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DAWSON CREEK - Northern Health announced an action plan for improved seniors’ health services at its Oct. 21 Board Meeting. The framework, which will be implemented over the next five years, is a result of the findings of the Healthy Aging and Seniors’ Wellness report released in 2014, and will focus on more effective delivery of health services for seniors. The framework was also developed from feedback gathered from 2013-2014 consultations with seniors and seniors’ groups. These consultations were conducted during public sessions, focus groups and First Nations focus groups. “We know that the seniors’ population in northern B.C. is growing more rapidly in proportion to the rest of the province, which has profound implications for the delivery of health services in rural and remote areas,” said Darryl Plecas, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors. “The action plan shows it was made for seniors’ in northern B.C. by aligning with the Ministry of Health seniors’ strategy and Northern Health consultation
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you never know,” Zimmer said. “I always said, it was never a shoe-in, I never considered my riding safe, so it’s a healthy way to view it. I think it just makes you work hard. Was I worried? I think right up until the very end, until you see that you’ve actually taken it, I think you’re always just a little bit curious to know where it’s going to end up.” Zimmer concedes that he and his Party, with the lost Parliament majority, will have their work cut out for them getting their agendas across the floor. “It makes it more difficult … I knew I had the Prime Minister’s ear, I would talk to him about issues and you can deal with things
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DAWSON CREEK - Now that the dust has settled after the 2015 Canadian Federal Election, candidates of the Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies riding are brushing themselves off and moving forward in various ways. Incumbent Bob Zimmer, whom most would say unsurprisingly held his seat for the Conservative Party of Canada for another term, spent Oct. 20, the day after the election, collecting campaign signs with his family, although he did have a few thoughts for Northeast News about not getting too comfortable in a particular riding. “The polling numbers were strong, but until you actually win,
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2015 election Continued from Front. directly, the Prime Minister and the ministers, so now it’ll just be another step,” he said. “But like I said before, you can get a lot done in Ottawa, you just have to work hard to do it. I don’t see it as being much different, it’s just going to be a little harder, but we’ll continue on the way I was before, I just need to work a little harder now.” Zimmer says that his prime focus going into this term will be advancing B.C.’s position as an economic player by promoting its LNG priorities: “LNG is the biggest one for me, just to make sure that the Liberal government understands what we need in B.C., and I think that’s going to be obviously my number one thing, is to make sure that keeps going forward.” Zimmer beat out newcomer Liberal candidate Matt
October 29, 2015 lot. Instead of talking about these bogus terrorism and security issues and war and all of that kind of stuff … I’m glad that we’re going to move away from that. And I’m glad to move into more socially progressive policies, I feel pretty good about all of that. I never would have thought, actually, in my wildest dreams that the Liberals would win a majority, so I guess I personally didn’t win, but I feel like the country is on a better, more positive path.” NDP candidate Kathi Dickie was back at work as the Director of Education at Fort Nelson First Nations on Monday, and is looking forward to what she thinks will be Canada’s return to pre-Conservative ideals; “I think Canada will become the gentle caring place that it is, so I’m very positive and optimistic about that,” she said. Dickie, whose running was also her first political experience, told Northeast News that meeting the people and travelling throughout the riding during her campaign reiterated what she already knew about northern values and needs. “I learned a lot about the people, I learned a lot about the challenges they face in their communities. I saw the challenges but I also saw that there are common values in terms of: people want to have good strong communities, they want to have a good strong economy, very
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Shaw by over 25 per cent of the total votes in the riding, an impressive margin not lost on Shaw. “The overwhelming feeling that I feel right now, is that that northern riding is a tough nut to crack, and I always knew that it was going to be, and it turned out to be just about as hard as I thought it was going to be,” Shaw said. “The fact is, I didn’t win, and a good showing doesn’t really amount to anything. It is what it is, and I did the best I could. I thought that there was such a Conservative backlash, that there might be a possibility to make some inroads, and I guess in a way, I did make some inroads, but as it turns out, it seems like practically an un-winnable riding, for anybody who’s not Conservative.” Shaw’s first experience in politics has left him with a tougher skin, he says, and he plans to write another book (Shaw is the best-selling author of the 2003 book “Great Scots! How the Scots Created Canada”) while he ponders whether he will run again in four years. Although losing in his own riding, he feels positive about a Liberal majority leading Canada. “I think that the national dialogue is going to change a
family oriented … Being born and raised in the north, I saw the effects of boom-and-bust economies on our towns, I’ve lived through it, and I see how important it is that we need to have a stable diversified economy, and my thoughts were reinforced by what I saw throughout the riding.” For Dickie, apart from indigenous, seniors’ and veteran’s issues, the most important Liberal platform item is the possible restructuring of the electoral system. She says a move away from the current first-past-thepost system will bring important voices to the forefront, such as from independent candidates and the Green Party, which came out of this election with only one parliamentary seat. Elizabeth Biggar, Green Party candidate who perhaps did the most zealous campaigning of the riding with a solo walk from Fort St. John to Dawson Creek and an organized protest at the gates of Site C two days before the election (the “Gates of Mordor”, she jokingly calls the gates), is also soothing the sting of defeat by focusing on the positive. “I have faith in Justin and I feel like, although his environmental policies are not even half of what Elizabeth May’s were, he’s still on the right track, and at least we got Harper out, so that’s the big one. We got our country back, so we’ll see,” she said. Libertarian candidate Todd Kellar and Progressive Canadian candidate Barry Blackman could not be reached.
