 2005 by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Being an accredited organization means the organization has passed in-depth reviews of their services against internationally recognized standards.

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The FSJACL offers a variety of services: Our residential programs provide a wide range of supports to people with developmental disabilities. This ranges from 24 hour support for people who have high needs, to less intensive supports to those who live semi independently.

A Supported Employment Program provides support for individuals and employers to ensure individuals have opportunities for “Real Work for Real Pay”.

A Day Program that facilitates assistance daily living skills such as shopping, cooking, housekeeping and budgeting to assist people to live as independently as they can in community.

Respite services for families in the community who need a break from caring for their loved one.

A Home Sharing Program that contracts with people in the community to share their home with a person with a developmental disability and provide guidance and support.

The FSJACL’s Mission: “Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to achieve full and meaningful lives in our community by providing resources to individuals and families”

“Mentorability” Providing Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities to be Employed Residents in Fort St John who have disabilities will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals as they work towards careers. For the month of October, the FSJACL is participating in the “Mentorability”, an initiative facilitated through Inclusion BC. Our Employment Coordinator, Sheri Ashdown, is the local “Mentorability” Coordinator for Fort St John. The goal is to get more people with disabilities employed. The program matches business “mentors” with someone with a disability and the person spends a few hours in their business. Our community has welcomed this and we have a number of matches that have received mentorship.

Mentorability Leads to a Successful Employment Match at Safeway Carmella Klassen recently moved from Dawson Creek where she left her dream job at Safeway to live with her family in FSJ. When Carmella heard of the Mentorability program she became very excited and naturally chose Safeway as a place to be mentored. Safeway’s staff member Maria Green was her match for the mentor program.

After Carmella’s first meeting with her mentor and the FSJACL Employment Coordinator, Safeway decided to hire Carmella. Carmella has started her new position at Safeway and works closely with her mentor. Maria Green stated “Carmella is a great employee. She gets along with everyone and is always so happy. We are so pleased to have her on our team.” Carmella looks up to her mentor and is gaining a strong work and personal relationship with her. Carmella looks forward to going to work and even goes early just to spend time with Maria. This was a very successful match and both mentor and protégé hope it turns into a long and successful employment placement.

October is Community Living Month!

In the past, families were told not to bring their babies with disabilities home from the hospital, but rather to leave them in the hands of the government where they would be placed and isolated in large institutions which were places of brutality and denial of humanity.

In 1981, a very emotionally charged initiative began to close institutions where many people with developmental disabilities had lived most of their lives. They were brought back to the communities where they were from – and so “Community Living” began.

At the beginning of October, associations from across the province join together to proclaim October as Community Living Month. Throughout the month, please join us in celebrating the gifts and contributions that people with developmental disabilities bring to our vibrant community.

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Isabelle finds a great match at Overalls Laundromat Angelina owns and operates Overalls Laundromat in Fort St John.

Once Angelina heard about the intent of the Mentorability project she signed on right away.

Angelina was matched with Isabelle Paynter who had expressed how she would like to be employed in a laundry mat for some time now and was very excited about the opportunity to be mentored by Angelina. During the tour of the Laundromat, Angelina discussed everyday tasks that were included in her routine. She gave Isabelle the opportunity to try these tasks and Isabelle completed them all, with no issues. Within 20 minutes of this meeting Angelina saw Isabelle’s skills and positive attitude and she offered Isabelle a paid employment position at the Laundromat. Isabelle accepted this job and the Employment Coordinator is currently working with Angelina to complete the employment process.

Pops Pizza and Pasta provides mentorship Dustin loves his pizza and ribs. He will tell you all about how they make it at home and especially the way he likes it. His “Mentorability” match is a local business called Pops Pizza and Pasta. Dustin was quite surprised when his mentor Tony showed him how different pizza was made, with the machines to mix the dough and different machines to cut up the vegetables. After the tour Dustin was able to spend time washing vegetables and with one demonstration used a machine to cut them. He was very intrigued by how the business operated and spoke about how he would enjoy working in a place like it.

We hope that this could lead to a potential employment opportunity for Dustin.

Moose FM a great mentor for Taylor Taylor Zeck is 18 years old and loves country music. She listens to it faithfully and you can catch her singing it often. Her favorite radio station in FSJ is the Moose and through the Mentorability project she was matched with the station. She got to hang out with the radio announcer Beth Morrison in the “on the air booth” where she was shown all the aspects of the station including a sneak peek into the production room where a commercial was being created. Taylor was thrilled to see how the station gets texts and requests from the Moose FM app and even corresponded with Beth through it while there. Taylor was glowing this entire meeting, she didn’t want to leave the station and continues to express how much she enjoyed her time there. Thanks Moose FM and Beth Morrison for being a wonderful mentor!

