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TAYLOR – After serving his community for 35 years, former mayor of Taylor Fred Jarvis heard countless heartfelt reminiscences and good wishes at his farewell tribute on Thurs., Dec. 11. The Taylor Community Hall was bustling with people eager to share how Jarvis helped them through difficult times, and to celebrate his long commitment to Taylor. “It’s amazing to me that somebody’s been able to maintain that passion for their community over these 35 years, and it speaks to the quality of the individual man,” said Mayor Dale Bumstead, of Dawson Creek. “When we step up into these roles, it’s about the leadership qualities that we demonstrate, and the one quality that all really great leaders have, or any leader has, is followers. But they also have a vision about what they portray, and when they can have that vision where people buy into it, that’s when the success comes,” he said. “You look around the community of Taylor, and the results of what this leadership has given to this community, in my view, in terms of the quality of life, the amenities, the culture that the community exhibits in every aspect of it that the people of Taylor have towards each other, and towards their mayor and council, it really is unparalleled.” Bumstead’s speech was one of more than 15 scheduled talks, and an open mic at the end of the evening opened the floor. It was an opportunity many seized.
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Charges approved in Sept. 2013 shooting BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK – After an investigation lasting more than a year, Dawson Creek RCMP have laid charges against Harvey Howard Quock in a September 2013 shooting. On the night of the incident, a 49-yearold man was shot, and Quock was arrested at the scene. However, the victim, at the time, was uncooperative. “They didn’t have any grounds to hold the individual, the suspect, who we now know is Mr. Quock,” said Cpl. Dave Tyreman, North District RCMP media spokesman. “Without the victim’s cooperation, he had to be released.” RCMP were persistent with the case, and in time the victim admitted it was Quock
who had shot him. Quock has been charged with two counts of careless use of a firearm, one count of possession of a firearm without a license, and one count of contravening a regulation regarding the storage of a firearm. “It looks like maybe in regards to this, because there isn’t an aggravated assault, or attempted murder charge, that it’s possible they were fighting over this gun, or somebody was trying to take it away from somebody else when it went off,” said Tyreman, who was not familiar with the details of the incident as it took place before he held his current position as media spokesman. “In the onset there was not enough grounds to hold a suspect, and they were released without charge, and then a full report was submitted to crown counsel and those charges were approved.” Mr. Quock has a court date in January.
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Cleaner streets for F.S.J.’s downtown core BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Downtown Fort St. John’s streets, sidewalks and alleyways will be getting a little extra TLC thanks to the City’s Enhanced Maintenance Project set to launch this January. At a regular council meeting on Mon., Dec. 8, council approved staff’s recommendation that $100,000 from the 2015 operating budget be used to enhance the level of cleanup services in the downtown core. The decision comes as a result of public engagement, where residents expressed a concern about the condition of the downtown streets and sidewalks. According to staff’s report to council, the general sentiment was that the City should not embark on new initiatives until the current infrastructure was maintained to a higher standard. “Right now the alleys are often a location for mattresses, old clothing, certainly liquor bottles, that sort of thing, so, and very much are in view when you are in the downtown area,” said Dianne Hunter, city manager.
The Enhanced Downtown Maintenance initiative is a trial project to establish both the costs as well as the community’s response to a higher level of service in Fort St. John’s commercial core. “It’s just to respond to what the community said, see if that makes any difference in our downtown area. We’ll be tracking how much work that is, and what type of incident or situations occur in that downtown area,” said Hunter. “It was the number one response from our downtown action public engagement.” The money will be used to hire temporary staff and contractors to complete the work throughout the year, including increased snow and ice maintenance, more frequent solid waste collection, with an emphasis on loose garbage, and more frequent street sweeping. More time and resources will be spent on the City’s trees, planters and hanging baskets, and traffic signs and parking meters will be refurbished. If necessary, sign and parking meter posts will be straightened and painted. In addition, trip hazards and deficiencies in the downtown sidewalks will be repaired, and street and sidewalk
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flushing will also be implemented. Improved lighting in downtown alleyways will not be part of this project, but could be implemented later on. “We know that a well lit area probably doesn’t get as abused as a not as well lit area,” said Coun. Bruce Christensen. Capital improvements, such as paving and lighting the lanes, or making them wider, could flow out of this initiative, according to city staff, but installing lighting at this stage is not feasible as it would require more substantial infrastructure improve- HOMES AS ments. The area identified for AS YOU ! enhanced maintenance is 100 Street from 101 Avenue to 99 Avenue, and 100 Avenue from 102 Street to 98 Street. However, there may be slight alterations to the target area, with the addition of a few short alleys, pend- BI-WEEKLY O.A.C ing further information that eaglehomes.ca council requested from staff.
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New study aimed at attracting medical staff FORT ST. JOHN – A new study commissioned by the Long Term Health Care Solutions Committee is the first step towards implementing a far sighted plan for improved health care in Fort St. John. At a regular council meeting on Mon., Dec. 8, council approved the allocation of $52, 600 to the 2015 Operational Projects Budget for MNP LLP, a business consulting firm, to complete a research study and business plan. The aim is to make Fort St. John a more attractive destination for physicians 1 & 2 Bed Apts – 2 & 3 Bed TH and other medical staff. Furnished & Unfurnished, Short & Long The results will provide a platform for all future term rentals! Call Lisa today for Details recruitment and retention strategies and developments. Local government, provincial government agencies, inlmarshall@npreit.com terested citizens and industry are all part of the committee npreit.com/apartments/cities/dawson-‐creek that has been working on long term solutions to Fort St. John’s shortage of physicians and other medical staff. We Live & Work Here Too! “We certainly have lots of things on the go,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North, during his media announcement earlier this Due to the Christmas holiday City facilities month saying Fort St. John will observe the following hours: would be opening a new walk in clinic in mid January. City Hall “There’s a study that’s December 24th - closed at 12:00 pm December 25th and 26th - closed for the holiday coming out . . .they’re going December 27th, 30th and 31st - open regular hours to look at, how do we make January 1, 2015 - closed for the holiday this community as competitive, or more competitive, Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre than any other community in December 24th - 12:00 - 3:00 pm * free family swim and free climb (Walking Track 12:00 -2:30 pm) December 25th and 26th - closed for the holiday the province?” he said. December 27th and 28th - open 1:00 - 5:00 pm The Short Term Health December 31st - open 12:00 to 3:00 pm Care Solutions Committee January 1, 2015 - closed for the holiday set the wheels in motion to Please check the City website for Pool, Walking Track and Climbing Wall hours open the walk in clinic, and Kin Arena the Long Term Solutions December 23rd - open Committee has been working December 24th - closed at 12:00 pm just as diligently. December 25th and 26th - closed “There have been a numDecember 31st - closed at 5:00 pm January 1, 2015 - closed ber of ideas hit the table, and a number of challenges identified at the table,” said Moira Green, economic development officer for the city, and liaison to the project. “Before anyone at that table can move on any of the suggestions, we need to produce a level of diligence that satisfies all of our stakehold-
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ers. In the case of the City of Fort St. John, it’s our citizens who are stakeholders, and as such, anything that we participate in has to meet the duty of care that any other project we would undertake has to meet,” Green said. Rather than working off of anecdotal information as to what the biggest challenges are, the study will provide hard evidence as to what needs to be remedied, and what a solution might look like. “For instance, if we have a group of physicians tell us that the largest challenge to recruiting and retaining physicians in the north is the cost of overhead for operating in the north, then we need to prove that, and we need to investigate the causes, why that is happening, and then we need to provide viable, sustainable solutions to that problem,” said Green. While the cost of the study has been allocated to the City’s 2015 Operational Projects Budget, taxpayers won’t be responsible for footing the bill for the full amount, although it’s not yet known what the cost recovery will be. Industry partners have indicated that they are willing to contribute to the success of the project, and are interested in helping cover the expense. “Specifically from industry’s perspective, the provision of good data and a good business plan to move forward is critical to their continued participation,” Green said. The study will identify the issues, conduct a review of the cost of doing business in the community, identify options and provide business cases for those proposed solutions. The study will also review the Campus of Care model, one proposed option that would involve the construction of a building with office spaces for physicians who choose not to buy into a practice and work instead under the alternate payment program. Specialists could have offices on the second floor, and Northern Health offices, which are currently spread all over the community, would be consolidated on the third floor. The proposed Campus of Care would be located near the hospital. But before the committee embarks on a project of that magnitude, the partners need to know what it’s going to cost, and whether it will be self supporting. “It would be a really bad idea to go down a path and discover that we can’t afford it, or that it doesn’t solve the problem. Because if we build another building, but it still costs doctors too much, then we haven’t solved the problem,” said Green. The Campus of Care would also have a separate housing component, which would be for other medical practitioners and residents.
