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The City of Dawson Creek has been cyber hacked In the early hours of Thursday, January 9th, the City of Dawson Creek discovered that it was the victim of a cyber-attack in which the City’s network was illegally accessed and infected with ransomware. The malware was able to encrypt a number of City systems, rendering them temporarily unusable. City of Dawson Creek staff worked quickly to isolate the attack and to activate a comprehensive cyber incident investigation and response. The impacted systems were backed up, and all necessary steps are being taken to restore access to systems and files, and to ensure operations and services return to normal as quickly as possible.
The Mirror’s Janis Kmet presents Lisa Hawkins with the reader’s choice award for best City of Dawson Creek employee. Readers chime in online and in the paper each fall and winter for 100s of their community favourites and ‘best of’ people. Other winners at the city included Dale Bumstead for best civic leader, Blair Lekstrom for best councillor, and best firefighter Cody Meeres. BROWN
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There is currently no evidence to suggest that any information was removed from the City’s systems or inappropriately accessed, and cyber security experts are working quickly to confirm this. “Residents can be confident
that we are taking this matter seriously,” said Mayor Bumstead. “We are working closely with cyber security experts that specialize in these types of incidents. We thank everyone for their patience and continued support during this situation.” “The City has an insurance policy that has provided us with access to leading cyber security experts,” added Chief Administrative Officer Duncan Redfearn. “Once systems are fully, restored, we will be looking for additional opportunities to enhance our IT security based on the guidance of the cyber security experts.” Vital services, such as fire, waste management, and water management, were not impacted because these systems were designed to be isolated for security reasons. City of Dawson Creek email functions have been impacted as a result of this incident and we are working diligently to restore service as quickly as possible.
Online threats are becoming more and more serious, says threat analyst A threat analyst says online hacking is growing more serious - even over the last half of 2019. “These incidents have become much more serious in recent months: some ransomware groups no longer simply encrypt data, they steal a copy of it too and use the threat of its release as additional leverage to get the victim to pay,” says Brett Callow with Emsisoft. “This is what’s currently happening to Travelex, as you may have seen in the news.” Callow notes it also happened to the City of Pensacola. “Two GBs of their data was published on the clear web.”: Callow says the Emsisoft was on the matter prior to many of the more recent online attacks and hacks. “We actually released a report warning about the increased risk last month. It was aimed at the US public sector, but applies on this side of the border too,” Callow says. “We have, however, decided to release it immediately due to a recent incident in which a ransomware attack may have resulted in a municipal government’s data falling into the hands of cybercriminals,” he says.
“We believe this development elevates the ransomware threat to crisis level and that governments must act immediately to improve their security and mitigate risks. If they do not, it is likely that similar incidents will also result in the extremely sensitive information which governments hold being stolen and leaked.” The report also looks at why these attacks are succeeding, which is mostly due governments having poor security. “To be clear, I’m not suggesting that Dawson’s data was stolen, simply that data theft is now a real risk in ransomware incidents. Both the public and private sectors need to up their game. When data gets stolen, things like this happen,” notes Callow. “On a positive note, one of the data-stealing ransomware groups has a website where it publishes the names of its victims (and eventually their data) and Dawson insn’t listed yet. editor@dcdn.ca
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To Whom This May Concern: RE: Intergovernmental Partnership Agreement for the Conservation of the Central Group of Southern Mountain Caribou On behalf of the District of Chetwynd and its municipal Council, I wish to confirm that the District of Chetwynd, as represented by the Mayor and Council, must have a meaningful role at the Leaders’ Table regarding the Intergovernmental Partnership Agreement for the Conservation of the Central Group of Southern Mountain Caribou. The challenges experienced by the Southern Mountain Caribou are complex and multifaceted. The Mayor and Council of Chetwynd are uniquely positioned to represent the concerns of its residents at the Leaders’ Table and to effectively communicate accurate information on the framework. It is important that any strategy to recover the caribou population is based on collaboration between all the regional partners, including the District of Chetwynd, the Saulteau First Nation and the West Moberly First Nations. To that end, we offer our support to the Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations in unequivocally denouncing any hostile, aggressive or racist statements or behaviour that have been experienced by members of these groups as a result of the public’s discontent with the process that lead up to the community engagement sessions in the spring of this year. The District of Chetwynd shares challenges in the region with the Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations, including the need to develop caribou recovery strategies. Participation by all the regional partners will ensure that the process is inclusive and transparent, which will allow these partners to alleviate concerns brought to them by their stakeholders. We look forward to our future endeavours in growing a resourceful and sustainable region. Sincerely,
Allen Courtoreille Mayor
Rural seniors initiative test pilot 2020 program The RSI is a test pilot program designed to test the viability of seniors’ supports in the region. Meal delivery and housekeeping are proposed supports - for anyone 65 years plus. The program will be
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On Shakespeare 1630 WHAT needs my Shakespeare, for his honoured bones, The labour of an age in pilèd stones? Or that his hollowed relics should be hid Under a stary-pointing pyramid? Dear son of Memory, great heir of Fame, What need’st thou such weak witness of thy name? Thou, in our wonder and astonishment, Hast built thyself a livelong monument. For whilst, to the shame of slow-endeavouring art, Thy easy numbers flow, and that each heart Hath, from the leaves of thy unvalued book, Those Delphic lines with deep impression took; Then thou, our fancy of itself bereaving, Dost make us marble, with too much conceiving; And, so sepulchred, in such pomp dost lie, That kings for such a tomb would wish to die.
