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DAWSON CREEK - Residents of Dawson Creek will be getting a chance to help shape the future of the city next year, as council decided Monday to go forward with a new Official Community Plan (OCP). Nigel Whitehead, Dawson Creek Senior City Planner, said that the current plan, created in 2009, has some “good bones”, particularly around its sustainability concepts, but that due to unanticipated growth in the city, it’s time for the document to be reworked. “We’re not doing a whole thorough rewrite of the OCP, there’s
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a lot of good policy in there still, so I don’t think the whole thing needs to be ripped to pieces,” Whitehead told Northeast News. “I think there’s just some key areas that need a bit of fleshing out and a bit of cleaning up.” The OCP, a “visionary document, which guides the City in its operations and mid- to long-term development” according to Whitehead’s council report, will be largely community driven, he says. “What our challenge is, for the City, when that OCP was being done, our boom and industry was just at it’s infancy,” Whitehead said, “so the plan really never anticipated growth of the speed and
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Finanacial planners: make a budget this holiday season JULIA LOVETT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – It’s the middle of November and already the sights and sounds of Christmas are all around. With all the excitement that surrounds the festive season, being financially literate can make the difference between going into debt or coming out on top. November is Financial Literacy Month and financial planners are talking to people about being financially prudent. In partnership with TD Bank Group, ABC Life Literacy Canada is hoping that with a little planning and practice, being able to live a financially responsible lifestyle is obtainable. Even though the month is a separate entity that just happens to fall on a month closer to the holiday season, according to Carissa Di Gangi, program specialist community with ABC based in Toronto, it was more the luck of the draw that November was designated. “It’s a great time for everyone to think about budgeting and financing because money management in and around the holidays could be so front of mind,” she said. According to Denean Arntson, certified financial planner (CFA) with Investors Group, she and all financial personnel recommend doing a budget and to stick to it. “The purpose, I guess, of financial literacy month is for Canadians to learn how to manage money and debt wisely, plan and save for their future and prevent and protect against fraud and financial abuse,” she said. Arntson explained that the best way to stay on target and survive Christmas is not only to make a budget but also make a list and check it…twice. “We all can get caught in the spirit of giving and spending more than our budgets can bear, but ideally, is to set a
realistic budget,” she said. “Put some thought into what that person might like, sometimes look at it [as] is it a want or is it a need,” Arntson added. The CFA suggests that when making a list, the first thing to do would be to think about what people would be interested in. Write down pros and cons and set a budget then stick to it. “Shop early, watch for sales and discounts, be creative, maybe give from the heart, so maybe scrap books, recipe books, photo albums,” she said. Arntson explained that part of the over-spending happens when buying wrapping paper, cards and bags. She recommends using newspaper or brown paper to keep the costs down, which will also allow the creativity to flow. “Also, you can think of buying a joint gift instead of buying individually, so maybe combine one gift that’s heartfelt for the whole family,” Arnston said. Di Gangi agreed, noting that it might help to keep a journal of all the purchases made and to ensure that you don’t buy the same thing twice. She also explained that if you have made a budget and and there isn’t any room for another gift but there is a gift that your heart is set on, there is hope. “We can recommend looking at what else in your budget for the month is flexible, maybe you can rearrange your expenses,” Di Gangi said. She said that with all the excitement, it is easy to spend without thinking about what or how you’re spending. “If it was easy, we’d all be good at it,” said Di Gangi, referring to learning to budget. It isn’t enough just to budget, however. Re-evaluation
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18 Wheels of Christmas a rolling, windy success als were on hand to help out handing out hot chocolate and cookies, and space and supplies for the event were provided by Dawson Creek Co-op. Rosenau Transport Ltd. runs the 18 Wheels of Christmas all across Western Canada, with the main goal of stocking local food banks. “Everything that we collect in a community, stays in that community,” Richards wrote in an email. He said that while collecting food for food banks is the goal of the annual event, education is also a purpose; to teach people about Photo Credit Stacy Thomas food banks and the people who use them, as, he From left to right: Brian Smallwood aka Santa Salvation Army, Colyn Brisebois, Karen wrote, many people have misconceptions about Brisebois, Chris Richards, Karen Gourley, Riannon Lynn, Adam Molan, Leo Corcoran. who actually uses food banks. “Many assume that it is a service for homeless people,” Richards wrote. “Nothing could be further STACY THOMAS from the truth. In fact, most people who use the Food Bank news@northeastnews.ca are often young families working in lower paying jobs, ofDAWSON CREEK - Rosenau Transport Ltd. held it’s ten in the Service Sector. As we all know, after paying high