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B.C. energy MOU Continued from Page 3. Climate Action Plan. This MOU, signed by Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, Jessica McDonald, president and CEO of BC Hydro, and Kariya, will “facilitate collaboration on key issues to strengthen British Columbia’s competitive advantage of reliable and affordable clean electricity and support continued investment and growth in the independent power sector” the Ministry statement reads. “The private renewable power industry has grown into an essential component of British Columbia’s reliable electricity network of diverse generation and provincewide transmission and distribution,” said Bennett. “IPPs are highly valued by First Nations, by local government and by the B.C. public. It is my goal that we maintain and grow the IPP industry in B.C. in the context of affordable electricity rates and good management of our highly regarded system.” The MOU is valid until Dec. 31, 2017. Key components include “improving procurement practices” for acquiring power from clean energy sources and improving communication with First Nations around the stewardship of clean energy resources. The MOU recognizes that collaborative work with First Nations groups is advantageous to the development of B.C.’s clean energy resources, Haslam wrote: “ ... This will support the Clean Energy Strategy in BC Hydro’s 2013 Padlocks ~ Keyless Entry Integrated Resource Plan to Door Closers expand the acquisition tarResidential~Commercial. gets under its Standing Offer Program for smaller projects under 15 megawatts with an emphasis on First Nations Participation.” Your Full Service Representatives from Locksmith each group will meet at least quarterly to take part in workshops about new and innovative technologies in the renewable energy sector. The MOU states that BC Hydro and government will not cease dealing with other renewable power associations which are not signatories to the agreement.
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We need a stronger Federal government role in health care!
It is unfortunate that our Canadian Government has abandoned it’s leadership role when it comes to Canada’s Public Medicare System. Said Federal NDP Health Critic, Libby Davies: “The federal government must work with the provinces to create health care reforms that ensure that Canadians continue to receive quality health care, and that this standard of care is guaranteed across the country. Canadians deserve equal access to affordable medications, team-based primary care clinics with doctors, nurses and allied health professionals; care across their lifespan; and preventative health education and resources.” Our Prime Minister and the Federal Health Minister should call for a First Ministers Meetings with all the Provincial and Territorial Premiers and Health Ministers in negotiating a new National Health Accord and expand and strengthen the Canada Health Act by implementing National Standards, especially for Home Care, Pharmacare, and Medical or Assistive Devices(including Ostomy and Diabetic supplies). Unfortunately, not once has Prime Minister Harper ever called for a National First Ministers Health Conference during his whole term in office (2006 - 2015)! In his March 28, 2014 email message, Federal NDP Opposition Leader, Thomas Mulcair states: “New Democrats are urging the Harper government to
work out a deal to ensure that every Canadian has access to physician and hospital care when they need it—regardless of the where they live, their economic or social status. This was the vision of Tommy Douglas who believed that “health services ought not to have a price-tag on them, and that people should be able to get whatever health services they required irrespective of their individual capacity to pay.” We know that there is an important leadership role for the federal government in health care delivery—the federal government should be providing a stable funding formula for the Canada Health Transfer, ensuring that all provinces and territories can provide a high standard of care and honour the Canada Health Act. But, instead of providing leadership and properly funding our health care system, the Conservatives are slowly strangling it. They’re changing the way they divide federal health transfers, leaving some provinces worse off. They unilaterally imposed 36 billion dollars in cuts to health care funding and continue to refuse to negotiate with the provinces and territories on the health accords. The result of all these Conservative cuts and inaction? Canadians will face a diminished health care system: even longer wait times, unequal standards of care across prov-
inces and territories, reduced front-line services, continued inflation in drug costs and reduced access to home care and long-term care.” As for Newfoundland & Labrador, we need to stress the importance of our provincial political leaders, especially the Premier and the Minister of Health & Community Services to join their Provincial and Territorial Counterparts from Canada’s 9 other provinces and 3 territories to call on the Prime Minister, the Federal Health Minister and the current/next Federal Government to come to the negotiating table and work out a new National Health Accord; to reintroduce the National Pharmaceutical Strategy and a National Pharmacare Program! And, the Federal Government needs to reverse it’s unilateral decision to cut $36 Billion from the Federal Health Transfers to the Provinces and Territories. Such a Hugh cut will restrict or prevent provinces, like Newfoundland & Labrador, to implement improvements in our overall healthcare system, including NLPDP; to build new Healthcare Infrastructure, like the Waterford Replacement Hospital Project and lower “wait-times” to see specialists, such as Psychiatrists, Publicly funded Psychologists, Neuropsychiatrists and other Health Providers. Edward Sawdon, St. John’s, NL
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Dear Editor Greetings to all conservatives that stole and vandalized election signs in the Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies riding. Your attempts to thwart the democratic process show your true colors. You do not deserve democracy. I wish you a lifetime of sour grapes and sand in your underwear to remind you of your extremely selfish, juvenile behavior. Thank you. Ed Pitt Dawson Creek
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Dear Editor: For more than 14 years, the community of Fort St. John has been a dedicated supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society through various fundraising events including our panCanadian Relay For Life event. And thanks to Fort St. John’s support, you have helped to eradicate cancer and support those living with cancer. As we gear up for next year, we are pleased to share some exciting changes being planned for 2016 including two new events being developed: Carnival for Hope – a new community event slated for June 11 and Daffodil Dash – a family-oriented 1km and 5km fun run - to replace Relay For Life. Big, national events require a significant amount of time and resources from our dedicated volunteers. We listened to your feedback about how we can offer better, more flexible options for greater community involvement. We are excited with these new events and have seen great success with the Daffodil Dash in other BC communities. Please join us and help those touched by cancer by bringing your passion to run in the Daffodil Dash or participate in the Carnival for Hope. Your support and involvement makes an impact and will help us create a future where no Canadian fears cancer. Volunteer committees are forming now and opportunities exist to be a part of this exciting new direction with the Canadian Cancer Society. For more information about how you can get involved and support these events, please contact us at howen@bc.cancer.ca 1-800-811-5666
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Drink tea in a winter wonderland bers would often bring a variety of food and other goodies on toboggans and horseback. "They started out supporting the church right from the beginning," said Forster. The bazaar and tea will have a couple of added elements to go along with the traditional fare. This year, a table for recycled jewellery and Christmas ornaments will accompany the crafts and goodies. Forester explained that when they had their Mother's Day Tea, the re-
Photo Credit Submitted From left: Iris Byra and Betty Lamothe serve treats at the bake table duing a previous tea and bazaar.
