November 3, 2011 - Vol. 8 - No. 44
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Long Gun Registry on the outs - Page 4
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D.C Society and locals celebrate and show Pride By Jill Earl
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DAWSON CREEK- Halloween provided the theme for this year’s Pride celebration. The Dawson Creek Pride Society hosted a drag show and dance last Saturday for members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered, Transsexual, Queer, and Questioning communities. Supporters of the GLBTTQQ society were also more than welcome to attend. Before the Society officially formed last year, a group of individuals hosted an annual dance to celebrate Pride. “As an attempt to make sure that we had a sustainable, repeatable, Pride event every year and to provide other events in the Peace Region...The celebration is about inclusivity and diversity. Inclusivity meaning that we’re all coming together but diversity is understanding that we all face all of our own individual issues. What a gay man faces is different from what a lesbian would face, vs. transsexual vs. transgendered,” said member Sheldon Cooke about the reason the Society formed. “The intention is our prime event, Pride, and to make sure that happens every year. The secondary goal after that is a social group, and we try to put on social activities every few months that can vary from a camp out, to a mixer, to a coffee night... Because it’s such a young group, it’s meeting and greeting and getting to know each other, finding the separate groups of gay and lesbians in the community and bring them together, just to get to know each other,” said Cooke. Fuzzy Red Hat Productions, headed by Kyle Kochanowski and Debbie Longley,
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produced the drag show. The show featured zombie belly dancers, dance performances by the Doll Posse, Dakota, and other local performers. Drag King, Ryder Knightly, came from Prince George to perform in the show as well. Fuzzy Red Hat Productions helped the Society celebrate last year with a Rocky Horror musical; this year’s performance ended with a Time Warp finale by all of the performers and some audience members that felt compelled to dance too. “I think that’s where a lot of the fun comes for us, we get to push that envelope and we get to work on acceptance and equal rights for everyone here. We get to work with GLOW, Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever, club at South Peace Secondary School, while it’s conservative things are changing, and hopefully for the better,” said Kochanowski. The Society has seen support from local businesses, through donations made to them for raffles and prizes during the event. The City proclaimed Oct. 29 as Pride Day in Dawson Creek, and local and non-local supporters came out to celebrate with the society. “It’s a great opportunity for us as a novice organization to have an event of that size and scope, and it was great,” said Cooke. While the event saw a crowd of supporters, Cooke reminds that homophobia everywhere still exists. “It’s still alive, the message is getting out there...we’re hoping that we can get rid of it,” Cooke said.
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Drug and alcohol recovery centre for northeastern B.C. By Kyla Corpuz
FORT ST. JOHN – A round of applause filled a conference room after Mayor Bruce Lantz announced that northeastern B.C. would get its first sectarian drug and alcohol treatment centre. It was given the name, Northern Lights Recovery Centre, a 28-day treatment program for men, women and youth with addictions. “This facility is for our loved ones, our valued employees and for those less fortunate,” said Lantz. The centre will be located in Fort St. John and service the entire northeastern B.C. region. It will follow accepted recovery practices directed by volunteer consultants and is expected to house up to 40 clients at a time. The program will cost $3, 500, that includes a $500 non-refundable application fee that may be covered by a government agency. Doctors, courts or employers can admit clients, or a client can self-refer. They will have to be drug-free and/or sober before being accepted. During treatment, clients have the option to leave the program, but will be “expelled” if they do not remain sober. The treatment centre was a two-year “personal” project by Lantz. Throughout the past couple of years, Lantz said he wasn’t pleased that northern B.C. did not have easily accessibly treatment for addicts and he wanted to be a part of the solution to fix that. He also added that part of his motivation to create a rehab centre stemmed
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Mayor Bruce Lantz and Pat Pimm at the announcement of the Northern Lights Recovery Centre.
from his personal experiences, as he has a history with alcoholism. “Drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, hurts our entire society. It destroys careers, and it destroys the very fabric of our communities,” said Lantz. “What we have been able to do to combat this despite the best efforts of agencies throughout northeastern B.C. is that we send our people away to get help.” Currently, the closest treatment centres are Grande Prairie and Prince George, which Lantz added: usually have long wait times. A letter by MP Bob Zimmer reads: “It is my hope that having a facility like the one proposed by the Northern Lights Recovery Centre Society in Fort St. John will encourage individuals to seek treatment more readily knowing that they do not have to leave their community to do so.” Operating costs for the centre sits just over $1 million annually that is anticipated to be offset by client fees, industry and possibly government support and fundraisers. Capital costs for the building is estiamted at $3.5 million. Since the plans for the treatment centre started budding, Lantz said there was not one single voice that opposed it. MLA Pat Pimm spoke at the conference expressing his support and the dire need for a rehab facility. Area C director Arthur Hadland, regional district chair Karen Goodings, Northern Health and South Peace MLA Blair Lekstrom, were some other names mentioned who applauded the project. Shell and EnCana are two known sponsors. Lantz added, the provincial and federal government will also be asked to support. According to the proposal package by the Northern Lights Recovery Centre, records show that Fort St. John has the highest per capita alcohol sales in B.C. (based on liquor store sales records), while it ranks equally high (surpassed perhaps only by Fort Nelson) in per capita drug use. Lantz hopes the doors to the facility will open sometimes next year. While Lantz recently announced he will not be seeking reelection as mayor, he will sit as the chair of the NLRC society. Plans to create the centre was announced on Oct. 28 at the North Peace Cultural Centre.
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Art a la Carte served a success By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- The Dawson Creek Art Gallery closed their fall fundraiser Art a la Carte at Cafe Europa last Friday Oct. 28th. The month long silent auction called on local artists to donate pieces the fundraiser to be placed for bidding. The gallery provided canvases to the participating artists. No theme was selected, giving complete creative control to the artists. Their fall fundraiser is one of two major fundraisers the art gallery hosts annually, the other being their spring art auction. Throughout the year they also host other smaller fundrais-
ers, like doing face painting at the Kiss concert and the Sesame Street Concert for donations. Money raised goes towards funding children’s art programs and other initiatives of the gallery. “We are so grateful to all of the artists who contributed and all of the people who came and all the art appreciators and all the art supporters who came out and bid and made this such a success and for Cafe Europe who opened up their walls to us again this year,” said Melissa Holoboff, Curator and Community Relations at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery.
Members of Young Life celebrated Halloween over the weekend with a pumpkin carving contest. After winners were announced, the teens got to choose how to destroy their gourds, either by dropping them from a scissor lift or smashing them with home-brought items, the group also had an explosives expert on site to blow them up.
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Notice of Error: In the Oct. 27 issue of the Northeast News, an article entitled “School District 59 will see one election this November,” stated that Dawson Creek trustee candidate, Trina Commandeur, had seven grown children. Of Commandeur’s children, only five are grown, two are in elementary school.
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November 3, 2011
Conservatives aim to shoot down Long-gun Registry Act By Kyla Corpuz
PEACE REGION – Local backcountry man, Darren Thiel, fully supports the passing of a new
Bill that would repeal the 1995 Long-gun Registry Act. Thiel is the owner of Backcountry a hunting, fishing and outdoor supply store in Fort St. John and an avid user of long-guns. He has been following the act since it was set in place in 1995. He said the act targets law-abiding citizens and is unnecessary for taxpayers’ dollars. “There’s no charge to register a firearm right now. As tax payers whether you own a fire arm or not you’re paying for the system,” said Thiel. “As a tax payer I would like to see my dollars spent in other areas when it comes to crime control.” The cost of the registry currently sits at approximately $2 billion. According to the 2010 RCMP, Canadian Firearms Program Evaluation and Final Approved Report, regulating the use of firearms promotes public safety and security. The report also states the Act helps police better prepare themselves when they respond to calls. “It ensures police are better equipped to respond to, for example, a situation of domestic violence … and confirm the possible presence of firearms and their legal status,” read the report. But Thiel gathers police would be en guarde regardless. “One thing that doesn’t sit right with me is the concept that a front line RCMP is going to approach a situation differently whether they say they have firearms or they don’t have fire arms,” he said.
Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer said the Act isn’t fullfilling what it was intended to do. “A lot of the crime committed in the streets … are committed with illegal handguns or long guns, so the registry really wouldn’t help reduce that crime, it’s kind of a false sense of security, that’s been our argument all along,” said Zimmer. Thiel said implementing the new Bill, Ending the Long-gun Registry Act, would benefit many in the north, as the lifestyle in some of the rural areas require a long-gun, such as a rifle or shotgun. “Firearms are a big part of our way of life out here, in the way a lot of us hunt, a lot of us recre ate,” said Thiel. “They’re no different than any other tool, you need to treat them with respect, but does it need to be registered?” With the Conservatives in power, they are working on ensuring the answer to that question is ’no’. Zimmer applauded the introduction of Ending the Long-gun Registry Act in the House of Com mons, last Tuesday. “By eliminating the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry, we can instead focus our efforts on more effective measures to tackle crime,” said Zimmer in a press release. The 2010 Canadian Firearms Program evaluation states that registering firearms assists in crime investigations. “Police would otherwise have to search manually through thousands of retail re cords to find the source of any firearm recovered at a crime scene. Computerized and centralized registration provide for quick searches.” However if the Conservatives get their way, the existing registry information and database will be wiped out. The press release by Zimmer said that part of ending the Long-gun Registry Act is: to provide for the destruction of all records pertaining to the registration of long-guns. This has the NDP up in arms. According to recent news reports NDP justice critic Jack Harris said: “The information that’s there is accurate and valuable and useful and the chiefs of police want it, and this government wants to destroy it and NEW LISTING GORGEOUS EXECUTIVE HOME burn it. But it’s information that has cost a fortune, a lot of taxpayers’ money has been used to collect this information Personal Real Estate Corporation under the law as it existed.” YOUR 1ST CHOICE. If the long gun registry act 13211 Lakeshore Dr - A spectaular home overlooking Char11024 92nd St. - Designer magazine interior, 2250 sf split levgets abolished, it will not bring lie Lake on 1.03 acres. Over 2500 sq ft on one level - with el - main flr master suite, 2 bedroom & bonus room up, findown the licensing or require3 bedrooms each with it`s own ensuite plus a bath for the ished basement w/ rec room & 2 more bedrooms. Front drive guests. Huge front yard with deck overlooking Charlie Lake. & walkways finished in pavers, dbl garage & fenced yard... ment to undergo police backAnd there is plenty of room for a shop or garage. ground checks, pass a firearms safety-training course and FOR YOUR FREE MARKET EVALUATIONS CALL 250-793-CHAD (2423) comply with firearms safe storage and transportation requireGREAT STARTER GREAT STARTER SINGLE OWNER HOME EXECUTIVE HOME ments. Also, restricted firearms such as handguns, will still need to be registered. Long-guns are classified as 11020 92nd ST - Luxury plus, vaulted ceilings 10595 101st St Taylor - Immaculate and cute as a #170 Southridge MHP - Well kept 2 bedrom mobile 10880 101 St Taylor - This 5 bedroom home has been 10712 105th ST. - This is a classic Exec home on a throughout this home, both formal living and dinnon-restricted firearms that are button, this e bedrm home features a nice big foyer, with a great U-shaped kitch & lots of cabinets. Archwell maintained, has a fully finished basement, 2 quiet cul-de-sac. Built to last w/ loads of recent ing rooms along w/ main floor family room & eat usually used for hunting. vaulted ceilings and hardwood on the main - while way divides the living & dining rooms. Check out the garages, one attached & the 2nd w/ lane access. reno’s - gorgeous finishes, custom kitchen to die in kitchen. Exceptional outdoor living w/ amazing the finished basement incl rec room, bedrm & launlarge entrance & storage. The fenced yard incl. storLoads of fruit trees in the mature yard... a tasty bofor. main flr family room, & MBR suite - 3 bdrms uplandscaping; Decks, hot tub and the fenced yard The Chrétien liberal governdry. The back deck overlooks the large fenced yard, age shed. Closet to schools & transit. nus. Call to view today. stairs. Attached dbl garage. Huge private yard, Must onto green space. Front drive dbl car garage and RV ment introduced the Long-gun dbl garage and extra parking. see. Quick possession. parking round out this offering. Registry Act in 1995.
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Aboriginal Health Conference helps understanding and builds relationships By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- Bill Mussell, Sto:lo social worker and leader in mental health, remembers the first time he attended an Aboriginal conference. It was more then 50 years ago, and only three Aboriginals were in attendance. “The first time that I attended a meeting about us was in Edmonton in 1961, and it was the first conference ever called in Canada to explore and discuss Indians living in the city. Three Aboriginal people were present at this conference of about 200 people in Edmonton. For almost half a day I sat with the two other Aboriginal people listening about the experts talk about Indians in the city. A lot of it wasn’t very practical or realistic...it’s all very well for us to share what we think we know but when you have people who know the reality and living in the community for which these people come I think that it’s important that you provide them with a chance to share their point of view,” Mussels said. Northern Health and Aboriginal Health hosted the 2011 Northeast Aboriginal Health Conference in Dawson Creek Wednesday Oct. 26, and Thursday Oct. 27. The conference focused on mental health and addictions, and also heard speakers talk on cancer, living HIV positive, the role of males, parenting, education, and holistic health. Attendees also had the opportunity to build a tipi and participate in a smudging ceremony. The Northern Lights Drummers, Saulteau Drummers, and the Thunderbird Calling Medicine Singers performed during the conference. The annual conference is an opportunity for health care professionals and Aboriginals to share ideas and perspectives on the current state of the health industry. Each table was equipped with a
microphone allowing attendees to respond to questions, and give input on concerning issues. “I think that the basis of it is to try and make sure we’re always focused on doing a vey good job of collaboration and try to make sure we’re working together to ensure we’re not missing gaps. There’s lots of different perspectives that get brought to the table, and having that First Nations focus really gives us the ability to really sit with that and really actually think about how we’re best serving individuals...how can we improve,” said Jaret Clay, Health Service Administrator for Northern Health. It’s also an opportunity for members of the Aboriginal community and non-members to learn more about Aboriginal culture. “A lot of people really don’t understand the history of First Nations people, a lot things that have been taught in schools or not in taught in school have portrayed First Nations people differently from who they really are. Unfortunately in the past through residential schools and so on a lot of the things that were now encountering today has to be re-taught to First Nations, not only First Nations but not non-natives also,” said Agnes Snow, Regional Director for Aboriginal Health. “You always want to be working on your understanding, it’s not a point in time where I can go away from a meeting today and say now I fully understand the concerns, but if we can say that we’ve improved our understanding of what’s going on, then as we move along we know we’re moving towards an improved level of care,” said Clay. The conference also allows a chance for networking and relationship building. “It’s an opportunity to learn something new and to take whatever you get...it is the interaction with the individuals that you have, those relationships that you build and your ability to have those chances to form those memories with people,” Clay said. “I think it’s important to have seminars like this because what we lean and how we come together as human beings is really important, it’s more important then the paper work we do. Building relationships and so on, and we learn from each other by being with each other, a lot of times we don’t have the time to do that, but when we do it’s a rich experience,” said Snow.
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Financial Literacy Week By Michele Mobley
October 30th to November 5th is Financial Literacy Week! This national awareness and engagement campaign aims to increase the financial literacy and numeracy skills of Canadians. Resent research shows that more than half of us admit to needing with their financial management skills. 72% of Canadians are not confident with their math and money management skills as they relate to helping plan for a secure financial future, and 83% of Canadians are familiar with the term RRSP but less than 60% are familiar with RESP. Take some time to become more financially literate! There are a number of on-line resources, or you can also speak to someone at your financial institution. Many people don’t realize there is no cost for advice. There’s nothing to lose, and you’ll gain knowledge (and maybe some extra money)! Michele Mobley is a Literacy Outreach Coordinator for Dawson Creek. She can be reached at literacy.dc@gmail.com or join their Facebook group “Dawson Creek Literacy Now”. CORRECTION: Oct. 27 issue: “Fort St. John steps closer to Mixed Martial Arts events.” The correct motion that was passed by Council was: “That Council deems there is sufficient community support for the creation of the an Athletic Commission to host professional mixed martial arts events in Fort St. John; and further that, Council authorizes staff to draft a bylaw for the creation of the Athletic Commission for review.” Oct. 27 issue: “Man who died in RCMP custody.” The correct spelling of the deceased, Brett Lohouse, girlfriend’s name is Sheryl Ackerstrom. According to Ackerstrom, Lohouse was 45 when he died, not 46 as stated in a press release.
