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for the MRI at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George, and a mobile MRI to service the northeast and northwest regions. “It’s important to note that UHNBC has the oldest MRI in the province,” Raper said, adding that any kind of MRI strategy has to be looked at regionally, and in the context of UHNBC as well. None of the details pertaining to the logistics of how the mobile MRI technology would play out locally have been hammered out yet, but that’s all in the works. “I don’t have any specifics, that’s part of the work that we’re doing now, is really getting a full understanding of just what the MRI and mobile MRI would cost, but also the infrastructure needs . . . we are doing that work, and it’s important work, and we’re hoping to move through that process fairly quickly, although I don’t have any
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FORT ST. JOHN – Santa’s coming to town with his sleigh full of presents in little less than a month, but he made a pre-Christmas visit to Fort St. John on Fri., Nov. 21. Every year, Santa comes for Fort St. John’s Santa Claus Parade, where he waves to all the good little boys and girls who wait patiently in the cold of winter to catch a glimpse of their favourite Christmas elf. After he was done parading through the streets, with his entourage of semis and fire trucks, all lit up, and Christmas enthusiasts waving to the crowds, a community celebration took place at Centennial Park, where Fort St. John’s annual Christmas Tree Light Up took place. Santa and Mrs. Claus gave speeches, and the School District 60 band performed carols for the crowd. Visit www.northeastnews.ca for more photos.
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Area C residents can rest assured that a solution has been put in place to handle their sewage. On Fri., Nov. 21, Arthur Hadland, director for Electoral Area C, told media that subject to Ministry of Environment approval, the Peace River Regional District will have a temporary solution in place by the end of the year that will allow rural residents to safely dispose of sewage. The solution will involve using the existing Charlie Lake sewer lagoon system, although details of the operations are not yet finalized. Once approvals are secured, more infor-
Staff has been working long hours to address this situation. mation will be made available to residents and haulers on how they will be able to access the temporary site. “The message that we want to get out very clearly is that we are providing the service that people need for disposing of their waste, their domestic sewage,” Hadland said. Area C residents have been relying on the City of Fort St. John for the last several years. “They feel because of regulations that they have to cease and desist to protect the interests of their community,” he said. The PRRD is currently in the process of looking at a permanent solution to address the closure of the Fort St. John facility, a process that involves developing a proposed new sub-regional sewage function for all four rural electoral areas. “Staff has been working long hours to address this situation,” said Karen Goodings, chair of the PRRD, in a press release. “It is important for rural residents to clearly understand that this is an interim solution pending the establishment of a water and sewer function.”
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Regional Torch Celebration comes to FSJ BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The Canada Winter Games Rory McLenahan Torch made its way to Fort St. John on Sat., Nov. 22, as part of the Illuminate the Northeast Canada Winter Games celebration. Local torchbearers, demonstrated leaders in their communities, carried the torch through the streets of Fort St. John, each running a leg of the relay, eventually stopping in Centennial Park where a crowd gathered for speeches, meeting with mascots, live performances, and hotdogs and hot chocolate. In just a few short months Prince George will host the Canada Winter Games, a multi sport and cultural event expected to generate $90-million into northern communities. “It’s not often in life that you get to experience the thrill of a national multi sport event right in your own backyard,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North. It will be the first time the Winter Games will ever have been hosted in the province. “Having the 2015 Canada Winter Games torch in Fort St. John is such a momentous occasion. We’re literally part
of history making right now, right here in Fort St. John,” Pimm said. It’s expected that in February 2015, Northern B.C. will welcome up to 15,000 visitors from over 800 communities across the country to share in the spirit of the Games. Northern Health representatives were in attendance, and Dr. Bryce Kelly, a physiotherapist in town, took the oppor-
tunity of celebrating sport and community to speak to the need for healthy living. “Move more, sit less, eat well. It’s really that simple. Easy to say, can lead to a long, happy life,” he said. “Living healthy, eating well, exercising, we avoid a lot of hardship. Believe me. I’ve seen the needless suffering that people go through.” He spoke of motivation, and where it comes from, as well as how to identify it in oneself.
