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enues to sell the building and the land, Northern Health was unsuccessful and has proceeded to take down the facility altogether. “The first step is abatement,. In the spring when all the snow is gone we’ll take the building down,” said Steve Raper, Northern Health’s director of communications.
Crews have already begun in removing materials inside the hospital, and usable equipment has gone to non-profit groups and other stakeholders. “Whatever was usable we opened the doors up to provide to community…” Raper added. Once the land is cleared and additional site preparation is completed, it will be
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Customers to experience slight surge in current BC Hydro rates JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Expected rate increases for BC Hydro customers won’t be as steep as the 26.4 per cent over two years that was leaked by provincial media in Septem-
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Board brings back building bylaw with some changes any good merit or not is not up for debate; however, not having any building bylaw at all is totally unreasonable,” Chandler said in a letter to the board. He said that there were many ramifications to the board’s building bylaw repeal decision, not just to builders, but to homeowners and buyers as well. He noted that buyers will not be able to secure mortgage financing from some banks without building permits, get proper house and fire insurance without inspection permits, and that the decision creates issues when getting buildings appraised as appraisers can’t be positive that everything was built to code. “Some policing is better than no policing. You’ve got a real problem,” said Chandler. On Nov. 14, it was determined that a sunset clause for the building bylaw was not appropriate because rural residents wanted it repealed immediately, and PRRD building permits gave builders up to three years to finish their work. Directors were also not keen on the idea of refunding all permit fees collected since Oct. 24, 2010, totaling $468,539.29, and were concerned over the legalities of not upholding their end of the contractual permits. During the special meeting, the directors also passed a motion made by Hudson’s Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson, that directed staff to review the bylaw, and bring it to rural residents and stakeholders for extensive consultation. She suggested that it be modeled after the bylaw previous to bylaw 1996, 2011, that had been in place in the district for decades. “We’ve satisfied the wishes of one group [contractors], we have not satisfied the wishes of another [most rural residents] and I feel that that document is badly flawed,” said Johansson.
DAWSON CREEK - The controversial Building Bylaw 1996, 2011 came back to life on Dec. 2 for the purpose of amending it to please residents both for and against it. The regional district will now only enforce the building bylaw for those permits issued before the bylaw was repealed on Nov. 14, and for those residents that request a permit. Building Bylaw 1996, 2011 needed to be reinstated in order for those amendments to occur. “Today we have come up with a solution that has the potential to satisfy both [for and against], and I think that’s probably where we should go for the time being,” said Chetwynd Mayor Merlin Nichols. “This covers the middle ground that I think we’re looking for, in that, if people want or do not want to move within the system they are free to do so,” said Fort St. John alternate, Byron Stewart, moving the motion to reinstating the previous building bylaw. With the support of other directors, chair of the board, Karen Goodings, called a Notice of Motion during the district’s regular meeting on Nov. 28 to reconsider the decision to repeal the bylaw. Not all directors were in favour of reinstating the bylaw. Director of Electoral Area D Leonard Hiebert voted against the motion to bring it back, as did director of Electoral Area C Arthur Hadland, who was unable to attend the meeting in person and participated in protest over the phone. “I don’t think that we are in an emergency situation, and I think that this meeting is out of order,” said Hadland. Chief administrative office, Fred Banham, disputed Hadland’s claims, as the meeting met the 24 hour notice regulation and board members also agreed to it during their last meeting. The initial decision to repeal left actions regarding existing permits contracted with the PRRD needing to be addressed. During the Nov. 28 meeting, directors heard from Carl Chandler, owner of Celtic Homes, a residential and commercial construction company in Dawson Creek. Chandler had taken out two building permits and was looking to get a third when the board’s repeal decision was made. Chandler said that PRRD broke their contract with him when they adopted the repeal bylaw on Nov. 14. “We’re in limbo,” he said. Chandler was unable to get occupancy permits for his customers to move into their homes. The decision to repeal the bylaw, meant that the PRRD has no authority or responsibility over build1 pet will be chosen each week ing permits and building inand will be featured in the Northeast News. Each pet chosen spection. He asked that the will be entered into a draw for a building bylaw be reinstated. monthly prize supplied by the “Whether or not the new North Peace Veterinary Clinic proposed building bylaw has
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Old hospital Continued from Front page. ready for sale. “We expect the land to be sold relatively quickly, as interest already exists in the land without the building,” states a press release by Northern Health. The general contract for site removal is Mierau Contractors, and Napp Enterprises will carry out the work. “Napp are experts in the abatement of hazardous materials and hold the required permits and credentials to address the dis-
posal of hazardous materials safely,” the press release adds. Asbestos is a common hazardous material found in older buildings, such as the old hospital. “Once you expose it, you have to mitigate it,” said Raper, adding that it could have been uncovered in pipes, the ground and behind walls pushing renovation costs “through the roof.” Third party studies suggested that the facility would be unusable to Northern Health without expensive renovations that could run up $20 million. “Some parts of the building would have had to been abated and brought down, regardless,” said Raper. “When other parties came in and looked at the building … there was just no interest in it.”
