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For Cst. Curtis Quanstrom, being a police officer is his dream career, one that’s afforded him the opportunity to become a part of the K9 Unit. He currently works as Dawson Creek’s dog handler, with his four-legged companion ‘Hamer’. While pronounced ‘Hammer’ his partner’s name is spelled with one M only - Hamer. Quanstrom was sent to Trail for his first assignment, spending ten years there, learning the trade from another RCMP dog handler. “I was 22 when I went to depot, since high school it was a dream of mine to be a police officer,” said Quanstrom. “It’s a very competitive process to become a dog handler, I did it for seven years.” In 2015, Quanstrom attended the RCMP’s dog training centre in Innisfail, Alberta. “It’s a very intense course. 85 days of training with dogs every day, but I had a blast,” he said, noting he was posted to the Lower Mainland not long after, working for five years in their dog services. Continued on page A3

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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

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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

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 United Church

Contact: Marilyn Carroll 250-782-2636 Web: www.neonet.bc.ca/ unitedchurchdawsoncreek/Spuc_ Home.html Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca 11101 17 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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

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

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Pastor James Bridges Sunday Worship | 2PM Wednesday Bible Study | 7PM Watch our services online: Peace Mission Chapel facebook.com/alcdawson Contact: Pastor Lee Stevenson 250-219-1609 250-843-7506 apostoliclighthousedc@gmail.com Sunday Meetings 11:00 am 701-96A Ave, Dawson Creek Website: www.alcdawson.com

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

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

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Contact: Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160 Sunday Meetings 10:00 am

Notre Dame Catholic Church

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New Beginnings Baptist Church Church of the New Jerusalem

A distinctive Christian church dedicated to learning, living and sharing the spiritual understanding of the Bible as revealed in books written by Emanuel Swedenborg. We worship the Lord, Jesus Christ as God Himself in Human form. We believe his whole word is a divine allegory with a spiritual sense. We also have a unique and extensive set of teachings about the life after death. Our motto “ All religion is of life, and the life of religion is to do what is good.” All are welcome to our services and other events. Please go to www.dawsoncreeknewchurch. ca for more info and the church newsletter. 250-782-8035 9013 8 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 11:00 am

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)

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Capelle signs with GPRC volleyball team Dillon Giacnola Reporter/Photographer Gabrielle Capelle has worked hard at volleyball for a long time, and training diligently with the Dawson Creek Volleyball Club since she was 12. Now, th hard work has paid off, and Capelle will take the court for the GPRC Wolves women’s volleyball team next season. “It’s super exciting but nerve-wracking at the same time. It’s a great opportunity, a new experience, and I can’t wait,” said Capelle. Capelle helped win the provincial championship for her school team in 2017, and finished third in provincials in 2019. She will play libero for Grande Prairie, and has a lot of experience playing at a high level. “Gabby’s passion for the game and willingness to adapt will add tremendously to our program. On top of that, her strong defensive play will help lead the Wolves in the backcourt. ,” said GPRC Coach Lauren Hale-Miller in a release. Capelle had multiple offers to play for colleges at a variety of levels, but chose the Wolves to start her college playing career. “It felt close to home, it’s easy for me to come back and visit family whenever, and they say when it feels right, it feels right, and talking with the coach at GPRC, it all felt right,” Capelle said. DCVC coach Aaron Powell has coached Capelle since she was 12, and has seen her grow as a player constantly over that time. “She’s been in my program a long time. Gabby is a great kid and a super hard worker,” Powell said. Capelle is one of five DCVC players from this year that will play college volleyball next season, and one of four — Capelle, Maddie Chabot, Aidan Armitage, and Layla Hingley — who will dress for the Wolves. It’s a testament to both the program, and the hard work that each player put in. “I’ve grown up with most of these girls, and to have them on the same team, it will be a better support system. People sometimes find it hard to connect with people their first year of college, and I’m very grateful I’ll have these girls by my side,” said Capelle. This past year wasn’t easy, but Capelle said even if it was just a practice year, it was worth it. “All our hard work and dedication has paid off. This has been our life, going on long weekends, and missing out on a lot of things that a normal teenager does. We love to play, and decided this year to keep going even if we couldn’t play games,” Capelle said. “I know a lot of teams haven’t been able to practice at all. We are very fortunate that we got that opportunity. I really appreciate (Powell) and everything he does. It was so great to continue to play in this hard time, a light in the dark.” sports@ahnfsj.ca.