13th 18 Wheels of Christmas fundraising campaign the weekend of Nov. 20, and through whistling wind and freezing temperatures volunteers managed to pull in significant donations for local charities. “It went great, a little brisk out there with 70, 80 kilometre winds, but our volunteers were awesome, we had terrific support from the community, the RCMP and fire department we re out there lots, so it was excellent,” said Rosenau Transport Terminal Manager Chris Richards. The event, which ran on Friday and Saturday until 8 p.m., raised over $2,700 in cash donations for the United Way, said Richards. Also 17 pallets of food were collected for the Salvation Army, and two pallets of toys. Volunteers from the United Way, the Salvation Army, Dawson Creek Fire Department, RCMP and Cat Rent-
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Former D. C. teacher arrested in Lower Mainland for sexual assault and interference STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Fifty-three year old Michael Dodd, a former Dawson Creek resident and school teacher, was arrested by Coquitlam RCMP on Nov. 19. Dodd, who lived in Dawson Creek until the first part of September 2015, had a warrant for his arrest for sexual assault and sexual interference of a person under the age of 16. As well as being a teacher at Dawson Creek School, Dodd also taught private music lessons outside of the school. Dawson Creek RCMP believe that there may be more offences which have not been reported yet. They are asking the public to come forward, with any information regarding any other offences or victims. Anonymous information can be given to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or Crimestoppers.ca. Dawson Creek RCMP detachment can be contacted at 250-784-3700.
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The Four Seasons Motor Inn to get update now new owner has stepped in JULIA LOVETT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – It’s the time of the season for renovations and that is exactly what is in store for the Four Seasons Motor Inn now that it is under new management. The motel, which has been in the downtown core of Fort St. John since the mid-60s, will go through a major update starting in the new year. “I purchase usually rundown properties and we renovate them, reposition them, reflag them with a nationally recognized chain, so that’s the plan for this property,” said Gary Patara, new owner of the motel. “We’re hoping to have all of the renovations completed by around June 2016,” he added. Once completed, the hotel, which has yet to be attached to a brand, will have a fresh look and a fresh coat of paint to draw in new customers and establish a new rapport with the community. Patara explained that the new look will also include a fresh style that will be efficient, practical yet stylish. He said while he will not be changing the structural shape of
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I believe Fort St. John has a lot of potential so this particular asset, I think I’m going to hold onto for awhile The reputation of the hotel and it’s long history isn’t lost on Patara and it’s an image he’s hoping to change. Originally from Kamloops, Patara attended Thompson Rivers University (formerly, College of the Cariboo) and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. He is also a chartered professional accountant (CPA) and a certified management accountant (CMA). He said hotels are in his
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OPEN LETTER: BC Climate Leadership Team Must Oppose Site C Dear Climate Leadership Team Members, We are writing because you have been called upon to provide recommendations on climate action to the provincial government by the end of this month, when Premier Christy Clark is scheduled to travel to Paris to attend international climate change talks. We are collectively advising you that the proposed Site C hydroelectric dam project is not “clean energy” and to remind you that Treaty 8 First Nations continue to oppose Site C, and we are calling on you to oppose the Site C project with us. Your primary task is to advocate the “best actions” that British Columbia can take to keep the province on track in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But you have also been told that the recommendations you make should serve to improve relations between the provincial government and First Nations, not weaken or undermine them. This is a vital part of your mandate, and it cannot and must not be ignored. All too often, provincial and federal government actions have caused harm to First Nations. There is a grave risk that if you, as committee members, are not careful you will legitimize climate actions that amount to an assault on constitutionally protected Aboriginal Title and Rights and Treaty Rights. We are extremely concerned that a cornerstone of the province’s emerging and allegedly “clean energy” climate plans includes construction of the Site C dam, which would flood lands along 107 kilometers of the Peace River and its tributaries. This would result in the permanent loss of vital hunting, fishing and gathering sites and other areas that are of historic and cultural importance to the region’s First Nations, who actively oppose the dam’s construction. Further underscoring our concerns is a discussion paper on climate action that was released in July by the provincial government and reviewed by members of your committee. The paper makes no mention of Site C. Because it fails to do so, there is no discussion about what uses the hydroelectric power from that dam might be put to. Our concern is that a substantial amount of that power could be used to support expanded natural gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations on First Nation lands, which could then result in the construction of new Liquefied Nat-