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ple. Watch what they’re doing. Enjoy their successes with them. Participate with them. Find your motivation, get out there, live healthy,” he urged. More than 115 torchbearers from across northern B.C. had the privilege of participating in the Torch Relay, which began in Victoria on Thurs., Oct. 17. “The torch relay is a significant element of any Canada Games, and has united communities across the nation for the past 47 years,” said Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman. “This Canada Winter Games torch stands as an appropriate symbol for every province and territory coming together to compete,” she said. Saturday, Nov. 22, marked the first Regional Commu-
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“What motivates me? I’ve seen the results of poor choices. I don’t want to make those choices . . . my children motivate me. I want to live a long, happy life, and enjoy their time,” he said, adding that others, too, motivate him. “The Canada Winter Games athletes are motivating peo-
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18-Wheels of Christmas rolls into Dawson Creek just a sign right there of the need,” said Joe Ludlow, family services co-ordinator with The Salvation Army. While their toy drive got off to a slow start, things picked up for the volunteers, some of whom stood out by the road, waving signs and trying to get the community involved. Cars honked as they drove by. Rosenau Transport has three trailers that they use across Western Canada to help local charities, and over the last 12 years they’ve helped raise over $10-million to help families in need.
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK – Dawson Creek opened its heart, and its wallet, to help support 18-Wheels of Christmas, a toy-and-food drive that helps families struggling to make ends meet. For many, Christmas is a time of excess: huge dinners, rich foods, heaps of presents under the tree. But for others, providing a joyous Christmas is a financial struggle. To help families that may be feeling the stress, Rosenau Transport Ltd. partnered with The Salvation Army, and on Nov. 20th and 21st, parked an 18-wheeled semi outside the Dawson Creek Co-op in hopes that donations of presents and food would fill it up. “I think it’s important people understand who uses food banks,” said Chris Richards, terminal manager at Rosenau Transport. “Even though we’re working in a very strong economy right now, we have a lot of people working in service environments, working lower paying jobs. Rents are expensive here, in Dawson Creek, utilities are expensive, and at the end of the day, there’s just not enough money sometimes to put food on the table, to help buy those extra things for your kids, and Christmas is a tough time,” he said. But Christmas isn’t the only time that the need exists. Food banks are utilized at all times of the year. “We just started our registration for our Christmas hampers this year, and it’s been pretty busy, so that’s
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To all the Concerned Citizens, Day 59 Update: We the concerned citizens for Heath Care committee have been in extensive meetings in a Short Term Advisory Committee, Long Term Advisory Committee and in direct talks with North Health Authority. Since our open forum of September 17, 2014 we have taken your voice of concern further to those decision makers directly. We have brought forth the issues along with proposals for short term solutions as well as long. Are we making progress? I would say at this time the answer is YES! We have been to the discussion tables with direct concern questions and as of now we are seeing some answers and some progress. With the assistance of all involved the decision makers are looking into making implementations of solutions regarding an immediate walk in clinic, onsite Hospital Administrator, Physicians & Nurses recruitment and retention plans, affordable housing for Health Care Practioners, the unification of a potential clinic and so forth. Every one of these issues seem to be the tip of a branch in which the need to identify the root causes and make appropriate changes will be an everyday effort on all of our parts. We the Con-
cerned Citizens of Health Care Committee have a goal and we stand firm with the belief that every man, woman, and child be provided with immediate access to health care of the highest standard. Health care for you and I is not a privilege, it is a right. No individual should accept a lack of immediate Health Care or access to health care providers. The Peace River Communities along with Northern Health Authorities now more than ever possess the opportunities to make change to exceed Health Care standards provided elsewhere in the Province or in our beloved country. We believe that it is also crucial at this time for us to continue to cooperate with the decision makers in order to achieve this goal shared by many. We the Concerned Citizens for Health Care Committee will do everything possible to ensure we continue to contribute corrections, new incentives, and policy and procedure are in place. As well we will do everything possible to assist in bringing forth immediate solutions. At this time, you the concerned citizens, 4000 plus, have signed petitions and this number is growing every day. We of the Concerned Citizens Committee continue to encourage each and every one of you from all communi-
Regarding natural resources Dear Editor, Environmental Scientists have become as much a part of modern mining in B.C. as geological scientists and heavy equipment operators. And that is how it should be. We, as members of the public, expect that any resource extraction activities that could potentially impact on the environment, whether they be mines, energy projects or any other form resource extraction, must be carried out with the utmost care. This is an expectation that all reasonable people share and can agree upon. Reasonable people would also agree that tapping our natural resources, such as the minerals found in the geological formations of our province, is essential to job creation and generating royalty revenue for the province. Reasonable people understand that there is a direct connection between the extraction of natural resources and the abil-
ity of the provincial government to pay for healthcare and education and the myriad of other things citizens expect the provincial government to pay for. Without the royalty revenue from our natural resources, the provincial government would have no choice but to raise taxes – and no one likes to pay taxes. As a province, B.C. has one of the lowest personal and corporate tax rates in the country because of our wealth of natural resources. Reasonable people get how this works and they appreciate the efforts companies make to protect the environment while tapping our natural resource potential. Wouldn’t it be great if those who always seem to demand more from the provincial government, while opposing any form of natural resource development, would get it too? Sandra Robinson, Maple Ridge, B.C.