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Dawson Creek • Kenneth Leon Cardinal (born 1989) was sentenced to time served on two counts of theft, committed in Dawson Creek in September 2018. Fort St John • Tyler Alexander Paterson (born 1996) was sentenced to 90 days jail, issued a mandatory ten-year firearms ban, and ordered to submit for a DNA sample for trafficking a controlled substance, committed in Fort St. John in June 2016. Paterson was sentenced to 40 days jail, issued a mandatory ten-year firearms ban, and ordered to submit for a DNA sample for each of two charges of possessing a controlled substance, committed in Fort St. John in June 2016.
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• Harvey Allan Wayne Farslow (born 1974) was was issued a four-month conditional sentence with an eight-month probation order for assaulting a peace officer with weapon, committed in Fort St. John in April 2019. Farslow was fined $1,000 and issued a one-year criminal driving ban for driving with a blood-alcohol level over .08, committed in Fort St. John in December 2018. • Michael James Pouce 18-month criminal driving under the Criminal Code, driving ban for flight from in October 2019.
Coupe (born 1984) was issued an ban for driving while disqualified and issued an 18-month criminal police, committed in Fort St. John
• Summer Lake Stoney (born 1996) was fined $1,000 and issued a one-year criminal driving ban for driving with a bloodalcohol level over .08, committed in Charlie Lake in December 2016. An early morning reminder to stay safe. BROWN
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The South Peace Mile 0 Park Society would like to use Sudeten Hall The SPM0PS has researched possible funding sources that could be used to repair the hall. Before proceeding with grant applications, a budget must be created. Monday the SPM0PS asked the City of Dawson Creek explore the minimum repairs needed to restore public occupation and preserve a part of the cultural history of our area. “Thinking outside of the box, could some type of acceptable solution be found, i.e. placing steel I Beams crosswise under the existing wooden beams either attached to or on top of the basement walls, thereby eliminating the need of the tele-posts,” said Dale Campbell Pres. South Peace Mile 0 Park So-
ciety. “If the City could provide the minimum requirements to make the hall safe to occupy, the SPM0PS would be happy to get quotes and start raising the funding needed.” City staff note the building is currently not in condition to allow people in it, but will explore future options and costs by facilitating a meeting with the Mile 0 Park group and building engineers. Right, support beams buckle in the Sudeten basement in April 2017. Below, Where is the leaking water going? Questions.
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Baby welcome 2020! Saturday January 18, 2020 from 11 to 1pm will be a time to celebrate all the babies born in 2019. The where is the Kiwanis Early Learning Hub. Snacks, free books, gifts, door
prizes and cake are all in the cards. For more information contact Gloria Cleve at 250-784-6330.
Get ready to talk Kindergarten Feb 19 brings an hour and ah half session for parents oof kids heading into kindergarten in September 2020. The session goes 7 to
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A safety training program providing kids 10 to 12 years old with the necessary safety and planning skilds to be able to care for themselves while at home goes January 18 from 9 to 3pm.
There is limited space available and pre registration is required. Contact Marti at 250-782-1138 ext. 222 for more details.
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Thursday January 16 and Feburary 6 from 10”30 am to noon is the time for sneiors to gather and compete for small prizes at the public library. Cards, trivia, word games, and more are all in the offing! Do you have a favourite game? Bring it along to share. The DC Library is located at 1001 McKellar Avenue.
Nominate for the BC community award now! The Community Award celebrates British Columbians who go above and beyond in their dedication and service to others. It honours individuals who devote their time and energy to making their communities more caring, dynamic, beautiful, healthy and inclusive. The nominee’s contributions must have taken place in British Columbia either through volunteer or professional work in areas including, but not limited to: • Arts and Culture • Business Innovation • Civic Duty/Public Service • Communications/Media • Education • Environment/Conservation • Healthcare • Multiculturalism • Science & Technology • Sports and Recreation • Volunteer Service • Youth or Seniors’ Leadership Why Nominate The Award program provides an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the transformative efforts of individuals who raise the quality and character of their community and, in doing so, inspire others to do the same. Who is Eligible • Any current or former long-term resident of British Columbia is eligible
• Posthumous or self-nominations are not eligible • Elected representatives are not eligible for nominations while they hold office • Nominations of groups (three or more people) or organizations are not eligible Selection of Awardees An independent jury panel of community leaders from throughout British Columbia reviews the nominations and selects the awardees. The decision of the independent jury is final. Recognition of Awardees Awardees are recognized at a formal ceremony held in Victoria. The Lieutenant Governor and a representative of the BC Achievement Foundation are invited to present the awardees with the Community Award Medallion, designed by Robert Davidson, along with a certificate, lapel pin and letter from the Premier of BC recognizing their achievements. Dates to Remember • October 1, 2019 – Nominations OPEN • January 31, 2020 – Nominations CLOSE www.bcachievement.com/ All nominations must be submitted online by January 31, 2020 (all materials must be received by 11:59 pm).