ural Gas processing plants on our coast. If as committee members you are not already aware, you should know that First Nations in the Peace Region of the province have expressed grave concerns about the impacts that expanded natural gas drilling and fracking operations have had and will continue to have on critically important wildlife and water resources. Those concerns have recently resulted in successful arguments before provincial tribunals and courts opposing water and other resource allocations to energy companies involved in fracking operations. Further, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit, and BC Assembly of First Nations have respectively passed resolutions supporting Treaty 8 First Nations in opposition to Site C. In May, 2015, when Premier Clark appointed you as members to the Climate Leadership Team you were tasked with making recommendations that “further the province’s government-to-government relationships with First Nations while constructively finding climate solutions.” You will fail to meet your own mandate if you do not publicly and forcefully oppose the Site C dam and any expansion in natural gas drilling and fracking operations that would be made possible by increased availability of hydroelectric power. We formally request that you speak publicly on this issue prior to the Paris climate change talks, and underscore the importance of BC working directly on a governmentto-government basis with First Nations. Substantial progress in meeting our climate change goals is something we all strive for. But true progress cannot be made in the absence of strengthened relationships between BC and First Nations. That is the path to truly meaningful, socially responsible climate change policies. Respectfully, [signatures in original] Chief Roland Willson, West Moberly First Nation; Chief Lynette Tsakoza, Prophet River First Nation; Chief Liz Logan, Fort Nelson First Nation; Grand Chief Edward John, Robert Phillips, Cheryl Casimer, On behalf of the FIRST NATIONS SUMMIT; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Chief Bob Chamberlin, Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, On behalf of the UNION OF BC INDIAN CHIEFS; Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson, On behalf of the BC ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS.
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November 26, 2015 risdictions and what kind of policies we can take from that and put it into our plan. Or, the community can have their own ideas. It doesn’t have to be from other policies, it can be a ‘Made in Dawson Creek’ kind of thing.” Charlie Parslow, Dawson Creek councillor, expressed concern over who would be awarded the contract for the OCP, and wanted assurance that they would be familiar with the particular needs of a northern community. “I’m just wondering, the consultant, whoever gets this work, can part of the vetting [process] be making sure
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future conflicts may occur. “This has been a council priority before that came up, but what it does is it highlights the need for this,” said Whitehead. “You can’t really move the railway, so how do we manage that? How do we ensure that any growth along the railway is positive for both the community and those who need rail service for their developments?” This issue and others like it are the point of Dawson Creek’s OCP, which was created “through the lens of sustainability”. “It’s held up as the guiding document of what is the community’s vision of the city, and how do we get there?” said Whitehead. “Sustainability doesn’t necessarily mean being green, it’s how do we make sure whatever we’re doing doesn’t negatively impact the resources of future generations. It’s just taking that long term goal that we’re not going to make things worse overall.” Dawson Creek staff have estimated a $200,000 budget for the development of the new OCP, which will be adjusted or approved in spring 2016. Dawson Creek’s current OCP can be viewed at http:// www.dawsoncreek.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/ bylaws/4042-Official-Community-Plan-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version1.pdf
magnitude that we’ve had. So that’s what we’re looking at, are what are the community’s thoughts on this growth? What are the positives, what are the negatives, what are the things that we need to be managing better?” A Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of the OCP is expected to be out by late winter of 2015, and a contract awarded by spring of 2016. At that point the public will be engaged for input into the Plan, Whitehead says, although the exact parameters of that process will be determined by the consultant who is awarded the contract as these people well as by dialogue with have a lot of himself and council. experience “I think it’s such a working in critical document,” said northern commayor Dale Bumstead. munities? I “I think it’s really think there’s timely and appropriate a difference— for us as we go through so I hear from this transformation of other people a community, we anin other muticipate that it’s probably nicipalities— very timely to get this when you have work underway in 2016 someone who for the future of the comPhoto Credit Stacy Thomas has experience munity.” Dawson Creek. in northern Dawson Creek’s curcommunities.” rent OCP is considered Whitehead “leading edge”, Whiteagreed. 