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taking a bite out of crime Hamer is primarily a bomb sniffing dog, trained to seek out explosives, and has been Quanstrom’s partner since 2018. The canine is also trained to find missing people, and uses different harnesses depending on the task. “I love working with dogs. He works so hard, he loves it. That’s the best part.” Hamer has a very friendly temperament, much a like puppy, noted Quanstrom, adding that his partner is turning six this year. “We raise the puppies until they’re about 13 months old, and

then they’re paired up with the handler at that point. We start imprinting them on tracking, and a big thing is getting them used to buildings, typically they’re outside dogs.” He added that Dawson Creek is a natural fit, and feels closer in scale to his hometown of Hope. “I’m a small town kind of guy, so when a posting came up, I jumped right on it. I love the outdoors, and the people here have been amazing, super friendly.” tsummer@ahnfsj.ca

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BC’s largest indigenous owned green energy project completed

Saulteau First Nations (SFN) and Natural Forces are pleased to announce the completion and commissioning of a new 15MW wind project located south of Chetwynd, British Columbia. The Project was developed by SFN and its partner, Natural Forces. It is now the largest majority-owned Indigenous green energy project in British Columbia. “This was a complex project undertaken during very difficult times. I am very proud of our whole team,” said Chief Justin Napoleon. “Our partners, contractors, and suppliers had to be smart, flexible, and adaptable to overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic. We all stayed on course to complete this major project, and together we delivered it on time and on budget.” The partners developed innovative tactic to project design, environmental protection, construction management, and investment and financing. This unique approach enabled

the team to successfully complete the project on schedule, though the critical phases had to be implemented during the pandemic. “Taking part in this project has been very meaningful for me,” added John Brereton, President of Natural Forces. “Saulteau deserves a lot of credit for the leadership they provided, and the spirit of collaboration they fostered among our team members. We strongly believe that as we continue to electrify our economy using green energy there is a bright future for low-cost, lowcarbon, Indigenous-led projects.” The partners believe that Indigenous-led clean energy projects can create employment and business development opportunities for local contractors, as well as long-term, stable revenues for communities like Saulteau. In addition, this Project will generate strong benefits for the Province with an estimated $5.8 million in property taxes and other

revenues over the first 30 years of operations. “We are excited to see the completion of the Sukunka Wind Project, which will add to our clean, renewable electricity supply,” said BC Hydro President and CEO Chris O’Riley. “This project demonstrates the importance of reconciliation and reflects our commitment to a meaningful relationship with the Saulteau First Nation.” The Honourable Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation also welcomed the project. He said, “The successful completion of this Indigenous-led clean energy project, especially during the pandemic, is a very significant accomplishment that highlights the entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity of First Nations in B.C. Congratulations to the Saulteau First Nation and their partners.” editor@dcdn.ca

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As soon as it clicked shut, I knew that I was in big trouble. I reached through the hole with my trembling hand and manipulated the mechanism to see if I could reverse the action. Nope! It would not budge. I resigned myself to the fact that I was home alone and locked in the bedroom. I let out a big, frustrated sigh and leaned against a freshly primed wall while I considered the tools in my sightline that I could use to MacGyver my way out of this situation. My journey to confinement had begun the previous day. That morning I had felt an inexplicable rush of energy akin to the ‘nesting’ phase of a third trimester pregnancy and decided to tackle a project that had been on the back burner for years. Today was the day that I was going to freshen up my son’s bedroom with a fresh coat of paint. I proceeded to disassemble the bed, huffing, and puffing as I maneuvered the queen size box spring and mattress onto their sides and slowly pushed them into the hallway. At this point I was still fairly fresh with nary a sweat stain to be seen, but as I found myself wedged between the wall and the mattress, I could feel the moisture building at my hairline. Sidenote: Why don’t mattresses have handles? Even soft loops on the bottom where you could gain a handhold? With the mattresses removed, I could move on to the little things like dresser, bed side table, etc. The room was now bare of furniture and all that remained was the 1995 décor, aka textured papier mache wall and wallpaper border. You might wonder what a papier mache wall might look like? Well, back during my South Peace MLA Mike Bernier donates of $882.50 in proceeds of the ‘Shake Off The Blues’ Ice Fishing Derby to Network Ministries.

