November 10, 2011 - Vol. 8 - No. 45
Candidates talk arts and culture
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By Kyla Corpuz
Chetwynd all candidate forum - Page 4
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FORT ST. JOHN – The Arts Council hosted an all-candidates forum on Nov. 3. The open discussion saw Fort St. John councillor candidates and two School District 60 trustee candidates, Jaret Thompson and Darrell Pasichnyk. Mayoral candidates were at a prior engagement at the Fort St. John Petroleum Association. The forum was an opportunity for the public to engage with candidates on current issues surrounding the arts, culture, history and tourism in the city. The discussion covered a whole spectrum of thoughts and ideas. It started off with downtown revitalization. Some aspects that came up were the possibility of underground parking to couple with the use of space from the old Fort Hotel. Counc. Larry Evans was against the idea of implementing additional parking. He said it would deter people from walking and using, the already not so used, transit system. What he did offer was an idea to use the soon-to-be vacant fire hall on 94 St. and 100 Ave. as a possible location to house art and culture clubs like Stage North,
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Fort St. John gets informed on what’s in their H2O By Kyla Corpuz
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FORT ST. JOHN – Two opposing experts educated a full house at the Lido Theatre about water fluoridation on Nov. 2. Dr. Arthur Conn, chief assistant dental officer of Health Canada, spoke on the benefits of fluoridation while Dr. James Beck, biophysicist at the University of Calgary, opposed it. Conn said there are three ways to prevent tooth decay: oral hygiene, controlling sugar intake in your diet and fluoride. Conn used statistics from a review initiated by Health Canada that illustrated a decrease in tooth decay with the increase of fluoride. In 1961 there was 7.4 per cent fluoride in Canada, by 2009 the rate jumped to 47.1 per cent. According to the report, the increase showed that tooth decay in children dropped from 2.5 per cent to 0.5 per cent.
“As a dentist, parent and student, I have seen community water fluoridation as a tremendous good,” said Conn. But, Beck argued that there were no proven cases of fluoride preventing cavities, instead the difference was a socio economic issue. Lower-income children were found to suffer with tooth decay more than those from higher-income families. Beck presented a graph that illustrated 18 different countries that all showed a declining trend of cavities from 1968 to 2008 — of those 18, only four had fluoridated water. “[Fluoride has] never been tested for safety,” said Beck. Instead he added that fluoride might possibly harm teeth, bone, thyroid system, reproductive system, the brain, cardiovascular system and other body systems. Beck presented an animal study conducted in 1998 by scientists at the US
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TUMBLER RIDGE- With the District of Tumbler Ridge absent a Chamber of Commerce, it was up to active citizens to organize an all candidates forum for the upcoming election. The forum that was held on Wednesday, Nov. 2 was organized by Greg Amos, creator and writer for ridgeblog.ca, along with half a dozen or so others who recognized the importance of public forums. Ryan Murray, Project Manager for the Quality Wind Project, was the orator for the evening and posed several questions to the candidates; some were given to the candidates ahead of time, while others came as a surprise. The public was also welcome to ask questions. With all ten candidates participating, very limited time was allotted for detailed answers however general themes of health care, attracting diverse industries and development emerged. Lack of housing and childcare services also came up. Candidates agreed that despite the current and expected growth of the mining industry, it could not be solely relied upon. “Never again can we allow the community to be in a situation we were in the early 2000s,” said mayoral candidate and current counillor, Darwin Wren, referring to the closure of the Quintette mine. “It’s an exciting time for Tumbler Ridge…it is critical that we are prepared for this window to close, coal mines rise and fall and this could happen with frequency and speed, anticipating and planning for mine closures,” councillor candidate Mike Caisley said. “I don’t believe the mines will close anytime soon, but we do need to prepare for that day, because I do think that Tumbler Ridge is here to stay,” said incumbent Counc. Rob MacKay Though candidates agreed that the District needs a more diverse industry, many stated that they would not fully support long-term funding of the museum and research centre (two tourism attractions) in partnership with the Peace River Regional District, encouraging instead the Province to take on that financial responsibility. “If Peace River Regional District is going to match funds, then we all have to be sitting at the table and talking about it, about how much we‘re willing to match,” said mayoral candidate Brenda Holmlund who did not oppose the idea all together, but said her decision would depend on the circumstance. Themes often related back though, to the importance of attracting and retaining families. “The children of our community are our future, and when we start talking about spending money on the youth and children of our community, that’s not an expense, that’s an investment. Young families that are coming into our town, that are coming here for good paying jobs, they’re going to pay taxes…that’s what’s going to sustain this community, is young families that make this town very very attractive to live in,” said Wren. “We have to have a day care, without it we wouldn’t be able to provide a service or even have an opportunity of retaining families in Tumbler Ridge which we desperately need,” said Caisley. Many candidates have scheduled information sessions, to meet and discuss their candidacy with residents who want to learn more.
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Dr. Arthur Conn and Dr. James Beck take the spot light for the audience’s questions during the Water Fluoridation Information Session at the Lido Theatre on Nov. 2.
Environmental Protection Agency: rats that drank 1 ppm (parts per million) fluoride in their water for a year developed kidney damage. Conn said the maximum acceptable concentration of fluoride shows that no adverse effects will occur. Conditions like hip fractures, bone cancer, geo toxicity and neuron toxicity were also found to be unrelated. “The weight of evidence is that there is no connection between any of these conditions and water fluoridated at 1.5 miligrams per litre,” said Conn. The maximum acceptable limit recommended by Canadian
Drinking Water Guidelines is 1.5 miligrams per litre. Currently, the City puts 0.7 miligrams per litre of fluoride in the water system. According to the BC Ministry of Health’s recommendation level of treatment for Fort St. John is between 0.7 miligrams to 0.9 miligrams. But Beck said this amount shouldn’t be recommended to everyone, considering the risk analysis is based on an average male. “If it says that 0.7 is safe, it’s not safe for everyone, it’s not safe for every home,” said Beck. According to Conn, the City’s water system is on par with international standards. Conn listed 11 medical and government organizations that supported fluoridated water. “[Fluoridated water is] supported by medical and government organizations that have no vested interest than for the common good,” said Conn. “Health Canada recognizes the benefits of community water fluoridation.” But Beck said: “What should carry weight is the scientific reviews.” He added that fluoride promoters conducted the reviews shown by Conn. Beck argued that though there were reports hailed by Health Canada that supported fluoride, in a particular study that showed the relation between lower IQ levels and higher fluoridation levels only five out of approximately 23 reports were used in Health Canada’s final report. “The other 19 to 20 reports were ignored, and that’s not what I call continual responsible review of literature.” However, Conn said that the reports were not overlooked. “They were certainly not ignored, they were evaluated but not
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given a scientific level of credibility.” On Nov. 19, along with the civic election there will be a referendum on whether or not to discontinue the addition of fluoride, the city will not be treating any natural fluoride that may be in the City’s water supply. The City is looking at a referendum for this issue because on Oct. 26, 2009, Council passed a resolution to include this topic as a referendum question. “Since electors voted in favour of adding fluoride by referendum, the question of its retention should also be the electors’ decision,” according to the Fort St. John Fluoride Fact Sheet. In 1963, electors approved the fluoridation of the water and Council instructed staff to implement this decision.
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Councillor candidates and two School District 60 zone five candidates gathered for an open discussion about the city’s arts, culture, tourism and history sector hosted by the Arts Council on Nov. 3. All-candidates arts forum story continued from Page 1. whose rehearsal space is currently operated out of a basement. Sue Popesku, Stage North executive director, supported that idea. Tourism also made its way into the discussion when one attendee brought up utilizing the Peace River, by making it more accessible to tourists. While some current and new councillor candidates agreed that it could benefit the tourism sector, others, like new candidates Carol Kube and Brandon Joice were not as keen, stating that capitalizing on the area could mean that it would lose its “natural beauty” and “what it really means.” The discussion made a turn that started to focus on funding and the competition that the arts sector seems to have against sport and recreation. Many members of the arts council said they were tired of asking the city for money to keep their programs afloat and made a notion that sports and recreation seemed to be favoured more in the city. Davies said both pillars were equally important, but stated that most municipalities fund recreation more than arts. Current council members, Trevor Bolin and Dan Davies pointed out that the facilities used by sports members like the Pomeroy Sport Centre are city owned as with the North Peace Cultural Centre which the city spends upwards of $600,00 on. The second all-candidates forum took place on Nov. 9, and had a more board-ranged discussion.
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questions, so there was a great amount of engagement by the citizens and by the candidates, back and forth,” Hicks said. Not only did the forum format allow for attendees to learn about the candidates, the candidates also heard concerns and ideas from the attendees. “I heard the candidates basically saying that we’re learning from the citizens. Different ideas were given forward, so they were learning as well, it was a good two way exchange of ideas and views.” Incumbents usually have the advantage when seeking reelection, as they know more about what’s going on in council as well as policy and procedures, but this format allowed new candidates to be at ease. “Here the inexperienced candidates were on more equal plain with experienced people…all the candidates were talking, no one was shy, it was a really friendly venue for the candidates,” Hicks said. “I think that this is just a great successful night for democracy in a municipal level,” he said. Tables were able to discuss whatever they wanted, but health care and affordable housing were prominent issues. On the topic of health care, mayoral candidate Bob Shirley believes that the district needs to fight to get an operating room back in Chetwynd. He says that the district should also make an effort to welcome doctors and their families to town, and offer them incentives to stay. Shirley’s opponent Merlin Nicholas thinks that attracting young doctors out of residence is key to having them stay in the area. Councillor candidate Rochelle Galbraith told one of her tables that although money is a nice incentive to move to the area, some doctors would not feel fulfilled with the lack of resources that Chetwynd’s hospital offers. She believes approaching Northern Health is one avenue for a solution. Affordable housing, and lack thereof was another popular issue. Councillor candidate Julia Nelson hopes to see a reduced transient work force, hoping workers will move their families to Chetwynd. Ernest Pfanner is also running for council and believes that the district needs to get together with industry stakeholders and collectively devise a plan to solve the issue. It was evident that seven minutes to talk about solutions to Chetwynd’s challenges, and candidate’s platforms was not sufficient for some, many candidates felt it was hard to leave their tables after the buzzer.
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Hospital face challenges with work force, budget on track By Kyla Corpuz
FORT ST. JOHN – The Fort St. John Hospital and Residential Care update revealed that despite challenges surrounding work force shortages, construction and budget is on track. “The construction leads have not identified any construction issues. They are on schedule and within the budget target,” said Angela De Smit, health services administration of the North Peace. However, she added that, “the limited amount of trades [workers] may have impact, but they continue to progress.” De Smit said that development companies have looked to Vancouver and Edmonton for manpower. “They try to hire local, but they recognize that other local staff are committed to other trade industries,” said De Smit.
