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DC Ministerial Association

David Roch 250-782-0150 davidphyllisroch@gmail.com 11501 17 St, Dawson Creek

Reformed Ministries & Missional Outreach

Pastor Terry Hagen 403-835-7235 houseofhagen@hotmail.com Sundays: 1:00pm 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

Bethel Pentecostal Church

Pastor Jared Keber

Contact Office: 250-782-5885 office@betheldc.ca Web: www.betheldc.ca 11501 17 St Dawson Creek

DC Community Church

David Roch 250-782-0150 davidphyllisroch@gmail.com 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

First Baptist Church

Sunday service is at 10:30 am 1400-113 Ave. Dawson Creek 250-782 4792.

In crisis, get a hold of Pastor Terry by appointment only. office@dcfirstbaptist.ca Live on our website. www.dcfirstbaptist.ca

Contact: Pastor Terry Coe terry@dcfirstbaptist.ca

Grace Lutheran Church

Grace is a caring church community. We welcome all to worship and share our life in Christ’s love. 250-782-3624

Email : grace@pris.ca 11101 17 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Notre Dame Catholic Church

Please contact the office for service times and for ministerial program information

Contact: Fr. Venerando Sabacan 250-782-3456 • nddc@shaw.ca 908 104 Ave Dawson Creek

South Peace United Church

Marilyn Carroll 250-782-2636 Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca 11101 17 St Dawson Creek

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Sunday Service: 11am 250-782-3085 stpaul58@telus.net 901 Cornwall Cres, Dawson Creek

South Peace Bible Missionary

Sunday Service: 10am & 7pm Wednesday Service: 7pm 250-786-5711

Pastor: Stephane Poulin 4911 48th Ave, Pouce Coupe

Apostolic Lighthouse

Pastor Aaron Farmer

Sunday Worship | 2PM Wednesday Bible Study | 7PM pastor@altdc.ca 701-96A Ave, Dawson Creek Website: www.alcdawson.com

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 250-782-4921 • mormon.org/ 10901 13th St. Dawson Creek

Church of the Nazarene Service times: Sunday 2pm, Friday 7pm www.dcnazarene.com

Pastor Megan Polowski Email: dcnazarene@gmail.com Phone: 250-719-7425

Grandview Chapel Is a friendly church nestled on the hill in Dawson Creek grandviewchapel.ca Tony Vigar 250-782-4225 900 94 Ave Dawson Creek Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

Peace Mission Chapel

Contact: Pastor Bill Mann Located Hwy 97 Progress, BC 250-843-7506

Sunday Meetings 11:00 am

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Bible Study: 10:00 am Church Services: 11:00 am Contact: 250-782-1710 9201-14th St. Dawson Creek

Pastor: Michael McPherson

Pouce Coupe Community Church

Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160

Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

St Marks Anglican Church

Contact Lay Reader – Rupert Kirk 250-782-2939 • Stmarks@pris.ca and on Facebook 1029 103 Ave, Dawson Creek Sunday Service: 11:00 am

Food Bank: Monday-Friday 10:30am-1:30pm

Kitchen: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm

Jehovah’s Witnesses 250-782-7487 • 644 105A Ave. Dawson Creek

St James Presbyterian Church 1501-108 Ave. Dawson Creek Traditional Sunday Service: 10 am

New Beginnings Baptist Church Services: Sundays 10:30am 10221-18th St Dawson Creek

Pastor: Dr. Michael Stark newbeginningsbaptist.ca

Rolla Bible Baptist Church

Pastor David Epp 250-759-4540 Rollachurch.com • rolla@pris.ca

Location: Rolla, BC at the corner of 400 Ave. and 403 St. Services: Sundays 10:30am

Baha’i Faith

An independent world religion founded by Bahá’u’lláh – (Glory of God) in 1844. He taught the oneness of humanity, the oneness of God, the oneness of religion. Devotional gatherings and study circles open to all. www.bahai.org Dale Campbell 250-719-7427

Alliance Church Contact: 250-782-3837 dawsoncreekalliance.ca 9009 10 St. Dawson Creek

Salvation Army Church 250-782-4812 1436 104 Ave. Dawson Creek Church Service: Sundays 11:00 am

Church of the New Jerusalem

A distinctive Christian church dedicated to learning, living and sharing the spiritual understanding of the Bible as revealed in books written by Emanuel Swedenborg. All are welcome to our services and other events.

