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Leader of the BC Conservative Party, John Cummins, congratulates Kurt Peats on winning the Conservative candidacy in the South Peace.
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DAWSON CREEK - Kurt Peats was named the conservative candidate for the Peace River South riding last Thursday at the Conservative candidacy vote held in Dawson Creek. After a speech by Peats, attendees voted 36 in favour and two opposed of him being the Conservative candidate for the region in the provincial election next May. “I am very enthused, I’m very honoured is what it is, that the people of South Peace have chosen me to represent them in the legislature. I’m very thankful of John Cummins response, ‘we expect you to bring the message to Victoria and not to bring the message of Victoria to the South Peace, I am so thankful for that,� Peats said. Bill Jackson, the other Conservative
candidate dropped out of the race the night before the vote, leaving Peats the only immediate option for the South Peace. In a letter to voters, Jackson writes that he regrets having to withdraw his name and apologizes for the complication it may have created; he was not at liberty to explain why he had to dropout but assured that it was outside his control. Transportation concerns such as twining the Alaska Highway nearly immediately and opposition to the carbon tax are some issues Peats sees in this region and wants to work on. Leader of the BC Conservative Party, John Cummins, was in Dawson Creek for the vote to meet potential supporters and find out the concerns of people in the region. Cummins believes Peats also has a good understanding of issues in the area including concerns with
the Agricultural Land Reserve and the Farmer’s Advocacy Office. “What impresses me is his knowledge of the issues here. When we met with farmers’ groups he had an understanding of those issues, it’s obvious that he spent a lot of time studying and trying to understand what the concerns of the folks are here, so I was very very impressed with that,â€? Cummins said. “I’m also very impressed by the way he communicates with folks, he’s obviously a good speaker-a public speakerbut on a personal level‌he’s got a real way of connecting and I think that’s important, if you want to represent people‌He’s an outstanding candidate, we’re just delighted he’s going to be apart of the team,â€? he adds. One concern from the audience was that the future MLA may do a great job representing their constituents in their
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Couple in fatal shooting were ‘high school sweethearts’
By Kyla Corpuz CHETWYND – In late November 49-year-old Adina Napoleon was shot and killed by her long-time companion, Eugene Sochan. Sochan, 52, then turned the gun on himself. Members from both sides of the family were in total shock, describing the couple as high school sweethearts. On Nov. 29 the Coroners Service identified the bodies of Napoleon and Sochan, who were found in a Moberly Lake residence on Nov. 23 at approximately 9 a.m. “Investigation by the Coroners Service and the RCMP has concluded that Mr. Sochan fired one shot, which proved fatal to Ms. Napoleon, and then killed himself,” reads a press release by the BC Coroners Service. An RCMP release stated that alcohol and drugs appear to have been a factor. While some media outlets have called this incident a murdersuicide, Linda McLintock, said Napoleon’s death is still an open investigation. “It was possible it was an accidental shooting,” said McLintock. “There’s a big range into sort of, how much in-
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tention [there was]. Do we think this was a very carefully planned out murder-suicide? No. It seems most unlikely from the circumstances. “We can classify Eugene’s as a suicide, that’s pretty clear. But we have not classified Adina’s death,” she added. Sochan’s brother-in-law, Sig Loberg, said after talking with the North District and Chetwynd RCMP as well as the provincial and local coroners service, their conclusion to him was that Adina was not murdered. “They said it’s clear to them, the death of Adina was an unintended or accident shooting, it was not deliberate,” said Loberg. “There was evidence that when she was dead he was on his knees beside her handling her and helping her, so he had her blood on him. When he knew she was dead he took his own life. “But the reports that we heard on the radio so far is, murder-suicide, it gives a
GATEWAY perspectives Marine safety plan Last week, in this space, I talked about why we chose Kitimat as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. This week, I’d like to discuss the various steps we’ve taken to prevent an incident on water, and the measures we’ve put in place to build a comprehensive marine safety plan for Gateway. Safety starts with a tanker acceptance program that’s as stringent as any in existence — and includes an independent review of all tankers, weeks ahead of their scheduled arrival. Tankers mooring at the terminal will be double-hulled and no more than 20 years old, and will be required — by independent third parties, before they enter Gateway’s shipping channels — to show a sound maintenance and operational history. As they approach Kitimat, all vessels will be boarded and guided by B.C. Coast Pilots with expert knowledge of our coastal waters. Simulations conducted in varying weather conditions have shown that the largest tankers can be safely navigated without the help of tugboats. Still, Gateway is adding a tug-escort system as an additional safety measure. The Douglas Channel is already one of the deepest and widest inland waterways on North America’s west coast, and Gateway’s
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Adina Napoleon and Eugene Sochan, circa 1997, at a family reunion.
wrong message of the guy. They convicted him of murder, and he can’t defend himself.” Loberg described Sochan as hard working and “too generous for his own good.” He added that Napoleon was of that nature as well.
“It was just an unfortunate tragedy brought on by drugs and alcohol.” Adina’s cousin, Veronica Napoleon, said the news of the couple’s death was not expected. “They were always a loving couple, I always seen them together all the time,” she recalled. “Everyone goes through their ups and downs … [it was] a ... surprise.” Loberg agreed. “They had their spats, but they always made up … it’s … total shock.”
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Peats wins Conservative vote Continued from Front.
Kurt Peats shares old RCMP anecdotes while asking voters for their support.
“I think it’s important that a party has in its policy rules that make it very clear that we are not going to be penalizing people for speaking up for the folks back home. We want to make it easy for them to do that and that to me is really the issue, because too often I’ve seen it otherwise,� Cummins said. Peats says that with a daughter just starting a job at one of the mines in Tumbler Ridge, he really has a vested interest in the area. Peats has worked for the RCMP for 25 years and spent a few years working in Tumbler Ridge and Dawson Creek and wanted to run for MLA to get back into public service and make a difference in the region. “We love Tumbler Ridge, I live in Dawson, and I love Dawson, so how do I make a difference for communities when you live in the South Peace? Being a mayor is very limiting, one little area, I want to be able to make a difference on a bigger scale for the South Peace,� he said. New to politics, Peats believes that that is his strength and weakness. Since he is new he doesn’t have a lot of connections with special interests groups and is not beholden to anybody- which he believes is a positive-but recognizes that he will need to make some connections. He also believes his time with the RCMP has given him lots of experience with policy and process. “It’s going to be a learning curve, not even a question,� he said. “I’m prepared to work hard, talk to the people, listen to the people, and I do know that South Peace is a Conservative area. I do know that the South Peace is looking for a change, they are looking for an opJill Earl photo tion, and now they finally have an option,� Peats said.
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RAILROAD INCIDENT VICTIM CONFIRMED By Jill Earl PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed Bryan Johannes Giebrecht, 30, from Dawson Creek was the man who died after being stuck by a derailed moving railroad stock on Nov. 28. Giebrecht was working on the CN Fort Nelson Subdivision Line, approximately 250km northwest of Fort St. John, as an employee of CN Rail during a routine switching of a diesel tank when the derailment occurred. Giebrecht was unable to avoid being struck by the stock and sustained severe injuries. Several workers from a nearby camp attended the scene, however Giebrecht was deceased. The BC Coroners Service and Transport Canada are continuing to investigate this death.