Special Thanks to DGS We would like to extend a very special thanks to John Cunningham, Chris Simons, Lee Bedell, Tim Rankin and everyone at DGS Astro Paving. We have been honored to be invited to join them in their Invitational Golf Tournament for the last ten years and each year we are more amazed by the funds raised by DGS and businesses involved in the tournament. DGS has also been a platinum sponsor for our annual event, “Of The Vine” for several years. Not only are they an amazing and wonderful sponsor and supporter of our organization, they are a great team and we are truly thankful to have the honor of working with this community minded business. Through their efforts and support they have helped to raise over $230,000 since 2008 for our organization. DGS has made a huge difference to the lives of those living with disabilities in our community. DGS received the 2014 Community Support Award from the FSJACL Board of Directors. Thank you DGS!

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Talks with Northern Health prove promising

expect if you come to this clinic,” explained De Smit.

A long term goal is to eventually have the Community Primary Care Clinic take over the Unattached Patient Clinic once it serves its short term purpose of filling gaps in the current system.

The new clinic is expected to be operational for new physicians in December. However, the exact structure hasn’t been worked out yet.

“They [physicians] don’t have to be on contract, they can be fee for service, but with a fixed income that is comparable to what the other two clinics are,” said De Smit. “We don’t want to de-stabilize the other two physician practices at this time.”

However, a rift between clinics is already forming due to differences in pay and responsibilities between private practitioners and Northern Health recruits.

“We have now a situation in Fort St. John where a physician working in the unattached patient clinic has no responsibility beyond the clinic. That means no after hours work, no night work, no weekend work. All patients that are now Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott attached to the unattached clinic who get admitted to this The Concerned Citizens for Health Care hosted a public forum at the Seniors’ Hall on September 17, hospital, it becomes my responsibility to look after them,” and on Thursday, Oct. 16, the Concerned Citizens met with Northern Health, among others, to discuss said Dr. Page. how to move forward.

“You’ve created a division amongst the incoming physicians on the contracts that are being offered to these docThe meeting took place at the Fort St. John Hospital, tors, to folk like us who have been here 25 years, who are and was attended, among others, by MLA for Peace River paying $12,000 overhead a month,” he said.

BRONWYN SCOTT North Pat Pimm, Dr. Becky Temple, Northern Health’s “We’ve got physicians now working who, I’ll tell you reporter@northeastnews.ca medical director for the Northeast, and Angela De Smit, now, who will make sure they do not earn over $200,000 because then they pay no overhead. So they’re guaranteed FORT ST. JOHN – A new medical clinic projected to chief operating officer for the Northeast.

Mary Augustine, executive director with the North Peace $200,000 with no overhead. So there’s a division amongst be open by December, and doctors possibly coming once again from South Africa are two major developments that Division of Family Practice, was also in attendance, as was physicians.”

Dr. Kevin Page, who was sitting as the representative for Getting the structure of the new clinic right is a huge could help Fort St. John’s health services situation. priority, said Pimm.

The Concerned Citizens for Health Care met with North- the Division of Family Practice.

The meeting was designed to be an update on what’s “I want to be involved, and I think that’s the way we’re ern Health Authority on Thurs., Oct. 16, in attempt to move forward in addressing the city’s myriad health care staffing taken place since last month’s public forum at the Seniors’ going to get to this,” he said. “I know you guys want someHall, where hundreds of locals came to share their con- thing to happen three days from now, this is not going to issues. cerns, listen to the difficulties, and offer up solutions. happen in three days, I have to tell you that.”

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As Busy as a Beaver

Now that winter is fast approaching, it’s time for everyone to get as busy as a beaver in preparation of the months ahead of us. Although many people believe that beavers hibernate throughout the winter, beavers are actually non-hibernating herbivores. During the warmer weather, beavers eat many different kinds of vegetation, including leaves and twigs of trees and aquatic plants but when the temperatures kill off this tender vegetation, beavers eat the inner bark of trees.

With lots of sightings, this past summer was a particularly busy year on the lakes and rivers in the Peace region.

Beavers build dams on small streams to create deep water as the deep water becomes their defense against predators.

The dams are created from the part of the trees they do not readily ingest, such as gnawed branches, as well as mud from the bottom of the ponds or streams. They also use other elements from their surroundings to create these dams that may include rocks or mussel shells.

As winter approaches, the beavers become more noticeable and to help prepare for the winter months when their water may freeze, beavers chew down extra trees to store near the den, thus providing them with an additional food source.

