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Memorial Arena Ammonia causes closure Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Mayah Marshall, 3, and Grace Brekkaas, 6, check out an impressive gingerbread house at the North Peace Cultural Centre during the Merchant Bazaar’s first annual Gingerbread House Competition at the North Peace Cultural Centre in Fort St. John on Sunday, December 7. Hours of hard work went into each of the 10 houses on display.
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FORT ST. JOHN – Fort St. John residents will be happy to learn that a new walk-in clinic for unattached patients is projected to open on Jan. 15, 2015. Plans for the new clinic developed from a series of Short Term Solutions Committee meetings, and was made possible through a partnership with the Province, North Peace Division of Family Practice, Northern Health, the City of Fort St. John, and other community partners. Existing physicians in the community have agreed to take turns staffing the clinic, which will be open half days from Monday through Friday.
“The doctors in the community, we really have to give a big hand out to them, because they have their overheads and their own facilities, and they’re going over and above, and they’re going to be working out of this other facility, and utilizing their time so they can service the rest of the unattached patients in the community,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North, and chair of the Short Term Solutions Committee. No new doctors have been recruited to the clinic, which will be located in the same building as the Unattached Patient Clinic and the Fort St. John Medical Clinic, but recruitment and retention efforts are ongoing. “We have funding for two more nurse practitioners, we’re actively recruiting that as we speak, and there’s one more doctor that we think, I can’t say we have signed
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main closed for the remainder of the ice season. User groups affected by the closure will have some reprieve, however, as plans are in the works to outfit the EnCana Events Centre with ice. It’s tentatively scheduled to be open as an arena DAWSON CREEK – Dawson Creek skating enthusiasts by Jan. 9. have some good and bad news following the latest results from After having the two arenas closed for a month, with only the ammonia testing at the Dawson Creek Curling Rink and the Kin Arena remaining open in town, hockey and figure skating Memorial Arena. clubs, speed skaters and other user groups have felt the strain. The good news is that the Dawson Creek Curling Rink has “I would say that all of the groups have been affected in one been testing at zero ammonia since the brine was neutralized way or the other,” said Redfearn. “They’ve all worked very last week, a process whereby a chemical reaction is used to re- closely with our department to try to accommodate each others’ move ammonia from the system. It is slated to reopen on Thurs., events, and also to try and maximize their ice usage.” Dec. 4, subject to B.C. Safety Authority approval. Ammonia contamination was discovered in both of the areThe bad news is that the Memorial Arena has had two suc- nas on Nov. 4, and they were immediately shut down as a precessive ammonia positive tests of increasing severity, despite cautionary measure. having the brine mixture neutralized. This indicates to City staff Ammonia is only hazardous in gas form, and when ammonia that there is a leak in the Memorial Arena chiller. is used in arenas’ brine mixture as a cooling agent, underneath As such, in accordance with council’s direction to staff at a the pads of ice to keep them frozen, it’s a liquid. regular council meeting on Nov. 17, Memorial Arena will re“It’s not an issue until it bubbles out or becomes gas,” said Duncan Redfearn, deputy Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. director of community services with the City. “We managed to
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identify it before any health risks or any risks to the users, we contained it and shut down the facility before there was any risk.” City staff believe cross contamination is to blame for the ammonia at the Curling Rink, as there are tanks that contain the brine mixture that either feed into the system or take excess from it, and that the Memorial Arena became contaminated through ammonia in the chiller. The City’s consultants are now developing a plan of action regarding the Memorial Arena. A contractor will be brought in to safely drain and remove the ammonia from the chiller, and once it’s gone, the brine will be neutralized again, at which point the system will be shut down, the brine disposed of, and the ice removed. An investigation of the compressor, condenser, brine lines and pad condition, as well as the chiller, will then take place. Once the cause of the leak has been identified, a budget will be prepared and staff will outline a series of options for council to consider. Council has already authorized a significant extra expense for 2015 to take advantage of the availability of the EnCana Events Centre. According to a report staff prepared for council, the cost to operate the facility for the remainder of the season, including start up expenses, inspections and floor conversions for events, is approximately Custom Built: $350,000. ~ Storage Sheds ~ Cabins However, the cost would ~ Garages ~ be offset by approximately ~ Decks ~ Siding $150,000 in savings from shutWindow & Door Installation ting down Memorial Arena, and there would be revenue offsets of $90,000. This would Brian Martin result in a net expenditure of 250-793-0695 $110,000.
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Court date set for PLVA’s legal action against the Province BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
some very important conclusions and recommendations, and what we’re calling those collectively is looking at the economic effects,” he explained. “What the panel said . . . the panel cannot conclude on the likely accuracy of project cost estimates because it does not have the information, time or resources.” His argument is that this conclusion affects all further calculations of unit costs, revenue requirements and rate. “How can you say it’s $83 a megawatt hour when we don’t have the calculation, we can’t verify the calculation?” said Botterell, quoting a number B.C. Hydro has given on what they would charge ratepayers for power. “How can you say what the revenues or other costs, capital costs, will be? . . . . And rates, we don’t know what it’s going to cost rate-wise for B.C. Hydro ratepayers, all of us,” Botterell said. “We don’t have the information. That’s what the panel was saying.”