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Each year, Council publishes the adopted Council and Committee schedule for the following year in compliance with Section 127 (1) of the Community Charter. The District of Taylor’s Procedures Bylaw specifies regular Council Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday and Committee Meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. The meeting schedule for 2015 is: Council Meetings Committee of the Whole Meetings January 6 20 February 3 17 March 3 17 April 7 21 May 5 19 June 2 16 July 7 21 August 4 18 September 1 15 October 6 20 November 3 17 December 1 15 All Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings are held in Council Chambers at the District of Taylor Office located at 10007 100A Street Taylor B.C.
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New study Continued from Page A4. “A doctor, even with high overhead, still makes a very acceptable wage, and they can afford to live in this community. A resident, on the other hand, makes only about $50,000, so for a resident, the cost of living in the community is very much a barrier,” Green said. “We need to be able to support those folks, and the licensed practical nurse, and the registered nurse, and all those other
people.” The housing would allow newcomers to land in the community and give them time to sort out their own long term living arrangements. It would also be suitable for locum physicians, in town on temporary assignments. “It is not our intention to give people subsidized housing for the rest of their days,” explained Green. Work on the study will begin on Sun., Jan. 5, and it’s expected to take between 60 and 90 days.
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December update: MLA Mike Bernier
Well what a year 2014 has been and I can’t believe it is already December. In addition to being in Session in Victoria in both the spring and the fall, I have been pleased to be invited to participate in many local events taking place in the South Peace. While my Government duties keep me very busy I always make every effort to be available for constituents via telephone, email or Facebook. My main job is to represent the people of Peace River South, and I am very proud and honored to represent you in the Legislature and will always strive to make sure our issues are brought forward. I will be continuing the LNG Buy BC tour around B.C. on behalf of Government promoting BC business and encouraging businesses to register on the new LNGBuyBC website. The LNG-Buy BC program was created to connect LNG project proponents with B.C. companies large and small in every corner of British Columbia. The government of British Columbia is working to ensure the entire B.C. business community can participate fully in LNG and other major project opportunities.
December 1 to 7, 2014, has been proclaimed Buy Local Week in British Columbia. Purchasing products and services from a locally owned small business or shop is the perfect way to show your support for entrepreneurs in your community. It’s also a chance to celebrate the social and environmental benefits of shopping local, especially during the busy holiday shopping season. I am a strong advocate for small businesses and what they contribute to our communities and our economies and I encourage you to do your Christmas shopping locally this year. The Constituency Office in Dawson Creek will be closed briefly over the holidays but if you have any urgent matters please be sure to contact us by email at mike.bernier.mla@ leg.bc.ca or phone at 250-782-3430 and we will get back to you as soon as possible. On behalf of myself, my family, and my staff, we wish you a great holiday season and an amazing 2015. Mike Bernier, MLA – Peace River South
Dear Editor, No sooner did BC Hydro announce that the Site C dam was going to be built than the naysayers started saying no – no doubt the same naysayers who say no to run of river, no to wind, no to the Olympics, no to a safer route for an existing pipeline, no to just about anything else you can think of. So if we don’t build Site C, and we don’t build run of river or wind projects, where do these naysayers propose we get our power from? Especially with the potential for energy-intensive LNG and other industrial development. Are we going to start rationing power in the near future the way we ration lawn watering in the summer? Will evennumbered houses get to turn on their lights and appliances Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and odd-numbered houses on the alternate days? Give me a break. I for one am not going to give in to the naysayers. I’m going to say yes. Yes to run of river. Yes to wind. Yes to Site C. And yes to anything else that will make this province great and give us the competitive advantages we need to succeed and prosper. Sandra Robinson, Maple Ridge
Voter apathy the result of an archaic voting system
Dear Editor, Many people are bemoaning the low voter turnout in our recent elections and searching for the reason for it. Our voter turnout has been in decline in most of our elections for many years. Yes, we have become spoiled, entitled people and that is a small contributing factor. A much bigger factor is that the election outcome of most federal and provincial elections is a forgone conclusion in any but the swing ridings. If you are not voting for the obvious winning party your vote counts for nothing. It has been said that we simply can not make the connection between casting a vote and visible change. The simple reason for that is because there is no connection between casting a vote and visible change with our “first past the post” system or in local politics. Many Canadians have emigrated from other countries and have cherished their right to vote. Many have now passed on or are very old now. They voted faithfully, at every opportunity for their entire lives, and have never had federal or provincial representation. For them and many others, voting has been and is a pointless, demeaning exercise in futility. They are second class citizens that have never had
a voice or representation in our so-called democracy. That is the main reason for voter apathy. Voters have little confidence in the integrity and outcomes of our electoral processes at every level. It has been said that democracy and voting are important freedoms we enjoy because of the sacrifices made by our armed forces. I agree. Why don’t we honour them and show our appreciation by embracing a democratic voting system that all can participate in, a process that delivers democratic governments. Currently, we do not have democracy. A Canadian majority government is a dictatorship. I am not condemning Stephen Harper. He is currently Canada’s Kim Jong-un. He is not the leader of a democratic country. Harper’s majority government was elected by less than 40% of Canada’s electorate with our archaic “first past the post” system. That was a very undemocratic election result. Canada’s voter apathy is the product of an archaic voting system that is only one step away from the medieval monarchies that were true dictatorships, and a very small step at that. Canada is one of a very few democratic countries that do not use some form of a Proportional Represen-
tation (PR) voting system. PR produces truly democratic governments. Every vote counts. You can leave the polls knowing that you have done your part for the democratic process and knowing that your vote counts for something and is valued. To end voter apathy and embrace democracy we must demand that every party commit to PR well in advance of the 2015 election and we must not vote for any that do not commit. How would PR enhance voter turn out for city, municipal etc. elections? As “the leaven rises through the entire loaf,” a PR voting system at federal and provincial levels will greatly enhance local elections as well whether they use PR or not. To learn more about PR, check out Fair Vote Canada’s website.Don’t forget to contact your MP, MLA and your friends and family as well. Tell them you are going to vote for a political party that embraces and commits to PR. PR is the remedy for voter apathy. Thank you. Ed Pitt, Dawson Creek
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Remember when the perfect picture of retirement was a grandmotherly woman and a grandfatherly man sitting on a porch knitting and whittling away their sunset years? Well, maybe that was once an accurate depiction of retirement but it certainly isn’t today. Today’s retirees are active and looking forward to many years of excitement, fulfillment and fun! What have you got planned for retirement – travel to terrific locations, RV-ing across the continent, volunteering for your favourite charity, adding to your education, or even starting a new business? Whatever your retirement plans, you need a few things to make your retirement dreams come true: good health, a positive attitude and, of course, money. That’s why you’ve built your retirement savings for so many years – because you know your good financial health is essential if you want your third age to be as wonderful, personal and fun-filled as you wish. Sure, you’ll have to use some of your nest egg income to cover essential expenses for food, health care, utilities and other everyday living costs. But how you choose to use the rest of your money is entirely up to you. The key is to make sure you have enough money to fund your essential needs and fun interests – whatever they may be -- for all your retirement years. And that Daphne Hogg takes planning – the same Financial Consultant kind of planning that went 9319 - 100 Avenue into building your retirement Fort St. John, BC V1J 1X8 nest egg in the first place. Ph: 250-785-4312 Fax: 250-785-2344 Your retirement financial Email: daphne.hogg@investorsgroup.com plan should make sure your RRSPS • inveStmentS • inSURAnCe hard-earned investments • ReSPS • mORtGAGeS last longer and go farther. It TM Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. Mortgage products are offered should ensure a steady, prethrough I.G. Investment Management Ltd., Investors Group Trust Co. Ltd. is a trust company licensed to lend money in dictable cash flow that will all jurisdictions in Canada. Clients with mortgage inquiries will be referred to an Investors Group Mortgage Planning cover all your expenses. And Specialist. Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license that means being very selecsponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company.
