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Fontaine, family overjoyed by community support on Wishbone Day

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This week marks the third year that Hayden Fontaine and his family have celebrated Wishbone Day — an occasion to raise awareness for those diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) — and it’s the most support the family has felt and received yet. With the City of Dawson Creek proclaiming May 6 Wishbone Day, it only raised the profile of the event and let Hayden’s story be heard and felt by more people.

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“I’m blown away by the support this year. OI is an invisible condition, you can’t tell when someone has it so the awareness simply makes more people aware. I can’t say enough good things about it this year,” said Rachel Veiner, Hayden’s mother. Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a rare group of genetic disorders that affects bones and bone formation. People diagnosed with OI break their bones much more easier and often than those without the diagnosis. continued on page A8

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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

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses

250-782-7487 644 105A Ave. Dawson Creek

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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Northgate Anabaptist Sunday Service: 11am Fellowship 250-782-3085 (Mennonite Church) Pastor Christopher McLean stpaul58@telus.net 901 Cornwall Cres, Dawson Creek

South Peace Bible Missionary

Sunday Service: 10am & 7pm Wednesday Service: 7pm 250-786-5711 Pastor: Stephane Poulin 4911 48th Ave, Pouce Coupe

Apostolic Lighthouse

Pastor James Bridges Sunday Worship | 2PM Wednesday Bible Study | 7PM Watch our services online: facebook.com/alcdawson 250-219-1609 apostoliclighthousedc@gmail.com 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

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 Sunday Meetings on Zoom 10:00 am

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

Peace Mission Chapel

Contact: Pastor Lee Stevenson 250-843-7506 Sunday Meetings 11:00 am

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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

Pouce Coupe Community Church

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

Notre Dame Catholic Church

Please contact the office for service times and for ministerial program information Contact: Fr. Venerando Sabacan 250-782-3456 Email: nddc@shaw.ca 908 104 Ave Dawson Creek

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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)

The South Peace Senior Citizens Association would like to say THANK YOU –THANK YOU – THANK YOU to all the people who donated money, time and effort to help the Seniors Hall survive. As most of you are aware, as a result of the covid restrictions our hall has been closed for over a year; and with no income our operating account was running very low. Frank Ripley started the campaign to help with a $1000 donation and challenged other business to do the same. And many local businesses stepped up to the challenge. One individual lady organized a small private raffle and donated the proceeds to the Hall. In addition service clubs such as the Elks and Tomslake Community Association opened their bank books to help out. Many individual people, some members of the Seniors Association and some other members of the community donated as well. And then Natasha LaCourse at Vintage & Restoration Love organized an online auction which was incredibly successful, raising approximately $19,000. We, the Board of Directors for the Seniors Hall, are so surprised and pleased with this outpouring of love, appreciation and financial assistance. We want to thank each and every person, business, or group who contributed with either cash donations or donations of items for the auction. In total just over $30,000 has been received and will allow us to maintain our facility for the next one and one half years, and hopefully by that time we will be once again open for our usual activities. The support from ALL the people in Dawson Creek has been absolutely overwhelming. We are so incredibly thankful!

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Amongst the light of stars: a chat with 2020 Governor General poetry finalist Donna Kane Dawn, open Early Tuesday morning started with some random messages of congrats from space on Donna Kane’s phone. Congratulations from friends by way of Jupiter 10. Orrery, Rolla writer Donna Kane’s most recent collection of short form works started back in 2003. Orrery focuses on the theme of Pioneer 10, an American space probe launched in the early 70s to study Jupiter’s moons. “When I first heard of this space probe getting further and further away, with not enough quality data coming from it anymore,” she says. “It captured my imagination – that it was out there beeping but no communication in its function anymore.” CUT TO: Kubrick-like bone toss to spaceship floating. Seventeen years later Kane finds herself and Orrery on the 2020 shortlist for the Canada’s Governor General awards. On June 1, 2021 the 14 winners for 2020 will be announced, while in the fall the finalists and winners for 2021 will be announced. Kane, who as a lyric poet is influenced by experiences – says setting has a way of always being part of her poetry. When the setting is the zeitgeist of space and more otherworldly – this adds to the writing and the depth of the production. “I did check out some old Pioneer 10 haunts, saw a prototype, and went to the Kennedy Space Centre. I think that did keep this more science based I think.” Kane says she thought she was done with poetry, but not so. “Now I’m writing more poetry (right now) than I ever have. For me there is validation in knowing other writers like and read my words. It is important to have an audience.” Sunset, close.