And it’s not only the work force constructing the hospital that face challenges, but also the work force that will eventually take over the hospital; like registered nurses, an ultra sound technician and lab technologist. “We currently have challenges in recruiting registered nurses in Fort St. John. You need to be able to offer an improved work environment or education, in order to entice the professionals to come north and work here.” She’s hopeful that that’s exactly what the new hospital will do. “We’re anticipating that the new facility will help us recruit,” said De Smit, adding that developments on the hospital have come a long way. “There’s been some significant changes in the facility over the last couple of months as it’s growing closer and closer to
completion.” The maternity unit is complete with a few pieces of equipment left to install. The emergency and operating department is substantially finished and drywalls are painted with parts of the nursing station being worked on. De Smit said the hospital will be ready for staff training and more equipment installation in February 2012, and anticipates the doors will open in the summer. The budget for the hospital cashes in at just under $300 million; the Peace River Regional Hospital District contributed $98 million and the city of Fort St. John donated the 40 acres of land that it sits on, according to De Smit. The info session took place on Nov. 3 with a small turn out, but positive feedback, said De Smit. Updates on the hospital are held every three to four months.
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By Bob Zimmer, MP This Remembrance Day, I encourage you to take the time to remember the brave men and women who have served, or are currently serving, our country. From World War I to our work in Afghanistan and around the world today, the courage and sacrifice of the members of our military remains constant. While the conflicts of today look much different from those in the past, it is still fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters who continue to stand up for what they believe in – the values that we as Canadians hold dear. Whether it was listening to stories about my great uncles who served during World War II, or celebrating my cousins’ return home from tours in Afghanistan, I have always had the utmost respect for those who are willing to risk everything in the name of freedom. For those of us who owe our freedom to the service of both the past and present generations, it is our duty to support and remember those who have sacrificed so much for us. More than 110,000 men and women died so that we may live free lives today. Taking an active role in remembering these great Canadians, along with the veterans who experienced the hardships of military conflict and peace efforts, is one way of saying “thank you.” That is why, on Remembrance Day in communities across the region, hundreds of families will stand before memorials and cenotaphs for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada. There are many other ways we can be active in saying “thank you”. Research the story of a family member, friend, or neighbour who served Canada in wartime or peacetime and share that person’s story with your community. Visit a local nursing home and spend time with those from the wartime generation. Or maybe write a letter to a Canadian Armed Forces member posted in Canada or overseas. These are all worthy ways to thank the men and women who have served Canada with honour and pride. This November 11, I will be remembering and saying thank you in Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope. I hope to see many of you there. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and our Conservative Government, I want to thank those who have served, and those who continue to serve our great country. Lest we forget.
Candidate Info - Tumbler Ridge
Mayor Candidates: BRENDA HOLMLUND Brenda was raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She completed her schooling, and then went on to Mining College, receiving a mineral science technologist 2 year diploma, and later at SIAST received a Geographic Systems Information Technologist Diploma. She has worked in the mining industry, prospected for mineral exploration, Mapped as in drafting and computer modeling, and has been part of a landuse management team. Brenda and her husband Garry and two children moved to Tumbler Ridge in November, 1982. While raising her family Brenda has been a dedicated volunteer; she has run the full gambit of service work from a beaver leader, Ten Thousand Villages, Arts Council, ESS and the Library Board. She has served on Council prior to 2008. Brenda’s main thrust is the community is facing a construction phase that is driven by Industry. The result of the construction phase will be diversified industry. This diversified industry will also bring long term growth. Therefore by concentrating on financial stability, improvement of health care facilities, the lack of services and housing are the issues to be faced. The way to address these issues is planning short term and long term. Her motto is: by planning we make progress and action rather than reaction. She is passionate about representing her community, has the time and the ability to serve as Mayor. DARWIN WREN Clinical Team Lead Mental Health and Addictions Northern Health Authority I have been a member of the District of Tumbler Ridge Seniors Needs Committee for the past three years. I have also been a member of the District of Tumbler Ridge Community Forest Commit-
tee. In the spring of this year, in response to the demographic shift towards young families, I founded and Chair the District of Tumbler Ridge Family Needs Committee. My wife Angeline and I bought a house in Tumbler Ridge about a decade ago. We quickly decided to move to Tumbler Ridge and raise our family here. We have two sons age 4 and 7. Tumbler Ridge is going to grow a great deal in the next three years. It is my vision to make Tumbler Ridge not only a place where people come to work but where they chose to live and raise their families. Thankfully we have a very solid base of senior citizens who have made Tumbler Ridge their home. I hope to continue to make Tumbler Ridge a very livable community for that demographic as well. With the increase in population, new amenities should be put in place that will help diversify our economy. I would immediately set up a task force to investigate building a down hill ski facility if elected. A spray park is also a feature I would like to see in place. All of this would build our economy. Housing is the biggest challenge for Tumbler Ridge right now. The goal I have for the next three years is to see the community grow in a way that preserves the character of the town and builds long term stability, both financially and socially. Thank you Darwin Wren Councillor Candidates: DOUG BEALE Occupation: Maintenance Supervisor Community involvement (top three only): TR Search and Rescue, Town Councillor and a volunteer for the TR Fire Dept. I have spent the last decade or so assisting those in our community and will continue to do so in one capacity or another for years to come. Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: My Wife Donna and I have raised 6 children in Tumbler Ridge and have resided here for 26 years and we truly love the community and we plan on
being here for some time. What do you want [District Of Tumbler Ridge] to look like in three years? I see a community that has great health care that won’t require its residents to travel on roads that are sometimes dangerous to access the basic health care in another community, I also see more housing developments and more families calling Tumbler Ridge home. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? Health care is priority for me and if we don’t have what other communities around us have then attracting business and families to live and work in our community will be difficult at best. The North East is the strongest economic driver for the province but we see little in the benefits for our communities as compared with the rest of the Province and that needs to change. What are your personal goals? Contribute to building a strong, safe community where people want to live and raise their families, I find it very rewarding personally when you see issues that matter to the community come together and get resolved for the betterment of all residents. Other comments: Thank you for the opportunity to once again serve the public and on November 19, 2011 you have a voice please get out and vote. CROSBIE BOURDEAUX My name is Crosbie (Hartford) Bourdeaux, I would like to represent you on City Council as a council member. I moved to Tumbler Ridge December 1982, with my parents, George and Janet Hartford, who relocated to teach. I finished my grade 12 and became the first graduate of TRSS in 1983. I am very family oriented, I am the youngest of 4 children and we are all close. 1997, I married Tony and we have a son John, I am a step mother of 3 (Sarah, Stacey and Curtis) and a grandmother to 5 (Kori-18, Zachary-13, Anthony-7, Courtney-9 and Curtis-6) Continued on page 7
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CROSBIE BOURDEAUX continued I have always been interested in the way Tumbler Ridge is growing and hoped it would grow in healthy ways. I feel it is important for Tumbler Ridge as a community to embrace new opportunities, industries and other services. However we need to ensure that we are able to keep our “small community” feeling and continue to meet the needs of all of our community members. With the anticipated growth of our community we need to ensure that our services also grow. Needs such as medical, daycare, counselling and recreation to mention a few. As well we need to ensure that our community stays safe and healthy. I believe, that the people that represent the community need to be honest, strong, open minded and willing to represent the community as a whole. My background is in counselling. I completed a B.A. from the University of Victoria in Child and Youth Care. I moved back to Tumbler Ridge from a 14 year position in Dawson Creek as a counsellor. I now work for School District # 59 as a support worker. I am ready and willing to make this commitment to Tumbler Ridge as a council member. This is an exciting time for Tumbler Ridge we are growing and developing. I would like to be given the opportunity to work hard to ensure that Tumbler Ridge’s community member’s are listened to, heard and being a part of the process. On November 19 VOTE C4C (Crosbie 4 Council) crosbieforcouncil@hotmail.com http://tinyurl.com/3gm2ppu TIM SNYDER My name is Tim Snyder and I am running for council. I am partially retired as I work one day a week as maintenance worker for our health centre. I retired about three years ago and came to Tumbler Ridge by chance but am making it my home by choice. I have been attending council meetings for the last two years and seen things I did not agree with so decided to either shut up or try to do something about it. top three involvement’s within my community would be, T.R. CARES director, chair and driver for our medical shuttle service, T.R. Lions Club and a Restorative Justice Moderator. Many issues need to be addressed as well as all over the peace and those being accommodations,daycare, taxation, infrastructure, and the list goes on. My goals are to make this council form a team and be team players to work together to make Tumbler the best it can be. This is a very challenging time with all the activity going on and rapid growth that needs to be dealt with. I can be reached at
timsnyder1yahoo.ca. I am having an open house on the 12th of November in room 5 at the Tumbler Ridge Community Hall. If you have any questions or concerns please drop by and give me your vision for the town. ALEEN TORRAVILLE Occupation: Office Admininstrator Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 26 What do you want District of Tumbler Ridge to look like in three years? I would like to see more residential housing and more business coming into the community. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? Shortage of housing and healthcare services What are your personal goals? I would like to work with a council that will encourage growth in a positive way. LINDSEY WOZNIAK Occupation: Accounting Clerk Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 8 What do you want Tumbler Ridge to look like in three years?: I want it to be a thriving community that offers opportunities to people of all ages. I would like to see an increase in housing starts and new businesses come to the community. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? Upgrading of infrastructure, land development (residential/commercial), child care and health care to name a few. What are your personal goals? To work with the community and Council to find ways to attract new businesses to our community and to lobby the Provincial Government to take action in providing people of the Peace with better services. email: lindseywozniak@yahoo.ca
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Mayor Candidates: BOB SHIRLEY Occupation: Retired Community involvement (top three only): Legion, Fire Dept. Hospital Society. Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 43 What do you want [insert your city/district name here] to look like in three years? Growth to max. 8000. Fullly equiped hospital and health professionals. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed?Health, Housing, Growth. What are your personal goals?To be the Mayor of Chetwynd.
