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There will be a 2021 edition of the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede after all. The DC Exhibition Association (DCEA) announced today on Facebook they would be putting on an “In-person, traditional fair,” August 11 to 15. Thanks to the BC PHO announcement June 29, in which it was said capacities will increase for outdoor organized gatherings and venues will be able to have 50% of it’s full capacity, the Association felt they would be able to put on an event this year. “With the announcement from the BC Government yesterday in regards to capacity levels for fairs and outdoor events we will be selling advanced tickets online, stay tuned for release dates,” reads the announcement. The announcement said the fair will be scaled back in some ways, but that livestock exhibits will still take place. The DCEA was holding out hope prior to June 29 that the next announcement on restrictions would give them the go-ahead to begin planning an event, with just six weeks to prepare. sports@ahnfsj.ca
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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
Reformed Ministries & Missional Outreach Pastor Terry Hagen 403-835-7235 houseofhagen@hotmail.com
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
Grace Lutheran Church Grace is a caring church community. We welcome all to worship and share our life in Christ’s love. 250-782-3624 Email : grace@pris.ca 11101 17 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Grandview Chapel
Is a friendly church nestled on the hill in Dawson Creek grandviewchapel.ca Contact: Tony Vigar 250-782-4225 900 94 Ave Dawson Creek Sunday Meetings 10:30 am
Notre Dame Catholic Church
Pastor Terry Hagen 250-782-4616/403-835-7235 houseofhagen@hotmail.com 1501-108 Ave. Dawson Creek Sunday Service: 10:00 am Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am-4:00 pm New Testament Studies Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Old Testament Studies Thursdays: 1:00 pm
St Marks Anglican Church Contact Lay Reader – Rupert Kirk 250-782-2939 Email: stmarks@pris.ca and on Facebook 1029 103 Ave, Dawson Creek Sunday Service: 10:00 am Food Bank: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-1:00pm
Gideons International Canada
The Grizzly Valley Chapter is part of the national Gideons organization. Our mission is to share God’s Word with effective and engaging forms of Scripture. Reaching people everywhere with the Gospel through personal witness and partnership with the local church. Contacts: William “Bill” & Pauline Hendley, ph. 250-788-8177 (H) 250-788-6902 (C) Email: newtouch@pris.ca; Stanton & Charlotte Miller, ph: 250-782-3881 (H) Email: cemiller083@gmail.com
Jehovah’s Witnesses
250-782-7487 644 105A Ave. Dawson Creek
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WEATHER REPORT
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
Please contact the office for service times and for ministerial program Church of the information Contact: Fr. Venerando Sabacan New Jerusalem 250-782-3456 A distinctive Christian church Email: nddc@shaw.ca dedicated to learning, living and 908 104 Ave Dawson Creek sharing the spiritual understanding of the Bible as revealed in books written by Emanuel Swedenborg. South Peace We worship the Lord, Jesus Christ United Church as God Himself in Human form. We Contact: Marilyn Carroll believe his whole word is a divine 250-782-2636 allegory with a spiritual sense. We Web: www.neonet.bc.ca/ also have a unique and extensive unitedchurchdawsoncreek/Spuc_ set of teachings about the life after Home.html death. Our motto “ All religion is of Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca life, and the life of religion is to do 11101 17 St Dawson Creek what is good.” All are welcome to Sunday Worship 10:30 am our services and other events. Visit www.dawsoncreeknewchurch.ca for more info and the church newsletter. Salvation Army Church 250-782-8035 250-782-4812 9013 8 St Dawson Creek 1436 104 Ave. Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 11:00 am Church Service: Sundays 11:00 am
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
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Contact: Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160 Sunday Meetings 10:00 am
New Beginnings Baptist Church
Services: Sundays 10:30am 10221-18th St Dawson Creek Pastor: Dr. Michael Stark newbeginningsbaptist.ca
Rolla Bible Baptist Church Pastor Bob Rempel 250-759-4540 Web: rollachurch.com Email: rolla@pris.ca Location: Rolla, BC at the corner of 400 Ave. and 403 St. Services: Sundays 10:30am
Baha’i Faith
An independent world religion founded by Bahá’u’lláh – (Glory of God) in 1844. He taught the oneness of humanity, the oneness of God, the oneness of religion. Devotional gatherings and study circles open to all. Contact : Dale Campbell 250-719-7427 (bahai.org)
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REGIONAL DISTRICT
Issue 7
| July 2021
In the
Spotlight Fire service expansions surveys close soon! The PRRD has been busy conducting public engagement to determine if residents support the expansion of the fire protection areas for the Dawson Creek and Charlie Lake Fire Departments. If you are a resident within the proposed expansion areas - there is still time to have your say! Scan the QR codes below to complete the surveys before July 18. Charlie Lake
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Free property assessments continue to be offered to rural residents With the soaring temperatures coming in across the Peace region, have you considered if your home is prepared for a wildfire?