5 Name Brands ~ Good Quality ~ Best Sale Prices head’s report states, and is now often used as a framework “When it comes to planning consulting, you’ve got to put for other small-to-medium community OCPs around B.C. Call The Blind Man 250-785-5754 However due to the unprecedented population and in- a fair amount of weight into the history of the agency that’s dustry growth, some areas need to be revisited, such as done it, what kind of knowledge and skills and methodol9811-114A ave Fort St John www.carouseldraperies.com ogy they use, and how they would adapt to what the needs around affordable housing. “I’m really keen to see what can become of that chapter,” in your community are, as opposed to say a community in said Whitehead. “It’s fairly bare bones, what we’ve got, it Vancouver,” Whitehead said. Fort John St.Pilot John Project Pilot Project FortSt. St.Fort John Pilot Project Issues such as zoning discrepancies, and how to deal Public Public Advisory Group certainly didn’t envision a rapid rise in housing costs, so I PublicAdvisory Advisory Group Group Notice Notice of Membership: 2015 Noticeof ofMembership: Membership: 2015 2015 would suspect that that will be an issue with the commu- with growth of industry within city limits will be addressed, PUBLIC ADVISORY PUBLIC ADVISORY GROUP MEMBER GROUP MEMBER INTEREST AREA INTEREST AREA nity, and I would be keen to hear from whatever consultant Whitehead said, and while the recent approval of a controPUBLIC ADVISORY GROUP MEMBER INTEREST AREA Darren Thiel Darren Thiel Commercial Recreation Recreation Representative Darren Thiel CommercialCommercial Recreation Representative Representative is designing this about what best practices are in other ju- versial frac sand distributing facility was not a instigating factor of the new OCP, the issue serves to point out where Ray Jackson Ray Jackson Commercial Recreation Recreation Alternate Ray Jackson CommercialCommercial Recreation Alternate Alternate
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Province awards funding for antiracism programs in Dawson Creek STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - As part of its Organizing Against Racism and Hate (OARH) funding, the Provincial government has awarded $10,000 to the Dawson Creek Literacy Society, to help eliminate racism. “Unfortunately, racism still happens,” said Mike Bernier, Peace River South MLA. “With ongoing dialogue and continued work, we can further address issues and empower change.” The Dawson Creek Literacy Society has been in operation since 1991, and offers language and settlement support, among other services, to immigrants to the area. “The Dawson Creek Literacy Society is pleased to be the recipient of the Organizing Against Racism and Hate funding provided by the Province,” said Society settlement services coordinator Katie Stevenson. “These funds will be used to continue our work in making our community more welcoming and inclusive for all. We look forward to working with our dedicated community partners in this important project for another term.” Stevenson told Northeast News that the funding, which the Society has received for four years, will be used to work with community partners in training and capacity building, with the aim of helping others to identify and prevent racism and hate.
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Exploring the colors of Christmas Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing. It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents. The colors of Christmas are often taken for granted, and many celebrants are unaware of how these colors became symbols of the holiday season and why they remain so to this day. Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One such theory is that the colors evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the color green as the symbol of life . It is believed that, during harsh winters, evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize that life still exists and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of Yule. As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ. Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when he died on the cross. Some Christians believe that Jesus wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesus’ blood touched the berries, they turned red. Some theorize that the red of the holiday season represents the apples on the tree of paradise in the Garden of Eden. Around the 14th century, the faithful
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Derrick Dance Club looks to attract the younger crowd JULIA LOVETT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN - Get your boots shined up and grab a partner. It's time for another Derrick Dance Club event. The club will be having its monthly country music dance at the Seniors Hall this upcoming Saturday at 8 p.m. Fort St. John being country, it's a lot of country and western dancing over the years that we've been here," said George Kantz , a member of the club. He and his wife, Doreen explained that since they got involved about 20 years ago, it has become a life long hobby. "We enjoy dancing a lot, a lot of the people that were sort of our age group at that time did the same thing. We're just trying to keep it going," he added, noting that country and western dancing is becoming popular again. Although the dance is held at the seniors hall, Kantz explained that it is for anyone who is 19 and over. "It's a beautiful hall, it has a really good dance floor," he said. The reason why they rent the hall has nothing to do with seniors but rather because of its location and the price is good, Kantz added. "Doreen and I also help the lady that gives dance lessons and so we tell people that," he said. "It's not a seniors dance, yeah, there are senior people there but there s also a lot of younger people," Kantz added. At the moment, they are having fun with the dances but they are hoping that they will attract a younger generation to come and take it over. Both husband and wife said they prefer this style of dance because they like to be able to have a conversation. "It's different then the bar scene. We've all been there, we've all done that," he said. "You go in and you drink a bunch of beer and then you stand up and wave your arms and jump up and down and the lights are flashing and it doesn't really amount to any-