After government agencies, local First Nations groups and the City of Fort St. John declined taking over the facility, the last option was selling the building and land to the private sector. While it piqued the interest of eight commercial developers, the only condition was that they didn’t want to buy the whole package. Now that the building will be removed by June, and additional site work complete by July, Northern Health will finally be able to let go of the site. Raper said that Northern Health will work closely with the City to ensure they are aware of the selling process.
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Changes to Northern Health Connections KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The Northern Health bus service that allows northerners, who need to travel long distances, to keep their health in check recently made adjustments to their services. Northern Health Connections introduced a new service between Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, making three stops a week at respective hospitals on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cost is $20 for a return trip. “The routes changed because we really listened to community feedback and watched ridership numbers throughout the region, so this aligned services to better suit the region,” explained Maureen Haley, Northern Health’s coordinator for patient transport network. However, with an additional trip between Dawson Creek to Fort St. John, Northern Health eliminated its stop in Hudson’s Hope. “The decision was made because ridership was incredibly low in Hudson’s Hope, I think we had about 12 riders in all of 2012,” ex-
plained Haley. In addition Northern Health Connections replaced the Monday departure from Fort St. John to Prince George with a Tuesday departure, returning back to the Energetic City on Wednesday. The last change was made in hopes for passengers travelling to Fort Nelson to return to their community sooner. Wednesday and Friday return trips to Fort Nelson will leave Dawson Creek at 11:45 a.m. and Fort St. John at 1:30 p.m. The route changes were also made to increase ridership, said Haley. In 2012 they saw 2,000 passengers from northeast B.C. “We definitely want to see more this year.” The cost to ride the bus starts at $20 and can go up to $80 for a medical trip to Vancouver, the only stipulation is that the passenger has a scheduled appointment with a health care practitioner, it is not dependent on the individual’s income. “That’s a common mis-
conception, it has nothing to do with low-income it just has to do with accessibility of health care service,” said Haley. The budget to run the Connections bus program is $3.3 million a year, which covers every stop across the province, from Prince Rupert to Prince George, Fort Nelson to Fort St. John down to Valemount, McBride, Kamloops and Vancouver. “We really try to look at the different routes and that’s why we increase the service between Dawson Creek and Fort St. John because the need was there.” Northern Health has provided its bus service for the last seven years. “The northern health connections program is really meant to help people with health care services that are not available in their home community,” said Haley, which includes dentistry, optometry, medical, chiropractic and specialist appointments, basically “anything that keeps the body healed and whole to help people live a healthy lifestyle.”
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Skinny is beautiful There is nothing wrong with being skinny. Quite frankly, I’m sick of those who get away with sticking up for women of various shapes by saying that ‘skinny isn’t beautiful, or pretty or realistic.’ I understand the underlying message: trying to change your body, especially if it’s through self-harm, isn’t beautiful; that a person’s worth shouldn’t be based on their shape or size. But why can’t we just say that? Why does the message have to be conveyed at the expense of the ‘skinny’ body type? I get that people who say those things think they are doing something good for society. But, whether it’s intended or not, at the end of the day they’re still putting someone down. Why has it become a taboo to say that ‘skinny is beautiful?’ Well, you know what? Skinny is beautiful. We are all beautiful. Those who diet or starve to feel skinny don’t need to be told they’re not beautiful (really, that’s the last thing they need to see or hear). What they need to know is that there are healthy ways to self acceptance. It’s futile to promote self-love by belittling one body type just to make another feel worthy. Kyla Corpuz, assistant editor