Elk leader visits D.C. Lodge, brings message of adaptation By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - This year the Elks of Canada celebrated their 100th anniversary, no doubt they have had to make several changes to their organization over that time and the grand exalted ruler believes the Elks will have to continue changing in order to survive the next 100 years. Robert Larsen was named grand exalted ruler last July, he made a stop in Dawson Creek last Wednesday as a part of his tour across the country during his one year term. Larsen says he chose to do as much traveling as possible during his time in the position since some lodges haven’t had a visit from the national executive in 10-15 years, when they really should be receiving a visit every eight years. “It gives people reassurance that you are part of a bigger picture, what you do is important to your community...a lot of these people will do work for something and never ever get a thank you, I’ll come and thank them, because I know what it does,� Larsen said. A part of his message to Dawson Creek Lodge 289 and to the rest of the lodges throughout the country was adaptation. Larsen believes adaptation is necessary in order for the Elks to continue being a thriving and charitable organization; his theme for the year is ‘the future is now’. Many lodges have suffered a loss in membership and struggle to get new younger members on board, many have folded because of the decline in members.
“Membership is a big problem, we can’t get younger people to join, cause they don’t seem to have enough time to get involved with the community. Lodges, clubs and area clubs seem to have the same problem, but we’re trying,� said exalted ruler of the Dawson Creek Lodge, Frank Ripley. Larsen says Elk members used to knock on doors, host membership nights, or advertise in the local paper in order to attract new members to the club. Those methods, he says, are no longer as effective and many lodges have turned to social media to attract people. He says one lodge thought they had tried every effort to attract new members, with no luck, until they created a facebook account and had seven people sign up almost immediContinued on Page 26A. ately.
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Dealing with predators in the Peace By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – Predator control is a top concern for B.C.’s Rural Caucus. “We got predator control, we got wolf problems, and we understand why because the ecosystem is out of balance,” said Donna Barnett, chair of the B.C. Rural Caucus. “And what we are trying to do is control … this issue.” The province recently launched a wolf management plan. “The goal of wolf management in B.C. is to ensure a self-sustaining population throughout the species’ range and to ensure that, within the biological limits of the species, wolves are available in sufficient abundance to fulfill their ecological role, and to meet the cultural, recreational, and economic needs of society,” explains the Draft Management Plan for the Gray Wolf prepared by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource. Wolves and other predators, like bears and cougars, pose a
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NLC and HD Mining sign MOU By Jill Earl
Farmer’s Advocacy Office gets support from PRRD but waits for Ministry Jill Earl photo
The Farmer’s Advocacy Office on 103 Ave. is open to landowners needing help with oil and gas issues.
By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - The Peace River Regional District voted unanimously to continue supporting the Farmer’s Advocacy Office at their last meeting on Nov. 22, but support from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Resources is still needed to ensure the future of the Office. Directors voted in favour of three recommendations brought forward by staff after a lengthy review of the Independent Land Information and Advocate Office (Farmer’s Advocacy Office). The recommendations were to: continue the committed partnership with the involved ministries to provide the FAO and encourage those parties to also remain committed, include $100,000 in the 2013 budget deliberations to match partnership funding supporting the office, and to work with the Province to provide the service over the next five years. The PRRD will also need a financial commitment from the Province in order to continue the FAO, if no funding is offered the future of the service is uncertain. The FAO is a pilot project that started in September 2010, with 50-50 financial funding from the PRRD and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Resources; both partners committed $120,000. The pilot was scheduled to end February 2012 but it was extended another year to February 2013, it cost both parties $80,000 to see the service prolonged. Aspen Grove Property Services and New Harvest Media Inc. are together contracted to provide the FAO and its services to landowners. Anne Clayton of Aspen Grove Property Services, says that sometimes people are confused about the services the FAO provides and believe the office is related to agricultural problems. The FAO’s mandate is to provide up-to-date information related to oil and gas rights, roles and responsibilities; surface lease agreements and compensation; and the industry’s regulatory environment. They also support landowners in their interactions with the oil and gas industry and host public information sessions and meetings. They are not to provide legal advice, act as a formal mediator, provide advice on non-oil and gas related sectors, nor provide advice outside of the North and South Peace regions. Clayton says that many of their clients just need help dealing with compensation issues and negotiations or just need help understanding industry jargon and documents. From September 2010 to July 2012 the FAO’s boardroom has been booked 159 times for land agent and landowner meetings and 35 times for meetings and public presentations. In that same time frame, they have had 570 clients not including walk-in inquiries and have dealt with approximately 745 issues. “They [landowners] don’t have any choice about allowing oil and gas on their property so they need to protect their rights without having to necessarily hire a lawyer…so they want to make sure they are getting fair compensation for letting a well be drilled on their property on a facility built on their property or a pipeline through their property,” Clayton said. As the oil and gas industry is dominant in the area, the PRRD and the Ministry felt it was an important part of addressing local landowner issues arising from the industrial activity. Before the Office was created Clayton says that landowners had to rely on lawyers, neighbours or friends who have had previous experience dealing with industry issues and disputes. “It wasn’t like there was nothing, there was nothing really organized and I would say that a lot of the information they needed wasn’t readily available to them,” Clayton said about the resources available to landowners prior to the FAO’s creation. If the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Energy,
Mines and Natural Resources decide to commit $50,000 to support the Office, a new public offering of the service contract will have to be put out to tender and a service delivery contract put in place before March 2013.
DAWSON CREEK - Underground mining will be added to the list of programs offered by Northern Lights College thanks to a Memorandum Of Understanding signed between the College and HD Mining. The MOU has been in the works for over a year, with a projected program start date of September 2014. Under the MOU the partners will work together to develop a curriculum, acquire/develop relevant simulation modules and identify partners for program infrastructure. Program infrastructure includes software the College will need to have developed that simulates the machinery used for underground mining and creating an underground mine above ground. “That simulating mining environment that we’re hoping to construct, that will then hone the skills for the students because they’ll get a bit of hands-on in that controlled environment. HD will be one of the primary partners of course because theirs is the first underground operation in the area but we’re obviously open and looking for other partners,” said Dr. Peter Nunoda, vice president of academic and research at NLC. Continued on Page 10A.