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Editor: staff, and has been able to recruit experienced The November 26,leaders 2015 in many Pagedepartments. A13 The past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of leadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them Editor:Lights College have been very fulfilling. staff, andthe hasclarity been able recruit experienced leaders inexperienced many departments. The Further, of thetoCollege's vision is attracting professionals Northern team members exceptional and have been proud work with them The five and a halfforyears in when the Peace Country President CEO of who want to contribute toare an organization thatI "knows where it to is going". The past potential I noted NLC I decided to as apply for thisand position is leadership of the College's vision on is attracting experienced professionals Northern Lights College have beenevolving very fulfilling. It alsothe hasclarity been gratifying to collaborate Dual Credit programming with loca and becoming a reality. The addition Further, want to contribute to an organization that "knows where it is going". partners The potential I noted for NLC I decided to apply for position is who School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary of when the Centre of Excellence forthis Clean Energy ALL It alsoNorthern has been gratifying to collaborate on Dual Credit programming locaa evolving and becoming reality.combined The addition Opportunities. The Peace Region is very fortunate with to have Technologies in DawsonaCreek, with through Peace River industry, Aboriginal agencies and other partners of of Industry Excellence for Clean Energy group ofDistricts, exceptional leaders committed to expanding thepost-secondary scope of this program thethe JimCentre Kassen Training Centre/ Oil School SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. ALL Northernthe Opportunities. The Peace Region is veryeducational fortunate to have a Technologies in Dawson Creek,incombined with through and to spreading word on the benefits of this innovative initiative and Gas Centre of Excellence Fort St. John, Peace River exceptional leadersby committed to for expanding scope of this program the JimNorthern Kassen Lights Industry Training Centre/ Oil group I have of been very impressed the passion learningthe these leaders bring to the allows College to fulfil its brand SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. spreading on the commitment benefits of this educational initiative and Gas Centre Excellence in Fort St. John, and table,tobut also forthe theirword continuing toinnovative finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energyof College™. haveof been impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the allows Northern Lights College to fulfil brand Iyouth the very region. NLC is committed to providing theitsskilled table, butthe also for their commitment to finding solutions for the as B.C.'s College™. Over years, I havecontinuing received support and encouragement from local politicians workers for expanding industrial sectors This column, written and pubYour kids are active and that’s a good thing – it’s healthy, engaging and fun.Energy Butthese with their Jeff Shea learning lished by Investors Group Finanactive February lifestyle comes the possibility of injury. Usually it’s just a matter of getting out the youth of the region. NLC is committed to providing the skilled including: Senator Richard Neufeld, the former Minister of Energy, Mines and and supporting the economic development of Senior Consultant 23, 2011 • 1:30pm Inc. (in QuĂŠbec – a theResources; disinfectant, a dressingworkers and region. a hugfor butGiven there’s 202 - 1200 103encouragement Ave, Creek, BC Over years, I haveJay received support and from politicians these expanding industrial sectors Petroleum Hill, former Member ofDawson Parliament forlocal Prince Georgethe the scope cial of Services the industrial Rycroft Community Hall Ph:for (250) 782-4312 or (250) and 785-4312 always the chance yourand childsupporting couldinhave a region, more Financial Services Firm),including: and In-River; Senator Richard Neufeld, thePeace former Minister of Energy, Mines and the economic development of Peace Blair Lekstrom, MLA River South former Minister of expansion our a major part of my February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm 5208 - 47th Avenue signiďŹ cant accident – and Email:Member Jeff.Shea@investorsgroup.com SecuritiesPetroleum Inc. (in Mines your active Resources; Jay Hill, Resources; former of Parliament forfor Prince Georgethe region. the was scopetovestors ofbuild theGroup industrial Energy, and Petroleum and Pat Pimm, MLA Peace River rolethat’s at why theGiven College capacity Rycroft, AB TOH 3A0 QuĂŠbec, a ďŹ rm Financial Plan-River; Rycroft Community Hall kids may need active insurance. RRSPS inveStmentS • inSURAnCe Peace Lekstrom, MLA for•Peace South and formerand Minister of expansion in our region, major part ofinmy North. And IBlair would like to acknowledge the River exceptional municipal regiona through partnerships with aother post-secondary Agenda:Avenue