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Photo Credit Jill Earl The Kiwanis Community Band moved their annual Oktoberfest celebrations to the Encana Events Centre last weekend, where approximately 550 people took part in the celebrations. International beer, pretzels and other German favourites were available for purchase, and a number of attendees also took part in horse races, wheelbarrow races, and dancing competitions.

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To make sure their dams are prepared for the winter months, beavers will chop down even more trees to help in the home-maintenance plan. These shelters, or lodges, are built along the shoreline and are generally cone-shaped with underwater entrances. When constructing these lodges, the beavers will build from the inside of the lodge to the outside.

Although there were numerous sightings on lakes this past year, the beaver is actually a river-dwelling animal and will generally use mud and create burrows along the riverbanks.

When winter strikes and the water freezes, beavers can be seen swimming under the ice. An adaptation that they have is that their fur has a thick underfur which acts as an insulation. Beavers have a scent gland that secretes an oil which they use to waterproof their fur as well as a thick layer of fat under their skin.

Through their architectural, constructional and numerous adaptations, these furry, water-loving creatures survive the winter months very well. Beavers are monogamous, mate for life and manage to raise a family of one to six kits in their lodge every winter ‌ thus adding to the idiom as busy as a beaver!

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“I am pleased to announce the Government of Canada’s support for the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality,” said Zimmer, in a press release.

“Infrastructure such as the Fort Nelson Community Trail increases community spirit, and provides a lasting legacy for northern B.C. communities.”

The funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, and is part of the Economic Action plan 2012, in which the Government of Canada committed $150-million over two years to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure.

“Fort Nelson’s Community Trail sustains the region’s social and environmental health,” said Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Bill Streeper, in a press release.

“It is a recreational beacon that is free of charge and open year round. This accessibility and extension project links the trail to sidewalks and provides parking to open it up to even more residents, especially those who have small children or mobility issues.”

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FSJ Flyers win against Fort Nelson Yetis in both weekend exhibition games BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The Fort St. John Senior Flyers won in their two weekend exhibition games against the Fort Nelson Yeti Senior Hockey Club on Sat., Oct. 18 and Sun., Oct. 19.

The Fort Nelson Yetis started off strong on Saturday’s game with a 2-0 lead in the second period, but the Flyers managed to score three straight goals and come out with a win.

Sunday’s game was a close one. With just 1:38 left on the clock at the end of the third, the Yetis tied it up to 3-3. Just a few seconds into overtime and Adam Horst snagged the win with an impressive goal.

“It’s been a rough couple of games for me, I’ve had a million chances and just can’t seem to put the puck in the net, so off the face off there I got a bit of an opening and I thought, just going to go for it right off the bat and get it over with if I can, and it worked out,” said Horst.

The team has a lot of new faces this year, but so far they’re off to a strong start.

“We’ve got a younger squad this year, younger than even last year, so I mean, some of the Huskies came up, some new guys new to town that are working here,

so it’s been good, they seem committed so far,” said Gerard Dicaire, the Flyers’ coach..

“We’ll see how it is on our first road game, how many guys show up for the bus at 5:00 [a.m.].”

The Flyers will face tougher competition later this week when they play against the Spirit River Rangers on Friday. They’ll have more work to do in order to have the same result as the weekend games.

“Just chipping pucks and getting our feet moving, like these young guys, they bring in a lot of speed with them, so it’s just getting in their mindsets to chip pucks and use their speed . . . little things like that,” said Dicaire.

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D.C.celebrates Community Living Month JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Programs and activities offered by the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living have changed as their clients’ needs have changed, but over the years their goal has remained the same; to help individuals with disabilities advocate for themselves.

October is Community Living Month in B.C., and to celebrate the abilities of people with disabilities and their contribution to communities, the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living (DCSCL) hosted an open house, potluck dinner and dance on Oct. 17.

“This is an opportunity, a real big push to promote awareness of Community Living. Community Living Month is a campaign about inclusion and celebrating the ability and skills of people with Photo Credit Jill Earl disabilities; they are equals in our commuMarla Reed pulls names for a prizes during the Dawson nity and they have stuff to offer,” said DCCreek Society for Community Living’s potluck, Oct. 17.

SCL executive director Marla Reed.

The Society provided service to 128 individuals * The JRP report noted: “Finally, if it is acceptable to burn The BC Government will soon decide whether to borrow an natural gas to provide power to compress, cool, and transport estimated $7.9 billion for the largest public infrastructure project (94 in ComB.C. natural gas for Asian markets, where its fate is combustion over the next 20 years - the Site C Dam Project (Site C). munity Livanyway, why not save transport and environmental costs and ing and 33 take care of domestic needs?”