Dawsoncreeknewchurch.ca for more info and the church newsletter. 250-782-8035 9013 8 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Gideons International

The Grizzly Valley Chapter is part of the national Gideons organization. Our mission is to share God’s Word with effective and engaging forms of Scripture. Reaching people everywhere with the Gospel through personal witness and partnership with the local church. Contact: Bill & Pauline Hendley, 250-788-8177 (H) • 250-788-6902 (C) Email: newtouch@pris.ca

Dawson Creek 165.9

Fort St. John 171.9

Alberta-B.C. border 132.9

Groundbirch 171.9

Chetwynd 189.9

Tumbler Ridge 182.9

Refreshments were just refreshments: vote buying and intimidation petition dismissed

Rob Brown Managing Editor

The BC Supreme Court has ruled no such violation as vote buying or intimidation was found in a four day BC Supreme Court case concerning former and current mayors of Pouce Coupe.

Justice Ward Branch’s Tuesday decision notes paying for limited refreshments at a candidate event is not vote buying.

“Very limited refreshments here was simple human decency,” he noted.

“Politeness, not politics.”

Michetti’s case concerning vote buying and intimidation centred around online posts made by Veach, and conversation with potential voters at a campaign Tea and Talk event held at Love and Pizza restaurant in Pouce Coupe.

Testimony over the fourday ordeal did note allegations stemming from inappropriate

comments made to members of the public, including to other municipal candidates running, accusing Michetti to be involved in death of a former CAO of the village, as well as outing people who were otherwise hidden from their spouses because they were in a “witness protection” program of some sort.

It was noted since none of these allegations were realistic claims – they could not be considered intimidation.

The court noted while Veach had larger election related plans than just the Tea and Talk, this did not translate to a case of vote purchasing.

“I have found no such violation,” Branch wrote.

“I find the 2022 mayoral election in Village of Pouce Coupe was valid. The petition is dismissed.”

While no comment was received from Veach - she thanked supporters on social media

Tuesday - calling the verdict relieving and celebratory news.

“My main focus has been and will always be to continue to working with the village, and staff, on bettering our community one day at a time. I am so thankful I still get to do that. have a wonderful Tuesday everyone,” she said last

week.

Michetti told the Mirro last week her legal advisors are still processing the decision before making any official statements.

Public meeting:

Williston Reservoir 2023 operations update

invited to an information session:

Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST

Where: Hudson’s Hope Community Hall, 10315 Kyllo St., Hudson’s Hope We want to hear from you, and we hope to see you there.

Job fair an all-day affair this

A job fair at KPAC recognizing Diverse-abilities and Inclusiveness in the workplace goes in Dawson Creek this week.

The event is free of charge to employers and jobseekers alike –with donations being taken for Step Up n’ Ride.

The event is what some may call a double whammy, says a WorkBC Centre rep.

“We’ve got more than 15 service providers in Dawson Creek signed up for booths who are also employers,” says Jibin Bohan with WorkBC.

If you would like to learn more – info-dawsoncreek@workbc.ca is the place to send your questions.

The event runs 11 to 6pm on January 19 at KPAC – the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre.

For more information - see the ad on page nine of this very issue of the Dawson Creek Mirror!

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Fatality in Highway 29 collision

One person was killed Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving a car and semi-truck on Highway 29.

RCMP in Chetwynd say they were called to the collision near Nicholson Road at 2:59 p.m. on Jan. 10.

The driver of the passenger car, a Chrysler, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the semi-truck wasn’t injured, police said.

DriveBC reported the highway closed for several hours as the incident was investigated and scene cleared.

