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WALK THIS WAY More than 200 people were on hand at the Mile Zero trafﬁc circle this evening to drum, pray and rally for 215 children who were discovered last week on the former site of Kamloops’ Residential School. Cries for justice, children, and more rang through the Mile Zero night as the procession moved through the downtown core, paused at Dawson Creek City Hall, and proceeded to the Nawican Youth and Cultural Centre. BROWN

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DC’s Readman new head coach of Kootenay Posse The 2021-22 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season can’t start soon enough for Mark Readman. The Dawson Creek, B.C. native was recently named the Princeton Posse’s new head coach and assistant GM. He hasn’t been a head coach since he was the bench boss of the Dawson Creek Junior Canucks in 2019-20. He was the Canucks’ assistant coach and assistant GM for two seasons before that. He joins the Posse from the Creston Valley Thunder Cats, coaching alongside GM Bill Rotheisler, who is excited for the 25-yearold taking on this new challenge. Rotheisler’s close connection to Posse GM Mark McNaughton helped during the hiring process. “Mark was a great addition to the team and was one of the reasons we were able to maintain a positive attitude throughout this past season,” Rotheisler said on the Thunder Cats website. “He always contributed great ideas to practices and was popular and approachable with the players. I have no doubt he’ll have success with Princeton and exceed their expectations.” Readman views himself as more of a players coach. “My ability to relate and communicate with players is pretty strong. I get pretty close with

players,” says Readman. Readman learned that approach from his mentor and former Ontario Avalanche coach Chris Shaw, a former Kootenay International Junior Hockey League coach with the Nelson Leafs. Shaw gave Readman a chance as a player when he knew very little about him. Readman saw how transparent Shaw was with players, but also put in the effort to get to know them. Readman also saw how Shaw created a competitive environment. “He always told me, ‘it’s my job to push you every single day until you hit your wall. And then it’s my job to get you to blow past that wall and break it down. Remember every single night you shut your eyes, that wall magically rebuilds itself 10 feet further from where it started,’” Readman recalled. “‘You have to work that much harder to get right back up to the wall. Knock it down and move it another 10 feet the next day.” Readman also received valuable advice from former NHL head coach Ken Hitchcock, which was to always make time to talk to five players every day about something other than hockey. “It forces you to go out of your way and talk to guys. Get to know them,” says Readman, who last played hockey in 2017-18 with the

Dawson Creek Canucks, playing three games. “With my past experiences, and some of my strengths I feel I can bring into the environment in Princeton, there is a chance for us to have some success.” Readman’s coaching resume includes quickly climbing the ranks of Dawson Creek Minor Hockey, North East B.C. and the Yukon Trackers. What drew Readman to the Posse are the people in the organization and the opportunity. He and McNaughton share the same vision. “It was just through connections between myself and Mark seeing eye-to-eye on a lot of things in terms of

organizational growth, player development, but at the same time, prioritizing team success,” says Readman. “It was just kind of a natural fit. It was one that was really hard to turn down. I thought I was ready to be a head coach again and especially in a league as highly touted as the KIJHL,” continued Readman. “It was a really hard opportunity for me to turn down.” Readman is looking to add more of his own spices “to a dish that’s already pretty damn good.” “One key of Princeton is they never really sacrifice individual development for team success,” says Readman. “It’s just all part of the

same package. You look at their history, their ability to produce and move players on to the next level. Whether it’s the BCHL, AJHL, I think that goes hand-in-hand with the expectation. I love players that are driven. I want guys to want to be successful.” Players will earn Readman’s respect through hard work. He wants his team to play at a high pace and always push it. He wants the Posse to put teams on their heels.

Opportunity for Review and Comment BC Timber Sales – Peace-Liard Business Area

The public is invited to provide comment on BC Timber Sales Peace-Liard Business Area’s proposed operating plan for forest harvesting operations within the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area and Tree Farm License 48. The plan will be available for viewing at the BC Timber Sales Office, 9000 17th Street, Dawson Creek, B.C., VIG 4A4 from June 11, 2021 to August 12, 2021, Monday to Friday by appointment only. Appointments to view the plan can be made by contacting Rony Mazumder, Planning Forester, at 250 784-1241 or Colleen Cook, Planning Forester, at 250 795-4192. Alternatively, shapefiles, KMZ, KML and maps can be viewed online at: http://ow.ly/WAgP30rImWA In response to Covid-19 BCTS staff will be available for phone, emails, and video conferencing communication Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. during normal business days. Comments from the public must be made in writing and received no later than 4:30 p.m., August 12, 2021. Written comments should be sent to Rony Mazumder or Colleen Cook at the address above or via email to: tpl.ref@gov.bc.ca.

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Services Minister says connectivity investments are key for north Harder, better, faster, stronger is more than just lyrics to a Kanye West hit song. It is also the mantra of better Internet services in more rural areas of the Peace region. More reliable Internet service is coming to people in 19 northern communities this year, including Rolla. Minister of Citizens’ Service Lisa Beare says it hard to imagine

running a business today without high-speed Internet, and yet that’s exactly what many people in northern B.C. deal with. “We have a commitment to providing high speed connectivity – it is vital for modern world,” said Beare to the Mirror last week. “Many people don’t have access to the speeds they need

DAWSON CREEK MUNICIPAL PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD The City of Dawson Creek is accepting expressions of interest from anyone who wishes to be considered for one position on the Library Board. The applicant must reside within the municipal boundaries of the City of Dawson Creek or qualify as an elector of the municipality. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on June 30, 2021 to admin@dawsoncreek.ca and should include a brief statement as to how the Board would benefit from your membership. The successful applicant will be required to attend one regular meeting per month and, on occasion, an additional meeting at the call of the Chair. The appointment is to fill the remainder of a one‐year term expiring December 31, 2021 with an option to be re‐appointed by the Library Board for subsequent two‐year terms.

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The upgrades are expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2021. Telus will receive up to $3.6 million from the Connecting British Columbia program to upgrade the performance of Internet access in northern communities, including Buffalo Creek, Gateway, Forest Grove, Eagle Creek, Canim Lake, Blue River, Salmon Valley, Willow River, Rolla and Westlake. These upgrades will help business owners in northern communities take advantage of other government supports.