ties that have not signed a petition to do so, send an email of your support and as well your experiences. Please visit the Facebook Page “Concerned Citizens for Health Care” or email us atconcernedcitizensfsj@gmail.com. In closing, the Health care issues that we face today, those in need of being addressed and rectified will all be hopefully in the past soon. It is vital that we the concerned citizen now more than ever unite and continue to show support for the change needed. For all of you; every man, woman and child who has experienced illness, pain, suffering or even death due to this health care crisis we would like you to know that we the Concerned Citizen Committee stand stronger than ever to make this right. We will not accept anything less. We have you the people’s rights and health care at heart with no other motive. Day 59 Concerned Citizen for Health Care update. Terry Isenbecker, Fort St. John Twila Soule, Fort St. John Bob Fedderly, Fort St. John Lorraine Isenbecker, Fort St. John
Mount Polley investigation keeps jobs in jeopardy Dear Editor, I can’t think of anything that sends a stronger message that mining supports families than the recent 36-person layoff notice at the Mount Polley mine. The only thing that might send an even stronger message is the realisation that another 290 jobs remain in jeopardy at the mine while the mine operators wait patiently for a green light from the province to resume work on their restoration of the tailings storage facility. If the government investigation takes too long, or worse does not provide the certainty needed for the mine to return to normal working conditions, the company could feel compelled to reduce its work force even further. Yes, the company needs to learn from its mistakes and ensure that this does not happen again. But there is every
reason to believe they will do so and that they can rebuild the tailing storage facility even better than before. In the long term, the company will also have to answer to the people of B.C. and to the company’s shareholders. Imperial Metals has taken a huge financial hit and presumably there is still more to come. In the meantime, however, we have to remember that there are many jobs and family’s lives that hang in the balance. The province and the company absolutely must come to an agreement soon and allow the company’s operations to resume and allow people to get back to work, something the union representing these workers is rightly pressing to see happen. Mike Taylor, Coquitlam, B.C.
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What a POA is … and isn’t
You’ve been asked by a relative or close friend to be their Power of Attorney (POA) – and you feel honoured because it means that person considers you to be trustworthy and capable. But what is a POA in the first place? A power of attorney is a legal document where one person (called the donor) gives authority to another person (called the attorney) to manage some or all of the donor’s financial affairs while they are alive. There’s no doubt that when one person (the ‘donor’) gives another person (the ‘attorney’) POA over his or her assets, the donor is placing a significant amount of trust in the attorney and this could make the donor vulnerable to abuse. In an Enduring POA, an attorney has the power to act on behalf of the donor if the donor becomes mentally incompetent, making the donor even more vulnerable to abuse if the attorney is not honest and trustworthy. In Québec, once a person’s mental incapacity is established, the attorney (known as a ‘mandatary’ in Québec) acts under the provisions of a homologated mandate - meaning the mandatory has been legally recognized by a Court of Law to act as the representative of the donor (known as the ‘mandator’ in Québec). When you are acting under a POA, you are that donor’s attorney and have an obligation to act only in the donor’s best interests, not yours. If, as attorney, you instigate an action that is in your best interests rather than the donor’s, that is a conflict of interest. Here are a few examples of actions that would breach the duty of an attorney: • Adding the attorney or a family member as a joint owner of the donor’s property so the assets passes outside the estate and go directly to the surviving joint owner. (In Québec, there is no right of survivorship on jointly-held property.)