ning) presents general informa5208 - 47th • ReSPS •Pat mORtGAGeS Mines and Petroleum Resources; and Pimm, MLA forCouncils, Peace River role the and College was and to build capacity leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and and institutions industry, to ensure that Energy, Student isatactive insurance. It 1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for theaccident financial insurance tion only and is not a solicitation Rycroft, AB TOH 3A0 provides 24-hour coverage year end. And I would like Itowas acknowledge thethe exceptional municipaldemonstrated and regiona through partnerships other post-secondary Regional District Boards. impressed by quality of leadership funding provideddental, bywith the government supports North. for medical, to buy or sell any investments. TM Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed 2) To elect Directors of the Association. Agenda: disability and accidental dismemberment/death leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, institutions and industry, and to ensure that by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you toand al the breadth and depth of needed programming. to its subsidiary corporations. Mortgage products are offered 3) To To receive appointthe an financial auditor ofstatements the Association. 1) of the Association for the financial Contact your own advisor for through I.G. Investment Management Ltd., Investors Group 4) year To transact come before end. such other business, if any, as may properly for students participating in any provided school activities. Regional District Boards. I was impressed by the quality of leadership demonstrated funding by the College government supports for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning tha I knew Northern Lights was a "classy" Division Director Senior Consultant Trust Co. Ltd. is a trust company licensed to lend money in speciďŹ c advice about your cirtheelect meeting. 2) To Directors of the Association. all jurisdictions in Canada. Clients industries. with mortgage inquiries Plans can also be expanded to include by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy Thank you to al the breadth and24-hour depth needed programming. benefits the region. institution when the of first person to welcome cumstances. For more informa3) To appoint an auditor of the Association. will be referred to an Investors Group Mortgage Planning coverage wherever your child is –Northern at home,Lights at Specialist. Insurance products and services distributed 4) To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning tha I knew College was a "classy" The College’s Board of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported me to my tion on this topic please contact through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license the meeting. play, or even on vacation. Coverage for such sponsored by The Great-West Assurance Company. of this suppor benefits institution when the first person to welcome me whenthe theregion. changes became uncomfortable. I wasLife very appreciative job Group was Consultant. yournew Investors expenses as private tutoring, eye glasses and much The College’s of Governors recruited me to Boards make changes andprogressive supported me my and pleased that Board the original Board and succeeding provided the toformer more can also be included. when the became uncomfortable. I was veryproud appreciative this supporto new job was direction andchanges encouraged innovation. I am particularly that weofcontinued President, Jim me the original Boardofand succeeding Boardsforprovided progressive the Student accident insurance is usually available for focuspleased on the that fundamental mandate providing education quality of life in the Kassen.former He and any child over six months of age who is enrolled andthat encouraged innovation.toIrequests am particularly proud continued to President, region, and we were responsive by industry forthat newwe programming committedJim 25 direction Together we will find aorsolution. fulltime in kindergarten, elementary secondary the fundamental of providing education for quality offor lifeapplied in the Kassen. He focus I amonlooking forward tomandate the innovative initiatives and opportunities years to NLC Dr.J. J.Grant Grant Timmins Dr. Timmins Dr. Grant Timmins understand what you’re going through. school,We college or university or is registered in weenergy were responsive to requests byin industry for new programming committed 25 region, researchand in that clean technologies that are the J. planning stages. Through and provided Dr. John E.Gentles Gentles Dr. John E. Dr. John E. Gentles Together will findChildren a solution. daycare, playschoolwe or preschool. who Dr. Todd J.Lang Lang I am looking forward to thenational innovative and opportunities forevolving applied years to aNLC with provincial, andinitiatives international leaders inJ.this me with firm partnerships Dr. J. Dr. J.Todd Grant Timmins Photo Credit MetroCreativeDr. Todd Lang We understand what you’re going through. are home schooled in a provincially-approved curDr. John E. Gentles For your FREE confidential consultation, research in clean energy technologies that are in the planning stages. 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Beatton Journal: November 1815
Mon 1st Fine clear day. Snow nearly all gone. Self & Johnny went for a load of hay. A Raft passed down the River with 1 Man on his way out to the Crossing. Cadenhead & Reid finished putting the wire across the River this evening.
Tues 2nd Continues fine weather. Self busy in office. Mr. Jamieson & a Woman passed down in a Canoe this evening on their way to Dunvegan. Cadenhead left for home this morning. Water falling.
