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In combination with Women’s Institute month being declared in Dawson Creek earlier this week, and hundreds of women business owners and operators in the community – we thought it was a great month to shine a spotlight on some of these great community leaders.
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FaithCorner DC Ministerial Association St James Presbyterian Contact: David Roch Church 250-782-0150 davidphyllisroch@gmail.com 11501 17 St, Dawson Creek
Alliance 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
Our Sunday service is at 10:30 am year round. Live on our website. 1400-113 Ave. Dawson Creek 250-782 4792. In crisis, get a hold of Pastor Terry by appointment only. email: office@dcfirstbaptist.ca www.dcfirstbaptist.ca Contact: Pastor Terry Coe terry@dcfirstbaptist.ca
Family Foursquare Contact: Trevor Birak 250-784-8530 Trevor.Birak@gmail.com
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
St Marks Anglican Church Contact Rev. Don Thompson 250-782-2939 Email: stmarks@pris.ca and on Facebook 1029 103 Ave, Dawson Creek Sunday Service: 11:00 am Food Bank: with bag lunches Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-1:00pm
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
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
Service times: Sunday 2pm, Friday 7pm Website: www.dcnazarene.com Pastor Megan Polowski Email: dcnazarene@gmail.com Phone: 250-719-7425
Please contact the office for service times and for ministerial program information Contact: Fr. Venerando Sabacan Church of the 250-782-3456 New Jerusalem Email: nddc@shaw.ca A distinctive Christian church 908 104 Ave Dawson Creek dedicated to learning, living and sharing the spiritual understanding South Peace of the Bible as revealed in books United Church written by Emanuel Swedenborg. We worship the Lord, Jesus Christ Contact: Marilyn Carroll as God Himself in Human form. We 250-782-2636 believe his whole word is a divine Web: www.neonet.bc.ca/ unitedchurchdawsoncreek/Spuc_ allegory with a spiritual sense. We also have a unique and extensive Home.html set of teachings about the life after Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca death. Our motto “ All religion is of 11101 17 St Dawson Creek life, and the life of religion is to do Sunday Worship 10:30 am what is good.” All are welcome to our services and other events. Please go Salvation Army Church to www.dawsoncreeknewchurch. 250-782-4812 ca for more info and the church newsletter. 250-782-8035 1436 104 Ave. Dawson Creek Church Service: 9013 8 St Dawson Creek Sundays 11:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am
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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
Contact: Pastor James Bridges 250-219-1609 apostoliclighthousedc@gmail.com Peace Mission Chapel 709-96A Ave, Dawson Creek Contact: Pastor Lee Stevenson Meeting Time: 250-843-7506 Wednesday - 7 pm Sunday Meetings 11:00 am Sunday - 2 pm
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Seventh-Day Adventist Church
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Pouce Coupe Community Church
Contact: Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160 Sunday Meetings 10:00 am
New Beginnings Baptist Church
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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)
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Women’s Institute month: spotlight on owners, operators and more in the community Dillon Giancola Reporter/Photographer February is Women’s Institute Month in Dawson Creek. The Peace River District Women’s Institutes are still meeting regularly, though virtually. WI, which started in 1897, was created to give women educational opportunities. It has gone on to encourage and champion women in business and women involved in the community. In light of this declaration, here are some of the most successful and supportive women in Dawson Creek. They share why they love Dawson Creek, why it’s a great town to be a business owner or operator, and spotlight women in the community.
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Anne Clayton - clarinet, volunteer, and appraiser Anne Clayton runs an appraisal firm, plays clarinet in the Dawson Creek Community Band, and helps provide bagged lunches for people in need at St. Marks
Anglican Church. She plays stand up bass in a swing band as well. Well, she will when people are allowed to perform live music again. Simply put, Clayton loves being involved in the community, and loves the people of Dawson Creek. On helping others : “When the soup kitchen at St. Marks closed because of (COVID-19), myself and four other women began making bagged lunches for people in need, and do that twice a week. There are usually 70 to 80 people who come.” “We thought, what could we do to help these people? We can’t offer them a hot meal right now, so we’re doing the best we can to help. There are other great organizations in town that hand out free meals as well.”
Feb. 9 safe internet day From cyber bully to social network to digital identity, each year, Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness for emerging online issues. Feb. 17 is Read Canadian Day I read Canadian Day is a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people.
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of Canadian books and celebrate the richness, diversity, and breadth of Canadian literature. Feb. 21 to 27 Freedom to read week. Freedom to read week s was founded to challenges the nature of censorship, creating awareness if these challenges to Canadian writing.