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Celebrations go a long way toward making the holiday season a special time of year. Each holiday offers the opportunity to transform both the interior and exterior of a home into a holiday wonderland blending both store-bought and handcrafted decorations and ornaments. As families grow, many amass various holiday trinkets and decorative items that become part of their holiday traditions. Some decorations hold special sentimental value, while others are standard decorations found in homes across the globe come the holiday season. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by holiday decorations, but organizing such items can make the process of giving your home a holiday facelift that much easier. Color-coding Storage bins are the unsung heroes of holiday decorating. Such bins keep treasures safe and out of the way in attics, basements and closets. Employing a color-coding system to organize holiday decorations will make it easier to identify items and their corresponding
holidays. Christmas objects can be housed in red or green storage containers, while Halloween decorations can be placed in orange containers, and so on. Investing in durable, plastic bins with lids will keep items clean and orderly. Designate a storage spot Hunting and pecking around the house for holiday decor can make the process of decorating that much more time-consuming. Not knowing where the strings of lights or extra extension cords are stored can drag out the contiinued on page B3
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How to hang holiday lights Holiday lighting displays are a beloved tradition come December, as homeowners and businesses alike string lights to make the season even more festive. Stringing lights can be tricky, but the process can go smoothly if do-it-yourselfers employ a few tricks of the trade. The best time to hang outdoor lights is before the weather gets especially cold and wet. Some people like to hang their lights before American Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, while others hang their lights on the days after Thanksgiving. No matter when you hang your holiday lights, make sure you do so when the conditions outside are comfortable and safe. Even if you do not plan to hang the lights early in the season, start your preparation early. Remove the lights from storage and inspect them to check for bulb outages or frayed wires. Sketch out your lighting plan, including which architectural features of the home you plan to highlight. Set the ground work by running and attaching extension cords and setting up any timers you plan to use. If this is the first time you are lighting up your home’s exterior or if you are trying a new lighting scheme,
use a tape measure to determine the width and height of the area you will cover. Then measure the length of each strip of lights you will use. Multiply accordingly to best estimate how many strings of lights will be needed. It’s much less stressful to have an extra box of lights on hand than to realize when you’re up on the roof that you have run out of lights and need to purchase more. Invest in a few packages of light clips or nail-on fasteners. These devices attach to the gutters or siding to make it much easier to string up lights. If they are inconspicuous, some clip styles can be left up for several years, saving you more time in the years to come. Space the clips about 12 inches apart, or as needed to keep the lights taut. Do not use staples or nails to hang lights, as they can wear away at the wire covering and insulation, creating an electrical fire hazard. It helps to have a buddy who can work with you
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sort items and do a little cleaning, the more time it ultimately takes to clean house. Keep a running list Although you may have a general idea of the items you have packed away, some things may be forgotten. Keep an informal inventory of decorations and supplies so you don’t purchase any duplicates. If you notice your list is lacking some items, shop pre- or post-season sales when items tend to be less expensive. Try to avoid shopping for holiday decorations right around that holiday, when stores are running out of stock and prices are typically at their highest. Decorating for the holidays can be fun, and it’s even more fun when homeowners take the time to carefully organize their decorations.
Continued from page B4 time it takes to decorate. Establish a designated storage area for ornaments, lights, wreaths, and other items used to decorate your home come the holidays. Out-of-the way spots like attics or seldomused closets make good storage spots for holiday decorations, guaranteeing that such items won’t get in the way throughout the rest of the year. Sort and replace as you go Take the time to periodically go through decorative items, removing anything that is broken or worn beyond repair. It takes time to go items through piece by piece, but this will save time next year when decorations are taken out again. The longer you wait to
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when hanging your lights. This person can feed you strings of lights and also hold or adjust the ladder as needed. Once your equipment is in place, start at the closest electrical outlet. Continue to work around the perimeter of the home, clipping the lights and adding new strands as necessary. Remember to pay attention to the electrical load limit for the outlet. Do not connect too many strings of lights together. If necessary, use multiple outlets and ensure the outlet and a timer (if used) can handle the combined amperage of all the light strings. Use caution when working with strings of lights. They are not very durable and it may not take much tugging or bending to break wires and render the strings unusable. If stringing holiday lights makes you nervous, consider hiring a professional decorating service to hang them for you. Such companies will hang your lights and create impressive lighting displays.