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NDP fails again on massive industrial investment “NDP Minister Doug Donaldson needs to immediately resign since he is clearly unable or unwilling to enforce the laws of British Columbia and act in the best interests of all British Columbians. Donaldson has consistently shown his support for the illegal blockades of the Coastal Gas Link project, completely ignoring the elected First Nations leadership, the RCMP, and the law. If he won’t resign, John Horgan needs to fire him. “The NDP have a duty to the citizens of this province to ensure that the rule of law is respected and followed by everyone. It is totally unacceptable that John Horgan sits idly by while court orders are violated. When will he realize that he needs to govern for everyone in this province? “Last week, the B.C. Supreme Court granted another injunction to allow Coastal GasLink access to worksites and said that the defendants “are seeking to exclude
the application of British Columbia law within Wet’suwet’en territory, which is something that Canadian law will not entertain.” Respect for the law is not optional. When the BC Supreme Court makes an order, it needs to be respected by all levels of government and by every citizen. When will the NDP realize the law applies to everyone in BC? “Coastal GasLink has signed agreements with all 20 elected First Nations councils along the approved 670km pipeline route, with the project bringing benefits to each community. Each community has been significantly engaged throughout this process by multiple governments. Respect and protocol were followed in the spirit of true reconciliation and rights and title case law. Projects as important as this cannot be delayed by fringe groups, and the NDP need to say so.” Andrew Wilkinson BC Liberals
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Province to expand misguided wolf cull In a short time men and women will get into helicopters carrying guns before drenching the ground in the blood of native wildlife as BC’s wolf cull is expanded. The action, which includes tactics such as Judas wolves, the annual repetition of the slaughter, and a decided unwillingness to target human activities that are root causes of the caribou decline ensure that the province’s current running tally of 476 individual wolves killed will skyrocket. Experts on wildlife management decry the move, which is being done without any discussion on decreasing snowmobile access in winter ungulate areas or reducing logging and pipelines in protected areas. In a presentation given recently by Dale Seip, the province’s lead researcher on caribou conservation, the major underlying issue is the clearing of mature forests. Additionally, caribou are greatly affected by the presence of snowmobiles in their winter territory and rather than increasing protected areas for animals in December, the province has decided to spend an unknown amount of money having biologists update maps daily so recreational vehicle users have greater access to delicate caribou winter habitat. Members of the Valhalla Wilderness Society (VHS), based in New Denver BC, question why the dire state of caribou is considered an emergency when it comes to killing predators, however in the case of allowing snowmobiles and heli-skiers to swarm their critical winter habitat or in the presence of requests for clear-cutting and pipelines there’s no emergency. VHS asks that the current protection of only 3.3 percent of the ungulate winter range from snowmobile use be expanded to 6.5 percent of the Central Selkirk Range. Letters can be emailed to the province at caribou.recovery@gov. bc.ca, and flnr.minister@gov.bc.ca. For more information, please visit wolfawareness.org and animalalliance.ca. Trev Miller Friends of Animals Society
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The new reality show Judy Kucharuk Columnist
Sitting in the Atlanta airport yesterday enjoying (replace that with enduring) my layover between flights and I hear an interesting conversation behind me: “I heard they were making a reality show about grizzly bears. Apparently, there are these grizzly bears who were former actors, I mean… they were bears that they used for movies, and now they want to make a reality show about these four bears. They want to set up a series of challenges that both the bears and the people do and see who wins”. After I almost spit my coffee out, which would have been shameful as it was airport coffee and cost $6.00 USD, I stifled the urge to laugh out loud lest they realize I have been listening. I have often wondered who comes up with the premise for a new reality show because some of them are absolute insanity. Now I know! The idea hatches between two Colorado men who are sitting in an airport waiting area and speaking so loudly that everyone else can hear. Maybe a friend of a friend of Mark Burnett overhears this conversation and excitedly pitches it at their next, “give me an idea that is too ridiculous, and we might do it” brainstorming session. Perhaps these same men had overheard another person explaining the new reality show, and much like that old-fashioned game of
‘telephone’ they didn’t quite hear what they thought they heard. In hindsight, maybe I didn’t really hear what I thought I heard? “Catch the new hit reality show, MAN vs GRIZZLY weekdays at 9:00 p.m. View discretion advised”. It that how simple it is to come up with new reality show ideas? Remember when Survivor first hit the airwaves? People who signed up for a month or so of living on a deserted island with only the clothes on their back, no food and no fire. Let the best man or
woman win! Add in things like immunity challenges and torch extinguishing ceremonies and you have a hit show! Now there is a reality show for every genre and the list grows exponentially each season. What about a reality show where the players have to do simple tasks in -40 degree weather? They could call it, “The Air Hurts My Face” and it could be filmed in the Peace Country during January each year. Of course, there would be challenges like changing a tire, shoveling a driveway,
etc. but there would also be challenges like taking two children out of their car-seats while each cry that it is cold or explaining to a toddler why they should not have stuck their tongue on the car door and now you might have to cut it off. Are you listening Mark Burnett? I think I might have a show for you! Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes, and lives in Dawson Creek.
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Hannah O’Brien: adventures out of the comfort zone Hannah O’Brien Columnist A few months ago while listening to the radio the on-air DJ was discussing the world’s coolest job, and how anyone from anywhere could apply. Intrigued I decided to check it out. Turns out it probably would be the coolest job in the world. An all-expenses paid, plus salary, chance to travel the world working for Yacht Week and Ski Week magazine. The two successful candidates are tasked with globetrotting and documenting said trotting by writing features and taking photographs. Dope, right? Their qualifications weren’t too intense either, social media content/following and photography skills. I browsed their website and noted that the majority of their content was rife with svelte full-
of-life young people enjoying their yachting vacations by parking their boats in party circles and taking selfies. Currently I participate in none of those things, nor am I young or svelte, more like middle aged and awkward but I did go house boating on the Shuswap a decade ago. Also I don’t really have a social media following per say and I don’t often take selfies. I continued perusing all the while thinking to myself why couldn’t a one-time house boater/ student/mom/small-time writer living in Northern BC do this? I applied. Crazy? Yes, but I suspected I’d have no shot as my application was titled “I don’t have a six pack but I can drink one.” There was a teeny part of me that thought perhaps being the antithesis of what they usually look for would play as an advantage. The experience was also the opposite of everything I
enjoy; travelling, small enclosed spaces, people, merriment, and so on. I knew I didn’t stand a chance but it was kind of exciting to apply. I wrote what I felt was a really funny application and submitted it: I’m not young, thin, or hip. But I’m an excellent writer, I’m funny, and you offer a masterclass on photography as part of the job, so there’s that. I’ll give your readers a perspective they’ve likely never read before. I’m not sure what kind of perks come along, but I’d love to not have to cook, clean, or cater to my brood for even a week. I’m almost 40 and the only traveling I’ve ever done are party trips to Mexico and Las Vegas, and I mostly stay around Canada. Actually I don’t really like traveling. It’s why I’m perfect for this assignment. I’m a Mom, student, and columnist from
Northeastern British Columbia and the chances of me ever traveling the world on a yacht are about as good as my child listening to me at bedtime. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I thank you for reading my application. Unbeknownst to me before hitting submit was that the second part of their application involved taking photos and using something called a boomerang - definitely not the Australian flat spinning airfoil that returns to its thrower – and then a bunch of hash tags, and tagging and using the @ symbol a lot. I knew right then that I wasn’t even going to attempt the second part, but I was a little proud of myself for trying. And who knows maybe one day I’ll step out of my comfort zone and into an adventure.