RCMP say their investigation into the cause continues though noted roads were slippery at the time of the incident.

Court Docket, Jan. 3 to 6

Francine Marie Grey (born 1980) was fined $1500 and given a one-year criminal driving prohibition for impaired driving over the 80-point blood alcohol concentration limit, and fined $500 and ordered to pay a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited in Dawson Creek in July 2020.

• Shandee Rose Simpson (born 1986) was granted a conditional discharge with one month probation for dangerous driving and failing to stop in Hudson’s Hope in May 2022.

• Kenneth Albert Wood (born 1985) was given a suspended sentence with 15 months probation for assault committed in Chetwynd in November 2021.

• Brandon Cole Giesbrecht (born 2001) was issued a one year $500 recognizance after allegation of causing fear of injury or damage to property in Fort St. John in September 2022.

• Corissa Jessica Bratko (born 1995) was issued a one year $500 recognizance after allegation of causing fear of injury or damage to property in Dawson Creek in October 2021.

• Jason Carl Schafer (born 1981) was issued a one year $0 recognizance after allegation of causing fear of injury or damage to property in Hudson’s Hope in December 2021.

• Frank Szabolcsi (born 1969) was issued a one year $0 recognizance after allegation of causing fear of injury or damage to property in Chetwynd in December 2021.

The GP Wheat Kings were in Mile Zero for a threshing last week. Catch the Kodiaks next at home on Jan. 27 when the North Peace Navigators hit town. BROWN

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DCVC U16 girls compete in Hawaii; returned this week

Almost two years ago after a season of practicing under Covid conditions with absolutely no game or tournament play, Coach Terri Spencer decided to reward the girls in a big way for their dedication and hard work and the big dream was to take them to Hawaii.

“I wasn’t sure if it was possible to raise the funds we would need for such a huge endeavor, but our community came forward and supported us in a major way and we did it!”

The team and members fundraised with several different activities - selling beef jerky, a travelling toilet, a garage sale, a player services auction, and working the midway and grandstands for the fall fair two consecutive summers.

“The girls put their heads down and earned every penny needed to get to Oahu.”

The Transpacific Championship tournament runs from January 14-16, and will feature 72 16U teams, primarily from

the Hawaiian islands, but also including some international teams from Canada and Mexico.

“We have no doubt that this will be some of the best competition we’ve ever seen. Volleyball is a major sport for the Hawaiian islands and we have been told that this tournament draws incredible crowds at all levels.”

Over the course of the last year and a half, the roster has changed. The original trip of January 2022 was postponed due to Covid restrictions.

“Which meant that we couldn’t make the trip in a timely fashion as we intended. We have seen players move on to new sports or move out of the community and, as a result, we’ve added new players to the roster over the last year,” adds Spencer.

“We have a great group of nine girls who have worked hard and are really looking forward to the tournament.”

The team will depart this week on Jan. 11 for

Honolulu.

“We have numerous amazing activities planned, such as an evening luau, a tour of the island including snorkelling with turtles, shopping at the world’s largest outdoor mall, meeting up with a local team from Hawaii, and, of course, some much needed beach relaxation.”

The team returned to Canada on Jan. 18.

The roster is Amy Brett, Anneka Lekstrom, Arielle Spencer, Hannah Legault, Jasmine Vigar, Keira Heartt, Sophie Amano, Tessa Chipps, and Tyler Schmidt.

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HORIZON

Don’t send intimate photos, say DC RCMP

Dawson Creek RCMP are urging the public to beware of a common social media scam.

RCMP have received several complaints from members of the public who have sent intimate photos of themselves to strangers over social media - who are then extorted for money. Often the scammer threatens to send the intimate photo to the victim’s friends and family over social media unless they pay them.

There are several consistencies often displayed by scammers that the public should be cautious of. The scammer’s profile often appears to belong to an attractive woman. The scammer adds or messages the victim without any prior contact and starts up a conversation that quickly turns intimate.