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This past summer has been a busy time for me as I travelled the going to the Minister. This has been very exciting for me and I have northeast and across other parts of British Columbia in many different learned an awful lot about the very positive aspects of the natural capacities. I traveled in my role as Parliamentary Secretary for Natural gas industry and the positive news around this great industry. I am Gas to the Minister of Energy and Mines and met with many groups really looking forward to being able to share with you some of the and stakeholders within the oil and gas industry. I am also a member findings that I have identified. of the finance committee and visited 13 different Communities Our work on the finance committee is extremely interesting throughout BC to hear submissions for the 2012/13 provincial budget. and really eye opening when you hear from every corner of the Finally, I spent some time with the Rural Caucus travelling to many province. Many different groups and organizations contributed and areas to hear the challenges and opportunities rural residents face. their presentations will help shape the provincial budget. In my role of Parliamentary Secretary I have been asked to report on Our goal for Rural Caucus was to collect feedback on how the five different areas that will have great significance for years to come. government can help rural British Columbians with issues ranging 1 - A strategy for how BC will increase the use of electrification from rural healthcare to predator control strategies. We met with in the natural gas sector and mitigate the use of GHG emissions by many people, organizations and business leaders and found out just natural gas exploration; what the folks in rural BC are thinking. I do believe that most of 2 - A plan to accelerate the use of natural gas in the transportation us in the Peace and NRRM understand what problems and issues MLA Report sector; face rural BC, but by establishing a rural caucus we will ensure By Pat Pimm, MLA 3 - Meet with industry, provincial agencies and local governments decisions made by government are done so by keeping a ‘rural to encourage the use of technology in the oil and gas sector; lens’. 4 - Work with the NRRM in an effort to support job development Overall I had a busy but productive summer and as we move and service centre opportunities; and into the fall I’m looking forward to taking the knowledge and experience I gained 5 - Research the opportunities and the job creation available through new infrastructure through my consultations with British Columbians and working towards making developments like Gas to Liquids and Liquified natural gas facilities. sure the voices of northeastern and rural BC are heard in Victoria. This work as Parliamentary Secretary is nearly complete and the report will be www.northeastnews.ca • 9909-100 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y4 • Phone toll free 1-877-787-7030 • Phone: 250-787-7030 • Fax: 250-787-7090 Email: editor@northeastnews.ca • sales@northeastnews.ca • salesmanager@northeastnews.ca • brent@northeastnews.ca • info@northeastnews.ca 1220B 103 Avenue, Dawson Creek, V1G 2G9 • Phone: 250-782-7060 • Fax: 250-782-7066 lisa@northeastnews.ca • news@northeastnews.ca
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Northern BC Tourism - There’s an App for that By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- The Northern British Columbia Tourism Associate in collaboration with five other northern tourism organizations released a Northern B.C app last Tuesday, Oct. 27. The free application is available for download on iPhones, iPads, and Android phones. It allows residents and travelers to search and find what to do, where to stay, and where to eat throughout the entirety of northern British Columbia. “They’re just really happy to see that this product is out there and that it’s representative of all business...Of those categories, every tourism business in the north is represented which we’re pretty happy about, but we’re seeing that the businesses are just as happy because there’s no pay to play portion here, this is a free app for the user and it’s also free for our industry to be involved in it,” said Clint Fraser, Project Manager. The association also released a mobile website. Businesses featured on the app do not have to pay for their presence. Approximately 2,500 businesses are listed. “We’re always looking to improve upon it, but it’s a pretty wicked tool right now. It’s linked into Google maps and everything is geo referenced so it allows users the ability to pick a destination or business from any of these categories find out information about that business including pricing and directions and all that kind of stuff, and it also has the ability to map it out and allows the user to find their way directly to that establishment, it’s a pretty cool app,” Fraser says. Tourism Dawson Creek, Kermodei Tourism, Tourism Prince George, Tourism Prince Rupert, and Tourism Smithers all had a hand in contributing information and funds towards the project. Dawson Creek gave approximately $3,000 to the
approximately $10,000 project. “As a community like Dawson Creek, we would not be able to come up with the amount of money to do a whole Northern B.C Application with this type of technology on our own…it’s important that we’re working together on a project like this. We know that the visitors that travel to Prince Rupert are the same visitors that come up to Dawson Creek and up the Alaska Highway. That’s the thing with all the northern communities, we’re working together so that we’re benefiting the visitor experience,” said Dustin Bodnaryk with Tourism Dawson Creek Dawson Creek sees a number of older RVers driving the Alaska Highway during their peak tourism months in the summer, Bodnaryk says that even these travelers will use technology on their trip. “We did a RV motivation study back in 2007 and one of the findings in that study was that RVers are very tech savvy individuals. Everybody that drives big RV’s up the Alaska Highway is connected and they have laptops in their RVs and the way that things are going these days with mobile devices, they’re not only popular now but they’re going to become the norm in the very near future, more and more telephone companies are going to smart phones, and everybody’s using them. We’ve even seen an increase in our visitation coming in with different devices over the last couple of years,” Bodnaryk said. The app will market to visitors through signage in the region, but it will also rely on word of mouth and a tech-savvy traveler. The Northern B.C Tourist Association will also be visiting tourist businesses during the next couple of months to teach them about the app, in hopes that the businesses promote it to their visitors.
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“This is your tool as much as it is ours to market yourselves, we want you to promote it and we’re going to promote it because it’s promoting you guys,” Fraser said. When considering a project, Fraser said that creating an app was the obvious choice, as the region’s cell phone service can at times be unreliable. “We obviously understood that there would be some challenges with service and so that’s the reason why we went the app route, so we’ve kind of got all bases covered… the nice thing about the app is that it sits on their phone and they can actually use it with out service,” Fraser said. The app will be a work in progress, as the association will constantly be updating it when businesses close and open, hoping to keep it as up to date as possible. Phase two of the project, would look at adding addition features such as hiking and biking trail maps, adding audio and visual tours of attractions, and a shopping section, but that may not happen for at least another year Fraser said. “I think that it’s very important in today’s day and age with travelers becoming more and more technology savvy and more reliant on the information that they get from there mobile device to ensure that you’re there and you’re on it. There are a lot of travelers that utilize this stuff, and I think that what that does is it really resonates with the traveler, if they can come here utilize this digital technology and really what it does is enhances their experience and encourages repeat visitation, and it also encourages them to promote our destination,” Fraser said.