Martha Stewart year’s, I took a bundle of shredded bits of coloured paper, saturated them with a glue and water mixture and then applied it to an entire wall. Did I come up with this on my own? No, I spied the product at a hardware store and thought, “Martha would think this is so cool!” To confirm 20+ years later: It is not cool. Using my fabric steamer and a spray bottle of warm water and vinegar, I spritzed/steamed/scraped for two hours. I used curse words that I generally only use for special occasions. Finally mission accomplished! Now it was time to tackle the wallpaper border. I think I need to come up with new swear words. THREE HOURS! It took 3 hours to remove a measly wallpaper border. I am not sure if it was the age of the wallpaper or the NASA approved glue that manufacturers used back then, but it was a never-ending cycle of saturate with vinegar, scrape first layer, saturate again, scrape second layer, and SATURATE AGAIN and remove the residual glue. Time to wrap up for the day. As I admired the clean walls, I thought to myself, “Dark blue shouldn’t be too difficult to cover if I prime it first, right?” I woke early Sunday, my shoulders and legs were giving me the “maybe you should rest today” message, but I was on a mission! I filled holes with wall filler stuff, sanded and washed the walls – now we prime! The primer was not covering that pesky blue. How many coats of primer would I need? At this point I had made

my way over to prime the door. The door without knobs. I shut the door without a second thought and….no, I DID give it a second thought! The second thought was on a time delay, so it did not enter my consciousness until I heard the ‘click’. I was imprisoned in my own home. As I inventoried the room for possible tools to assist in my escape, I realized that the doorknobs were in the kitchen along with the screwdriver, butter knife (my pseudo flat head screwdriver) and my dignity. Neighbour to the rescue! I yelled out the front window, “The front door of the house is locked, but I will give you the code!” I heard the front door open, and I yelled again, “Sorry for the mess – this is so embarrassing! The doorknobs are on the kitchen counter!”. It had only been 15 minutes from the moment that I had heard the click of the lock mechanism to being rescued by my neighbour, but I like to think that my temporary confinement provided me with some important insight. 1) Do not papier mache your walls 2) Do not use wallpaper 3) White paint is your friend – dark blue paint is your enemy Sadly, I didn’t finish my impromptu weekend project. My pride and my body are bruised and battered, and I will need this week to recover. Join me next weekend as I discover how many coats of primer I will need to cover that darn blue! Judy Kucharuk Columnist

The Dawson Creek Mirror, APRIL 15, 2021 “Thomas Hobbes would be proud of us.”

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Fear not, it is another column from Merlin Nichols. Words. Brutish and Short “...solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short,” he wrote. And he probably said it also in the hearing of his admirers. But I get ahead of myself. One fine day in 1588 a young woman, seven months pregnant and intent on taking in the sun in front of her house overlooking the English Channel, saw it as she stepped out of her door. It happened to be the Spanish Armada. One hundred thirty ships in full sail and full-battle equipped, carrying 8,000 seamen and 19,000 battle-hardened soldiers intent on invading and subjugating her homeland, was within hours of making landfall. Her fear was immediate, natural, and intense. Fear was the midwife that day and she gave birth prematurely to her son whom we have come to know as Thomas Hobbes. Yes, the boy lived, and because of Thomas, we remember his mother and the sunshine and events of that day on the Channel coast. Not all the events, of course; the English responded as the English are wont to respond, and sent Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake out with their little ships to intercept the Armada with its towering galleons, point them to a different destination, and encourage them on their way. The Spanish Armada, invincible as the Spanish believed, never did land a Spanish foot on English soil – and very few of their army ever again set a foot on Spanish soil, or felt the Spanish sun on their Spanish faces. That’s a different story for another time. But Thomas Hobbes, the little boy born out of fear that day on the Channel coast,