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Website:bshirley@persona.ca Councillor Candidates: ALEC BROWNLEE Occupation: CRS Shop Foreman Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 14 years What do you want [Chetwynd] to look like in three years? A community that has the infastructure to accommodate a growing, thriving community. A community that encourages new service-oriented business to build, support and reflect the needs of our residents. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? An aging water distribution system, road/street upgrading and mindset change to encourgae all growth. What are your personal goals? To contribute to the community rather than sitting back and wanting more from others. Other comments: If elected, I’m looking forward to working with Council to market Chetwynd as a progressive and thriving community. Phone number and or email:(250)788-9886 wabicrqh@telus.net BOB NICHOLSON Occupation: retired rancher/farmer Community involvement (top three only): Museum board member, Director on Communications Society, member of the Economic Development Committee Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 77 years What do you want Chetwynd to look like in three years? I would like to see that Chetwynd has encouraged more services to the area to benefit families and business and to keep Chetwynd as a vital community within the Peace River Area. What issues in Chetwynd need to be addressed? 1. Housing..with all of the work going on in the area there is a shortage of apartments, motels and homes. 2. Retention of doctors and health care workers. 3. Continued attention to infrastructure issues Chetwynd faces. What are your personal goals? To see that Chetwynd remains debt free and taxes are kept low. Other comments: Chetwynd is fortunate to have excellent management staff in all areas of its operations. Continued on Page 20
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November 10, 2011
November celebrates National 4-H Month, 98 year-old organization By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- 4-H is much more then a skills program according to District Key Leader Trish Homis, it’s a development program. Its members vow to use their heads, hearts, hands, and health for the betterment of their club, community, and country. The 4-H organization was formed over 95 years ago and is celebrating National 4-H Month this November. Children and young adults from as young as six to 21 years old can choose from over 25 projects including: sheep, rabbit, horse, dog, cooking, wool craft, small engines, clothing, agro-forestry, photography, adopt-a-grandparent, and bicycle, to name a few. Members choose their project and are enrolled in different units depending on their age and skill level. Projects will last a minimum of six months depending on the unit, after successful completion they will have earned a badge/ skill certificate. Completion of some programs can even earn members credits in high school. “What people don’t realize is that 4-H is an education program, and with 4-H, if they work at it they can earn grade 11 and 12 credits towards their high school diploma,” said Homis, who will be running a multi-club (encompasses different projects) called Heads and Tails next year. As District
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November 10, 2011
Dawson Creek Literacy Now: Literacy as a Strategy
By Michele Mobley ~ Literacy Outreach Coordinator Literacy is all around us, and it’s in everything we do; whether we are at work, at home, at play, or in our doctor’s office. In this information based society, being literate is not just about being able to read and write; it is about being able to understand and process all of the information that comes our way. It is about making good choices for ourselves, our families and our communities.
Literacy can be described as a toolkit of skills and strategies which allow us to communicate more effectively, cast a well informed vote, learn a new skill in the workplace, or keep us healthier. Studies have shown that just a small increase in literacy skills has the power to reduce crime rates, workplace accidents, and preventable illnesses. Literacy is a powerful tool. It affects everyone from an individual, to the national economy, and everything in between! Make literacy a priority in your home by
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setting a good example. Read the paper or watch the news and discuss what you see or read with other members of your family, or with coworkers. Try an activity or a hobby you have never tried before or learn something new together as a family. A little extra knowledge really can go a long way! 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”.
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First innovation bootcamp for northern B.C. By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – The first northern B.C. innovation boot camp was aimed to help local entrepreneurs turn ideas into profit.
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The Northern Development Initiative Trust regional director Renata King pulled together the Innovation Bootcamp on Nov. 1 at the Quality Inn. “Today’s event … was intended to make local entrepreneurs aware of what kind of resources and support there was through various provincial organizations to help them with their innovation journey,” Kyla Corpuz said King. Renata King, Northern Development Initiative Trust regional director, organized the Renata pointed out there first northern B.C. innovative bootcamp. were a number of entrepreneurs in the room, some of A number of those present at the boot camp were: Sci whom already used the assortment of resources at the workshop Tech North, B.C. Institute of Technology, B.C. Innovation and others who were just starting their adventure in the entreCouncil, Canadian Innovation and Commercialization of preneur world. Program, National Research Council-Industrial Research Gary Oker, creator of Symbols Design Corp. in Fort St. John, Assistance Program and Scientific Research and Experimental has a secretive, new product at hand. He said the boot camp Development. gave him insight on how to get it on the go. “[Innovators] need to understand that there is a large network “I do have a product ready to market to go to a bigger scale,” out there and the local resources … is the point of contact of getsaid Oker. He added, the workshop introduced him with ways ting over a certain hurdle of … innovation, product or service,” to refine and package it. said King. “There’s a lot of resources available, I didn’t realize that It has been just over five years since NDIT was created to there’s so much available to help entrepreneurs get their product help stabilize the economic growth in the north, and King said on the market, so it’s great to come here and hear what’s out now was the perfect time to kick start the boot camp program. there,” said Oker. “Innovation is on everyone’s lips, there’s so much going on Boot camps such as these are held regularly in the Lower in the north … so many opportunities … capital projects that Mainland said King, but having it available for northern British are on the books for northern B.C. that we need to make sure Columbians is a way of expanding local businesses and ideas. local entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and are ready “We felt that it was important that the entrepreneurs had for them.” access to the same kind of resources that entrepreneurs have in NDIT covers 70 per cent of B.C. from Williams Lake to the the Lower Mainland on a regular basis,” said King. “This is why Yukon and the Alberta border to Haida Gwaii on the coast of we brought a large contingent of resource people from various B.C.. organizations that are involved in innovations to Fort St. John.” The boot camp continued in Prince George and Terrace.
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Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Upcoming Sales: Vold, Jones &@ Vold10:00 Auction Co. Ltd. Sales Every Thursday a.m. DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’
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erecting their soft, thick feathers to trap warm air close to their body. On cold winter nights, these birds reduce their body temperature by up to 10-12 °C to conserve energy. The birds eat plenty of food which is turned into energy. During the short winter day, feeding is speeded up. Food not immediately needed for fuelling activities of moving around and foraging is stored as fat. This fat is used later by the chickadee to survive while sleeping and fasting through the long, cold night. Sunflower seeds and suet in feeding stations offer cheer and life for our winter friends – especially with the brutal cold of the season!
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Both Homis and Norden were involved in 4-H when they were young and believe it has made a positive impact on their lives. “It brought me out of myself, I was a shy little kid...you would know that now,” Homis laughed. She was a member of a beef cattle project in South Western Ontario as a child and has been involved as a leader for 18 years, both of her sons were also 4-H members. “It did help me be aware that there was more out there then just our little farm...there’s this camaraderie, this group that did things together, and those friendships remain,” she said. Members do a variety of activities and can become involved in camps and travel opportunities with the club, Norden and Homis warn that there is a time commitment involved. “I talk to parents, and I say you’re child’s coming into 4-H, be reasonable don’t expect this child to be in Brownies, and 4-H and basketball at the school. If they want to come to 4-H it’s a big commitment, it’s not just coming to meetings, and just maintaining your project, and just doing your book,” Homis said. There is also a time commitment expected from parents. “What parents need to realize, is that it’s not a baby sitting service...if a child is involved in 4-H, so are the parents,” said Homis. “This is my first year as leader, and I have to say it’s been great. There is a bit more to do, and there is a time commitment but it all gets done, and it all works together, and everybody works together as a team,” said Norden, who has two daughters in her project. Homis highlights the need for community members willing to take on leadership roles, and start their own projects. She says that the region has to look forward to at least two new clubs starting next year. “The kids today are going to be the leaders of tomorrow, whether they’re leading the community, whether they’re leading the house hold, whether they’re leading the country, whether they’re in the armed forces, I don’t care where they are but somewhere along the line they have to have established values. They have to learn what it’s like to be a human being in this world, care for others, care for what’s around them and show responsibilities...and this is where they start,” Homis said.
I believe in our city and I believe the people in this city are what makes it as great as it is. I would be honored with the opportunity to be the voice for the people, and do my best at all times without a question acting in the citizens best interest in my second term as city councillor for Fort St. John. We need to not only look at the Fort St. John of today, we need to look at the Fort St. John of tomorrow. What we spend frivolously on today, may have a worse impact on our children than we’ll ever get to know.
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Clelland starts knitting the mitts in January and donates them in time for winter; she also sends a $200 cheque along with it. She hopes her charitable work is an inspiration to others. “If people read about what I can do, maybe people will say, “I can do that, too”.” She began knitting when she worked for the Mental Health Association. During her training by a psychiatrist she asked: “Why do people lose their minds?” The psychiatrist answered: “If more women would knit, there would be less [female] patients in Essondale.” Essondale was later renamed Riverview Hospital, a late mental institution in the Lower Mainland. Since then, Clelland said knitting has been a habit. “It’s good therapy,” she said. “I just find it really relaxing. I just really enjoy it.” And the folks at the Salvation Army AREA E REPRESENTATIVE do, too. Lippers said Kyla Corpuz photo the mitts would be I will work for and listen to the ideas and concerns of Jeanne Clelland, 91, and Isobel Lippers, Salvation Army. Every year, for the past ten years, Clel- used in either the rural residents to ensure that their life style is protected land has knitted 100 pairs of mittens for the Salvation Army. Christmas hampers in many different areas such as water and property or given to anyone rights and encourage the growth and continuance of in need. farms, ranches, and smaller hobby farms in both short Clelland is a By Kyla Corpuz familiar face at the and long term development. We must also ensure that FORT ST. JOHN – At least 145 hands will keep warm this winter. care home where she visits there is a good balance between industrial development Ninety-one-year-old Jeanne Clelland donated 100 pairs of hand-knitted mittens to the Salvation often and plans to help her feland the rural way of life. Army and 45 to the Child Development Centre. low elders in writing Christmas Every morning, Clelland wakes up at the crack of dawn. After preparing her breakfast, she turns cards this year. She also PUBLIC SERVICE RECORD: on the morning news and puts her needles to work. donates to the Heart and Stroke Councillor - Municipal Council She began the 100 pairs of mitten-donation a decade ago for the Sally Anne, and it has never Foundation. Clelland recently lost its appreciation. President - Moberly Lake Fire Department had a stroke, so this may be “Everything helps, everything is appreciated,” said Isobel Lippers, Fort St. John’s Salvation her last year knitting for the President - Moberly Lake Community Association Army captain. “Every year she gives us mitts and a donation.” Salvation Army. President - Peace River Watershed Council
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planning because of the time and expense involved, but Counc. By Kyla Corpuz TAYLOR – Changes are fast approaching for the District and Brad Filmer said where the District stands right now, the necesto keep them on track council agreed that an Official Community sity of the OCP is required. “What we’re talking about here Plan is needed. Last Tuesday, district council approved that expenses of an is time — and it’s time,” said Filmer. “You have to plan for a OCP be integrated in the 2012 financial plan. On average, an OCP costs approximately $60, 000 to $80, full fledge update.” It can take up to a year, 000. They expect to hire a new staff member who will be in charge of pulling the plan together and engaging the public to maybe more, to have it fully laid out, said McLeod. participate in the vision of the District’s future. The OCP is a document Counc. George Barber came up with a suggestion to rearrange current staff to fit the role of a community planner, in hopes to that sets out general policies on land use and infrastructure offset costs. But Mayor Fred Jarvis said it was important “to bring new development. eyes to the community.” It was also noted that many small communities contract the work for a community planner and there are grants available to help fund the project which the Once again November 11th is here and our thoughts turn to our men district plans on applying for. and women in uniform. The planning of an OCP is Our military personnel are assigned to countries around the world a strenuous task, and involves where they do their part to bring peace and democracy to the millions many after-hour meetings that of people who do not enjoy the right to live in a free and democratic include public involvement. “You have to have the comsociety! munity engagement,” said disOur small red poppy brings memory, those that have already paid the Lorraine and Marnie of the Hair Bin and the HB Health & trict administrator Charlette Body Wellness and Spa Are excited to welcome Becky and ultimate price for the wonderful quality of life we so often take for McLeod. staff of Becky’s Hair Artists to their team as of Nov 1, 2011. granted! It was brought up that walkPlease take a moment on “Remembrance Day” to pay tribute to all our ing and recreational trails needbrave soldiers, sailors and air men, both past and present! ed more planning. “The municipality has focused on updating and maintaining our aging infrastructure Stephanie John Shauna Apryl Becky in order to meet the demands Peace River South Barber Barber, Stylist Esthetician Barber Esthetician of the growing population and Hours: Mon 9-6, Hours: Mon, Tues, Hours: Hours: Call for an Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to implement legislative changWed 11-8, Thurs 3-9, Thurs, Fri, Sat Mon, Tues, Sat 9-6 Mon -Fri appointment Fri 11-8, Sat 9-5 8:30 - 4 Thurs 1-9, Fri 11-8 8:30 -5:30 es,” read staff comments. No Appointments required for Barbers • Open Late Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Taylor’s OCP is long over Constituency Office: * Voted 2011 “People’s Choice Award” Best Salon & Spa * due, considering it’s been 10300-10th Street 16 years since Taylor saw a Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3T6 revised OCP. The standard Phone: 250-784-1330 10442 100 Street, 10440 100 Street, Fort St John Fort St John time for it to be reviewed is Fax: 250-784-1333 10 years. 250-787-1552 250-787-1553 Toll Free: 1-877-784-1330 The District has put off the Email: blair.lekstrom.mla@leg.bc.ca
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Some children just can’t go home By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK- Mayor Mike Bernier proclaimed November Adoption Awareness Month, last City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 7. Sherrie Jones, Adoptions Coordinator for the Adoptive Families Association of B.C, and Karen Maxwell, social worker at the Ministry of Children and Family Development, were there to receive.