The scammer or their profile name is unknown to the victim and they do not have any contacts in common.

Once the scammer has intimate photos or videos of the victim they will demand money from the victim and threaten to release the photos or videos to the victim’s friends and family over social media. There have been instances where the photos have been circulated.

Cybertip.ca notes Canada has a law to help deal with the non consensual distribution of an intimate image.

“It is illegal for a person to distribute an (intimate image) of another person without that person’s consent,” they note.

RCMP urge victims of this crime never to send the scammer money when threatened and block all communication with the scammer. The best way to prevent this from happening to you is to not send intimate photos to strangers over social media in the first place.

Once intimate photos are released, there is no way to retract them.

Dawson Creek RCMP urge parents to monitor their children’s social media usage as victims of this crime range all ages and backgrounds.

Please contact the Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700 if you have been a victim of this type of scam.

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“Politeness, not politics.”

HON. JUDGE BRANCH ON REFRESHMENT PURCHASES OF POLITICAL CANDIDATES

BC Hydro will be hosting an open house to discuss Williston Reservoir operations. Due to dry conditions and low inflows, lower than average water levels are forecast on Williston Reservoir in spring, 2023. You’re invited to an information session: Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023 Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST

Where: Mackenzie Recreation Centre-Sas Da ‘Ghe room, 400 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie

there.

Manslaughter verdict issued for stabbing death of Taylor woman

Mark Nielsen Glacier Media

A B.C. Peace man who initially faced a count of second-degree murder for stabbing his girlfriend to death and dumping her remains at a remote gas well site north of Fort St. John was found guilty Tuesday of manslaughter and indignity to a human body.

In finding John Wendell Keyler guilty of the lesser count for the July 7, 2020 death of Sarah Foord, B.C. Supreme Court Justice James Williams found he could not “discount the reasonable possibility” raised by a forensic psychiatrist during a seven-day trial that Keyler was “experiencing the effects akin to psychosis arising from the state of cocaine and alcohol intoxication.”

a further 4-5 grams of cocaine and one more gram of methadone, this time with cash withdrawn from an ATM.

By 1 a.m., they were back in Taylor where the drinking and drug taking continued. During that time, they received text messages from the alleged interloper which set off an argument between the two before they eventually found themselves in the bathroom “chilling” by which Williams took to mean they were using drugs.

Keyler testified he began to feel uncomfortable and nauseous and “felt cornered.” When the music they had been listening to had stopped, Keyler began to hear things, became convinced there were people underneath the house and that Foord had “set him up” and had wanted to get somebody to kill him.

FLYERS

As such, Williams concluded Crown prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Keyler had the “requisite and specific intent for a murder conviction to be entered.” Second-degree murder is any murder committed on impulse rather than being planned and deliberate. Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of someone unintentionally.

During the trial, held during late October and early November at the Prince George courthouse, the court had heard that a then 38-year-old Foord and 35-year-old Keyler had been living together in her mobile home in Taylor after becoming a couple in spring 2019. Keyler was working in the oil and gas industry in the B.C. Peace but by March 2020 had been laid off and was collecting Employment Insurance while Foord, a cook by vocation, was working at least part-time at a pub in the community about midway between Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.

The two had both been consuming drugs and alcohol to a significant extent during their relationship. Keyler, who took the unusual step of testifying on his own behalf, told the court that in the days leading up to the incident, they had been binging and sleeping erratically and had run into money issues. As well, a conflict emerged over Foord’s circle of friends and Keyler’s concerns about an alleged interloper who he believed was trying to split the couple up.

Keyler told the court that on the day before, he and Foord had bought two dozen beer, a 24-pack of coolers and a 26-ounce bottle of vodka and then, in the afternoon, travelled to Charlie Lake where they bought five grams of cocaine, worth $300-$400, along with 2.5 grams of methadone from their dealer on credit. By midnight, they had run out of drugs and returned to Charlie Lake to purchase

Keyler said he unfolded the knife from his multi-tool, pulled Foord toward him and into the tub with him, then pulled down the shower curtain to cover the them and hide from the supposed attackers. Keyler testified he remembered poking her in the back he struggled to keep her near as a form of protection.