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Ready your home for holiday guests The holiday season is about more than just rushing to stores to stock up on presents. Socializing and hosting friends and family members to catch up on a year’s worth of news also makes this time of year so special. Before friends and family arrive, holiday hosts must take steps to prepare their homes for their guests. The following home prep plan can make relatively easy work of tidying up the house and ensuring it is inviting to guests. Start with the entrance Hosting can motivate homeowners to finish certain home improvement projects that enhance the appearance of their homes. Tidy up your home’s entryway to make it more welcoming. Be sure the front door and walkways are well lit. Remove obstructions and trim back bushes and other plant life. Festive decorations can brighten up the space. Don’t forget a welcome mat to reinforce to guests that they truly are welcome at your home. Quick cleaning Sometimes the joy of hosting can be overshadowed by the task of preparing for your guests. Although a thorough cleaning of the home is great if you have the time, it may not be necessary. Go from room to room identifying spaces that are in need of a thorough cleaning. Spend time in the kitchen clearing clutter from the counters and make sure the dining space is clean and the table is presentable. A table runner and a centerpiece of fes-
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tive flowers can brighten up the space instantly. Fluff cushions on sofas and give floors or carpets a quick vacuuming. Always be sure the bathrooms are clean and fresh, with laundered hand towels at the ready. Children’s bedrooms and other areas of the house may not require such a critical eye. Simply keep doors closed in off-limits rooms. contiinued on page B8
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The holiday season is a time to share happy experiences with friends and family. But reconnecting with loved ones come the holidays is not always possible, especially when family and friends are spread out across the country, if not the globe. Even though these people may not be close geographically, they’re still close in our hearts and, therefore, still on our holiday shopping lists. Some issues arise when sending gifts to faraway friends and family. Distance necessitates shipping gifts or making travel arrangements. To make that process less complicated, consider these suggestions. • Package gifts wisely. When shipping gifts, exercise caution to ensure the item arrives on time and in one piece. The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for the shipping industry, and packages may endure a few bumps along the way. For fragile items, use extra packing peanuts, newspaper or other protective wrapping material. Choose the right size package so the gift does not move around much inside of the box. If the gift is expensive, insure the package in the event it gets lost or damaged. Also, you may want to spend a little more money to have the shipment tracked and a confirmation sent when the package is delivered. This can offer some peace of mind during a hectic time of year. • Take advantage of free shipping offers. Many retailers offer discounts on shipping rates during the holiday season. Shop at retailers that offer such discounts, as shipping costs can be exorbitant depending on the sizes of the packages being sent. In addition, online retailers may allow you to ship the gift directly to its recipient, which can help you ensure the gift gets to its destination on time. • Give gift cards and certificates. Gift cards
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Create an energy-efficient home for the holidays ‘Tis the season to be festive, and that usually means stringing up hundreds of twinkling lights to create a welcoming glow on dark winter nights. Some people view the holiday season as their chance to go all out with regard to decorating their homes with an abundance of lights, inflatable lawn ornaments and maybe even some mechanical figures. While these decorations certainly may be symbols of the season, it’s easy to forget just how much energy and resources they consume. A typical strand of lights uses around 300 watts of electricity. Multiply those figures by the dozens of strings of lights people use and it’s easy to see how quickly energy usage can add up. In addition to lights, lit candles, animated dolls, wreaths, trees, and scores of imported ornaments contribute to the energy consumption per household. Even so, environmentally conscious individuals need not skip the holiday décor and entertaining. Fortunately, there are various ways to be energy efficient with holiday décor this season. • Switch to LED lights. LED lights consume a fraction of the energy traditional incandescent bulbs do. While a standard string of 50 lights consumes 300 watts, LED sets only consume four watts. This not only saves energy, but also considerable amounts of money over the course of the holiday season. • Use fiber-optic decorations. Fiber optic items are lit by one light. The illumination carries through the fiber optic cables to the entire decoration. • Use a power strip and timer. Plug decorations into a power strip (be sure to follow the recommended power load for safety) and hook everything up to a timer so lights are not on when no one can see them. • Check light strands. Always inspect lights for frayed wires and any damage. Frayed lights are less efficient and pose a considerable safety risk. • Enhance decorations. Use mirrors and reflective ornaments to give the appearance of more lights without actually adding more. • Turn off ambient lighting. Christmas tree lights or the lights framing a picture window should be sufficient to light up a room. Keep lamps and overhead lighting off while the tree is lit to save money and energy. • Lower the thermostat. When entertaining, turn the thermostat down a few degrees. Having extra people in your home will raise the temperature. Similarly, heat generated by the oven and other cooking appliances can warm up a home. Don’t waste energy by keeping the heat turned on high. • Invest in rechargeable batteries. According to Energy Quest, 40 percent of all batteries are purchased during the holiday season. To power those many gifts and devices, use rechargeable batteries which can be used again and again. • Change your cooking practices. Smaller appliances use less energy. Put those toaster ovens, slow cookers and electric fryers to good use. Only use the oven if you are cooking a large meal. • Wait until the dishwasher is full. Pack in the dish-