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The answer appears to be easy and obvious – all three Rycroft Community Hall Peace River; Lekstrom, MLA for Peace River former of expansion ouronregion, a majordeduction part of for mythat expense and theBlair dividends are taxed in your hands but at aSouth lower and tax rate than Minister for a salary. options should result in5208 the same tax bill. That’s because the Canadian tax system is in based integration, - 47th Avenue Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River role at the College was to build capacity Until recently, financial planning experts often advised small business owners to take enough in salary a theory that says there should be zero difference between personally earned income and income earned Rycroft, AB TOH 3A0 North. And I would like toRetirement acknowledge the exceptional andRecently, regional throughdoesn’t partnerships with other from the corporation to maximize Registered Savings Plan (RRSP)municipal contributions. in the corporation and paid out as dividends. The reality is, however, integration work perfectly in post-secondary Agenda: provided theenough Chiefsmoney and Band Mayors in and Councils, and industry, and toa new ensure thathas leadership theory gained traction - takeby only fromCouncils, your corporation dividends to and pay a country where personal and corporate taxes vary significantly dependinginstitutions on your province of residence. 1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for the financial living expenses, leave the rest inside Iyour those as youdemonstrated would for an Andyear end. here’s another important consideration: Leaving more money in your company might also gaingovernment you personal Regional District Boards. wascompany, impressedand byreinvest the quality of funds leadership funding provided by the supports RRSP. You’ll pay by taxmembers on the dividends at aand lower the moneyenergy left inside your corporation is taxed more2) To elect Directors of the Association. tax-advantaged money in retirement. It works like this: of the oil gasrate andand renewable industries. Thank you to all the breadth and depth of needed programming. 3) To appoint an auditor of the Association. at thea lower small business Active Business income that you leave in your corporation is taxed at the muchNorthern lower small business 4) To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before for beingrate. willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning that I knew Lights College was "classy" the meeting. you retire,benefits instead of corporate tax rate. thewithdrawing region. funds from your RRSP, you can sell your corporate investments institution when the first person toWhen welcome and take the after-tax amounts as dividends. Unlike RRSP contributions which must be transferred to The College’s Board of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported me to my Investors Group a Registered Retirement Income Plan (RRIF) by age 71, and unlike RRIFs which require that you take me when the changes uncomfortable. wastake veryyour appreciative of this support new job was Congratulates specific withdrawals, dividends give youbecame better control over whenI you savings and how much and pleased that the original Board and succeeding Boards provided progressive the former tax you will pay. Investors Group Congratulates that we continued to President, Jim direction and encouraged innovation. I am particularly Byproud paying yourself with for your qualitycorporation of life in the Kassen. 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November 3, 2011
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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an Election by Voting will be held to elect a person to fill the offices of Director, Electoral Area ‘D’ and Director, Electoral Area ‘E’ for the Regional Board of the Peace River Regional District, for a three-year term commencing December 2011 and terminating in December 2014. The persons nominated as candidates at the election and for whom votes will be received are: DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA ‘D’ - One (1) to be elected: Name: Residential Address: HIEBERT, Wayne 285 226 Road, Doe River, BC MARCHUK, Ian 2424 Chilton Subdivision, Dawson Creek, BC PETERSON, Elaine 13252 McKinnon Way, Peace River Regional District, BC DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA ‘E’ - One (1) to be elected: Name: Residential Address: KABUSH, Elmer Lot 2033 Pioneer Drive, Moberly Lake, BC SCHEMBRI, Jerrilyn 36 Dawson Place, Tumbler Ridge, BC * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORS ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION: DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA ‘B’ GOODINGS, Karen 5430 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA ‘C’ HADLAND, Arthur 6750 253 Road, Baldonnel, BC
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
GENERAL VOTING DAY WILL BE SATURDAY THE 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011 All voting places will be open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (local time). Persons qualified to vote may vote at any of the following voting places: Electoral Area ‘D’ Director Bessborough Hall, 6888 243 Road, Bessborough, BC; Cutbank Community Hall, Fellers Heights, BC; Devereaux Elementary School, 4584 208 Road, Arras, BC; Doe River Hall, 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC; Kelly Lake Community Centre, 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC; Parkland Elementary School, 5104 Parkland Road, Farmington, BC; Peace River Regional District office, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC; Pouce Coupe Community Centre, 5010 52 Avenue, Pouce Coupe, BC; Rolla Traditional School, 5167 405 Street, Rolla, BC; Tate Creek Community Hall, 15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake, BC; and Tower Lake Hall, 5018 226 Road, Tower Lake, BC. Electoral Area ‘E’ Director Chetwynd District office boardroom, 5400 North Access Road, Chetwynd, BC; Jackfish Community Hall, 1515 Old Jackfish Road, Jackfish, BC; McLeod Elementary School/Community Hall, 8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC; Moberly Lake Community Hall, 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC; and Peace River Regional District office, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Will be available between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the following locations: District of Chetwynd office, 5400 North Access Road, Chetwynd, BC (Electoral Area ‘E’ only); Peace River Regional District office, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC (Electoral Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’). SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held at the following locations on Saturday, November 19, 2011: Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre, 5500 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC, at 1 p.m. (local time); and Dawson Creek and District Hospital, 11100 13 Street, Dawson Creek, BC, between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. (local time) The only electors who may vote at a Special Voting Opportunity are electors who are qualified under the Local Government Act and who, on November 19, 2011 and before the end of the voting hours for the Special Voting Opportunity, have been admitted as patients or are employed at the above-noted health care facilities. MAIL BALLOT VOTING OPPORTUNITY A mail ballot and elector registration package may be requested by a person who presents the Chief Election Officer with a written request for a package in person at the Peace River Regional District office, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (local time), Monday to Friday (excluding holidays); by mail to the Peace River Regional District, Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8; by fax at [250] 784-3201; or by email at prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca between Friday, October 28 and Thursday, November 10, 2011. The only electors who may be permitted to vote by mail ballot are: a) persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; b) persons who reside further than 90 kilometers away from their nearest voting place at which they are entitled to vote, as measured by road distance; and c) persons who expect to be absent from the regional district on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.
ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS and REGISTRATION
In order to vote, a person must meet the qualifications as either a Resident Elector or a Nonresident Property Elector of the Electoral Area and the person must be registered to vote. To register to vote as a RESIDENT ELECTOR, you must be: a) an individual who is, or who will be on November 19, 2011, age eighteen (18) or older; b) a Canadian citizen; c) a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration; d) a resident of the Electoral Area for at least thirty (30) days immediately before the day of registration; and e) not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law. To register to vote as a NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR, you must be:
a) not entitled to register as a Resident Elector for the Electoral Area; b) an individual who is, or who will be on November 19, 2011, age eighteen (18) or older; c) a Canadian citizen; d) a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration; e) a registered owner of real property in the Electoral Area for at least thirty (30) days before the day of registration; e.1) the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; f) not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law. In addition to the above requirements the following limitations also apply to Non-resident Property Electors: 1. If more than one individual is registered as an owner of the real property, then only one individual is entitled to vote with the written consent of a majority of all the registered owners that are onNotice the title, requesting registration on voting day. ofincluding Electionthe byperson Voting 2. A person may only register as a Non-resident Property Elector in relation to one parcel of real property in an Electoral Area. REGISTRATION AS AN ELECTOR To ensure that all River requirements for voting as does a Non-resident Elector are goingIttouses voting The Peace Regional District not haveProperty a register of electors. be met, it is recommended that you contact the Chief Election Officer at the Peace River electors must register at the time of voting. Regional District office in Dawson Creek prior to voting day. REGISTRATION AS AN ELECTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT The Peace River Regional District does not have a register of electors. It uses voting day 1. Inonly. order any Resident Elector register at the time of voting, at least two docu registration Allfor electors must register at the to time of voting. providing evidence of identity and place of residence must be produced. Picture i DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS 1. In order for any Resident as Elector to register is at not the time of voting, least twomay documents documentation to residence available, theatElector make(at a solemn de least one a signature) providing evidence of identity and place oftoresidence be produced. 2. with In order for any Non-resident Property Elector registermust at the time of voting, the Picture identification is not required. If documentation as to residence is not available, the Elector produce at least two documents (at least one with a signature) to prove identity. may make a solemn declaration instead. 2. In order for any Non-resident Property Elector to register at the time of voting, the Non-resident Documents that may at beleast accepted for identification residencytopurposes includ Property Elector must produce two documents (at least oneand/or with a signature) prove a) a real property tax notice, identity. Documents that mayColumbia be acceptedDriver’s for identification and/or residency purposes include but are not b) a British Licence, limited to: c) a British Columbia Identification Card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch, a) a real property tax notice, d) an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by the Insurance C b) a British Columbia Driver’s Licence, e) a British CareCard orbyBritish Columbia Gold CareCard, c) a British ColumbiaColumbia Identification Card issued the Motor Vehicle Branch, f) a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution, d) an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by the Insurance Corporation g) aColumbia, utility bill. of British e) a British CareCard or British Columbia Gold CareCard, If youColumbia have questions concerning the upcoming Elections, please contact the Peace R f) a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution, (800) 670-7773 or (250) 784-3200. g) a utility bill. If youFaye have questions concerning the upcoming Elections, please contact the Peace River Regional Salisbury, Chief Election Officer District at (800) 670-7773 or (250) 784-3200. Peace River Regional District, Faye Salisbury, Chief Election Officer 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC Peace River Regional District, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