Test your knowledge of Site C! in Assisted 6. The JRP recommended Site C alternatives be examined 1. Last May, a joint federal/provincial review panel (JRP) Living) from by concluded what about Site C? April 1, 2013 a.

The need for Site C has not been established a.

Bill Bennett, BC’s Minister of Energy and Mines to Mar. 31, b.

Information is lacking to determine whether the $7.9 b.

Clean Energy BC, a trade association of clean energy billion cost is accurate 2014. Their companies c.

The impact of Site C on BC Hydro rates needs more c.

BC Utilities Commission, an expert and independent employees scrutiny oversight body with a mandate to protect ratepayers, provided d.

The BC Utilities Commission needs to review Site C which reviewed Site C 31 years ago e.

All of the above 107,035 d.

SNC Lavalin, a global energy infrastructure company e.

Santa Claus hours of 2. BC Hydro provided over 18,000 pages of information to the JRP. How many pages addressed the $ 7.9 billion cost direct ser7. Calgary, Alberta is building the Shepard natural gasof Site C? powered energy plant to produce a comparable amount vice to indiof electricity to Site C. How much will the plant cost to a.

7 pages viduals and build compared to Site C? b.

64 pages 33,535 hours c.

229 pages a.

Same price, about $ 8 billion d.

513 pages of indirect b. $ 1.1 billion more c. $ 2 billion less support last 3. The JRP Report refers to a KPMG consultant’s review d. $ 6.5 billion less of Site C’s $7.9 billion cost. How many pages was the 2011 year; an inKPMG report?

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The Opportunity Centre, operated by DCSCL, works to enhance the abilities, skills, and quality of life of clients through a number of programs. They regularly offer day trips, community inclusion activities, volunteering opportunities, and safety and money managing workshops. They organize a navigator group, active living activities, and a Leaders Now group that encourages individuals to find their voice. “[It’s about] finding their voice and learning how to advocate for themselves. They are the ones that we hope will be mentors to our up and coming younger adults with developmental disabilities,” said Reed.

“We are trying to develop the sense that they are a part of the community...and empower individuals to find their voice, and advocate for themselves. The true testament of an advocacy organization is how well do people advocate for themselves, and that’s what we’re doing, we’re teaching people how to advocate for themselves,” she said.

While the Society aims to provide services that cater to all individuals, one of the challenges they are experiencing is finding activities that appeal to all clients. Approximately 29 per cent of their demographic is made up of individuals 60 years and older, and another 29 per cent are between the ages of 19 and 29.

Recently, the Society has also experienced a more diversified group taking part in Community Living programming.

“Our culture has changed in the city, we have a very much diversified ethnic background. A lot of people are coming in with a lot of values, so we had to learn not only for our staff base, but even our clientele has changed. We have people with varying cultural backgrounds that we never had before, so it’s been a real shift for us,” Reed said, adding that the Society has made an effort to host more cultural events, including an Oktoberfest on Oct. 18.

She is encouraging advocates, families and staff to take the time to talk about and celebrate Community Living Month with their friends and families.

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9. If Site C is not built, and the agricultural land in the Peace River Valley is not flooded, the fresh vegetables which could be grown there would fulfil the nutritional requirements of how many people? a. b. c. d.

2,000 people 25,000 people 250,000 people 1 million people

10. Which First Nations and supporting organizations will do whatever it takes to stop Site C? a. b. c. d. e. f.

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Under general prohibitions, staff have added to clarify that no person shall place a manufactured home upon a foundation without a permit where the the work or construction occurs within the Bylaw’s boundary. They have also removed a clause stating that no person shall repair a building if the damage exceeds 75 per cent of its assessed value as of the date of damage; staff felt that it is redundant to a section of the Local Government Act. They have also added language to the Bylaw to clarify that those outside of the Bylaw’s boundary wanting to voluntarily get a building permit for the construction of a single building on their property can not opt out of the service requirements once they opt in.

Section 3.1.2 has been removed, as it conflict with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Section 4.1 has also been removed because the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure no longer enforces access permits, and permits are no longer required for onsite sewage disposal.

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DAWSON CREEK - Last year’s Halloween Haunted Village was deemed spooktacular by attendees. This year the Family Friendly Events Committee hopes to keep the tradition alive for Dawson Creek’s boys and ghouls.

President of the committee, Al Cameron, said that planning for their second annual Halloween Haunted Village is already underway and that it’s shaping up to be a treat for the whole family.