became one of the best known of political theorists. Still studied and quoted today, he has become the inspiration and guiding light for many modern governments including many in our own Canadian governments. Oh Canada! Oh dear. Where’s the Help? We are in trouble. Thomas Hobbes taught that without a strong, able-to-control-all government, the populace would exist in a state of perpetual fear – of neighbours, of hunger, of invasion, of riots, and of ultimate death. According to Hobbes, life in such a society would be “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.” Not a very inviting environment. Not where I would choose to send down roots. But Thomas had a solution. Society would enter into a covenant or agreement with an all-powerful ruler, an absolute monarchy or oligarchy that would, in exchange for their absolute obedience, provide the people with security and ensure their peace and safety. For all their rights that define the human being the people would receive peace and security (some would call that a fair exchange); freedom from fear would overspread the land. Except now they would be governed by fear of the ruling authority to which they had yielded their human rights. Thomas Hobbes, the boy born out of fear, believed in the power of fear and its usefulness in controlling the otherwise-uncontrollable citizenry. Fast forward to 2021. Give a listen to the news and virtually all the commentary between the news casts on the popular, government-supported media. If the powers have not learned from Hobbes, they must certainly have learned from his disciples. All the reports on the march of covid across

the landscape are fear based. It’s as if the plan is to control the masses by creating a panic, even hysteria. If that was the plan, it’s working. If we’re not terrified of the disease, we’re afraid of the consequences of not complying with the rules of the game. And the consequences are not confined to official sanctions. We’ve created enemies out of our neighbors – even of members of the same family. Old friends in conversation have to guard their words. Where will this end? Will it end? But we’re not following the Hobbesian process. We entered into no covenant or agreement to forfeit our liberties in exchange for supposed safety and security. Our shackles just sort of appeared. Growing stronger day by day, we’ve descended to the point that a large segment of society is actually asking for more, and more onerous shackles. Astonishing, given that the evidence for the success of the restrictions over the last year is paper-thin at best. Indeed, Albert Einstein’s evidence for insanity: “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” is what we see. Not astonishing, given that we have shut out all exposure to science other than the official line. There is good and solid evidence out there that we should be studying. How about taking a page from Einstein’s book instead of ignoring it. Thomas Hobbes would be proud of us. By the way, as the Ancients have taught us: “There is a way that seems right [at first], but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Merlin Nichols Columnist

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Jodi Steinke says it’s time to ditch the winter garb, and fall into the spring weather.

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As we all look ahead to rounding the corner on COVID-19, our country is at a crossroads and Canadians will need to decide which path to recovery they can trust. Under the leadership of Erin O’Toole, my Conservative colleagues and I are working hard to secure our future and to get those who have struggled the most through this pandemic back to work. Canada’s Conservatives got our country through the last recession, and with Canada’s Recovery Plan, I know we will

get Canadians through this one too. I firmly believe that it is time to restore Canadian optimism, to restore Canadian ingenuity, and to restore Canadian leadership. Every Canadian deserves the security and dignity that comes with a secure, stable, and well-paid job. A comprehensive job plan to get Canadians back to work across the country will be a key focus for us Conservatives in Parliament. My Conservative colleagues and I will also put the country first, by committing to the toughest accountability and transparency laws in Canada’s history. We care about Canadians’ mental health. My Conservative colleague MP Todd Doherty’s initiative to consolidate existing suicide prevention services into one national 9-8-8 phone number that is accessible to all Canadians is evidence of that. It’s time to make clear the importance of mental health, especially during times of crisis, and to do more to treat it properly. As a country, we must never

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RCMP remind you to lock your cars BC’s Impact Team wants you to keep in mind what you leave in your vehicles. Members of the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) note that while hand sanitizers and masks have become normal parts of daily routines throughout this past year – car safety is still key. “During Auto Crime Enforcement Month, the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT), Government of BC, and ICBC, are asking vehicle owners to add auto crime safety precautions to their regular practices.” There are many ways you can protect yourselves and your vehicles from becoming a target of auto crime. “Our theme this year - keep in mind, what you leave behind - is a reminder to think about how you leave your vehicle when you park it.” RCMP want to remind drivers to ask themselves - did you lock your vehicle? Remove or hide all valuables and belongings? Ensure keys are with you and not left in vehicle? Park in a well-lit, high traffic area? Use an immobilizer? “Statistically, we noticed a decrease in both theft of vehicles (by 20.6%) and theft from vehicles (by 24.2%) last year in 2020, we think largely because of the pandemic”, says Inspector Rob Vermeulen, Officer in Charge of IMPACT. “Many places where people would normally visit and park their cars were closed, so there were far less opportunities for these auto crimes to occur. As we move forward this year and restrictions begin to ease, we want to make sure that vehicle owners keep up their safety routines, and avoid becoming a victim of auto crime.” For more information on IMPACT, prevention tips, and the list of Wanted Auto Crime Offenders in BC, check out www.baitcar.com editor@dcdn.ca