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“From rural residents using Telehealth, to the social side of things like important connection between grandparents, grand kids and more. Business owners who have been operating for years without it now have the chance looking to get books, billings, and

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“Work continues with this $90 million of economic recovery funding. It is a huge community investment - part of $180 million for rural, remote and indigenous communities.” Vincent Communications has completed a project enabling high-speed Internet access for people in Attachie, Bear Flat, Buick, Cecil Lake, Kobes, Mile 62 ½, Montney, Pink Mountain and Wonowon. The service provider received more than $500,000 from Connecting British Columbia for the project that also lays the groundwork for connecting more nearby communities in the future. editor@dcdn.ca

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Dawson Creek in running for title of Canada’s most active community

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Dawson Creek competes for the title of Canada’s Most Active Community this month. Community Services is inviting all residents to take part and help win $100,000.

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The challenge is open to everyone. All you have to do is: Visit participaction.com Click on the Community Better Challenge logo. Download the free Participation App or sign up on the website. Track your physical activity minutes daily (walking, jogging, biking, playing, etc.). All activity minutes tracked on the ParticipACTION app and website from June 1 – 30, count toward a community’s total score. Some ideas with COVID considerations: Track your minutes individually or in your family bubble (walking, jogging, playing, riding your bike), Track your minutes as a socially distanced or virtual team (workplace challenge, school groups, noon hour walks), Sign out one of our FREE Fit & Fun Community Challenge activity kits (available June 1 – 30). At the conclusion of the challenge, one community will earn the top prize of $100,000 to support local physical activity initiatives and the title of “Canada’s Most Active Community”. In addition, there will also be prizes for the most active community in each province and territory.

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If one thinks they are removed from Residential Schools in the Peace region, or in Dawson Creek - think again. The nearest former residential school location to Mile Zero is two hours away on the shores of Sturgeon Lake, Alberta. St. Francis Xavier Residential School operated well after the Alaska Highway was constructed. It was first decided for the area in October 1907, after Roman Catholic missionaries opened a small boarding school near Calais, Alberta in 1905. According to Truth and Reconciliation documents, the school was also known as Calais, or Calais Indian Residential School, St. Francis Xavier, and St. Francis Xavier Residential School. Haunting to former students no matter its name. The school operated for more than 50 years until June 30, 1961. Questions. Today there are many graves marked circa 1980 and onward, as the community and area moved forward past the history of the school. However, prior to these more here and now deaths, there seems to be less records of them noted on the area grounds. Why? Questions. National Centre for

Truth Reconciliation Archives record about 25 deaths related to the school during its the 50 year history. What school could lose two students a year these days? Or even then? Some children less than a year old. What brings birth to a boarding school? Questions. A new school was constructed in 1910 and again in 1922, with new dormitories being added in 1944. By 1954, it was concluded that the school was too dilapidated to repair. Instead it was decided that it should be closed and replaced with a day school. However, construction of the day school did not begin until 1961 and the boarding school remained in operation until 1962. Near the former location of the school stands what appears to be the original Roman Catholic church structure for the area. A longer amble away is the current cemetery. Questions. If the post-1960 deaths were decided to be interned in fields further away – what is wrong with the ground of the first two fields? Why not inter the more newly passed there? What should be looked at is the two fields that are not the “current” cemetery.

These fields are marked as potential grave sites, but certainly differently. What lies underneath this ground? What lies beyond the treeline before the cliff fall to the lakeshore? Questions. On Monday, locals - from residences clearly built in the shadow of the former school, installed new signed honouring the discovered Kamloops 215 while a new modern education centre shone in the distance, visible from the public highway. Signs were installed over the weekend on the location of the former residential school. “Honouring all our Sturgeon Lake survivors of IRS and those gone to the spirit world.” “Prayers to all the children that did not make it home.” A National Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support to former students. This 24Hour Crisis Line can be accessed at 1-866-925-4419. Robert Brown Managing Editor Dawson Creek Mirror

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DC Sportsmen’s Club issues bear warning Bears in the area - say the DC Sportsmen.

Madden Green cruises through the water during a Seals practice for kids aged nine to 12 last week. GIANCOLA

On June 3 the club, located just north of the city issued a warning after a pair of bears were spotted be members. “It has come to our attention that a mother black bear and one year old cub were seen at the Riley’s Crossing Gun Range this morning. Please do not confront any bears and use caution when attending the range.” Conservation Officers have been advised of the bear’s appearance. editor@dcdn.ca

Annual Financial Statements The Peace River Regional District Board will be considering its draft 2020 Financial Statements at its meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Board meetings are currently closed to the public due to COVID-19, but members of the public are invited to watch the meeting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPRRD/ The statements are available for inspection, during regular business hours, at the Peace River Regional District offices located at: Dawson Creek 1981 Alaska Avenue

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Groundbrich 4-H ready for their sale Another 4H year is coming to an end, and though it’s been an odd year, with restrictions limiting the gatherings and events that organizations can hold, members of the Groundbirch 4-H Community Club are getting a lot out of the program nonetheless. Casey Bergen, along with the six other Groundbirch club members, will be showing and selling their cattle and steers this Saturday, June 12, for the

club’s beef Achievement Day Show and Sale. This is Bergen’s first year in 4H, and it’s been all she was hoping for, despite the restrictions. At 15, she had usually played hockey in Chetwynd throughout the school year, and decided this would be the perfect year to give 4H a try with hockey not really taking place for the season. “I learned so much, a lot about my projects, about public speaking, and marketing. I really like it,

and definitely want to do it next year. I ‘ll keep going with 4H as long as I can,” Bergen said. For her communication project this year, she spoke about dietary fats at both regionals and the district event, and plans to speak on it again at the provincial communications session in August. Bergen’s brother, Carter (13), Brooke Rainey (10), and Jake Rainey (12) are all in their first year of 4H, while members Payden

Liberals Must Demand Answers on New Long-Gun Registry Allegations

Since forming government, the Liberals have repeatedly assured our forest industry and Canadians that negotiating a new Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States is a priority. However, as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. The fact is Canada has been without a new Softwood Lumber Agreement since the fall of 2015 and duties have been imposed on Canadian imports since 2017. The Liberal government also failed to negotiate softwood lumber into the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. At a Natural Resources Committee meeting in February, I questioned the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, about whether negotiating a new Softwood Lumber Agreement came up during the first bilateral agreement between the

Prime Minister and President Joe Biden. The Minister refused to give a straightforward answer, and I could only conclude from her response that it was not discussed and is therefore not a priority for this government. Recent events have confirmed my suspicions. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai recently told U.S. Senators that, “In order to have an agreement and in order to have a negotiation, you need to have a partner. And thus far, the Canadians have not expressed interest in engaging.” And then, on May 21 came news that the United States Department of Commerce is moving to double duties on imports of Canadian softwood lumber from 8.99 per cent to 18.32 per cent. Instead of taking any meaningful action to secure a Softwood Lumber Agreement, we are now seeing a step backwards with this announcement. During a recent Question Period, I asked the Minister about these new developments and why the Liberals refuse to come to the table to negotiate a new agreement. Then at committee, Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan evaded my direct question asking if the Liberal government was negotiating a Softwood Lumber Agreement, yes or no. He then went on to say: The U.S. hasn’t been willing... we are.” Who is telling the truth? I’ll let you be the judge.