Keyler said he then blacked out and, when he woke up, found himself in a tub half full of water with the taps running and trying to get the shower curtain off himself. Foord, in turn, was lying on the floor on her back with her foot resting on the tub. Unable to wake her, Keyler went into the bedroom to have a smoke, snort some cocaine and change his clothes.

When he came to realize she was dead, Keyler put Foord’s body in a garbage can and then drove it in his truck to an oil and gas site near Buick Creek. After driving back to Taylor to get more gas, cocaine, clothes and personal items and a shovel, he drove back to Buick Creek, buried Foord in a shallow grave, disposed of the garbage can and shovel in the bush and threw the multi-tool into a small lake nearby.

Keyler said he noticed blood on the bathroom wall along with a broken toilet seat and a towel rack pulled off the wall but was “quite adamant” that he saw no stab wounds on Foord’s body. However, an autopsy revealed 50 of them, two of which were fatal.

Keyler drove to Surrey by way of Alberta then, two weeks after Foord’s death, returned to Fort St. John where he confessed to RCMP and led police to where Foord had been buried.

Sentencing will be handed over to a different judge because Williams will soon be retiring.

Agro

The first Agro Connect Conference and Agricultural Market is a go for Feb. 10 and 11 at the Ovintiv Events Centre.

The two day event is a chance to connect with local producers, farmers, and agri-businesses and more.

Feb. 10 sees the Conference portion of the event with three keynote speakers, peer panels and more networking opportunities from 8am to 5pm at the Co-op Mercer Hall.

The Agricultural Market proper goes both days Feb 10 and 11, from 6pm to 9pm and 10am to 4pm respectively. For more info - see Info@ myagroconnect.ca editor@dcdn.ca

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M3GAN: all in on the scary fun

The opening commercial sets the tone – much like The 6th Day with Arnold Schwarzenegger a generation ago - with a little Disturbia thrown in.

The film is your thriller scare, little in the way of real violence and away we go. M3gan begins as a marketable toy and then a parenting replacement tool – which of course is the

horror aspect of the story.

Megan is a doll – but really a prototype robot. She is paired with creator’s orphaned niece Cady who has lost her parents.

Throw in a little Blade Runner where Megan would like to be more human, 2001 when she is eavesdropping on the scientists and you know the drama will come with someone or something separating Megan and Cady

The scary jumps being to start half way through with this modern update of our pal Chucky with a bit more AI and I Robot plot thrown into the mix here.

The last 30 minutes is a romp with the doll/robot going full human mode in killing.

Undoubtedly headed for sequel territory – although much like after the first Jurassic Park – you already know the idea within the film is dangerous – why try it again?

This week in the Creek!

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Which two are exactly alike?

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is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen Knight (Fox) at 85 years of age.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Ellen to the Fort St. John Senior Citizens Association – Branch 58.

will be missed and forevermore loved, and never forgotten. Condolences can be shared through Hamres Funeral Chapel at www.hamresfuneral.com.

LinSchaferJr

It is with heavy hearts we announce that the passing of Lin Schafer Jr, he is survived by his loving partner Cindy his seven children, many grandchildren & great grand children. An intimate gathering to say goodbye to Lin, was held on January 15.

A big thank you to the paramedics, fire department, and rcmp for all the help. It was greatly appreciated.

fond and true There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you.

In Loving Memory of

Born: January 8, 1958

Passed Away: January 23, 2013

I give you this one thought to keep

I am with you still – I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glints on snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain

I am the gentle autumn rain

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift, uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight

I am the soft stars that shine at night

Do not think of me as gone

I am with you still – in each new dawn

We Love and miss you, Lawrence Mom Edith, bros Leonard, and Richard, sisters Loretta, Denise, Doreen, Diane, Emily and Brenda

JoanIrisKuenzl

Joan Iris Kuenzl passed away on January 6, 2023 in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of 78 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

A private family celebration of life will be taking place on a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or JW.org

Reflections Funeral Service in care of arrangements. To leave your condolences or view family information, please visit www.reflectionsfuneral.com

Lawrence Alfred L’Hirondelle

life-long resident of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the age of 73 years.