ALC is the one who needs core review How can Integrity BC not agree this appointed agency, whom the people cannot vote out, who is not accountable to any citizen, government, or judicial court, who has been reportedly overstepping/abusing their power for years, requires a core review? Integrity BC asks, “…just because the government doesn’t want to dismantle it, doesn’t mean that the government – in Bennett’s words “thinks the commission is perfect or that every piece of land that was put in there, should be there.” What exactly do those ominous words mean for the ALC?” ANSWER: We hope it means that no longer will the ALC be able to continue to put forestry land (barely or not suitable for agriculture) into the Land Reserve for our grandchildren to try to farm? To erroneously reflect it is doing a good job of preserving agriculture land, while it
consistently lets out our best No. 1, 2 & 3 land to cities, then adds or preserves non-farmland like ours in the reserve to show that the Reserve is as intact as ever. We hope it means no longer will it be able to allow us to only farm our property, in the face of 4 expert agrologists who agree it is not farmable? The act of taking away any use for our land is prohibited by law in our Canadian Constitution. Non-transparent is any data showing how much No. 1, 2 & 3 land it has let out compared to how much No. 4, 5 & 6 it includes to keep the numbers looking good. This idealistic agency which was given unlimited power to save our foodlands has failed here in the north, and I suspect in all of BC. The last 20 of the 30-year reign of the LC, we have seen more loss of our foodlands from direct decisions made by the LC than ever happened before it was
initiated. Again, honest stats would show how successful or unsuccessful it really is. We have been asking for help for a long time for someone to insist the LC justify their actions. Two heroes stepped up to the plate – The Honorable Pat Pimm & The Honorable Bill Bennett. Because Mr. Pimm did not cross his T’s and dot his I’s is not the issue. That would be akin to a hero standing up in the courtroom and saying, ”I SAW Al Capone kill the victim!” and Integrity BC saying, “that man does not have the procedural right to speak from that position – he must be removed from the courtroom.” Stop picking on Mr. Pimm for petty proprietory errors and please recognize they are trying to do the right thing. Most of us do better when we are accountable for our actions—I don’t doubt that includes the LC. Jo Middleton, Fort St. John, B.C.
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ARTS&CULTURE New LGBTQ group sets sights on centre JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The gay rights movement has come a long way in the past decade, but anyone living as a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or questioning community can tell you that homophobia is still prevalent across Canada. With the goal of developing a drop-in resource centre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning community in the region, the Peace Rainbow Centre Society officially formed on Nov. 21. Lead by Andre Hall, the society’s first board was elected and governing bylaw reviewed. Their vision of the Peace Rainbow Centre is a non-profit organization that offers a free, safe, and private environment for anyone. Hall said their office will have a back door, for those in the LGBTQ community who wish to remain anonymous. He hopes to also establish a phone line and provide resources to schools and educators for them to better understand and address LGBTQ
issues. Hall recognizes that they will likely have to fundraise and rely on donations for start-up money, until they are eligible for provincial and other grants. “We’re not going to be counsellors, so if there is somebody that has some issues and needs help, we’re going to make sure that they get referred and we’re going to care as a friend,” said Hall. “We’re going to be working with different groups and organizations and people in the community very closely and seeing what they need. We’re not going to reinvent the wheel, we’re actually going to pull from different resources and discuss as a board ‘Is this what we want in the centre, is this going to be helpful for people?’” he added. They have established eight key principles: to provide a physical space for the LGBTQ community, to provide an inclusive gathering space for all people, to create a central location of information and support for the LGBTQ community, to improve recognition and growth and stature of the community, to foster partnerships and region-wide collaborations, provide educational material that will promote a better
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“Everyone told me I couldn’t do it, they go, ‘Oh you’re going to get beat up, you’re going to get hurt, you can’t have a drag show in Surrey,’....I just did it,” he said. Hall said that a resource centre is necessary for the community, with homophobic related violence and bullying being a reality for some in high school and others in the community.