FORT ST. JOHN – The Peace Valley Landowners’ Association’s legal challenge against the Province for issuing environmental certification for Site C will see the light of day in Supreme Court on April 20, 2015. Lidstone and Company Law Corporation, the firm secured to represent the landowners, will have five days to present their case and attempt to demonstrate that the ministers responsible erred in law when they granted the project environmental certification. It’s the first of two legal actions that Lidstone and Company has started on behalf of PVLA. The second, initiated Nov. 6, challenges federal approval for Site C. The basis for the first legal challenge, launched Oct. 28, just two weeks after certification was granted, is that the ministers did not consider key recommendations of the Joint Review Panel, according to Rob Botterell, legal Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott counsel to PVLA. Botterell and Ken Boon, Ken Boon, president of the Peace Valley Landowners’ Association, president of PVLA, hosted and Rob Botterell, legal counsel to the PLVA, give a briefing on their a public meeting on the cur- legal action against the Province at the North Peace Cultural Centre rent status of their legal ac- in Fort St. John on Fri., Nov. 28. tions at the North Peace Cultural Centre in Fort St. John on Fri., Nov. 28. More than 30 people attended. Some were affected landowners, but many were not. “The Joint Review Panel was directed to look at various items, and those items . . . are items that must be looked at, project costs, unit energy costs, revenue requirements, long term pricing scenario, load forecast, research and development into alternate power sources, and demand site management,” said Botterell. “The panel did look at those items and reached
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That’s why, according to Botterell, the panel made recommendation #46, that if it is decided the project should proceed, a first step would be the referral of the project costs, enhanced energy unit costs and revenue requirements to the B.C. Utilities Commission for detailed examination. “The second conclusion the panel made was that bas-
ing a $7.9 billion project on a 20 year demand forecast without an explicit 20 year scenario or prices is not good practice. Electricity prices will strongly affect demand,” he said. “Obviously if hydro rates went up significantly, there would be a reduction in demand.” This, Botterell argues, led the panel to make recommendation #47, that B.C. Hydro construct a reasonable long term pricing scenario for electricity and it substitutes and that that be referred to the Utilities Commission for a hearing before construction on the dam starts. “The Joint Review Panel got it right. They didn’t have the information, time, resources to actually properly assess key things that any business person in their right mind would make sure they do before you make the biggest public infrastructure investment for the next 20 years,” he said. The basis of the legal action set to play out in the courtroom on April 20 is that the environmental assessment office recommended that the ministers could not consider the panel’s recommendations, and that it was outside the scope of the decision making process. “That, we say, in this judicial review, is that that’s an error in law . . . the decision is flawed because it doesn’t deal with key recommendations,” said Botterell. Support for PVLA’s legal action has been strong, and not only from Landowners Association members. “We’ve got tremendous support there so far, and just from local people hearing about the cause and stepping forward. We’ve been amazed at the people who, a lot of people who we didn’t even solicit from, just step forward, and said, hey, we feel strong enough about this, we want to support,” said Boon. “We can’t wait for them just to make up their own mind and decide which way they’re going to throw this thing, we have to do this. And it’s for the good of, it’s not just for landowners, it’s for ratepayers and taxpayers.” Boon is one of many volunteering his time to organize the legal process and keep the public informed. All donated funds go straight to the legal fight. Anyone interested in contributing to the cause can call Boon at 250-262-3205, or email him at chinookloghomes@ xplornet.com.
Referendum will determine water and sewer services BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – After 15 public meetings informing the community about proposed options for a region-wide water and sewage service in rural areas, the public has spoken, and the electoral area directors listened. Water and sewer functions will be decided by referendum rather than the Alternative Approval Process, whereby at least 10 per cent of residents would have had to complete and submit an elector response form indicating they want the issue taken to referendum. Electoral area directors also heard from their constituents that only those who need the services should pay for them, and that rather than having ‘land and improvements,’ the public wants only ‘improvements’ to be included as part of the taxable assessment. In the interim, a temporary domestic sewage lagoon will be established at the Charlie Lake Lagoons for Area B and Area C, to be paid for using Fair Share funding. The Peace River Regional District’s new proposal is that a referendum will proceed in 2015 to vote on whether or not residents support the establishment of a water services and a domestic sewage services area. A separate referendum will be held in each electoral area for water and sewer services. There will be no borrowing for the project.
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Bert Bowes students are changing the world BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
FORT ST. JOHN – A social justice group at Bert Bowes Middle School has been making a difference, not just locally, but around the world. About 25 students, ranging from Grade 7 to Grade 9, have been meeting once a week during lunch hour to plan out their latest initiatives, and they’ve been logging after school hours to help those less fortunate. On Fri., Dec. 5, the charity minded group held an assembly sharing their accomplishments with their peers, and inviting new members to join them. So far this year, the social justice group has organized a number of events, including a We Scare Hunger campaign to collect food donations for the underprivileged, a pajama drive, and they’re now working on Operation Santa Claus to support a Fort St.
John family in need this holiday season. In the spring one activity they have planned is the Relay for Life, a 12-hour overnight fundraising initiative for cancer research. It’s the third year Brandy Redford, a school counsellor, has been running the group, and as a reward for their activism, every October she takes them on a field trip to Vancouver for We Day, which celebrates every young person’s potential to change the world. Guest speakers like Selena Gomez, Orlando Bloom and Mia Farrow shared their We Day message at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, and world famous musicians shared their passion and talent. It was an experience none in attendance will soon forget. “Be prepared for surprises, that’s one thing you should do,” one student said.