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GET A LITTLE, GIVE A LITTLE One act of kindness is enough to turn anyone’s day into a good day, and if they’re already having a good day into a great one. A couple of weeks ago I wasn’t having a particularly good day at work; no one was returning my phone calls or emails, I was stuck on story ideas and I was suffering from a severe case of writer’s block. Even worse my favourite part of the workday—lunch—was tasteless and bland. I decided to go to the movies that night with a friend, (the movie shall remain anonymous for fear of ridicule) in keeping with the day’s theme we had forgotten to check the movie times but we ended up being 45 minutes early; it seemed like the day would never end. My day took a sudden turn when in line for tickets a woman on her way out with the previous movie’s crowd gave me a ticket to see the show. She explained that someone in her group hadn’t shown and it would have otherwise gone to waste if I didn’t take it. I tried to offer the very little cash I had with me but the women refused. The free ticket—which included the cinema’s Tuesday deal of free popcorn and drink—absolutely turned my day around. It’s amazing what small acts of kindness can do, the recipient’s day is a bit better and the ‘giver’ can feel satisfied for doing the deed. There’s a grassroots movement committed to encouraging small acts of kindness like the one I experienced called Pay It Forward. There’s even an organization called Pay It Forward Day, where
the founders set a day for participants all over the world to do three acts of kindness each and only ask in return that the recipients do three acts of kindness for others. They say: “One good deed might not seem like much, but if everyone did something good for someone else, then the cycle of generosity and kindness can spark us to become better people.” Although my ‘giver’ didn’t ask for anything in return for the free ticket, I still feel like I should do something. The Pay It Forward Day website lists several possible deeds including paying for the person’s order behind you at the drive through, giving your umbrella to someone else on a rainy day, giving your old books to an organization in need, donating nonperishable food items, visiting a seniors’ centre and reading to them; their list is endless. -Jill
Letter to the Editor
Misguided? Dear Editor; The Site C debate continues to rage on, but I believe the people of the Peace Region have been shown a smoke and mirrors propaganda show. The real debate is not for renewable or green electricity because if it was there would be a run of the river done or wind power. The Governments press for recycle, reuse and use less, and we the people are taxed accordingly. Now what is the real reason that our valley will be destroyed, habitat up and down the river altered forever? It is WATER. Water is vital to survival whether you
are plant, animal, human or in the oil business. That is why the Site C dam is needed, as a water source, so millions of dollars will be paid by the oil companies for this resource.If you do not believe this to be the case, then do some homework, ask the oil companies how much water they use in a day, week or month, what on an average it costs them and where they source it from. So you see the B.C. Government can sell us out, we the people will pay for this dam in more ways than one and the Government gets their share two fold--they sell the electricity and they sell the water. Is it any wonder that our MLA (Mr.Pimm) and Mayor (Ms. Ackerman) are so excited about Site C it’s
all money in the Government Coffers, regardless of what the people want. The next world war will not be fought over religion, oil, land or food, but over Water. As industry continues to pollute ,our clean source of water grows smaller, and all the money exchanging hands does not alter the fact. For a real eye opener go to the site Blue Gold World Water Wars. The war has not started but the battles have begun. Yours Truly, Chris Lamoureux, Fort St. John, B.C.
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December 6, 2012
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One in hospital after collision on Alaska Highway
FORT ST. JOHN - On Nov. 27, the driver of the city bus, pictured on the top left, was taken to the Fort St. John hospital where it appeared he might have needed surgery on his knee or lower leg. There were no passengers on the bus. The driver of the truck had very minor injuries but did not seek medical attention. The cause of the incident that occured before 11 a.m., along the Alaska Highway and 92 A Street, is still under investigation. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie of the Fort St. John RCMP said chargs under the Motor Vehicle Act may result. The city bus was found off the road while the truck was stopped off the side of the intersection next to a set of traffic lights.
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However wolves are not the only predators that threaten farmers’ livestock. Bouffioux recalled when a number of cougars were transplanted in the Beatton area to balance out the over-populated deer, “but nobody thought of the process of what happens when all the deer are gone.” Bouffioux has been keeping an eye out for predators versus prey, and in doing so started to recognize the vast difference between the two. “Last spring I counted 32 does, and three fawns—that’s all I seen,” he said. “Something was eating those fawns, it’s predators, but I don’t know which one.” While the government is looking for ways to balance
the wolf population, according to the draft management plan, removal of wolves won’t guarantee predator control. “In other ecological systems, wolf removals may not lead to an enhancement of ungulate numbers without additional reductions of other predator populations (e.g., bears or cougars). “The impact of removing a large proportion of wolves from a system over a longer time period may also have considerable ecosystem/foodweb related impacts that positively or negatively affect a number of other species.” Dec. 1 was the deadline for public input in the Draft Management Plan for the Gray Wolf.
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regarding workers in the region. The benefit of having partnerships in different industries is having access to up-to-date information directly from those closest to the field. The College will be able to find out new technologies and requirements for the job. NLC already has partnerships with oil and gas companies for their Oil and Gas Field Operations program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe there is better matching for potential job opportunities that are out there, our industry partners are key in letting us know what kind of skills and what potential trades they are going to require on the job,â&#x20AC;? Nunoda said.
NLC currently offers surface mining courses, Nunoda expects some of the information to overlap but the programs differ in the machinery used and extraction methods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In underground mining, particularly underground longwall coal mining, there are specific machines that are fairly specialized and require obviously more sophisticated training to operateâ&#x20AC;Śthe part that will be the most intensive is the specific operations around extraction and transporting the materials out of the mine and that sort of thing,â&#x20AC;? he said. The College will continue to Jill Earl photo work with the District of TumNLC plans on adding underground mining to program list in 2014. bler Ridge and First Nations, as a platform for recruitment, hoping both parties will promote the program in their communities. The program will have the capacity for Pat Pimm, M.L.A. 16-20 students for a five to seven month semester, (Peace River North) with students earning a certificate upon successful Province of British Columbia completion. The MOU developed from the expected demand of underground mining positions becoming availLegislative OfďŹ ce: Constituency OfďŹ ce: able in the area. The partners will work together East Annex, Parliament Buildings 10104 - 100th Street for a duration of three years before the MOU will Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 3Y7 expire, Nunoda imagines the program will continue Phone: 250 952-6784 Phone: 250 263-0101 though, even without the partnership. Fax: 250 387-9100 Fax: 250 263-0104 â&#x20AC;&#x153;While we are working in partnership with HD, e-mail: pat.pimm.mla@leg.bc.ca on the start up for this program, we believe that there is going to be ongoing demand. I think some Shane Sitwell of the other companies would potentially be going Owner into underground coal, but I think there is a strong possibility that we would continue to offer this program as long as there is demand,â&#x20AC;? Nunoda said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is obviously a need from one of our communities and part of the reason for being is obviThe Roost Motel ously to serve those needsâ&#x20AC;ŚWe really see this as Your home away from home part of our community responsibility as the pub9207 Alaska Rd 250-785-2906 lic education post secondary provider in northeast Jill Earl photo Fort St John BC Daily Rate $104 British Columbia,â&#x20AC;? he adds. Community Action for Seniors Independence is looking for volunteers! Weekly Rate $675 Considering the amount of snowfall the region has had over the last few He stresses that the parties have been in negoweeks, seniors need help shoveling their driveways and walkways. Sign Mention ad for 10% off tiations for over a year and that the MOU is not up to help seniors stay independent at the CASI office in the Co-Op Mall. in response to recent public and political pressure
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Loberg agreed. “They had their spats, but they always made up … it’s … total shock.” Veronica described Adina and Sochan’s relationship as the meaning of love. “They were the high school sweethearts that defined love on many levels,” Veronica said. Veronica remembers Adina, also known as Dina, as someone never short of a smile. “I just know of her being a bright, happy, never a dull moment around her, loving and caring.” Adina and Sochan’s deaths are added to a list of mortalities from the Moberly Lake area in the past couple of months, according to Veronica. “We’ve been hit with a lot of deaths in the last month and a half, two months. So I guess it’s
either going to bring the community together or drill a nail through it.” She’s hopeful it won’t be the latter. Veronica said Adina’s sister, Tammy Watson, is “pretty much the rock that is kind of really strong right now.” While the RCMP has finished their investigation, the Coroners Service is still working on theirs and will receive assistance from the RCMP if needed. Adina and Sochan lived as a common law couple for 32 years. Sochan’s mother discovered their bodies the morning of Nov. 23, according to Loberg.