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Northeast NEWS
November 3, 2011
Owner says 17 vehicles on his property not derelict By Kyla Corpuz A local man’s plea to keep 17 vehicles on his property, after being ordered to remove it, turned awry. Lanny Lundquist appeared before the Peace River Regional Board to defend his property and belongings, on Oct. 27. Kyla Corpuz photo FORT ST. JOHN - Autumn Troyer (left) and her friend Katie Hollingshead, Grade 3, watch how “This is my property, what’s on my property belongs to me,” said Lundquist. a real fireman prepares to fight a fire. Troyer won the Fireman Day contest with a poster she drew The conversation on how to settle the matter didn’t reach an agreement, but ended that illustrated why fire safety is important. On Oct. 27, the two took a tour of the firehall, rode in with Lindquist referring to the Board as a “Nazi operation,” that immediately disthe fire truck and had lunch with the firemen and the Mayor. missed the discussion. On Jul. 11 Lundquist was issued an Unsightly Premise Notice to Comply when his property in Baldonnel was found to interfere with Bylaw No. 1892, section 3.1. A list of 17 derelict vehicles, which Lundquist said are all in his name, were listed for removal by Aug. 10. On Aug. 5, Lundquist wrote a letter asking to address the issue before the Board, he rescheduled his appearance three times before a by-law officer gave him two final dates to show up or risk accepting the removal of his vehicles by default. Lundquist said his vehicles aren’t derelict but that he has not had much time to work on them. He said it has been about six months to a year since any of them were running. Lundquist strongly opposed the removal. “This is my job, my property, what we’ve put our 20 years of life into,” said Lundquist. 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Notice is also given that the candidate for Mayor has been elected by acclamation. joanne.ferreiro@shaw.ca sary toreceived elect fourareCouncillors and that the persons nominated as candidates and for votes will received are listed NOTICE below. Notice is also given that the candidate for Mayor haswhom been elected by be acclamation. OF NOMINATION move on to developments Your expert resource for Nanaimo, Parksville, MAYOR Elected Acclamation listed below. Notice is also given that the candidate for–Mayor hasbybeen elected by acclamation. MAYOR – Elected by Acclamation Qualicum Beach, Coombs, Errington, Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Taylor – that nominations for the MAYOR Elected by Acclamation such as a driveway. offices of: Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Bowser, Deep Bay. Surname JARVIS JARVIS
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Jurisdiction of Residence 10061 – 100A Street, Taylor, BC 10061 – 100A Street, Taylor, BC COUNCILLOR Four for a 35 month term (December 2011, to November 2014), will be received by –the Chief (4) to be elected COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to(4) betoelected COUNCILLOR – Four be elected Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence BARBER 9671 98thth Street, Box 335, Taylor, BC George District of Taylor Municipal Hall 9:00 a.m. October 4, 2011 to BARBER George 9671647, 98 9656 Street, BoxStreet, 335, Taylor, 10007 - 100th A Street 4:00 p.m. October 14, 2011 BIGCHARLES Box – 97 Taylor, BC BC David BIGCHARLES DavidStatutory holidays and Box 277, 647, Taylor, 9656 – 97 Street, Taylor, BC Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 Excluding FILMER Box BC Brad weekends FILMER Brad Box 277, Taylor, BC KOLTER 10440 – 100 St, Box 410, Taylor, BC Rick of Taylor Municipal Office during Nomination documents are available at the District KOLTER Rick Audrey 10440 –BC 100 St, Box 410, Taylor, BC regular office hours. PELLETIER Taylor, Hope PELLETIER Hope Audrey Taylor, BCStreet, Box 524, Taylor, BC PONTO 9832 – 97 Betty PONTO Betty 9832 – 97 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE TAILLEFER Taylor, BCStreet, Box 524, Taylor, BC Brent Trevor Alfred TAILLEFER Brent Trevor Alfred Taylor, BC
A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local VOTING DATES AND LOCATION government if they meet the following criteria: ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 8:00 am to VOTINGelectors DATESonAND LOCATION Canadian citizen; VOTING DATES AND LOCATION 8:00 pm at the District of Taylor Municipal Office, 10007 – 100 A Street, Taylor, BC 18 years of age or older; ADVANCE will be available to qualified on Wednesday, 9, 2011 from 8:00 resident of British VOTING Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before theelectors day GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of TaylorNovember on Saturday, November 19,am to ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors on Wednesday, November nomination filed; 8:00 pm papers at theareDistrict of Taylor Municipal Office, 10007 – 100 A Street, Taylor, BC 9, 2011 from 8:00 am to 2011 from 8:00atam toDistrict 8:00 pm the District of Taylor Municipal Office, 10007 – 100BC A Street, Taylor, BC 8:00 pm the of at Taylor Municipal Office, 10007 A Street, Taylor, not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in– 100 an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electorsAND of theREGISTRATION District of Taylor on Saturday, November 19, holding office. GENERAL VOTING will be open qualified electors of the District of Taylorwill on Saturday, November There 2011 is no need pre-register to vote as thetoDistrict registration of all electors for this election place at the time ofBC19, fromto8:00 am to foregoing 8:00 pm at of Taylor Municipal Office, 10007 – take 100 A Street, Taylor, FURTHER INFORMATION on the may be obtained by contacting: 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the District of Taylor Municipal Office, 10007 – 100 A Street, Taylor, BC voting. You will be required to sign a declaration that you meet the following requirements: A. de Weerdt, Chief Election Officer (250) 789-3392QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION ELECTOR • 18Melany years of age orChief older Gloria Baker, Deputy Election OfficerELECTOR (250) 789-3392 QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION • Canadian Therecitizen is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time There is no tobe pre-register tosign votea as thepreceding registration ofmeet allday electors for thisrequirements: election will take place at the time • resident of BC forneed atwill least 6required monthstoimmediately of voting. You declaration that voting you the following of voting. You will be required to sign a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older • resident •of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Taylor for at least 30 days immediately 18 years of age or older Canadian citizen preceding•• voting day, and Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • not otherwise disqualified by law from6voting. resident of BC at least months immediately voting •• resident of OR for registered owner of real property preceding in the District ofday Taylor for at least 30 days immediately • preceding resident ofvoting OR of real property in the District(at of least Taylor at least 30 days Picture immediately Resident electors will also be registered required produce 2 pieces of identification oneforwith a signature). day, andtoowner preceding voting day, and identification not necessary. The identification mustvoting. prove both residency and identity prior to receiving a ballot. • isnot otherwise disqualified by law from • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identity, plus proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, ifleast applicable, written consent Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 identification (atidentity one with signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification mustpieces prove of both residency and prior to areceiving a ballot. from the majority ofisthe owners. identification notproperty necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity prior to receiving a ballot. property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove MelanyNon-resident de Weerdt - Chief Election Officer Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove
identity, plus proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent identity, plus proof they are owners. entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of that the property from the majority of the property owners. Melany de Weerdt Melany de Weerdt Chief Election Officer Chief Election Officer
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A Day of Remembrance
Branch 141, Dawson Creek, B.C. • In the Co-op Mall • 250.782.8928 The Poppy and Remembrance Day Campaign is now underway
In previous years we have contacted our local businesses for donations and the purchase of a Poppy Wreath, however this year we will not be conducting the phone blitz. If you would like to purchase a wreath or donate to our campaign Please call 250.782.8928 • • • • • • • •
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Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953), as well as those who have served since then. More than 1,500,000 Canadians have served our country in this way, and more than 100,000 have died. They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace. Why Remember? We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument. These wars touched the lives of Canadians of all ages, all races, all social classes. Fathers, sons, daughters, sweethearts: they were killed in action, they were wounded, and thousands who returned were forced to live the rest of their lives with the physical and mental scars of war. The people who stayed in Canada also served - in factories, in voluntary service organizations, wherever they were needed. Yet for many of us, war is a phenomenon seen through the lens of a television camera or a journalist’s account of fighting in distant parts of the world. Our closest physical and emotional experience may be the discovery of wartime memorabilia in a family attic. But even items such as photographs, uniform badges, medals, and diaries can seem vague and unconnected to the life of their owner. For those of us born during peacetime, all wars seem far removed from our daily lives.