“Adoptive families in British Columbia provide the love and support of a permanent family and whereas the government of British Columbia wishes to recognize the care and compassion and unselfish commitment of British Columbia adoptive families and whereas there continues to be a need for adoptive families to nurture the growth and development and children,” said Bernier during the official proclamation. Jones says that there are approximately 1,200 children in B.C waiting to be adopted, last year only 263 children were adopted in the province. “We’re chipping away at it but we never seem to Jill Earl photo get below 1,200,” Jones said. Mayor Bernier reads the proclamation declaring November Adoption AwareApart from the number waiting to be adopted, ness Month to council, Sherrie Jones, and Karen Maxwell. many more children are in Foster Care, waiting to be then private agencies,” Maxwell said. able to reunite with their birth families. To celebrate the awareness month, the Adoptive Families As“Children come into care for various reasons, what people don’t realize is that a lot of work is done to have them go home. sociation of B.C is hosting several socials: gymnastics in Fort St. A small number end up with a continuing care order, which John, swimming in Chetwynd, and a potluck and social in Dawmeans it’s just not going to work with the birth parents…Most son Creek. These socials allow networking that is important to adopting families. children can go home,” said Maxwell. “We do coffee socials and networking and workshops throughJones has been a foster parent for 15 years, and in that time 104 children have been through her house. She says that they can out the year but for Adoption Awareness Month we like to have stay for as little as two days or as long as three and a half years. fun activities and the kids have time to play and the adoptive “Some of them after that time, are going home, the work has families can then sit and network,” said Jones. “The families that are successful tend to have good supports been done,” Jones said. Of the 104 she’s seen, three have become available to adopt, with each other and they know who to talk to. You can’t really parent kids in isolation if they’re very challenging, it doesn’t Jones adopted all three. “We were no more going to adopt then fly to the moon…now work very well,” said Maxwell. Maxwell and Jones encourage people considering adoption to we have three. It was evident that they weren’t returning home, call for more information, they warn that there are challenges to so they need to stay,” she said. The children who can’t return home are put up for adoption. adoption, but both the Ministry and the Adoptive Families AsThe Ministry of Children and Family Development focuses sociation provide emotional, educational, and financial support on finding the right family for the child, and not the other way to adopting families. “We’re pretty hard nosed, we give accurate information, we’re around. “When your adopting through the Ministry, we’re very much not going to paint a rosy picture just so that you will adopt,” said about finding the right family for that child…we don’t have a Jones. “We need adoptive families but we want this to last, this is for family come in and then look for the right kid, it doesn’t work that way. We focus on the children that we have that need homes a lifetime, we don’t want to set anybody up, especially the child and then we’re looking for the family, it’s a different emphasis for another move or family breakdown,” Maxwell adds.
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A week in Ghana changes local engineer’s life By Kyla Corpuz
FORT ST. JOHN – It’s not every day you get to meet a king, but for Daniel Schwanke, that was one of his most recent memorable experiences. Schwanke, an electrical engineer-in-training at Spectra Energy in Fort St. John, met with the king of a village, La-Accra, in Ghana for approval to work on expanding a local hospital. He spent a week in Ghana doing volunteer work with the Engineering Ministries International Canada team, a volunteer organization, who worked on the design plans to expand the hospital for La Mansaamo Kpee International. “They have an existing clinic that they want to expand into a hospital setting for pregnant women to deliver their children,” said Schwanke. His job was to look at the electrical components on site and make note of what changes were needed. Volunteering over seas had always been an idea brewing in the back of Schwanke’s head —
and it wasn’t until he heard a presentation by EMI’s team leader Kevin Wiens, that he started to seriously consider it. “I remember thinking after that [presentation] ‘You know I really gotta go talk to this guy [Wiens].’ So I did, and it wasn’t the right time at that point, but it was now, apparently.” Schwanke was in Ghana from Oct. 14 to Oct. 25. It was Schwanke’s first plane ride off the North American continent, and his time in Ghana was more than just an opportunity to volunteer — it became an eye opener. “I saw a lot of things that you would never see here,” said Schwanke. “It opened my eyes on what life is like on the other side of the world.” He said he’s still processing his experiences in Ghana. “You see all the pictures in the magazines, but you don’t understand what it’s like until you go there, and you’re immersed in the culture. “With this group here, we weren’t staying in a hotel or anything — we were living with the locals. So it gave us a real appreciation for what life is like over there.” The team of engineers, architects and design professionals at EMI travel to different developing countries. Their duty is to strategize and design a complete plan to make a proposed project. They then hand it off to the local developers who will hopefully receive a source of funding to build the project and turn it into a reality. EMI is a Christian organization that has worked on over 800 relief and development projects in 80 countries since 1982.
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Chetwynd continued ROCHELLE GALBRAITH My name is Rochelle Galbraith, I am the Student Recruiter for Northern Lights College on the Chetwynd Campus. I have had the pleasure of living in Chetwynd for 43 years, and of those years, 20 within the municipality itself. I have had the privilege over the years to be involved and take a leadership role in many clubs and organizations in Chetwynd, including my time as Deputy Coordinator for the District of Chetwynd’s Municipal Emergency Plan. Over the next 3 years I would like to see Chetwynd become a viable and sustainable community, a community where people and families want to live and can afford to live. Taking into consideration other concerns, I think we need to look at ways of encouraging new business to help better support our shop at home initiatives, and look at ways to encourage developers wanting to invest here. Speaking with several citizens and from my personal observations, some of the issues that need to be addressed; the lack of housing. Our camps are a great short term solution, but that does not encourage families who want to move here and put down roots. The ongoing issues with our doctor shortage, a concern that not only affects Chetwynd, but many of our Northern communities. We need to continue working forward with Northern Health to ensure our citizens have access to the health care they need and deserve. Our streets that are in dire need of repair. Perhaps the present plan in place for street and infrastructure repairs needs to be reviewed and new strategies implemented. My personal goal is to dedicate my time and energy to move Chetwynd forward, and to address the issues and concerns we face on a daily basis, finding solutions and making them a reality. I would ask the citizens of Chetwynd to keep the Mayor and Council informed of their concerns and issues, I feel that is critical in moving Chetwynd forward. I would encourage all eligible voters to take the time exercise their right to vote. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at galbraithforcouncil@gmail.com Don Harris Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator Pastor, Entertainer, Addictions Counsellor, Hunting Guide, Community involvement (top three only): Member 0f Sukunka Group (formerly known as the “Chetwynd Social Planning Society”) .Founder & Pastor “Let ‘er Rip Music & Ministry (cowboy Church) Owner of “Let ‘er Rip Country” Dance Band” : Let ‘er Rip Country sponsors a family Country Music Festival each year in the month of June in Chetwynd at the Rodeo Grounds. Let ‘er Rip is known for donating entertainment for fund raisers and benefit dances for families and organizations experiencing financial hardship. Having been an Operator for the District of Chetwynd Pudlic Works Department for 5 years, I have knowledge and experience regarding the needs of the road and maintenance structure for residents of Chetwynd. Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: I am 58 years of age and I was born and raised in Chetwynd. Chetwynd has always been my home base when I’ve had to work out of the area over the years. What do you want [insert your city/district name here] to look like in three years? I want Chetwynd to be a safe place for young families to raise their children, for seniors to enjoy and have proper facilities to accommodate their medical needs ,thus enabling them to remain in the community with their family and friends. Chetwynd needs to promote more shopping outlets, we already have good service where financial Institutions are concerned, I believe they do an excellent job in meeting the needs of community. Chetwynd is in desperate need of affordable housing, it will be a positive step for the needs of housing and health facilities to become a primary focus in the next three years. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? To promote and entice more businesses to come in, which will assist with economic stability and help keep the taxes from escalating. What are your personal goals? I am going to commit as much time and effort I can to fulfill my
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duties in representing the needs and concerns of the community. Other comments:On November 19th, Vote for Don Harris,” Chetwynd’s Home Grown Cowboy.” Phone number and or email: (250) 401- 3106 or (250) 401-7327 (Annette) abcarter@tansifcs.com JULIA NELSON My name is Julia Nelson, I am the General Manager of the Chetwynd Pomeroy Inn & Suites. I have resided in Chetwynd for 5 years, and plan to make my home here for years to come. What can you bring to council? I feel that with my business background I would be able to help the community with planning; development and growth. I understand the necessity of fiscal responsibility and budgeting. I further feel that my ability to make sound decisions that benefit all stakeholders is key to running for local office. In your opinion what are the 3 main issues facing Chetwynd today? Housing, Housing, & Housing! As the premier accommodation provider in Chetwynd I am well aware of the strong need to house our local workers. In order to ensure that our community can remain family based, we need our housing market to grow with the local economy. I’m sure I speak for many people when I state that I do not want Chetwynd to become a transient community. There are other important issues as well; I believe that continued Recreation is so important as we live in such a pristine and amazing region. The areas ski hills, hiking trails, and sledding areas are second to none. I believe that through heightened recognition of these wonderful recreational attributes, we can truly advance tourism in the area. And a third issues for me is the fact that local residents leave town to do their shopping. I feel that shopping locally will benefit the community as a whole and create demand for more retail opportunities. And for those of you who know me- you will know that I love to shop; and I truly wish to shop in my own town;) What are my personal goals? I wish to see my children grow and thrive and be active in their community. Meanwhile remain successful in my marriage. I wish to continue my career in business management and do this to the best of my capabilities. I wish to be an asset to my community, and a successful city Councilor ERNEST PFANNER Occupation:Electrician at Spectra Energy Community involvement (top three only): Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department 23 years. Past minor hockey executive and coach. Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 46 years What do you want [Chetwynd] to look like in three years? I would like to see Chetwynd grow at a healthy and sustainable rate, maintaining the high quality of services that we have come to appreciate. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? With the expanding community population I recognize the importance of continuing to improve and grow our local hospital . Also the lack of affordable housing and rental properties needs to be addressed. What are your personal goals? I would like to participate on Council for the next three years and help in the development of our community for the future. Other comments: I believe Chetwynd will be going through a lot of change in the very near future. The existing council has done a good job in preparing us for the future growth of Chetwynd, and now we will have to continue to push forward with new infrastructure to support the growing demands. As a resource based community we are fortunate in having many different natural resources, this helps us maintain a stable work force during resource based global market swings. In the global economy some of these resources are very cyclic so we need to be mindful to ensure the long term sustainability of our community. I look forward to representing the people of Chetwynd and through consultation and inclusion making the decisions necessary to make our community a better place to live for all of us. epfanner@spectraenergy.com KATHY WEAVER Occupation: Intervention worker Community involvement (top three only): currently sit as Coun-