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cycled jewellery had been a big success. "We still have jewellery left over and we have had jewellery coming in since May," she said. The event, she said promises to be warm and inviting and Forster said she looks forward to it. Those who wish to rent tables are asked to call 250785-4700.
FORT ST. JOHN - Homemade goodies, tea, crafts and hot apple cider will make Christmas come a little early this year. The Catholic Women's League (CWL) from the Church of the Resurrection will gather once again put on the Winter Wonderland Tea and Bazaar. The event will take place at the Immaculata Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. "It's exciting, you meet a lot of people…and it's an outreach to the community," said Pat Forster, president of the women's league. The proceeds from the event will go towards a bursary at the North Peace High School for a Grade 12 Catholic girl who is active in the church in the amount of $500. Stay connected to The money will also go towards the church' s three-yearold centre so scouting groups and others can use it as a meeting hall. The bazaar itself will be a whole church affair and Forster explained they will get other women involved to help with the event. "We like to have our senior members involved selling tea tickets or whatever," she said, noting that they like to get all members involved including the younger women who will be the the waitresses. The hall will be set up with a homemade treats table, a tea table and this year they will open it up to the public who wish to bring homemade crafts. The tables can be rented for $25 and for those who just wish to attend, the tea will be $6 a person and children five and under will www.facebook.com/northeastnews1 get in for free. The Church of the Resurrection has been in the Fort St. John community for almost 150 year and will reach that milestone in 2016. Of those 150 years, 70 have included the CWL. Forster added that one of the charter members who is still a member of the church, happened to turn 95 earlier this year. "It inspires you, she's a great inspiration and she can twill us about the back history," she said. According to Forster, the original CWL began supporting the church by having church suppers, and mem-
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Seniors’ plan Continued from Front. from last year.” The Ministry of Health’s strategy is focused on providing more adequate community options for care in order to minimize inappropriate hospitalizations. This goal is also included in Northern Health’s action plan. A sub-strategy for end of life and pal-
liative care is also being developed. It will also focus on strengthening community based services. “We are committed to developing initiatives to address healthy aging and seniors’ wellness in consultation with key stakeholder groups,” said Charles Jago, Northern Health Board of Directors chair. “I am pleased to see that the results of consultations we undertook in 2013/14 have led to the development of a comprehensive strategy that will ensure the provision of services to support healthy aging.”
“LNG-Buy BC Business Kit” available STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training (JTST) announced on Oct. 15 that the “LNG-Buy BC Business Kit” is now available to B.C. companies that wish to “prepare for liquefied natural gas (LNG) opportunities in the province”. Part of the Provincial LNG-Buy BC program, the Kit was first introduced at the 2015 LNG Conference in Vancouver, and it is designed to help small and big businesses in the province enter and compete within LNG supply chains. The Kit outlines for local companies and contractors how they can become qualified to bid on goods and services proposals which will support LNG projects.
It is essentially a document which outlines the step-by-step process companies must take in order to become qualified to work with and engage with the LNG industry. Contents include procurement, health and safety considerations, financial considerations, how to bid, how to do business with LNG proponents, planning tools and contacts. General background and economic information about the industry is also included in the Kit. It can be found for download at http:// LNGBuyBC.ca. “LNG is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enable strong economic growth and provide employment opportunities for people throughout British Columbia,” said Shirley
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JULIA LOVETT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN The Fort St. John RCMP has issued a release asking for the public's help in finding Jason Lloyd Lambert. He is 28 yearsold with brown hair and is about 5'7. He is wanted by the police for breaking probation and other offences including theft.
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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’s Mission: “Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to achieve full and meaningful lives in our community by providing resources to individuals and families”
The FSJACL has been accredited since 2005 by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Being an accredited organization mean the organization has passed in-depth reviews of their services against internationally recognized standards. The FSJACL goes through this process every 3 years to ensure it continues to meet those standards. The FSJACL offers a variety of services: •
Our Residential Programs provide a wide range of support to people with developmental disabilities. This ranges from 24 hour support for people who have high needs, to less intensive support for those who live semi-independently.
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A Day Program that facilitates assistance in daily living skills such as shopping, cooking, housekeeping and budgeting to assist people to live as independently as they can in the community. The Day Program also has educational, social and recreational activities for individuals to participate in on a daily basis.
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Respite services for families in the community who need a break from supporting and assisting their loved ones.
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A Home Sharing Program that contracts with people in the community to share their home and lives with a person with a developmental disability and provide guidance and support.