The Standing Committee on Natural Resources recently tabled a report on the economic recovery of Canada’s forestry sector, which included a dissenting report from Conservative Members of the committee, including myself. Our dissenting report points out the Liberals’ lack of effort in securing a Softwood Lumber Agreement and their continued delay in providing Canadians with a detailed plan on how they will fulfill their promise to plant two billion trees in ten years. The report also highlights the need for the government to recognize the significant progress the forest industry has made in environmental protection and sustainable resource development. The news over the last few weeks makes it increasingly apparent that securing a Softwood Lumber Agreement is vital to our forestry sector’s longterm stability. We British Columbians have seen firsthand the devastating impact this failure by the Liberal government has had on our mills and communities in recent years. My Conservative colleagues and I understand how important this sector is to our national economy and will continue to work to secure predictability in our forestry sector for its workers and their families.

Bueckert (11), BrookeLynn Bueckert, and Layton Unruh (11) are in their third, fourth, and second years, respectively, of 4H. Bergen said she will miss her steer, Dudley, but is looking forward to a lot of aspects about the show and sale as well. “It’s going to be really sad to say goodbye, he’s super friendly, I saddle him and ride him, and he gets a lot of attention,” she said. “I’m looking forward

to the grooming part of Achievement Days, and competing against others as well.” The beef show starts at 2 p.m. at the Dawson Creek Fairgrounds. The meet and greet with the members begins at 4 p.m., with the sale starting 6 p.m. at the Dawson Creek VJV. Above, Casey with the club.

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Pouce Coupe byelection in holding pattern; senior staff on leave The Village of Pouce Coupe by-election has taken another turn. Senior staff who would traditionally fullfil the roles of returning officer and other electoral titles are on stress/medical leave and/or vacation. The Mirror has learned Ministry of Municipal Affairs officials are in contact to both fulfil positions temporary on staff. Last week the Village noted to the public nomination packages for a by-election set for July 10. The Village announced on the day it began accepting nominations for a pair of positions - packages would not be available. In April, councillor Donna White became the second Pouce Coupe councillor to resign, citing medical reasons. “Under doctors advice I am doing this for my health,” she said. White’s resignation is the second after Ken Drover resigned earlier this year in February. White had taken on many of Drover’s portfolio positions abandoned, as well as many stripped by council from Mayor Lorraine Michetti. White was also the village’s alternative representative on the PRRD board after Michetti. White said there are internal issues existing prior to Michetti’s infamous social media posting concerning pipeline construction earlier this year. “We have had countless in camera meetings all throughout last year concerning staff.”

In February - village CAO Chris Leggett said with so much time before the next municipal election - a by election would be triggered should any member of Bob Zimmer council or the mayor step down. The next municipal Member of Parliament election is slated for October 15, 2022.

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Dawson Creek LBGTQ2S+ crosswalk to get new coat of paint PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT Notice of Applications for Scrutineers and Mail Ballot Opportunity Health Related Services Grant in Aid Service AND

Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Health Related Services Grant in Aid - Entire Peace River Region, including Municipalities On Saturday, July 17, 2021 qualified electors within the proposed Health Related Services Grant in Aid Service Area, which is the Peace River Regional District in its entirety, including municipalities, will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting “Health Related Services Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2445, 2021”, to establish a new service to provide grants in aid to not for profit societies to enhance the quality and availability of health related services, and to provide scholarships to students seeking post secondary education in a health care or medical field, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $750,000 or $0.05/$1000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only?” Seniors Aging in Place Support Services – Electoral Area D and a portion of Electoral Area E On Saturday, July 17, 2021 qualified electors within the proposed Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Service Area, which is Electoral Area D, and defined portion of Electoral Area E, will be voting on the following question:

The Dawson Creek Pride Society has plans to lay a fresh coat of paint on the community’s rainbow crosswalk - and the City of Dawson Creek is on board. It remains the only permanent symbol of the LGBTQ2S+ community in Dawson Creek, repeatedly vandalized last year. With Pride Week in full bloom, Society board member Chelsea Mackay penned a letter to city council on May 17, asking the city to repaint the crosswalk with a new and even more inclusive design, and to raise the flag. “We’re all volunteers here, so we do what we can,” said Mackay. “We care less about skid marks, but spray painting has been a real problem.” The society has offered to volunteer their time to help repaint with the new design, which sports pink, and white stripes to represent the trans community, while black and brown stripes represent people of colour. “We believe the addition of these colours will present our community as an even more inclusive and progressive city,” stated Mackay in her letter. Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead says city council approved the repaint and raising of the flag at their Monday meeting. “Council has no issue at all with the aspects of the new design, for us it’s just making sure we secure the paint that’s needed, staff are on it and it’ll be along shortly,” said Bumstead. The city repainted the walk along 15th street last June, with many residents coming out to enjoy photo ops and selfies at the site. tsummer@ahnfsj.ca

“Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting “Seniors Aging In Place Support Services Establishment Bylaw No. 2444, 2021”, to establish a new service to provide support services, to seniors in Area D and defined portions of Area E, to allow them to remain healthy and safely in their homes, such as provision of healthy meals, housekeeping, and yard maintenance, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $1,900,000 or $.66/$1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only?” Scrutineer Applications Applications to act as a scrutineer, on a volunteer basis, will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the Peace River Regional District, Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8, during the period from Wednesday, June 23, 2021 to Friday, July 2, 2021 during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Application forms are available at the Peace River Regional District offices at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, and 9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, and online at prrd.bc.ca/ administration/elections Applications may be submitted via fax to 250-784-3201 or email to tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca, by not later than 4:30 pm on July 2, 2021. Mail Ballot Voting In recognition of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Peace River Regional District has expanded the option for mail ballot voting to ALL eligible voters in these two assent voting proceedings. Anyone qualified to vote in these proceedings may choose to vote by mail. There is no need to expect to be absent from the Peace River Regional District, have an injury or illness that prevents you from attending a voting place, or to reside a specified distance from the nearest voting place, to be able to vote my mail ballot. Requesting a Mail Ballot Package Requests for a mail ballot package will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Friday, July 16, 2021. Application forms are available at the Peace River Regional District office at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek and online at prrd.bc.ca/administration/elections . For more information on how to request a mail ballot package or vote by mail, please call the office at 250 784 3200. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer by the close of voting on Saturday, July 17, 2021. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods: • By mail delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8 up to 4:30 pm on July 16, 2021 • In person, during regular office hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue up to 4:30 pm on July 16, 2021 • In person, at the Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, Ovintiv Events Centre (aka Encana Events Centre on July 7, 14, and 17th between 8 am and 8 pm. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application to act as a scrutineer or to request a mail ballot package by contacting the following people at the Peace River Regional District office: Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Officer, tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election Officer, tabatha.young@prrd.bc.ca Phone: 250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773 Tyra Henderson Chief Election Officer

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Certificate in Applied Business Technology (Administrative Assistant) Dolly Apsassin · Heidi Avanthay · Chulani Thilinika Batuwaththa · Brooke Ann Bouchard · Megan Brown · Andrea D. Bulmer · Cynthia Burke · Hannah Lillian Mae Burke · Anne Fehr · Elizabeth Fendel · Jacqueline Kim Friars · Krista Friesen · Dakota Keller · Skylena Justine Kinzett · Samantha Ann Kruk · Ashley Laurel Kucher · Kerry-Ann Lavallee · Cheyenne DJ Martin · Hannah Movold · Kaelyn Oftebro · Kassandra Peever · Marissa Rudyk · Jenna Shaw · Shawna L. Svisdahl · Alyssa J. Trobacher · Vanessa Leigh Tuguigui · Dawn Unruh · Ashley Wangler · Ethan Warner Certificate in Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant) Rea Dela Cruz Bernabe · Maria Turner Certificate in Applied Business Technology (Office Assistant) Rhonda Karvali

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Kiran · Nova LeFresne · Partik Lochab · Yogesh Maan · Louise Marcelle C. Nuguid · Rachael A. Obidiran · Preet Parekh · Manminder Parmar · Roselle Briones Ponteres · Rajni Bala · Sahil · Kashish Sharma · Gurpreet Singh Sidhu · Harwinder Singh Sidhu · Alamdeep Singh · Arjun Singh · Harshjot Singh · Jobanpreet Singh · Manjeet Singh · Manjot Singh · Manjot Singh · Ramanjot Singh · Sukhbir Singh · Urmeet Singh · Athul Tense · Ericka Ray P. Tubay · Amritpal Turna · Hitesh Verma Diploma in Executive Assistant Selena M. Yates Diploma in Interactive Technologies and Game Design Deepanshu Chaudhary · Navdeep Kaur · Austin Timothy Lundstrom · Boston Niemi · Harsimranjit Singh · Prabhmeet Singh · Sunil Advanced Certificate in Business Management Geri Faulkner Certificate in Business Management Anastasiia Dymova · Iriz Sebastian · Jacob Cheriyan · Paramjeet Kaur · Aakal Singh · Baljit Singh · Angela Stenbraaten · Madison Webb

Career and College Preparation

BC Adult Graduation Diploma Elmer (John Hinkey) Calahaisen · Kimberly Fry · Alyssa Sarah Johnston · Josie Mann · Tina-Marie A. Neufeld

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Diploma in Practical Nursing Kryzia Caesarene Mae G. Deocares · Catherine Johnston · Brittany Mercedes McBryde · Deanna Micha · Kattana Vincent · Rebekah Grace Thomas · Dana Rose Viterbo · Brittany Ellen White · Erin Wilkinson Certificate in Health Care Assistant Sheena Lee Cardinal · Leeshelle E. Cortez · Shulyre Isabel Louise Singoria · Teri Lynn Evans · Sandra Fleet · Liana Grama · Skylar Grayson · Kassandra James · Karen Kawada · Trenten Laarz · Okoro Oghenemaro · Jessica Ouellette · Cori Lynn Peach · Alexandra Rice · Macario Torero Jr. · Gloria O. Tsegbone · Jo Thea B. Valmores · Frederick C. Vasallo · Martha Elba Wright

Human Development, Education, and Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Mona Al Omar · Anita Rani · Melanie A. Boucher · Manpreet Brar · Lacy DeWetter · Harmony Grayce Faust · Shawna Gabriel · Heidi Patricia Galdamez-Herrera · Yuka Hikita · Manel Hmaied · Eva Katherine Jagt · Gagandeep Kaur · Harmanpreet Kaur · Karamjit Kaur · Manpreet Kaur · Rajwinder Kaur · Sandip Kaur · Komal Rani · Donna Li · Sloane E. Mingo · Ayesha Mir · Mululi Tubonge Christine · Trisha Sian Nalleweg · Nancy · Leila Ange Nininahazwe · Sabrina Katherine Pelletier · Alana Ruiz Peters · Alysha Puff · Reetika Rani · Maryam Rizvi · Katie Leigh Robichaud · Jisanpreet Kaur Sallh · Helene Singh · Swati · Monia Tanguay · Maris Elizabeth Thompson Diploma in Education Assistant Michelle Clark · Brittney J. Fouracres · Annie Gosselin · Karen L. Hatton · Clea Hariklia Liakakos · Chelsey Lynn Woods Certificate in Education Assistant Michelle Bell · Carmen Angela Bolton · Heather Brekkaas · Kristina Buckle · Sarah Jane Denby · Carol Donaldson · Jessica Ennis · Elysia C. Fox · Patti I. Gisborne · Simona Grigoras · Deanna M. Hamel · Deborah Hawkins · Judith Hobenshield · Natalia Brynn Hunt · Brittany M. Huson · Nancy Hyndman · Stacey Jensen · Catherine Jones · Nolee M. Jones · Kanteyineza Dorine · Nadège Keza · Rim Khammouri ·