es from holiday meals, and only run the dishwasher when it is full. • Reuse items whenever possible. Many items around the house can be put to good use as decorations, holiday servers or gifts. Take inventory of what you have before you go out and purchase new decorations.
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Create a guest sanctuary Overnight guests should have a designated space they can use as a retreat. If you do not have a guest room, consider having children bunk with one another and designating one of the kids’ rooms for your guests. Fresh linens, an alarm clock, a television, and Internet access are nice touches. A guest room also can be set up in a den or office with a pull-out sofa bed. Provide access to a nearby bathroom so guests can enjoy some privacy. Hosting children is easier than hosting adults because they won’t require the same level of privacy and space. An ex-
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Community Living volunteers help educate themselves and their peers as well,” said Greaves. The posters, with pictures of the candidates, were put up around the centre, and before scheduled activities took place in the week leading to the election, activity workers spent 10 to 15 minutes going over each of the candidates, and reminding society members what issues are important to each of the candidates. “At least when they go in to vote they’ll have an idea of what exactly voting is all about, and who they can vote for,” Greaves explained. Charles Parslow, Shaely Wilbur, Paul Gevatkoff, Cher-
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DAWSON CREEK – The Dawson Creek Society for Community Living did things a little bit differently this year when it came to casting their ballots on Sat., Nov. 15. The society, which helps individuals with developmental disabilities live independent, dignified lives, took on a new initiative to help educate society members about the candidates running in the municipal election. “In the past they felt like they were just going in, and they don’t want to vote bePhoto Credit Submitted photo cause they don’t really understand the Making candidate information posters, and reviewing whole voting process, and then they go in them each day leading up to the election, resulted in and they just choose anybody, because they informed voters hitting the polling stations on Sat., Nov. 15. don’t really know who they’re voting for,” explained Rebecca Greaves, an activity worker with DCSCL. But this year, four devoted volunteers stepped up to make the voting process a little bit easier. Edith Fenneman, Michael Ryder, Terence Philpott and Shylene Kotchea carefully gathered information on the candidates, and made a poster on each person running for a spot on council. “They spent all day Saturday (Nov. 8) preparing this so they themselves could be educated, and they could educate their peers
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them about trades as well as give students a head start to hands on learning through apprenticeships and Dual Credit programs. This education program is outlined in the Provincial Governments BC Skills for Jobs Blueprint - an action plan established to meet the future work demands of over 1 million job openings in the next 10 years. Of these 1 million jobs, 78 percent will require post-secondary education and 44 percent will be in trades and technical occupations. The action plan is designed to help give students and young people a clear and seamless path from school to the workplace. Programs such as these are great for our region as well as the rest of the province because it gives students an opportunity to learn about different experiences that are available to them in the trades. There is a high demand for trades in Peace River North and programs such as Find Your Fit give our student’s immediate access to a range of careers close to home. Find Your Fit allows the students to test the skills that would be required for jobs such as welding, carpentry, heavy equipment operating, truck driving, accounting, and much more. Why is the BC Lions Skills for Life Summit note-worthy for our region? Because four of our very own students from Fort St. John and Fort Nelson will be taking part in the summit: Tate Hafner and Brandyn Sharron from Bert Bowes Middle School as well as Dawson Spence and Eagle Andersen from Fort Nelson Secondary School have been given the opportunity to attend this great education experience and the Commercial & Residential Grey Cup in Vancouver. I Carpet & Lino want to recognize these four Laminate & Hardwood students and congratulate Ceramics & Window Coverings Hours: them for the chance to take Mon–Thurs 9am to 5pm 250-782-7640 part in this event. Friday 9am to 12pm Sunday 12pm to 3pm
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Now that’s Mo like it: FSJ embraces Movember ect via social media. They decided to get in touch, and the OSB men agreed to have more printed and sell them for the cause.