“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 finding careers. For the month of October the FSJACL is participating in “Mentorability”, an initiative facilitated through Inclusion BC. Our Employment Coordinator, Sheri Ashdown, is the Mentorability Coordinator for Fort St John where the goal is to get more people with disabilities employed. The program matches business “Mentors” with someone with a disability. This person will spend a few hours in a business being mentored to learn more about the workplace, gain new experiences and some have even ended up getting hired by the employer. Our community has welcomed the “Mentorability Program” and as a result we have had many successful matches. One of our first matches this year was with a young man who loves comedy, has an unbelievable memory and admires the Canadian actor, Brent Butt. Brent is well known from TV Shows such as Corner Gas and Hiccups and was coming to the Cultural Center to perform. Our local coordinator contacted his manager and requested a meeting for when he was here. Brent agreed and was happy to be part of Mentorability. He met with Calvin before the show in the green room where they chatted about Calvin’s favorite episodes and Brent’s favorite foods. The Cultural Centre’s Manager, Oliver made it possible for Calvin, his mother Karen and the local coordinator to all receive tickets to the sold out show. The smile on Calvin’s face lit up the room and he has been telling everyone he sees about how he met the famous Brent Butt. For Calvin, this Mentorability experience was a dream come true. Brent Butt & Calvin Boyd at the North Peace Cultural Center.
October is Community Living Month! In past years, families were told not to bring their babies with disabilities home from the hospital, rather they were asked to leave them in the hands of the government where they were placed and isolated in large institutions, these institutions were places of brutality and denial of human rights. In 1981, an emotionally charged initiative began to close institutions where many people with developmental disabilities had lived most of their lives. They were able to move back into the communities they were from—and so “Community Living” began. Associations from across the province joined together to proclaim October as Community Living Month. Throughout the month of October we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the gifts and contributions that people with developmental disabilities bring to our vibrant communities!
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Pizza 73 Pizza 73 staff members Mike and Gagandeer agreed to mentor John Parenteau. When John arrived at the store, the staff were ready for him and waiting with his very own hat and apron. John got right to work learning how to make pizzas, dip-za bread and onion rings. He was able to use the deep fryer and other machines in the kitchen after only being shown once. John was thrilled that he was able to take the things he made home to his mother and could proudly say he cooked dinner for her. Pizza 73 let him keep his apron and hat and gave him a nice thank you note and other souvenirs from his time at Pizza 73. John said he loved it there and hopes to find employment making pizzas.
Gagandeer and Mike from Pizza 73 with John Parenteau
Rudy’s Car Wash Dustin Hatton was matched with Rudy’s Car Wash for his Mentorability experience where he was mentored by Sherry Rogers. He showed up in his work boots, safety vest and coveralls ready for the day. He learned how to clean the bays, including the floors and walls. Dustin got to clean a double bay learning how to push the big chunks of mud into the grates and the different aspects to the car wash. He was very diligent in getting it done with a large grin on his face the entire time. The entire staff at Rudy’s made it priority to chat with Dustin and even gave him a shirt to take home with him. Dustin was very proud of this and hopes to return in the near future as he was invited back anytime. What a great match!
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Lido Theatre The Lido theatre is a well-known hot spot in town for upcoming shows from comedy to live music. Owner Brian Kirschner mentored Kelly Clark in a position that is of high importance to his establishment, being the doorman to greet people coming in and ensuring people don’t walk out with alcohol. Kelly thoroughly enjoyed the experience and loved that he got to get out and meet new people. Kelly has been added to casual call in list as part of the LIDO Team and he looks forward to making extra money and continuing to meet new people. Brian Kirschner says “Adding Kelly to our LIDO team has been a good fit. He’s taken a task that we have had difficulties fulfilling consistently within our team; he’s great at it and he enjoys it. He’s great with the clients, guests and he fits perfectly into my staff team. Having Kelly as part of the LIDO is rewarding for everyone”. Brian Kirschner and Kelly Clark
A Special Thanks to DGS Astro Paving We were honored to be invited back this year as the charity for the DGS Astro Paving Invitational Charity Golf Tournament. DGS Astro Paving has been a wonderful supporter of the FSJACL for many years and we are always overwhelmed by their generosity. Since the golf tournament’s inception in 2008, DGS and the participating businesses have raised over $270,000 for the FSJACL. The funds raised from this tournament helped us purchase a wheelchair accessible home last year that was fully equipped with tracking and special equipment, which has helped a young man who uses a wheelchair move into his own home with support. A special thank you to Chris Simons, John Cunningham, Lee Bedell, Tim Rankin and all the great people at DGS; you’ve made a huge difference to the lives of those who have disabilities in our community.
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DCSS students vote Conservatively STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Conservative Party of Canada has little to worry about in the Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies riding, if the Oct. 19 Student Vote at Dawson Creek Secondary School (DCSS) is any indication of future voting trends. Conservative voters had a strong show-
ing at the school, as final results gave incumbent Bob Zimmer 40.85 per cent of the vote, well ahead of Liberal Matt Shaw who won 25.61 per cent of the students’ votes. The younger generation was kinder to the Green Party than their older counterparts, giving Elizabeth Biggar 47 out of 328 votes, making the Green Party the third runner up ahead of the NDP, Libertarian and
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Beatton Journal: October 1915
Fri 1st Self in office. Taylor came up for a few supplies. Carmichel arrived from Hudson’s Hope. A fine clear day. A hard frost last night. 2 Indians arrived from the North. Sat 2nd A fine clear day. Self in office. Johnny and George after Horses. Modest & Burbanks arrived from Clear Water Prairie. Mon 4th The Mail left today at noon. Cloudy and looks like rain or snow. Self & Boys putting potatoes in cillar. Had 90 Sks in upper field. Mr. Benot came in with his pack train for his supplies. He is leaving tomorrow for out. Porter & Pasture arrived from P R Xing.