We often take for granted our Canadian values and institutions, our freedom to participate in cultural and political events, and our right to live under a government of our choice. The Canadians who went off to war in distant lands went in the belief that the values and beliefs enjoyed by Canadians were being threatened. They truly believed that “Without freedom there can be no ensuring peace and without peace no enduring freedom.” By remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom these men and women fought to preserve. They believed that their actions in the present would make a significant difference for the future, but it is up to us to ensure that their dream of peace is realized. On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve. During times of war, individual acts of heroism occur frequently; only a few are ever recorded and receive official recognition. By remembering all who have served, we recognize their willingly-endured hardships and fears, taken upon themselves so that we could live in peace. AN HONOURED SON He came, this young Canadian, From out the Golden West, Full of courage and of faith, Of ardor, hope, and zest. A willing volunteer, he came – And offered us his life – His youth, his strength, his heart and soul To fling into the strife. The final sacrifice he made, He lies in foreign earth – Far from home, an exile From the country of his birth. And yet, amongst his kin he sleeps In friendly company – No stranger, but an Honoured Son Of one great family. Anonymous
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Pat Pimm
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History: The Royal Canadian Legion
Veterans Association, the Tuberculosis Veterans Association, the DisPrior to the First World War, the armed services in Canada were repabled Veterans As sociation, the Naval Veterans Association and many resented mainly by regimental associations or other less formal groups. others. In June 1925, due largely to the influence of Haig, the Dominion The one national organization,Day the Army Navy Veterans of Canada, Remembrance 2009 Veterans Alliance came into being. had a limited membership. Meetings were seldom held outside major In November of that year, The Royal Canadian Legion was born urban centres. at its inaugural convention in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1926 it became Between 1917 and 1925 a total How do we remember? of 15 disparate national groups remember is that they fought to preserve a way of life, self-supporting and has remained free of outside financing ever since. On Nov. 11, we have the opportunity to remember Canadian values, the freedom enjoyontoday From its beginning, and the Legion has focusedwe its efforts the fightand to were formed. These groups lacked the efforts of these special Canadians. In rememberoften take for granted. Remember that the silence is to secure adequate pensions and other well-earned benefits for veterans a united voice and their various ing, we pay homage to those who respond to their sacrifice memory. and theirtheir dependants. Much and was achieved in those early days, but the efforts produced no national re- honour Remembrance Day 2009 countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. On Nov. 11,sults. weSome pause for two There are memorials to setbacks commemorate serviceso-of depression of the 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caused in all areasthe of Canadian attempts were minmade utes of silent tribute, and weto attend commemorative troops in Canada andfull-time overseas. Theregional National ciety. The Legion found itself involved in local, and co-ordinate their activities, but Canadian ceremoniesHow in memory of our war dead. War Memorial in Ottawa was originally designed national schemes to relieve the suffering of veterans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; suffering made each groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objectives seemed do we remember? remember is that they fought to preserve a way of life, to worse by thethose harsh economic conditions of the time. slightly different than to the others. recognize Following World War a French woman, who in the First World On the Nov.First 11, we have the opportunity remember Canadian values, andserved the freedom we enjoy todayWar. and It One significant which occurred during this period Verytolittle of substance was ac- hasoften Madame the E. efforts GuĂŠrin, British Field-Marbeen rededicated symbolize the of suggested these special Canadians. In remembertake for development, granted.toRemember that thesacrifice silence ismade towas thehonour coming their into law of theSecond War Allowance of 1930. This complished in spite the memRemembrance Day 2009 shall Earling, Haig children in ofdevastatCanadians in the World War, Act in Korea, and we that pay women homage and to those who respond to theirby sacrifice andVeterans memory. referred to asto a milestone, provided assistance toofvetbersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 11, best efforts. Through Nov. we pause forsale twothe min-inlegislation, There often are memorials commemorate the service ed areas countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Franceneeds. couldOnproduce poppies for to subsequent peacekeeping missions. The National UNDERSTANDING REMEMBRANCE DAY CONTINUED erans who were considered to have beenoverseas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;prematurely by their dedication of Field Marshall Earl War utes of silent tribute, The and we attend commemorative Canadian troops in Canada and Theagedâ&#x20AC;? National support wounded Veterans. first these poppies Memorial symbolizes unstinting couraHow do we of remember? remember is that theythe fought to preserve and of life, wartime experiences but who, in most instances, were nota way eligible for Haig, Commander in1921, Chief ofand the geous ceremonies memory of our war dead. Memorial in Ottawa was toand were distributed in in Canada inOn November of way Canadians giveand their service when values Nov. 11, we have the opportunity to War remember Canadian values, theoriginally freedom wedesigned enjoy today war disability pensions. British Army, Lieutenant-General Following the First World War a French woman, recognize those who served in the First World War. It efforts of these special Canadians. they In rememberoften take for granted. Remember that the silence is to the tradition has continued the ever since. believe in are threatened. pay homage to who respond theirberededicated honour their sacrifice memory. Madame E. GuĂŠrin, ing, suggested to British Field-Marhas been to symbolize the sacrifice made of Astocould expected, World War IIand brought about a revitalization Sirwe Richard Turner, VC,those LieutenThe two minutes of silence provide another sigThe Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located next to needs. Nov.in 11,devastatweSir pause for min-New demands There areSecond memorials the service of shall Earl Haig that countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s women and children Canadians in the World War, Korea, and thebytwo Legion. were made oftoitcommemorate and thereinwas a large influx ant-General SirOnPercy Lake, utes of silent tribute, and we attend commemorative nificant ed way of remembering wartime while thinkCanadian troops in Canada and overseas. The National the National War Memorial and contains the remains areas of France could produce poppies forgreat sale to ofin missions. The newsubsequent members. Thepeacekeeping Legionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts during the war wereNational prodigious. Arthur Currie and others, ceremonies in memory of our time war dead.of an unknown WarCanadian Memorial inFirst Ottawa was originally designed to ing of peace. Two minutes are scarcely enough World War soldier who support wounded Veterans. The first of these War poppies War Memorial the unstinting and Canadian Legion Warsymbolizes Services provided amenities such ascouracanteens, strides werethe made in World coordinating Following First a French woman, recognize those who served in the First World War. It for thought reflection. As we pause and bow our was exhumed from a cemetery near Vimy Ridge. wereand distributed in Canada in November of 1921, and geous way Canadians give their service when values Madame E. 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Services Planned: Fort St. John: The Parade will leave promptly at 10:00 a.m. from the Legion located at 10103 105 A ve. The Service and Wreath Laying will commence at 11:00 in the Legion Auditorium. Lunch will be provided at Noon and the other activities will start at 2:00 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #I02 will serve a Turkey Din-
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November 3, 2011
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Elaine Froese helps D.C cattlemen plan for successful succession By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- With the help of an investment of $25,000 from Growing Forward, a provincial and federal agriculture initiative, the B.C Cattlemen’s Association was able to host four Farm Succession Planning Seminars throughout B.C: Dawson Creek, Vanderhoof, Williams Lake, and Kamloops. Dawson Creek famers were encouraged to come with their families to the seminar Wednesday, Oct. 26th. The price to attend depended on the size of the family attending and membership to the B.C Cattlemen’s Association; the fee covered the cost of lunch and take-home materials. “There’s a significant population of cattle producers in those areas and there seems to be regional interest in having them there (the seminars)...I think succession planning applies to every farm type, no matter whether they raise cattle or not,” said Elaine Stovin for the B.C Cattlemen’s Association. Kerry Clark, who works for the B.C Ministry of Agriculture, says interest came in hosting the seminars after the B.C Grain Producers had a similar session by speaker Elaine Froese. The Cattlemen’s Association also enlisted the expertise of Froese for their seminars. “Succession is all about transition from one ownership to another, so that transition is happening gradually and especially between generations of the same family, some sort of a written plan so there’s a minimum of misunderstandings can help with that transition,” Clark said. “The purpose was to get people to recognize the importance of succession planning and to start doing it. It’s one of those things that is easy to put off. It’s an opportunity to think about something that isn’t immediate, farm businesses have a lot of immediate needs to respond to and this is one that is very importance but isn’t immediate, it’s a bit of planning for the future. Whose going to have the farm and when?” he said. Elaine Froese is a home economist who has been working with farm families for over 30 years, has been a federal government mediator for five years, she is a certified life coach, motivational speaker, writer, has a certificate in conflict resolution, and is a grain farmer in south western Manitoba. She helps people discover what they want their life to look like,