More than $30K raised for South Peace seniors The South Peace Seniors Association is now $30,000 to the good after community support. What started as a meeting with Faye Clease and Frank Ripley (and Mirror photographer Blake) to document Ripley’s donation of $1,000 on our front page has grown - and then some. “The South Peace Senior Citizens Association would like to say thank you thank you thank you to all the people who donated money, time, and efforts to help the Senior’s Hall survive,” said Clease this afternoon. After Ripley’s donation made the front page of the Mirror and kicked off the campaign – Clease notes many local businesses and more stepped up to the challenge. “In addition to

service clubs and non profits that helped up out, many individual people did as well.” Clease noted Natasha LaCourse’s organization of an online auction over the last few weeks added approximately $19,000 to the senior association’s bottom line. “The Board of Directors are so surprised and pleased with this outpouring of love, appreciation and financial assistance, and want to thank each and every group,” added Clease. “We will be able to maintain our facility for the next one and one half years. The support has been overwhelming.” The Mirror was certainly glad to help spread the word. editor@dcdn.ca

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Walking down a hallway to see Dad

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Judy Kucharuk Columnist

I told him that I loved him.

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A few weeks ago, our worst nightmare became real.

I heard the crackling in his chest and his weak attempts to cough.

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My 83-year-old father was diagnosed with COVID-19 and we thought we were going to lose him.

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What began as, “Dad has developed a cough and a fever” evolved quickly to, “Dad is not responding to medication and has been moved into palliative care”.

I wanted to crawl into bed with him and wrap my arms around him, but of course I couldn’t do that because of COVID. I feel guilty because my fear of COVID kept me from pulling him towards me in a hug.

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We thought the worst. We were told that we could go in and see him one at a time. Full PPE: gown, mask, gloves and face shield.

My logical brain said, “Dad would not want me to do something that might put my own health in jeopardy”, but my emotional heart was ripping apart. The guilt.

Walking down the long hallway towards his room, my brain told me that this might be the last time I see him.

The emotional roller coaster began and we wondered if we would get a call that he had passed away. We were expecting it and steeling ourselves for the crush of emotions.

I sat in the chair beside his bed and held his hand.

My sisters and I had kept Mom and Dad safe from COVID for 14

months and now that the end was in sight, one of them would get sick? Is there no justice in this world? The one saving grace is that Dad had received his first dose of his vaccine two weeks prior. Would that single dose be enough to save him considering his age and underlying health conditions? Yes, it was. I truly believe that the single vaccine dose, coupled with his stubborn will to survive, kept him from leaving us. If you don’t agree with me, that’s okay – we can agree to disagree. We are thankful. Thank you to everyone who read my Tweets and Facebook updates and sent their love. For those of you who were undecided about the vaccine, but after hearing Dad’s story decided to get their vaccine – Thank you.

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Notables from the Women’s Institute by Ruth Veiner and Patsy Nagel Hello WI members and interested readers. Thanks again to the Mirror for allowing us this space to tell you what WI has done in this district and in the province and at the national level. The Peace River has had its share of notables at the provincial level, but this is our first to have one of our own members move to the president of the national Women’s Institutes of Canada. Joan Holthe, from Doe River WI is now holding that office. Congratulations Joan!! I had a nice visit with Joan and she told me what this journey has been like for her. Joan’s story begins when she2021 moved to Doe River and began farming with her husband, Larry. Joan was invited to a Women’s Institute meeting where the members embraced her as their own, becoming secretary (and still is after 30 years!). She right away became involved in her local branch, the Peace District, and at the provincial level. Going to conferences and travelling was a treat but the business was important as well with new and old friends to meet. Joan became BCWI President for a three year term and that took her to national meetings and eventually she became a representative on the Federated WI Board of Canada, now known as Women’s Institutes of Canada. Joan remembers when she was a new member at a Federated conference hosted in BC, She noted that the president of FWIC was a down to earth woman, nothing pretentious about her and it crossed her mind that her job as president did not require a Philadelphia