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Katie Johnston - medicine, healing, and inspired Katie Johnston, mother of two, runs a traditional Chinese medicine practice in Dawson Creek. Raised in Dawson Creek, she moved away for six years and never thought she’d be back, but since she returned she couldn’t be happier.
“I absolutely love it, really happy to be here in the community I grew up in, working alongside lots of people I already knew. I’m honoured and grateful to be here for the community and provide a unique service.” On women in Dawson Creek: “Dawson Creek is very fortunate to have the women in it that we do, in the past few years it’s been up and rising even more. I feel so honoured to be a part of this group of women, many of whom are my friends, some I have yet to meet but work alongside, and that I get to refer back and forth with”
DC RCMP find their man DC RCMP was looking for - then found - Bryan David Scott Dumais. He was presently wanted for multiple Possession of Stolen Property and Fraud-related offences, said the Dawson Creek RCMP.
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“There is such a variety of women out there, and thriving each day. It’s uplifting and inspiring, you don’t feel alone in being a working mom of two young children. I feel supportive in that, it’s pretty miraculous. The women in the community are amazing.”
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Why do we need a term to delineate that a business is owned/ managed by a woman? Throwing
the word ‘babe’ into the mix does not necessarily inspire professionalism and further encourages the use of words in the boardroom like ‘honey, baby, darlin’, sweetheart’. Imagine introducing the CEO of a large Fortune 500 company to the stage with, “She is the ultimate Bossbabe and our very own SHE EO – please welcome, etc”. Cue the Helen Reddy single, ‘I am woman’ to be blasted from the sound system. Yuck. Might I suggest we toss, “Manpreneur” or “Dadpreneur” into the mix, both equally demotivating. The wild thing about the emer-
gence of this terminology is that it was launched by women! A man didn’t come up with Bossbabe or She EO – he would have been crucified for entertaining such terminology. Does it make it okay that a woman is responsible? Some may argue that the terminology is empowering to other women. I call bullcrap on that idea. Let’s (women) quit validating our accomplishments and ourselves by giving our titles cutesy subtext. We don’t need to infer we are ‘babes’ in order to be celebrated as an accomplished female.
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For your consideration... Dear editor Here are a couple of short poems that I thought you might like. Thank you for your time and consideration. RD Nicholson Editor’s note: RD – thank you for your typewritten letter. On your right. Received a dispatch last week with some poetry. Good stuff. That’s what this newspaper is all about a vehicle if you will for words about and from the community. Word and info rideshare. RB
Pinching the law, sliding the alternative Gerard Langevin Some years ago an MLA came to my door before an election soliciting votes. I asked what he thought of the 10 Commandments. He felt they were no longer applicable. That’s concerning! I was reading the recent article on the apparent growing favor for medically assisted deaths which is a sensitive subject and concern to all. After all, who wants to face a long drawn out death, especially accompanied with suffering? Nonetheless, be assured our entire society is racing down a very slippery slope. Because Canada has chosen to be an all embracing society, which meant the rejection of the Bible and the God of the Bible as being the Final Authority, we are left standing in the confusing quagmire of relativism. Years ago I read an article regarding democracy, which apparently was a Greek concept. However, they said it would only work if the people maintained moral integrity, otherwise it would require a dictator-
ship to maintain order. I had a conversation with someone who told me that he didn’t need anyone to tell him what is right and wrong. Then he proceeded to explain that we needed a government and strong leader that would make the people do what they were supposed to do – interesting (I think he was just baiting me). Today we see the eternal moral laws of the 10 Commandments, being challenged at every level. For instance, under the law of God, taking the life of an innocent person is murder (that would include suicide). Now we are giving and have given that ability to others to do so at our supposed discretion. What does that make us and them in the eyes of God? Once that cat is out of the bag and this power is released to our authorities, have we not put a knife to our own throats? If we are a people who have no moral compass, but live our lives according to our convenience and opinions, have we any right to complain about our governments who exercise the same liberties? How will they be kept in check if our
system fails? If we have no moral direction and follow no absolutes as individuals or society, are we not therefore vulnerable to the strongest voice and opinion? Let me address this more clearly. Whatever the Bible calls sin, like murder, sexual immorality, drugs, lying, stealing… is obviously harmful to everyone involved. They can be compared to lethal viruses. As with Covid or any other disease for that matter, public opinion, sentiment, or positive thinking does not lessen their dangers. God has set His laws not only for our own good, but for our knowledge, understanding, and alertness. By making these behaviors acceptable will still not change their harmful impact. We are being promised supposed new and wonderful liberties, but are we aware of what we are giving up in exchange? Are we considering where they are taking us? BE WARNED!