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South Peace directories of restaurants with delivery, take outs, and “drive buys” With weekend Provincial Health Orders precluding indoor dining until at least April 19 – a pair of local Chamber of Commerce offices and Community Futures Peace Liard have taken the lead in corralling lists of all restaurants switching to takeout and delivery services. Tumbler Ridge Chamber executive director Jerrilyn Ernst Kirk says with only a half dozen restaurants in town – food stuffs can be few and far between. Between employment and customers – restaurants touch many in TR. Kirk says the Chamber’s role is more than just reactionary – but proactive. “We’re on the lookout for grants that our members can apply for, and more.” In Tumbler Ridge, Kinuseo Café, Woods Diner, the Western Steakhouse by 242 Brew, Dragon Palace, Joe’s Pizza, and Subway are all operating with at least take out services or more.

patio service, as well as drive thru. Post and Row, Stuie’s Diner, Brown’s Social House, Le’s, Original Joe’s Juice Five O, Sam’s Friends, Spicy Fusion, The Chopped Leaf, Panago, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Starbucks, White Spot, Dawson Creek Sushi, Orion, Mr. Mike’s Joe’s Stone Pizza, Noodle Hut, New Tokyo Sushi, Hug a Mug, Sola’s, Beanz and Barley, Boston Pizza, Rockwell’s Pub, Mile 0 Pizza, Coffee + Kitchen No.9 , Redwood Grill Papa Don’s Pizza (both Pouce Coupe), Don’s Diner (airport), the Roadhouse, Subway x2, Tim Horton’s, A&W, McDonald’s, BK, KFC, Edo, Wendy’s are all open for either drive thru, takeout, or delivery.

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A similar restaurant list was generated in Chetwynd as well with restaurants Please let us know below updating their availability and services if we have missed anyone. Call 250-782-9586 – while the local Chamber has also 11628-8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC generated a fun bingo card for residents to editor@dcdn.ca support local restaurants. For the entire month of April, visit each Chetwynd’s restaurants, order take-out, and mark it on your card, and the Chetwynd Chamber will choose a winner at the end of the month to win a Shop Local Chetwynd prizepack. Notice of Intention to Apply

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Chetwynd 2021 ‘Pitch-In’ begins April 22 The District of Chetwynd is getting a jump on their spring cleaning, launching their annual community ‘Pitch-In’ on Earth Day, April 22 through to May 21. District Parks Manager Ellen McAvany says the program has traditionally been a big success, year after year. “It’s a very good program, we’ve done it before in the past,” said McAvany. “It’s specific around Earth Day, but it should complement everyone else’s programs too, for getting rid of waste and stuff that’s sitting around.”

The district provides garbage bags to participants, providing $2 for every bag filled. The funds will support community organizations. A ‘Kick it to the Curb’ program is also happening, allowing residents to place unwanted items on their curbs where other people can reuse them. “It’s really good, because people who have something that maybe they don’t normally want to use any longer can put that on the end

of their curb, and somebody else can pick it up and use it,” said McAvany. During the month, residents can also register with the district to have unwanted household items taken to the landfill, with costs covered by their Community Improvements Fund. Anyone interested in participating in any of these programs can give the district a call at 250-401-4100. tsummer@ahnfsj.ca

Province amending Hole in the Wall Provincial Park boundary Call it a Spring discovery. Hole in the Wall Provincial Park’s boundary doesn’t currently include the limestone cliff after which it is named. No joke. The Province is seeking to amend the boundary for Hole in the Wall Provincial Park, to include a cave stream at the base of limestone cliff near the Sukunka River. The namesake was previously omitted in the creation of the park’s boundaries. Established in 2000, the park is located approximately 75 km southwest of Chetwynd via Highway 29 and the Sukunka Forest Service Road.