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cillor Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in:40 What do you want Chetwynd to look like in three years? A place where families can work,and play, more services to meet the needs of a growing community What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? This council has done an excellent job of looking after our old buildings, we now need to focus on what our growing community will need, housing, medical, services and recreation. What are your personal goals? My goal as always has been to bring the voice of the people of Chetwynd to the council chambers Other comments: I look forward to serving the people of Chetwynd for another term on council. email:klweaver@telus.net cell 250 788 5088 LAURA WEISBER Hi, my name is Laura Weisgerber and I am running for Council. I have lived in Chetwynd for 45 years, pretty much most of live. I have volunteered for many organizations and held positions on the Curling club and Golf Course executive. Over the next three years, I would like to see more houses available so we would have the opportunity for more families move to town and attract the business to keep people in town and shop local. I believe a few issues that Chetwynd are facing are the housing shortage, the long wait for see doctors and some of our roads in the town. I look forward to working with the council to evaluate and help find a way to deal with these issues. I believe this is a very exciting time in my life and I look forward to the challenge and opportunity to learn, if I am elected. I believe the previous council has done an outstanding job, with the demolition of a couple of buildings and the new construction of Surerus Place, a few Hotels, the new Tim Horton’s and gas station that is being built. I want to work hard so in three years I can look back and say this is what the new council has done. lweisgerber@live.ca
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Mayor Karen Anderson: Acclaimed Councillor Candidates: Name: Nicole Gilliss Occupation: Combined Lab and X-ray Technologist Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in:3 What do you want Hudson’s Hope to look like in three years? I would like to see the same great community feel, with a postiive morale. With some new infrastruture to accomodate the growing industries surrounding us, perhaps some new ammenties which will come with an increase in population. A healthy school, with healthy enrolment numbers. And very important; a physician living and working in Hudson’s Hope fulltime. What are your personal goals? To represent the residents of Hudson’s Hope the best I can. I may not have all the answers or all the facts and history, however, I am a great listener, a quick learner, and am very interested in the municipal government process and working within it to accomplish all we can for Hudson’s Hope. Other comments: Although I may be relativiely new to Hudson’s Hope, I am certainly not new to the North. I was born and raised in Fort St. John and because of that I know the challenges we face living in the North Peace. Name: David Heiberg Occupation: Secondary school teacher. Community Involvement: Over the last 30 years I have been involved in a number of different community programs. Coaching has been a big part of my life. I have coached a variety of different sports including soccer, minor hockey and senior boys and girls volleyball and basketball teams. I have been trained as a paramedic and worked for our local ambulance service. I have also been a member of our local fire department for 10 years, the last few in the capacity as one of their captains. Issues: Among the major issues facing our community are: - Providing reliable and consistent health care and ambulance services. - Oil and gas development. - Youth programs and job opportunities.- Site C and coal development. Future of Hudson’s Hope: The future of our community is what we make it. Decisions regarding issues and concerns facing our town should be made on “what is best” for our community. Other comments: My wife and I moved to Hudson’ Hope in August 1980 to start my teaching career and our, soon to be, family of six. We immediately fell in love with the atmosphere of this small town and its friendly, warm people. I am proud to call to call Hudson’s Hope my home and I am looking forward to representing our community as a member of council. Continued on Page 22
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bc hydro forT nelson generaTing sTaTion projecT updaTe fall 2011 The challenge: a growing province and aging infrasTrucTure
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Our province and population continues to grow and so has our need for more electricity. Meeting current and future demand for electricity in B.C. is the foundation of our planning activities. We are now forecasting that the province’s electricity needs will grow by as much as 40 per cent over the next 20 years, due to industrial activity, general economic and population growth, and electrification. It is critical that BC Hydro undertakes capital work to renew and upgrade power generating infrastructure at several facilities.
At BC Hydro we are committed to the highest standards of safety in all we do. Safety-by-Design concepts have been applied to this project during the detailed engineering phase. Control measures were implemented based on constructability reviews and Hazard and Operability Studies. The contractor personnel on site are required to complete a high level safety indoctrination that focuses on plant specific aspects critical to ensuring a safe working environment. There have been no reportable safety incidents on site.
growing demand in forT nelson Demand for electricity in the Fort Nelson area is growing. As a result of industrial activity and households switching to electric heat, electricity demand has increased by more than 50 per cent in recent years and is expected to increase further with greater activity in the gas sector. The current capacity of BC Hydro’s Fort Nelson Generating Station (FNG) is not sufficient to meet this expected demand and requires upgrading.
abouT The generaTing sTaTion BC Hydro operates a gas-fired electricity generating station located 16 kilometres south of Fort Nelson. Currently the plant has a maximum generating capacity of 47 megawatts under ideal conditions in winter and 40 megawatts in summer. The maximum peak winter demand for electricity has reached 47 megawatts (2007/08). Fort Nelson is not connected to the BC Hydro transmission grid; it is connected to the Alberta electric system via a transmission line to Rainbow Lake, Alberta. Currently, BC Hydro has an agreement with the Alberta Electric System Operator to provide backup electricity and reliable power supply for all residential and specific industrial loads. However, as the region’s economy grows, BC Hydro will be required to serve higher loads. BC Hydro evaluated its options for other secure sources of additional energy and concluded that upgrading the Fort Nelson Generating Station provides the most cost-effective, near-term capacity addition.
projecT descripTion The FNG Project will see an upgrade to the simple cycle gas power plant at Fort Nelson to a combined cycle facility. This will increase the plant capacity to 71.5 megawatts. The new combined cycle plant is considered to be the most efficient and environmentally friendly method of generating electricity using natural gas. This technology will significantly reduce the production of waste water, or effluent and raw water usage. Greenhouse gas emissions per megawatt will be reduced by 15-20 per cent. The project includes replacing the existing gas turbine with a General Electric dry low emissions gas turbine. This upgrade eliminates the need to use steam to control emissions, therefore maximizing steam flow to the new steam turbine generator. The project scope includes replacing the existing once-through steam generator with a higher capacity unit; adding a new 30 megawatt steam turbine generator, new ducting and duct-firing systems, a new steam turbine building, an aircooled condenser, new transmission step-up transformer and station service transformer and modifications to the existing plant controls, electrical distribution system, piping and structures.
regulaTory approval The BC Utilities Commission, which regulates BC Hydro, approved the upgrade in June 2009. The project has an expected cost of $149 million.
projecT sTaTus and schedule Early site preparation work was completed by a local Fort Nelson First Nation company, Eh-Cho Dene Enterprises, in summer 2009. Prior to work beginning, soil sampling and testing was carried out and a soil and environmental management plan was successfully implemented.
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BC Hydro is the prime contractor during the entire construction phase of the project. Implementation phase work on the project is proceeding on schedule. The civil, structural and limited mechanical works awarded in April 2010 were completed in December 2010. The General Installation Works contract was awarded in December 2010 and the contractor began work in January 2011. Project work is proceeding and a plant outage was taken in the summer in order to replace the old gas turbine. During the plant outage power was supplied to Fort Nelson and area from Alberta. The plant was back in commercial operation in early September following the successful installation and commissioning of the new gas turbine. The new steam turbine generator is expected to be in service by December 2011.
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environmenTal sTewardship A site-specific Environmental Protection Plan, based on BC Hydro’s Environmental Management Plan was submitted by the contractors prior to mobilization. Environmental monitors have been engaged by BC Hydro and the contractor to prevent and manage environmental incidents. There have been no reportable environmental incidents on site.
sTakeholder engagemenT & firsT naTions Opportunities for local and First Nations involvement continue to be sought as project construction proceeds.
long-Term requiremenTs Growth in electricity demand in Fort Nelson is expected to continue. BC Hydro is currently assessing opportunities to meet this increased load. This update is provided to keep residents of Fort Nelson and area informed about upgrades being made to the Fort Nelson Generating Station. For more information about this project please contact BC Hydro Community Relations at 250 561 4858, or bob.gammer@bchydro.com or BC Hydro Aboriginal Relations at 604 528 3286, or joanna.mullard@bchydro.com.
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Gwen Johansson My name is Gwen Johansson. I have served twelve years on Hudson’s Hope Council and am seeking re-election as councillor. I have lived in the District since 1972 and am retired from a career in education. Community involvement because of the many resource industries that affect Hudson’s Hope, I became interested in what impacts, benefits, and costs they have. My interest in hydro-electricity production led to my serving on BC Hydro’s Integrated Electricity Planning Committee, the BC Energy Council and the BC Hydro Board of Governors. I also coordinate an informal information-sharing group for landowners in the Peace Valley. Seeing the natural gas industry’s impact on land led me to spend 9 years volunteering on behalf of surface landowners who were dealing with the encroachment of industry onto private land. This led eventually to co-chairing the province’s Northeast Energy & Mines Advisory Committee, which identified, analyzed and proposed solutions to issues between surface and sub-surface owners. Issues: Hudson’s Hope is experiencing rapid development in natural gas extraction, pipeline construction, dam maintenance and mining exploration. Workers fly in and out, living in camps while on the job. Such arrangements don’t build communities. Hudson’s Hope has an excellent medical clinic but no permanent doctor; a well-equipped school but decreasing enrolment; recently constructed sports facilities but too few users; long-established clubs that cry out for volunteers. We need to work to ensure that the extraction of resources around Hudson’s Hope contributes to the well-being of Hudson’s Hope to a greater extent than is now the case. For that to happen, more people extracting the resources need to live in the community. One of the greatest attractions of our town is getting here via the Peace River Valley. The many wonders and values existing there should not be destroyed. I believe that an Environmental Assessment, the only regulatory process in place to evaluate the proposed Site C dam, lacks balance and is inadequate to assess whether the valley should be destroyed. I believe that Council should take whatever steps possible to ensure a fair and even-handed hearing. Gwen Johansson, 250-783-5314, gjohan@pris.ca Darryl Johnson My name is Darryl Johnson and I am a small businessman in Hudson’s Hope. I run a trailer court, do some marine repairs and take on misc. contracts. For many years I belonged to the local ski club and served as chair. I also chaired the Hudson’s Hope Business Association several times. For the last 6 years I have belonged to Community Futures Peace Liard and served as Hudson’s Hope’s representative, and one year as chair. I have spent much time working in Hudson’s Hope (beginning in 1965) and made it my permanent residence 16 years ago. When I first ran for council nine years ago I wanted to see business increase and likewise our population. We are now super busy with the gas development to the north but to date have seen little or no population increase. My mandate now is to find ways to bring permanent people to our town and create the atmosphere, to give us a resident doctor, a clothing store, an auto service centre and other much needed services for our residents and local workers. We are in desperate need of infrastructure improvements, land for industrial and commercial development as well as some acreages for residential use.