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Wilkinsons still fight for their home Tom Summer Reporter/Photographer
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Dawson Creek couple Wes and Joanne Wilkinson are continuing the fight to save their second home from a pair of squatters who moved in without a rental agreement or rent. A 48 hour eviction notice was issued last week, but the squatters refuse to leave. “They’re going to force it out to the bitter end, it looks like,” said Wes Wilkinson. “We’re still waiting on the writ of possession, but I’m also going through small claims court for the back rent.” It’s expected the writ will be issued by Supreme Court in the next two weeks, while the Wilkinsons seek $4,500 in unpaid rent. Wilkinson says the couple is getting off easy, as another $8,000 could be taken from the squatters, compensation for bailiff services recommended by the courts. He added the squatters have launched a complaint against the couple through BC’s residential tenancy branch. “They’ve been playing all kinds of games,” said Wilkinson, noting the squatters used another Dawson Creek address in the complaint to avoid notifying the couple. “If they had left when they said they were going to, it would have been no problem,” said Wilkinson of the one squatter. tsummer@ahnfsj.ca
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Three indigenous students from Dawson Creek have received scholarships to support their post-secondary schooling. The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society announced Wednesday more than $2.2 million in Indigenous Student Awards, started in 2007 to remove barriers to higher education. Receiving undergraduate awards ($1,000-$2,500) are: Georgia Horseman (Nicola Valley Institute of Technology),
Dakota Keller (Northern Lights College), and Cassandra Sawers (Jean Marie Joseph Adult School), all from Dawson Creek. Receiving a Teacher Education Award of $5,000 is Karlee Drake of Fort St. John, who is studying at Vancouver Island University. There were more than 600 students awarded this year. editor@dcdn.ca
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Bush pilot’s new book talks growth of Northern BC forest industry Dillon Giancola Dawson Creek Mirror Former bush pilot and forest industry pioneer Svend Serup, and his daughter Sheila Serup, have written and published a book about Svend’s life and adventures, titled No Old, Bold Pilots. The book shares Svend’s story of how he emigrated to Canada from Denmark after World War II, and made a career flying Cessna 185 planes, often on floats, in and around Williston Lake, Hudson’s Hope, and Northern B.C. in the 20th century. “At a point in his life, my father realized that from his experiences in the war, and from being a bush pilot and a part of the growth of Northern B.C., he had so much knowledge that he wanted to share it with others,” Sheila said. Though Svend died in April 2018, he began working on the book in the early 2000’s, with Sheiia putting the finishing touches on the book in the fall of 2020. The book is currently available in Prince George and Mackenzie book stores, and is in the process of coming to stores in and around Fort St. John. “He started working in forestry in Ontario in the 1950s with horse logging, and continued in B.C. through the introduction of chain saws and the evolution of heavy equipment. He wanted to convey that time to his readers,” Sheila said. “What is really interesting is he was one of the first forest operators to work in the Williston Lake area just after it was flooded. He would float wood on the lake, land his plane on the lake, and was at the forefront of seeing the area open for recreation, fishing, and forestry.” Sheila said she has memories of many flights with her father into and out of Charlie Lake and Fort St. John, and that the area was a very important part of his life. The Serups lived mostly in Prince George during this time. The title of the book is based off a quote by E. Hamilton Lee, “Don’t be a show-off. Never be too proud to turn back. There are old pilots and bold pilots, but no old, bold pilots.” “I have decided to call my story No Old, Bold Pilots because I have lived through my flying days. My Cessna 185 on floats enabled me to be successful in my forestry work and to survive many flights through the treacherous Rockies in northern British Columbia,” writes Svend in the introduction. Shortly before he died, Svend wrote a chapter called “My Honour Roll of Cessna 185 Pilots”, in which he writes about the great people he knew who also flew a Cessna 185 and worked in forestry. Mentioned in the chapter is Arthur “Short” Tompkins, who lived in Fort St. John. Svend writes about Tompkins coming to the rescue of a New Zealand writer stuck in the Yukon wilderness, and of Tompkins involvement with the Reform Party of Canada.