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STEWART: so who exactly is the middle class? Carl Stewart Columnist To listen to politicians talk you would think unless you are in the Middle Class you have no hope of federal money (translated that means taxpayers money). So, are you a middle class Canadian? Where do you fit in our economy? Whatever you do don’t ask a politician and if you ask an
economist, he or she will qualify the answer with, depends on where you think you are in terms of your finances. For example, it is a proven fact that over half of Canadians are $200 or less away from not being able to pay their bills. Are these guys Middle Class? Though economists don’t have a single definition for it, the term does indicate a group of people who stand in the middle of an income distribution. And yet, ev-
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eryone — rich or poor — thinks they’re middle class. Surveys have shown this over and over both in Canada and the U.S. It’s one reason why politicians love the word so much: When they say, “middle class,” the vast majority of voters thinks it’s about them, even though it might not be. So, what does it take in Canada to be in the middle class? The median household income reached $70,336 in 2015, according to the latest census data. That is the middle point of the national income ladder. But as everyone knows, $70,000 a year can be plenty — or not — depending on where you live. So, I asked Statistics Canada to provide data showing the household income distribution in census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations across the country. StatsCan came up with local income rankings based on the 2016 census and sliced them up
KHALIQ: don’t share your goals with everyone Amna Khaliq Columnist
Vocational Service
Rotary International has assigned January as Vocational Service Month. This is an avenue of service by Rotarian that recognizes the worthiness of all vocations as an opportunity to improve our world through our work. The focus is on: •Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including of employers, employees, associates, competitors, and the public. •The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians. •The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community. Rotary clubs in Dawson Creek support vocational development through annual bursaries and awards to the graduating high school class. The ongoing mentoring of the Interact club in the high school fosters the development of young people to go on to serve their communities and the world regardless of the career path they chose. As well, we support literacy programs to improve people’s ability to have a better life and opportunity to serve. Your local Rotary Clubs congratulate all vocations in our community for the hard work they do and the contributions made to make our city a better place to live. Come check us out. Perhaps your “classification” is just what our clubs need to do even more good in the world.
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into five groups of equal size. The middle three groups, or quintiles, represent what you might call the middle class. The numbers refer to all households, that is, individuals living alone, couples, couples with children, single parents with children and groups of two or more individuals living together under the same roof. Also, it depends on where you live. It boils down to cost of living. The two extremes would be the cost of living in Vancouver and then in Dawson Creek. Some time ago we all heard about the Panama Papers and how so many so-called good citizens had bank accounts in other tax-free countries. After everyone go over being a bit red faced with embarrassment people got on with their lives. But if you want to really find out who is doing what with Canadian cash go to google and type in Paradise Papers and be ready for some strong stuff.
Many dreams die because they are shared with the wrong people. Keep your goals to yourself. Don’t share your goals with everyone. Not everyone is going to support you, especially when you are a beginner. But if you are an expert, people are going to help you. Further, People may not hold you accountable for not achieving your goals, and the social recognition that is attached to your goal may even reduce your efforts. You may lack motivation. It may feel like with the social attention that you have already achieved the reward before your actual goal. Also, if you share your goals with your loved ones, they are going to praise you for making that goal. If you want to share the goals with them, ask them to compliment you on the process of explicitly achieving your goals, not on making a goal. In some situations, a competition might even motivate you to achieve your goals earlier than others if you share your goals with your friends or even with strangers on social media. There is nothing wrong with
seeing big dreams and working hard towards them in real life. I think a person’s dream defines his value. Does not matter he can turn them into reality or not. If he can dream big, he can also aim high for significant achievements. He may not be able to reach those goals, but he can see big dreams that define his personality, character and both personal and professional life. If you want to know a man’s character, you can’t judge him based on the battles he has won or lost, but the struggles he dared to fight. If you want to know where you stand in your life, look at your goals and dreams. What is your purpose while you are in college or even after you retire? A person with big dreams will try everything morally, physically and mentally possible. That is why dreams don’t die, and they become our identity – our reality. Dreams are like personal assets. No one should tell you what to dream or what goals to set. You should only share them with trusted people who will encourage you throughout the highs and lows moments. Again, if you don’t want to share, don’t. Simply, work smart towards your goals.