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My personal goals would be to ensure that our residents may prosper due to the resource activity taking place within our district. Many opportunities arise for small business and we must ensure that people are encouraged to take advantage of these, thereby creating jobs for our children and new residents. With the increasing demand for housing, land and services we must remember we are truly here to serve the people, to help them prosper and enjoy their chosen way of life. Phone- 250-783-9402, e-mail- johdar@telus.net Name: Kelly Miller Occupation: Northern Health Hudson’s Hope Health Centre Maintenance Worker Owner: Clover Cleaners Industrial Cleaning Community involvement (top three only): Volunteer work, Hudson’s Hope Fall Fair, Jam At The Dam Music Festival, Reviving the Spirit - Community Theatre -Technical director Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: Our family moved here in 1974 ? I have been proud to call Hudson’s Hope my home again, since I moved back in 1997. What do you want Hudson’s Hope to look like in three years? I would like to see our continued growth and expansion, while maintaining our community’s reputation for civic beauty. Phone number and or email: 250 783-9106 Name: Travous Quibell Occupation: Operator / Area Dispatcher (BC Hydro) and Small Business Owner (Akilina Computers and Electronics) Community involvement (top three only): Councilor with District of Hudson’s Hope, President of Peace Region Internet Society, Secretary/Treasurer of Hudson’s Hope Radio Amateur Club Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: Since I was two years old, so most of the last 26 years. What do you want Hudson’s Hope to look like in three years? I would like to see Hudson’s Hope grow back into the town I grew up in. We have seen a steady outflow of young families over the last 10 years and we now have an opportunity with the industries that are moving towards our community to attract families back to this area. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? Water continues to be a big issue, and while the Municipality is moving forward on this issue in our own limited capacity there is much more work to be done. We also struggle with Medical services and telecommunications. What are your personal goals? To see the community grow in a sustainable manner, and to continue working to improve services for community members in all areas. tquibell@pris.ca, 1-250-7830675
Candidate Info - Pouce Coupe
Mayor Candidates: Lyman Clark My name is Lyman Clark and I am a retired toolmaker and I work part time as a gunsmith. Community involvement includes D.C. Sportsman’s Club, Pouce Coupe Senior Centre and Pouce Coupe Community Foundation. My famiy moved to Pocue Coupe 21 years ago from Indiana. We are now in an era of growth potential and I hope that Pouce takes full advantage. Growth in housing and light industry will be very beneficial over the next 3 years. Issues include the continuation bringing the office proper to standards of record keeping in alingment with Provincial Laws. Bylaws to deal with heavy truck routing and parking with inforcement of building code Bylaws now that a number of major construction matters are behind us we are planning that 2012 be a spring and summer of paving. Funds have been set aside for this. Pouce is the oldest incorporated town in the Peace and we must stay free of others that would make us part of a bigger plan. At the end of the three years Pouce has grown and improved and like an outdoor person in the bush my desire is to leave it better than I found it. Dedication to any project is my style, spending 30 to 60 hours a month with village duties. Though I am low key in my demeanor I care very deeply about our village. Mayor@poucecoupe.ca 2507865794 / 250 786 5353 / 250 7194072 Larry Flynn I am retired, living in Pouce Coupe for the past 4.5 years. I am presently a member of the Pouce Coupe Museum Board, organizer of the July 1st BBQ and President of the Pouce Coupe Community Foundation Society. I hope to see Pouce Coupe continue to grow and be a safe place
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to raise a family and keeping our tax base affordable. I wish to see expansion and development of Pouce Coupe as well as improvements to infrastructure and beautification. My wife and I moved here in 2007. My parents and grandparents were early settlers in this community. I started school in Pouce Coupe and have been a resident of the Peace River country all my life. Please come and vote, express your concerns. 250 786 6830 Councillor Candidates: Colleen Evans Hello my name is Colleen Evans. I have lived in Pouce Coupe for over 20 years, raised my family here and also worked in Pouce for 14 of those 20 years. I am currently a member of the beautification committee here in Pouce, as well as a board member for the Pouce Library and avid volunteer in the community. Why am I running for council you ask? I feel strongly about our community and the families and businesses that are in it. I would like to enhance the services that we have here, plus help maintain the balance of the small town environment. I want families that live here to have a safe community and be proud of the homes that they live in. I would first like to address the issue of Dogs running loose around the streets in Pouce. People need to feel safe in their community. We have children walking to school, some by themselves and some with their parents and they don’t feel safe. Adults have resorted to carrying bear spray and walking sticks to protect themselves. This is wrong! A community is supposed to be a safe environment for everyone. We need to implement stronger bylaws and follow through with these actions to fix this problem. I would also like to address the heavy traffic on the highway through Pouce Coupe. At this time it isn’t always safe for pedestrians to cross the highway. We need to come up with a viable solution to this to help make it safer for us to cross the highway to connect the village with each other. Having the public library and elementary school on one side and the village office, post office and seniors hall and community churches on the other side is a hindrance but a fact. I would like to work with the community to help create a better solution than what is already in place now. With your support and my passion I believe I am capable of taking this task on and make a notable difference in the community. Vote Colleen Evans for council Gerta Kut. My name is Gerta Kut. I have lived in 481 Dalby Road, just down the hill from the Pouce Coupe village boundary, for 15 years. I have always been interested in the village happenings. I feel I now can devote my time to being a councillor. At present, I am secretary treasurer of the Pouce Coupe Community Foundation. For many years I was on the executive of the Pouce Coupe and District Non-profit Rental Housing Society (Tremblay House) I am also a volunteer for the South Peace Hospice and Palliative Care Society. I feel the streets of Pouce Coupe need upgrading and paving. With the accommodation shortage in the area, Pouce Coupe needs to make more land available for residential development — we have the opportunity to grow. What Pouce Coupe will look like in three years will depend a lot on the announcement by Blair Lekstrom re twinning of the highway from the south. We all welcome the announcement, so we must start now to see what impact that will have on our village. Where will the highway go? — Not past the school. If we have more residential lots available, I believe people will come to Pouce Coupe — a quiet village with lower taxes. My goal if elected, is to acquaint myself with all the village business and bylaws. Studying these will be a good way to pass the winter evenings. I will work in harmony with the mayor, council and village staff. I will listen to, and take to council any concerns the residents of the Pouce Coupe may have. Jonathan Simmons My name is Jonathan Simmons and I run a construction business. We do new construction as well as renovations. I have lived in Pouce Coupe for 15 years and during this time have been involved in a number of community events, such as: performing music at the Canada day celebration down at the park, organizing a fund raising festival for an orphanage in Africa, and involvement in past slow pitch baseball. I have taken an interest in running for counsel because I have noticed a serious decline in community activities, involvement, interest and growth. There were so many things to do in Pouce Coupe when I was growing up, and now it seems completely stagnant. I believe there is no reason that Pouce Coupe shouldn’t be experiencing strong growth just as Dawson Creek is. All we are missing is the drive and initiative to make this little village the place we know it has the potential to be. I believe if we are not going forward we aren’t performing up to our potential. I would like to see our village be a place our kids can learn, shop, eat, live, play be happy. Vote for progress, vote Simmons
Candidate Info - Taylor
Mayor Fred Jarvis: Acclaimed Councillor Candidates: Name: George Barber Occupation: retired Community involvement (top three only): golf course, public works, senior housing. Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 41 years,two terms on council Continued on Page 23
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George Barber continued What do you want Taylor to look like in three years?more development on vacant property in Taylor and road approaches to the Alaska highway. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? water and sewer up grade, golf course water line, more commercial development: 2507893332 or 2502634435 geobarber@shaw.ca Name: David Bigcharles Occupation: Quality Control Supervisor, Canfor Fort St John division, 26 years last April 17, 2011 Community involvement (top three only): Member of the FSJohn COPS (current), Member of PEP in Taylor (current), Was a volunteer fireman for 10 years (presently inactive) Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 20 years, Moved to Taylor from Fort St John and purchased a home here. Taylor had all the venues like minor ball, hockey, figure skating, golfing, etc that my children and I were/ are involved in. What do you want Taylor to look like in three years? A vibrant community with all the amenities. Example – grocery store. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? Ensure that the water issues are dealt with. What are your personal goals? Possibly retirement in Taylor Other comments: I just completed a 4 year term with the FSJohn Friendship center as vice-president, then president. It was wonderful to see the community support for this very worthwhile place. The future looks bright. david.bigcharles@yahoo.com Councillor Brad Filmer For over thirty years Brad has been an active member of the Taylor community. Arriving in 1979, Brad and his wife Janine, immediately felt at home. Brad became very attached to the community through his position as a teacher at Taylor Elementary and is excited to see many of his former students now raising their own families in Taylor. Brad is pleased with the many accomplishments Taylor has made over the years, and is proud to boast about our community. He particularly liked the old school motto: ‘Taylor is the Place to Be.” Being an optimist at heart Brad has been keen to help out at different functions, and to improve the delivery of services. He was part of the fire department for ten years, and assisted with the delivery of training as well as fighting fires. He was part of the Taylor minor hockey from its opening day in 1993: serving as coach, referee and president. Minor ball, citizens on patrol, and community children’s parties have all benefitted from Brad’s volunteer spirit. Brad likes to lead by example and is not afraid of getting dirty. He is a hands-on type of guy who sees things as they could be and then asks “why not?” As finance chair he has worked closely with staff and council to see an aggressive infrastructure program move ahead over the past five years. This program has enabled significant improvements in our water and sewer systems, as well as road upgrades. As an Elder of the Peace Community Church, Brad lead the building program which culminated with the opening of its new addition this past May. Brad looks forward to working with the community, staff, and council to make Taylor an awesome place to be. Name: Hope Pelletier Occupation: Assistant Controller at Greensmart Manufacturing Ltd. Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 7 years What do you want Taylor to look like in three years? I would like Taylor to shine like the gem that it is. I would like main street to be more inviting, possibly with a flower pot program to match Fort St John’s, or even colourfully painted murals. I would like to see our beautiful parks maintained and a new indoor play structure established. I would like to have a spray park for kids, and a study space for parents with child minding available. I would like to see Taylor’s business sector continue to grow with sustainable businesses. To have all residents using the medical clinic and library in favour of traveling to another town. I would like to see Taylor’s infrastructure and population growing so that a grocery store is a viable possibility. I would like to see our golf course be a self-sustaining gem of Taylor, with many more recreational facili-