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PRRD demands ‘full and fair consideration’ of Site C haul plan The Peace River Regional District says the province must give the highest level of consideration to a BC Hydro plan to haul tonnes of dam material to Site C by truck. In the latest missive to the BC Environmental Assessment Office, Chair Brad Sperling says the proposal is a material and complex change to the project. The letter calls for wide-ranging public engagement, as well as technical and community advisory committees to be formed to address concerns from the Regional District and residents. “[We] wish to ensure that the process is paced to allow for meaningful input, research and analysis and full and fair consideration of all input received,” Sperling wrote in the Feb. 3 letter to Project Assessment Director Kimberly Walters. “The proposed amendment to allow hauling of 85th Ave. construction material to the Site C dam construction location is an issue of high importance to the Regional District and our residents.” The 85th Avenue industrial lands next to Fort St. John are being excavated for glacial till, needed to construct the earth fill dam core and approach channel lining. A five-kilometre-long conveyor has already been built to ship the materials down to the Peace River, but BC Hydro is seeking amendments to its environmental certificate to haul the materials by by dump truck if the conveyor is shut down. The PRRD has already criticized the plan for lacking enough detail, and which estimates up to 122 trucks per hour on the Old Fort, 240 and 269 Roads up to 12 hours a day, and for up to seven months per year from 2021 through 2023. The PRRD says this will impact everything from greenhouse gas emissions to local government revenues, to outdoor recreation and use of nearby lands by aboriginal groups for traditional purposes. Directors have also expressed their concerns over dust suppression, traffic safety, emergency access, and the condition of the roads once the hauling program is completed. Appended to Sperling’s letter were others from residents, which called the BC Hydro proposal “another huge imposition.”
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April Floriant - keeping it creative downtown Mile Zero April Floriant is a mother and runs a craft store in town. After being a stay-at-home
mom for six years, she decided to open her own place in hopes of helping people connect to their creative side. “It’s always been a dream of mine to be able to open a craft store to be able to teach people how to be creative when they say they aren’t, and to be able to bring it to other people who feel the craft world isn’t for them. I want to show them that it can be.” On working and collaborating with women in the community: “I’ve found it to be great, women in business here really support each other, I’m always interested and surprised at the opportunities that come to partner with other women.”
Homeless Intervention program is here A Homeless Intervention Program, or HIO is aimed at providing folks in identified at risk groups facing homelessness with rent supplements and community based support services to help them access rental housing. Clients may be eligible for transition out of foster care, women fleeing
Ukrainian egg work shop Register now for a March 31 Ukrainian Egg Decorating workshop. The event goes March 31 and is for adults and teens. All supplies are included – called at 250-784-3604 to sign up
abuse or at risk of violence, those recently leaving hospital Until furtheror notice,correcwe are seeing one person at a time, tions systems, or those of for your cooperation. by appointment only and asking aboriginal descent. If you need an interpreter or caretaker, please let us know
so we can accommodate them. The beforehand HIP program is Your health and safety are of utmost importance. We are funded by BC Housing. following universal disinfection protocols as well as Reach out to the HIP Outproviding hand at reception and in the exam reach worker at sanitizer 250-7829174 orroom. hipdc@spcrs.ca We are accepting new patients, and are open Saturday by appointment.
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Crystal Cup committed to return in 2022 The sad news is there will be no Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge or Sid Davis Youth Memorial Challenge for the second year in a row. The good news is organizers are adamant the event will return with a bang in 2022. “We’ll be back in February 2022. Everyone on the committee is committed to it, we’re not quitting on anyone anytime soon. We know how good this event is for the community,” said Neil Evans. The official call to postpone was Thursday, Feb. 4, though the possibility had been discussed since the fall. Stil, Evans said they did everything they could to try and push through with an event this year. “We were really hoping things would ease off into the winter, but instead it went the other way, and the restrictions got worse,” Evans said. “It came down to the safety
of the players, volunteers, and fans. Holding an event like the Crystal Cup and trying to control all the factors would be really hard this year. We already have a hard enough time controling the weather.” Evans said he knows people were really hoping the event would be a go, and feels especially bad for the kids. “A lot of people were hoping to have something, anything to do. Not just the adults, but the Sid Davis Youth Memorial as well. It’s really hard for the mental health of the kids, we really want people to play hockey and be active, and there’s not a lot of chances to do that right now,” said Evans. Last year’s event was also postponed so it wouldn’t interfere with the BC Winter Games. Though this is the second straight year the event’s been postponed, Evans isn’t worried about losing momentum. “There’s been a hiatus, but there are so many people itching to play pond hockey and
Former Montreal Canadien Travis Moen and Lead Crystal Cup Organizer Neil Evans during the Crystal Cup. GIANCOLA
have that experience, that we are confident once we’re able to hold it again it will be like it always is,” Evans said. “Who knows what 2022 will bring. There are a lot of factors obviously, but we hope to have
everything that we had back in 2019, and hopefully some new things as well.” sports@ahnfsj.ca.