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Fred Penner coming to Mile Zero Rob Brown Managing Editor Fred heads unite - a gentle man with an undeniable ability to make you feel good about yourself in coming to Dawson Creek. The master brings more than 40 years of commitment, consistency and depth to a career that blends the many genres of performing and communication. Fred continues to grow and create music for his generations of “Fred Heads”. February 22 at 3:00 pm is the opening curtain for Penner. Unchagah Hall. Penner’s latest Juno Award / Canadian Folk Music Award / Western Canadian Music Award winning CD project, Hear The Music is dedicated to all who have travelled with him on his musical journey. He is thankful to the generations for allowing him into their lives, listening and singing along. In his career Fred has delivered a prolific 13 CD’s to families across North America and countless energetic live shows for eager audiences. In his television life Fred composed the music for YTV’s Tipi Tales and is especially known for over 900 episodes in 13 seasons of acclaimed Fred Penner’s Place TV series - CBC (Canada) and Nick. Jr. (USA). Right, Fred Penner
Tumbler Ridge hosts murder at the Grand Gatsby January 25 will be your chance tension in the air is always thick to get in on the murder and the enough to be cut with a knife. mayhem in Tumbler Ridge. However, this newfound relationship between the opposing mob Hosted by Tumbler Ridge bosses has served, thus far, to inCommunity Arts Council hibit gratuitous bloodshed as in Murder at the Grand Gatsby the past. Part of the success of Speakeasy this truce is that both crime bosses It’s the height of Prohibition in have found new dames, thereby 1920s Chicago, and there’s a mob intertwining more mutual relationwar brewing between the South ships between the two factions. Side Gangsters and the Northern The two gangs have set an ofChicago Mob Outfit. The two ruth- ficial date to meet at Hal Sapone’s less crime leaders Hal Sapone Grand Gatsby Speakeasy to reand Beanie O’Dannon have finally solve all remaining differences. reached an agreement on bootleg- Will these two underground orgaging practices in Chicago and have nizations resolve their disputes decided to pull together resources or will a massive melee erupt, reto undergo a collaborative effort kindling the fatal flames between with criminal endeavors. them? Janaury 25. For more inOn the surface, this strategy formation see www.tr-artscouncil. seems similar to bailing out a sink- weebly.com, ing ship with tin cups, nevertheemail tr_artscouncil@yahoo. less. com Recently, gangsters from the north and south have been spotor call (250) 242-3399. ted together at various speakeasies throughout Chicago, but the
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DC Ministerial Association Salvation Army Church Contact: David Roch 250-782-0150 davidphyllisroch@gmail.com 11501 17 St, Dawson Creek
250-782-4812 1436 104 Ave. Dawson Creek Church Service: Sundays 11:00 am
Alliance Church
St James Presbyterian Church
Contact: 250-782-3837 Pastor: D. Cyril Marlatt Steven Roszmann, Youth Pastor dawsoncreekalliance.ca/ 9009 10 St. Dawson Creek
Bethel Pentecostal Church
Contact: Gordon Warriner 250-782-5885 Web: www.betheldc.ca 11501 17 St Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek Community Church
Contact: David Roch 250-782-0150 davidphyllisroch@gmail.com 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek
First Baptist Church
We invite you to come and join in with other believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. We serve our community by providing opportunities to worship, study God’s Word (The Bible),fellowship and to be involved in service to the people of Dawson Creek. Our Sunday service is at 10:30am year round. We have Children’s Sunday School year round as well (except long weekends). 1400-113 Ave. Dawson Creek 250-782 4792. email: office@dcfirstbaptist.ca www.dcfirstbaptist.ca Contact: Pastor Terry Coe terry@dcfirstbaptist.ca
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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
Grandview Chapel
Is a friendly church nestled on the hill in Dawson Creek grandviewchapel.ca Contact: Tony Vigar 250-782-4225 900 94 Ave Dawson Creek Sunday Meetings 10:30 am
Notre Dame Catholic Church
Pastor Terry Hagen 250-782-4616/403-835-7235 houseofhagen@hotmail.com 1501-108 Ave. Dawson Creek Sunday Service: 10:00 am Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am-4:00 pm New Testament Studies Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Old Testament Studies Thursdays: 1:00 pm
Gideons International Canada
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. Contacts: William “Bill” & Pauline Hendley, ph. 250-788-8177 (H) 250-788-6902 (C) Email: newtouch@pris.ca; Stanton & Charlotte Miller, ph: 250-782-3881 (H) Email: cemiller083@gmail.com
St Marks Anglican Church Jehovah’s Witnesses Contact Rev. Don Thompson 250-782-2939 Email: stmarks@pris.ca and on Facebook 1029 103 Ave, Dawson Creek Sunday Service & Sunday School: 11:00am Wednesday Service: 5:00pm Soup Kitchen: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm Food Bank: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday Service: 11am 250-782-3085 Pastor Christopher McLean 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 Tabernacle church
Contact: Pastor James Bridges 250-219-1609 apostoliclighthousedc@gmail.com 709-96A Ave, Dawson Creek Meeting Time: Wednesday - 7 pm Sunday - 2 pm
Church of the Nazarene Service times: Sunday 2pm, Friday 7pm Website: www.dcnazarene.com Pastor Megan Polowski Email: dcnazarene@gmail.com Phone: 250-719-7425
Church of the New Jerusalem
A distinctive Christian church dedicated to learning, living and Please contact the office for service sharing the spiritual understanding times and for ministerial program of the Bible as revealed in books written by Emanuel Swedenborg. information We worship the Lord, Jesus Christ Contact: Fr. Venerando Sabacan as God Himself in Human form. We 250-782-3456 believe his whole word is a divine Email: nddc@shaw.ca allegory with a spiritual sense. We 908 104 Ave Dawson Creek also have a unique and extensive set of teachings about the life after South Peace death. Our motto “ All religion is of life, and the life of religion is to do United Church what is good.” All are welcome to our Contact: Marilyn Carroll services and other events. Please go 250-782-2636 to www.dawsoncreeknewchurch. Web: www.neonet.bc.ca/ unitedchurchdawsoncreek/Spuc_ ca for more info and the church newsletter. 250-782-8035 Home.html 9013 8 St Dawson Creek Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca Sunday Worship 11:00 am 11101 17 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 10:30 am