Residents encouraged to utilize the service as we enter peak wildfire season. The PRRD has partnered with local wildfire experts from Mammoth Forestry to offer 100% confidential and free property assessments. 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.
Advance and general voting days announced for proposed service functions It’s time to get out and vote! Your Regional District is asking residents to place their votes for the Health Related Services Grant-in-Aid Service and Seniors Aging in Place Support Services.
Feedback needed on possible park in Lone Prairie At the direction of the Regional Board, the Peace River Regional District is investigating the possibility of developing a community park in Lone Prairie. To start the process, the PRRD needs to determine the level of interest from area residents. Do you want to see a park in this community and if so, what kinds of features and activities would you like? Residents are encouraged to scan the QR code below to help answer these questions and more. Survey closes August 2, 2021
Next PRRD Board eetings:
The Health Related Services Grant in Aid function would provide grants to key not-for-profit societies in an effort to enhance health related services in the region. Do you support this service? All residents in the PRRD and municipalities are eligible to vote during the advance and general voting events. The Seniors Aging in Place Support Services function would help seniors stay in their homes for as long as possible by providing home-based services for residents in Electoral Area D and parts of Area E. Are you a resident in these areas? You are eligible to vote during the advance and general voting events. Advance Voting July 7, July 14, 2021 | 8am-8pm local time | Ovintiv (aka Encana) Events Centre, Dawson Creek General Voting July 17, 2021 | 8am-8pm local time | Multiple locations To check if you are eligible to vote for one or both services, and to view the general voting locations, visit prrd.bc.ca or call 250-784-3200.
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Coroner reports ‘unprecedented’ spike in sudden deaths during heatwave The B.C. Coroners Service says at least 486 sudden and unexpected deaths have been reported across the province since last Friday, and suspects they are related to the unprecedented heatwave that has pushed temperatures into the high 30s and 40s. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe says it’s too early for the deaths to be solely attributed to the heatwave, with detailed reports yet to be finalized by coroners across the province. Numbers by individual health regions have not been released in light of that, with detailed numbers expected Friday. Phil and Marty kept toes tapping on Canada Day in Pouce. GIANCOLA
“It is believed likely that the significant increase in deaths reported is attributable to the extreme weather B.C. has experienced and continues to impact many parts of our province,” Lapointe said in a statement. She added the number is preliminary and will increase as coroners enter death reports into their system. In Burnaby, police responded to 34 deaths between Monday and Tuesday. Another 65 were reported in Vancouver - linking the heatwave as the cause.
Another successful Spring Cleanup at the Rolla Cemetery. Thank you to all the people, young and old, who came out to lend us a hand. A special thank you to Longhorn Oilfield Services for sending out their crew! Have a safe and happy summer. See you next spring!
Locally, Fort St. John RCMP say they haven’t experienced any heatrelated medical or death issues like the Lower Mainland, responding only to two separate calls of dogs being left in a hot vehicle. However, calls for service are up by 30 files compared to last week, with 269 calls for service from June 23 to 29. Southbound, Dawson Creek Staff Sgt. Damon Werrell says officers attended several heatwave related calls, with only one death possibly caused by the dangerous temperatures. “I don’t have the numbers off hand but certainly can say that we have attended several calls relating to the heat, one of which may or may not have contributed to a death this morning – I cannot confirm if the death was in fact a result of the heat – only the coroner’s office can confirm that,” wrote Werrell. B.C. Emergency Health Services says 41 heat-related calls were received in June to date within the Northern Health region - 8 of those were in the Peace: four in Fort St John, two in Dawson Creek, one in Tumbler Ridge, and one in Chetwynd.