Tues 5th Self & Boys as yesterday. Had 600 Sks of potatoes in lower field. Very cold and looks like snow. Mr.Fusett’s DLS pack train arrived on South side for supplies. Started to snow about 9 inches this evening. Wed 6th A fine clear day. Very cold this morning. Self at odd jobs. Water falling again. Thurs 7th Very cold this morning but after sunrise a fine day. Self putting carrots & turnips in the cillar. 2 Indians arrived from the North. They report the Wolves very numerous. Fri 8th Self at odd jobs. A fine clear day. A Government man passed down the River from up the Finlay River. He is looking at the River with regard to fixing the Rapids. 4 Indians arrived from the North Pine. Sat 9th Cold & stormy with a few showers of snow. The Boys went for a load of Hay. Self put up the stove in the store & office. Sun 10th Montigine and his band patched in on top of the Hill. Cold & stormy all day. Mon 11th A fine clear day. Self went across the River to see Mr. Parsons. Mr. & Mrs. Ogilivie came over for a visit. The boys haulling firewood. Tues 12th Blowing a strong gale of wind all day. Self in office. The Boys went for a load of hay. Montigine and a few others arrived from down the River. Wed 13th Self & Johnny haulling up sand and banking it around the house. George after horses. Jardine arrived from the North Pine and brought a few Beaver & Bear. Thurs 14th Self in store. Blowing a strong gale of wind all day. Cold towards evening. Mr. Greuthhouse arrived from Chimrose Prairie. A few Indians arrived from the North. Fri 15th A fine clear day. Adisless and his band arrived from the North and brought a few Beaver and Mooseskins. Old man Hunter arrived from PR Xing by way of Pouce Coupie. Mr. Fusett’s Survey party making a Raft below here a little way. Sat 16th A fine clear day. Self busy with Indians. A big fire started across at Ogilvie’s. His Hay & stable all got burnt down. Self & Mr. Birley & George went
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across but could do nothing to save the stable & Hay. Mr. Fusett DLS and party left on a Raft this morning. Sun 17th A fine clear day. The Mail arrived this evening. Baptiste LeLonde arrived from Pouce Coupie. Mon 18th Cold & stormy. The Mail left for Pouce Coupie. Also Cadenhead left with the Mail for H Hope. Taylor & Carmichel came up from below after the Mail. Snowing
Photo Credit Submitted Frank Beatton’s house near Old Fort. this evening. Tues 19th Self busy in store. A few Indians around. Cold & stormy with a few showers of snow. River Rising. Wed 20th Cold & stormy. Self very busy. Baptiste left for Pouce Coupie. Snow towards evening. Thurs 21st Cold & stormy all day with snow. Self busy with Indians. The River still rising. Came up about 2 ft. Fri 22nd About 6” of snow fell during the night but fine today. Self busy mudding the house. A lot of Indians around. River dropped last night. Sat 23rd Self as yesterday. Continued snowing until noon and then cleared up. Ice started to run in the River this evening. Sun 24th Ice running in the River this morning. A fine clear day but cold. Big Charlie around. Mon 25th Self in office. A light fall of snow. Jukase arrived. Ice still running. Tues 26th Rain nearly all day and ended up with snow. Self mudding hen house. The boys went for a load of hay and upset on the way home. Wed 27th Rain again with snow. Very little Ice running. Mild towards evening. Self as yesterday. Thurs 28th Blowing a strong warm wind, a lot of the snow gone. The hills almost bare. The telegraph wires got twisted that crosses the River and in trying to fix it one wire broke which was the Telephone to the Barracks. Self busy in store. Fri 29th A fine clear day. Self in store. A Raft passed down the River this afternoon. Very little Ice running. Sat 30th Self threshing some oats & wheat with a flail. A fine mild day. Cadenhead arrived from Halfway River. River still coming up. Sun 31st A fine clear day. Cadenhead & Reid working at the Telephone wire. They are going to string it across the River.
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DCSS Student Vote Continued from Page 13. Progressive Conservative candidates, who shared the remaining 48 votes. There were 15 spoiled ballots included in this count. The DCSS voters were part of over 850,000 students
who had voted across Canada by mid-day on Oct. 19., at more than 6,000 schools. The student votes represented 337 federal ridings; the final count echoed the results of the Federal election with the Liberals coming out on top with 223 seats, giving them the majority and leaving the Conservatives with 69 seats, the NDP with 40 and the Greens with 4. The Bloc Québécois earned one seat in Quebec in the Student Vote.
Notice of Public Hearing and Application to Participate: NGTL’s Towerbirch Expansion Project
Continued from Page 8. Bond, JTST Minister and Minister of Labour. “We’re entering an exciting time for businesses in B.C., and LNG is poised to become one of our province’s key industries. The LNG-Buy BC Business Kit can help businesses be first in line for the opportunities and connect local suppliers with industry.” According to the Ministry press release, if five LNG plants are completed in B.C., it could potentially contribute up to $1-trillion to B.C.’s GDP (gross domestic product), and create up to 100,000 directly and indirectly related jobs. As of September 2015, the release states, there were 20 proposed LNG producing projects which would potentially export from the coast of B.C.