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Tues 1st Self in office. George haulling Hay. Cold & stormy with snow all day. Wed 2nd Self in office. Mr. Richardson, Revillion’s Inspector left this morning on his return home. The Telegraph outfit moved to this side of the River today. A fine clear day but cold. Thurs 3rd Self at wood. George haulling Hay. The Telegraph men haulling poles to put on the bank of the River. 15 below Zero this morning. Fri 4th Self at odd jobs around the place. George as yesterday The Telegraph men setting up their poles. Remained cold all day. Sat 5th Cold & stormy all day. George went after hay. Self busy in store. A man arrived from H. Hope on his way out to Edmonton. He reports the River still open above here. Sun 6th Cold & stormy all day. Walter K____ came down from his place on a visit. Mon 7th George went out after horses and brought them in. Self in office. The Telegraph men left for Charlie Lake to take out the poles. Cloudy with snow. Tues 8th Self out making a grade on the River bank. George haulling hay. A fine mild day. Cloudy towards evening and looks like snow.
Wed 9th Self went across the River. A fine clear day. George haulling hay. Kenny still sick but is getting much better. Cold towards evening. Thurs 10th Self In office. George haulling hay. A fine clear day but cold. The Deaf Boy arrived this evening from Adisless Camp with a few Furs. He reports the Indians about 3 days from here. By all accounts they seem to have lots of meat. He also reports the snow very deep. 12 below Zero this morning. Fri 11th Self in store. Joe Appasassin came up with a little Furs. George as yesterday. Deaf Boy preparing for Home. A fine clear day but cold. 20 below Zero this morning. Sat 12th A fine clear day. 15 below Z this morning. Self in office. George haulling hay. Geo Darnell and partner came up from the North Pine River and report the River open below the Pine River. Sun 13th Mail carrier got in across last night and reports having left the Mail about 20 miles out as his sled broke down. He started back today with 2 other men to bring it in. Cadenhead arrived from Half Way River. A fine clear day. 18 below Z. Mon 14th Self cutting trail in bush. George haulling cordwood. The Mail arrived this evening. Self busy sorting Mail. Cloudy and looks like snow. Tues 15th Self busy in office. The Mail left for H. Hope. The Telegraph outfit arrived from cutting Poles and they are now to dig holes and put in poles. George haulling hay. Wed 16th Self as before. George as before. A fine clear day. The Mail left this evening for Puscoupie. Thurs 17th A fine clear day. Self cutting fire wood. The Telegraph men putting up poles. George haulling hay.
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Fri 18th Self as yesterday. George finished haulling hay from the old hay Camp. Cloudy towards evening and looks like snow. Sat 19th Self in office. George haulling fire wood. A fine clear day. Sun 20th A fine clear day. Henry Hull arrived from Roslie Island where he is trapping along with Bob F__. He brought up a number of foxes including 4 Silver. Mon 21st Continues fine weather . George haulling fire wood. Self in store. Cloudy towards evening and looks like snow. Tues 22nd A regular snowstorm and continued most part of the day. George haulling firewood. Self busy around the place. H Hull left for home. Wed 23rd George haulling firewood. Self in office. A fine clear day but cold. The Telegraph men preparing to leave for South Pine. Thurs 24th Snow this morning but cleared up about noon. Self in store. George at odd jobs. The Teams arrived to take out the Telegraph Party. Fri 25th A Merry Christmas to all. The Telegraph party left this morning to Grande Prairie. Had Chief Const. Parsons also Mr. Brady to dinner. The Mail came. Mr. Cadenhead arrived from H. Hope and he is on his way to Edmonton. A fine clear day. Sat 26th George haulling firewood. 4 Indians arrived from the North by dog train and brought a few furs. Self busy in store. Fine and clear but cold. Cadenhead left on his way out along with Const. Manuel from H. Hope who is going out to see the Doctor. Sun 27th A fine mild day. The Indians left this morning for their Camp. Mon 28th Self in office. George haulling cordwood. Kenny getting better and is able to move around. Tues 29th Self & George in Bush cutting firewood. Cold all day. Yakatchie & 4 other Indians arrived and brought some Furs. They claim that they are starving as there has been some heavy rain which makes a thick crust on the snow and makes it hard for moose hunting. Very cold towards evening. Wed 30th A fine clear day. Self busy with Indians. George cutting firewood. Modest & party arrived from the Blueberry River. Yakatchie and the party left after getting their supplies. Custom Built: Thurs 31st Self in ~ Storage Sheds ~ Cabins store. George at the wood pile. Kenny moving ~ Garages ~ around. Joe Appasassin ~ Decks ~ Siding came in with a few furs. ~ Window & Door Installation Charlie Jaking & 2 others arrived from the North Brian Martin and brought some Furs. A fine clear day. So endeth 250-793-0695 the Year 1914.
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our community as well as our families, and as you know, seniors are our fastest growing demographic,” said Moore. The current wait list for independent living units is in excess of 127 names, and there are an additional 34 people that have put in an application for supported housing. “This is the growth for our community in the coming five years. Surveys have been completed clearly showing that accommodation providing meals is what’s missing within our community,” Moore said. The North Peace Seniors Housing Society currently has three buildings. Apartment One and Apartment Two each have 50 seniors’ independent living units with meal support, which includes two meals per day. Apartment Three has 18 of the same.