The event, hosted at Pioneer Village, will offer games and activities in Sudeten Hall, and an opportunity to go trick-or-treating at the Village’s historic buildings. Cameron said that some of the buildings will be designed to scare, while others will be more appropriate for those younger participants.

Free hot chocolate, provided by Tim Hortons, and a fireworks display will top off the night “It [Haunted Villages] seems to be a growing trend, a lot of other communities have had them for quite a few years.

You can bring the whole family out there, you don’t have to worry about the kids getting in trouble going around the houses...they can get their treats and entertainment; it’s one stop shopping,” Cameron said.

Family Friendly Events Committee functions tend to always be a success. They host the Easter Eggstravaganza and co-host the Rotary Old Fashioned Christmas, hosted the Chili Cook-off in June, and hope to host a street festival next summer.

Last year the Halloween Haunted Village attracted over 2,000 people, Cameron said they were almost overwhelmed by those who showed up and had to run out to get more candy. This year organizers are expecting approximately 3,000 to attend.

“It was a total surprise. We almost scared ourselves last year, we opened the doors and it was a mass, so we are working on a better flow of traffic and better lighting,” said Cameron.

In preparation for the big night, committee members have cleaned out their attacks, scavenged garage sales and picked up every last piece of devilishly creepy decoration they could get their hands on. Cameron said purchasing decorations and a healthy supply of candy is a big expense for the committee, but that the donations they receive from attendees and from sponsors helps.

Cameron said volunteers to help setup, run the event, and cleanup are essential to the event’s success. The committee is still looking for some assistance in that department.

“We are always looking for volunteers. I can’t even really put a figure on it, just to help us decorate, to help us run the games, to help us tear down, clean up. It takes a lot and we don’t have as many as we would like to, and it means very, very long nights for those who stay to help,” Cameron said.

No matter how you participate in the event, you’re sure to be possessed by the Halloween spirit.

The Halloween Haunted Village runs from 6-9p.m. on Oct. 31. Call Cameron at 250-782-2174 for more information.

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The introduction to the bylaw, stating the Regional Board’s authority to regulate construction and adopt a bylaw, was also changed by the recommendation of a lawyer to match current legislation. To transition from Bylaw 1996, 2011 to Bylaw 2131, 2014, staff suggested that the new bylaw only apply to the permits received after it’s been adopted. Any permit application that was pending or in effect before Bylaw 2131, 2014 is adopted will be governed by the terms and conditions of Bylaw 1996, 2011.

The concerns and questions addressed during Oct. 9’s meeting will be presented to attendees of public meetings scheduled in Dawson Creek for Oct. 23 and in Charlie Lake on Nov. 5. After the meetings, changes will be considered and presented to the Regional Board.

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Beatton Journals: September 1914

Tues 1st Self painting new store. Kenny helping. Continues very dry weather. The Fire Ranger arrived and went up the hill to look at the fire which has been burning for over a month.

Wed 2nd The steamer left for H.Hope this morning. Mr. Jamieson also left over land to H. Hope. Self removing the Goods into the new store. Kenny helping. The River still falling.

Thurs 3rd H. Garbitt came in from the Surveyors Camp for a few supplies. Self very busy.

Fri 4th Self in office. Kenny at odd jobs. 2 men arrived from H.Hope on their way out. They brought down 12 bushels lime for us. Cloudy with a few showers.

Sat 5th Cloudy with a few showers.

Sun 6th Cloudy Mon 7th Self in office.

Tues 8th Self at odd jobs. 2 police men and the HB Man for H Hope arrived with Canoes from SS Peace River from

R Island.

Wed 9th Self busy in store. Report the SS Grenfall is stranded on a sand bar about 12 miles along here.

Thurs 10th A Raft with part of the Grenfell’s Crew passed down the River. Kenny left with a pack train to H. Hope taking up the H. Hope manager and police man.

Fri 11th Mr. Cartwright left this morning for the North with Pack Horses. Self in office.

Sat 12th Birley arrived from H.Hope. Cloudy and looks like rain.

Sun 13th Mail arrived this morning. Self very busy sorting the mail. Bob Fry arrived from the Crossing.

Mon 14th Self busy in store and office. Report came that the SS Grenville has got _____ to the water’s edge 12 miles above here. The mail left this evening.

Tues 15th Self very busy. Cold & stormy . Kenny came in this evening from H. Hope.

Wed 16th Self at odd jobs. Hidson left for Pouce Coupie prairie where is going ranching. He is the biggest crook that ever came to this country. Bob Fry left for the C______ River where he is going to put in the winter.

Thurs 17th Self very busy. Kenny went up and brought down the waggon from the Hay Camp.