Reconnect Media Release June 2021
South Peace Community Resources Society (SPCRS) has been proud to provide Reconnect Youth Service to the Community for the past 30 years. During that time, we have been grateful for the outpouring of support for the youth in our program. After careful consideration and a lot of discussion we, as an organization, have made the difficult decision that we are no longer the best service provider to hold this contract. We have been working closely with the funder to support the transfer of this program to a new organization and will be happy to work with them collaboratively as they move forward. The Reconnect Program will continue to serve the youth of Dawson Creek but at this time we do not know under what organization. The plan moving forward for the Reconnect building is not yet confirmed but will continue to be used to serve SPCRS clients and the community as a whole. All youth connected with our programming have been referred to and connected to the Nawican Bergeron Youth Center. They are running Youth Drop-In Tues-Thurs-Fri from 9-5 and Wednesdays 3-5 all Summer Long. On behalf of our staff over the years, and the youth who have accessed the program, we offer a sincere thank you to the community for your support, donations and community engagement.
Temperatures are forecast to reach 36 degrees today in the B.C. Peace, with a 40% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the B.C. Peace calling for the potential of severe thunderstorms with very strong wind gusts, intense lightning and brief bursts of heavy rain. The Canada Day forecast for Thursday calls for a high of 25 degrees with a 60% chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon. The weekend forecast calls for daytime highs of 26 and 22 on Friday and Saturday.
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Ridge Rotors has been flying since 2003, with no plans to land Tom Summer Reporter/Photographer Recreational enthusiasts looking for something different can look to their own backyard this summer with local helicopter company Ridge Rotors. Co-owner Jan Nogel says the Tumbler Ridge base started in 2004 when she and her husband Hans, both fell in love with the natural beauty of the area after coming to help forestry fight mountain pine beetle. “We fell in love and stayed. The mountain pine beetle came and went on to Alberta, but we stayed,” says Nogel. “We kept a base here and kept working.” The couple started with a single Bell 206 Jetranger at their base in Blue Ridge, Alberta in 2003, eventually growing their fleet to six choppers, with another base in Whitecourt, and one at the Chetwynd Airport as of last year. Their service has traditionally focused on clients in resource extraction industries – forestry, oil and gas, and mining, with the addition of pitching in during fire-fighting season where needed. “Whatever’s necessary, we do a lot of tree-planting and fire fighting in both provinces. When there’s no roads, that’s when you need a helicopter.”
Top, experienced pilot and Tumbler Ridge Base Manager Mark Bresse refuels in between flights of ferrying passengers, inset Co-owner Jan Nogel. She and her husband Hans started Ridge Rotors, and below the valleys of Tumbler Ridge, with the Murray River below. SUMMER
Only recently has the company started to dip their toes into tourism, and hopes to offer regular flights for those seeking recreational opportunities. “But now people are starting to recognize Tumbler Ridge for its beauty. With the geopark and the Wolverine Nordic Mountain Society, they have done wonders on developing their trails and marking their trails.” Tumbler Ridge is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only 44 in 169 countries, due to its remote mountains and wilderness. “They’re recognizing what’s out here, and that’s incredible. There’s no through traffic, you come to Tumbler Ridge, you’re not going past,” Nogel says. Tom Summer, Local Journalism Initiative tsummer@ahnfsj.ca
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“It’s Canada Day.”