A Memorial Service for Gilbert will be held at Reynars Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 1:00pm. Interment will take place at a later date.

Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

resident of Fort Nelson, British Columbia, on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the age of 67 years.

For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Brian to Grace Manor Activity Fund, PO Box 1540, Fort Nelson, British Columbia, V0C 1R0

Brian’s family would like to thank the nurses, paramedics, and Dr. Lupu in Fort Nelson for all their thoughtful care.

“To read the full obituary please go to Reynars.com”

Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

HANNA,VeraAnne

March21,1933-December28,2022

In loving memory of Vera Hanna. Vera Anne Hanna passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2022. Vera was born on March 21, 1933, to Arni and Nellie Goodman, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she spent her early years growing up with her sister Emily. She met Harold, whom she married in 1954, and shortly after, they moved to northern BC, where she started her family and lived for 30 years. While living in Dawson Creek, Vera and Harold kept very busy with their clubs, associations, golfing, bowling, and especially their curling. They moved to the Okanagan in 1984 to spend their retirement years.

Vera was one of the most caring, generous, and helpful people one could have in their life, and she will always be remembered for that kindness.

Vera is survived by her two sons Kevin (Terri) and Jeff (Rhonda); her 4 grandchildren Jason (Monica), Mathew, Maxwell, and Jacob; and great-granddaughter Madeleine. Vera was predeceased by her husband Harold (d. 2005) and her sister Emily (d. 2022). A special thank-you from the family to the Sun Point Village staff for all the care they provided Vera.

Condolences, photos, and memories may be sent to the family by visiting her obituary page at www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.

Chetwynd Forest Industries, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. Public

Review and Comment of: Forest Operating Plan

Notice is hereby given that Chetwynd Forest Industries, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. will make available for public review our proposed Forest Operating Plan for harvest operations within the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area.

The West Fraser Plan will be available for public review and comment at the Chetwynd Office of West Fraser Mills Ltd. (3598 West Fraser Road, Chetwynd, BC) from January 3 to March 4, 2023 during regular office hours. Contact Sean West, RFT at 250-788-4418 for assistance with the review.

Please ensure comments are received by March 4, 2023. Written comments should be addressed to Sean West, Chetwynd Forest Industries, P.O. Box 330, Chetwynd BC, V0C 1J0 or sean.west@westfraser.com

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1960 John Deere 830 Tractor. Great Shape. Great Condition. Creeper Gear. Asking $9,000. Call 780-8640522

1981 CASE 4690 4WD Tractor. 540PTO, 4 Hyd, 20.8x34 Rubber (70%). $18,000 o.b.o. Doug (780)864-0522

Looking for 3-horse angle-haul horse trailer. 250-759-4956

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WANTED Danish Modern Furniture. We pay top dollar for teak and rosewood furniture from the 1950s1960s. All types and conditions. Single items or entire estates. Call today! 250-886-7335 danishmodernfurniture@gmail.com

WANTED SASQUATCH SKULLAlso purchasing SILVER & GOLD coins, bars, jewelry, scrap, nuggets, sterling, 999+ BULLION, maple leafs, bulk silver, pre-1969 coins. Coin collector BUYING ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS, old $ & Royal Canadian Mint coins. TODD 250-864-3521.

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1952 John Deere R. Very clean. Runs. Needs clutch. Asking $2000. Call 780-8640522

WORKING DOGS Expecting litter of Border-Collie/Kelpie pups mid December. Call (250)793-5535 for information. 4025 Health Services Dawson Creek Dental Centre 1024 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-4440 Mile Zero Denture Clinic 103-816 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-6004

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School District No.59 (Peace River South)

Electronics Specialist

There is one (1) permanent position vacant for an Electronics Specialist (40 hrs/ week). This position is based in Dawson Creek.