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First year for nordic family fun day JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The snow has arrived in the Peace Region, and while some are already hoping for summer, members of the Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association are enjoying the trails while they last. On Dec. 7 the Association is hosting a Family Fun Day at their location on Radar Lake Road, a few kilometres from the Bear Mountain Wind Park, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The day is an opportunity for those interested in cross-country skiing to learn more about the club, sport basics, and information about purchasing skis. According to the Association president and youth coach, Chris Garwah, youth membership has almost doubled to 39 students since he began coaching six years ago. He expects even more youth this season. “The club is growing we’re doing more things, and this [event] is one of the things we’re doing. I think that there
are a lot of parents [getting involved because], their kids are in the program and they borrowed skis and are now interested in buying skis...and that’s the emphasis behind this,” Garwah said. The youth program runs every Saturday from January to March at the trails, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There are youth skis available for borrowing, and the cost of the program is $40 plus membership fees. Once a membership is purchased, members are free to use over 25 km worth of classic and skate skiing trails whenever they feel. Some members even ski in the middle of the night with headlamps. Garwah said that not only does skiing offer an excuse to be outside in the winter, it also offers the opportunity to be in nature. “You are typically in the wilderness which is not just exciting, but there’s always a reconnection with our soul when we are out in nature, and I think that really attracts people,” he said about why people join. The club was formed in 1988, has 140 members, three warming shelters, and a cabin. Since forming the club has received over $2 million worth of investment into its trail system. They rely on volunteers, donations, and sponsorships to keep running. For more information email info@ nordicski.ca
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December is Accessible Parking Awareness Month KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – It’s that time of year again, when shopping centres and downtown stores are flooded with
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the good spots are taken and we swear the trip is only 30 seconds. But, with all the excuses able-bodied drivers come up with, none of them are acceptable, warns the Fort St. John Mayor’s Disability Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee is hoping to partner with businesses to help raise awareness on accessible parking. “The access to these designated parking spots relies on the goodwill of the public to not abuse the system,” reads a letter by Lori Slater, the MDAC chair. “Education is key to preventing such abuse, to ensure that people leave those spots for people who really need them.” While municipal bylaw enforcement officers enforce city owned parking spaces, it’s up to business owners and administrators to overlook private parking lots.
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December 5, 2013• The North Pole News • A Special Supplement • Page 9 Special parking is reserved for those who need extra width of the stall to get in and out of their vehicles using a wheelchair, crutches, cane or other mobility aid, it’s also in place for those who can’t walk very far because of health reasons. However, while these spots are marked as accessible only, able-bodied drivers are still known to take advantage of it.
Some common examples of abuse are: improperly displaying the placard, individuals who continue to use the card but don’t need it, placards remaining in a vehicle while someone who doesn’t need it uses it, people without a placard using a stall and transporting someone with a mobility impairment and using a designat-
The access of these designated parking spots relies on the goodwill of the public to not abse the system
ed stall even though that person isn’t leaving the vehicle. There are many different ways for a business owner or employee to approach someone who has parked in an accessible spot, but doesn’t appear to have a disability or who doesn’t have a placard in their vehicle. Slater suggests using those opportunities to help educate the individual, by striking up a conversation that offers the person information on accessible parking spots. For someone who doesn’t appear to be visibly disabled, Slater suggests offering assistance to the person, because not all disabilities are seen with the eye.
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DAWSON CREEK - After only eight months of fundraising and seeking sponsorship, Devereaux Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) has successfully purchased and installed a new playground for its students. Former PAC president Leanne Esau, said that with the help of several donations from local companies and School District 59—who found them a good deal on equipment, removed the old playground, and installed the new one— the school was able to have the new playground ready for the students once they arrived in September. “We had a great team. The school district was a very good partner in this project and they enabled us to act expediently at a cost that we could afford. Originally, we thought that $50,000 or $60,000 was going to be our budget and we thought, ‘Wow what can we do with that,’” Esau said. The total cost of the playground equipment, not including installation, was $34,000. Principal, Jacqueline Catchpole, said that the students’ excitement started when they found out they were getting a new playground, and has continued ever since. “Having a structure that actually excites and engages them is huge for that [physical health] because before we were just seeing students walk around and talk with their friends and not really being physically active and this has got a whole bunch more of them outside and moving,” she said, crediting the success of the project to the PAC. According to Catchpole, local businesses were not hesitant to get involved and were generous towards their cause. Encana donated $5,000 towards the project. Brian Lieverse, community relations with Encana, said that their employees live in the community and that they want to work towards making it a better place. “By helping out the schools, whether it’s the playground equipment or helping with some of the inside education and
some of the programs like that, that’s beneficial for everyone in the community and we want to continue being apart of the community growing forward and there are a lot of good reasons why we want to be involved,” Lieverse said. Other donors include: Murphy Oil, Brocor Construction, Terra Max Contracting Ltd., Shell, Raptor Controls, and the Peace River Regional District. Students also participated in a craft sale and bake sale to raise money for the equipment. “They would have some of the ownership of it, appreciate the money and the costs involved in getting that much money,” said Esau, on why they wanted to have the kids involved in fundraising. Current PAC president, Naomi Skopnik, attended elementary school at Devereaux and said that she remembers the previous playground being installed, over 20 years ago. The old wooden playground was unengaging to students and often caused splinters. Next, the PAC is working on fundraising to buy interactive smart boards for classrooms.