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and helps them plan to achieve those goals. Froese says there are many different things people don’t want to discuss when planning or in general, which she calls ‘undiscussables’. Apart of her job is to help families start those tough conversations. “Today was to really talk about who gets the farm and when and also help people look at what their undiscussables is...What I was trying to do was give them insight into what they need to think about themselves, and with each other as partners and spouses, and also with their kids on how to start the conversation and what are good ways to ask different questions...A lot of people said today that they’re too busy to plan, they don’t have time, they also said finance was an issue. They also said 21% of them didn’t have a will, so there is also the understanding between the difference between an estate plan and a succession plan. So a lot of people know that they should be doing something, but they have a hard time starting the conversation,” she said. Undiscussables will vary from family to family, but usually include when and if the farm will be passed to heirs, what you want your legacy to be, how land will be divided up to children who farm and those who don’t, and what we own our children after we’re gone. Challenges to succession planning are family expectations and assumptions. Froese believes creating an open dialogue is key in succession planning, often it is the lack of communication that causes family conflict. “I expect that another reason why you came today was not only to keep the farm intact but also to keep some kind of family harmony,” Froese said during her presentation. “The problem in succession planning, is people get really focused on the money or the land and they don’t keep the big picture; when we’re done this process are we still going to get together for Christmas? Is it only money that proves that you’re loved? It’s really sad and lonely eating gold all by yourself,” she said. Froese warns that a conversation is not a contract and that families should start planning to make their decisions legal. “Also to make sure your plans are workable in terms of tax in terms of legalities, in terms of satisfying what you need
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Peter Katz is no stranger in town By Kyla Corpuz
FORT ST. JOHN – The stars were definitely aligned for Canadian musician Peter Katz. The moment he decided that music was going to be his life came shortly after a concert by two Irish musicians: Damien Rice and Glen Hansard. “I was so affected by that show, it hit me so hard — and I just felt like, this is something I have to be apart of, and it all crystallized for me,” said Katz during a phone interview. Katz went from being a spectator to a performer and sooer
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Kenyan trip cancelled for South Peace.S.S Me to We club members, looking for alternatives By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- Students at South Peace Secondary School have been raising money for projects in Kenya for four years ever since getting involved in Me to We, an organization that inspires social change. The school’s Me to We club has made the annual trip to Vancouver for the past three years to participate in We Day, where students hear speakers who have effected change in other countries. “It’s a lot of fun, you get to go and hear inspirational speakers, it’s just a fun time together as a group,” said Ashley Aarts, 16, who has been to We Day twice. The Dali Lama, Jane Goodall, and Sr. Richard Branson have all been speakers at We Day, and in the past attendees have been treated to performances by Hedley, Down with Webster, and Shawn Desman who support the Me to We message. “The first year that I went down to it, it kind of had the same effect on me as it did on the students and really brought out my passion to help people...Every year going down to Vancouver reignites the drive for the students it seems...it’s excellent reenforcement to go down there and see what people are doing and hear all these motivational speakers and performers,” said Aaron Mathias, English and Automotive teacher at South Peace S.S and one of the club’s leaders. Since their forming, the group has raised money to build a school and a sand dam for a community in Kenya. There involvement with Kenya over the last four years inspired them to visit the country and help complete another project. “Every year we did a project, like building schools and water projects and our school is in Kenya so we just thought that because we raised all the money for Kenya, it would be the best place to go,” said club member, Autumn Sipma, 15. The group has been raising money by hosting BBQ’s, bake sales, and raffles. They also plan on sending out letters to businesses and family members asking for donations that would help with the cost of their 17-day trip that is approximately $4,200 per student. Mathias has commitment from approximately 18-20 students to attend. “That’s what we’ve been raising for the last few years and paying for these projects... we’ve paid for a lot of projects, we’ve paid for schools, things like that and now we’re going to go and help build those sorts of things, so the fundraising that we’re doing now is more for the trip,” said Mathias.
The trip was previously approved by School Board 59, but after some civil unrest in Kenya, the board ruled against the trip during their last board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19. “Where we were going was very safe, there were a lot of North Americans that live in this area, are doctors and teachers and stuff like that in the area that we were going to. No matter what third world country you go to there are risks involved and there are these battles along the border in certain areas in Kenya, we would have been somewhat separated from that...Safety is the number one concern definitely,” Mathias said. Students in the club are disappointed with the board’s decision, but ultimately understand. “The risk factor is high...it’s understandable their decision... they didn’t totally shut us down,” said Megan Gabriel, 16. “I think we were just really excited about Kenya, we had our itinerary and everything,” Courtney Watson, 16, said. “The fact that we had for like two years at central we had done our fundraisers specifically for Kenya...so we kind of had that other connection to Kenya, we had already helped raised their community...we were kind of excited to be able to go and see the people that we helped and see the school. It’s kind of disappointing in that way where we won’t get that same kind of personal reaction and connection with them,” said Jamie Rogers, 15. The board hasn’t shut down the group entirely, they have preapproved international trips to Ecuador, Nicaragua, India, and China. “Anywhere we go we’ll be doing a lot of help, I’m happy with where ever we go...but being anywhere will be an amazing life
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UPCOMING Dawson Creek • NOVEMBER 17,18,19, 20: DINNER THEATRE at South Peace United Church Upper Hall, 1300-104th Ave., Dawson Creek, dinner at 6:00 pm; Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm. Tickets available at Simple Pleasures. • November 18 / 19 - Nov 18 & 19 - Ten Thousand Villages Sale will be held on Nov. 18, 3:00 to 9:00 pm and Nov. 19, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Northgate Mennonite Brethren Church, 1800-109 Avenue, Dawson Creek (blue church across from Kitchen Park). • November 30 - Country/folk musician, Marianne Girard, will be performing at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery on Wednesday, November 30th at 7:30pm. Born to a French/Irish Catholic family of 12, she left the southwestern Ontario tobacco belt of her childhood for a life of journeying and song writing one she has steadfastly shared with her audience for over three decades. Nominated for Best Contemporary Singer at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2010. European radio calls her “a Canadian nightingale” and says “she will melt your heart and move your feet.” Presented by the South Peace Community Arts Council’s “Concerts in the Gallery” Home Routes Series. Admission charged at the door. Call 250-782-2601 for more information. Fort St. John
• November 3 - You are Invited to the All Candidates Discussion On Arts, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Thursday, November 3, 2011 7-9pm North Peace Cultural Centre Carpet Room A DISCUSSION WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN TALK WITH THE CANDIDATES ABOUT THE IMPACTS AND BENEFITS OF ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM IN OUR COMMUNITY MORE INFO 250-787-2781 or email: info@fsjarts.org • The Family Literacy Program is open for registration! Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to take part in the children’s program; and, baby care is also available. Healthy snacks are provided for each class. Every month, the Family Literacy Program also offers parenting and life skills seminars. Opportunities for parents and children to learn together are offered each week. For more information, please contact Jean McFadden at 250785-2110. • November 12 - The Anglican Church Women’s annual Tea, Bake, Gift and Book Sale is from 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Shared Church, 10364-100 St. Fort St. John. Along with the Baking, Crafts, Tea and Used Books we have a Silent Auction, Fish Pond and Face Painting. Please come join us! • November 18 - 45h Art Show & Sale - Local Artists
Bob Kjos, Karl Musgrove, Pat Vassler, Janet Ferguson, Nelda Bennett, Ruth Veiner, Eileen Dueck, Lois Foster, Agnes Wiebe, Margi Mackenzie - Northern Grande Fort st. John - Friday Nov 18 11am-8pm and Saturday, Nov 19 11am-8pm. ONGOING Fort St. John • The Fort St. John Literacy Society offers free oneto-one tutoring for people who want to improve their reading, writing or math skills. We also offer free English as a Second Language classes and one-to-tutoring for people learning English. Contact 250-785-2110 or info@ fsjliteracy.ca for more information.
Annual General Meeting North Peace Fall Fair Society November 8th at the Montney Hall @ 7 PM. Social hour at 6 PM. Visitors and new members welcome. Membership dues of $1 will be taken at the meeting.
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Cold and flu very common in children this time of year Whether it’s at daycare or school - children are consistently in contact with many germs, leaving them highly susceptible to illness. The number of colds per child can be as high as five to eight per year. Children have also been shown to encounter the highest number of flu cases, accounting for 24 per cent of type A influenza cases and 17 per cent of type B cases, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Despite the common occurrence of these illnesses and no matter how many times your child gets sick, each case can be just as stressful as the last. Identifying whether your child has a cold or the flu can be tough, as symptoms can be similar. The common cold is a mild infection of the respiratory passages that often leads to runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes. The symptoms of the flu are typically more severe than a cold, and affect the entire body. Symptoms of the flu may include: chills, fever, body pain and headaches. Finding effective and safe treatments can also be a challenge for parents. With Health Canada’s restrictions on the use of cough and cold medicines for children under the age of six, parents are often unsure of how they can help their child battle cold and flu. Some natural health products, such as Coryzalia, Stodal and Oscillococcinum from Boiron Canada, have been approved by Health Canada and may be used for the treatment of coughs and colds in children and help relieve their symptoms with no known side effects. A little extra TLC, warm baths, extra rest and consumption of clear fluids will also help your child on the road to recovery. Used together, Health Canada-approved medicines and home remedies can help your child effectively tackle their symptoms, having them back to good health in no time.