lawyer or a high and mighty person to do this job. She realized that our organization was there to help you grow, gain confidence and give support for your ideas and causes. When Joan became president elect for three years before a term as President from 2018 to 2021, she knew that it was not going to be a piece of cake. However, trusted that there was a good board working along side, office staff in our head office in Ontario, and of course, the encouragement and support of her husband, Larry. How dreadful this pandemic has been for our organization, and of course many other organizations, also. No gatherings, no fund raising, makes it extremely stressful as most of our members are seniors who need the warm contact of our meetings. It was to be a pleasurable part of her job as national president to visit all the provinces over the next 3 years of her term. But of course that came to an abrupt halt last March. FWIC owns a museum which houses our office , and of course it remained closed over the past year, decreasing our income and forcing us to reduce staffing. However, Covid-19 has given our members new incentives to meet, communicate and keep our business and concerns moving. Skype, Zoom and social media are the new buzzwords, old dogs have learned new tricks, and members have never communicated so much with provinces and other parts of the world as now. Joan is hoping that this isolation will create a new respect and need for Women’s Institutes and for other organizations as well. Over 100 years ago, during the pandemic that rocked the world then, women stepped

forward and helped in the recovery, and here we are, available to fill that need today. Women’s Institute members were at the forefront by teaching, fund raising, supporting, and again we see a time where getting ‘Back to Basics’ is the buzzword for today. Our members are available for canning lessons, meal planning, crafting, and other talents that never grow old, and now we see a new generation looking to receive the benefits of our experience. A zoom call is better than nothing but it will never take the place of a warm hug and broad smile! Joan’s term is up in July, then she can rest on her laurels, and look forward to being just a member, but ready to step forward to do her bit, as our motto says: For Home and Country. Thank you to the Mirror for giving Women’s Institutes the space to share our World Wide work. Thank you, Joan Holthe, for enlightening us on the important work we do.

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Fontaine, family overjoyed by support on Wishbone Day

Hayden Fontaine and family show off their yellow shirts on celebration of Wishbone Day, after Notre Dame school got out on May 6. Front, from left: Henry Giesbrecht, Hayden Fontaine, Bronwyn Fontaine, Hudson Giesbrecht, Leila Giesbrecht. Back, from left: Jacquie Veiner, Keri Giesbrecht, Rachel Veiner. GIANCOLA

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VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE 2021 MUNICIPAL BY- ELECTION

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE that nominations for the office of:

Fontaine, eight, has had six breaks, including both femurs — with five of those coming before he was diagnosed at age three. Since receiving his diagnosis and starting treatment — which slows the breakdown of his bones and encourages a longer lasting growing period — Hayden has only had one significant break, and hasn’t had one for 888 days, as of May 6 (just shy of two and a half years). “Hayden is the strongest kid that I know, he has overcome so much, in his eight years of life so far, and he is the most kind kid I’ve ever met. He’s very empathetic because of what he’s gone through, he empathizes with many people, knowing they may have things affecting them that you can’t see on the surface, and he’s loving life,” Veiner said. Being recognized by the city and receiving the proclamation from Mayor Dale Bumstead meant the world to Hayden, Veiner said.

“Hayden is a very humble kid, he has always been nervous about his condition and never wanted it to make him seem different from other kids. but his school and friends make him feel normal, it’s something unique about him. When I told him we were going to city hall, he was so excited. He felt instantly famous,” said Veiner. This year, Hayden’s teachers and classmates at Notre Dame School wore yellow shirts for Wishbone Day, as did his medical teams at UHNBC in Prince George and Vancouver, and bus drivers at Step Up N Ride, among others. “He’s had such a great support network, ever since he was 18 months old. We owe a lot to the CDC, they helped a lot, and Dianne Tower, who helped a lot with his mental state. His school community is so ridiculously supportive of him in every aspect, they are all aware of who he is and what he can do.”

COUNCILLOR FOR THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE – 2 SEATS will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: The Village of Pouce Coupe 5011 49th Avenue Pouce Coupe, BC V0C 2C0

From 9:00 am • MAY 25, 2021 To 4:00 pm • JUNE 4, 2021 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends

By fax to: 250-786-5257

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Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 pm on JUNE 11, 2021

Nomination forms are available at the Village of Pouce Coupe office during regular office hours from 08:30 – 4:30 pm from May 25 – June 4, 2021 to the close of the nomination period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day July 10, 2021; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Sandy Stokes, Chief Election Officer 250-786-5794 Chris Leggett, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-786-5794

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Dawson Creek Mirror reader Heather Stratuliak was out just north of Rolla last evening - and captured this rainbow in the sky. STRATULIAK

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Baskets for Moms in the Geopark!