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disclosure the insurance company needs. For mortgage insurance, the underwriting (the process of choosing who and what the insurance company will insure) is done at the time of a claim – so while you may believe you are covered, at the worst possible time, that coverage can be uncertain. • A policy obtained through a lending institution has no cash value and benefits are paid directly to the lender not to your beneficiaries at a time when the money may be required the most. • Premiums can be raised or the policy cancelled at any time. • Your lender owns the policy so if you decide to move to another lender for a better interest rate or for a new mortgage on a new home, you would have to re-qualify medically for coverage, maybe for higher premiums, or you may no longer be eligible for coverage. • Your coverage decreases as the mortgage is paid down but your premiums remain the same so the cost of your insurance actually increases as your coverage decreases. • There is absolutely no coverage when the mortgage is paid off. There’s no doubt insurance is necessary protection for you home and family. But before making the decision, look at other options like getting the coverage you need with a personally owned life insurance policy. A professional advisor can help you select the right insurance for your needs and other protection that fits seamlessly with your overall financial plan. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant. Insurance products and services are distributed by I.G. Insurance Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm). Insurance licence sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company outside of Québec.
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Montana musician to bring more than just a song to the Peace By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luke Dowler, an artist from Montana, will be in the Peace to not only show off his new album, but raise awareness for a humanity issue present around the world. Dowler is an advocate to stop human trafficking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year I wrote and released a song called Silence of Shameful,â&#x20AC;? said Dowler over the phone from Montana where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The song I wrote was kind of around some human trafficking articles [I read]. I wrote the song in 2007 and it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really fit on a project at the time so I just kind of a sat on it â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til last year and released it as a single and put a video together.â&#x20AC;? Through this single he came in touch with International Justice Mission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;International Justice Mission Canada is a human rights organization that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression,â&#x20AC;? reads the IJM website. Dowler connected to the International Justice Mission through â&#x20AC;&#x153;happenstanceâ&#x20AC;? and with that his mission began. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were really excited when we found out they [IJM] liked our song, we thought, how could we work together and use this song to be kind of more than just a song?â&#x20AC;? said Dowler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So proceeds from that track goes to IJM.â&#x20AC;?
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DAWSON CREEK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One Dawson Creek resident is hoping a rock an roll night will raise funds for struggling families in Mongolia. Jesse Barrett is organizing Rally Rock, a charity fundraiser on Dec. 8 at the Sudeten Hall in Dawson Creek. All the funds from the concert will go towards Doctors Without Boarders (MSF) and GoHelp! GoHelp is part of Mongolia Charity Rally 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What the Mongolia Charity Rally is, is a 10,000-mile drive, give or take, from London, U.K. to Mongolia,â&#x20AC;? said Barrett. But before they begin their trek to Mongolia they have to raise a certain amount of money for the charity GoHelp! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the Mongolia Charity Rally rules that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave for the charity until weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve raised 1,000 British pounds for GoHelp,â&#x20AC;? Barrett explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What GoHelp does is they help underprivileged Mongolian families, help them achieve some kind of self sustainability through education and health care initiatives. Continued on Page 24A.
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Library unveils new mural to commemorate children’s librarian By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - Young readers who frequent the Dawson Creek Library will enjoy a new mural that has been painted in the childrens’ section. The painting features an open book with a mermaid, dragon, tree, fairy, castle and ship coming out of it. Along the bottom of the mural is a Dr. Seuss quote, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” The mural was painted by page Megan Graw in memory of Claire Snyder, the children’s librarian who passed away in June. “She was the children’s librarian so it kind of
makes sense to have a mural dedicated to her… it just makes it more meaningful...I was happy to do it because it was for Claire and she meant a lot to a lot of people,” said Graw at the mural’s dedication during the Library’s 40th anniversary celebration on Nov. 24. Graw had been working on the mural since September and finished Nov. 19, just in time for the big day. The Library board and staff have been thinking about ways they could commemorate Claire ever since her passing. Claire’s mother and head librarian, Jenny Snyder, said that the staff tossed around ideas such as having a plaque
in memoriam or naming a section of the children’s library after her. “I don’t know how many times I’ve been up here and Claire has been reading to the kids… I think this is a good mural for Claire. So she (Graw) did the mural, we love it, we’re glad she did it. Claire was my daughter, I miss her terribly and when the mural was finished I thought, perfect. Just perfect,” Snyder said. Claire had been visiting the Library since she was five years old; ever since Snyder began working there. She began working at the library as a page when she was in grade eight and was promoted to library assistant in 1990 and added children’s library to her job description in 2005. As a children’s librarian Claire was responsible for all the children’s programs including: the summer reading club, preschool story time, babies and books, and story time for toddlers. She also ordered and catalogued all of the children’s books as well as planned any special events and maintained the website and facebook page. “Between Jenny and Claire, thousands and thousands and thousands of kids in this town learned to love to read. Looking for ways to say thanks to Claire for her time, Megan hit on the idea of this mural and we couldn’t be happier, we’re so proud of it,” said Michael Dionne, library board chair at the dedication ceremony. Snyder was also the children’s librarian when
she first started at the Library, and she expects Claire’s oldest daughter who currently works at the library as well will also one day fill that position. Snyder says one of the perks of being a children’s librarian is inspiring and instilling a love of reading into children and getting to interact with the young readers. “The children’s program is always special to all of us, cause we love it when the kids are here, they tell us everything, all the secrets they shouldn’t tell; they tell,” she said. Snyder says Claire was an avid reader and writer and it seemed natural for her to fall into the position. While Claire had been with the library for 22 years, Snyder believes she had influenced generations of readers. “Almost anybody can tell stories to children, they are so open to listening and to get your attention, but for you to pass along that love of listening and reading and looking at books, you have to have a certain personality. You have to be very warm, and welcoming and that’s the way our family is,” she said. Graw had to paint over an existing mural that was done roughly 15 years ago, staff said that that mural wasn’t relevant to the children’s section anymore and that Claire’s mural will stay there forever. “I’m sure that when people are upstairs who are not here today, they’ll see the plaque and it will make them smile,” Snyder said.
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Information Meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, December 10th, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at the Hudson Hope Community Hall, located at #10310 Kyllo Street, Hudson Hope, BC. The purpose of the meeting is to hear from those persons who believe their interest in property will be affected by the following: Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 207/2012 which would affect land described as District Lot 1254 PRD and would allow a portion of the subject property to be used for the following purpose in addition to those permitted by the zoning applicable to the property: Workers Camp to Accommodate up to 250 Petroleum Industry Employees The conditions under which the Temporary Use must be carried out are as follows: i) Permit to be posted on site for its duration. ii) Compliance with all statutory and by-law requirements.
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The above are parts of Megan Graw’s mural she painted in memory of childrens’ librarian Claire Snyder.