A driving tour in Tumbler Ridge is the best way to access the site, stretching 69 km of pavement. “It’s a little bit further, just outside our Geopark boundary, but certainly an impressive geological site in our area,” said Mayor Keith Bertrand.

the geological feature,” said Bertrand. “I think this is a well needed correction.” Bertrand says not much is expected to change for his community, but he is curious about potential Treaty Land Entitlement selections for local First Nations.

16 hectares will be added to the existing 137 hectare park once the boundary is defined.

The Park was recommended as a Protected Area in the 1999 Dawson Creek Land and Resource Management Plan.

Tumbler Ridge was asked for input on the change in March by BC Parks.

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Dawson Creek U18 curling still draws in atypical year Dillon Giancola Sports Reporter The Dawson Creek Curling Club’s U18 team had its final practice of the 2020-21 season last week. Despite not being allowed to play games, the team – skip Casey Patterson, third Blake Willich, second Quinn Farmer, and lead Kaden Mackrell – kept practicing until the very end of the season. The four made up the club’s first U18 team in nine years (the threetime provincial champs coached by Jeff Ginter being the last team in 2012), and though it wasn’t an ideal year to start the revival of the junior program, the team and the club are hoping this could be the foundation of a competitive team for years to come. “I’ve always wanted to have a curling team. It’s something I like to do, and I really want to go to provincials before I graduate,” said Patterson, who has one more year left of U18 eligibility after this season. “Three of us played U15 last year, and we decided to give a U18 team a go. Our arena has been really helpful – we’ve been able to practice two times a week at a time that other curlers haven’t been able to.” Mackrell, who is newer to the sport, joined the three older players to comprise this year’s team. Tiffany Hetenyi, who helped out with the U15 team a year ago, volunteered to coach this year’s team.

someone who was willing to take the time to teach us and help us improve,” Patterson said. Willich, the team’s third, thinks the group could have given good teams a run for their money if games were allowed this year. “I think we would have been a solid team, and would challenge tough competitors. We’ve definitely seen improvements,” said Willich. The team never considered calling it quits early this season, and hopes to be back next year. “It’s just something to do. Everything else has been closed, and this has been fun,” said Willich. Dawson Creek was set to host the U18 provincial play-downs this year for the region. Club GM Jeff Ginter said there were two teams from Dawson Creek ready to enter, and thinks the Patterson rink would have had a good chance to make provincials. “The nucleus of this group qualified for U15 provincials last year but those were cancelled due to (COVID-19). Having an opportunity to train, for them, has been pretty nice. It’s unfortunate they didn’t get to compete for provincials this year, but they should have a chance next year,” Ginter said. Ginter said the club has the core in place for a competitive U18 girls team, and encourages any girls interested in playing competitive curling next season to contact the club.

“It’s my first time coaching a team sport all the way through, but was definitely interesting. The players are like sponges, they absorb everything, even when I don’t think they do,” said Hetenyi.

“They can be new to curling, often athletes good at other sports make good curlers. As long as they have a competitive mindset I’d encourage them to come see us,” Ginter said.

“They learned a lot, and I’m very impressed with the improvements I’ve seen throughout the year.”

As for this year’s team, Patterson made sure to thank everyone who supported the team this year and helped them make the most of the season.

The team really appreciated having a full time coach, despite it being an atypical season. “It’s not easy to be a coach right now, and it’s only volunteer. So we’re very thankful to have

“To our coaches, our (jacket sponsors), the club, we’re very thankful for all the support.”

From left: Skip Casey Patterson, third Blake Willich, Quinn Farmer, and lead Kaden Mitchell made up the Dawson Creek Curling Club’s first U18 competitive team in nine years, despite not being able to play any games. The players enjoyed the season and the amount of coaching they received. GIANCOLA