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I listened to the report of the Northern Lights Choir not being able to do a Christmas show for the seniors and shut-ins at the Fort St John hospital because the choir members did not have a flu shot. No:1- it is our right as citizens to make the decision to have the flu shot or not ( if this is allowed what will the government force the citizens to do next?). No:2- the Choir/Entertainers will not be shaking hands/coddling the residents of the hospital facility (also be noted that if a choir member is sick they sure as
heck will not be singing) No:3- To me this borders on Senior abuse, these people are locked away in seperate rooms with no other contact other than an occasional nurse (if you can find one as there is a staff shortage). We confine these people, tell them what they are going to eat, when they are going to eat, sleep, wash, sit up, lay down and now we tell them there will be no entertainment. People in jails have more rights and freedoms than the Seniors and the sick. Maybe these bleeding hearts and do
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P.S.: My mother was in the old care facility in Fort St. John, they had wonderful Activity Directors there, there was not a week that went by that they (residents) weren’t being taken to the Library, to a farm , out for tea and every week they had volunteer musicians entertaining. My mother never made it to the New Multi Million dollar Jail across town, and I thank the Lord for that. -Chris Lamoureux
The onus is on us to ensure gov’t makes Getting is straight on what decisions that support B.C.’s industries energy is ‘clean and green’ Dear Editor, Although small business month has now passed, I feel it is important to write and urge British Columbians to remember that BC’s small businesses are the backbone of the BC economy and employ the vast majority of our province’s private sector workers. Something equally important to remember is that in order for BC’s small businesses to thrive, the major industry sectors they service also need to thrive. For that reason, all levels of government must support and encourage small business, and the small business people and entrepreneurs who run these businesses, as well as the major industry sectors these small businesses depend on; because as our key industry sectors grow and prosper, so do the province’s small businesses and secondary industries. For example, the mineral exploration sector in BC directly supports over 2,000 small service and supply businesses. If we fail to support major industries such as the mineral exploration sector it would invariably lead to the collapse of these 2,000
small businesses as well as the untold thousands of other small businesses that are indirectly supported by this industry. Despite current optimism about the future, many small businesses in BC are still recovering from the lingering effects of the 2008 recession. The smallest change in BC’s economic prospects could easily turn the tide back in the other direction and cause BC’s small businesses to lean toward risk aversion rather than economic expansion. As British Columbians, it is therefore up to us to ensure that all levels of government make decisions that support our province’s major industries. Whether it’s mining exploration, LNG or megaprojects like Site C, policies that allow our major industry sectors to thrive also allow our province’s small businesses to grow and thrive and provide employment for the vast majority of British Columbians. Christopher C. Law Port Moody, B.C.
Letter to the editor, Regarding a letter written by Mr. Fred Reemeyer, (Dec. 4) about the purpose for Site C in order to meet the energy needs for both LNG production and domestic needs: We find it completely puzzling and bizarre that Mr Reemeyer promotes one fossil fuel (LNG) calling it “clean and green” but insists that BC build a “clean and green” Site C for the purpose of liquefying and shipping it to the far East. There is not one mention in his argument for the use of the SAME natural gas (or LNG) - in order to produce electricity here at home. Does he think that natural gas is “dirty” if it is used here at home in BC to produce our electricity ? At 1/6 the capital cost of a Site C, natural gas can be used domestically and to produce and liquefy LNG (natural gas). Operationally, you can produce $30/MWh electricity with gas instead of $110/ MWh of Site C electricity.
Is this not a significant cost difference? If natural gas (LNG) is “clean and green” for someone else’s use abroad, should it not be “clean and green” for our own economic use here in BC? And many times cheaper than a Site C….? Rick Koechl, Fort St. John Mike Kroecher, Fort St. John
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Adam Richards, who suffered a severe brain injury while working in ‘the patch,’ hopes others struggling with brain injuries will join him at the Fort St. John Brain Injury Support Group meetings. It is said that ‘the true test of strength is not how much a man can carry, it’s how much he can bear’. Using that scale, Adam Richards is one of the toughest guys in Fort St. John. Adam survived a severe brain injury while working in ‘the patch’, and it tore his whole world apart. But, Adam is a survivor, and his amazing recovery is a testament to his character, and the love of his family. And, Adam isn’t just doing what he does selfishly, his drive is to not only improve his life, it is also to improve the lives of others who have also survived a brain
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to maintain his relationships with his family and friends. However, despite all that he managed to do to improve his life, he still felt an emptiness, an unspeakable loneliness that only those with invisibleinjuries know. Almost every day Adam heard comments like, “Doesn’t look like there’s anything wrong with you to me...”, or, “Wow, you healed nicely”, by people insensitive to the severity of the injury to his brain, and the difficulties he faced to heal. There were times when he felt terribly misunderstood and angry, even suicidal, as depression washed across him like an emotional tsunami, battering and bashing at his soul, trying to sweep him away. The trauma and drama that Adam endured would have easily crushed a weaker soul, but he has stood tall and carried on, because Adam Richards is one tough guy. Instead of isolating and insulating himself, he came out swinging, fighting for support for himself, and other survivors in his community. Refusing to take no for an answer, Adam was unstoppable in his drive to start a local support group for brain injury survivors. Knowing he would need some help, he contacted the Northern Brain Injury Association, and finally, after a year of successes and set-backs, the Fort St. JohnBrain Injury Support Group became a reality. Today Adam works at a local hardware outlet, a job he truly loves, not just because it occupies him, but because of the worth he feels from the amazing people he works
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Angels among us contribute $230,000 to the Hospital Foundation By Bronwyn Scott
FORT ST. JOHN – Fort St. John is filled with angels. Sure, they may not walk around with halos and wings, but when the Christmas season is upon us, and the community spirit is enlivened, there’s no telling what miracles everyday people are capable of performing. Residents raised $230,000 for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s month long Be An Angel campaign this past November, and donations continue to trickle in. The 18th annual fundraiser gives supporters the opportunity to attend a Be An Angel gala, buy an ornament, donate through Rhyason Contracting’s Light a Moose Radio-thon, or
mail in or drop off donations at five local financial institutions. Some contributions get stuck in the mail, and so the total amount raised is still rising into the month of December. “We have a very generous community,” said Ashley Bentley, executive director of the Hospital Foundation. All money raised goes into an Angel Fund and is used throughout the next year to purchase hospital equipment. Last year the foundation purchased five cataract surgery piece sets and a panda warmer, which medical staff uses to weigh, warm and examine newborns. Continued on page B7
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Gift exchange dos and don’ts Chanukah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are right around the corner. That means neighborhoods, buildings and stores will soon be awash in holiday splendor. Social schedules will be full, and men and women everywhere will shuffle to complete their holiday shopping. Grab bags are a staple of this season of giving, and the following are a few dos and don’ts to ensure par-
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both children and adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary. When the exchange has ended, allow participants to swap gifts if they want to. DO expect some grab bag gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts are entertaining and may make up the majority of the grab bag gifts. Keep your sense of humor and you’re likely to enjoy grab bags a lot more. DON’T regift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person who gave you the gift participate in the grab bag, he or she can trace that gift back to you and may be offended. DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a grab bag gift exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their contribution. Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps, and other games make for fun additions to holiday festivities. They also can be a part of any family or friends gathering to add excitement and entertainment to the occasion.