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Tumbler Ridge Mayor Bertrand with 273 Baskets ready to be delivered to Moms in the Geopark!

The past year has certainly provided its own unique set of challenges and roadblocks for parents, but it’s safe to say that we’ve all done a great deal of learning, growing and changing. Between cancellations of craft markets and rising costs of materials, many of our local artisans’ incomes have been severely affected. Meikle Wind, a Pattern Canada Facility,and the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark teamed up on this special project to support the Tumbler community through this tough time. Working with over 18 local artisans, they have created 273 jammed-packed baskets filled with local products to support artisans and give muchneeded thanks to Tumbler Ridge mothers. editor@dcdn.ca

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Property crime prevention tips from the DC RCMP As part of their annual policing priorities, the Dawson Creek RCMP will be sending out monthly property crime prevention tips to help decrease property crime in the Dawson Creek area.

times Store your spare key separately, not in your car. Take your valuables with you when possible. If you leave anything in your car, secure it out of plain sight. Make it a daily routine to lock your doors and secure your valuables. Use an immobilizer. Refrain from leaving a vehicle running with keys inside when going into a business or residence.

Our latest Policing Report; January 1 to March 31 2021, indicated downward trends in property crime when compared to the same timeframe in 2020: Theft of Vehicle: Decrease of 4% Theft from Vehicle: Decrease of 42%. While property crime is decreasing in our area, there is more to do. Most thefts from motor vehicles are a crime of opportunity. By ensuring your vehicle doors are locked each night and high-value items are removed from plain view, you can protect yourself from becoming a victim of property theft.

warm up or run into a store quickly, presents an opportunity for your vehicle to be stolen. Please do not leave your vehicles unattended with the keys inside. Tips to Avoid Auto Crime

Most stolen vehicles in our area are a result of the keys having been left in the vehicle. Leaving vehicles running while unoccupied to

Always close your windows and lock your doors Keep your vehicle keys with you at all

Though police reporting indicates a decrease in vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, we encourage Dawson Creek (and area) residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious or criminal activity to the Dawson Creek RCMP by dialing 911 or the non-emergency line at 250-784-3700. If you have any information any criminal offence, please contact the Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700, editor@dcdn.ca

Notice of Public Hearing ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2434, 2021

Peace River Regional District Property Location: Parcel B (T18682), Block 1, Section 32, Township 79, Range 14, W6M, PRD, Plan 10648 5209 Rolla Road

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Proposal: To rezone a ± 0.06 ha portion of subject

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Dawson Creek Office 1981 Alaska Avenue/Box 810 Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Tel: 250-784-3200

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Through the planning webpage, e-mail, fax, mail, or in person. Website: prrd.bc.ca/services/planning Email: planning@prrd.bc.ca Tel: 1-800-670-7773 Fax : 250-784-3201 Written comments will be accepted until 4:00 pm on May 17, 2021.