ties being enjoyed by both Taylor residents and residents of our neighbouring communities. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? - The golf course suffers losses annually. Seeing it become a self-sustaining attraction continues to be a goal that needs on-going attention in order to be realized. - Our emergency volunteers need additional cross-training. Taylor needs to help facilitate their training, as it is this group of volunteers that respond first in an emergency. - Dandelions in the summer! Weed control needs to be coordinated group effort if we are ever going to tame those pesky dandelions. - Whatever other issues a Taylor resident may bring to my attention. I would like to be on council to act as the voice of my fellow Taylor residents and would make myself available to listen to any concerns or suggestions offered. What are your personal goals? I am working to complete my final year of my Bachelor of Commerce, while pursuing my designation as a Certified General Accountant. Other comments: Taylor’s Councillors should be as diverse as the community they represent. If voted to council, I would take pride in representing the families of our community. Website: Facebook Page “Vote Hope Pelletier for Taylor Council” Phone number and or email: hope_ap@live.ca Name: Betty Ponto Occupation: Temp Postal Clerk at the Taylor Post Office for about 15 years; Temp Office Staff in Fort St. John for about 5 years. Community involvement (top three only): Emergency Social Services, Taylor Library, regular volunteer for Community Events and other non-profit organizations Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: 29 years What do you want Taylor to look like in three years? I would like to see Taylor still retaining it’s small town feel while growing, both residentially and definitely the commercial sector. To have a grocery store, banking availability, and visitor accommodations would be great additions to our community. Upgraded walking trails, with added trails connecting the different areas of the town would be right in line with continuing healthy living initiatives. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? Items such as commercial development, transportation options and pedestrian safety are all being talked about, showing that we are all on the same page. These items are in the current workings of Council and Staff, and that work should keep moving forward. We need to lay out a clear vision for what we want to do and how we will get there. Ongoing work on our infrastructure is of high importance when making those plans, as is building our reserves to make sure we are prepared for opportunities that come our way. Moving forward with current initiatives and combining those with new ideas needs to be balanced with careful priority setting to keep attaining good financial management. What are your personal goals? A personal goal in regards to the District of Taylor is to work on options of effective 2 way communication between residents and the District, especially between residents and Council. Other comments: I give a strong voice for residents and am a solid advocate for Taylor, and would appreciate the opportunity to continue the challenge on projects and issues. Make time to vote, and I ask that you consider me for one of your 4 Councillor votes. 250-789-9139 bettyponto@shaw.ca Name: My name is Brent Taillefer. Occupation: I currently work in Technical Sales for Meridian Valve in Fort St. John. Community involvement (top three only): I joined the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department in 2005 and am now a certified level three first responder trainer and evaluator. Each year, I volunteer at many community events including the Father’s Day Derby, Dog Sled Races, Special Olympics, Mother’s Day Breakfast, and Taylor Gold Panning. Through Big Brother’s Big Sister’s, I am also involved in youth mentoring programs within the District of Taylor. Number of years you have lived in the city that you are running in: My wife and I have resided in Taylor for 8 years. What do you want Taylor to look like in three years? In three
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years, I hope to see more community involvement at district functions and events, as well as increased communication between Taylor Council and District of Taylor residents. What issue(s) in the city/district need(s) to be addressed? Some of my ideas regarding community improvement include introducing regularly scheduled public transit to and from Fort St. John, and providing a safe way for elementary students to cross the busy Alaska Highway. What are your personal goals? My current goal is to represent my community by earning a position on Taylor council. I want to be directly involved in the decisions concerning the future of the District of Taylor and it’s many residents. Other comments: Please join us at an all candidates forum on Nov 7th at 7pm, at the Peace Community Church. Also remember to come out and vote! Advanced voting is on November 9th and general voting takes place on November 19th. Both voting days run from 8am to 8pm at the District of Taylor office. 250-263-5901 brent_taillefer@yahoo.ca
Candidate Info - School District 60
Name: Linda Nielsen Occupation: Salvation Army Case Manager, Canadian Forces Cadet Instructor Community involvement: Army Cadets, Legion, Number of years in your city that you are running: 6 What do you want the school district 60 to look like in three years? What issue(s) in the school system need(s) to be addressed? The Board and directors must continue working to balance the concerns of the public and teachers within economic realities. We can work together to ensure the success of all our students, our school system and our community. The challenges of education are connected to so many issues: discipline at school – we need to empower and support the teachers, upgrade parental education so they can provide their children with support and instil a value on education. Teachers and parents also must be accountable. Student’s mental health is a priority. Better access to resources for teachers and parents should be available. Get back to basics in the junior levels and more work force preparation for the senior levels. Ensure our special education children have the tools for them to be successful. The Board needs to consult with parents and teachers to deal with issues like attendance, discipline and behaviour, homework and complaints. We must be committed to creating a supportive environment where all our children have opportunity to learn. Have the current directors addressed these issues – yes. Is more work required – absolutely. Within 3 years we are more than equal to the task of continuing to build and expand the kind of school system we want to educate our children in and ensure they enjoy their school experience. What are your personal goals? I have worked for years with youth and now have grandchildren in this school system. I want to see all of them be successful in their adult years by having a strong educational foundation. Phone number: 250-793-2884 Thank you, Linda Name: Darrell Pasichnyk Occupation: Senior Estimator (DGS Astro Paving) Community involvement (top three only):Coach and VP of Minor Ball Association, Traffic Controller at the (Barricades) Canada Day Parade for the last 10 years or so. Number of years in your city that you are running: I have been in FSJ for the past 16 years What do you want the school district 60 to look like in three years? I would always like it to look better then what it is now. But 3 years may not be enough to correct all concerns (issues) that the district may have at this time. But I will work to better any and every concern that arises to the BEST of my ability. What issue(s) in the school system need(s) to be addressed? In my mind I see 2 very large issues, the first being funding or lack thereof. The second for me is the school curriculum, what is being taught today or maybe let go. The teachers can’t have a good enough I’ll pass him/her so it’s not my problem anymore attitude. That should never be their way out, you are a teacher…..teach. Continued on Page 24
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Darrell Pasichnyk continued What are your personal goals: To gain the trust of all parents/ grandparents that they have the right man for the job. Other comments: I can’t fix them all but I sure can take a hard look and see if we can’t change some concerns along the way. Phone number: 250-785-9689 Name: Adrian Telizyn Occupation: Power Engineer Community involvement (top three only): Elks Speedskating, formerly a leader with Scouts Canada Number of years in your city that you are running: 16 What do you want the school district 60 to look like in three years? - I want to fight to restore the funding cut from the education system over the past decade and bring our schools back to a state of good repair. What issue(s) in the school system need(s) to be addressed? -I know first hand about what teachers are up against every day. - The focus of the system needs to be upon the “sharp end” of the educational stick: the classroom. This is all about students, and teaching staff. Nobody should have to go to work or learn with their hands being tied. - I want a “state of good repair” program for all SD 60 infrastructure. The school buildings are getting tired, and that needs to be addressed over the long term. - I also want electoral balance restored to the school board over the long term. Right now, the rural trustess outnumber the city trustees. Representation by population needs to be restored. Rural students attend city schools. Why should a Zone V ballot be worth less than one from outside the City? What are your personal goals? -keep the books balanced and maintain the focus on the classrooms. -work closely and collaborate with the PRNTA rather than against them -get another trustee for the City of Fort St John in Zone V Phone number:250-264-2199 Name: Jaret Thompson Occupation:Business Owner Community involvement (top three only): Trustee - 3 Years, Christmas Hamper Fund volunteer, and supporting many causes throughout community. (Sports Teams, 4H, Many Fundraising, FSJ FIre Department Burn Fund, etc.) Number of years in your city that you are running: 3 What do you want the school district 60 to look like in three years? I’m excited for all of the new initiatives under the 21st Century Learning umbrella. These changes should make education much better for all students, which really excites me. What issue(s) in the school system need(s) to be addressed? Education Reform for the current times we live in. Moving towards 21st Century Learning in all classrooms, to better serve every student. Students do not require a one size fits all solution. What are your personal goals? Free up more time for the position of Trustee. Run for Board Chair in second or third year of next term. Website: http://twitter.com/#!/j__thompson or http://www. linkedin.com/pub/jaret-thompson/20/299/808 Phone number: 250-261-1708
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TAMARA ZIEMER Hello, My name is Tamara Ziemer. I have served as a school board trustee for the past year and a half. I am involved in the school community at my daughters school, helping out in the classroom and with other activities through the PAC such as fund-raising. I graduated from South Peace Secondary in 1999 and moved away shortly after to attend UNBC in Prince George. About 4 years ago I returned to the community with my family. In the next 3 years, I hope to see the dual credit programs grow and serve more students with different interests. I will encourage and support teachers and other staff to find new ways to deliver education to our students outside of the rote memory teaching style so prevalent over the past 100 years. I plan to support student learning by being well informed and through strong communication with parents and other community groups. I am currently the chair of our policy committee and we plan to spend much time over the next few years reviewing and updating our policies to ensure everything is up to date and serves to support academic achievement in our district. There are many issues in our current system that need to be addressed. Graduation rates, special needs, provincial funding - just to name a few. If you are interested in learning about the complexities of the BC public school system, I encourage you to join your school PAC or attend the open board meetings. All of the issues we are currently facing are discussed at these meetings and we also discuss the current policy and regulation being distributed for feedback.