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Continued from Page A12. Amenities include 24-hour security, common outdoor balconies and solariums, a drop in centre with regularly scheduled daily activities, fire side lounges, games rooms, a library, TV, computer lounges, a hair and pedicure salon, craft and hobby rooms, and an exercise lounge. “The reason that the North Peace Seniors Housing Society has worked so hard to build these facilities together is because we want folks to enjoy their retirement years, and we want them to be able to enjoy their retirement years in the communities that they helped build,” Moore said.
Apartments Three and Four were originally constructed in 1983 and 1992, and had single, very small bedrooms, with only a toilet in the bathroom. The buildings are joined under one roof, which allows seniors to socialize and have access to all the other amenities offered in the 44,000 square foot building. “In a northern environment, socialization during our long cold winter months is a necessity, and it’s a commitment by the society to provide these services,” said Moore. Money for the project will be raised through mortgage as well as fundraising. Council requested staff to come back to them with a report on the implications of carrying the cost of fees for permits and applications that would be required for the renovation of Apartment Four.
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – English novelist and poet Letitia Elizabeth Landon once said, “Society is like a large piece of frozen water, and skating well is the great art of social life.” If that’s true, Fort St. John residents have ample opportunities to hone their social skills this winter season now that there are two, soon to be three, outdoor skating rinks in town. City grounds crews have flooded the basketball court in Matthews Park and the outdoor rink at Kin Park to create outdoor skating areas for public use. Later this week, as soon as the weather gets colder, the City plans to flood the bowl at Centennial Park. To create a skating surface, crews pack down the snow, and using a water truck, flood the area three times before it’s ready for skating. Through the winter, City crews will continued to flood the rinks twice a week to keep the ice smooth, and will shovel snow after major snowfalls. “Finding innovative ways to provide leisure opportunities for families is part of what makes this community such a great place to live,” said Mayor Lori Ackerman, in
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Strategies for last-minute shoppers Holiday shoppers tend to fall into three distinct camps. There are those people who have completed all of their shopping and wrapping even before November ends. Others shop in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Finally, many people wait until the last minute, and such shoppers are the ones seen rushing from store to store on December 24. Waiting until the last possible second to purchase a gift may not prove much of a problem when shopping for birthday gifts. But come the holiday season, such procrastination may find shoppers perusing limited inventories and dealing with other frantic proscrastinators. But even those shoppers who still plan to put off their holiday shopping can make the most of such stalling this holiday season. • Consider eGift cards. Many retailers offer digital gift cards that can be emailed in a matter of minutes. Purchase the card from the online retailer and email the redemption code to the gift recipient. Time the email to arrive on Christmas morning or include all of the necessary information in a holiday card. • Ship to store. Some shoppers like the convenience of ship-to-store services. This enables a person to purchase a gift online but avoid shipping charges by having the item made available at a store location. In-stock items are typically ready the day of purchase, and this helps you avoid crowds and impulse buys, as online purchases are typically available at special pick-up locations in the store that allow online shoppers to skip long lines at the registers. • Avoid gimmick gifts. Skip the “as seen on TV” aisle at the store or trendy infomercial gifts. Such gifts may suggest to their recipients that you waited until the last minute to buy the gifts and then really didn’t have any good ideas.
• Expect extra charges and factor such charges into your budget. Procrastinating may work for your schedule, but expect to pay more if you shop online and require shipping. You will probably need to expedite shipping if you expect to have gifts delivered on time. Verify the delivery date before making any purchases. Paying more for shipping may outweigh the hassle of driving to store after store searching for gifts. Online retailers like Amazon may even offer selective delivery on Christmas Eve. • Check store hours. Some stores offer extended shopping hours to meet the needs of last-minute shoppers. You may be able to visit early morning or late at night to skip the crowds. Certain department stores time sales with these extended hours, such as “early bird” or “night owl” specials, so you may even be rewarded for procrastinating. • Shop smaller retailers. One way to avoid the hassles that often come with holiday shopping is to patronize smaller, independent shops. Chances are the crowds will be smaller at these shops and you may have access to a more unique selection of gifts than you would find at the nearby mall.
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Holidays potentially hazardous to pets The holiday season is full of joy. But in the midst of decorating and socializing, pet owners may overlook the needs of their pets. Hectic schedules and homes full of unusual décor can throw pets off-kilter. No pet owner wants their pet to feel uncomfortable or suffer any injuries, so it’s important that owners exercise caution with the following items come the holiday season. • Bones: Is turkey on the menu for the family feast? If so, resist the urge to toss some bones and scraps to dogs or cats. Small bones or bone chips can become lodged in the digestive tracts of pets and cause serious injury. If you want to provide your pet with a holiday treat, choose a safer, store-bought bone. • Aromatic oils: The holidays are not the same without the familiar scent of mint, cinnamon or pine. Some people resort to scented candles or aromatherapy oils to create the perfect holiday ambiance. But some synthetic
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aromas or even natural extracts can be toxic to cats and dogs. Stick to nontoxic items and keep them well out of the pet’s reach. • Chocolate and other sweets: An abundance of treats seems to be par for the course during the holiday season. Dogs should avoid all chocolate, but dark chocolate poses a particularly serious threat. Chocolate can cause agitation, elevated heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, and even death. In addition, candy or cookies sweetened with the artificial sweetener xylitol can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure for dogs. • Pine needles and trees: When ingested, pine needles can puncture the intestines of pets. In search of an easy drink, dogs and cats may be drawn to the fresh water reservoir of live trees, increasing the likelihood that they knock over a Christmas tree, injuring themselves and causing damage around the house. Trees should be properly secured, and fallen needles should be promptly discarded. • Tinsel and decorations: Skip the tinsel if you have a cat. Felines are likely to mistake tinsel for a toy. Eating tinsel can cause severe damage to a cat’s intestinal tract, as it may get caught in the stomach while the rest of it continues to pass through the intestines. Tinsel also may wrap around the tongue, increasing the cat’s risk of choking.
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Ornaments also are tempting playthings. Cats may pounce on glass ornaments, breaking them and suffering injury. Keep pets in mind when selecting tree ornaments, and opt for unbreakable ornaments when possible. • Electrical cords: The American Animal Hospital Association says holiday lights mean more electrical cords for kittens and puppies to chew. Secure all cords and keep them out of reach of pets. • Candles: The subtle flicker of a lit candle can add ambiance to a space. But all it takes is the swish of a tail or the pat of a paw to knock over a candle and spark a fire. Never leave lit candles unattended. If you have boisterous pets, opt for LED simulated candles instead. • Alcohol: Spirits are sometimes a part of celebrations, but alcoholic beverages should be kept out of reach of pets. Alcohol suppresses the immune system, and it can result in significant health issues for pets who consume it. The holiday season is a time for celebration. Ensure that these festivities are as safe for pets as they are enjoyable.
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Christmas stockings allegedly evolved from three sisters who were too poor to afford a marriage dowry and were, therefore, doomed to a life of prostitution. They were saved, however, when the wealthy Bishop Saint Nicholas of Smyrna (the precursor to Santa Claus) crept down their chimney and generously filled their stockings with gold coins.