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The National Energy Board (Board) has received an application from NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd (NGTL) for approvals to construct and operate pipeline facilities in northwest Alberta and northeast British Columbia that will be part of the existing NGTL System. The proposed Towerbirch Expansion Project includes approximately 87 km of new pipeline, three meter stations, and associated facilities including valve sites and pipeline tie-ins.
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Participating in this Hearing The Board will hold a public hearing for the Project and will conduct an environmental assessment pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 as part of the hearing. The Board must hear from anyone directly affected by the Project and may hear from those who have relevant information or expertise. The Board will allow participation in the environmental assessment by those with relevant information or expertise to contribute. If you wish to participate, you must complete an online application form. The List of Issues for the Project is available on the Board’s website and will be part of the form. There are typically two ways you can participate in a hearing: •
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The Application to Participate form will be available at www.neb-one.gc.ca/applytoparticipate starting 2 November 2015 and will close 27 November 2015 at 4:00 pm MDT. The Board will review each application and will inform everyone who applied whether or not they will be allowed to participate and how they can participate.
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DAWSON CREEK -During the week of October 11 to 17 Dawson Creek RCMP responded to two incidents involving extreme substance consumption while behind the wheel of a vehicle. On Oct. 12 a single vehicle accident occurred on Highway 97 North; upon arrival to the scene RCMP observed that the driver, a 27-year-old male, had passed out behind the steering wheel, and that there were multiple empty alcohol bottles strewn about the vehicle. The male was suspended from driving for 90 days after a roadside test was administered, and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days under the Immediate Roadside Prohibition Provincial act. The male was uninjured, an RCMP press release reported. On Oct. 16, BC Ambulance service requested assistance from Dawson Creek RCMP in the case of an unconscious male behind the wheel of a vehicle. The male was visibly showing signs of being under the influence of narcotics, and was taken to hospital by ambulance for monitoring. The 36-year-old was known to police as he had had contact with RCMP the preceding evening. He was issued a 24-hour driving suspension, an RCMP press release stated.
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• 9am-3pm- Fort St. John Farmer’s Market Visit the Fort St. John Farmers’ Market to sample a wide variety of locally grown, fresh & wholesome foods direct from the grower. Date: Every Saturday from May until December at The Fort St. John - Curling Rink - 9504 96th Street. • Stage North Theatre Society Presents Macbeth. Friday, October 30, 2015 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm. The first play in our 2015-16 theatre season, Macbeth, directed by Dawn Ljuden, is Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy, and tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Join us for this dark and most powerful production! You don’t want to miss this!! Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students/seniors, and $15 children. At the door adults $30, students/seniors $25, and children $20. Tickets available by calling the North Peace Cultural Centre box office at 250-7851992 or online at www.npcc.bc.ca (link is external) Contact: Lisa Behrens - 250-785-8118 • Community Bridge 2015 Haunted House. Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 14:00 to 17:00. Come join us for our annual Haunted House held on Halloween. There will be fun and fright for all ages! Parents must accompany their children. Tickets: Admission is free and donations are welcome. All proceeds go to support our Community Bridge programs. Contact: Community Bridge - 250-785-6021. • Saturday Crafternoon: Halloween! Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Watch out, this one bites! A drop-in program for creative, crafty kids aged 6-12. Dress for a mess, be ready for fun! We have a lot to do, so please come on time! Contact: Fort St John Public Library - 250-785-3731. • Writers of the Peace. Led by a dynamic group of local writers and would-be-writers, this group welcomes all styles, genres and experience levels. Bring something that you are working on, or just come for the company. Writers of the Peace is member-led, hosted by FSJPL. The group is public, and always open to new members. For more information about the group, please visit their facebook page. Where: FSJPL-Junior/Teen Corner. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 - 19:00 to 21:00
Dawson Creek
•2nd Annual Halloween Haunted Village at the Pioneer Village (1901 Alaska Hwy). Oct. 31 6 - 9 p.m. Games. Entertainment, Trick or Treat. Fireworks to follow. Admission by cash donation or non-perishable item to Food Bank. Want to volunteer, donate or decorate? Call Nicole at 250-219-7762. • Rotary Manor Annual Christmas Bazaar and Tea. 1121-90th Ave. Dawson Creek. Saturday, November 21st. 2:00-4:00pm Crafts, Raffle, Baked Goods, and Tea. FREE Shuttle service available at 1:45-4:00 from Alliance Church. Proceeds go to-
wards resident programs and activities. Everyone Welcome • Annual Farmington Farmerettes Tea and Crafts Sale is on Sunday November 22 from 1 pm to 3:30 pm at Parkland elementary School in Farmington. Entry is still just $4 per person. Join us for our ribbon sandwiches and sweets and find some Christmas gifts at one of our many vendors.
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• Halloween Fireworks! Gates open at 7:00 pm, Fireworks at 8:00 pm sharp. All donations made at gate go to Muscular Dystrophy! • Veteran’s Day Dinner. November 11, 2015. 6:00 pm. If you are a veteran and you are not sure if you are on the invitation list, please contact the District Office at 250-783-9901.