250-782-7487 644 105A Ave. Dawson Creek
Northgate Anabaptist Fellowship Mennonite Church
We meet to worship God, study the Bible, encourage and support each other, and work together to further God’s purposes in the world. Contact: Eileen Klassen 250-219-6375 northgate.a.f@gmail.com 1800 109 Ave, Dawson Creek Sunday Meetings 10:00 am
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 250-782-4921 Web: www.mormon.org/ 10901 13th St. Dawson Creek
Peace Mission Chapel
Contact: Pastor Lee Stevenson 250-843-7506 Sunday Meetings 11:00 am
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Bible Study: 10:00 am Church Services: 11:00 am Contact: Church office 250-782-1710 9201-14th St. Dawson Creek Pastor: Michael McPherson
Pouce Coupe Community Church
Contact: Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160 Sunday Meetings 10:00 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 Bob Rempel 250-759-4540 Web: rollachurch.com Email: 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. Contact : Dale Campbell 250-719-7427 (bahai.org)
Bullying is intentional, hurtful and aggressive behaviour that makes others feel uncomfortable, scared or upset. A person who shows bullying behaviour usually picks on another person’s looks, culture, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. Reality check: Bullying is serious – it affects more people than we realize. 1 in 3 Canadian teens say they’ve been bullied recently Almost half of Canadian parents say their kid has been bullied Students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) are discriminated against three times more than heterosexual students It’s important to know the difference between bullying and single acts of aggression or conflict. Not all mean or rude behaviour or conflict is bullying. Understanding the difference helps when it comes to knowing how to intervene. Mean: Saying or doing something on purpose to hurt someone without consistency Mean behaviour aims to hurt someone. Kids are mean to each other when they criticize things about another person (e.g. clothing, intelligence, coolness, etc.). Usually, mean things are said impulsively and then often regretted later. Mean behaviour can be triggered by feelings of anger, frustration or jealousy. A kid might say something mean to make themselves look better in comparison to another person. Being mean can sound like: “Are you seriously wearing that sweater again? Didn’t you just wear it, like, last week?” “Get a life.” “You’re so fat/ugly/stupid.” “I hate you!” Mean behaviour causes damage. It’s behaviour that should not happen – it should be discouraged and stopped. Bullying is serious – the effects can be traumatic and long-lasting. Victims can show a range of emotional, behavioural, physical and relationship problems. Kids who get bullied can end up feeling: Different from their peers Weak or unable to defend themselves Depressed or anxious Aggressive Like withdrawing from friends or family It can also cause them to have: Low self-esteem, loneliness and
social anxiety Health problems Problems going to school regularly Suicidal thoughts Some adults who were bullied in their youth report extended psychological harm into adulthood, like continued distress, self-blame, fear, and internalized problems like depression. Here are some tips to help you start the conversation. If your child is being bullied Choose an appropriate time to talk with your child – use open-ended questions, for example: “What did you like the most about your day?” “What was the most frustrating part of your day?” Listen – let your child do the talking, encourage them to describe the bullying in as much detail as they can and document it Make sure your child knows that its okay for them to feel the way they do Paraphrase what you heard – this will help them feel understood and open to having help Give them tips and tricks on how to handle bullying behaviour or how to resolve conflict in a nonaggressive way and show them how to get help Act out a scenario and have your child confidently handle the situation Create opportunities to make new friends – for example, enrol your child in different programs or activities Encourage your child to stay away from anyone who shows bullying behaviour Make sure your child knows that it’s okay to stand up for themselves, but it’s not okay to be violent or aggressive If your child is exhibiting bullying behaviour If you suspect or have been told that your child is exhibiting bullying behaviour, you need to take it seriously and address the situation in a calm, open-minded manner. You should make it very clear that the bullying behaviour must stop immediately Ask your child about their friends and what they do together Find out if something is happening at school or at home that is causing them to act out Ask open-ended questions to encourage them to open up Paraphrase what you heard and have them take ownership over their actions Set appropriate consequences
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Peace Country Canadians golden at Winter World Masters The Peace Country Canadians won women’s hockey gold at the 2020 Winter World Masters Games in Austria on Sunday. The Canadians, made up of a contingent of athletes from the Peace region, won gold with a 5-2 win over EC Icemice Telfs – Tiroler Madln (IMT). The Canadians found themselves trailing 1-0 after the first, but bounced back in the second with goals from Becky Zimmerman and Stacy Cosgrove. IMT added a second to end the period tied 2-2. The Canadians scored three answered goals in the third, with Laurie Webb notching the game winner. Zimmerman and Cosgrove added a second goal each on the way to winning gold. The Canadians dominated all facets of the tournament over the
weekend, finishing first in the round robin with three wins and zero losses, and amassing 29 goals with just two against. The Canadians dispatched Red Angels Innsbruck with ease in the semi-finals, cruising to a 14-0 victory before winning gold in the final. Zimmerman was the team and tournament’s points leader with 18 (seven goals, 11 assists); Cosgrove was the top scorer with nine goals, and added six assists. The medal-winning team was rounded out by Dawn Rain, Dawn Bird, Nicole Nobert, Becky Tetreault, Jodie Atkinson, Ann Sawyer, Melissa Sorensen, Cindy Potter, Michelle LeMoignan, and Laurie Webb. The Winter World Masters Games take place every four years for athletes 30 years or older, and run until Jan. 19, 2020, in Innsbruck, Austria.