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The holiday season generates a lot of waste, and many things contribute to this excess of trash this time of year. • Thousands of paper and plastic shopping bags end up in landfills after the holiday season. Reusable cloth bags can limit the amount of bags tossed away, and users of plastic bags can recycle those bags at appropriate receptacles. • Four million tons of waste is attributed to shopping bags and wrapping paper. Recycling paper or looking for reusable items in which to wrap gifts can cut down on paper waste. • Approximately 33 million live trees are cut down and sold in North America each year for Christmas. If you use a live tree, be sure to recycle it so it can be turned into mulch instead of being sent to a landfill. Otherwise, consider buying a potted tree and planting it after the holidays.
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Holiday menu planning for first-time hosts Novice holiday hosts often have a lot on their plates. Whether hosting family or friends or a combination of both, first-time hosts typically want to impress their guests while ensuring they get enough to eat and have an enjoyable evening. Since dinner is such a big part of holiday gatherings, hosts often place extra emphasis on what to serve, and that can be tricky when this is the first time they are hosting. When planning the menu for your holiday soiree, consider the following tips. * Get a head count. Though other factors will influence what to serve, the size of your guest list may ultimately dictate what to serve. For example, a small gathering of four to five people will likely rule out turkey, as even a small turkey will prove too much effort and produce too much extra food. On the same note, a small dish like lasagna might not be doable for a larger crowd, as it will force you to prepare multiple entrees, which means more time in the kitchen juggling the various cooking duties and less time with your guests. Once you have confirmed just how many guests you will be hosting, you can then choose a main course that suits the size of your guest list. * Decide which type of party you want to host. The type of party you want to host also will influence what you serve. A formal gathering should include an appetizer, a main course and a dessert, including both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees. A less formal gathering gives hosts more leeway. For example, whereas a formal gathering may include soup as an appetizer, hosting a less formal gathering allows hosts to put out some snacks or bread for guests to whet their appetites before everyone sits down for the meal. The more formal the gathering, the more formal the menu. Hosts of less formal gatherings may even want to host a holiday pot
luck buffet, inviting guests to bring a favorite dish or side dish while the hosts take care of the main course. * Ask guests if they have any dietary restrictions. Upon being invited to a holiday dinner, some invitees may let hosts know if they have any food allergies or medical conditions that restrict which foods they can eat. Solicit such information from all of your guests, and do your best to cater to each of your guests’ needs. Some guests might be on a gluten-free diet while others may need to limit their sodium intake. You might not be able to meet everyone’s demands. Let guests know if they should bring an appropriate snack if you cannot provide one for them. * Include traditional holiday fare. People have grown to expect certain things from holiday meals, be it sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, brisket for Chanukah or holiday cookies or even eggnog at Christmas parties. When planning the menu, be sure to include at least one of these traditional items, even asking guests for suggestions. Such fare will give the party a genuine holiday feel, and guests will appreciate seeing some items on your dinner table they have enjoyed at their own holiday celebrations over the years. * Don’t overdo it. First-time hosts want to ensure everyone gets enough to eat, so it’s easy to overdo things and prepare too much food. This can be expensive, and guests may feel obligated to overeat so hosts don’t have to discard any of the food they worked so hard to prepare. Though it might once have been a holiday tradition to overeat, many men and women now prefer moderation, and hosts should keep that in mind when preparing their holiday meals. Hosting a holiday dinner for the first time can be nerve-wracking.
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Holiday films to lift your spirits Many families have their own unique holiday traditions, but some traditions transcend familial lines to become an integral part of many people’s holiday celebrations. One of the more popular traditions during this festive time of year is to watch a favorite holiday film with family and friends. With that in mind, the following are some of the most beloved holiday movies ever to make it onto the big screen. • “It’s a Wonderful Life”: Perhaps no holiday film is more beloved than this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic. Screen legend Jimmy Stewart plays a desperate businessman contemplating suicide during the holiday season. But a guardian angel helps him realize all the good fortune in his life by showing him what life might have been like if he had never existed. • “White Christmas”: This 1954 song-and-dance film stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a pair of longtime friends and ex-military men who fall in love with a sister act team that includes famous singer (and aunt to George Clooney) Rosemary Clooney. Crosby and Kaye join forces to save the failing Vermont inn of their beloved former commander. • “Miracle on 34th Street”: Natalie Wood stars in this 1947 classic that follows the trial of Kris Kringle, who claims to be Santa Claus and must prove otherwise to avoid being institutionalized. Nominated for Best Picture at the 1948 Academy Awards, “Miracle on 34th Street” won three of the prestigious statuettes, including a Best Supporting Actor Oscar®
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we’re still hoping to reach that.” The Light a Moose Radio-thon, held from Nov. 19-21, surpassed its target of $36,000 and raised $44,000. All donations from this fundraising activity are going towards the purchase of a gastroscope, which is used to view the insides of an esophagus, stomach, and part of the small intestine. A gastroscope is fitted with a small camera on the end, enabling doctors to better diagnose stomach ulcers and identify foreign bodies. Other equipment to be purchased from this year’s campaign hasn’t been chosen yet, and won’t be until the new year. To mark the end of the monthlong Be An Angel initiative, the foundation lit their Christmas tree in front of the hospital’s main entrance on Mon., Dec. 1.