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• Retirement Open House. Thu, October 29, 1pm – 4pm Chetwynd Public Library, 5012 46th St. An open house Honouring Fay Asleson. Join us in thanking Fay for her 29 years of service and share your good wishes. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to apeasgood@chetwynd.bclibrary.ca ir call 250.788.2559 • Ghoulish Affair. Sat, October 31, 6pm – 8pm. Chetwynd & District Rec Centre. A Spooktacular evening of Halloween games, Hunted Houses, Spooky Crafts, Kiddie Games, Goodie Bags, Fireworks and more. Fireworks to follow at Rotary Park, approx. 8:15pm. Free and open to all ages! • • Nightmare on Veteran’s Way Dance. Sat, October 31, 8:30pm – Sun, November 1, 1:00am. Royal Canadian Legion, 4511 Veterans Way, Chetwynd. Halloween Dance with music by 5 Star DJ. Spooky snacks available all night. Costume contest: Best single male, best single female, best duo and People’s choice prizes! Tickets available at the Legion Lounge, People’s Drug Mart, and at the door on the day of the dance. $10 per ticket
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• Senior’s Swim & Tea Every Wednesday from 10:00am – 12:00pm Swim any time between 9:00 – 11:00 am, then join us for tea, coffee and treats in the classroom. Monthly guest speakers as well – all included in the regular admission price! Hope to see you here! • Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meet every Tuesday & Thursday at the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts at 7pm • Seniors Computer Club. Every Wednesday, at the Co-op Bistro from 1:15pm until 2:15pm. All seniors are welcome to attend this FREE club! Bring your laptops, notepads,
cameras, electronic gadgets. No computer, no problem! We have some to lend! Call Anne Symons at 250-782-4668 for information and registration • Knit Night every Thursday at Faking Sanity (901 103Ave) from 6.30 –8.30pm. Bring your craft and have a great time! Refreshments are available. •Dawson Creek Farmer’s Market Local Produce, handmade items, baking and more! OPEN 9 am-2 pm every Saturday 10300 - 8th Street Dawson Creek • Dawson Creek Alcoholics Anonymous schedule: Monday 8:00 PM 12 X 12 Meeting Closed, 1001-110 Ave. Health Unit; Tuesday 8:00 PM As Bill Sees It. Open, 1001 110 Ave Health Unit; Wednesday 8:00 PM. Institutional Group. Open, Hospital Education Room 11100 13 St.; Thursday 8:00 PM Topic Meeting. Open, 1001110 Ave Health Unit; Friday 8:00 PM. Big Book Study. Open, 1001-110 Ave Health Unit; Saturday 8:00 PM. Living Sober Open, 1001-110 Ave Health Unit.
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Fort St. John
• Open Mic Night at On the Rocks. Open Mic is now every Wednesday night at On The Rocks Pub! The show starts at 8pm - Everyone is welcome! Every kind of music, and everyone is invited to perform. Wednesday is also our wings night, so come on out and support local music! • 55+ Book Club: The Dove Keepers by Alice Hoffman. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
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agent for Van-Kam Freightways Ltd., is currently hiring full-time drivers for the following: Local P&D services - Class 1 and/or Class 5: Previous experience and knowledge of the local area is an asset. This position is out of the Fort St. John Terminal and provides local P&D services to the North Peace region. Linehaul drivers - Class 1: A minimum of two years highway experience is required. This position is out of the Fort St. John Terminal and services the North Peace region. All applicants should submit a current driver’s abstract (last 30 days) and a resume via fax to 250-563-5742 or by email to: jobs@nptransport.com Please indicate which position you are applying for in your application. We thank you for your interest in North Peace Transport, however only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit Amendment Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We/I, Canadian Forest Products Ltd., intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PA 03478, issued June 22, 1976 and last amended July 18, 2013 which authorizes the discharge of air emissions from a sawmill and planer mill operation. The land upon which the facility is situated and the discharge occurs is THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 33 TOWNSHIP 83 RANGE 18 WEST OF THE 6TH MERIDIAN PEACE RIVER DISTRICT EXCEPT PLANS 33226, H660, BCP16491, BCP39566 AND BCP39567 located at/on/near Fort St. John, British Columbia The amendment requests that the following conditions be changed from authorizes the discharge of air emissions from a sawmill and planer mill operation to authorizes the discharge of air emissions from a sawmill and planer mill and pellet plant operation. New air emission sources from the pellet plant operation will include: Hammer Mill Baghouse authorized to operate 7 days/week, 24 hours/day at a rate of discharge of 4.2 cubic meters/sec and emission level of 10 mg/m3 Total Particulate Planer Shavings Silo Vent Baghouse authorized to operate 120 hours/week at a rate of discharge of 3.0 cubic meters/second and emission level of 10 mg/m3 Total Particulate Pellet Furnish Belt Drier authorized to operate 7 days/week, 24 hours/day at a rate of discharge of 51.1 cubic meters/second and emission level of 20 mg/m3 Total Particulate Pellet Cooler Cyclone authorized to operate 7 days/week, 24 hours/day at a rate of discharge of 5.9 cubic meters/second 115 mg/m3 Total Particulate Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, Attention: Michael Jordan, CANFOR, RR1 Site 13 Comp 2, Fort St. John, BC V1J 4M6 or michael.jordan@canfor.com with a copy to the Director, Environmental Protection at Suite 400 – 640 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2T1 or authorizations.north@gov.bc.ca. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 29th day of October, 2015. Contact person: Michael Jordan, Director Environment & Energy Canfor Telephone No. 604 661-5367
Get immunized! InFLUenza vaccine is free for: • Adults 65 years and over • Healthy children aged 6-59 months • Household contacts and caregivers of children 0-59 months of age • Adults and children with a chronic illness • Children and adults who are very obese • People working with live poultry • Household contacts of people at high risk for influenza • Pregnant women (all stages of pregnancy during the influenza season) • People providing service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons • Health care workers • First responders • Corrections officers • Aboriginal peoples • Visitors to health care facilities
All clinics are drop-in Location Chetwynd Public Library 5012 46th Street
Dates Nov 9th Nov 13th
(closed 11:45am - 1:00pm)
Dawson Creek Senior’s Hall 1101 McKellar Avenue
Nov 17th
9:00am - 5:30pm
Fort Nelson Health Unit 5217 Airport Drive
Nov 10th Dec 1st
(closed during lunch)
Fort St. John Senior’s Hall 10908 - 100th Street Fort St. John Health Unit 10115 - 110th Avenue Hudson’s Hope Medical Centre 10309 Kyllo
Nov 3rd Nov 17th Dec 1st
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Tumbler Ridge Community Centre 340 Front Street
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Nov 16th
Times 10:00am - 3:00pm
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For more info call 250-788-7300 or visit northernhealth.ca For more info call 250-719-6500 or visit northernhealth.ca For more info call 250-774-7092 or visit northernhealth.ca For more info call 250-263-6000 or visit northernhealth.ca For more info call 250-783-9991 or visit northernhealth.ca For more info call 250-242-4262 or visit northernhealth.ca
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Influenza shots will be available throughout the flu season. Contact your health unit, 8-1-1 or northernhealth.ca for more clinic times. Some physicians and pharmacists also provide free influenza vaccine for those eligible.