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odd jobs around the place. A lot of prairie wolves around. They took a little dog from Reid’s place last night. Sun 7th Cold & stormy all day with snow. The mail arrived this evening. Mon 8th A fine clear day but cold. The Mail left at noon. A few of the Taylor Flat people came in for their Mail. Self busy in office. Tues 9th Cold all day. The Glass at Zero. This morning River full of ice. Self in office at odd jobs. Wed 10th A fine clear day but cold. Self in office. Thurs 11th Continues fine. River full of Ice. Self at odd jobs. Fri 12th Self cutting wood. A fine clear day. Mr. Birley left for Halfway River this morning. Hammer & Janssen finished my house at the Ranche yesterday. Sat 13th Blowing a strong gale of west wind all day. Very mild but not thawing. Very little ice running. Self as yesterday. Sun 14th Continues very fine weather. Self busy in office. Mon 15th A fine day but cloudy and started to snow in the evening. Self in office. Mr. Birley arrived from Halfway River. Tues 16th Self killed the steer. Mr. Birley helping. George went for a load of hay. A fine clear day but cold. A lot of ice running. Walter King came down to get a few supplies. Wed 17th Cold & stormy with snow all day. George went for a load of hay. Self at odd jobs. Photo Credit Submitted Thurs 18th Fine & clear but clouded up Frank Beatton’s house and garden near Old Fort. towards evening and started to snow. Self fixing up hay rack. George out cutting a trail. The River full of Ice and may jam up Wed 3rd Self at odd at any time. jobs. Blowing a strong gale Fri 19th Cold & clear all day. George haulling Hay. Self of wind from the west. fixing Trail. The snow nearly all gone. Sat 20th Self at odd jobs. Continues fine weather. George George went off to his cutting firewood. Cadenhead arrived with H. Hope mail. Ranche. Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Sun 21st The mail arrived this evening. Jamieson & Dr. came up in their canoe. Fredette of Hudson’s Hope also arrived from Pouce CoupThurs 4th Self went up ie. the hill to see the Horses. Mon 22nd Continues fine mild weather. The mail left Continues very fine weath- this morning. Self at odd jobs. Jamieson & Dr. Fredette left er. A man arrived from for H. Hope. Grande Prairie who had Tues 23rd Continues fine. Cloudy towards evening and gone through from H Hope looks like snow. Self in store. 3 Indians arrived this evening to File on his Land. Water from Montaigne’s Camp. falling. Wed 24th Self busy with Indians. Cold & cloudy all day. Fri 5th Continues very The Indians left this evening. fine weather. Snow nearly Thurs 25th Self went out and cut firewood. George after all gone. Self busy in office. hay. Brady arrived from up the Halfway River to get supSat 6th Continues very plies. A fine mild day. River rising. fine weather. Self busy at Fri 26th Cold & stormy. The River set fast this morning. Down the bend the water NO SIMULATORS came up about 5 feet. Brady “Training with IHE has enabled me NEVER SHARE MACHINES left this evening. to land my "dream job!" Taking Sat 27th A fine clear day TRAIN ON OUR SITE training with IHE is one of the best but cold. The River fast. OR YOURS! • 11 profiles & 26+ colours decisions I have ever made!" The water came up again to• Direct from the manufacturer START ANY MONDAY day. Self at odd jobs around the place. • 40 year warranty Mark M. IHE Grad May 2015 JOB PLACEMENT AID Sun 28th A fine clear day. • FREE QUOTES on install of Mon 29th Continues fine roofing and siding and mild. Self making Hay • LOWEST PRICES rack. The boys at wood. Four day training courses offered monthly / bi-monthly! Adisless & Jakatachie and 3 others arrived from the North this evening bringing lots of furs. Have Experience? Need Proof? Get Certified Today! Tues 30th Self in store with Indians all day. Fine and mile. George went for a load of hay.
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Home Routes: Manitoba teacher followed his dream, hit the road, became a travelling musician on the route put on six shows per year. The next show in Dawson Creek (on the Cherry Bomb, BC Circuit) will be Suzie Vinnick on Feb. 5 at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. Other stops on the Cherry Bomb route include
It’s more work than teaching ever was, but at the end of the day I’m doing what I love.
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Kevin Roy (right) at Faking Sanity in Dawson Creek Nov. 17.
STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Guitarist and songwriter Kevin Roy had been a woodworking, art and cooking teacher in Lockport, Alberta for three years, when the 30-year-old decided to follow his dream, take a long leave of absence, and hit the road as a travelling musician. He is touring with the Home Routes concert curcuit this month—13 shows in 14 days—and his performance at Faking Sanity in Dawson Creek on Nov. 17 found him smack in the middle of the tour. “I took a leave of absence and started putting 100-percent of my time and effort into my music,” Roy told Northeast News. “I’ve done about 200 shows since the [first] release, been travelling around a lot.” Roy and opening act Ryan McGuire performed folk, roots and country-tinged songs to about 30 people on Tuesday night. He officially resigned from teaching last year, but Roy still does some substitute work from time to time. “A lot of being a musician at this stage of your career is self-management and self-promotion and self-booking,” he said. “It takes a lot of effort and a lot of computer work. I use the teaching to break up my days at home when I’m doing the more business end of things. It’s a nice balance between the two.” Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous was founded in 2007 by the same people who started the Winnipeg Folk Festival, and is an initiative designed to create performing circuits throughout mostly smaller communities in Canada, and to promote the Canadian folk scene. Each circuit (there are currently 14) has its own rotating roster of artists who travel one route in 14 days, and hosts
Prince Rupert, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope and Mackenzie. Roy has just finished recording his second album, and his touring is starting to pay off, as he is developing a small fan base. He has no regrets about leaving a solid career for the uncertainty of life on the road. “There’s obviously pros and cons to both, but ultimately at the end of the day I’ve always wanted to do this, I’ve
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Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Mark Rogers, Dawson Creek city councilor, and daughter Jaime at the Christmas Tree Light-Up Nov. 21.