Panda warmers are also fitted with a diagnostic screen to monitor a baby’s heart rate and oxygen saturation. Since the purchase of the cataract surgery equipment, the wait time for cataract surgery has decreased from one year to 23 weeks. The panda warmer purchase has made it so that now all 11 birthing rooms are equipped with one. “We’re always so grateful that year after year the community of Fort St. John steps up to help provide much-needed medical equipment,” said Bentley. The foundation had set a target of $250,000, and although donations at this point fall short, staff are optimistic that additional donations throughout December will bring them to their goal. “It’s pretty comparable to last year at this time,” said Bentley. “We did raise $300,000 last year, the Angel Campaign did, but we didn’t reach The Canadian province of Nova Scotia leads the that total until the end world in exporting lobster, wild blueberries, and of December. This year Christmas trees. our goal is $250,000, and
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Holiday living made easy with tips & tricks With so much on our plates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the holiday season can be hectic. Fortunately, there are many ways to save time and make the holiday season more manageable. • If you don’t have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you’re concerned about the color of the wooden clips, paint them holiday hues before stringing the lights. • Put a bath mat, rug-side down and rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas tree stand. This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without damaging the floor underneath. It also makes it simple to undress the tree once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat. • Squeeze artificial tree portions into concrete form tubes. First wrap the tree portions in twine and then slip them into the concrete sleeves. Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space. • Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the containers for less mess. • Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin. • Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to bannisters. They’re easy to assemble and will not damage the bannisters. • A paper towel holder can be screwed to Electric Christmas lights were first used in the wall in a craft room 1854.
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to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating. • Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue. This prevents spills from reaching the floor while stabilizing the tree. • Old maps make interesting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from commercially produced paper or newsprint. • Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree. In hard-toreach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a floor sweeper. • When traveling for the holidays, use a brightly colored suitcase or flashy tape to make your suitcase stand out from others at the airport. • Place hardened brown sugar in a baking dish, cover it with a moist paper towel and either microwave it on high for 20-second intervals or place it in a 300 F oven for five minutes. This will soften the sugar, making it easier to use the sugar to prepare your favorite holiday cookie recipes. • Save plastic bread ties, which can be used to make tags for the wires on certain devices. Such ties also can be used to organize decorating components and to keep your place on a roll of tape. • Measure the inside of your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple holiday lights to the frame and then easily slip the frame in and out of place each year. • Hang a live wreath or some boughs of evergreen in your home to give it that fresh pine scent if you have an artificial tree. • Color-code storage containers so you can easily find holiday decorations in the attic or basement. • Pack for a holiday excursion using a collapsible clothing storage hanger for closets. Fold clothes on each fabric shelf and then collapse it into your suitcase. When you get to your destination, unfold and hang it in a closet so all of your clothes will be at the ready. Make the holidays even more enjoyable with a variety of timesavers and clever tips.
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How to maintain workout routines during the holidays Between decking the halls, visiting family and attending holiday parties, it may seem like there is little time to maintain a workout routine during the holiday season. While the holiday season is an especially busy time of year, men and women who plan and stay dedicated to their routines do not need to let their health fall by the wayside until January. Several studies show that people can gain anywhere from one pound to a few pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although that might not seem like a lot of weight, a report in The New England Journal of Medicine noted that many people never lose the weight they put on during the holidays. Those who struggle to keep the weight off understand the importance of maintaining both a consistent fitness schedule and healthy eating habits. This may be challenging when the rich foods and parties synonymous with the holiday season are around to threaten healthy habits. Here’s how to stay on course. • Establish a regular exercise date. Treat exercise as any other obligation on the calendar. Make it a necessity and not a luxury. Schedule time for workouts, even if it means removing something else from your agenda. • Don’t worry about the length of your workouts. If you’re accustomed to an hourlong workout but cannot fit in more than 20 minutes on some days, don’t skip the workout simply because it’s shorter. Make the most of that time by targeting larger, core muscles. • Change your schedule. You may need to alter your daily schedule to fit in gym workouts or other exercise. Try getting up earlier and heading out prior to work or school. This will open up time throughout the rest of your day, and you can use that time to meet the demands of the holiday season. • Get a trainer or a workout buddy. It’s far easier to blow off a workout when you go it
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make it to the gym, rely on your own body resistance for a thorough workout. Pushups, squats, burpees, mountain climbers, jumping rope, and lunges are some exercises that rely on bodyweight for effectiveness. • Periodically exercise during the day. If you have a few free moments here and there during the day, use these opportunities to exercise. By the end of the day, you may find you squeezed in an entire workout’s worth of exercise over the course of several 10-minute intervals. Exercise and fitness do not have to play second fiddle to other holiday activities. Make time for workouts, and you will be ahead of the game come the new year.