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valves in the heart have become thickened over time and no longer close properly or there is an abnormality in the muscles in the wall of the heart. It is called mitral valve disease or mitral insufficiency when the valves become abnormal. This is more common in small breed dogs and can progress to congestive heart failure. The other reason that a heart murmur may develop in an older animal is a condition called dilated cardiomyopathy. This is a disease where the heart muscles stretch out and the heart becomes enlarged with a thin wall. There are some breeds of dogs that are more prone to this condition such as Dobermans, Cocker Spaniels, Boxers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, St. Bernards and Irish Wolfhounds. Cats can develop a disease called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick and the heart no longer contracts properly. Some breeds of cats are more pre disposed to this such as Maine Coons, Ragdolls and Sphynx. In less common cases the murmur can be caused by other health problems such as severe anemia, low protein levels in the blood or hyperthyroidism. While a veterinarian can detect a murmur by listening to the heart with a stethoscope, it can be more difficult to determine the reason for the murmur and whether treatment or surgery is required. We will consider the age of the patient, the overall health of the patient and the breed of the patient. It is also important to determine if the heart murmur is causing the pet problems. Often if the murmur is severe, it can affect the ability of the heart to pump blood efficiently and there may be some edema (fluid) in the lungs. Sometimes the animal will have symptoms of problems from the abnormal blood flow such as coughing, exercise intolerance (getting tired easily), panting or breathing harder, syncope (fainting episodes), weight loss or restlessness. We often will recommend radiographs of the chest to evaluate the size and shape of the heart and to look for any changes in the lungs. Ideally we will refer the patient to see a veterinary cardiologist and an echocardiogram will be done (an ultrasound exam of the heart) or other more advanced diagnostics and the cardiologist can tailor a treatment plan specific to the findings of this cardiac evaluation and the patient needs. Often, especially in the cases of mitral valve insufficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy we can’t cure the disease but there are medications that can be quite helpful in making the pet more comfortable and help improve the survival time and quality of life of the pet.

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Soccer club partners with city for a modified season

The city will be handling registration, as well as all the requirements regarding a COVID-19 safety plan and other precautions. Details on when registration will open, dates, and age rangers are still to be announced. Combres said the club has partnered with the city in the past for several soccer camps, and things will go smoothly. The club will provide the equipment, with parents and volunteers making up the coaches as in previous years. Combres expects most of the onfield action will revolve around working on skills and practice drills. “As a board, we’re really happy we could offer something for the kids this year. It’s needed social interaction, and we want them to have fun out there,” Combres said. “We want to run a sports program, but we also want everyone to be safe.” There was no SPJS season last year. Email sports reporter Dillon Giancola at sports@ ahnfsj.ca

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It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Jackaline Orford, long time resident of Dawson Creek passed away peacefully on Monday April 5, 2021 in Kelowna BC at the age of 72. Jackie, as friends and family called her, was born on August 30th, 1948 in Mission BC. In 1973 Jackie with her husband and 4 small children moved to the Peace country and remained there till 2019. With her health deteriorating her family moved her to Kelowna to be closer to her daughter. Jackie is survived by her children; Don & Deb, Marshall & Gwen, Tracy & Bryan and Nick & Nicol, her sister Jean McFadden, 13 Grandchildren, 14 GreatGrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Jackie was predeceased by her loving husband Richard Orford, Parents; John and Aline Storey, Brother Jim Storey, and Great Grandson Tony Soucy. Jackie was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She has left a hole in the hearts of those she left behind that cannot be filled. “…Heaven Itself Would Not Be Heaven If We Had No Angels There….” Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com for the Orford family.