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ARIES – MAR 21/ApR 20 It could be that you are very aware of things going on around you this week, Aries. Unfortunately, many of them will be out of your control. Still, keep an open mind. TAURUS – ApR 21/MAy 21 Relax and settle down for a few days, Taurus. Take some time to enjoy the people around you and try to travel to some new locales along the way. A little vacation can be helpful. GEMINI – MAy 22/JUN 21 Don’t be surprised if some relatively minor details cause a setback in the days ahead, Gemini. Some heightened focus might be in order. Try to zone in. CANCER – JUN 22/JUl 22 Cancer, if you need to confront someone this week, do so tactfully. Remember the adage about catching more flies with honey. You’ll find that tactic is handy. lEO – JUl 23/AUG 23 Leo, this week could become a tad challenging as strong astrological energies are affecting people’s emotions. Maintain your composure at all costs. VIRGO – AUG 24/SEpT 22 Your organizational skills are about to increase productivity ten-fold this week, Virgo. Don’t be afraid to take big chances and even grab the helm on a large project. lIBRA – SEpT 23/OCT 23 Libra, write down new goals, as it seems your emotions have changed over the past several days. This way you can channel your ambitions accordingly. SCORpIO – OCT 24/NOV 22 Scorpio, this week you dare to go against the grain and make your voice hear. Embrace your self-confidence and don’t hesitate to take on a leadership role. SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21 Your presence will be remarkable this week, Sagittarius. You radiate confidence and energy for all to see, and the people around you could be counting on you for leadership. CApRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20 It’s not possible to transform the people you know with a magic wand or a twinkle of your nose, Capricorn. Let others be who they are and appreciate their individuality. AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18 Aquarius, if you are feeling a bit neglected and unloved this week, ask your partner for some support. He or she will take the cue and the spark will reignite. pISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20 Some conflicts within the family have you serving as peacemaker, Pisces. Negotiate with others to resolve their differences. FAMOUS BIRTHDAyS MAy 9 Billy Joel, Singer (72) MAy 10 Missy Franklin, Athlete (25) MAy 11 Sabrina Carpenter, Actress (22) MAy 12 Rami Malek, Actor (40) MAy 13 Debby Ryan, Actress (28) MAy 14 Rob Gronkowski, Athlete (37) MAy 15 Alexandra Breckenridge, Actress (39)

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Dillon Giancola Sports Reporter The Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club is not letting the times slow them down, and has a lot on the go this summer. They held the draw for their spring ATV raffle on Friday, April 30, with Alex Pfeifer winning the grand prize, side-by-side, Shane Burgess winning second, and Clint Regnier winning third. Though the amount raised isn’t yet final, Sportsman’s Club President Andy Waddell said the raffle was very successful. The draw is helping the club make up some revenue lost from not being able to host its annual gun show for the second straight year. In addition to the raffle, the club announced May 1 it will be building a brand new indoor shooting range. “It’s been over 25 years since we lost our indoor facility in Dawson Creek. It will be a six lane automated range, for pistols, .22s, and archery,” said Waddell. “It’s the last piece of the puzzle to make us a 12-month a year club.” The DCSC recently received $300,000 from the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), and together with funds the club has raised over the past 25 years, will go toward the construction of the building. Waddell estimates the project will cost around $1.2 million altogether, and he hopes concrete can be poured by late June or early July. The range will be built north of the existing clubhouse. Coming up in two weeks, the club is trying out something new when it hosts its Precision .22 shoot, May 15. It will be a Precision Rifle Shooting (PRS) shoot, consisting of participants

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PRS is new to the Peace Region, and originated in the United States as a fun way to get better at shooting large caliber guns at longer distances. Club member Dan Johnson has long wanted to participated in a PRS shoot, but there was never one put on in the area. He decided to bring it to Dawson Creek, where the large outdoor facility makes for a perfect place to hold a shoot right now. “There’s a lot of interest. I’m really excited, I wanted to do it pretty bad, and I can’t wait,” Johnson said. The field will be capped at 30 shooters, in squads of 10 or less to ensure distancing, shooting from one of five stations at a time and rotating after. Waddell said the shoot will bring another option to club members who have diverse interests. “It’s something else to add. Not everyone is in to shotguns, not everyone into bows, we’re trying to find something to appeal to everyone,” said Waddell. The Sportsman’s Club is busy at a time when some clubs are having a tough time making normal activities happen. “We’re lucky, it’s mainly an outdoor facility. We have enough space for our facility to do all these different things, and do it safely and spread out,” said Waddell. Photo: Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club President Andy Waddell, centre, is with raffle grand prize winner Alex Pfeifer (left) and second place winner Shane Burgess (right). Clint Regnier, who won third, is not picture. sports@ahnfsj.ca