Fri 18th Self in store all day. Cloudy and started to rain towards the evening.

Sat 19th Rain all day. Self in office. About 2 inches of snow on top of the hill.

Sun 20th A fine clear day. Some Engineers passed down the River.

Mon 21st A fine clear day. Self in office. Kenny at odd jobs.

Tues 22nd Self & the Boys taking up potatoes in the lower field. Continues fine weather. B Carmichael & B___ arrived from H Hope and continued down to Taylors flat.

Wed 23rd Taking up potatoes in upper field. A fairly good crop.

Thurs 24th Self in Office. Cadenhead arrived from H Hope with Revillon’s Freight. A big fire starting up again back about 3 miles.

Fir 25th Took the boys down to Taylor flat when Burt Carmichael took them down to the Crossing to school. Self walked back.

Sat 26th All hands taking in the potatoes and put them in the cellar. 85 sacks all together. A fine clear day. River rising.

Sun 27th A fine clear day.

Mon 28th Self in store fixing things up. Continues fine weather.

Tues 29th Self & Kenny white washing the store. Cadenhead arrived from H Hope. Also a prospector on his way out.

Wed 30th Self in office. A fine clear day. A big fire on top of the hill and looks as if the whole country is going to be burnt up.

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Watt’s Happening: Signs of Hope

United Nations climate summits are always a sign of hope. Nations from around the world meet and profess to take climate disruption seriously, and the issues finally break through into mainstream media.

Canada made a dismal showing at the latest round of talks, however. Our prime minister did not attend, and a presentation by our federal energy minister was essentially ignored. Everybody knows that Canada is headed in the wrong direction, except, apparently, Canada. Positioning ourselves to become THE major carbon emitter on planet Earth is not a popular move, because everybody will pay the price for our bad decisions.

Global carbon emissions continue to increase, and quickly. Overall, carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are up 40 percent from the time of the industrial revolution, but disturbingly, one quarter of that increase has occurred since the year 2000.

Things are getting worse, but at the same time they’re getting better. Lets have a look at some signs of hope and genuine action from around the world.

Climate march sets record In September, some 400,000 people converged on New York City for the People’s Climate March, the largest such march in history. More than 2000 climate events occurred in 166 countries, including 150 rallies across Canada.

Big companies take the lead Although some countries are dragging their heels around carbon pricing, big companies and investors are stepping forward to take the lead. A week before the latest UN climate summit, 3478 investors overseeing more than USD$24 trillion in assets pledged to support “stable, reliable and economically meaningful carbon pricing,” strengthen regulations for renewable-energy deployment, and more. Soon after, more than 1,000 institutional inves-

tors, financial institutions and companies (including leading oil companies and airlines) endorsed calls for putting a strong price on carbon pollution and boosting clean-energy investment.

Albertans sick of coal

A recent poll shows that 80 percent of Alberta residents want to get coal off their grid in favour of wind and solar.

Two-thirds of residents say they are prepared to pay more for electricity, if needed, to make the switch. I’ll bet the same could be said for most Canadians.

Battery breakthrough Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed a water-based organic battery that uses no metals and no toxic materials. It is ideally suited to large-scale energy storage, which will make evening-out the intermittent nature of renewables safe, cheap and easy.

The breakthrough centered around electro-active chemicals called quinones, oxidized organic compounds, found in plants, fungi and bacteria, which are used in photosynthesis and cellular respiration – the chemicals that nature uses for energy transfer.

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Wind power continues to be the fastest growing energy source in the world. Seimens has been building and installing wind turbines in North and South America since 2005.

They have recently passed the 10,000-megawatt mark, having placed 5,630 turbines in 110 operational wind projects.

That’s enough to power about 3 million homes.

Other large wind power companies who started earlier, like Vestas and Enercon, passed this milestone long ago.

No costs added Yet another global commission has concluded that fixing climate disruption should cost essentially nothing to the global economy. The study found that strong policies like carbon pricing, encouraging renewables with subsidies while phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, etc., would cost the global economy five percent more than would have been spent anyway, but if health care costs are factored in, the changes would end up saving money.

Clearly, technological answers to our climate and pollution problems are not as remote or as difficult as some would have us believe, and most folks are ready for a change to clean energy. We’re in this together, sharing a little ball of rock and a common destiny. Even a tiny bit of leadership is all it would take.

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• Oct. 23: Ladies Nite Out. The Princess House is hosting a free bingo at the Legion Hall Banquet Room, starts at 6:30-9p.m.