The successful applicant must be a Journeyman Electrician (or possess a limited electrical ticket) or equivalent post-secondary education certification in a recognized computer electronics program or equivalent combination of training and experience working in the information technology field.

Apple Certification is mandatory (or must be attained within six months).

A background in DDC Controls, PLC Systems, Computer Diagnostics, Local Area Network and Wide Area Network Diagnostics, telecommunications and fiber optics will be given preference.

The School District will accept applications from current CUPE District Employees.

External Applications will also be accepted.

The applicant must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Continued successful completion of a criminal record is required

Those interested should apply in writing to the undersigned no later than 11:00 a.m., January 20, 2023. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Wade Simlik at (250) 782-2417.

Wade Simlik, Director of Operations

School District #59 Facilities

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gilbert Neufield,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Brian Horne,

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION

As required by Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City provides notice that it intends to enter a facility management/lease agreement with the South Peace Health Services Society for the City owned property located at 1608 – 106th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. The purpose of the lease is to provide accommodation for locum health care personnel.

The Society will provide the City a one time fee of $1.00 for the 5 year agreement beginning on January 20, 2023. The Society will pay all utility costs for the property and will ensure that the premises are either occupied by locum health care personnel or checked on a daily basis. The City has agreed to provide a grant equivalent to the 2023 property taxes upon proof of payment by the Society.

Questions can be directed to Brenda Ginter, Director of Corporate Administration, City of Dawson Creek via email bginter@dawsoncreek.ca or by phone 250-784-3614.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE AND INTENT TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY

The City of Dawson Creek intends to close the portion of its road shown below on the excerpt of Plan EPP117611 as the “Closed Lane” between Lots 4, 5 and 6, Plan 5516 and Lot 7, Plan 5516. The Closed Lane will be transferred to the adjacent property owner (Nawican Friendship Centre) and consolidated with the remainder of Lot 8 and all of Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7 into a single parcel, in exchange for a portion of Lot 8 that was required for the 102nd Avenue Bridge Replacement project.

Council will consider adoption of Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 4515 at the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9:00 am in Council Chambers, City Hall, 10105 -12A Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7. Questions or written comments can be sent to Brenda Ginter, Corporate Officer via email at bginter@dawsoncreek.ca or by phone at 250-784-3614 prior to noon on Friday, January 20, 2023. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw and wish to speak to this item may attend the January 23rd meeting; please contact the Corporate Officer to register to speak.

A copy of the proposed Highway Closure and Removal of Dedication Bylaw No. 4515, 2022 may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at City Hall, 10105 – 12A Street, Dawson Creek, BC.

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ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20

You may be in a meditative mood this week, Aries. You may think about mundane things or even complex issues. It’s an ideal time to stay indoors and relax with your thoughts.

TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21

Obligations to friends or family could interfere with other things you had intended, such as spending time with your partner. As more people call upon you, step back and consider.

GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21

You have a strong desire to clean and organize your home this week, Gemini. Spring cleaning certainly comes early. Conquer that clutter.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

All of that extra work on the job will pay off in the days to come, Cancer. Expect an email or personal meeting from a supervisor to discuss.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

Practical matters, such as the household budget, may need your attention this week, Leo. A big purchase is on the horizon, so get your finances sorted out.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Giving back to the community can boost your morale, Virgo. Think about offering to shop for an elderly neighbor or volunteer at a food pantry a few days a week.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

Careful penny pinching may now result in a nice nest egg you can use any way you desire, Libra. Enjoy the fruits of your labor when you can loosen the pursestrings.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

Scorpio, a sense of duty to loved ones may have you taking on tasks that you otherwise may never consider. Your willingness to pitch in won’t go unnoticed.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

Don’t be surprised if the people you help this week are willing to go to bat for you in the future. Consider any assistance you provide an investment in friendship.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

Some people know exactly which buttons to push to get a rise out of you, Capricorn. Try to be the bigger person and turn the other cheek.

AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

A momentary loss of confidence may catch you off-guard, Aquarius. Brush these feelings aside and take on any task or challenge that comes your way.

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

Nostalgia could hit you hard this week Pisces. Enjoy an unexpected trip down Memory Lane. Contact others who might enjoy it as well.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JANUARY 15 Dove Cameron, Actress (27)

JANUARY 16 Lin-Manuel Miranda, Actor (43)

JANUARY 17 Steve Harvey, Comic (66)

JANUARY 18 Dave Bautista, Wrestler (54)

JANUARY 19 Dolly Parton, Singer (77)

JANUARY 20 Skeet Ulrich, Actor (53)

JANUARY 21 Emma Bunton, Singer (47)

Polling Stations Area C By-Election

Advance Voting: February 15 & 22

Pomeroy Sport Centre 9324 96 St, Fort St. John, BC Open 8am to 8pm

General Voting: February 25

Baldonnel School 5836 Baldonnel, Baldonnel, BC Open 8am to 8pm

Charlie Lake Elementary School 12655 Charlie Lk Frontage Rd, Charlie Lake, BC Open 8am to 8pm

Nomination period for Area C by-election open

The PRRD is accepting nominations for Electoral Area C Director ahead of the byelection on Saturday, February 25, 2023. All prospective candidates must submit the required nomination documents to the Chief Election Officer, Janet Prestley, by 4pm on January 20, 2023

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of local government if they are: a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older on general voting day, a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed and not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment.

All eligible residents who are thinking of running are encouraged to visit the Regional District’s website at prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote to review important dates, candidate resources and to download the nomination package before the period closure.

Nomination packages can also be obtained at the PRRD offices during regular business hours, or by sending an email request to jprestley@telus.net. Candidates can return nomination documents to the PRRD offices in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John; an appointment with the Chief Election Officer is required for Fort St. John submissions. To request an appointment, please email the Chief Election Officer.

The by-election follows a BC Supreme Court decision that ruled the October 15, 2022 vote invalid and the position vacant, due to issuance of ballots to electors outside of Electoral Area C discovered by the PRRD during a recount.

As of January 12, 2023, the Chief Election Officer has received nomination documents for Brad Sperling and Suzanne Haab for the position. The PRRD will announce the official Declaration of Candidates on January 20, 2023.

PRRD launches Aquatic Vegetation and Management Study for Charlie Lake, Swan Lake and One Island Lake

The Regional District has partnered with local biologist, Brian Paterson with Zonal Ecosystems, to investigate the possibility of conducting mechanical removal of some aquatic vegetation at Charlie Lake, Swan Lake and One Island Lake. The study follows feedback from residents that excessive aquatic vegetation is detracting from recreational use, reducing aesthetics and creating a safety issue for lake users.

The study will produce an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for each lake, which minimizes potential environmental impacts and is required to obtain provincial permitting. These EMPs will contain general information regarding lake ecology and biodiversity, suggest areas to focus harvesting efforts and incorporate best practices to minimize unwanted effects to the focal lakes.

Consulting with lake users and collecting feedback is a crucial component of the feasibility study. The PRRD is encouraging all lake users to the visit the project page at haveyoursay.prrd.bc.ca to take a short online survey and engage with the interactive vegetation maps where users can drop “area of concern” pins.

The public engagement phase of the study is open until January 20, 2023, and will inform a final report for the Regional Board to consider in relation to potential permitting and next steps.

February 2, 2023

Join the Discussion

Next PRRD Board eetings:

10:00am | Facebook Live, Dawson Creek

February 22, Special Budget Meeting

10:00am | Facebook Live, Dawson Creek

To view board and committee meeting dates and agendas, visit: prrd.bc.ca/agendas-minutes/

Engage in the active consultations happening in the Peace River Regional District. haveyoursay.prrd.bc.ca

Peace River Regional District Official