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Emphasize safety when decorating for the holidays Decking the halls for the holidays is a beloved tradition for many families. A home’s exterior festooned with lights help create a festive holiday mood, while stockings hung by the chimney and a Christmas tree in the living room bring that holiday cheer inside. Though the holiday season is a festive time of year, it can quickly turn tragic if revelers do not emphasize safety when decorating their homes. When decorating this holiday season, be sure to employ the following precautions so your holiday season is festive, decorative and safe. * Exercise extreme caution with holiday lights. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, 150 home fires per year begin with holiday lights and other decorative lighting. Such fires may start because of frayed or bare wires, broken or
cracked sockets or even loose connections. It’s important that men and women be especially careful when decorating their homes with holiday lights, inspecting each set of lights for damage and discarding any damaged sets. When choosing lights, use only lights that have been certified for outdoor use on your home’s exterior, and never use outdoor lights inside. * Purchase the right Christmas tree. The Consumer Product Safety Commission notes that Christmas trees are involved in hundreds of fires causing an average of 15 deaths each year. In addition, such fires cause an average of $13 million in property damage annually. Though it can be tempting to purchase the most eye-catching Christmas tree you find, avoid acting rashly until you have learned a little about the tree. Artificial trees should be labeled as “Fire Resistant.” Such trees can still catch fire, but they are more resistant to fire than trees without such labels. When buying a live tree, make sure the tree is fresh. The tree should be green, and its needles should be difficult to pull off of branches, which should not be easily breakable. Tap the tree on the ground before purchasing it. If the tree loses a lot of needles upon tapping the ground, it isn’t fresh. Trees that aren’t fresh are more susceptible to going up in flames. * Keep the tree away from heat sources. Though it might seem more idyllic to place your Christmas tree next to the fireplace, it’s a lot more dangerous as well. When choosing a spot for your tree, find a place
that is away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators and vents. But homeowners also should know that even trees placed away from heat sources can still dry out, creating a fire hazard even if the tree was fresh and healthy when purchased. That’s because Christmas trees can quickly dry out in heated rooms. Monitor the tree’s water levels every day, checking those levels in both the morning and at night before going to bed. This prevents the tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard, and it also helps the tree maintain its aesthetic appeal through the holiday season. * Limit use of candles. Like Christmas trees, candles are a popular yet potentially hazardous decorative item during the holiday season. When decorating with candles, be sure that all candles are extinguished before leaving a room and never leave them burning when you go to bed. Candles should be kept away from any decorative items, including Christmas trees, that can catch fire. Never place candles near curtains, furniture or presents. Holiday enthusiasts with little children or pets at home might want to decorate with fake LED-light candles instead of traditional candles. Curious kids or excitable pets may not recognize the potential dangers of lit candles and, as a result, might burn themselves or tips candles over. The holiday season is upon us, and that means scores of celebrants will be decking their halls. Though festive decorations are a part of the season, safety should always come first.
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“Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.” As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins. Holly Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood. Mistletoe Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf
the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should be hung high as well. Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and ancient superstitions.
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hopeful that Fort St. John’s having adopted a second billing model will entice new doctors to the community, and get them to stay. Traditionally doctors work for what’s called fee for service, which means that they can bill the Ministry of Health directly for all their services, but also that they are responsible for paying all of their overhead costs, which can amount to between $10,000 and $15,000 per month. “To recruit new doctors into that model is very hard to do, because they see this big overhead right off the get-go,” said Pimm. Now, doctors coming to Fort St. John have the option of working as a fee for service contractor, whereby Northern Health hires physicians on a guaranteed salary basis. “That seems to be very attractive, especially for the younger doctors coming out . . . and they might find that,
as time goes on, and they start seeing more patients, and they start seeing that there’s a real opportunity, then the fee for service may become very attractive for them,” he said. Continued from Front. The result could mean that more doctors will decide to stay. “We now have one doctor and one nurse practitioner in “I think we’re absolutely going to end up with more that clinic, and they’ve been rotating locums through there doctors, I’m very, very positive right now, the recruiting as well, so they’ve had three locums over the last month program, the recruitment, everybody is working together,” or so, so they’ve been able to work a lot on the back log of Pimm said. patients that they’ve had,” said Pimm. “I think that by the middle of summer this year we’re go“But now they’re actually going to have a walk-in clinic, ing to see, I would guess, probably another four or five phyand this is a true partnership of the community.” sicians in this community. It doesn’t end there. We have to The city was left without a walk-in clinic when the Fort have a continuing strategy that takes us forward.” St. John Medical Clinic closed its doors to unattached To raise funds for the new walk-in clinic, Pimm sent out patients on April 30 in light of the doctor shortage. ABC an email to some of his contacts on Sunday morning, Nov. Medical Clinic followed suit. 30. Committee members and partners of the new clinic are “I sent out a little bit of a challenge to my contacts, I said that I would put in $1,000 and that my former company, Alpha Controls, would match that at $1,000, and challenged the rest of them to come up with the $20,000 we needed to get this thing kicked off the ground,” Pimm said. Within four hours he’d generated $22,000. In the time since then, he’s garnered another $20,000. “We’re kicking right around the $40,000 mark at this point in time, so that’s going to go a long ways to helping us not only address the issue of recruiting doctors and locums and resident doctors, but also retaining them and keeping them in the community,” he said. Starting up the walkin clinic will cost about $20,000, and all extra funds will go towards recruitment and retention efforts in the region. “This clinic is an example of how, as a community, we find solutions for issues. We need to pursue further innovative approaches and ensure provincial policy supports it. Recruitment efforts are gaining momentum and we continue to work to showcase Fort St. John to medical professionals,” said MOST VERSATILE REC UTILITY SNOWMOBILE ON THE MARKET Mayor Lori Ackerman, in a press release. BEST SELLING The Short Term Solutions ATV LINE UP Committee, which includes IN CANADA Pimm, Mayor Lori Ackerman, the District of Taylor, Karen Goodings, chair of • NEW: Powerful 44 the Peace River Regional 2500 lb ial ® HP ProStar engine ec p S ch in District, the North Peace W . H.D 99TAL*LED* $ Division of Family Practice, INS • Comfortable split Northern Health, the Chambench seat with room ber of Commerce, Confor 3 passengers cerned Citizens for Health • Powerful Pro star 44 HP engine MSRP $12,799 • Designed to Care, as well as industry, • Fuel injected, Duel overhead cams SALE accept revolutionary will continue to meet on a • On Demand True All Wheel Drive (AWD) * Pro-Fit cab system weekly basis. • 11” Ground Clearance The committee has also • Integrated Front Storage MSRP $7,399 been talking about solutions to mitigate the high costs for physicians, telemedicine, and the recruitment package to attract doctors to the com*Plus freight and PDI of $585, plus tire levy, plus applicable taxes. All rebates are deducted from shown price, in stock units only, call dealer for details. munity. Warning: The Polaris RANGER and RZR are not intended for on-road use. Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license to operate. Passengers must be at least 12 years old and tall enough to grasp the hand holds and plant feet firmly on
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raise $50,000 to build a school in Haiti. Taylor Devos, 13, is new to Bert Bowes, having recently moved from a small town in Saskatchewan. When she witnessed impoverished children on TV at the young age of nine, it stuck with her. “Before watching a commercial like that, I had no idea that people in the world didn’t get a chance to go to school, or that so many kids were going to bed hungry. Seeing how sad kids were really made me feel like I needed to help them,” she told the crowd. For her 10th birthday, Devos wanted only to help a child in need. She’d heard about the earthquake in Haiti that devastated millions of people who lost their homes, schools, and their families. Her parents let her sponsor a Haitian child. World Vision sent her information about the child she
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People of the Peace Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Raistlin Van Spronsen carries the Rory McLenahan Torch as part in 2015 Canada Winter Games Torch Relay and celebration on Sat., Nov. 22, 2014.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Local artist Judy Templeton presents the Peace River Regional District with a piece of art for the board office at a Nov. 13 PRRD meeting.