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Social Services

Diploma in Social Services Worker Carolina Arango Henao · Mardelyn Acosta Bacbac · Megan J. Campbell · Sankalp Chawla · Michelle Mae T. de Rama · Aasisha Dil · Dinakshi · Laura Jean Doyle · Kadesha S. Francis · Sheena Rae Freeman · Simer · Graham Gavin Green · Ruthina Ojochogu Ibrahim · John James Kallingal · Ravneet Kaur · Sarvjeet Kaur · Anjitha Koshnayee Sajeevan · Khanh Ly Le · Janessa Danielle Mahood · Nguyen Linh Giang · Jean T. Quiddaoen · Athira Rajan · Monika Sidhu · Sukhraj Singh · Myrene Tesico · Marie Vincent

University Arts and Sciences

Associate of Arts Degree Yashasvi Chaudhary · Ramandeep Kaur Chopra · Soham Darji · Birdevinder S. Devgun · Aryan Kalra · Harsh Kalra · Karan Kumar · Kirandeep Kaur · Mannat Kaur · Rubalpreet Kaur · Simran Kaur · Harmandeep Kaur · Anjali Pandey · Srishti Prajapati · Abhay Sammi · Arshdeep Shergill · Arshdeep Singh · Avtar Singh · Dharmpreet Singh · Manpreet Singh · Randeep Singh · Sameerpal Singh · Varinder Singh · Riya Verma · Simerdeep S. Walia Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) Heather Marie McAleney · Ashley Jean Powell · Pamela Victoria Simpson Associate of Science Degree Karn Chaudhari · Muskaan Sharma · Dilbag Singh Diploma in Criminology Yulia Andrea French · Shivani Gogna · Gurmeet Kaur · Jaspreet Kaur · Parminder Kaur · Gurdeep Madahar · Ravneet Nanda · Kalyan Jyoti Nath · Japsaheb Singh Sahni · Pranvir Singh Sethi · Banjot Singh · Gagandeep Singh · Gurdeep Singh · Manjinder Singh · Sunaini · Tushar Verma · Ruyi Xia · Ankush Yadav Diploma in Land and Water Resources Kasey Taylor Greco · Kennedy Paige Clary Vandergaag Certificate in Criminology Corisa Jennifer Billings · Viktoria Alexandrina Permyakova · Paige Wards Certificate in Engineering Tyler Bondaroff · Mickaela Salazar Bumanglag Certificate in General Arts and Sciences Corisa Jennifer Billings · Sanjot Singh Ghumman · Mary Faith Rasimo Tejada Certificate in Humanities Manpreet Singh Certificate in Indigenous Human Service Worker Lorisha Desjarlais Certificate in Pre-Education Adam John Craig Certificate in Pre-Education Manjot Kaur

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Workplace Essential Skills

Certificate in Certificate in Pre-Employment Workplace Essential Skills Clinton Taylor

Trades and Apprenticeships Aircraft Maintenance

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Basic Training Koraleigh Basso · Joshua D. Beka · Matthew Shayne Brown · Meegwun Cress · Dawson Michael Danyluk · Cole Patrick Fosbery · Anthony Gonschorek · Adam Hadford · Kyle Harrison · Emma Hyatt · Jaylin Johnston · Nathanael Lee Karvonen · Dhruti Keshwala · Liam Vernon Leibel · Joe Maslow · Tajvir Singh Nijjar · Adam Schauer · Daniel Simms · Gary Steer · Levi Strobl · Jared Torgrimson · Callum Watson

Automotive Service

Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Level 1 Alexander Kuebler · Alexander M. Neumann · Christopher C. Osborne · Nathanael K. Perry · Chase B. Skoreyko Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Level 2 Rayvin E. Bell · Logan M. Boyle · Braeden G. Comber · Mitchell D. Edel · James H. Grant · Adam R. Johnson · Cody S. Jones · Alexander Kuebler · Jaden M. Olinyk · Nathanael K. Perry · Lincoln W. Terry · Jonathon M. Weber · Kolten L. Webster Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Level 3 Rayvin E. Bell · Mitchell D. Edel · Adam R. Johnson · Cody S. Jones · Alexander Kuebler · Richard A. Linsley · Braden R. McCormack · Jeremy D. Needham · Nathanael K. Perry · Jacob G. Tibbetts Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Level 4 Brandon J. Derksen · Justin E. Dougall · Adam L. Huitema · George D. Melahrinakis · Grant J. Schultz · William Tarkington · Jordan M. Tibbetts

Carpentry

Certificate in Enhanced Carpentry Foundation Lukas Carlyle Broadway · Doug Bumstead · Nick Disher · Jessica Hehr · Joshua Leclerc · Austin Robertson · Carter Sigalet · Phallon Stoutenburg · Cade Swejda · Gage Swejda · Jackson Tegart · Gaven Weisse Carpentry Apprentice Level 1 Brian A. Auger · Shane A. Bontron · Connor D. Chapple · Yonguk Choi · John B. Cosido · Alysha Katerberg · Levi S. Lee · Trevor L. Peters · Mark Raw · Justin J. Sloane · Tucker K. Thompson · Ty L. West Carpentry Apprentice Level 2 Ryan V. Buerge · John B. Cosido · Thomas G. Irwin · Rachid Oubrik · Travis E. Plourde · Steven C. Smith · Dalton P. West · Ty L. West Carpentry Apprentice Level 3 Dino A. Alec · Sydney J. Feschuk · Eric J. Harding · Thomas G. Irwin · Shawn C. Kilfoyle · Garrett E. Klassen · Liam G. Mavin · Travis E. Plourde · Anton Rose · Steven C. Smith · Dalton P. West · Ty L. West Carpentry Apprentice Level 4 Dino A. Alec · Jerrett O. Arndt · Bradley R. Campbell · Terry J. Demontigny · Sydney J. Feschuk · Eric J. Harding · Thomas G. Irwin · Daynin J. Osha · Travis E. Plourde · Anton Rose · Steven C. Smith · Kevin A. Turner

Cosmetology

Certificate in Hairstylist Foundation Tanvi Bhatti · Sydney Dingwell · Stephanie Tenille

Honeybourn · Laci Jackson · Savannah Lynn Rose McEwen · Tannice Stark · Amanda Will