Time to talk Kindergarten SD59 reps will be sharing information on Kindergarten with parents of those with children heading into their first year of school this fall. This session will include goals of Kindergarten learning, catchment area polities, what is looks like if you child need s more support, and the average day in the life of a Kindergarten student. “This information is ideal for parents whose children will be starting in September 2021.” The session goes Wednesday, Feb.17 from 630 to 830pm. Pre-registration is required – please check out www.spcdc.ca or Facebook for more information.
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Seals overcome challenges to get back into pool Dillon Giancola Dawson Creek Mirror The Dawson Creek Seals Swim Club has done all it can to comply and adapt to COVID-19 regulations this season, and even then there has been lots of ups and downs. Originally jumping back into the pool last September, the Seals got back into the swim of things last week for the first time since early-December. When the first round of new PHO restrictions came down in early December, and since it was near the end of a planned eight-week session anyway, the Seals decided to take a break to go over the restrictions and make sure everything was in place for when the next session started. Adult sports have been prohibited since December, a ruling that hasn’t affected the Seals that much. However, a regulation requiring the distance between swimmers to go from two meters to three has brought its challenges, but none that the Seals haven’t been up to the task for. “It took a bit to figure out the best way to deal with these
restrictions, to be honest. We had to be creative, and we’ve flipped how we do our program,” said Seals president Trevor O’Dwyer. The result is a choreographed system in which swimmers start in even lanes, leaving the required distance between them and the next swimmer, with the next swimmers lining up, but spaced out, in the even lanes. While this has worked out well for the club, it doesn’t give swimmers a lot of time to actually be in the water swimming. So, the club had to change what it focuses on in practice, and for this six-week session it’s focusing primarily on the start. O’Dwyer said this follows the example set by other sports that have shifted from doing things traditionally, to doing things in smaller bits (going from 11 on 11 in soccer to four on four futsal for practice, and from six on six in volleyball to two on two). “The kids love the starts, it incorporates dives, which are the most fun, with a lot of technical aspects,” said O’Dwyer. Plus, swimmers wouldn’t normally get to spend this much
time on the start. Though focusing on the start is not a perfect replacement for focusing on conditioning, it gives kids something tangible to work on, and a chance to monitor their improvement. The Seals plan to practice 5,000 starts altogether over the next six weeks, and kids will compare their start times at the start of the session to their times at the end. “The pandemic has really influenced our sense of commu-
nity, it’s a huge part of our club and the club’s success. It’s hard on parents and grandparents who can’t see their kids and swim, but it’s no different from churches and any other sports clubs that rely on the community,” said O’Dwyer. “We’re happy to be back in the water, and the teamwork that’s gone on between the city and us has been phenomenal. They couldn’t wait to see us back in the water.”
Virtual play group The play group to be at is online from 10 to 11 each Tuesday. Sing alongs, sharing, stories and more are always on deck and in the cards. Geared for kids and parents aged 2 to 5. To register call or text or email jpanter@spcdc.ca 250719-9901
Family bubble days activities This weekend is a jam session for young and old alike. Feb.12 at 10 am and 1pm sees virtual tory time with the Dawson creek Public Library – pick up your craft kids! Feb 13 sees Virtual Valentine’s Day baking – with community services staff. Sessions go at 10 am or 1pm. Feb 14 sees virtual yoga with 10am and 1pm sessions. From Feb 12 to 15 there is both the activity passport, and Landmark Scavenger hunt running. Packages will be available for pick up from Feb 9 to 12. Register for these all at 250-784-3604 or at dawsoncreek.ca/register
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Notice of Intent to Consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2368, 2021
Briar Property Location: Lot 2 of Section 14, Township 78, Range 14, W6M, PRD, Plan BCP30281 Proposal: The bylaw introduces minor amendments to seven sections of the PRRD Zoning Bylaw No. 1343, 2001, as they require updating due to changes in the legislation, legal land descriptions, and bylaw section numbers.
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Through Engage, by e-mail, fax, mail or in person. Written comments or concerns will be accepted until 4:00 pm on February 24, 2021. 3 Proposal: To rezone the subject property from R-5 (Residential 5 Zone) to R-4 (Residential 4 Zone) in order to subdivide the subject property into 3 lots.