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FORT ST. JOHN – The Doig Drummers and Powwow dancers of all ages celebrated in the official opening of the Fort St. John Northern Lights College Aboriginal Centre on Oct. 19. “This space was created for Aboriginal learners and a venue for stories, ideas and experience,” said president of the NLC Laurie Rancourt. There are 27 Aboriginal Centres that span across B.C. and four of them are in the Peace region.
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EQUIPMENT AUCTION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2011 • 9:00 a.m. HITACHI EX300LC EXCAVATOR
WEAVER SALE YARD • RYCROFT, AB • INTERNET BIDDING
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: 19.77 acre parcel commercial property near Silver Valley, AB. NE 34-81-9-W6. 2011 taxes $960.61. 30x40' unfinished bsmt, styro blocks, 24x32' garage. Dugout, hydro, phone, 50 kva transformer, 12x16' hydro shed. • 1970's Paramount 12x68' mobile home, 2 bdrm, hitch and wheels. HOME IN RYCROFT, AB: Older 2 bdrm home in Rycroft, AB, 50-120 ft. lot, located 4635-53rd St., 2 garden sheds • CONSTRUCTION: 1994 JD 850C crawler, angle dozer, twin tilts, winch • 1987 Cat D6H LGP crawler, 14' angle dozer, twin tilts, canopy, 3,000 hrs on rebuilt engine, 30" pads, Cat 3 shank 2 bbl ripper • Pisten CAT D6H LGP CRAWLER Bully PB170 snow cat, 12.5" blade, 53" tracks • Komatsu D65P crawler, 15' angle blade, winch, 38" pad, 4266 hrs • 1981 Komatsu D31P crawler, 530 hrs. on rebuilt eng and steering clutches, 3 shank 2 bbl ripper • 1997 Hitachi EX300LC excavator, bucket, thumb, 17,760 hrs., hi track • 2002 JD 200C excavator, 6,340 hrs • 2003 Case 1825B skid steer loader, 390 hrs, bucket • Cat 950 loader, bucket • ATTACHMENTS: 6 ft. q/c snow blade • 60" cleanout bucket to fit Hitachi EX300LC • Unused skid steer buckets, grapples, plates, rock bucket, X36 exc thumb • Weldco 20 log grapple • Pallet forks to fit Cat 950 • JOHN DEERE 200C EXCAVATOR TRUCKS: 2006 Kenworth T300 s/a picker truck, Cummins, 10 spd, 74,000 km, 2523 hrs, Ali-arc bumper, 42" sleeper, Effer 155 Knuckleboom picker, Tulsa 20 ton winch • 2008 Ford F450 welding truck, duals, dsl • 1991 Kenworth t/a, air ride, Cummins 555 • 1990 IHC 4900 s/a digger-derrick truck, dsl, service boxes • 1977 Kenworth t/a truck, Cat engine, 15 spd • 1979 Ford F700 s/a fuel truck • TRAILERS: 2007 Trail pro t/a dual wheel equipment trailer • 2007 Oasis 26' 5th wheel • 2001 Raven 40'
2006 KENWORTH PICKER TRUCK t/a hiboy • 1990 Peerless 40 ton tridem lowbed, 21' deck • Fruehauf 48' tridem log trailer, Barko log loader • 1988 Fruehauf 45' tridem hiboy • 1980 Hayworth 40' t/a hiboy • Masse t/a dual wheel equip trailer, 23' tilt deck • 1973 5th wheel s/a equip trailer • 24' t/a custom built 5th wheel • Atco 10x30' self contained wellsite trailer • Rainbow 16 ft. flatdeck • Goertzen t/a 5th wheel 16' stock trailer • PICKUPS: 2008 Ford F250XL Ecab • (2) 2006 Dodge 2500 Ecab p/u's • 2005 Chev 2500 shortbox • 2003 Chev 2500 HD crew cab • 2002 Chev 3500 flat deck truck • 2002 Ford F250 4wd crew cab • Toyota 4wd p/u • TRACTORS: JD 4020, 23.1x30 tires, dsl, cab, 10' blade • Fordson Super Major, pto, 3 pth, FEL • FORD F450 WELDING TRUCK SAWMILL EQUIPMENT AND PEELERS: Custom built hyd band saw mill, semi portable, on pilings, 26'' wide and 12" deep head opening, 30" steel wheels, 1.5" band, 15 hp 208, 240/460v 3 phase saw motor variable speed/ phase converted/ slow start, variable frequency drive, 10 hp single phase hyd. power pack w/12 valves, variable frequency drive elec carriage feed with hi speed reverse, bi-di 24"x30' waist/lumber conveyor, 3 strand 11x20' log in feed, 5 hp elec motor, cuts 2400 FBM for one man per 8 hrs and up to 6500 FBM per 8 hrs as a 2 man operation. Complete operation on 100 amp single phase svc • Morbark post peeler, hyd post sharpener (custom built) • Nelson #70 blower, post peeler infeed, hyd. drive • (15) 8 to 12' lumber sleds • Dana saw band saw sharpener and setter • 25' conveyor, elec disconnects • 42, 48 and 52" saw blades, (15) 17" edger blades • 8 - 20 ft. trim saw, 20 ft. hyd. drive conveyor • 20, 30 hp hyd. power pack • Wadkin Gem171 moulder-planer • Nichols 4 saw 4"x36" edger, 5 post bunks, tech cable • MISC: Man lift basket • Cat 62.5 kva gen set • Cummins 855 engine • Unused Magnum Gold 4000 psi hot water pressure washers • Multi function massage leather chairs • 18' bi-parting ornamental driveway gates • Professional tool cabinet • Professional work station • Windbreak fence, 6 log bunks • Cat 950 loader parts • First Aid treatment center • M10 and 20 tampers • 400 barrel oilfield tank on skids • Augers • 24 ft. freestanding livestock panels • 24 ft. freestanding panels with gates • 10 bale feeder • 30 ft. grain/sileage feeders • King Kut 60" 3 pth mower • Atco 10x40 ft. self contained wellsite trailer • Storage shelters, marquee party tents, container shelters • Partial list only. Complete list at weaverauctions.com
CONSIGN YOUR EQUIPMENT TODAY • Call JEFF at 780.864.7750 or LORNE at 250.219.0871
KENWORTH T/A TRUCK
We are adding equipment to this sale on a daily basis, for complete up to date info log on to weaverauctions.com Weaver Bros. Auctions Ltd. • Auctioneers for the B.C. and Alberta Peace Country JEFF WEAVER • 780.864.7750 • weaverauctions@gmail.com | LORNE WEAVER • 250.219.0871
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24,950
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19,995
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4x4, ac, pW, ps, pM, pl, heateD seats, Moon roof
35,950
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aWD, ac, pW, ps, pM, pl, heateD seats, sync, leather
2011 Ford EdgE LimitEd
29,995
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2008 Ford F250
4x4, ac, pW, ps, pM, pl, heateD seats, leather
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$25,995
2009 Ford F350 Lariat
ac, pW, ps, pM, pl, DvD player, sync, tilt, leather interior
39,950
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STK# #I93848
4x4, ac, pW, ps, pM, pl, tilt, cruise, 4th Door
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2007 Ford F150 HarLEy davidson
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29 995
$38,995
2009 Ford F150 Lariat
Manual transMission, cD, ac,
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4x4, ac, pW, ps, pM, pl, heateD seats, Moon roof, leather STK# I00488
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27 995
29,950
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32,995
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2007 cHEvroLEt siLvErado 1500 Ltz
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2011 Ford F150 FX4 4X4
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NOW STK# I08280
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STK# Ir2578
27,495
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2011 Ford F150 FX4 4X4
Only 10 KMS
ac, pW, ps, pM, pl, sync, tilt, cruise,
$17,950
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44,995
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2008 Ford EdgE LimitEd
SOLD 4x4, Diesel, ac, pW, ps, pM, pl, heateD STK# I16550 seats, leather
21,950
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SOLD STK# I73786
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19 995
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SOLD ac, pW, ps, pM, pl, sync, tilt, cruise, eco-boost
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