Electrical

Certificate in Electrician Foundation Trades Dylan Axley · Jason Dumont · Garrett Fell · Avery Helm · John Kirkpatrick · Lubosi N. Litia · Tyson Nielsen · Vanessa Puge · Dane D. Ruttan · Samuel Webster Electrician Apprentice Level 1 Jonathan R. Bell · Drew M. Budd · Joel C. Konrad · Petar Kos · Addison R. MacLeod-Miller · Trystan J. Mercer · Ryan M. Nelson · Juliana C. Reid · Tobias Rose · Timothy J. Ross · Dea D Wadden Electrician Apprentice Level 2 Kevin P. Allemeersch · Adam D. Beck · Lorne W. Berresheim · Jaewon Choi · Brandon W. Cosens · Alexandria A. Gaal · Joshua D. Johnson · Cameron R. Kozuki · Dylan H. McLain · Benjamin J. McWilliam · Brayden S. Nichols · Christa J Olson · Braden A. Pimm · Dustin J. Plouffe · Taylor M. Rose · David T. Shipalesky Electrician Apprentice Level 3 Calder A. Dorer · Christopher B. Eddy · Brennan B. Grassie · Edward R. McArthur · Daniel Posnjakow · Ryan G. Stickel · James L. Velkjar Electrician Apprentice Level 4 Jacob M. Bayda · Menardo Bragado · Robert S. Bulmer · Richard Burton · William M. Culling · Brant D. Hackwell · Michael C. Houlahan · John M. Hughes · James J. Leu · Joshua Linford · Blake J. London · Lyndon R. Neville

Heavy Mechanical Trades

Certificate in Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Colin Jordan Buchan · Cole Crook · Liam Dill · Brennan Ewonchuk · Aston Flemming · Tristan Haddow · Samuel Kastrukoff · Walker Milton · Rylan D. E. O’Neill · Joseph Frederick Poirier · Stewart G. Skafte · Cody Tetley · Kenneth William White · Natthan Wideman · Isaiah Wiebe · Raymond Wiebe · Naythen P. Zinck Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice Level 4 Wesley Babkirk · Jacob A. Holtom · Carter J. Horne · Trevor R. Irwin · Neil M. Johnsen · Jewelle D. Luszcz-Epp Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprentice Level 1 Brayden A. Adderley · Logan J. Bell · Sterling J. Brake · Kyle E. Carroll · Klavs Cernevskis · Jordan A. Deweyer · Mason A. Emmelkamp · Justin O. Harris · Dustin B. Hayward · Jacob A. Holtom · Brett P. Johnson · Randy L. Langenhoff · Carter A. Lusk · John W. Ross · Quentin N. Shannon · James D. Troyer Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprentice Level 2 Logan J. Bell · Klavs Cernevskis · Jordan A. Deweyer · Rylan W. Ehlert · Joshua B. Kerr · Alexander J. Lefebvre · Karley C. Maher · Brett D. Marshall · Clinton D. Mason · Sean E. Miller · Christopher J. Putman · Austin T. Riley · Joshua A. Stones Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprentice Level 3 Zachary W. Arntson · Kylor L. Bassett · Justin L. Beattie · Sturlin I. Botrokoff · Cameron M Burns · Klavs Cernevskis · Richard P. Dakin · Cody J. Eckel · Alexander Farquhar · Kyle J. Findlay · Griffin T. Frederickson · Ryan A. Hallaert · Brody J. Hipkiss · Tyler T. John · Murray W. Lawrence · Alexander J. Lefebvre · Casey L. Lisk · Derrick T. Major · Clinton D. Mason · Jordan J. Peters · Greg T. Raworth · Stephen C. Roberts · John Schirokich · Gary Skolos · Ryan J. Tuka · Carson B. Vreeling · Derek S. Youngman · Kristian E. Zimmer Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice Level 4 Dyllan B. Buswell · Matthew D. Carsh · Paul G. Dobrowolski · Ethan A. Ford · Curtis D. Harper · Jacob Kent-Greenhalgh · Justin Samra · Joshua Smith · Angus W. Warner

Millwrighting

Certificate in Millwright Enhanced Foundation Jesse Dyer · Bryce Hafner · Megan Halsband · Taylor Campbell Hawke · Ryder Wallace Lefferson · Braydon Miller · Cy Morin · Jackson Price · Brennon Schwartz · Alex Whitehead Millwright Apprentice Level 1 John R. Anderson-Deschenes · Rileigh M. Augustine · Tegan R. Huk · Trent R. Milton · Kyle T. Robertson · Raymond D. Stefanyshyn · Shayna K. Stonehouse Millwright Apprentice Level 2 Rileigh M. Augustine · Kieran S. Butt · Gavin W. Currie · Jack L. Demeer · Morrison R. Demeer · Scott D. Friebel · Alain M. Gauthier · Thomas N. Hesse · Liam H. Joy · Dallas S. Kucher · Trent R. Milton · Kyle T. Robertson · Shayna K. Stonehouse Millwright Apprentice Level 3 Nevin R. Boyd · Kieran S. Butt · Jack L. Demeer · Morrison R. Demeer · Dylan A. Hewitt · Liam H. Joy · Walker J. Kelly · Matthew Lauder · Michael J. McLeay · Amandeep S. Munde · Connor Lawrence Reeves · Gavyn A. Rich · Dylan J. Robertson · Caleb I. Triska · Alex J. Whitehead · Gregory A. Wright Millwright Apprentice Level 4 Tyler R. Brunet · Tyler G. Field · Aaron J. Herle · Philip S. Mulleda · Thomas J. Webster · Eric C. Wheeler

Piping Trades

Certificate in Piping Trades Foundation Nicholas Belanger · Derick Michael Crolla · Antoni Heartt · Riley Hogg · Jonathan Koning

Power Engineering

Certificate in 4th Class Power Engineering Devon William Beebe · Bradley Boring · Russell Duncan · Glenn W. Fox · Brailee Guillet · Zach J. Hawker · Zakeri Larson · Logan Roy McEachern · Lien Alexander Miller-Jeannotte · Jace Nelson · Parker Tyler Olsen · Caston Parker · Kona John Schreiner · Jayden Wood

Professional Cooking

Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts Marck Fernandez Certificate in Professional Cook Apprenticeship Level 1 Serena Gauthier Certificate in Professional Cook Apprenticeship Level 2 Trudy Garbitt · Nathaniel David Gullason · Rachel Andrews