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Few foods receive the fanfare of turkey come the holiday season. The National Turkey Federation says Americans eat 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving and another 22 million on Christmas. An additional 19 million enjoy turkey as part of their Easter celebrations. Though turkey is enjoyed throughout the year, it is most popular during the holiday season. Some celebrants may want to know more about this beloved bird before sinking their teeth into their next holiday meal. The following turkey tidbits may surprise you. • Turkeys are large game birds that are closely related to chickens, pheasants and quail. • The turkey’s scientific name is “meleagris gallopavo,” which is the wild turkey from which the domesticated turkey many people eat descends. There is another species of turkey known as the ocellated turkey, which is native to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. • By the early 1900s, the wild turkey neared extinction. Restoration projects have increased the number of turkeys from approximately 30,000 birds back then to nearly seven million now. • Despite their size, turkeys can fly in the wild. They often perch in trees to sleep to protect themselves from predators. Some domesticated turkeys may not fly because they have been bred to be overly large to produce more breast meat. • The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds. • A male turkey is called a “tom” or a “gobbler,” while female turkeys are referred to as “hens.” Only the male will make the familiar gobbling sound, which is used to attract mates. • A hen is smaller than a gobbler and does not have the distinctive beard of modified feathers that gobblers have on their breasts.
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Males also have sharp spurs on their legs for fighting. • Male and female turkeys also can be differentiated by their droppings. Male droppings are spiral-shaped, while females’ look like the letter J. • Both genders of turkey have snoods (the dangling appendage on the face) as well as red wattles under their chins. • A hen can lay about 10 to 12 eggs over a period of two weeks. The eggs will incubate for 28 days before hatching. Baby turkeys are called “poults.” • Turkeys and peacocks may look similar, but they are not closely related. • Turkeys have excellent vision due to their eyes being located on the sides of their head. This gives the birds periscopic vision. • The gizzard is a part of the turkey’s stomach that contains tiny stones that the bird has swallowed. The stones facilitate the digestion process. • Benjamin Franklin did not support the bald eagle as the nation’s symbol, feeling the turkey would be a better choice. In a letter to his daughter, he wrote, “He [bald eagle] is a rank coward; the little king-bird, not bigger than a sparrow, attacks him boldly and drives him out of the district. For in truth, the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America. Eagles have been found in all countries, but the turkey was peculiar to ours …” • Turkeys will have 3,500 feathers at maturity. Rumor has it the costume worn by the “Sesame Street” character “Big Bird” is made of turkey feathers. • The turkey shares its name with a country. But why? A turkey bears some resemblance to the guinea fowl. Though it is native to eastern Africa, the guinea fowl was imported to Europe through the Ottoman Empire and came to be called the “turkey-cock” or “turkey-hen.” When settlers in the New World began to send similarlooking fowl back to Europe, they were mistakenly called “turkeys.” • Despite an abundance of turkeys being eaten between November and January, June is National Turkey Month.
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Continued from page B4 Similarly, the pet may be skittish and lash out at the child. Adults busy with holiday obligations may be easily distracted and miss how their child is interacting with the new pet. * Once the glow of the holidays wear off, children may be disillusioned with the new responsibility that has fallen into their hands. They may not like the responsibility that comes with being a good pet owner. Reputable pet breeders and animal shelters often discourage individuals from adopting or purchasing pets as holiday gifts. Many organizations and animal businesses require a careful vetting of potential pet parents to ensure the animal will be placed with a family and in a home that is suitable. Animal welfare groups warn that an estimated 50 percent of pets adopted during the holidays end up right back at shelters. This can scar the pet. Avoid the temptation of giving a companion animal as a present. If it is your intention to gift an animal, talk to the gift recipient and discuss the pros and cons beforehand. Then you can work together and make the right decision for all parties involved, including the pet.
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No holiday celebration is complete until eggnog has been served
The holiday season is rife with tradition, from Christmas trees to lighting displays to visits with Santa Claus at the local mall. Families reunite come the holiday season to exchange gifts, enjoy meals together and do a little catching up along the way. But the holiday season also is synonymous with parties. Whether it’s to enjoy an office holiday party, a gathering with family and friends or a more intimate gathering at home, such celebrations are a big part of the holiday season and a main reason why this is such a festive and beloved time of year. As this is a season of celebrating, it’s good to remember that no holiday party is truly complete until eggnog has been served. Enjoyed almost exclusively during the holiday season, eggnog is as much a staple of holiday celebrations as stockings hung by the chimney with care. This year, impress your holiday guests with the following recipe for “Excellent Eggnog” Excellent Eggnog Serves 8 8 Large eggs, preferably organic 21/4 cups superfine sugar 8 ounces brandy 8 ounces rum 4 ounces bourbon 1 quart milk Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish 1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, setting the whites aside for a moment. 2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the yolks with a hand mixer until completely combined. Add the sugar and beat until it reaches a creamy consistency. 3. Add the brandy, rum and bourbon, and then the milk, beating well. 4. In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form (be sure before beating the whites that you have cleaned and thoroughly dried the beaters). 5. Fold the egg whites into the yolk-sugar-alcohol mixture. Refrigerate the mix until well chilled (at least 3 hours). 6. Stir to recombine as needed. Serve the eggnog in mugs, topping each serving with some nutmeg.
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How to make your holiday party unique Entertaining season is in full swing, and many people’s social calendars are filled with parties, dinners and family gatherings. For those serving as host or hostess, setting your event apart from others can be challenging but not impossible. Explore these ideas to breathe new life into holiday parties. • Choose a creative date. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day tend to be the busiest of the holiday season, so think about hosting your event outside of this four-week span. A pre-Thanksgiving party or something in mid-January may be more amenable to busy guests. Parties that fall outside of the usual time period may be a welcome change for guests who are sim-
ply stretched too thin during the heart of the holiday season. • Choose an unusual party time. Cocktail parties are the norm come the holiday season, so switch things up for your soirée. Host a brunch or luncheon, which figures to be less expensive than cocktail or dinner parties. • Invite children to the event. For a departure from the more typical adults-only holiday parties, include children in the festivities this year. Seeing the magic of the holidays through the eyes of children can add life to your party, and it can save you and your guests the cost of childcare. • Create a photo montage. Collect images of your guests from the last year and
create a slide show. Guests will likely enjoy reliving the previous 12 months and look forward to making some memories in the year to come. • Throw a party you would love to attend. Instead of thinking of ways to make your party the best or the most unique for guests, figure out your likes and what makes you comfortable. If you are relaxed and enjoying yourself, there’s a good chance that demeanor will rub off on your guests. The holiday season is littered with parties, many of which are difficult to distinguish from one another. But party hosts can take several steps to set their shindigs apart from other holiday gatherings.
Did you know? Thousands of people congregate in Times Square every year to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve. Millions more around the world watch the event on television. This world famous tradition dates back to 1904, when the New York Times relocated to what was then known as Longacre Square. The paper convinced the city to rename the area in its honor, and the area was soon deemed “Times Square.” At the end of his newspaper’s first year in its new location, Times owner Adolph Ochs held a large bash, complete with fireworks and other festivities. The party became a year-end tradition. But a few years later fireworks were banned by city officials, so the Times had to come up with another spectacle for its party. They hired Jacob Starr to build a wood-and-iron ball that weighed 700 pounds and was illuminated with 100 25-watt light bulbs. Sign maker Artkraft
Strauss was responsible for lowering the ball, which slowly descended from a special flagpole at midnight on New Year’s Eve, marking the beginning of the ball-dropping tradition. The Times Square illuminated ball was lowered almost every year since then, except in observance of wartime blackouts in 1942 and 1943. This iconic New Year’s symbol has been redesigned seven times through the years. The ball is now 12 feet in diameter and weighs nearly 12,000 pounds — about the same as four compact cars combined. The ball is covered in 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles that vary in size and is illuminated by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs. The Times Square ball is capable of producing a palette of more than 16 million vibrant colors and billions of patterns and now stands as a permanent fixture atop One Times Square.