This notice is in general form only. A copy of the proposed Temporary Use Permit application and relevant background documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District offices located at #1981 Alaska Ave, Dawson Creek, BC. Any inquiries, comments or concerns should be referred to Development Service Department at the above noted addresses or telephone 784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773 Fred Banham, CAO
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KPAC hosted their annual Strawberry Tea and Craft Sale last Saturday. Members of the Dawson Creek Dance Extensions made ornaments, crafts and baked goods (above left) while older members of the group served tea and strawberry shortcake (above right). While attendees browsed through the vendors and enjoyed their treats dance and musical guests such as Morgan McGowan (left) entertained.
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Over 400 Nativity displays were showcased at Fort St. John’s Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints church from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. Lois Strome admires a nativity scenery ( top right).
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HUSKIES FILL THE BUS CAMPAIGN By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – Huskies players, volunteers, community members, family and friends packed together to stock the shelves of the Fort St. John Salvation Army. “Today is about a food drive for the Salvation Army and their food bank, we are collecting dry goods non-perishable food items, which is probably the biggest part of the Salvation Army food banks donations,” said Allen Karasiuk, Huskies organizer for the Fill the Bus campaign. Debbie VanDerHeyden, the new Salvation Army captain, was impressed with her first Fill The Bus campaign experience. “This morning when we got home from church a young man knocked on the door. He was in a Huskies jersey and he was very polite and respectful,” said VanDerHeyden. “It was really nice to see how he represented himself and the Salvation Army, it was very nice.” When she arrived at the North Peace Arena, where boxes were lined and volunteers were sorting goods, she saw the city’s generosity. “When we come down here we see this amazing system that we have going, you can tell they’ve been doing this for a while. It’s well thought out.” Karasiuk said everybody who volunteers are delegated a certain duty. “We’ve got people collecting, driving, they’re from all different walks of Fort St. John, friends, family, hockey teams, minor hockey, volunteers, and people sorting and loading. It’s a real team, group effort.” Huskies were roaming neighbourhood streets knocking on doors on Dec. 2 asking for people to donate. They reached Kyla Corpuz photos their goal of 20,000 pounds of Volunteer, Greg Mitchell, helps the Huskies fill the bus food and donation.
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Hospital Auxiliary to give to patients on Christmas Eve By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- No one likes getting sick, especially over the holiday season but if you happen to be in the hospital on Dec. 24 a local charity group is sure to stop by to spread holiday cheer. For roughly the past 40 years the Dawson Creek Hospital Auxiliary has been delivering holiday cards and small trinkets to patients in the hospital over Christmas. Eunice Dilworth has been president of the Auxiliary for the past ten years, herself along with other volunteers deliver their small gifts annually in the afternoon of Dec. 24. Dilworth says that they generally write Season’s Greetings on the card and sign it on behalf of all of the groups’ members, and give
patients little sweets and an orange. “We have to be very very careful, what we get, we’ll give them a pen, but not in the psych ward-you can’t give them pens. We usually give them a little package of peppermints, or candy, but so many are diabetics they can’t eat that, or sometimes just a couple oranges, and a card,” Dilworth said. “We were told not to give any sweets, but I sneak the odd little bit in,” she adds. Every year the volunteers visit approximately 35-40 Christmas patients, Dilworth says that many patients don’t know that they’ve stopped by for a visit but the ones that are aware are very grateful. “They’re smiling and they say thank you and we talk to them for a few minutes. We can’t
interact with the patients too much, we’re restricted a lot, but we can wish them a merry Christmas and season’s greetings,” she said. “A lot of them don’t know…but their families know what we’re doing and that makes a big difference to the families of these patients,” Dilworth adds. Of their organization’s 80 years, Dilworth believes the Auxiliary has continued their hard work for benefit of patients and staff. “Just to make them feel good…It’s just one of our jobs I guess, we’re here for patient care and comfort, that is our motto ‘patient care and comfort’ and the hospital’s staff. We just do it, because everybody seems to enjoy it,” she said.
The Auxiliary members run the gift shop in the Dawson Creek hospital and cart around coffee and goodies on weekdays to serve patients and their visitors. The proceeds from both ventures allow the group to buy the cards and small gifts to give to Christmas patients. They also give out two bursaries of $500 every June to local students headed to medical school, donate to Step Up N Ride and Rotary Manor, they have also just purchased three different items for the operating room totaling approximately $20,000. The group is always welcoming new members and encourages anyone interested to phone Dilworth at 250-782-7811.
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On Nov. 24 the Northern Environmental Action Team in partnership with the City of Dawson Creek, Canadian Tire and BC Hydro hosted a Christmas light exchange where residents could bring in their old or broken Christmas lights in exchange for a free set of LED lights. NEAT held a draw as incentive for people to participated in the program, and congratulated the two winners last Friday. Above left: Acting mayor Duncan Malkinson, sustainability clerk Melanie Turcotte, NEAT eco-advisor Kyla Boyd and Dawson Creek Mall manager Irlen Marple congratulate Mary Kiyawsew for taking the bus to the mall Nov. 24. Kiyawsew received a year bus pass and prizes from the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Dawson Creek and downtown merchants. Above right: Kandy Vyse was the other winner; she won prizes from the Dawson Creek Mall merchants.
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Above left: Samantha Gibeault, Dawson Creek tourism coordinator, welcomes guests to the holiday open house at the Alaska Highway House last Friday and Saturday. Bottom left: Many vendors participated in KPAC’s annual Strawberry Tea and Craft Sale last Saturday, including Branches Floral Design from Charlie Lake, which makes wreathes and holiday center pieces. Above right: Not many think about their gardens while they are covered in snow, but Creek Side Garden Décor in Dawson Creek offers several pieces to decorate your yards during the winter season. Bottom right: Creek Side Garden Décor hosted a garden party last Friday and Saturday, as a customer appreciation event. Elvis made a special appearance.
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Holiday traffic tips Continued from Page 6.
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SALVATION ARMY GETS DONATION FOR FREEZERS Submitted article FORT ST. JOHN – Fort St. John families who need some extra help this Christmas are getting a boost through a $15,000 donation from North Peace Savings and Credit Union (NPSCU) to the local Salvation Army. NPSCU CEO Mitchel Chilcott and Assistant Branch Manager Tammy McConnell presented a cheque today to Salvation Army Captains Deb VanderHeyden and Jim VanderHeyden. The donation allowed the Salvation Army to purchase twelve freezers, so that they can more efficiently provide food for families in need. “North Peace Saving and Credit Union is committed to families in the North,” says Chilcott. “Sixty per cent of our members have children living at home, so we know how tough this struggle can be. We’re delighted that this $15,000 gift will make a real difference on the lives of children and families in the Fort St. John area. It is a wonderful expression of our mission to encourage the success and well-being of our member-owners, staff and community.” The donation came at just the right time for the Fort St. John Salvation Army, who were struggling with older freezers that limited how much they could THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT! accept in donations, and were far less heat efficient. Says Captain Deb VanderHeyden, “Our heart is for the kids. We have mothers coming to us in the middle of a school day because they have nothing left in their cupboards, and their kids will go to school the next day without a lunch unless we help.” VanderHeyden notes 500 plus pages of that since some winter costs – stories and photos such as heating bills – are set, for your enjoyment. food is an area where many An autobiography of families are forced to cut. This a young boy’s dream can have an alarming affect fullfilled. Life as a rancher, on children. “With the donabush pilot, professional tion of these freezers, we’ll hunter/outfitter, trapper be able to provide far more and International hunter. protein to these families. And Outfitting history in North we know protein influences Eastern BC and personal the way kids learn, and helps hunting around the world. them stay in school.” “We are so grateful for the A “Family Coffee Table Book” support of North Peace Savings, and everyone in this community,” says VanderPURCHASE DIRECT: Heyden. “The people in this website: www.garryvince.com community care about their phone: Sandra or Garry (250) 428-5556 kids. It’s amazing for us to be part of that continuum of Shipping and Insurance included in cost care.”