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PRRD Briefs: Nov. 28 JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca
DISTRICT HOSPITAL PROVISIONAL BUDGET PREPARED The 2014 provisional hospital budget was approved by directors on Nov. 28. The budget will allow operations to continue until the 2014 annual budget is adopted. Total expected revenue and expenditures are $15,076,554, with $9,187,516 of tax requisition from the electoral area, $4,950,921 of tax requisition from the municipalities, and $900,617 from the transfer from reserves.
FOREIGN WORKERS MAY RETURN TO MINE In a letter to the Peace River Regional District board, former MLA for Peace River South, Blair Lekstrom, now senior advisor to the chairman of HD Mining International Ltd., said that the company is committed to training and employing local First Nations and non-First Nations people if the mine moves to full development. There are currently 28 temporary foreign workers on site, extracting coal for the purpose of a bulk sample. Some directors were concerned if whether the company would follow-through with their commitment, if the mine is developed. DIRECTORS WILL WAIT FOR TATE CREEK DISCUSSIONS Directors will wait until after the pub-
lic consultation meeting on Dec. 2, before making their official comments to School District 59 over their proposed closure of the Tate Creek school. Director of Electoral Area C, Arthur Hadland, expressed concern over the possible closure of the rural school, believing that rural schools are at the heart of the community. Leonard Hiebert, director of area D, said that the school board’s proposal has been met with a lot of opposition, but that the school’s enrollment was down . “There’s going to be a major impact on the community if that school shuts down,” Hiebert said.
FSJ SOCCER CLUBS SHOOT FOR PRRD FUNDING The Fort St. John Soccer Club and the Fort St. John Women’s Soccer League are hoping to build a new indoor soccer facility to accommodate practices during the winter months. They requested that the regional district help with the construction and maintenance costs. Their request was referred to the joint meeting between Fort St. John, Taylor and Electoral Areas B and C, where regional recreational activities will be discussed. Continued on Page 12.
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LGBTQ Centre Continued from Page 7. One attendee of the Nov. 21 meeting commented that a boy in her daughter’s school was beat up and bullied simply because other students thought he was gay. Hall believes that many LGBTQ members growing up in Dawson Creek and other small towns want to leave because of that reason.
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• Oct. 20 – Dec. 8: The North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre Baby Bottle Fundraiser. We collect small change (yes, all those loose pennies), or big change, or cheques made out to the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. Empty baby bottles are available to be picked up at Master Peace Framing (9400 100 St) or Smarti Pantz (9919 103 Ave) or your local church. Return your filled bottles by Dec. 8 at one of the drop off locations. Our centre is located at #335 9900 100 Ave (Pioneer Sqare). • Now - Dec. 14: Second hand Christmas Decorations re available at the Artspost (10320 94 Avenue) weekdays from 9-1pm and Saturdays 10- 4pm. Donations of items welcome. Your cast offs can become someone else’s treasure. All proceeds go to the operation of the Artspost as a community arts facility. As a bonus, on Dec 7, the potters and spinners and weavers will have their Winter Sale as well at the Artspost. Join us for some Christmas cheer at the Reuse, Recycle, Rejoice Christmas decoration sale. Phone 250-787-2781 • Dec. 31: New Years Eve Derrick Dance Club. A supper and dance at the Senior Citizens Hall (10908-100 Street). 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 Supper, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. dancing to music by Night Sounds. $45/person, 19 + event. Info: Chris 250-785-1021, George:250-827-3396
• Dec. 5: The South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society hosts a Christmas Candlelight Service and Social at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre, 1100-95 Avenue, Dawson Creek at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this beautiful service and enjoy yummy refreshments. • Dec. 7: Community Christmas Concert and Sale of Christmas Baking at South Peace United Church, 1300-104th Avenue, Dawson Creek, starts at 7:00 pm. • Dec. 7: Country Music Dance. Music by Night Sounds at the Senior Citizens hall, 1101 McKellar Ave. Dawson Creek Dance from 8:30 to 12:30. Admission includes lunch. 19+ welcome. For more information phone Fred at 250-782-2192 or Linda at 250-843.7418. • Dec. 7: Christmas Craft Sale and Strawberry Tea at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre, 1100-95 Avenue, Dawson Creek at 11am-3pm. Purchase handmade moccasins, wood crafts, jewelry, silk flowers, and so much more. Visit over 15 vendor tables such as Scentsy, Steeped Tea, Buttery Bites, Close to My Heart, Epicure, Tiny Toes Boutique, to name a few. Enjoy strawberry shortcake and a beverage for just $5. Entertainment throughout the afternoon including KPAC Dancers; Christine White and KPAC violin students; vocalist, Caitlyn Triebel; and the Dawson Creek Belly Dancers. • Dec. 10: Preventing Elder Financial Abuse, presented by Lakeview Credit Union and sponsored by South Peace Seniors’ Access at 1:30 p.m. Learn how to protect yourself from financial abuse and fraud. At Seniors’ Access (Coop Mall, next door to Sears)