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Senior Canucks look to host 2021 Coy Cup The Senior AA Championships may be headed to Dawson Creek. Senior staff with the Senior Canucks –two time defending champions – are hoping to make it a three-peat this year in Quesnel. A fourth could be won right here at home in 2021. “If we are hosting the event, as you know, costs will be important for us to watch and be aware of. We would like to inquire about the City of Dawson Creek donating the ice for the event,” noted team officials
in correspondence to the City of Dawson Creek this week. This year teams competing for a chance at the Coy Cup are; Kelowna Sparta Rossland Warriors Powell River Regals Dawson Creek Canucks Quesnel Kangaroos(Host) Another rep from the CIHL. The Senior Canucks reveal they are being asked to potentially host a three game set against Powell River, Rossland or Kelowna this season to go to the Coy Cup.
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Bear Mountain Terrain Park is open January 18 sees the opening of the Bear Mountain Terrain Park. Be there.
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Avoid those winter blues
Hockey Standings AS OF January 12, 2020
North Peace Hockey League
PTS 23 23 12 6 4
Grande Prairie Athletics Dawson Creek Senior Canucks Falher Pirates Manning Comets Grimshaw Huskies REGULAR SEASON Thurs, Jan 16 8:30 p.m. Tues, Jan 21 8:30 p.m. Thurs, Jan 23 8:30 p.m. Thurs, Jan 30 8:30 p.m. Sat, Feb 1 8:30 p.m. END OF REGULAR SEASON
GP 13 13 13 12 13
W 11 11 6 3 1
Memorial Arena Memorial Arena Memorial Arena Coca Cola Centre Memorial Arena
L 1 1 7 9 10
OTL 1 1 0 0 1
SOL 0 0 0 0 1
GF 73 85 67 31 47
GA 43 50 64 74 72
DIFF + 30 + 35 +3 - 43 - 25
Falher Pirates at D.C. Sr. Canucks G.P. Athletics at D.C. Sr. Canucks G.P. Athletics at D.C. Sr. Canucks D.C. Sr. Canucks at G.P. Athletics Manning Comets at D.C. Sr. Canucks
North West Junior Hockey League Fort St. John Huskies North Peace Navigators Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Fairview Flyers Grande Prairie JDA County Kings Sexsmith Vipers
Coach Lynzee Caitlyn Harbottle For many the new year increases stress and anxiety as plans and obligations rise. When unhealthy amounts of stress trigger the fight or flight response in everyday life it can leave us feeling sick, anxious, and unable to function properly. Our healthy diet and lifestyle can stop dead in it’s tracks as we try to regain a sense of balance and feel well again. So how do we deal effectively with stress during this holiday season? First off, we need to pinpoint what is causing our stress. If we dismiss this step, any efforts we make to relieve and deal with our stress will be futile. It will be beneficial for us to sit down and examine our routine and lifestyle to find the root cause of our stress. To be successful in this endeavor we can consult a professional who will assist us in determining the stressors we are dealing with. Only then can we take steps to deal with stress in a way that supports our health and goals. Once we know whats stressing us out we can move on to managing and/or eliminating the stress. This can be done in many different ways, for example: breathing techniques, stretching, exercise, massage, balanced diet, getting a good nights sleep, and a variety of hobbies and activities. We will most likely have to try a couple of techniques out before we find what truly works for us. To start out, we can try simple things such as building a calming sleep routine and making time for movement everyday. Just these two actions alone can go along way in keeping us mentally and physically able to manage stress. If stress is keeping us from reaching our goals, we should take some time
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UPCOMING GAMES Wed, Jan 15 Sat, Jan 18 Sun, Jan 19 Wed, Jan 22 Fri, Jan 24 Sun, Jan 26
8:00 p.m. 8:00 pm 3:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 3:00 pm
PTS 46 37 36 34 24 10
GP 28 29 29 30 29 29
W 22 18 17 15 11 4
Memorial Arena Baytex E/Centre Cty Multiplex North Peace Arena Memorial Arena Memorial Arena
L 4 10 10 11 16 23
T 0 0 0 0 0 0
OTL 2 1 2 4 2 2
SO 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-1
GF 153 110 125 125 81 76
GA 71 94 117 105 115 168
DIFF + 82 + 16 +8 + 20 - 34 - 92
F.S.J. Huskies at D.C. Jr. Canucks D.C. Jr. Canucks at North Peace Navigators D.C. Jr. Canucks at Cty of GP JDA Kings D.C. Jr. Canucks at Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers at D.C. Jr. Canucks F.S.J. Huskies at D.C. Jr. Canucks
Northern Alberta Hockey League Midget “AA” NEBC Yukon Trackers Peace River Royals GPAC Storm Fort McMurray Barons Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines
PTS 34 28 25 15 4
GP 22 21 23 22 21
W 16 13 12 7 2
L 4 6 10 14 19
T 2 2 1 1 0
GF 113 101 93 68 51
GA 53 71 101 99 132
DIFF + 60 + 30 -8 - 31 - 81
Northern Alberta Hockey League Bantam “AA” GPAC HDG Storm Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines Fort McMurray Barons Peace River Sabres GPAC DRT Storm
PTS 23 22 19 19 5
GP 22 21 21 24 22
W 10 10 8 8 2
L 9 9 10 13 19
T 3 2 3 3 1
GF 77 82 74 75 48
GA 78 80 85 93 110
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Cook’s corner Warm up winter with a bowl of linguine
Run Christian, run Jenée Baldwin Columnist I was talking to a man the other day who asked me how I had become a Christian. After I shared briefly about my relationship with God, he began to share about his own past. He talked about a mission trip to Costa Rica, a summer spent building a church in Mexico, a year of Bible college as a young adult, a church group he used to facilitate, a Bible study he had led a few years ago.