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Although New Year’s Eve parties tend to be similar from year to year, hosts can explore the many ways to make their celebrations stand out from those of years past. This handy guide provides ideas to your get creative juices flowing. • Establish a color palette. Many people equate New Year’s Eve with the gold and silver hues of champagne. However, you can use any festive color for your party. Use the same colors on everything from invitations to dinnerware to take-home favors. • Encourage guest input. Guests understand the cost of hosting and the amount of planning necessary to throw a festive party, and many will likely reach out to ask what they can do or bring. Figure out in advance which aspects of the party you want your guests to take care of so you have a ready answer when the inquiries start rolling in.
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• Keep musical tastes in mind. A fun party usually includes an array of familiar songs and music that appeals to the masses. When compiling a party playlist, choose songs guests are sure to know and love. Mix these in with a few of your favorites. You can even ask guests to provide the names of three favorite songs when they RSVP. • Dim the lights. Bright lights can make guests feel intimidated and awkward. Set the mood by turning off overhead lights, opting for ambient lighting instead. For a fun effect, string holiday lights around the room or use a portable disco ball to spread sparkling colors on the floor and ceiling. Candles are another option for intimate affairs, but should be avoided as a safety measure if you’re having a large crowd. • Set out New Year’s fill-in-the-blank cards. Encourage guest participation with an entertaining idea. Print out small cards that guests have to complete. Phrases like, “The bad habit I want to quit is ___” or “____ was the silliest thing I did last year,” can be fun to do and share. Guests can take turns guessing whose card is being read. • Have the party catered. Unless you want to spend the evening in and out of the kitchen, invest in catering. Guests of a late party won’t expect a three course meal. However, platters of sandwiches, appetizers and other little munchies will fit the bill. Remember, caterers may book up fast this time of year, so be sure to reserve service well in advance of your party. • Create a specialty drink. In addition to toasting champagne or sparkling wine, serve a specialty drink creation. This can be a beverage that ties into your color scheme or the theme of the party. Dessert drinks, such as chocolate martinis or vanilla cake-flavored vodka mixers, may be the right flavor for your affair. As the host, you should remember to provide nonalcoholic alternatives as well. • Consider more substantial food after midnight. Encourage guests to eat more and drink less once the clock has struck midnight. Casseroles and other baked dishes are easy to make in advance and have on hand. A breakfast buffet of pancakes, toast and omelets also will fill guests up with something more substantial than chips and dips. New Year’s Eve parties are a great way to reflect on the last year and look forward to a new one, and hosts can take steps to make their parties memorable for all the right reasons.
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As a calendar year winds down, many people like to reflect on the preceding 12 months. The end of the year can be a great time for personal reflection, but also an interesting time to look back on the more notable events that took place across the globe since the most recent turn of the calendar year. The following are some of the more notable world events to unfold in 2014. • An outbreak of the Ebola virus begins in West Africa in February. The outbreak infects and even kills thousands of people, and remains a concern throughout the year, both in Africa and across the globe. • The Seattle Seahawks dominate the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, which becomes the most viewed television event in the United States. More than 111 million viewers tuned in to watch the game, which took place on February 2 in East Rutherford, NJ. Despite concerns about weather-related events in the weeks leading up to the big game, the game was ultimately played in relatively mild conditions. • The Olympic Winter Games begin in Sochi, Russia in February. Similar to the Super Bowl, the Sochi games are surrounded by weather concerns, as many speculate that Sochi’s climate is simply not cold enough to host the Olympic Winter Games. The weather does raise concerns once the Games commence, but the events go on with little interruption. • Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears over the Gulf of Thailand. The Boeing 777 airliner, which took off in March and was carrying 239 people, had yet to be found at press time. • Boko Haram, an Islamist Jihadist and terrorist organization, claims responsibility for the April abduction of nearly 300 female students from a government school in Nigeria. Citing safety concerns, the government had closed the school in the weeks prior to the abduction, only reopening to allow students to take final exams. The students had yet to be released at press time. • Felipe VI ascends to the Spanish throne in June after his father, King Juan Carlos I, abdicates. Juan Carlos I became the fourth European monarch to abdicate in a little over a year, following Pope Benedict XVI
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(February 2013), Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (April 2013) and Belgium’s King Albert II (July 2013). • In July, tensions between Israel and Palestine boil over once again after three Israeli teenagers are kidnapped and murdered and one Palestinian teenager is killed in retaliation. Many people are killed in the resulting conflict, which includes missile strikes and a ground invasion. • By a 55 percent majority, the people of Scotland vote “No” to an independence referendum that would have separated the country from the United Kingdom. More than 3.6 million Scots voted in the September referendum, which would have ended a centuries-old union had the people of Scotland voted for independence. • New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter plays the final game of his career on September 28. In an ironic twist, the game is played at Boston’s Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees’ fiercest rival.
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Gov’t invests in youth pursuing trades careers BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The B.C. government is making teens’ transition from school shoes to work boots as seamless as possible with significant funding for trades training. The Industry Training Authority, which leads and coordinates B.C.’s skilled trades system, is giving school districts 59 and 60 each $20,000 to continue their Secondary School Apprenticeship Program into the 2014-2015 school year. They’re two of 26 school districts across the province that will receive between $20,000 and $40,000 in funding for SSA programs. In all, $770,000 will be distributed. “Our government is working to ensure that our youth are
equipped with the skills they need for careers in our growing economy,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North, in a press release. SSA programs allow students who are 15 years old and older, in Grades 10, 11 and 12, to begin the work based training component of an apprenticeship program while still in high school. Students in SSA programs are able to receive a credit toward both a high school diploma and an apprenticeship. They graduate with 16 high school credits and 480 work based training hours that count towards their trade credential. “SSA has enabled me to do what I love,” said Samantha Smith, a former student who is now working as an apprentice. “I got to start my career early, I got to use my hands, and I still got to complete high school, which was important to me.” The funding, announced Dec. 9, 2014, will help school districts cover staffing costs that will support and guide youth through the B.C. apprenticeship system, and help them to secure jobs and employer sponsorship. “Building a skilled workforce for the future depends
on the youth of today,” said Erin Johnston, director of training delivery at ITA. “Our goal is to support the B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint objective and increase youth participation for continuing into apprenticeship and a skilled trades career by making sure we are providing the best support to youth along the apprenticeship pathway.” In the 2013-2015 school year there were 952 new students registered SSA programs across B.C., representing a 7.5 per cent increase from the previous year. As of Oct. 31, 2014, there were 1,732 youth apprentices registered in SSA programs across the province.
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On December 11, 2014, 600 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 120.00-129.00 D3 - D4 Cows 104.00-117.00 Holstein Cows 90.00-112.00 Heiferettes 130.00-155.00 Bologna Bulls 122.00-142.00 Feeder Bulls 130.00-153.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Cow/calf pairs younger N/A Cow/calf pairs older N/A Older Cows N/A Milk Cows N/A
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Photo Credit Brenda Piper Yellowhead Road and Bridge Social Club president Morris Kapacila presents a cheque for $500 to the North Peace SPCA’s Candace Buchamer on Fri., Dec. 12.