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Mile Zero figure skating keeping up Dillon Giancola Dawson Creek Mirror All amateur sports clubs have been heavily impacted by the pandemic, and when you watch a practice or an ice time, most clubs show it. That’s not the case for the Mile Zero Figure Skating Club. They’ve had constant schedule changes throughout the year, have had to change how many people are on the ice at one time constantly, and have had to figure out who is allowed in the arena and where they can change and put on their skates. But when it comes down to the figure skating things, skaters can be seen on the Memorial Arena ice working on their technique and programs and listening to Marilyn Kreuzinger and the other coaches like it was any other year. “It’s been a volatile year, a steady revolving door of change, but we’ve been really flexible and have learned to adapt quickly and on the fly,” said club president Julianne Sellmeyer. “It’s been great to have a good working relationship with the city, and everyone has worked hard to nail down the precise changes that need to be made.” Other things that have changed this year is there are no synchronized skating teams, meaning a lot less skaters in the club, there have been no competitions to date, and there hasn’t been any skills testing. While it’s been hard on the coaches and executive, volunteers, and especially parents, the kids have dealt with it like adults. “The kids have been amazing, if they have to show up to the rink in their skates and leave with their skates on, then they’ll do that, and have been really adaptable,” Sellmeyer said. “It’s really been about the kids, whatever we have to do to get them on the ice, we’ll figure out a way and do that.” The club has had to have a number of hosts this year, who open the doors to the arena for each skater, tell them where to go, and what protocols they have to follow. At the start of the season, guiding a four-year-old skater without the help of the skater’s parents was a tough task for the hosts, but now things run like clockwork. “They were dealing with some four-year-old skaters who would just show up and not know what to do, but now these same skaters show up with their health checks done, walk down the hall to their specific chairs, and put on their own skates,” said Kreuzinger. “It’s like they own the place. They’ve made it their own and have grown up so much.” And, if all goes to plan, these skaters are about to be rewarded. The Skate Canada BC/Yukon Sectionals are taking place, early March, albeit virtually. Still, this gives coaches, parents, and skaters something to look forward to. Over the next couple weeks, skaters will be filming their performances, and the club will be sending it into Skate Canada for judging. “It’s a totally different way to do a competition. I think there will be some nerves because of how different it is, but at the same time, there won’t be the pressure of skating in front of a big crowd and the nerves that go along with that. It’s pretty exciting,” said Sellmeyer. Mile Zero Figure Skating has gotten some outside help as well. The club applied for the Local Sport Relief Fund through the province and viaSport, and received a $5,000 grant. Though the funds have yet to be allocated, there is a rule that the funds have to be put to use by March 1, and the club and its executive are looking forward to meeting and finding the best use of this unexpected money. “We’re very appreciative of the grant. We just decided to take a shot in the dark, and weren’t really expecting anything, but it came through. It’s been overwhelming,” said Sellmeyer.
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Fresh Bing Cherry Upside-Down Cake Serves 8 Fruit Layer: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3⁄4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons pineapple juice 1⁄2 pound (about 2 cups) California Bing cherries, rinsed, pitted and halved 1⁄4 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (you will need 8-10) Cake: 1⁄2 cup (1 cube) unsalted butter, softened 3⁄4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 11⁄2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 2⁄3 cup whole milk Whipped cream topping (optional) Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly butter or spray with non-stick spray, a 9-inch standard round cake pan. For the fruit layer, melt the butter in a wide skillet, add the sugar, and stir until it is melted and begins to bubble. Whisk in the pineapple juice, stirring until smooth. Pour this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. In the bottom of the prepared cake pan, arrange the cherries cut side down in a circle, pressing down lightly to adhere. Add a second circle of cherries inside of the first ring. Place pineapple chunks in a circle inside of the cherry rings and another circle of pineapple chunks, if there is room. Place a cherry half (or halves) to fill in the center of the cake. For the cake, beat the butter with the sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla until smooth. Mix the flour with the baking powder and salt. Add the flour alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined. Pour batter over fruit and spread evenly. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes and invert onto a sheet pan. Drizzle any lingering caramel over top. Cut into slices and serve topped with whipped cream, if desired. PC212709