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Scraggly moustaches abound as November, commonly referred to as Movember, comes to a close. The idea is that Mo Bros, as participants are affectionately referred to, start clean shaven at the beginning of the month, and commit to sporting a mustache for November, thereby becoming walking, talking representatives in support men’s health initiatives. Marc Beerling, owner of Marc Joseph, is something of an expert on the subject, having worked hand in hand with fellow Mo Bro Neil Evans, spearheading the movement locally. “I’m at $1,675 dollars raised so far, and I haven’t asked a single person for a donation,” said Beerling. That was on Nov. 20. “It’s just such an easy fundraiser.” To garner funds, he made a Facebook group, which is called mobro.co/supercreepymo, and he added everyone he knew. “I just post pictures of myself doing stupid stuff, stupid things, making stupid faces, and then I created my own little Thank You postcard that we post whenever I get a donation,” he said. Having registered through the official Movember website, he’s able to track dollars he’s raised. He and Evans are also selling calendars, a spoof of firemen calendars that normally feature ripped and scantily clad men, but showcasing the workers at Peace Valley OSB. “Not one of these guys really, well, maybe one or two, could be in a normal fireman calendar, but the vast majority of them could not,” said Beerling. The OSB employees had built the calendar of their own accord, and Beerling and Evans found the delightful proj-
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November has officially been declared the month of Movember in the city, an initiative that Beerling and Evans
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were behind. They went to city council at the end of October and presented their case for the declaration. “At that city council meeting, (Coun.) Trevor Bolin committed to buy an autographed calendar for the mayor for $250. So I went back mid-November and pre-
sented that to the mayor,” he said. Beerling also had Movember t-shirts made that he’s been selling at his store, with $15 of each sale going towards The Movember Foundation. To help rally local Mo Bros, he and Evans organized a shave off party at the beginning of November at Overtime Bar and Grill, so participants could start clean shaven. A shave off party is scheduled as well, for Nov. 30th at Overtime. The event will begin at 3 p.m., and prizes will be given out. Barbers will be doing the shaving with warm buckets of water and towels and massages. The Movember Foundation is the leading global organization committed to changing the face of men’s health, according to the website. It began 10 years ago, and has raised $574-million to date for men’s health issues, like
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prostate cancer and depression. It aims to reduce preventable deaths by encouraging regular check ups and healthy living. A big component is encouraging conversation about men’s health. The movement has funded more than 800 programs in 21 countries.
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• Fort St. John Palliative Care Society: We invite you to attend the Celebrate a Life Memorial Service on Thurs., Nov. 27, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9607 – 107 Ave., at 7 p.m. This non-denominational service is an opportunity to help prepare for the season and celebrate the life of someone you’re missing. For more info., call 250-787-2814. • Ten Thousand Villages is back! Browse unique, one of a kind gifts, jewellery, wonderful spices, teas, coffee, books, artwork, Christmas items, purses, scarves, baskets and much more! Fri., Nov 28th, 5-9 p.m., Sat., Nov. 29th, 9-5 p.m., and Sun., Nov. 30th, 9-5 p.m. 10364 – 100st (basement of St. Martins Anglican Church). • Join us at the Rose Prairie Curling Centre for Open Mic Night, Sat., Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring M.C. Tom Cole Admission by donation, concession available. All are welcome, bring your talents! For more info. call 250-827-3898 • SD 60 Bazaar, hosted by the SD 60 band parents at Dr. Kearney Middle School. Sat., Nov. 29, 10-4 p.m. This is a don’t miss event! Lots of vendors, crafts and home based businesses ~ something for everyone! The School District 60 Band will be hosting a HUGE bake sale! • NENAS is hosting a Dinner and Dance Christmas Party to fundraise for our new Childcare Centre! Live Music Featuring the MONTNEY COULEES! DRAWS!, DOOR PRIZES!, RAFFELS!, PHOTO BOOTH! Sat., Nov. 29 at the Fort St. John Legion, 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dance at 9 p.m. Limited seating. Purchase your tickets at NENAS (10328-101 Avenue).