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Farewell, Mayor Jarvis
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One of Jarvis’s oldest friends, Tom Lavigne, a former Taylor resident who now resides in Burnaby, B.C., MCed Jarvis’s tribute. “I know there’s going to be a lot of nice things said about Fred tonight. Hard working, amazing, fun loving, all these nice flowery, descriptive adjectives you’re going to use,” he said. “I want to share my favourite adjective of Fred Jarvis right off the hop, and the word is sneaky. Fred’s one of those quiet, sneaky kind of guys.”
Lavigne went on to say that, over the years, Jarvis has had a way of quietly suggesting things to him that, at the time, seemed like they were his idea. “Somehow, Fred convinced me that it was going to be fun to enter a float into the gold panning days parade. And if I just dressed in this costume, it would all be fun. And it was, sort of,” Lavigne said. Another time, Jarvis encouraged him to try his hand at curling, saying that it would be a good way to meet people. But what Jarvis failed to mention was that, for a 40-year-old who’s never curled, there was a good chance of pulling one’s groin, slipping, and banging his head on the ice. “Watch out for the quiet ones, they’re going to go very, very far,” Lavigne said. Mayor Lori Ackerman, of Fort St. John, related how Jarvis is like Obi-Wan Kenobi, of Star Wars, in that he bestows pearls of wisdom when he speaks, much like the fictional
character who guides the young Luke Skywalker. “He might talk about a topic and you try and figure out where he’s going with it, but all of a sudden, there’s a zinger,” she said. “He’s shown such remarkable leadership in the region.” Ida Campbell, school trustee, shared how Jarvis helped her when she was new to her role. “Fred has given me a lot of advice, as when I was first trustee. I will always remember, he said, listen, be true to yourself, be true to your community, and be honest. That was the best words that Fred gave me, and I appreciate that,” she said. After his long service, Jarvis was humbled by the words of appreciation that his friends have shared with him since he announced he was not going to run for mayor again. “I had so many people say, you’ve got to run, you need to run. And I could not really see where my value was that they seem to see,” he said, in an interview with the Northeast News. “But once I said, no, I’m not running, people came to me and they talked with me about how I did things that they noticed . . . how I helped through the times when they were just not doing so well, because I think whether you’re the mayor or anything else, I hope that they’ll change in the future, because that’s what gives me a feeling of life, is to be able to help people,” he said. A photo slideshow offered a trip down memory lane for many, and final speeches by Taylor’s new mayor, Rob Fraser, and Jarvis, wrapped up the evening. As a congratulatory gift, Fraser presented Jarvis with a large, decorative key, symbolizing that he is always welcome among all of his neighbours and friends, in his own community and further afield.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Fred Jarvis takes the podium at his farewell tribute to say a few words about his 35-year commitment to Taylor.
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trees create jobs. The province of BC has over 450 Christmas Tree Growers that produce 900,000 Christmas trees annually. Artificial trees are more convenient than real trees but do require a fair amount of storage space each year. Artificial trees are made from nonrenewable petroleum. Over 75% of artificial trees are made in China from metal plastics that contain toxic lead and PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic. In the case of a fire, hazardous and toxic fumes are released. Artificial trees are significantly more expensive than real trees and on average are replaced every 3 or 4 years. Unfortunately artificial trees are not recyclable and often end up in a landfill for years and years. So decorate a fresh tree this year and bring back the childhood smells of Christmas. You can check the online information Ministry of Forests, Lands at www.for.gov. bc.ca to access the FREE USE CHRISTMAS TREE PERMIT. You may chop one tree from Crown Land portions or logging roads (within three metres of the edge of the road) or the Hydro right-of-way. You need to stay away from private land, parks and rivers, lakes and streams and it’s recommended that you have a printed permit copy in your possession when felling a tree. Whatever choice you make, do take the time to have a Merry Christmas with loved ones and Season’s Greetings from all of us at the Charlie Lake Conservation Society. Submitted article, Charlie Lake Conservation Society
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Petronas LNG delay not due to B.C., Coleman says By Tom Fletcher, Prince George Free Press
Malaysian oil and gas giant Petronas has put off its final investment decision on a large-scale liquefied natural gas project until some time in 2015, but it’s not because of B.C.’s taxes and conditions, says Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman. Pacific Northwest LNG, a consortium led by Petronas for a pipeline and terminal at the Prince Rupert port, issued a statement Wednesday citing construction costs and federal approvals it still needs for a pipeline and plants worth $36 billion. “Costs associated with the pipeline and LNG facility
remain challenging and must be reduced further before a positive final investment decision can be undertaken,” the statement says. “At the same time, Pacific Northwest LNG will continue to work to secure necessary regulatory and other approvals from the government of Canada.” Coleman said he was consulted on the statement and remains optimistic about the project going ahead. The province set its tax and greenhouse gas rules for LNG projects during the fall legislature session, and completed agreements with the Nisga’a Nation to allow a gas pipeline to pass through their territory to the coast. “It was always clear that once they got our piece completed, they would move on to making sure their numbers across the board with their partners work,” Coleman said. “That’s the pipeline, the upstream cost for gas plants, that’s the LNG plant itself, which they would build in Port Edward.” Petronas CEO Shamsul Azhar Abbas said the decision will be made as soon as possible. “This is vital in light of the current intense market environment and for Pacific
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Unique New Year’s traditions from across the world
Some people may find it strange to withstand freezing temperatures and gusty winds for hours on end just to stand in the center of Times Square in New York City to catch a glimpse of a bejeweled ball drop at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Yet this tradition may seem tame when compared to other unique rituals that take place around the world come New Year’s Eve. North Americans may be singing “Auld Lang Syne” and toasting to good fortune with a glass of bubbly, but elsewhere traditions can be somewhat more eccentric. In some spots of South America, for example, revelers put on brightly colored underwear to ring in the New Year. Red underpants signal a person looking for love, while yellow means they’re seeking money. The following are some other unique New Year’s traditions. • Tossing the dishes: In Denmark, individuals toss dishes at other people’s front doors. Those who end up with the greatest number of broken dishes at their home’s threshold are considered lucky, as they have an abundance of loyal friends.
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• Right foot: Start off the new year on the right foot by literally stepping forward with your right foot at exactly 12:00 a.m. in Argentina. • Burning in effigy: People in Ecuador burn photographs and paper-filled scarecrows at midnight. This is to look away from the past and bring good fortune for the future. • Good grapes: Spain residents attempt to stuff 12 grapes in their mouths at midnight. If they are successful, they are expected to achieve good luck for the next year. • Dressing in white: Residents of Brazil dress all in white on New Year’s Eve to ward away bad spirits. Many also gather at the beach to toss floral offerings into the water to appease the goddess Yemaja, in the hopes she will grant them requests for the upcoming year. • Good travels: In Columbia, people walk around their blocks with empty suitcases to encourage traveling in the new year.