Welding

Certificate in Welder Foundation Tyson Beaulieu · Allyana Betts · Tommy Copes · Brayden James Cox · Daniel Groeger · Piper Nichole MacKenzie · Joseph Manes · Makenzie Ternier-Smith Welding Apprentice Level 1 Thomas W. Clark · Tyler R. Coburn · Russel J. Crolla · Cody J. Eckel · Colton G. Fleet · Kassidy J. Gosling · Heather M. Haugan · Cage D. Jabs · Bradley J. London · Michael A. MacDonald · Joshua A. Maldonado · Ashwynn T. Nault · Isaiah Slater Welding Apprentice Level 2 Bailey L. Bestward · Colton G. Fleet · Jordan Holmes · Zane A. Jones · Ashwynn T. Nault · Brandon C. Wasilenchuk Welding Apprentice Level 3 Cole R. Harris · Spencer A. Holmes · Deylan N. McIntosh · Mathew J. Merkl · Quinn Nelson

Not all graduates may have fulfilled their program requirements prior to the publication of this program. This document does not confirm graduation and must not be used for official confirmation of graduation. The Office of the Registrar at Northern Lights College maintains the official record of graduation.

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tournament with swirling fundraiser Forget about merely anticipating the return to a normal season once Covid restrictions loosen. The Dawson Creek Volleyball Club’s U15 Girls team has its eyes set on celebrating next season on a whole other level, with a trip to Honolulu for the 2022 TransPacific Volleyball Championships next January. “The girls practiced so hard all last year with strict Covid rules in place. They had to wear a mask, couldn’t play games, but they were so committed and went to every practice. We thought, ‘what if we went real big and took them to Hawaii as an award?’ We thought it was a pipe dream at first but we’re going for it,” said coach Terri Spencer. Spencer reached out to the tournament organizers, and reserved their spot. The tournament has 50 teams per age group, on average, in years when Covid isn’t a factor. Spencer said they’re still dependant on restrictions and international travel protocols being manageable bu January, but are crossing their fingers and getting to work on raising the necessary funds in the meantime.

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The team is looking to raise $25,000, which would cover the cost of nine players, four coaches and managers, and all their flights, hotels, transportation, and travel insurance. The team has plans to host different fundraisers throughout the next seven months, and kicked things off with the Travelling Toilet on May 16. It’s a bright red toilet that gets moved from business to business, or home to home, depending on how much money the current tenant wants to pay to have it moved. As of May 28, the fundraiser brought in $1,700. The toilet started out at Mayor Dale Bumstead’s house, before winding up at various car dealerships, restaurants, and shops. In addition to an ongoing bottle drive and picking up garbage for the city, the next plan for the team is a one hour sales challenge, June 8. The players will be challenged to see how much beef jerky they can sell over the phone. The girls have a long ways to go, but are committed and excited about the opportunity. sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Keon brings decades of experience at all levels as well as a Champions knowledge both on and off the field. Having played in the Arena Football League, Untiltime furtherGrey notice, Cup we are seeing National Football League and as a two by appointment only and asking fo Champion and two time West Division AII-Star, Keon If you need an interpreter or caret will be a tremendous asset to football and communities beforehand so we can accommoda throughout Northern BC.

Your health and safety are of utmo following universal disinfection pr The Director of Football Operations will oversee providing hand sanitizer at receptio the development, execution and growth room.of all Kodiaks programs not only in Prince GeorgeWebut in Northern are accepting new patients, an BC. The Kodiaks will be investing inappointment. all Northern BC communities to grow, enhance and develop the game of football.

Keon will be in charge of programs such as Kodiaks Tykes on Spikes, Kodiaks Youth Football League, 7on7 Leagues and Travel Teams, BCPFA Academy, skill camps, player development and training and more. The Kodiaks offer both recreational and high performance opportunities for players aged 5 to adult, as well as contact and non-contact options. All Kodiaks programs ensure qualified coaches provide a safe and fun environment for all players to excel in. Keon and his wife Bianca currently reside in Calgary Alberta with their family. The Raymond Family will be relocating to Prince George in July.

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born December 15, 1921, in Velyki Hlibovychi, near Lviv, Ukraine (then part of Poland), passed away in her sleep, 99 years and 5 months later, on May 30, 2021, in Fort St. John, B.C. Anne had received exceptional care at the North Peace Villa, the extended care home where she lived with advancing dementia until her passing, after receiving the last rights of her Roman Catholic faith, which was central to her life and to that of her parents, Tom Grendys and Anastasia Grendys (nee Hamulyak). The Grendys family — Anne, her sister Mary, and brothers John, Leo, Alex, and Joe – emigrated to Canada, arriving in Halifax on June 1, 1929 and settling on a farm near Huallen, west of Grande Prairie, Alberta. In January 1943, Anne took a job in Fort Nelson at George’s General Store and Café, which served fur trappers, Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and the US Army, who were building and maintaining the Alaska Highway. Anne met John Callison in the spring of 1944 when he arrived to sell his winter fur at the store. They married in Edmonton on July 10, 1944. Anne is survived by her three sons: Adley, Wayne and Darcey. Anne raised Adley and Wayne (born 1945 and 1946) on John’s Kledo River trapline for six years, north of Fort Nelson, B.C., until they moved to Dawson Creek, where they built a motel in 1951. Darcey was born in Dawson Creek 2 years later. After 20 years in Dawson Creek, their children grown, Anne and John moved to Fort St. John so John could be close to their Murdale farm. Adley and his first wife, Carol, raised two of Anne’s grandsons, Clinton and Dustin, in Fort St. John. Clinton and his wife Cheryl gave Anne a great-granddaughter, Peyten. Granddaughter Isobel was born to Adley and his second wife, Shannon, in 2011; living at the Murdale farm close to Anne, they were a precious presence to her up to her last day. Wayne and his wife Andrea raised four of Anne’s grandchildren: Dorian, Justin, Aiden and Haleigh, in Smithers, B.C. Justin and wife Krista, of Vancouver, gave Anne two great-grandsons, Emmett and Dylan. Aiden and husband Jason, also of Vancouver, gave Anne another greatgrandson, Oliver. Anne was a member of the CWL for most of her married life, in Dawson Creek and in Fort St. John. In 1985 and 1987 she was President of the CWL in Fort St. John, and she remained active as long as she was able. Anne also worked in and managed the Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store for many years. At the age of 99+, Anne survived all of her five siblings and their spouses, and all of her husband John’s immediate family of 8 siblings and their spouses. She is survived by three children of our Grandfather Fred Callison’s second marriage in 1959 to Ethel Quock of the Tahltan Nation in B.C.: Dempsey, Anne, and Jerry Callison. As you can imagine, there are 75+ nieces and nephews from her Grendys and Callison siblings who called her Auntie Anne and were always welcomed by, and attentive to, their Peace River Matriarch. In 2018, Anne’s sister’s daughter Erín Moure very generously and graciously authored a book, “A Century in the North Peace,” on the lives of her aunt and uncle Anne and John, fulfilling Anne’s last life wish. It is a treasure to us all. Funeral Mass and Memorial will be held in July 2021, Covid permitting. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hamresfuneral.com