A little bit about me: Well I’ve been a stay at home Mom for over 5 years now and everything I do in life seems to reflect my family. In 15 years my husband and I plan to move to a beach house on the Ocean. The kids will be in Canada working and sending us money to live. We’ve got it all figured out. :) Please contact me at mara.ritchie@gmail.com or 250-219-5504 RICHARD POWELL Richard [Dick] Powell [retired] I am seeking my third term as the school trustee representing the city of Dawson Creek. While a school trustee, I’ve being actively involved in several committees representing the school district at the provincial and local level. As a resident of Dawson Creek since 1973, I’ve served as a teacher and a school principal for 31 years. This experience as an educator and the incumbent trustee enables me to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board of Education. As well as being a school trustee, over the years I have been involved in numerous community organizations including NLC board member, director for several winter games and a variety of directorships involving sport. During the past years the trustees and I have grappled with some difficult questions: • Do the current structures that exist in our schools impair student creativity, innovation and uniqueness rather than develop it? • Do our students find their learning is interesting and important? • Are we preparing students to graduate into a world where knowledge is growing exponentially. With these thoughts in mind I believe we need changes to the traditional way education is carried out in order to address the needs of today’s student. I’m excited about the opportunity to support school cultures where the learning brings real world challenges into the classroom. I envision that all schools in our district will host classes of students that are actively engaged in their learning and are enthusiastic participants. It is critical to stress that we will always have a commitment to teaching reading, writing and numeracy. At the same time, we must also teach students to use their natural talent, lead a healthy life, behave ethically and lawfully and assume the responsibility of citizenship. To this end I am dedicated to providing the best education system we can; one that fully engages every and all student in our schools. My number one focus is that all students receive a meaningful, quality education. I may be contacted at: phone number 250-782-5196/email rpowell@sd59.ca TRINA COMMANDEUR We need accountability, credibility and meaningful consultation; assessing of our students to become more a priority than where we measure numerically. Protecting the rights of our students and our students identified as having special needs and those still in waiting. This school district received @ 5 million dollars in special needs funding in school year 2010-2011. How did the district spend it? What are the success rates of these students? Nobody is talking about it and it is time. No parent suspects that one day their child would have special needs. After months of paper work, specialists and consultations a diagnosis is given. From that day forward that family’s life has changed forever. This child now qualifies for an Individual Education Plan, (IEP). The parents believe that a school with a special education policy would know their responsibilities. This is not always the case. Families at any time can and have experienced an educator that does not provide meaningful consultation, develops an inadequate IEP, hires staff that is not qualified and then the educator is offended when the parents feel unimportant, upset and hard pressed to find answers. This is a true story that has happened several times. We need a Special Education Advisory Council. Ontario requires school boards to establish Special Education Advisory Committees, consult with parents and service providers. Establish Special Education Tribunals to hear disputes and have transparency about the fiscal management of the special needs money. Inadequate teaching contributes to dropout rates, low test scores and a dislike for school. The dismissal process is so onerous, the risk of reprisal from teachers’ unions so intimidating, that most boards find it’s not worth the effort. Really, our children not worth the effort, they all have jobs because of our children. Are you concerned? Education Minister George Abbott has introduced legislation that reduces the power of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to control the teacher disciplinary process and I support this move. The Union is hurting our children. November 20 is International Day of the Child. PLEASE VOTE FOR THE CHILDREN on November 19.
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WAYNE HEIBERT Retired to go farming-raising Canadian Horses and Fainting Goats. I help where I can in the Community of Doe River where we reside. I would like to see the secondary roads improved with better dust control, better maintenece for improved safety I have been a rural Director for area ‘D’ for the past six years
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and have lived here for well over 25 years as a rural person. My goal is to work with the people in the area to resolve their issues as they arise. This has worked quit well in the past six years. There are a number of issues that need to be worked on with water being a very important one. Domestic supply for rural people as well as the City folks, the amount that the natural gas industy uses in their fracing operations etc, etc. Phone Number: 250-759-7403 250-719-8233 IAN MARCHUK Ian Marchuk For Determined Rural Representation in Area D I have lived in the Dawson Creek area since 1976, working in civil construction, agriculture, logging, and mining, focussed on welding, design, and mechanical maintenance. My wife, Erna and I have raised our three children here and live in the Chilton subdivision. Erna works in the medical-surgical wards of the Dawson Creek Hospital. My PRRD experience began with the support and encouragement of Albert Erbe (former Area D Director) in spearheading the Chilton Community Sewer project. The successful completion of this first-of-its-kind project set the stage for others (Harper and Friesen subdivisions). I had the honour and satisfaction of serving Area D as Mr Erbe`s alternate from 2003 to 2006. That experience gave me considerable insight into the workings of the PRRD Board and its value to rural residents. I have continued to pursue what I believe are constructive, practical, achievable, and beneficial policy objectives, and here are some of them: - Focus on core infrastructure: a regional water supply, workable sewage disposal systems, road design and maintenance, solid waste disposal. - Air quality monitoring system especially to monitor sour gas emissions in our communities. - Expand our influence with regard to drilling and production and its influence in our communities. - Work toward better use of our Health care resources (our care homes in Pouce Coupe for example), and strive to improve working staff recruitment and morale. Focus as well, on effective building maintenance. - Reform the ALR and ALC so that our rural residents can more actively participate in our economic expansion. The resource sector seems to have its way in our communities, rural residents are comparatively hamstrung. - Provide for rural growth by enabling the development of marginal and alienated parcels as rural residential and small business use. These are just some of the concerns that I believe we rural residents have. With a common sense and plainspoken approach I seek for your ONGOING support in working with you to represent our concerns to the PRRD as your representative for Area D. My Best wishes to you and yours. ELAINE PETERSON I am Elaine Peterson, I was born in Dawson Creek and raised on a farm in the Arras area. I am retired and enjoying the time I have to commit to other interests and projects. My past work experience is 26 years with local government, specifically economic/ community development, marketing and event management. My involvement in the community is focused on the area of economic development and recreation. I work with the Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Club as a director and through trail development, fund raising and administration/coaching of the youth program. I have been involved in the community annual clean-up campaign, representation on the Regional District Official Community Plan Committee, South Peace Economic Development Commission and a director on many of the BC Winter Games/ Northern BC Winter Games, and as Director on Branding of the Peace. In three years my hope is see continued economic development and job creation we have throughout our economy sectors – agriculture, energy, tourism, transportation, health care and the public sector. The economic conditions we are currently experiencing is not happening in other parts of Canada – we need to control the development of the oil and gas sector for the long term while still protecting our quality of life for our families, without effecting our environment. My main area of interests are: • A balance and regulation of the energy sector development in the area while protecting our environment and ensuring safety and maintenance on our roads. • Recreation development and protection of our air, water, wildlife and nature in general. • Proactive health care services and development of facilities and services for our seniors and family members. My personal goals are to have an abundance of nature, agriculture opportunities, recreational facilities, jobs and business opportunities, health care and education for my grandchildren and rural residents in the future. Continued on Page 28
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Notice is hereby given that Chetwynd Forest Industries, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. will make available for public review our proposed Operating Plan for harvest operations within the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area. The plan targets Mountain Pine Beetle killed timber and updates our current 2011 plan with new information gathered during the past years field season. The West Fraser Plan will be available for public review and comment at the Chetwynd Office of West Fraser Mills Ltd. (3598 West Fraser Road, Chetwynd, BC) from November 10th, 2011 to January 10th, 2012 during regular office hours. Contact Brian Pate, RFT, Forestry Supervisor at 250-788-4423 for assistance with the review.
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ELMER KABUSH Since arriving in the Peace in 1971, I worked for 26 years as a teacher with 5 years as a Vice Principal. Currently My wife Anita and I run a small rental business. Community involvement has been active, Led the three year effort, as President of Moberly Lake Fire Department, to become recognized and accredited. Also served as President of Peace River Watershed Council which raised over $ 500,000 in grants towards fish and water enhancement projects in the Peace Region. Elected twice as SD 59 School Trustee and suggested purchasing of present Board Office in Dawson Creek which consolidated all school district services under one roof and paid for by selling off of scattered non school sites around the city. Was elected Vice President of British Columbia School Trustees Association North Central Zone. As Area E representative for three years, I would work for and listen to the concerns of grain farmers, ranchers, and hobby farmers to promote a healthy rural life style. By looking at resolving short term issues, I would also like to promote a longer term strategy that seeks a balance between agriculture and industry aiming at substainability for the region. If voters have any questions or suggestions, you can e-mail me at ekabush@live.com JERRILYN SCHEMBRI My name is Jerrilyn Schembri (jerrilyn.ca) and I am pleased to be running for Area E. For three years I have sat on the Regional District Board as an alternate for Tumbler Ridge, where I have been Councillor for the last two terms. My background is in Emergency Management, disaster mitigation, response and recovery in places affected by disaster such as Slave Lake was this past spring and Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan the previous spring. With Tim Caton retiring, Area E has lost a strong voice and a
man with amazing knowledge. He will be difficult to replace, but I have the desire and the ability to be a strong voice for Area E. I am a Director at Large for the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), the only elected representative this side of Prince George. I sit on the Public Safety and First Nations committees. It is a very important role, representing the Northeast to the rest of the province as the UBCM plays a big part in setting policy at a provincial level. I tend to be solution focused rather than issue driven, and work with the people I represent. Area E is vast and diverse and the issues that affect the agricultural areas to the east are very different than issues faced by those in the west. The impact of oil and gas on agricultural lands is a top priority for folks in the agricultural region, whereas in the western regions we must consider the impact of mining, wind farms and lack of accomodations . If there is a common issue for most, if not all, it is the state of the rural roads and ditching. One of my strengths is in working side by side with the people I represent, and look forward to forming a strong relationship with the newly elected councils, as well as sitting on the Chetwynd Civic Property Commission. But most of all I look forward to meeting the people who live and work in Area E and finding out what’s important to them. I can be reached at 250-232-8047. Next Week’s Edition of the Northeast News will feature Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson/Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and School District #81 Candidates
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The Dawson Creek District Hospital Foundation’s “Extreme Maternity Makeover” is 5,000 closer to the $430,000 needed to complete the project. Thanks to Apache Canada Ltd’s donation, the Foundation is less then $50,000 away from their goal. The donation will provide the maternity ward with a Blood Pressure Machine and a Washable Visitor Rocking Chair.
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Marvin Johnson performed a smudging ceremony for the celebration of the fourth Northern Lights College Aboriginal Gathering Space opening, Tuesday, Nov. 2. The Dawson Creek campus was the last to officially open its space, three additional gathering spaces are located on the Fort Nelson, Chetwynd, and Fort St. John campuses.
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Grow a ‘stache, save a life
By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – For the month of November you’ll find untamed moustaches on the streets, in diesel trucks or at the bar. And, no, it’s not just a fad. Men in Fort St. John are raising awareness of prostate cancer with the hair above their mouth. Why? Hopefully it’s because they’re participating in Movember, or, they’ve just been growing it for the past 30 years. Either way, the significance of the moustache will become greater than just a way of showcasing man hood, but saving lives. So, what is its importance? “To raise money and awareness for men’s health issues including prostate cancer,” said one of Fort St. John’s Movember organizer Brent Hodson. Last year, Fort St. John fundraised over $27, 000 and Neil Evans, the other organizer of Fort St. John’s Movember, raised $4, 000 — his goal this year is $10, 000. All the proceeds go to Prostate Cancer Canada. Community involvement helps raise the bar in donations. Retail stores, pizza parlours and cafes are contributing their sales in the fight against cancer as well as the prevention of it. This year Hodson and Evans challenged city councillors, candidates and staff to partake in the month long growth and pledge money. Ladies can join in on raising awareness, too. “They can do everything a guy can do, except grow a moustache,” said Hodson. That includes: organizing events, signing up and pledging money or simply buying from one of the participating stores listed below. For the bros who are more acquainted with a fuzzy peach than a handlebar moustache, don’t fret, participating in the list above is also just as much help — and your chances with the lady/ ladies won’t slowly diminish. Just kidding, there are ladies who love a manly man’s ‘stache, too. Movember kicked off with some clean shaves on Nov. 1 at The Lido. Pictured on the left from top to bottom: Devon Wigglesworth, Patch Java; Tyson Mowat, Trimtek Custom Signs and Bruce Christensen, city councillor. The City was the first in Canada to proclaim November as Movember in 2010. So, if you start to see more moustaches than cowboy hats around town, you’ll know why.
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