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Hot for chocolate: how to add variety to this beloved seasonal drink voured syrups also makes it easier to add a little By Jill Earl Hot chocolate is a staple of the holiday sea- special something to each brew Some possible complementary syrups for son, even if you don’t celebrate the holidays this warm and tasty beverage is a favourite dur- your warm chocolatey beverage include: almond mocha, banana, butter pecan, butter rum, ing the cold winter months. For some, hot chocolate can only be served butterscotch, caramel pecan, chocolate mint, one way, the way it always has been- hot and cookie dough, chocolate peanut butter, English chocolatey, but for those interested in introduc- toffee, French vanilla, gingerbread, orange, ing a twist to the beverage, Justine Bouchard, peppermint, praline and the list goes on. For manager of Cups Tea and Cakes offers a few those over 19, adding Baileys, Kahlua, or other liqueurs to your hot chocolate may also be an suggestions. “I think hot chocolate is appealing to people appealing option. because it’s obviously hot and warm and that’s always a comforting sensation for people,” said Bouchard. “Chocolate also has health benefits…I’ve also heard that the endorphins that you get from eating chocolate are similar to that of being in love. So I think that has a lot to do with why people like to come and drink it,” she said. The great thing about hot chocolate is its versatility. This drink can be as individual as the consumers themselves. Everyone has their own preference on how it’s made such as with water, milk, or eggnog, with instant packages or completely from scratch. White chocolate and vanilla bean hot chocolate have also added another dimension to the drink. The development of hundreds of types of flaContributed photo Add variety to your hot chocolate this winter to make it extra special.
Bouchard says that many people are actually unwilling to separate from the traditional hot chocolate and experiment with different flavours. She says she regularly makes suggestions like a Neapolitan, strawberry, vanilla and chocolate hot chocolate, but finds many customers to be reluctant. “I always try to give combination flavours, like try this strawberry or caramel or vanilla hot chocolates but more times than not they [customers] say they just want the regular hot chocolate, which I find surprising because I like to twist things up a lot, but it’s like a tried and true favourite,” Bouchard said. She says that the store has even introduced a Nutella hot chocolate that tastes almost exactly like the chocolate and hazelnut spread, they are also serving peppermint hot chocolate
with whipped cream and crushed candy canes on top. She also suggests using spices in hot chocolate like cinnamon and cayenne pepper to add something different. “You can make chocolate spicy which is how the Aztecs used to do it,” said Bouchard. “Or you can use banana flavouring or any kind of fruit flavouring is always really good with chocolate, or toffee flavoured and they can drizzle it, like put whip cream on top and drizzle different toppings like chocolate or caramel and toffee, just be very creative,” she adds. Hot chocolate has always been a holiday staple, but fanatics can take comfort in knowing that during the hot summer months some coffee shops can make it iced!
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TORGERSON RECOGNIZED AT CHRISTMAS SUPPER On Nov. 22 the Heritage Heights Seniors’ Home held their Annual Christmas Supper. At this function Ken Torgerson received a plaque of appreciation for serving 26 years as President of the Heritage Heights Housing Society. Ken and his wife, Mabel, have been in this Society since it was first formed in 1980. This group manages the Heritage Heights Seniors’ Home on 17th Street in Dawson Creek.
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Local shows and wins national bison grand champ By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – Winning first place in the
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Bear Mountain Ski Hill sets tentative opening date By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- The constant flurries last week in the city may have been inconvenient for motorists and pedestrians, but directors at the Bear Mountain Ski Hill welcomed the dump as they prepare to open for the season. Directors at the Ski Hill agreed in a meeting last week to set a tentative opening day for Dec. 8. The Hill’s hours of operation during December are expected to decrease as the chalet must accommodate for several Christmas parties over the weekends. “They start asking as soon as they start seeing the snow coming in, cause in early October we saw snow so people have been asking about it,” said Paul Gevatkoff, president of the Bear Mountain Ski Hill about receiving inquiries about the Hill’s opening. Although the city has seen it’s fair share of snowfall, Gevatkoff says their volunteers have been working around the clock to make snow. Volunteers had to wait until temperatures consistently dropped to minus 15 before begin making snow with water collected by their reservoir in the Spring; last year’s mild weather meant the Hill couldn’t open until January 27. Temperatures can’t be too cold at the Hill either, as the Hill employs high school students to help run the lift and can’t have them working in minus 20 temperatures. “We have to spread the snow and groom it and put up all out safety features so kids don’t hit things like water hydrants and that sort of thing, so there’s a fair amount of work to get prepared,” Gevatkoff said. Skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the Hill’s new (used) Doppelmayr T-lift, which directors had to fundraise approximately $500,000 for its purchase and installation. Installation of the lift started in April and continued throughout the summer; Gevatkoff says the lift is in and is basically ready to go. A terrain park has also been added to the Hill for the first time. “We’ll be starting off slow, we have to develop it and shape the features and that type of thing, like a skateboard park is like a terrain park to snowboarders,” Gevatkoff said. The board of directors were able to raise
enough funds for the lift through their annual Oktoberfest celebration, hosting steak nights, selling Rotary Mega Lottery tickets, and soliciting different companies and government agencies. “Whatever we could figure out, we did,” Gevatkoff said. Gevatkoff’s wife, Sharon, helps organize the annual Bear Wear fundraisers. Last year was their first year doing the event and they raised approximately $12,000 for the T-lift. This year Sharon decided to do it again, but instead of having the afternoon Christmas themed geared towards children, she planned it as an adult social gathering. “It’s just a change from a children’s day thing to an adult evening thing…I also thought it would be a nice idea to get everybody out socializing a month before Christmas because everything is such a big panic in December, everybody has five things they have to go to,” Sharon said. Sharon sells gigantic teddy bears to people and businesses in the community for $200, they then add value to the bears by buying items to accompany the bear when it is sold in a silent auction during the Bear Wear event. The bear donated by Brown’s Social House raised the most money this year, auctioned off at $1,300. This year, selling 23 bears (two more then last year) and a gift basket, organizers were able to raise approximately $15,000, at their Nov. 24 event, for a new groomer for the Hill. “We make our own snow here, it’s icy and crystally and so once you make the snow you need the groomer to go an break it all up and spread it out so it’s not to icy for the children to ski or snowboard on,” said Sharon. Though the evening can be counted as a success, directors will have to continue their fundraising efforts in order to purchase the groomer before March 2013. “Whatever we can think of, if we can do some auction sales we’ll continue soliciting businesses and that type of thing as well. Its still $120,000, a fair amount of money to raise, so we’ll be working away at it as diligently as we can,” Gevatkoff said.