Photo Credit Submitted photo The staff at RE/MAX Dawson Creek Realty held a successful food drive to help families in need during the Christmas season. Photo Credit Submitted photo Mike Bernier congratulates the South Peace Emergency Response Team on having received a $44,000 Public Safety Gaming Grant.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott The Twin Peaks, consisting of Lindsay Pratt and Naomi Shore, perform at Fort St. John’s torch celebration on Nov. 22.
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REALTY Ltd.
Phone 250 785 4115
“Investing Our Energy In The North”
• C4 Commercial 50’ x 150’
front and rear lane access off 100 Ave. Asking $409,000
• 5 Acres off highway frontage
Asking $639,000 Building on site as is
RON RODGERS
• 0.5 Acre C1 Commercial
Managing Broker/Owner
corner lot near new hospital Asking $749,000
E-Mail: Ron@northeastbc.com
Specializing In Commercial Real Estate
• 0.33 Acre RM2 corner lot
Asking $379,000 Building on site as is
10220 101 Ave Fort St John BC V1J 2B5
www.NEBCRealty.com
FOR SALE Development Land
©2014
MLS® N4506845, N4506877, N4506822, N4507109
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Connie Greyeyes and Fort St. John Coun. Larry Evans, of the Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow Society, present the District of Taylor with a miniature teepee at a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Nov. 18.
FOR SALE
FOR LEASE
Fully Leased RESIDENTIAL SIX-PLEX
MOVE IN NOW ……….. • Light Industrial 10,400sf 2 story office, 3 bay + wash bay on 1.5-5 acre lot (negotiable).
Over 4,000sf building with basement, large sundeck, storage shed, 22’x24’ garage, ample tenant and visitor parking on 120’x135’ lot. ASKING $479,000 Taylor, BC (2 blocks from golf course)
Asking $16.75sf less than $15,000/ month base rent
Call Ron to discuss … no drop ins 48 hrs notice required to view
Home Buyers...GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD EQUITY
MLS® N4506989
4.74 Acre Development Property Looking for a place to put a home based business without high city taxes? Check this out! Asking $759,000
(home & garage on site sold in “as is” condition) MLS® N4506724
• 133-262sf downtown offices. With furnishings, shared common space. Asking $600-900/month
…….or Move In This SPRING • Over 7,000sf office & shop
along highway exposure. Asking $10,530/month base rent
MLS® N4506777, N4507084-5, N4506988
Information is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale, or buyers already under contract. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed and should be verified.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott A young girl participates in a Science World demonstration at the North Peace Cultural Centre in Fort St. John on Nov. 4.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Mike Bernier, MLA, presents Erin Oliver and Tara Mayoros, from the City’s KidSport chapter, with their portion of a $400,000 B.C. government grant to KidSport B.C. to help all kids have the opportunity to participate in sport.