Dinner: $30.00 Dance: $20.00 Dinner & Dance: $50.00 • Dec. 3: Christmas Candle Making. Certified Art Instructor Donna Folk will help you paint a beautiful Christmas Candle. This painting is extremely popular and makes a wonderful gift or family heirloom. Two classes being held Contact: 250-785-6595 or 250-261-8442 or email: dfolk2004@yahoo.com • Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Tea, Weds., Dec. 3, 2014 from 11 am to 4 p.m. Get into the Christmas spirit at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum’s Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Tea. Enjoy museum exhibits decked out for the holidays and have home baked goodies, sandwiches, and tea for only $6. Start your Christmas shopping in our gift shop. Call Heather, 250-787-0430 for more info. • Kids Night: Christmas at the Museum – Fri., Dec. 5 from 7-8 p.m. Experience an old fashioned Christmas at the North Peace Museum (9323 100 Street). Make ornaments, see our exhibits all decked out for the holidays, hear Christmas stories and sing carols. Please bring an adult with you. Event is FREE, but donations appreciated. No registration necessary. Call Heather at 250-787-0430 for more info. • Come start (or finish!) your holiday shopping! The North peace Spinners and Weavers Guild, and North Peace Pottery Guild will be holding their annual sale on December 6, 2014 from 10am to 4pm. • Children’s Xmas Party at the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 102. Dec. 14, 2014, from 1-5 p.m. Santa will visit at 2 p.m. Snacks and refreshments provided. Open to children aged 1-12, all children must be pre-registered and accompanied by an adult. Registration forms can be picked up at the Legion, or by emailing shona.coltcreek@gmail.com. They must be returned to the Legion or Shona as early as possible, but no later than Dec. 6. All registered children
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Notice of Lease and Provision of Assistance The Peace River Regional District (the “Regional District”) intends to grant a license of lands and premises located in the Peace River Assessment District in the Province of British Columbia on land legally described as: PID: 004-428-196; Lot 1, Section 6, Township 86, Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian, Peace River District, Plan 31310. The Regional District proposes to lease the lands and premises to the North Peace Fall Fair Society (the “Society”) for a 5 year term (the “Term”) for a license fee of $1.00 for the Term. The lands and premises will be used exclusively for recreational and social events for the benefit of the community. By granting the license for $1.00 for the Term, the Regional District intends to provide assistance to the Society for the Term of the lease.
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DISCLAIMER - Key is exchanged for random prize at Fort City’s discretion and all customers who come in to Fort City and ll out a short questionnaire will be entered into a draw for $1500.00 shopping spree at local retailers. One entry per household, drawn a er closing on Saturday Nov 22.Only winner will be contacted, and must take a publicity photo. No late entries or prizes will be awarded, We are not responsible for late receipt ofmail.All vehicle payments are calculated bi-weekly over a 96 month term at 4.99% interest. Payments include all taxes and fees of $519 which are mandatory on new vehicle purchases. All payments are OAC. See dealer for complete details. Pre-owned vehicles are nanced weekly at 5.29% over72 months. Weekly payments include all taxes and fees of $573 which is mandatory on used vehicle purchases. All vehicles were available at time of printing, and may not be exactly as illustrated. See dealer for complete details. Credit building team is available to assist you in rebuilding your credit and all applications are accepted for consideration. Must t all lender criteria, and cash deposit up to 85% may be required. See dealer for complete details. Although every precaution is taken, mistakes can happen in print, we reserve the right to correct such errors.