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Global Spectrum donated this bear, which included a guitar signed by Alice Cooper.
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Lots of bears appealed to women with bottles of wine, jewelry, and purses. One bear was even dressed in lingerie.
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December 6, 2012
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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT CLEARVIEW GYMNASIUM GRANT-IN-AID SERVICE AREA ESTABLISHMENT VOTE Notice regarding Volunteers to Act as Scrutineers for Other Voting Applications are invited for persons to volunteer as Scrutineers to observe the voting procedures which will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 and the advance voting dates of Wednesday, January 9 and Wednesday, January 16, 2013; as well, during regular office hours on Friday, January 11 and Monday, January 14, 2013. The voting will be in regard to the Clearview Gymnasium Grant-in-aid Service Area. The question that is to be voted on is: “Are you in favour of Bylaw No. 2031, 2012 which establishes a service to provide a grant-in-aid to School District No. 60 (Peace River North) for the construction of a gymnasium at the Clearview School for the benefit of the residents of the defined portion of Electoral Area ‘B’ and authorize the borrowing of up to $1,200,000 to be repaid over a term of five years, for the purpose of providing the grant-in-aid? For information purposes: Total project cost $3,600,000 Deduct School District No. 60 / Ministry of Education contribution 1,200,000 Deduct Area ‘B’ Fair Share Grant 1,200,000 Balance to be raised within the service area $1,200,000 School District No. 60 has undertaken to construct and operate the facility. The maximum tax rate is $1.29 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements. The residential tax is estimated to be $0.50 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements.
Scrutineers may act for or against this question. The Clearview Gymnasium Grant-in-aid Service Area is the defined portion of Electoral Area ‘B’ as shown on the attached map. Only persons who are entitled to vote as electors on the question of the Clearview Gymnasium Grantin-aid Service within the defined portion of Electoral Area ‘B’ are entitled to act as Scrutineers for the voting on that question. Application forms, together with information on the requirements and procedures for making an application and the manner in which Scrutineers will be appointed, will be available from the Peace River Regional District offices, at either 9505 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC (telephone: [250] 785-8084) or 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC (telephone: [250] 784-3200) from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, December 4, 2012 to Friday, December 21, 2012, inclusive, excluding weekends and holidays. The first time to apply to be a scrutineer is 8:30 a.m., Monday, December 10, 2012 and the deadline for applying to be a scrutineer is 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2012. Completed applications will be received by the Chief Election Officer (or persons designated by her) at either the Fort St. John or Dawson Creek offices of the Peace River Regional District and during regular office hours between those times.
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The Bear Mountain Ski Hill’s 2nd Annual Bear Wear raised approximately $15,000 for a new groomer for the Hill. Companies and individuals bought the bears for $200, added value to them with items and gift certificates then donated them back to the Hill to be auctioned off.
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OTTER-LY DELIGHTFUL By Charlie Lake Conservation Society Submitted article As memories of summer’s past linger – one recalls an idyllic summer filled with warm days and plenty of opportunities to take advantage of the great outdoors. One hub of activity this past summer was Charlie Lake and whether you were swimming, fishing, boating or floating, the water was the place to be.
One family in particular spent their entire summer eating, playing, napping and fishing near the shoreline. Many lucky kayakers and canoers were able to witness first hand, the amicable and sociable little family interacting and communicating by using a low frequency chuckling, a sharp bark as well as a soft purr. Perhaps you were one of the lucky observers of the family of North American River Otters living at the lake. Our northern lakes and rivers, Charlie Lake included, provides a natural habitat that protects, camouflages and promotes stability for the numerous shoreline birds and animals. We are fortunate to have otters in our area because the loss of habitat in North America has greatly reduced the number of North American River Otters as they tend to burrow close to the water’s edge where exposure, excavation and erosion in many places has taken place. Charlie Lake offers a healthy fish population, and because the otter’s food of choice just happens to be fish, it’s no wonder that otter families take up residence at the lake. Adult otters are capable of consuming two to three pounds of fish per day, and although fish make up for 90% of an otter’s diet, it’s not the only food that otters consume. Otters eat aquatic insects, such as
dragonfly nymphs and beetles, and have been known to feed on the occasional duck – but not the eggs. With a continual decline in the population of North American River Otters, the main culprit is environmental pollution. To assist in the search for food, the delicate otter relies on its sense of touch, by using its paws and sensitive whiskers to find the food, as well as its sense of smell and sound. As a result, otters are extremely sensitive and susceptible to polluted waters from garbage, pesticides, herbicides, oil or gas spills. On average, the life span of an otter ranges from ten to thirteen years so unless there’s a food shortage or an environmental threat, there’s no need for the otter family to emigrate. So, if you’re disappointed that you missed seeing the otter family this past summer, there’s a good chance that you will see the family next summer or visit the lake this winter once the ice is safe for traversing on. Not only are otters active during the winter days, they often spend their days traveling across the ice using their big tails to slip and slide on – sounds like old fashioned winter family fun! For more information go to info@charlielakeconservationsociety.ca
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don’t have in British Columbia … we have doctors, lawyers, scientists, people who come in and show us how to do things in the transportation industry,” said Barnett. She believes the outcry that has caused the BC Federation of Labour to initiate an inquiry into the foreign workers is a political stint. “I believe this is just another NDP tactic because there’s an election coming, that’s my opinion.” In October The BC Federation of Labour asked the federal government to suspend permits for TFW until an investigation was complete on how the workers were acquired; despite the company passing their labour market opinion.
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• Dec. 8: The Peace Regional Songwriters Association’s 13th Annual A Place at the Table Christmas Concert at KPAC, 1100-95 Ave. Doors at 6:30 p.m., event at 7 p.m. admission by cash donation with proceeds going to the Salvation Army. • Dec. 15: Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre presents, “The Nutcracker REMIXED,” at Unchagah Hall. A delightful mix of classical ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop. Reserved seating at KPAC only, 1100-95 Ave, 250-7829325. Adults $20; 12 and under $10. • Dec. 10 & 11: Old Fashioned Christmas Sponsored by Rotar Clubs of Dawson Creek at the Pioneer Village from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas with sleigh rides and chestnuts roasted on an open fire, free hot dogs and hot chocolate.