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Upcoming Fort St. John
• 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, and must be returned to the Legion or Shona ASAP, no later than Dec. 6. Registered kids will be eligible for prizes. There’s an adult draw for those who bring an item for the food bank. Price: Free, but bring a wrapped gift for you child. Gifts must be within a $10-$15 price limit. • Duelling Pianos at the Lido Theatre on Dec. 17, 2014, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Live from Las Vegas, the LIDO is proud to bring you Duelling Pianos. Bring your dancing shoes and your best moves to this fun night of music. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets available at Systems or call the LIDO Theatre at 250-785-3011 to reserve your tickets. Prices: General - $25, Reserved - $30, At the door - $35. • RETHINK Your Christmas Decorations: Reuse, Recycle, REJOICE Christmas Decorations the Second Time Around opened on Sat., Nov. 29, at the Artspost (10320 94 Ave). Hosted by the Fort St. John Community Arts Council, this fundraiser is an inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to redecorate your home for Christmas. The Artspost will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays until Dec. 20. Donations of slightly
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used Christmas decorations are welcome. Call 250-7872781 or email info@fsjarts.org • Aboriginal Art Sale featuring local aboriginal artists. Come on down to see what beautiful handcrafted gifts you can buy for family, co-workers or friends. Hosted by the Northeast Aboriginal Business Centre, this event began on Nov. 18 and runs daily until Dec. 13, 2014. Stop by the Aboriginal Business Centre and take a look. • Santa’s Little Helpers are ready to help you prepare for Christmas. Are you too busy to shop and wrap presents? Call on Santa’s Little Helpers to do it for you! We can fill your lists AND wrap & organize your gifts for stress free Christmas Shopping! NENAS is Fundraising to complete our new multi-aged licensed Daycare, and is providing this service from Nov. 19 to Dec. 24. Call NENAS for pricing. • “Smalls” Exhibit at Peace Gallery North. Several regional artists have produced paintings on 12x12 canvas. Affordable art... ideal for Christmas. Be sure to check it out - the gallery will be open Tuesdays through Sundays throughout December. • Season’s Readings is taking place at the Fort St. John Public Library on Dec. 20, starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 1:30 p.m. Join FSJPL for a day of free, drop-in fun for the whole family! At Santa’s Story Time, listen to stories and make a craft...and meet Santa! Bring a small white sock and make your own Olaf snowman from Disney’s Frozen. Tickets:Free • WOMEN’S RESOURCE CHRISTMAS DROP LOCATION AND FUNDRAISER. The Fort St. John’s Merchant Bazaar is proud to announce that they are teaming up with the Women’s Resource Center this year to help members in our community have a wonderful Christmas. Every
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• Kids Christmas Gingerbread Party, Sat., Dec. 13, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Train Station Museum at N.A.R. Park. Old fashioned gingerbread cookie decorating. Free to the public. • Christmas Potluck Supper at Farmington Hall on Sunday, Dec 14. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., supper at 5:30 pm. Games and special guest for the children. For more info contact Margaret, Farmington Community Association, at 250-843-7115. • Sat., Dec. 13 - The Nutcracker Remixed - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. shows at Unchagah Hall. Tickets are $10 available at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre (new location - 1040110th St). Featuring students from the KPAC ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop programs. • Come and celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas at Walter Wright Pioneer Village – hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek. Sun., Dec. 14 from 12-5 p.m. Admission is free, everyone welcome. Enjoy mucus, sleigh rides and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. • Fri., Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. – Haul out the Holly! Featuring the Dawson Creek Children’s Chorus & Dawson Creek Show Choir under the direction of Caitlyn Triebel and Caylee Tietjen, performing winter songs and carols. Accompanists, Randi Jo Torgrimson & Laura Harris. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students / seniors, available at KPAC (10401 - 10th Street, Dawson Creek). • Sat., Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. – Midwinter’s Song featuring Dawson Creek Community Singers with Bear Mountain Brass. An evening of carols, anthems, and popular tunes for mixed chorus and brass quartet. Accompanists, Randi Jo Torgrimson & Laura Harris. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students / seniors, available at KPAC (10401 - 10th Street, Dawson Creek).
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Sunday from 10-4 at the Cultural Center we will have two big boxes out where you can donate toys or food for the Women’s Resource Center to go towards their Christmas Hampers. Event runs from Nov. 30 - Dec. 21, 2014. We will also be running a Women’s Resource Center Christmas Weekend on Dec 19th from 5- 10 pm, Dec 20th from 10-4 pm and Dec 21st from 10-4 pm at which time we will be asking all adult shoppers to donate 1.00 dollar at the Bazaar entrance with all funds being donated to the Resource Center’s Christmas Hampers. We look forward to helping the community show those in need what the holiday season is all about.
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HELP WANTED Housekeeper: Caravan Motel at Fort St. John FT, 35hrs/wk; $14.50/hr High school completion required; no exp required. Apply online at caravanhr@hotmail.com 11.27-12-04
the most recent research from CCna demonstrates that community newspaper readership remains strong. three quarters of Canadians (73%) in non-urban centres read a community newspaper according to the 2013 study, Connecting to Canadians with Community newspapers. the steady readership suggests that community newspapers continue to have strong readership in today’s new media landscape. Community newspapers continue to remain relevant to local residents for news, information and advertising.
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Warehousing & Inside Sales Opportunities Thriving industrial supply store looking for
WAREHOUSING and INSIDE SALES
is now taking applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units,
staff to join our team in Fort St. John. We offer a F/T, M to F, 8 to 5pm career opportunity, along with a very attractive compensation, benefits & bonus program.
Contact our ofce for more information! Phone: 250-785-2662 Email: reception@licar.ca
Employment opportunities with our company would start at $4,200/month. Please forward your resume to human. resources.depart1@gmail.com.
With a mission to “Encourage economic development projects to diversify and strengthen the economy of the North Peace”, the North Peace Economic Development Commission is seeking proposals for a contract grant writer covering the communities of District of Hudson’s Hope, District of Taylor, the City of Fort St. John and Areas B&C in the Peace River Regional District with monthly meetings at the NPEDC office, Fort St. John, BC
SERVICES Miss Patti’s Preschool has afternoon spaces available. Need to shop kidless? Take an exercise class? Have coffee with a friend? Use our afternoon dropin spaces or call 219-1078 to pre-register. 11.13-12.01
For the complete RFP, please visit the Tenders and RFPs section of the Peace River Regional District website at www.prrd.bc.ca Submission deadline is December 19, 2014
EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
Continental Pipeline and Facility Ltd. is currently looking to fill the position of Equipment Coordinator. This position is in the Fort St. John Office. The Equipment Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating maintenance of equipment with mechanics, maintaining the equipment maintenance program, and coordinating parts purchases. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. Basic understanding of databases would be an asset. We offer opportunities for qualified personnel who wish to grow in a high performance organization. For futher details please go to: http://www.continentalpipeline.com Please submit resumes to: jobs@continentalpipeline.com
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Fort St. John Derrick Dance Club with host a SUPPER AND DANCE on December 31. Senior Citizens Hall 10909 - 100 Street. Doors open at 6pm. Supper at &pm. Dancing 8pm-1am. Music by Night Sounds. $45 per person. 19 and over. Purchase tickets by Dec. 24. Call Chris: 250-7851021 or George: 250-827-3396 12-11/12-18
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