It was a Canada Day for all throughout the South Peace, with Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe having some fun. Left page - Peace Country Cars and Coffee stopped by the Museum, Marty and Phil light it up on the Museum lawn with tunes, while Joe Tremblay is all over the pancake station at the Senior’s Centre. Above, D-Cline and the Slopes finished up their soundcheck at the Post and Row stage in DC on Canada Day right before the shows began, right, Emma, Lewis and Ryan are ready for the day, while Pouce Mayor Lorraine Michetti, Cookie Robinson and Ron Supernault catch up on the holiday. GIANCOLA, BROWN, BLAKE BROWN
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That time of year is here again! Scholarships for the future leaders! Top - Adam Fodor picks up one of five Dawson Creek Co-op Bursaries, above, Courtney Berg was awarded the Beverly Park Memorial, while right, a DC & District Aux. Society of Health Care Bursary is awarded to Chelsea Hayward. DCSS
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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING S������ A���� �� P���� S������ S������� P����� N����� is given to the electors within Electoral Area D, and portion of Electoral Area E, in the Peace River Regional District, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021 on the following question: “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? Note:
The property tax limit of $0.66 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the first year is $0.283 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only
V����� D���� ��� L�������� M��� B����� V����� 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. Anyone qualified to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail. For more information on how to request a mail ballot package, and how to vote by mail, see the PRRD website at prrd.bc.ca/administration/elections or call the office at 250 784-3200. A������ V�����: All qualified electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity. Wednesday July 7, 2021 and Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at: Location **Ovintiv (aka Encana) Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)
Address #1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC
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Ovintiv (aka Encana) Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)
#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC
Tate Creek Community Centre & Rink
15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC
Kelly Lake Community Centre
107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC
Doe River Community Hall
3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC
Taylor Community Hall
9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC
McLeod Elementary School/Hall
8025 265 Road, Progress, BC
Chetwynd Recreation Centre (Curling Rink)
4552 North Access Road, Chetwynd, BC
Tumbler Ridge Community Centre
340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC
ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please expect COVID-19 screening, and to observe physical distancing and mask wearing requirements applicable in public places in BC, as directed by the Province. The election proceedings will follow all public health orders in place at the time of voting. WHO MAY VOTE Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Resident elector - You may vote if you are: • eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day, • a Canadian citizen,
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a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day, a resident of the Peace River Regional District, in the service area boundary (Seniors Aging in Place Service area is all of Electoral Area D, and a portion of Electoral Area E) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and not disqualified by law from voting.
Non-resident property elector If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you: • are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day, • are a Canadian citizen, • have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day, • are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (Seniors Aging in Place Service area is all of Electoral Area D, and a portion of Electoral Area E) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and • are not disqualified by law from voting. Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identification, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership), and, if there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property. If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election Officer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place. SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW “Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Establishment Bylaw No. 2444 2021”. If adopted, this bylaw will establish a new service in all of Electoral Area D, and a portion of Electoral Area E, to permit the Peace River Regional District to requisition funding through taxation in those areas, for the purpose of providing in home support services to seniors such as healthy meals, snow clearing, and light housekeeping, either directly, or through contract with a third party. Service Area The Seniors Aging in Place Service Area boundary is the all of Electoral Area D, and a portion of Electoral Area E, as shown outlined in red on the map below. Tax Rate The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $1.9M, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.66/$1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the first year is $0.283 per $1,000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service. The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2444, 2021, and is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, on Voting Day at the voting places, or at the following location during regular business hours: Peace River Regional District offices 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC For further information on the bylaw or the assent voting process, please call: Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Officer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election Officer tab.young@prrd.bc.ca (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)
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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT Notice Of Assent Voting Health Related Services Grant In Aid Service PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the entire Peace River Regional District including municipalities, that Assent Voting (referendum)will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021 on the following question:
Related Services is the entire PRRD including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and • not disqualified by law from voting.
“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?”
Non-resident property elector If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you: • are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day, • are a Canadian citizen, • have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day, • are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (Health Related Services is the entire PRRD, including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and • are not disqualified by law from voting.