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had a positive experience since they began fostering 18 months ago. She explained that is because the social workers keep in constant contact and checks in with them on a regular basis so they have the support they need. "Everybody is included, it's not just the mom and dad as such that decide 'oh, yeah, we want to foster,' it all comes down to family dynamic," she explained. According to Edwards, fostering was a choice that she and her family were happy to make since she was in the position to stay at home and had the time. She explained that each family has a choice when it comes to the age of the children they take in and in the Edwards' case, the children range in age between infants to four-year-olds and her daughter is more than happy with the family's decision. "She loves it because she gets to be big sister," said Edwards. Within the service, there are different levels of care given. The children can be any age up to 19 and can come with health conditions or behavioural problems. In the case of health issues that can be a wide range including children being in wheelchairs, there are different levels of care. “Level one care is your basic needs children, level two, the needs are getting higher, level three could be the child needs feeding tubes for example,” Drodge said. “You’re qualified, you do training and you choose to be which level of care,” she added. Drodge said that when it comes to foster care, the needs change on a regular basis. “There’s no way to predict who is going to come into care…just different children, different needs all the time,” she said. For more information about fostering in Fort St. John, contact Ayza Gilbertson at 250-263-0137 or Clovette Chandler at 250-263-0136. To foster in Dawson Creek, contact Catherine Gilbertson at 250-784-2539 or Deborah Watt at 250-784-2329. All other enquiries can be made to Lacy Drodge who can be reached at 250-785-6021 ext 235.
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them. It is not a permanent solution but rather gives the child in question a place to go to be nurtured and provided for until the biological family can safely look after them. Northern Foster Families, in conjunction with Community Bridge, supports children and foster families not only in Fort St. John, but also in Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson. Drodge said while each of the communities have their challenges, it's been an overwhelmingly positive experience with families. “We then work with the parents as well to rebuild that relationship with the children, work on any issues that they have or why the children were removed in the first place,” said Drodge. “The goal is to try to get the children back with the parents again, if it’s safe,” she added. Historically, when people think of foster care, images come to mind of adults using the system for an extra source of income and not looking after the children entrusted to them. "It's not a job, it's basically a [subsidy]. The income you would get is to look after the children, it's not a paycheque," said Drodge. She explained that anyone 19 years and older who wish to become a foster parent must go through a strict screening process in order to be considered. Everybody who lives within the home must also have a background check. Once that happens, perspective parents need to go through a pre-service orientation, which Drodge describes as a full day information session on what fostering is all about. "[It's] a very intensive...process, just trying to make sure that people are doing it for the right reasons... and the right reason is to help the community and help the children," she said. To start with, once the person has been through the orientation, they need to fill Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic out an application. Social workers would then come November is Vaccine and in and take the foster parentto-be through an extensive Disease Month home study to ensure that the home is suitable and safe THE IMPORTANCE OF BOOSTERS for those children who will Boosters are essential for most vaccines because eventually be placed there. the proper education of the B cells (or memory "It's ongoing because even though you might pass cells) of the immune system requires the all that, you still get checks presentation of the offending foreigner more every so often to make sure than once. One-time exposure may everything's still fine, everysometimes not be enough to trigger memory. thing's up to date," said Lorwww.dcvet.ca raine Edwards, foster parent. Edwards said that she and Small Animal: 250-782-5616 Large Animal: 250-782-1080 her family, including her 238-116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC 15-year-old daughter have
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October 18th - December 13th Your donations will help moms and their babies, and single dads in need in our community and surrounding area. All our services are free. Pregnancy wasn’t part of you plan? Call for help 250 262-1280
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• Pick up a baby bottle at MasterPeace Framing at 9422–100 St., Playtime toys at 10108-100 St. or a local church. • Fill with your loose change, or cheque* (made out to North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre, #335 9900 100 Ave. FSJ. V1J 5S7) *A Charitable receipt will be issued for your donation
• Return to your local church, MasterPeace Framing or Playtime Toys by December 13th
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