Northern MLA ice fishing derby is on Those missing the camaraderie of an ice fishing derby and the challenge of competition can mark the Shake Off The Blues ice fishing tournament on their calendars. Organized by Anglers Atlas and sponsored by Northern B.C. MLA’s, including Mike Bernier and Dan Davies, the tournament will take place virtually across the province from February 13 to March 7. Participants can submit fish caught during that time anywhere within the five participating provincial ridings: Peace River South, Peace River North, Prince George-Mackenzie, Prince George-Valemount, and Cariboo North. A small fee is required to enter, and competitors can sign up for the tournament here. From there, download the My Catch phone app, take a picture of your catch next to a measuring device, and submit your fish through the app. At the end of the competition, cash prizes will be handed out to the top three finishers in each of the four categories. However, what makes the Shake Off The Blues tournament different is it’s a competition between ridings. “We are excited to work with our MLA’s on this event. We’re all looking for new ways to stay active and engaged with our community during this pandemic,” said Sean Simmons, president of Anglers’ Atlas. “We’ll have a leaderboard for riding scores based on the number of people that participate in each one, and we’ll see who gets crowned the ice fishing capital of B.C.” The winning riding will receive 50 percent of the proceeds, to donate to the charity of their choice. Simmons said that there was nothing political about partnering with the MLA’s, and the event is about finding a way to bring people together during the pandemic to enjoy ice fishing. “As an outdoors person myself, I encourage everyone to experience the gift of BC’s biodiversity while enjoying this competition,” said MLA Mike Morris Anglers’ Atlas started running similar virtual fishing tournaments last summer as an option for covid-friendly recreation. They have held 14 across the country, but this, along with one taking place in Ontario, are the first two ice fishing tournaments, and the first to include ridings squaring off against each other. editor@dcdn.ca
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Laglace: judicial case conference up next
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Stacy Ray Laglace, 32, made a brief appearance in Dawson Creek court on Feb. 2 for an arraignment hearing. It’s not known what pleas were entered, if any, as the courts could not provide them. His next appearance is before a judicial case manager to fix a date, but it’s not clear what for. “It looks like Mr. Laglace will be resolving this file without the requirement for a trial. I suspect I will be fixing a date for disposition at some point,” wrote a judicial case manager for the Peace law courts. Vancouver based lawyer Tony Laagemat remains counsel for Laglace, appointed in August 2020. Laglace was arrested in Fort St. John in June 2020, during a shoplifting investigation at Walmart. He faces a long list of 21 charges, including aggravated assault, discharging a firearm with intent, kidnapping, and robbery. Laglace was scheduled for arraignment several times last summer, with the dates being moved by the courts, and remains in custody. tsummer@ahnfsj.ca
PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
2021 Parcel Tax and Frontage Tax Assessment Rolls Public Notice is hereby given that the Peace River Regional District will be holding a Parcel Tax Review Panel meeting at 9:30 am on February 25, 2021 in the Dawson Creek office in regard to parcel tax assessment rolls, for the following services: Charlie Lake Sewer Chilton Sewer Harper Fort St. John Airport Subdivision Water Fort St. John Airport Subdivision Sewer
Friesen Sewer Imperial Sewer Kelly Lake Sewer Rolla Sewer
Owners of properties located in these services areas are able to view the roll at the Regional District offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. The purpose of the parcel tax roll review is to ensure information is correct for billing of property taxes for 2021. Property owners may request a correction to the parcel tax roll for their own property and only for the following reasons: a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the tax roll; b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; c) there is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the frontage of a parcel; d) an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. Jaspreet Saggu fills the tanks at the along the Alaska Highway. Saggu said work is picking up for him the last couple of months, and he has been hauling to that station for more than two years. GIANCOLA
Parcel tax rolls are available for inspection at the Regional District offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St John during normal working hours (8:30 am – noon, 1:00 – 4:30 pm). 1981 Alaska Avenue, 9505 – 100th Street, Dawson Creek, BC Fort St. John, BC In order for a request to be considered by the panel, it must be in writing and submitted by 12:30 p.m., on February 23, 2021. Please email your complaint to the Chief Financial Officer at prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca or mail to Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC. V1G 4H8 Telephone inquiries should be directed to Teri Vetter, Chief Financial Officer at (250) 784.3219 or Toll Free at 1.800.670.7773.
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Dear Annie: This is to all the parents or grandparents that have been hurt by their family because they have not been receiving calls, thank-you notes for all that they do, gifts for special occasions or a little show of care, concern or thought (and I hope this is a small population). If you’re in this population, here’s my advice. You can start by lessening your expectations. Should that not work for your happiness, then bring yourself to no expectations for those people in your life. It is not always an easy state to get yourself to, and you could struggle with it at first. However, if your expectations stay this high, then your family will continue to disappoint you. I want to believe that these family members, at least for some, do not know the impact of their actions. But by focusing on your reaction rather than their actions, you have set yourself up to feel no pain, sadness or continued disappointment. In the end, you could become a much happier person seeing the good in others unhampered by those unmet expectations. — Lowering the Bar Dear Lowering the Bar: Many studies have proven that lower expectations have led to a happier life. This doesn’t mean settling for poor treatment and bad behavior. Instead, consider it an act of generosity for yourself and your loved ones.