Note: The property tax limit of $0.05 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the first year is $0.0288 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS 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. Anyone qualified to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail. For more information on how to request a mail ballot package, and how to vote by mail, see the PRRD website at prrd.bc.ca/administration/elections or call the office at 250 784-3200. ADVANCE VOTING: (All qualified electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.) Wednesday July 7, 2021 and Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at: Location Address **Ovintiv (aka Encana) Events Centre #1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC (Mail ballots may be returned here) GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 8am to 8pm (local time)at: Location Address **Ovintiv (aka Encana) Events Centre #1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC (Mail ballots may be returned here) **Tate Creek Community Centre & Rink **Kelly Lake Community Centre ** Doe River Community Hall
15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC
Charlie Lake Community Hall
12717 Charlie Lake Hall Road, Charlie Lake, BC
**Taylor Community Hall
9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC
Fort St. John Pomeroy Sports Centre
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Nothing says summertime like packing along your bocce ball or croquet set when you take a day trip to the lake. Well, this year, it’s more apt to say nothing says summertime like 40 degree heat in which you are endlessly exhausted and can’t even think about moving, much less playing a game that requires you to move and throw objects. Luckily, the heat wave is leaving us just in time for Canada Day, with normal, plus26 degree weather remaining. This weekend will be the perfect time to head to your favourite lake or park, and gather the family for your crew’s
They never seemed to be keeping score, and it’s hard to tell if they were even having fun, but they were definitely happy to be gathered together and enjoying each other’s company. However, when I do play bocce, it’s definitely all about keeping score and being competitive. That’s why a new game I got, Crazy Bocce, is so much fun. It’s basically regular bocce, but with wooden cubes. Unlike normal bocce, you can usually tell where the ball is
going to go based on a bounce, it just depends how hard you throw it. However, with Crazy Bocce, things do get, well, crazy. No matter where you throw it, or how hard, I swear those cubes bounce in every possible way. If you are playing to win, this will drive you … insane. No matter if you’re playing for fun, to win, or just to be doing something together as a family or group of friends, Crazy Bocce and most of these types of activities will serve your purpose. Other favourites of mine are ladder ball and croquet. I like croquet because it feels like more of a sport, and you can blast your opponent’s ball as far away as you want and nobody can say anything about it because it’s literally in the rules. I remember the first time I ever saw someone play ladder ball I thought it was the coolest thing, even though in theory it’s not a whole lot different than horse shoes or bocce ball, but that’s why I love these games. There are endless variations — like bocce ball or Crazy Bocce — and they all require a slightly different skill. So, this Canada Day and beyond, don’t forget to pack your favourite game or two, and I’ll see you at the park. Crazy Bocce and other games are available for purchase at The Northern Toybox.
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Heat stroke is no joke says Dr. Joana With the record highs this summer, heat stoke is something to talk about. Heat stroke is known as over-heating. This occurs when your pets core body temperature rises above normal. Normal body temperature in a dog ranges from 37.5 to 39.2 degrees Celsius. Normal body temperature in a cat 37.8-39.5 Celsius. Humans will normally sweat when hot, but animals compared to humans have fewer sweat glands. The majority of the sweat glands in a dog and cat are located in the paw pads. Sweating through the paw pads is actually a secondary method of self-cooling in dogs. Cats regularly sweat through their paws. Obese, flat-faced breeds, heart disease patients, and senior animals are at higher risk of heat stroke. How do dogs primarily cool down? The main mechanism a dog’s body naturally cools down is by panting. Panting allows for evaporation of heat (in the form of water) from the tongue, mouth, and upper respiratory tract. Panting is a very efficient way of cooling and takes up very little energy thanks to the elasticity of a dog’s lungs and airways. Another way dogs can lower their body temperature is through dilating their vessels (vasodilation) in order to bring blood flow to the surface of their skin. This method of cooling is not as efficient as panting and can indicate overheating is occurring. What about flat faced breeds? Flat faced breeds, known as Brachycephalic breeds such as pugs, French/English bull dogs, Shih Tzu, Boxers and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have smaller nares