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ties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Pam 782-5187 or Margaret 782-3221. • 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 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 Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • 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)
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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. • Magic the Gathering playgroup meetup every Thursday at the Tumbler Ridge Public Library from 6-8pm. New players welcome, free starter decks for people wanting to learn the game or interested in re-joining the MTG community. Contact Chris at Chrisnorbury1983@yahoo.ca, for any questions or concerns
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CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED
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Continental Pipeline & Facility has immediate openings for Class 1 Truck drivers, based out of Fort St. John, B.C. We are currently looking for Lowbed Drivers and Pipe Haul Drivers. We offer New Trucks and competitive wages. Please submit resumes to: Tyler: twhitford@continentalpipeline.com or Sheldon: sgibb@continentalpipeline.com Apply in person to: 8484 Old Fort Rd. Fort St. John, BC Guru Nanak Sikh Temple and Cultural Society of Fort St. John, B.C. located at 9915-90 St. Fort St. John BC V1J3G7 is looking for full time permanent Religious Worker “Ragi”. Salary 14.25 hr/40 hrs a week. Formal training from recognised Sikh Society required. Minimum experience 3 years. Duties: perform everyday Sikh service of worship, perform Sikh religious rites, provide Sikh religious education, faith and learning experience for children etc. Must read, write & speak English & Punjabi.
Excellent people. Awesome Benefits. Great Wages. The Mechanic Shop Foreman position is responsible for the overall status of the repair and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment used by the City including directing job assignments and supervising the efforts of other mechanics. The position is also responsible for developing the operating budget for the fleet and preparing bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment as required. Required qualifications, licenses and certificates include: Grade 12, valid BC or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Automotive Certificate, valid B.C. or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Heavy Duty Mechanics Certificate, L.P.G. Certification, a valid Class 3 B.C. Drivers’ License with Air Endorsement, seven (7) years’ experience as a mechanic with (5) years as a Heavy Duty Mechanic working on diesel engines, minimum three (3) years supervisory experience and an authorized vehicle inspector with the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Program. For job details go to www.fortstjohn.ca. Interested candidates should forward a complete resume AND covering letter prior to 4:00 pm, Friday, December 13, 2013 to: Human Resources Assistant, City of Fort St. John 10631 - 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC. V1J 3Z5
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MACHINIST (JOURNEYMAN) DuƟes to include ReciprocaƟng Compressor Component Repair and Refurbishment and a trade experience level that will compliment expansion of these service oīerings as the business grows. This individual will exhibit the skills and organizaƟonal means to support the Core business Įrst and foremost while trending the growth of oīerings to meet all the needs of our customer base, at the quality level they have come to expect. Vulcan Compression Ltd. oīers compeƟƟve wages, beneĮts and a moƟvaƟng team environment. Resumes can be emailed to the following:
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Part-time Office Assistant/Caseworker Fort St. John Police-based Victim Services (RCMP) are seeking resumes for the position of a Part-time Office Assistant/Caseworker. • 17.5 hours per week (may include evenings and weekends) • To carry a crisis response cell phone as part of the afterhours on call service • Training will be provided for position Duties: • Assist the Program Co-ordinator to deliver immediate and follow-up services to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma. • Assist with training, scheduling, management, supervision, and other activities of volunteers. Responsibilities: • Must be primarily interested in providing support and information to victims of crime and trauma in a confidential and professional manner. • Must be able to cope with emotional and unpredictable situations in a non-judgmental manner. • Provide crisis intervention and follow-up support to victims of crime and trauma. • Have knowledge of the program objectives, policies, procedures and protocols • Have knowledge of victims rights under the Victim of Crime Act • Have knowledge of services available in the community. • Have knowledge of police procedures relating to victims of crime. • Assist volunteers with information and support of clients • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills • Assist with recruiting, screening and training volunteers. • Establish and maintain a good working relationship with RCMP, Crown Counsel, Community Based Victim Services and various other community agencies. • Must possess the ability to work well as part of a team and independently Qualifications and Requirements: • High school graduation • Related post secondary education and/or training and experience is an asset but not required • Working knowledge of computer programs • Possess a valid BC Drivers Licence • Have access to a reliable vehicle • Neat and professional dress and grooming • **Obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Clearance** CLOSING DATE: January 20, 2014 - by 4pm **Questions can be directed to the Program Co-ordinator, RCMP Victim Services at 250-787-8138**