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I have heard from many of you locally, as well as from Canadians across the country, who are deeply concerned about the Liberal government’s efforts to regulate freedom of speech online. I am too. As one of the founders of the International Grand Committee, a group of Parliamentarians from around the world who meet to discuss the issues surrounding the role social media platforms play in our democracies, I have always stressed the importance of ensuring that our fundamental right to freedom of speech is protected. At a recent meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, the Liberals shockingly voted to remove a section

of one of their own Bills that protects individual users, and instead supported sweeping government powers to regulate Canadians on the internet, including their activity on apps and social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook. This is an unprecedented attack on Canadians’ freedom of speech. As Dr. Michael Geist, a law professor at the University of Ottawa and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, explains: “The government believes that it should regulate all user generated content, leaving it to the regulator to determine on what terms and conditions will be attached to the videos of millions of Canadians on sites like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and hundreds of other services.” Not long ago the Heritage Minister testified at committee that “as a legislator, I’m not particularly interested when my step-uncle posts pictures of his cats on YouTube or Facebook. This is why we’ve excluded user-generated content from the regulation.” If that were truly the case, then why have the Liberals now removed that exemption from Bill C-10? Peter Menzies, a former commissioner for the CRTC, has called this move “a full-blown

assault” on freedom of expression and “the foundations of democracy”. Even before the changes were made at committee, experts were sounding the alarm about Bill C-10. This includes former CRTC commissioner Timothy Denton who wrote in March that the bill is “clearly intended to allow speech control at the government’s discretion”. As a staunch defender of freedom of speech in Canada, I am deeply troubled by the direction this government is taking when it comes to your right to free expression, especially given that the Heritage Minister has also signaled that the Liberals will be introducing further legislation to regulate online content. Rest assured, Conservatives will strongly oppose C-10 at every stage of the legislative process, and I will continue to stand up for the freedoms of Canadians who post their content online. As Dr. Geist wrote, “by removing the user generated content exclusion, Bill C-10 represents an unconscionable attack on the free expression rights of Canadians. It must be defeated.” We agree. Bob Zimmer Member of Parliament Prince George-Peace RiverNorthern Rockies

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, that a Woodlot Licence Plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence 1790, licensed to Dale Benke. This woodlot has portions located near Lone Prairie and Bullmoose Creek. If approved by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development’s District Manager, this plan may apply for a term of ten years from the date of approval. This woodlot licence plan is available for public review and comment from May 13 to June 11, 2021 by appointment at (250) 788-1806. Any written comments on the plan should be mailed to Box 2355, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0.

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Spotlight Dawson Creek fire services expansion being considered

Got stuff for the landfill? Tipping fees waived for Spring Clean-up event We’re making it easy for you to dispose of your yard waste and sorted trash. If you can’t re-use or recycle it, take it to a Peace River Regional District landfill or waste transfer station for free during the PRRD Spring Clean-up! Happening from May 31 to June 13 all tipping fees at the PRRD landfills and transfer stations will be waived for sorted waste and yard debris from your property.

The PRRD and the City of Dawson Creek are considering increasing the size of the fire protection area for the Dawson Creek Fire Department (DCFD).

Wildfire season is here. Landscape your green spaces to remove fire fuels.

If you are a resident or business owner within the proposed expansion areas of Briar Ridge, Riley’s Crossing or South Dawson we want to hear from you! Scan the QR code below to take a short online survey to help determine the level of support for the expansion.

With the arrival of spring it’s time that residents in the region ask themselves, are you FireSmart? More than 90% of homes damaged by wildfire are ignited by embers. Reduce your risk by landscaping your green spaces; clean up gutters, trim grass and tend to overgrown trees.

Survey closes: July 17, 2021

For a list of hours and locations please check the Garbage and Recycling Page at: prrd.bc.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/. Please note that no commerical, business or industrial waste will be accepted.

Changes coming to Blackfoot Regional Park Blackfoot Regional Park has always been a great place to go to camp, picnic, and fish along the south bank of the Peace River at the historic Clayhurst Fery Crossing.

Charlie Lake Fire Department looking for recruits The Charlie Lake Fire Department is actively recruiting for volunteer firefighters. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit: haveyoursay.prrd.bc.ca to join the growing application list.

In 2017 we asked residents how they would like to see Blackfoot Regional Park developed. The response was that there should be more campsites, improved washrooms, an enhanced trail system and the ability reserve sites in advance. Residents spoke, and the PRRD listened! The park has been undergoing improvements including a small trail system for walking and non-motorized use, new campsites with more power options, an on-site caretaker and general improvements to the roads and park infrastructure. Have questions about the project? Be sure to follow the PRRD social media channels for updates, or call Community Services staff at 250-784-3200.

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May 27, 2021 10:00am | Facebook Live

Engage in the active consultations happening in the Peace River Regional District.

June 10, 2021 10:00am | Facebook Live

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

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