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vivian Victoria (Vavra) Friesen on May 28, 2021, at the age of 89 years. Vivian was predeceased by her husband Don, parents John and Anna Vavra, sisters Mary, Marion, Theresa, Evelyn, brothers Frederick, and John, and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her sons, Dallas (Sharon), Darcy (Carrie), and daughters Jae (Neil) and Allyson (Ken); grandchildren Jaron, Caverly, Alana, Drew, Ian, and Sam; her siblings Ann Romanoski, Bill Vavra, Veronica Orton-Johnson, and Barbara Fletcher; aunt Elizabeth Hardy; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Vivian was a first generation Canadian, born the sixth child of eleven to Czechoslovakian (Hungarian) immigrants. Her family homesteaded a farm near Outlook, Saskatchewan, on the South Saskatchewan River Valley. It continues to be a treasured family gathering place, and the farm and river valley were one of Vivian’s favourite places. Vivian left public school at 16 to support her family, and eventually, work took her to Saskatoon. She stayed with her Aunt Mary and Uncle Jimmy Girgulis and worked at their restaurant, the Elite. Her eldest sister, Theresa, encouraged her to take a commercial course and she landed a job at Dunn & Bradstreet as the Office Manager. It was during this time she met a mercantile reporter named Don. The couple was married in Saskatoon in 1956. Soon after, Don began his lifelong career in Municipal Administration, working, living, and growing their family in Mayfair, Hafford, Luseland, and Hudson Bay. Vivian often worked alongside Don, supporting with administration duties, and it was also in these rural Saskatchewan towns, where Vivian honed her cooking skills in delectable cultural dishes, such as halupki, pierogi, and numerous soups and baking. The family moved to Dawson Creek in 1973, when Don accepted the position as City Clerk. The move to Dawson Creek afforded Vivian the opportunity to work outside the home and she flourished in a variety of positions with School District 59, most notably as payroll clerk. She revelled in the meticulous work and was appreciated by many new teachers for providing important benefits and payroll tips. Vivian retired in 1997. It was no coincidence that Vivian’s work supported education; she was a voracious supporter of higher education and taking courses to better oneself. Nearly 40 years after leaving high school, and after helping her own children graduate from high school, university, and other post-secondary endeavors, Vivian went back to school to attain her GED. This is a prime example of Vivian’s perseverance and tenacity that she demonstrated throughout her life. Vivian also held many volunteer positions for several organizations in Dawson Creek including board member of the Peace Country Highland Dancing Association, Dawson Creek Public Library, Camp Emile, and was a trustee for Notre Dame School. Most dear to her heart were her roles with the Dawson Creek Hospital Auxiliary, and as a faithful member of the Notre Dame Catholic Church. Many will remember her singing in the choir and supporting the Seniors’ Lunch through the Catholic Women’s League. Vivian was a strong advocate for volunteering your time, especially to someone or something, with no promise of personal gain, just in the spirit of lending a helping hand. Vivian had a deep love and commitment of family. She was enormously proud of her four children and deeply devoted to her six grandchildren. She loved nothing more than to share in their latest activities or accomplishments. She loved her friends and cherished her time travelling, singing, camping, and going out for meals and drives; she loved any opportunity for an adventure, a story, and a cheeky joke. Vivian’s life took a sudden and surprising turn in late January 2021, when she was diagnosed with advanced stage pancreatic cancer. She battled with grace, kindness, and gratitude to the very end. More than ever, she inspired the power of prayer, the power of thought, and the power of feeling for someone other than yourself. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Funeral services at the Notre Dame Church will be limited to family only due to current Provincial Health Order restrictions. Interment to take place at the Brookside Cemetery in Dawson Creek, BC. Vivian’s family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Daniel Botha Sr., and the staff at Rotary Manor, Dawson Creek & District Hospital, and the Grande Prairie Queen Elizabeth II Hospital for their professional care and personal compassion. For friends so wishing, donations in Vivian’s memory may be made to the Notre Dame Catholic Church, 908 104 Avenue, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 2H7 or the Dawson Creek & District Hospital Auxiliary, 11100 - 13 Street, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 3W8. Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Spotlight Dawson Creek fire services expansion virtual town hall 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). A virtual town hall will be held on June 9, 2021 @ 6:00pm. To learn about the options and costs being proposed please join us. Follow the PRRD Facebook page and navigate to the events tab to RSVP, or visit haveyoursay.prrd.bc.ca.

Charlie Lake fire services expansion being considered The PRRD is considering increasing the size of the fire protection area for the Charlie Lake Fire Department (CLFD). Virtual town halls for Area C and Area B will also be held On June 15, 2021 @ 5:00pm and 7:00pm respectively. If you are a resident or business owner within the proposed expansion areas of Sawyer Subdivision, Red Creek South, Bear Flat or South Montney - please take the short online survey by scanning the QR code below. To RSVP to one of the virtual town hall meetings, please follow the PRRD Facebook page and navigate to the events tab.

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Wildifres happening earlier and lasting longer in the Peace region. The PRRD is rolling out a regional FireSmart program that will help identify high-risk properties and neighbourhoods and help the people in them understand and reduce the risk of damage or loss from wildfire. Residents are encouraged to book a free and confidential property assessment conducted by local wildfire experts at Mammoth Forestry Ltd. Homeowners will receive practical advice and simple steps to drastically reduce fire risk to their property during the assessment, helping to ensure that their home is left standing in the event of a wildfire. To book an assessment scan the QR code above, visit prrd.bc.ca/firesmart or call 250-784-1855.

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