Fort St. John
• Dec. 8: Peace Project focus group at the Women’s Resource Centre from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Our small focus groups give the opportunity for participants and facilitators to discuss issues related to violence against women and girls in Fort St. John. We honor all points of view – we wel-
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• The Fort St. John Literacy Society Family Literacy program will begin again on September 11, and continue for 12 weeks. The program runs Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to noon. The program gives parents of pre-school children a quiet place to work on upgrading their skills, getting their GED, Grade 12, or learning English as a second language. While the moms or dads are studying, the children do activities, sing songs and listen to stories with a certified Early Childhood Educator and her assistant. A facilitator is available to help the adults with whatever they are studying. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To sign up, or for more information phone 250-785-2110 or email glundquist@fsjliteracy.ca. • Bryan and Alissa Harding In Trust - Many of you may have heard fo the fire / accident which happened in the early morning hours on July 24, 2012. Bryan sustained second degree burns to 40% of his body. He is recovering in the Edmonton burn unit with his wife Alissa at his side. Their four children are staying with their grandparents at the time being. This could be a long term recovery for Bryan and his family. Anyone who wishes to contribute to their family at this time and in the future may do so at any CIBC branch in their community. The transit and account numers are: 3090 - 8646694 - Many thanks to all of you who contributed to the trust fund established for Bryan and Alissa Harding & Family. • The Fort St. John Public Library is offering Free Computer Skills Training Sessions. These are one-on-one, one hour sessions, where you can learn at your own pace. You can learn what you are interested in learning and how you want to learn it. Areas covered can include, but are not limited to, basic computer skills, using the internet, office skills, email and social networking. Call the Fort St. John Public Library at 250-785-3731 to register or find out more. • Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348
come participants from all backgrounds and experiences. The duration of a focus group is two hours. Participants will receive on site childcare (for children under the age of 12), refreshments, and a small honorarium. They can also enter their names for a chance to win one of three $100 prizes! • Dec. 9 & 12: SPCA Pet photos with Santa at Central Emporium from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. A 5x7 photo of your pet and Kris Kringle costs $8 each, payable in cash only, and will be available for pickup from the Real Canadian Wholesale Club. Proceeds benefit the North Peace SPCA. • Dec. 11: Music That Moves You: Join us in celebrating the holiday season with “Music that Moves You” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a Free event for all to enjoy!This event promises tons of fun for the whole family. It’s a great opportunity to try out the transit system and support local music. Warm up with hot chocolate and other treats, provided at the Cultural Centre.
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• Dec. 7: Truck Light Parade and Food Drive. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost of admission and food is by donation. Please bring non-perishable foods for the Salvation Army Christmas Hampers.
• The Fort St. John Literacy Society offers free one-to-one tutoring for people who want to improve their reading, writing or math skills. We also offer free English as a Second Language classes and one-to-tutoring for people learning English. Contact 250-785-2110 or info@fsjliteracy.ca for more information. • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a minimum of five hours per month. For information, call (250) 262-4530. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. • Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more information. • Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace classes are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with wonderful programming for all ages! Don’t miss out! Register today for preschool, Mommy and Me, afterschool and adult classes! Check out the great selection of activities at www.npcc.bc.ca, or pick up a brochure at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Call (250) 785-1992 for more information or to register.
Dawson Creek
• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Kathy 782-7539 or Margaret 782-3221. • If you know how to visit with a friend, you already have the skills required to be a CASI Friendly Visitor volunteer! There are seniors in Dawson Creek right now who would like to have a friend come and visit them and perhaps
take them to doctor’s appointments or shopping. Can you spare an hour or two a week to visit a senior? Call CASI (Community Action for Seniors’ Independence) today. 250-782-1138 ext. 228, email lstudley@spcrs.ca or visit the website at www.casidc.org. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Dawson Creek Toastmasters meets every Thursday at 7pm at Farmer’s Advocacy Office 1032 103 Ave (Front door on 11 st.) Contact Heather at 250-784-5700 or 780-353-3050.
Fort Nelson
• The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 7742541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574.
Pouce Coupe
• Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.
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• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100
Tumbler Ridge
• Tumbler Ridge’s self-employed women will receive six months of free personal business monitoring beginning this October at no charge. If you are a self-employed woman in their first three years of operation, or partially operate a business, contact Sara Cooper at the Women’s Enterprise Centre at 1-800-643-7014 ext. 104 or Mila Lansdowne by e-mail at mila@persona.ca or (250) 242-3389. Registration is required.
Taylor
• Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every second Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802.
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Northern Gateway will be one of the safest energy pipelines because it’s been designed by engineers, safety experts and the people of British Columbia.
Our every intention is to ma make ke the h North ther ern n Ga Gate tewa w y Pi Pipe peli line ne the str tron ngest s and safesst off its kin nd in Can anad ad da. And the people oof British Columbia have told us that we must exceed safety standards if it is to cross this beautiful province. We’ve heard their concerns and have continually incorporated their feedback into our plans. We have added $500 million in extra safety measures–like thicker pipe, more isolation valves, meticulous pipeline construction techniques, and plans for around the clock monitoring by real people, in real time, with sophisticated technology.
We will use thicker pipe...
We will have advanced monitoring and response systems...
Northern Gateway pipe will have
Constant, diligent monitoring is vital for safe pipeline operation. Northern
an average thickness of 0.80 inches.
Gateway will be monitored on-site and via the control centre 24/7, in
That’s 20% over and above current
real time to allow operators to rapidly respond to any incidents. As
Canadian safety standard requirements
well, extensive geotechnical investigation and route planning has
for the Northern Gateway Project. The pipe
taken place and this, combined with sophisticated monitoring
will be even thicker when it crosses major rivers and tributaries.
techniques, will provide protection against geotechnical and
It will be welded with exacting precision and its integrity checked
other natural hazards. Pump stations in remote areas will be
using ultrasonic inspection and hydrostatic testing methods. And
staffed around the clock. Dual leak
to ensure safe operation, the frequency of high resolution, in-line
detection systems will be installed
inspection surveys will be increased across the entire pipeline system
and remotely operated isolation
by a minimum of 50% over and above current practices.
valves will be used, increasing their number in BC by 50%.
We will respect wildlife habitats and migration routes... To address concerns from the public that the construction of the pipeline will affect the
We will practice and be prepared for incidents...
environment, we have pledged to build it in such a way that natural wildlife habitats,
Our goal is always zero spills. To help achieve that, the
migration routes and fish spawning sites will be respected. During the building phase,
pipeline will be monitored from the air and the ground and
disturbances will be kept to a minimum by having construction vehicles access most of
routinely inspected inside and out to identify and address
the pipeline using existing forestry roads. Instead of building all new bridge structures, it
any integrity issues. But that doesn’t mean we will not
will use existing watercourse crossings where possible. When construction is completed
prepare for an incident. We will adhere to world-leading
on each section, soil will be returned and shrubs and grasses native to the region will be
practices for oil spill response and recovery systems. Emergency response equipment
planted. If any large trees are removed to make way for the pipeline, a new tree will be
and training will be provided and constantly updated and upgraded. Training exercises
planted in another location as part of Enbridge’s commitment to plant a tree for every
with our own operations personnel and local emergency providers will be conducted on a
tree we remove to build our projects.
regular basis. Can we guarantee that there will never be a significant pipeline failure? Our original pledge to build a safe pipeline combined with further enhancements made after hearing the concerns of British Columbians puts us closer than any other pipeline system in the world to providing that guarantee.
Discover more about our rigorous design and safety standards and join the conversation at
safety.northerngateway.ca.
It’s more than a pipeline.
It’s a path to delivering energy safely.
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Continued from Page 3A. Larsen is also hoping old members will be willing to give up some of the control to the newer members. He says that if new members aren’t allowed to express their ideas and opinions, they may not stay members for long. New members may also be able to make the lodge more relevant to the community. He gives an
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