Teamsters Local Union No.213 is now taking resumes for Culinary Workers, Camp Attendants, Bakers, Baker Helpers, Custodians, Chefs, Sous Chefs and Journeymen Tradesmen for large camp project. Please forward resume to: Mail: Attn: Dispatcher Teamsters Local Union No.213 490 East Broadway Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1X3 Fax: 604-872-8604 E-mail: dispatch@teamsters213.org
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Ryan McGuire (left) at Faking Sanity in Dawson Creek Nov. 17. always wanted to be on the road and share my music with people and write music, and to have that ability to play music and make a living at it is essentially what it was my dream to do,” said Roy. “Granted, at this point it’s not the same paycheque and job security as teaching, it’s more work than teaching ever was, but at the end of the day I’m doing what I love, and being able to perform music for people is what I want to be doing.”
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Olga, joined about 14 others at the Bert Bowes gym in a friendly basketball game. This game, however, had one catch. Each player had to be strapped into a wheelchair. Yes, this was a game of wheelchair basketball to coincide with National Sports Day. The event, put on by Pacific Sport and Kids Sport held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and brought out different members of the community to learn a little bit about the game. Thomas-Schulenburg, who was one of the coaches for the day, is a provincial winter games athlete. She also has Cerebral Palsy. “We’re trying to raise awareness for wheelchair basketball. It’s a sport we’d really like to see get going in Fort St. John,” said Olga Schulenburg. She explained the reason they would like to see wheelchair sports grow in the community is to ensure a more inclusive atmosphere. During the event, the mother and daughter team taught the participants drills and showed them how to use the chairs in a way that would allow them to stop and switch directions quickly. They also taught them how to scoop up a ball along the chair’s wheel and put it back into play. “It’s important…because that means anyone can play, you know, young, old, disabled whether you’re really
FORT ST. JOHN – A young girl with a basketball is levelling the playing field on and off the court. Erica Thomas-Schulenburg, a 14-year-old Bert Bowes Middle School student is teaching not only her schoolmates a little something about compassion but her community as well. On Saturday, Nov. 21, she, along with her mother,
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had to undergo surgery to lengthen her tendons so she can walk flat-footed. Living in the north has also added an element of frustration for the young girl. “It being very cold up here, a lot of time in winter I can’t go out and play with the kids or do what they think is cool, so that just makes it a bit more challenging,” she said. With this in mind, Thomas-Schulenburg takes it one basket swoosh at a time. She aspires to be a lawyer and is focusing on being the best student and athlete she can be. This event was just another way to bring a small town together and have some fun in the name of inclusion.
Continued from Page A18. interested because they feel it’s a sport for people with disabilities,” said Schulenburg, adding that the chairs can’t be folded up and take up a lot of space. The young athlete’s mother explained that any school within School District 60 can use the approximately 28 chairs, all they need to do is sign them out. “It’s as simple as they just need to get into contact with… the Pomeroy Sports Centre and they sign the chairs out for a couple of weeks, I believe through the board office,” said Schulenburg. She explained that for the principals, who are interested, all they need to is get into contact with SD 60’s transportation department and they will deliver the chairs to the school. For Thomas-Schulenburg, who has been playing for a couple of years, it is an opportunity to teach others – regardless of ability – to learn a new skill. As her school’s advocate for wheelchair basketball, she is coaching different
Photo Credit Julia Lovett A teaching moment between Olga Schulenburg and two basketball players ting to be the same as everybody else and especially now that a bunch of the kids have tried it, when they see someone with a disability, they don’t say ‘oh, that’s the disabled kid’ they have more respect now,” she said. She added that since more awareness has been raised, her classmates are seeing her and not her disability, adding that they respect her as an athlete. Being an advocate, however, has had its tough moments. Thomas-Schulenburg explained that as someone living with CP, she feels singled out. She has Spastic Quadriplegia which means that all four limbs are affected, along with involuntary muscle movement and muscle rigidity. While she has the ability to walk, she has also had multiple surgeries to rebuild her feet and like so many others who live with Cerebral Palsy, has
I think my favourite thing about playing this sport getting to be the same as everybody else...they don’t say ‘oh, that’s the disabled kid’ they have more respect now... ages and said it is giving classmates a new understanding of those with disabilities. “I think my favourite thing about playing this sport get-
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