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CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted Thunder Oilfield Services Ltd. Fort St John, BC Light Duty Cleaner, Position Available: 1 (Full Time) Ensure general cleanliness standards are upheld, sweep, mop, Wash,wax and polish floors, dust furniture and desks, vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture, clean, disinfect and polish kitchen/lunchroom and bathroom fixtures and appliances, empty trash Containers and paper shredders ,wash windows, walls, and ceilings, report all faults to supervisor, may provide basic information on facilities. Additional duties as required from time to time Salary : $14.50/hourly. Apply to sphpower@work.com 12/12 Help Wanted Epscan Industries Ltd, Fort St. John, BC looking for Shop Labourers full time position, clean shelves, sort out and put away miscellaneous electrical and instrument parts, shovel walk ways in the morning and throughout the day and sweep off snow from vehicles if needed, Recycling return, paper and glass, monthly parts truck inspection, Load and unload materials and move to work areas, clean up upstairs locker and lunch room, sweep floors at the end of the day. Perform other activities as directed. Salary: $17.50 / hourly email resume at apply@sphconsultancy.com 01/02
Real Estate Buy the Whole House. Off set mortgage with basement Suite Rental Main floor 3 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room Lower floor 2 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room Shared Laundry $20,000 in recent repairs. Located at 6388 Daisy Ave, Fort St. John. Call 1-250-493-1807. Price $374,000 OBO. Owner will be in town Nov 28 to take serious offers Pre approvals only 12/12
For Sale 2004 Ford Escape Black V-6 Automatic with Leather 4 WD- 4 Door Complete brake job, excellent running condition. This car is from the south never been off road $6400. OBO. Owner and vehicle in Fort St. John Call 250-493-1807 12/12 Novelty Bills Books & Bargains. We Buy your collectables, Adult Magazines, Books and coins.Open 12pm to 7pm Mon to Sat. Phone 250-785-2660 TFN
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CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted Japanese restaurant server, permanent and full time position, Preferred experience but not necessary, will train, $11-12/hr,Customer service oriented, service customer in a timely and nice manner, Harmonious working with staff, Preferred knowledge of Japanese food, completion of high school, Q Spot Japanese Restaurant, Fort St John, Youth welcome, Korean useful, basis English required, qspot@hotmail.com 19/12
NOTICES
NOTICES NOTICE OF 2014 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE The following District of Hudson’s Hope regular Council meetings are scheduled for 2014 and will be held in the Council Chambers, District Office, at 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope. All meetings will commence at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise advertised. January 13 January 27 February 10 February 24 March 10 March 24 April 14 April 28 May 12 May 26 June 9
June 23 July 14 August 11 September 2 September 15 October 14 October 27 November 10 November 24 December 8
Regular council meetings are posted annually, and agendas are made available prior to each meeting. The powers of the mayor and council are exercised through the adoption of resolutions or the enacting of bylaws at council meetings. All regular council meetings are open to the public and no person is excluded, except in the case of improper conduct. Members of the public are welcome to attend the open meetings of council. The rules governing the conduct of the meeting are outlined in the Council Procedures Bylaw and Robert's Rules of Order. A copy of the schedule will be available at the District of Hudson’s Hope, at 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope, BC. The Schedule is subject to change; please confirm meetings by contacting the District Office at (250) 783-9901 or by email at district@hudsonshope.ca or visit our website at www.hudsonshope.ca
HELP WANTED Animal Control Warden November 26, 2013
District of Hudson’s Hope Request for Proposal
HELP WANTED
Animal Control Warden The District of Hudson’s Hope invites the submission of a bid to supply the services of an Animal Control Warden for an approximate period of two years within the municipality. A copy of the Request for Proposal may be picked up during regular office hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the District Office located at 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope, BC, or on the District website at http://hudsonshope.ca/business/tenders/ To be eligible to submit a bid for the Animal Control Warden, the tender documents must be obtained and the tender form completed. Sealed Request for Proposals clearly marked “Animal Control Warden” should be mailed or delivered to the following address by 04:00 pm, 11 December 2013. Tom Matus, CAO District of Hudson’s Hope PO Box 330, 9904 Dudley Drive Hudson’s Hope, BC V0C 1V0 Request for Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of experience, references, completeness of the Proposal, price and other factors as determined by the District. It is the District’s intent to enter into a two year contract with the successful proponent. The District reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all submissions and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. The lowest or any submission will not necessarily be accepted and the District reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful proponent.