• Oct. 25: Toopy and Binoo Fun and Games, at the North Peace Cultural Centre, 1-3p.m.. The zaniness continues as best friends, Toopy and Binoo, return to the live stage in a brand new theatrical production, Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games. Get tickets online now tickets.npcc.bc.ca or call the Box Office during regular business hours 250-7851992.

• Oct. 30: Walking Dead Poets Society Spoken Word.

Join us at The Canadian Grind on Thursday Oct 30 for our Walking Dead Poets Society Spoken Word, 6:30-8p.m.! To celebrate Halloween and the recent premiere of The Walking Dead Season 5, we are hosting a themed evening of poetry, stories, slam, essays, comedy, zombie haiku’s, and other performances!

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• Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group.

Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more.

Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a nonprofit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants.

The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #209 10142101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250-785-5323 Ext 22.

• Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 pm every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication and leadership skills. Contact Joyce Hadland at 250-261-3886 or Lori Slater at 250-787-1912 for more information. No meetings during July and August.

• 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

• Nov. 1: Winter Wonderland Tea and Bazaar. The Catholic Women’s League of Fort St. John are hosting this event at the New Immaculata Centre behind the Catholic Church, 12-3p.m. Call Pat for more information, 250-785-4700.

• Nov. 8: 16th Annual Ladies Day Out. Hosted by the Fort St. John Dance Society at North Peace Secondary School from 10-4p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm to offer ample time for all your holiday shopping. Vendors include crafts, home décor, jewelry, clothes, baked goods and so much more! Each paid admission qualifies for a door prize entry. Bring a donation of food or toys for the Women’s Resource Society and receive an additional entry!

• Dec. 3: Christmas Candle Making. Certified Art Instructor Donna Folk will help you paint a beautiful Christmas Candle. This painting is extremely popular and makes a wonderful gift or family heirloom. Two classes being held Contact: 250-785-6595 or 250-261-8442 or email: dfolk2004@yahoo.com

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• Royal Canadian Legion. Meets every fourth Tuesday of every month at 7p.m. at the Legion to discuss fundraising. Everyone is welcome.

• Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866.

• Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652.

• “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10417 106 Ave. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 7853200 for more information.

• Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peercounselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre.

New location at #335 9909-100 Ave, Fort St. John. Please visit our website: northpeacepregnancycare.ca. To make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential.

• Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol.

Donate a minimum of five hours per month.

For information, call (250) 262-4530.

• Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Panebi at (250) 787-0261 for more information.

• New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

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• Oct. 31: Haunted Village. The Dawson Creek Family Friendly Events Committee will host a Haunted Village at the Pioneer Village on Halloween from 6-9p.m. Enjoy games, treat or treat, and entertainment. Admission by cash donation or non-perishable item to the Food Bank.

• Nov. 13-16: South Peace Players Dessert and Dinner Theatre at South Peace United Church in Dawson Creek.

Tickets can be purchased at Simple Pleasures. This year the Players will be performing “When Girls Collide” by Stewart Lemoine. Dinner Theatre is on Nov. 14 and 15, reserved seating only.

• Nov. 18: Workshop. The South Peace Seniors’ Access is pleased to host a workshop, “Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask,” presented by Reynars Funeral Home. The workshop starts at 1:30p.m.

Everyone welcome.

• Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more information.

• Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace!

ArtSpace classes are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with wonderful programming for all ages! Don’t miss out!

Register today for preschool, Mommy and Me, afterschool and adult classes! Check out the great selection of activities at www. npcc.bc.ca, or pick up a brochure at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Call (250) 785-1992 for more information or to register.

• Hearts for Adoption Support Group: Waiting families, adoptive families and wondering families/individuals are welcome to join us for adoption stories, resources and snacks! Meets regularly. For dates and times contact Joel or Gigi at 250-787-7559

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• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation).

Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Pam 782-5187 or Margaret 782-3221.

• ‘No matter how much time you have to spare, or what your interests are, ‘Better at Home has a volunteer opportunity for you!

From mowing a lawn to hanging curtains, there are lots of ways you can help seniors in your community. It can be as simple and enjoyable as stopping in for a visit or taking someone shopping. Can you spare a little

time to help a senior to remain independent in their home? Call ‘Better at Home’ at 250-782-2341 and see how easy and enjoyable volunteering can be.’

• Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open.

• Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek.

• Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info.

• Stream of Life (Korean Church) 433-95 Ave Dawson Creek BC V1G 1H4 Phone 250-219-8016 Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Bible Study: 7:00 PM (Wednesday) Intercession Pry:700 PM (Thursday)

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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 7889658 or 788-1100.

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• 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.