• Ringing bells: Japanese ring all of their bells 108 times in accordance with the Buddhist belief that this will bring cleanliness. People in Japan also believe it is good luck to begin the new year smiling. • Putting up your dukes: Every year at the end of December, people in a small Peruvian village engage in fist fights to settle all of their differences. Afterward, they begin the new year with a clean slate. • First foot: Immediately after the clock strikes 12, the people of Scotland start first-footing. This means being the first person across a friend or neighbor’s threshold bearing gifts of food, whiskey and financial prosperity. People in Greece celebrate in much the same way via the tradition of Pothariko. • Molten tin: In Finland, residents find the nearest piece of tin to melt. The molten tin is poured into a horseshoeshaped ladle and then dropped into cold water. The ran-
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dom shapes that form are interpreted in various ways to indicate what’s to come in the year ahead. • Feats of skill: Single women in Belarus spend New Year’s Eve hoping to increase their odds of getting married. Ladies compete in games to see who will be the next to get hitched. These games may include seeing who will be the first to be approached by a rooster. The winner is the next person to become betrothed. • Appliance toss: In downtown Johannesburg, South African locals throw old appliances out of their windows to ring in the new year. • All things round: Round-shaped foods are served and consumed in the Philippines. Filipinos believe round shapes that represent coins symbolize prosperity. From suitcase to fistfights to eating round fruits, the traditions of welcoming the new year are varied around the world.
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least number of votes,” said Chris Cvik, reading the procedure bylaw to the board. Since Ackerman was the first to be nominated, Cvik allowed her to call heads or tails. She called heads, the winning side. Nominations for the position of vice chair followed. Leonard Hebert, Area D director, and Taylor’s new mayor Rob Fraser were nominated. Karen Goodings also received a nomination, but she declined it. “I don’t think it would be appropriate for me to run against Director Hebert . . . but thank you for the nomination,” she said. Board members voted by secret ballot,
and Mayor Fraser was announced as the new vice chair. After just a short break, Ackerman took her new seat, and resumed the meeting after a few preliminary remarks. “Just before we get started, I can sincerely say that I am a huge supporter of democracy, but I’ve never seen a coin involved . . . recognizing the tight race, that means that we’re all in this together,” she said. “Our forefathers dealt with change, so will we deal with change. And it’s just how we perceive the future and how we guide our jurisdiction through it.”
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Lori Ackerman is the new chair of the Peace River Regional District.
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Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Photo Credit Brenda Piper Yellowhead Road and Bridge Social Club president Morris Kapacila presents a cheque for $500 to Arlene Ruttan of the Salvation Army.
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE
On December 15, 2014, 430 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 120.00-129.00 D3 - D4 Cows 104.00-117.00 Holstein Cows 90.00-112.00 Heiferettes 130.00-155.00 Bologna Bulls 122.00-142.00 Feeder Bulls 130.00-153.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Cow/calf pairs younger N/A Cow/calf pairs older N/A Older Cows N/A Milk Cows N/A
STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:
195.00-209.00 208.00-229.00 215.00-236.00 220.00-251.00 242.00-270.00 275.00-306.00 295.00-338.00 315.00-349.00
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175.00-198.00 190.00-210.00 200.00-217.00 215.00-234.00 230.00-250.00 245.00-275.00 268.00-292.00 280.00-310.00
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• 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 used Christmas decorations are welcome. Call 250-7872781 or email info@fsjarts.org • 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 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. • The Nutcracker, Dec. 18-21, at the North Peace Cultural Centre. There is no more loved classical ballet than the perennial favourite The Nutcracker. Filled with fantasy and magic, it has captivated generations of families around the world making it a seasonal tradition. Join Clara as she delights in the Christmas gift of an enchanted Nutcracker that takes her on a magical journey from the comfort of her home to The Land of Snow and to The Land of Sweets. Entertained by beautiful dancers and The Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara wakens to find it was all only a dream. Studio 2 Stage and the Northern Dance Theatre Society with assistance from Stage North will present this holiday favorite. Purchase tickets at the box office. • Holiday Open House at the Community Bridge building, hosted by the North Peace Justice Society. Please join us in room 114 in the Community Bridge Building for the North Peace Justice Society Holiday Open House on Dec. 19th from 3-5 p.m.. Come and enjoy snacks and refreshments with the Board members, staff, and volunteers, and we can answer any questions and provide information on our Restorative Justice program. • My special Time with Santa. Lakeview Hotel, Roustabouts, Doin’s in the Peace Country & Beyond the Mir-
ror Photography and Artistic Endeavors present the second annual “ My Special Time With Santa” on December 20, right beside a cozy fireplace, in the breakfast room in the Lakeview Hotel from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. Even the little things can add to the stress of some holiday situations. To ensure no child misses out on their time with Santa, we are offering children & adults, with special needs an exclusive chance to see him outside of busy shopping centers. A special time for children and adults having special needs or anxiety to visit with Santa, get their pictures taken and have a great time with Santa. There is no cost for this event so everyone should be able to enjoy the season and Santa. FREE. • Countdown to Christmas at the Pomeroy Sport Centre, Dec. 20, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit! Come join us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Saturday, December 20 on the Oval. Your admission includes Christmas themed games with prizes, hot chocolate, Christmas Photo Booth, Candy Canes and more! Tickets:Regular Admission • New Year’s Eve Supper and Dance, with music by Night Sounds. This event, sponsored by the Derrick Dance Club, will start at 6 p.m. when the doors open, supper will be at 7 p.m., and dancing will go from 8 pm. to 1 a.m. Must be 19+. Event will take place at the Senior Citizens’ Hall, 10908 - 100 Street in Fort St. John. Tickets are $45 per person (call before Dec. 24th). For further information, please contact Chris at 250-785-1021, or George, 250-827-3396.
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• 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). • It’s time to Haul out the Holly! The Dawson Creek Children’s Choir (Grades 2-7) and the Dawson Creek Shor Choir (youth, Grades 8-12) bring to you a fun evening of winter and Christmas music that is sure to be enjoyable for all audiences. A mix of popular, classical, and musical theatre music sung by up to 45 Dawson Creek students. Accompanied on piano by Randi Jo Torgrimson and directed by Caitlyn Triebel and Caylee Tietjen. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 19, in the theatre at the Calvin Kruk Centre. Tickets are available at KPAC. $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors. • Midwinter’s Song. Join Dawson Creek Community Singers and Bear Mountain Brass for an entertaining evening of winter songs, Christmas carols, madrigals, and choral anthems. The program will be enjoyable for all ages and it is a fantastic opportunity to support two fairly new community groups! Event is at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 20 in the theatre at the Calvin Kruk Centre. Tickets are $15 general and $10 students and seniors. • 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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social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North, FSJ. Note: there is no meeting in December. For more info please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in FSJ. Our Settlement Program provides info, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. It also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service available in English and Spanish. Settlement Program is located at: #209 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone: 250-785-5323 Ext 22. • Royal Canadian Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323.
Dawson Creek
• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tues. 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 info. please call Pam 782-5187 or Margaret 782-3221. • ‘No matter how much time you have to spare, or what your interests are, ‘Better at Home has a volunteer opportunity for you! From mowing a lawn to hanging curtains, there are lots of ways you can help seniors in your community. It can be as simple and enjoyable as stopping in for a visit or taking someone shopping. Can you spare a little time to help a senior to remain independent in their home? Call ‘Better at Home’ at 250-782-2341 and see how easy and enjoyable volunteering can be.’ • 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. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tues. and Thurs. 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. • Stream of Life (Korean Church) 433-95 Ave Dawson Creek BC V1G 1H4 Phone 250-219-8016 Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Bible Study: 7:00 PM (Wednesday) Intercession Pry:700 PM (Thursday)
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. Chetwynd • Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Tansi Friendship Centre, 5301 South Access. 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
• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). 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 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Fort St. John Derrick Dance Club will 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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