For more information contact:
Laurel Grimm, Deputy Clerk, Telephone: 250-783-9901
Field Service Technician Fort St. John, BC
We are seeking an energetic, personable and self-motivated individual to work the front line and provide outstanding service to our customers in the installation and on-going support of our various products on drilling and service rigs in the Fort St. John, BC area. This requires the ability to work independently during irregular and sometimes long hours, strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively interact and work in a team environment. Experience with oilfield drilling and service rigs as well as instrumentation is an asset. We provide the training and on-going support required to be successful as well as all necessary tools and equipment including a field service vehicle. We offer a competitive base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefit program. If you are seeking a dynamic work environment with an industry leader, forward your application to fieldtechresumes@pason.com with “Field Service Technician-Fort St. John” in the subject field. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit our website for more information about Pason at www.pason.com. Pason promotes a safe and healthy work environment and applicants for this position will be subject to our alcohol and drug testing program.
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SPORTS Morrison’s motivation to succeed in Sochi KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca
Photo Credit Submitted Denny Morrison confiffiide dent he’llll quaalilify ify for o the 2014 Games in Sochi, and believes he’ll be a tough candidate to beat.
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MARKET REPORT NOVEMBER 28, 2013
SLAUGHTER CATTLE
On Thursday, November 28, 2013, 1540 head of cattle went through our ring D1 - D2 Cows 58.00-68.00 D3 - D4 Cows 52.00-56.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 60.00-75.00 Bologna Bulls 65.00-77.00 Feeder Bulls 72.00-80.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Milk Cows N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (younger) N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (older) 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:
110.00-128.00 120.00-142.00 127.00-143.00 140.00-151.00 143.00-156.00 148.00-170.00 160.00-183.00 160.00-190.00
Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers
100.00-110.00 115.00-132.00 120.00-135.00 120.00-135.00 130.00-145.00 132.00-146.00 133.00-153.00 140.00-165.00
Next Regular Sale - Thursday, December 5 Horse Sale - Saturday, December 14
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FORT ST. JOHN – With the Sochi 2014 Game qualifiers inching closer, Peace country native Denny Morrison is going in as the underdog. Morrison, two-time Olympic speed skater, broke his left fibula nearly a year ago, which put him out of his regular training for two months. “I consider myself the underdog because I’m coming back from my broken leg injury last season,” said Morrison over email from Austria. Despite a two-month set back of regular training, Morrison has been competing since March, where he placed 13th at the World Championships and Olympic test event in Sochi. “I was very conscious of the fact that I had been injured and that I probably had some ground to make up,” said Morrison. “I used that reminder as motivation to keep me focused and diligently doing everything I could to close that perceived gap, and will continue to do so until the end of this season.” Morrison was the first Canadian during the Essent ISU World Cup competition in Kazakhstan, placing 11th overall. When he was in
Northeast NEWS Utah, from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, he placed fourth in the 1,000-meter race and fifth in the 1,500-meter race. In 2008 he held the world record for the 1,500-meter distance. “They were an improvement on my results from the Calgary World Cup the weekend before and I see more room for improvement.� With an accumulation of small advancements like increased technical proficiency, race rhythm and execution, Morrison believes he’ll be a tough candidate to beat in Sochi, “but I have to stay focused on constantly working towards those small improvements each race,� he added. With his consistent progress, Morrison says he’s “in a good spot: performance wise as well as mentally, heading into the Olympic trials.� Using his injury as leverage to keep him motivated, Morrison keeps his eye on the end goal. “The most exciting thing about competing in Sochi will be taking advantage of the opportunity to compete at the pinnacle of my sport, on the grandest stage possible.�
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PeeWee Flyers win three games in Beaverlodge tournament, place 2nd The VE Brandl PeeWee Flyers were back in action for a tournament in Beaverlodge, AB from Nov. 22-24. They opened up the series Friday night facing the Grande Prairie Knights A team with a solid 3-1 victory, thanks to goals by Tyler Sutherland and a pair by Ben Jackson. The winning streak continued on Saturday against Fairview with a 5-1 win. Ben Jackson opened up the scoring in the second period, followed by goals from Naythen Zinck, Noah Lang and Chase London, with Zinck finishing it off with the fifth goal in the third period. Their third game was again versus Grande Prairie but this time the B team. The results were still the same with a 4-2 victory thanks to goals by Ben Jackson, Naythen Zinck, Noah Lang and Devan Minard.
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