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Trick-or-treating safety tips Every year children anxiously count down the days until they are able to put on their costumes and head out into the neighborhood in search of candy. Although Halloween is meant to be a fun occasion for the young and the old alike, it can also be unsafe.

There are also a good deal of children who become injured before Halloween arrives, many of whom sustain lacerations when carving pumpkins.

Costumes may impair a child’s vision and motor function. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says that studies indicate Halloween is in the top three among holidays that produce the most visits to hospital emergency rooms.

Finger and hand injuries account for 17.6 percent of injuries, and children ages 10 to 14 sustain the greatest proportion of Halloween injuries. Trips and falls also account for a high number of injuries.

* Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes.

Although kids might want to wear shoes that match the costume, shoes that fit well and are comfortable are a safer bet. This will help prevent tripping and falling over cumbersome shoes. It also reduces the risk of developing blisters and discomfort when walking from home to home.

To make Halloween a safe holiday, children and adults can heed these suggestions.

* Go trick-or-treating in groups. Children should not be allowed to go out

in search of candy alone. Going in a group means that someone can get help if need be. Also, there is safety in numbers. Predators won’t view a child as an easy target if he or she is with fellow trick-or-treaters.

is owned by a trusted friend, kids should not enter homes for treats.

* Be visible. Since daylight saving time begins shortly after Halloween, there are fewer hours of daylight for trick-or-treating. When Halloween falls on a weekday, children have to wait until after school to venture out, and it can quickly become dark. Therefore, make sure that children are equipped with flashlights and put reflective tape on their costumes so they will be more visible to fellow pedestrians and motorists.

* Bring water. Costumes can become hot and uncomfortable, especially when worn for long periods of time. Be sure children have water to rehydrate themselves.

* Stick to the sidewalks. Children should stay on sidewalks and cross the street only at established crosswalks. * Do not enter homes. Unless a child is with an adult and the home

* Avoid candles and jack-o-lanterns.

A costume can easily catch on fire, so it is best to steer clear of candles, luminaries and lit pumpkins.

* Accessorize safely. Select flexible swords and knives if they are accompanying a costume. Avoid rigid items that can cause injuries. * Examine all candy before eating.

Before kids have their first bite, parents should inspect candy wrappers to determine if there has been any tampering. Also, avoid homemade treats from homes unless you know the people who prepared the items.

Children under the age of nine should be accompanied by an adult or responsible older child since they lack the developmental skills to cross the street on their own. This is a year-round tip that will help keep your child safe while you share good pedestrian habits and pass on a legacy of safety-minded behaviour.

Teach your child to stop at the curb, look left, right and left again, and to listen for oncoming traffic. This vital skill is especially important when children are distracted and excited. Never rely on traffic signals alone - use your eyes and ears to make sure it’s safe to cross.

Drive slowly in residential areas where children are more likely to be trick-ortreating. Did you know that drivers cannot accurately judge their own speed when driving? The higher the speed, the less likely you are to see a child pedestrian, and the harder it is to stop quickly.

Watch out for kids, many of whom may be wearing costumes with masks that make it difficult for them to see. With the excitement of Halloween, children may forget simple pedestrian safety rules. They have a tendency to dart out in the most unexpected places - the most common being between parked cars. Remember also that costumes can limit a child’s vision and they may not be able to see your vehicle.

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MLA, Peace River North

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Keep pets safe To help keep pets safe, it is best to consider the following tips for Halloween. * Keep pets indoors for the day. Animals that are frightened may run away or grow disoriented and get lost. Also, you never want your pet to be the victim of a Halloween prank. Sometimes black cats are stolen on Halloween. Dogs left outside may be at risk for teasing and taunting, too. * Don’t take dogs trick-or-treating. Although you may have a calm, well-mannered dog, the crowds in the neighborhood may excite man’s best friend, whose behavior might be difficult to predict. Also, other animals that get loose from homes when the doors are opened may provoke your dog. * Skip costumes for pets. You may think it’s a great idea to dress your pets in costumes, but there’s a good chance your pet does not share your enthusiasm. It may stress out the animal, so avoid pet costumes. * Be mindful of holiday decorations. Strings of lights, fake spider webs and other decorative items can be tripping hazards for pets, while electronic devices could pose a safety risk. Avoid lit candles in the home because cats or dogs may knock them over. * Keep pets secured in a bedroom or another quiet space. Your dog or cat may try to bolt outside every time you open the door to trick-or-treaters.

Instead, keep the animals in a bedroom or laundry area. * Store collected candy out of reach. Candy wrappers and the candy itself can be hazardous to pets. Therefore, store candy where pets cannot access it and be sure children discard candy wrappers.

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