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Dear Annie: My husband and I have separate checking accounts. Every Christmas, he gives his sibling and her children several hundred dollars. This has been going on for several years, adding up to thousands of dollars. My issue is that they never say thank you unless we hand-deliver the money. His sibling takes the card and puts it to the side and doesn’t open it in front of us. If he sends it in the mail, then we hear nothing. At least, I don’t, not even from his sibling. When one of his sibling’s children got engaged, I paid for and sent a gift that cost several hundred dollars. I know it was delivered, but I never heard a thank-you until the engaged couple visited family in our state. Whatever happened to good manners? Are they not important anymore? Acknowledging a gift with a card, phone call or a simple email would be appreciated. — Irritated in Illinois Dear Irritated: Good manners cost nothing, while the return is immense. By practicing basic good manners, we are showing those around us that we respect them and are considerate of their feelings. We are all familiar with the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It sounds like your husband’s sibling and family are missing out on a gem hidden in getting a gift, which is to acknowledge the person who gave the gift. That type of loving exchange has the power to make everyone feel appreciated. So, to answer your question, good manners are very important today and always. At the same time, you will feel better if you give because you want to give and not because you expect something in return. “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out now! Annie Lane’s debut book — featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette — is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.
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Shirley Arlene Beattie, born December 31, 1927, passed away peacefully January 17, 2021, with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born on the family farm in rural Saskatchewan to Stella and Archie McTavish, and was the fourth child in the family of eight children. Shirley spent much of her childhood years in Mossbank, Saskatchewan and Mount Forest, Ontario before Archie moved his family to the Peace River Country and they settled in Dawson Creek in the early 1940s. Soon after, Shirley met Stuart McKay Beattie and they married in 1945. They purchased the lot next door to Shirley’s parents, Archie and Stella, where they built their home and lived for over 40 years. Stuart and Shirley were blessed with five children; Randy, Brenda, Scott, Bobby and Bonnie who were fortunate enough to grow up in the same house alongside their grandparents. After Stuart’s untimely passing in 1981, Shirley’s love for her children allowed the family to overcome life’s challenges. Shirley supported her kids with love and encouragement, and lead by example. A hard worker her entire life, Shirley sometimes juggled three jobs to make things work. Shirley did everything with modesty and grace, and inspired her children to react to challenges with kindness and compassion. Shirley was a long standing member of Eastern Star as well as a member of the Daughters of the Nile. Over the years, Shirley formed many lifelong friendships and many newer ones. Shirley’s love of laughter and quick wit was well known, and her company was enjoyed by all. The family home was always bustling with children, their friends and anyone who needed somewhere to stay. Shirley and Stuart welcomed family members and friends alike into their home whenever the need arose. This house was brimming with children and laughter which brought Shirley great happiness. Shirley loved a full house and came up with many strategies to have it continue, like an impromptu painting of the home or long winded goodbyes. Shirley treasured her children and when the grandchildren started to arrive, she made sure each one was included in the family fold. This tradition continued for her great-grandchildren as well; Shirley’s love for her family was simply boundless. Every generation of the family has many, many fond recollections of outings to Moberly Lake and Shirley always had a way of making them memorable. From listening to small children tell her stories of wonder to making sure there was enough food and beds to go around, Shirley wanted everyone to feel welcome. This continued over many decades, and Shirley always took pleasure in having her family and friends at the lake. Even in her golden years, we enjoyed Shirley’s presence there. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Stella and Archie McTavish, her husband, Stuart McKay Beattie, her brothers, Glenn, Howard, Murray, Carson and Marnel, her sister Mavis Parker, her son, Robert (Bobby) Beattie and her grandson, Lynden Beattie. Shirley is survived by her sister, Lois Srala; her sisters-in-law, Vernice McTavish, Maxine McTavish; her loving children, Randy (Eileen) Beattie, Brenda (Barry) Herman, Scott (Kathy) Beattie, Bonnie (Darcy) Pearson and daughter in law, Pam Beattie; her adoring grandchildren, Kristen Beattie, Jenna (Tyler) Beattie, Jessie Lee Herman, Connor Herman, Kyle (Chantelle) Beattie, Erin (Will) Walsh, Bryce (Kirsten) Beattie, Darian (Simone) Beattie, Kaden Beattie, Brett (Ali) Beattie, Brittany (Zack) Pearson and Riley Pearson; and her beautiful greatgrandchildren, Paisley, Grayson, Tucker, Thatcher, Olivia, Charlee and Daxton. Shirley will be laid to rest with her husband, Stuart Beattie, at the Dawson Creek Cemetery. Interment will follow at a later date.
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Spotlight Talk Trash to Us! Survey Open Dealing with solid waste effectively is extremely challenging in northern British Columbia. We are now beginning to collect public input on the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. Your participation is needed. Scan the QR code below to complete the survey online. All eligible entries will be entered to win an indoor recycler/composter! Survey closes: March 12th
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