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(nose holes), longer soft palates (obstructing airway), and smaller trachea sizes than other breeds. This makes it difficult for them to breathe normally or get adequate oxygen with each breath. With high temperatures outside, it can cause their upper respiratory tract to swell, thereby partially or completely closing the airway blocking their main mechanism of cooling. What about cats? Besides sweating through their paw pads, cats will combine a few techniques to dissipate body heat. Cats will stretch out their bodies, seek out shade, and drink cool water. Cats will lick/groom their coats more frequently in summer to cool down. When their saliva evaporates from their fur, it provides a cooling effect (similar to humans sweating). As a last resort, cats will pant. Excessive panting is not normal and may be a sign your cat is dangerously overheated. Signs of heat stroke in your pets: Dogs: the most telling sign is excessive panting with drooling and thirst. Other signs include, vomiting, fast heart rate, red colour of gums and tongue, bloody diarrhea, mental dullness, staggering or collapse. Cats: Initial signs of heat stroke in cats include heavy panting, drooling and excessive grooming. Further signs include redness of tongue, vomiting and staggering/collapse. Managing heat stroke If your pet is suffering from heat stroke, call your veterinarian immediately. One thing that we may tell you before getting to us is to have you wet down your dog in cool water. Do not wrap your dog in a wet towel, this actually traps in body heat!! Once at the clinic, treatment is targeted at cooling down your animal, supporting their blood pressure with drugs and fluids, fluid volume necessitation, and monitoring blood changes. Cooling techniques done by your vet can include, cool intravenous (in the vein) fluids to help with dehydration and blood pressure, oxygen therapy, cool or cold-water baths, cold water enemas or even cool water safely injected into the abdomen in severe cases. If an animal’s body temperature is too high for extended periods of time, it can be very detrimental to their blood causing it to break up/destroy the red blood cells ultimately leading to death. Tips on being safe or preventing heat stroke: In dogs, exercise can be done in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler, offering lots of water, shade or a pool to play in. Keeping them where there is air conditioning if helpful during the day. Avoiding hot pavement, hot cars and direct sunlight. In cats, it is important to keep their fur brushed to be free of mats and remove excess hair in the warmer months. Making sure there is plenty of water around and a space for them to find a cool, shady spot. Offering wet food or tuna juice to increase water intake, or even offer ice cubes for them to play with. Enjoy the summer and be safe out there!
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“At a Level One activation, the PRRD is providing emergency alerts to area residents and is preparing to provide emergency social services in the Buckinghorse River area as needed,” reads a public notice. “The weather forecast for the next three days indicates strong potential for thunderstorms with lightning activity, continuing high temperatures and windy conditions that could result in more wildfires in the Peace region. If that happens, a higher level of EOC activation may be required.” Residents are encouraged to sign up for the North East BC Emergency & Public alert system to receive notifications in case of an emergency or critical situation.
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Dawson Creek Secondary Student Terry Ranero is this year’s recipient for the Dawson Creek Pride Society’s Out and Proud Award. It’s the first time the society as been able to offer awards for students heading into post-secondary. Terry will use the $500 toward his education at Northern Lights College. Society board members Debbie Debbie Longley, Chelsea Mackay, recipient Terry Ranero, and additional members Meagan Longley and Kyle Kochanowski. DC PRIDE
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Winning the Overall High Point Award and High Point Cowgirl award was Tyler Bondaroff. “We would like to acknowledge the dedication to the practices attended, the willingness to participate, and the overall growth observed as a student athlete in and out of the arena,” said coach Stephanie Moore about Bondaroff. “I feel really cool about winning the awards, it’s good to know that all our hard work in practice and dedication to the sport this season was worth it and recognized,” Bondaroff said. Bondaroff said though it was a weird season, she really enjoyed the opportunity to have consistent reps in practice all season long, and appreciated the input from all the different coaches.
Tucker Esau, who was a dual credit athlete last year (a Grade 12 student, he was able to compete both in BC High School Rodeo and the NLC Rodeo Team), won the Overall High Point Cowboy Award. “I really enjoyed being able to attend both high school rodeos and the college practices. We had a really good group of coaches,” said Esau.