Warm and hearty dishes tend to be most sought-after in cold weather. Stews and soups might be go-to meals to warm us up in winter, but a rich dish of pasta featuring a savory, slightly spicy sauce and fresh clams can add a touch of heat that warms from within. This recipe for “Razor Clam Linguine” from “Edible Seattle: The Cookbook” (Sterling Epicure) by Jill Lightner is sure to please this winter. While linguine is the pasta of choice in the recipe, spaghetti can be a suitable substitute. For a decorative touch, consider placing a few steamed clams on top of the plated pasta for instant impact if hosting guests.
Razor Clam Linguine Serves 4
1⁄2 stick unsalted butter 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup dry white wine 3⁄4 pound linguine 11⁄2 cups chopped (1⁄2-inch) razor clam meat 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano Red pepper flakes (up to 1 tablespoon) 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. 2. Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the onions and garlic, season to taste with salt and black pepper and cook until almost tender, about 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Adjust the heat to medium-low, add the wine, and simmer until the liquid reduces by about two-thirds, about 10 minutes. When you add the wine, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. 3. Add the clams, parsley, oregano, and red pepper to taste to the reduced sauce; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat the clams through. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and black pepper if needed. 4. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and parmesan cheese and toss until well mixed. Serve immediately, topped with more cheese, if desired. Cleaning tip: Drop clams into boiling water for a few seconds until their shells pop open. Snip off the tough, skinny neck; slice them lengthwise and cut out all the dark, digestive bits, leaving the white meat. Give them a final rinse to remove any last bits of sand. PC201609
As I listened, it struck me that everything he was mentioning had happened in the past, so I asked him what he was currently doing for the Lord, and what his future spiritual goals were. He paused, gave me a puzzled glance, and said “I’ve already done a lot for God. It’s time to do some things for me now.”.
the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”. Nowhere does he mention filling a quota to God and thereafter focusing on himself. Instead he says that his only goal is to finish the race in obedience to God, with complete disregard to his own life. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, the Apostle Paul writes “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”. He understood that leaving a race partway through means not completing it, and not receiving a prize. If our ultimate goal is the reward of bringing glory to our God and being affirmed and welcomed into His presence, stepping out of the race is not the answer.
Galatians 5:7 speaks to this when it says “You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?”
You may have had a rough start to your Christian race, and you may have found the terrain so rocky and exhausting that you’ve had to stop and rest for awhile, but eventually you need to get back up and start running again so that you can finish. Don’t give up! Keep running! This year has just begun, and there’s a lot of year left. Start running again, and make the decision to stay in the race this year and finish 2020 well. The eternal rewards will be more than worth these temporary struggles.
In Acts 20:24, the Apostle Luke says “I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish
“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1
As I reflected on our conversation later that day, a thought that kept coming back to me was that this man had seemingly started his Christian race, but somewhere along the way had abandoned it, not grasping the fact that it’s the finish that matters most.
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My Body’s My Body Dear Annie: My husband, “Robert,” and I moved back to our hometown several years ago to help with aging parents. I went back to work as a nurse, and he joined his father’s law firm. Upon moving back, we struck up a friendship with an old acquaintance of Robert’s. “Tim” and Robert went to high school together and a year of college. We have invited Tim and his partner over several times for dinner. We have often gone
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my age. It’s not a habit I can break, as I don’t hear it. So my friends help me keep it in check, and that’s the best I can do. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one with this problem. Just thought I would let you know that “Loudness Sufferer’s” friend probably doesn’t hear it, either. — Barbara Bly Dear Barbara: I love the idea of the hand signal. It’s discreet but effective. Perhaps it’s the quick fix that will save “Loudness Sufferer’s” friendship. Thanks for the insightful tip. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www. creators.com.
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Rosie went through her school years in the local area and after graduating from high school, she went to Vancouver to further her education. After spending 13 years there, she decided to relocate back to Dawson Creek. Here, she worked for a telephone answering service and as a bookkeeper for different stores before going to work for the Regional District. She also continued to help out with duties that needed to be done on the family farm. Her last job was working at Bills News until her retirement. Rosie was very passionate about the right for life. This was evident through her involvement with the Peace for Life Society and the Life Chain that is held at the beginning of every October. She recently attended every day of the forty days of prayer for the Walk for Life. Rosie had a helpful personality and was always giving a helping hand to her friends and relatives. She could be very determined to do things her own way. Rosie was very religious and attended church pretty much every Sunday, and frequently enjoyed listening to Gospel music. Most mornings she would have her bible open to read passages. She filled all the positions with the LWML for many years and helped the seniors. Gardening was always something that Rosie had a strong passion for and planting her garden each year brought her a lot of joy. Rosie did a lot of work with D.C. Community Gardens and Trailside Gardens for Seniors. Other hobbies that Rosie enjoyed were knitting, crocheting and sewing. Rosie was a wealth of knowledge when it came to researching and discussing her family history. She also spent a lot of time working on Sudoku puzzles to keep her mind sharp. She loved to travel and took many trips over the years. Rosie was predeceased by her parents; Philipp and Gertrud Schmidt. She is survived by her siblings; Fred (Pat), Rita (Bert), Richard (Sunday), and Erich (Ruth), nephews and nieces; Chris, Rebecca (Olgierd), Sarah, Ben, Kaleb, Darra-May (Chris), Danielle (Mark), and Jared (Kiara) and great nephews and nieces; Oliver, Gabriel, Matteo, Shelby, Nicholas, Thomas, and Sophie. A funeral service was held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dawson Creek, BC. Pastor Chris McLean officiated. Rosie was laid to rest next to her mother, in Mountainview Cemetery, Groundbirch, BC. For Friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Rosie to the Peace for Life Society, PO Box 2463, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4T9 or to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Canada, 3074 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3K 0Y2. For full obituary, please see www.reynars.com Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium
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