1105 Obituaries Roberta Caroline Elsie Youb June 30, 1930 – March 20, 2021

Roberta “Robbie” Caroline Elsie Gray was born at Millet, Alberta to parents Elsie and Robert Gray. Her childhood years were lived in the Bluffton, Alberta area along with her brother Ronald. She married Fred Youb in 1948. Darlene and infant son Jerry were born at Rimbey. They moved and Doreen was born at McLennan, Alberta, while they were working and living in the Belloy area. They worked at bush camps and other places in the BC Peace River Area, then lived on a lot in Dawson Creek, and their sons Randy and then Dale were born there. They moved to their beloved farm in the Progress area and were there until after Fred died. Robbie sold her farm and moved into her apartment in town until she passed on. She was an avid homemaker. The WI, her quilting group, gardening, cake decorating, and feeding the many birds she watched were some of the many interests she had. Robbie is survived by daughters Darlene Marshall and Doreen (Carl) Wolff; sons Randy (Kim) and Dale Youb; grandchildren Shannon (Heather), Sheldon (Tanya), Shaun, Karen (Mike), Danny (Tanya), Robbie Lyn, Jody (Brian), Brendon (Lisa), Jolene (Gus), Meagan (Lee), and Bailee (Tristan); and greatgrandchildren Kaitlyn, Jenna, Kylie, James, Ethan, Marley, Kyla, Abbigail, Myah, Griffen, Karsyn, Grayson, Zachary, Breier, Lincoln, and Colton. She was predeceased by husband Fred Youb, infant son Jerry, parents Elsie and Robert Gray, and brother Robert Gray. We all love you and may you rest in peace dear Mother. Thank you to the hospital staff, the home staff she had, and to Reynars Funeral Home who officiated her graveside service at Brookside Cemetery. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Robbie to Rotary Manor Activity Fund, 1121 90 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 5A3. Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

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KLEMENTINE KOKE 1926-2021

On April 3, 2021, we said goodbye to our beloved Mom, Oma, and Uroma, Klementine Maria Koke (Mertesacker). Although she was 94 years old, she was not ready and neither were we. Klementine was born in Oberhausen, Germany, on September 21, 1926 to Bernhard and Agathe. She grew up as part of a close-knit extended family, surrounded by her mom and dad, sister, oma and opa, and aunts and uncles. Just as Klementine entered her teenage years, war broke out. She was a remarkable storyteller and later in life shared memories of growing up in Germany during the Second World War. Her focus was always on the goodstories of survival and the humanity we all share. She was in the last class that was able to finish their schooling in her area during the war. On the day she arrived to write her final exam to become a kindergarten teacher, she found the building flattened by a bomb and ended up writing that exam in a nearby bomb shelter. She finished at the top of her class. She met her husband at a dance in 1948, married in 1949, welcomed her son Gregor in 1950, and immigrated to Canada in 1955. After a long journey across the Atlantic, she and Gregor arrived in Halifax and boarded a train heading west to meet her husband in Sexsmith, Alberta. It was there that she learned some of her first words of English from her kind landlady: tea; cup. Shortly after, the family settled in Dawson Creek, BC, where Evelyn and Christa were born. Klementine made a home where everyone was welcome and well-fed. There was always coffee on, and homemade baking or a meal to share. For birthdays and holidays, she always made black forest cakes (with just the right amount of rum) and at Christmastime she did everyone’s holiday baking: lebkuchen, haselnusskranz, and spritzgebaeck were her specialties. Klementine became a widow at the young age of 48. Having never worked in Canada and having no driver’slicence, she took on the daunting task of reinventing her life. She attended Northern Lights College to complete courses in early childhood education and began working at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church daycare which later moved to the Grace Lutheran Church. A generation of kids in Dawson Creek grew up with the privilege of being cared for by Mrs. Koke, the woman who made the best homemade lunches and gave the best hugs. Just when she was counting down the final years to retirement, Evelyn returned to Dawson Creek with her children and Klementine quickly offered to help Evelyn raise them. She loved being an Oma to Michael, Jennifer, Amy and Trevor and that role became a defining part of her life. At the age of 85 she became an Uroma to Reid, followed by Seth and Sam. Klementine was strong, smart, quick-witted, and the kindest, most selfless person. She had a fierce love for her family and friends, animals of all kinds (crows are hungry too, right?), playing German folk music at unspeakable volumes (what better way to wake someone up on a Saturday morning?), a lively political debate (especially with someone she disagreed with), a historical novel (so she could correct “how it really happened”), a game of cards or dominos (even though her opponents were “always cheating”), long country drives, and a shot (or two) of Baileys or Apricot Brandy (ONLY on special occasions, of course). Klementine is predeceased by her parents, sister, husband, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is survived by her three children; Gregor Koke (Julie), Evelyn Clum, and Christa Bouvier (Richard); her grandchildren; Michael Clum (Julia), Jennifer Arril (Ben), Amy Bouvier (Davin) and Trevor Bouvier; her great-grandchildren, Reid and Seth Arril and Sam Clum; her sister-in-law; Helga Koke; her cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you wear a mask, keep your distance, and stay home when sick to spare someone else’s beloved family member from COVID-19.

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