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The evening was also a celebration of the previous season, and the growth the team continues to have. There were seven team members last season, and there are 12, either new or returning, members signed up for next season, with a goal of having 15 members by the time practices start in September. “The (students) are inspiring, their decision to continue with the team this year despite the circumstances, the optimism they have, and their dedication in practice was great to see and they are very committed to the sport,” said Engage Sport team co-ordinator Leanne Esau. Justin Harris, one of the team’s few members from outside the Peace region (both new and returning), loved his first season with the team, and is excited to be back next year. From Courtenay, B.C., Harris lived on the NLC Farm all year, and will be staying there throughout the summer and plans to compete in as many amateur rodeos as he can this year. “I practiced almost every weekend throughout the winter, riding bulls. Sometimes it got pretty cold but we grinded it out and it made for a good year. Practicing like that all the time made me want it more, especially doing it in the cold weather,” Harris said. Award winners: Overall High Point Earner and High Point Cowgirl: Tyler Bondaroff 2nd Place Overall High Point, Runner Up Cowgirl: Keaton Collet High Point Cowboy, 3rd Place Overall High Point: Tucker Esau 4th Place Overall High Point, Runner Up Cowboy: Justin Harris sports@ahnfsj.ca
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A fleet of 65 heavy-duty trucks will be making the switch from diesel to hydrogen in northeast B.C., the province said Monday. According to a release, the Ministry of Energy says Hydra Energy will receive Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits worth a current market value of $1.9 million to build a hydrogen fuelling station in the region. The ministry says trucks that rely on conventional diesel will be retrofitted to allow them to transition to low-carbon byproduct hydrogen that will be captured at a local sodiumchlorate facility. Retrofits will allow the trucks to use 40% hydrogen fuel and will cut emissions by 67 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per truck per year, the ministry said. “By working with hydrogen suppliers and the trucking industry, we’re hauling B.C. toward a low-carbon future. Hydrogen fuels allow us to reduce emissions in our transportation sector,” said Energy Minister Bruce Ralston in a statement. “This project demonstrates B.C.’s hydrogen opportunity, helps a business realize fuel cost savings and accelerates our transition to a cleaner economy.”
The province’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard requires fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of gasoline and diesel by 20% by 2030, and offers credits to fuel suppliers to increase the use of low-carbon fuels that would not occur otherwise. The ministry says hydrogen is “the only practical solution” to decrease emissions in sectors including heavy-duty transportation, and to help achieve emissions reductions targets set out under the provincial CleanBC plan. The ministry says Hydra Energy was the first company to provide the technology for commercial co-combustion trucks in B.C., and that the trucks being retrofitted have driven more than 200,000 kilometres. Hydra anticipates the hydrogen facility will be operational by early 2023, according to the ministry. “Hydra is proud to be in British Columbia, an ideal jurisdiction for the development of lowcarbon hydrogen,” said Hydra CEO Jessica Verhagen in a statement. “We hope to see B.C.’s approach replicated in Canada’s forthcoming clean fuel standard.”
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing originally scheduled for Monday, June 28, 2021 has been rescheduled to 9:00 a.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Dawson Creek, B.C. on Monday, July 19, 2021. Any member of the public, who feels they may be affected by the proposed changes to Zoning Bylaw No. 4450, 2020, may comment at that time or may submit comments in writing to agenda@dawsoncreek.ca for inclusion on the Public Hearing agenda by noon on Monday, July 12, 2021. Due to COVID‐19 precautions in place, if you wish to speak in person at the Public Hearing please contact the Administration Department at 250‐784‐3636 or email admin@dawsoncreek.ca by noon on Friday, July 16, 2021 to register. The following amendments are proposed to Section 3.1 Definitions: • to add the following definitions: • “Daycare” ‐ to distinguish smaller daycares for 8 or less that are typically operated from a home, from the Commercial Daycares located in non‐ residential zones. • “Emergency Shelter” ‐ means the use of a building operated by government agencies, nonprofit organizations or faith‐based organizations exclusively in the C‐2 General Commercial Zone for the provision of temporary accommodation of one or more individuals for the purpose of providing emergency and support services. • to amend “Social Service Centre” to permit an emergency shelter or temporary overnight accommodation. Also, an amendment is proposed to Section 5.19 Metal Storage Containers, subsection b) by adding an option for those that are moving to temporarily store their belongings for 45 days during a move while not compromising their neighbourhood long‐term due to the visual impacts of a storage container. A copy of the proposed CITY OF DAWSON CREEK ZONING AMENDMENT (21‐03) BYLAW NO. 4506, 2021 may be seen between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays at City Hall, 10105 ‐ 12A Street, Dawson Creek, BC. Questions regarding the zoning amendment may be directed to the Development Services Manager at 250‐784‐3654. Brenda Ginter, Corporate Officer
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