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SMILES FOR MILES Tim Hortons franchise owners Kyle and Gillian Macdonald were on hand to pass off one big cheque Friday to DC Hospital Foundation representatives, fundraiser Alicia Michetti and board chair Brette Madden. BROWN

More than 22K raised with Dawson Creek Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign The Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation is $22,511 to the good today thanks to all kinds of community support. Tim Hortons franchise owners Kyle and Gillian Macdonald were on hand to pass off one big cheque last week to Foundation representatives, fundraiser Alicia Michetti and board chair Brette Madden. The money comes from Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign which

ran Sept 13-19. “Anytime you are able to give back and see smiles is a great day,” said Michetti noting fall event planning, Lights for Life campaign and membership projects were underway this fall. Macdonald says 2022 plans are already underway. “It’s going to be even better.” editor@dcdn.ca

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Pastor Terry Hagen

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Reformed Ministries & Missional Outreach Consider registering for one of our Fall Programs Grief Support: Wednesdays 1:00 pm (Please pre-register) New Testament Bilble Study: Thursdays 1:00 pm Private Faith Education: Thursdays 2:30 pm Sundays: 1:00 pm 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

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FaithCorner DC Ministerial Association Salvation Army Church David Roch 250-782-0150 davidphyllisroch@gmail.com 11501 17 St, Dawson Creek

Reformed Ministries & Missional Outreach Pastor Terry Hagen 403-835-7235 houseofhagen@hotmail.com Sundays: 1:00pm 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

Alliance Church

Contact: 250-782-3837 dawsoncreekalliance.ca 9009 10 St. Dawson Creek

Bethel Pentecostal Church

Pastor Jared Keber Contact Office: 250-782-5885 office@betheldc.ca Web: www.betheldc.ca 11501 17 St Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek Community Church

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

St James Presbyterian Church 1501-108 Ave. Dawson Creek Traditional Sunday Service: 10:00 am

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: 11:00 am Food Bank: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-1:00pm

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

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

South Peace United Church

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

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Gideons International

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: Bill & Pauline Hendley, ph. 250-788-8177 (H) 250-788-6902 (C) Email: newtouch@pris.ca; Stanton & Charlotte Miller, ph: 250-782-3881 (H) Email: cemiller083@gmail.com

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

South Peace Bible

Contact: David Roch 250-782-0150 Missionary davidphyllisroch@gmail.com Sunday Service: 10am & 7pm 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek Wednesday Service: 7pm 250-786-5711 First Baptist Church Pastor: Stephane Poulin Our Sunday service is at 10:30 am 4911 48th Ave, Pouce Coupe year round. Live on our website. 1400-113 Ave. Dawson Creek 250-782 4792. In crisis, get a hold of Pastor Terry by appointment only. email: office@dcfirstbaptist.ca www.dcfirstbaptist.ca Contact: Pastor Terry Coe terry@dcfirstbaptist.ca

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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

Church of the New Jerusalem

A distinctive Christian church dedicated to learning, living and sharing the spiritual understanding of the Bible as revealed in books written by Emanuel Swedenborg. We worship the Lord, Jesus Christ as God Himself in Human form. We believe his whole word is a divine allegory with a spiritual sense. We also have a unique and extensive set of teachings about the life after death. Our motto “ All religion is of life, and the life of religion is to do what is good.” All are welcome to our services and other events. Visit www. dawsoncreeknewchurch.ca for more info and the church newsletter. 250782-8035 • 9013 8 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 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 • 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: 250-782-1710 9201-14th St. Dawson Creek Pastor: Michael McPherson

Pouce Coupe Community Church

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

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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Northern Lights College students got some one on one time with Dr. Charles Helm at a dinosaur track site in Tumbler Ridge. NLC

Students at Northern Lights College began their fall semester with a field trip to Tumbler Ridge, getting an up close look at the dinosaur gallery and local track sites. Two tours took place, and one at the local track site, with students from both the North and South Peace taking part. Pauline Casselman, the college’s student experience officer, says the student association can be thanked for making the museum trip happen.

on our back doorstep and we take it for granted I think sometimes.” Barbecues were held last week in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John to welcome students and staff back to campus. “It was a lot of fun, people stayed around. We had games like bocce ball and other things to keep people engaged while they were there,” said Casselman, noting several businesses and organizations stepped up to help with the festivities.

“They loved it. They actually got to uncover some fossils and such. At the museum they got a behind the scenes tour, it was really cool,” said Casselman. “We were very fortunate to have Dr. Charles Helm there, and take part in the part in the track site tour. He decided to do some digging.”

“It’s really good for a lot of our students to feel welcome to the community by having the community out and engaging with them,” she added.

Helm is a founding member of the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation, and has helped to uncover numerous fossil discoveries in the area.

“We’re looking for students that want to get involved. They don’t need to be outgoing, but want to learn some leadership skills and do some fun activities for students,” said Casselman.

“It was beautiful. Even the trip there, a lot of students haven’t been on that trip, the scenery is so different from Fort St. John and Dawson Creek when you go out to Tumbler,” Casselman. “It’s

Candidates are being sought for the students’ association, with nominations closing this Friday.

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Veggies and pasta are an ideal pairing

Pasta recipes are versatile and can quickly feed a crowd when increased accordingly. Another benefit to pasta is it often is a safe bet when hosting a dinner party that includes people who follow vegan or vegetarian lifestyles. Furthermore, with the abundance of “alternative” pastas available, even individuals who must go glutenfree can indulge without worry. Fresh greens paired with pasta deliver an abundance of nutrients to the meal. This recipe for “Penne With Seasonal Greens” from “The Contented Vegan” (Head of Zeus) by Peggy Brusseau includes a variety of seasonal greens, but they can be modified to taste or with whatever fresh produce is available at the market.

Penne With Seasonal Greens Serves 4

2 tablespoons untoasted sesame oil 16 cups chopped mixed seasonal greens, such as cavolo nero, tatsoi, mustard greens, dandelion leaves, Tenderstem, or purple sprouting broccoli, small amounts of spinach, arugula, and chicory 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 fresh chili, finely chopped, or 1⁄2 teaspoon chili flakes 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and chopped 1 pound, 2 ounces dried penne Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling Pour the oil into a large (4-liter/16 cup) saucepan. If you don’t have one, use the largest pan you have and fill it with greens. Press and pack the chopped greens into the pan. It should be absolutely full! Cover the pan and place over a medium-high heat for 5 minutes. If you have used a smaller pan, add the remaining greens and the herbs, spices and garlic. There will be room — the greens will reduce in bulk very quickly. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the packet instructions until just tender. Drain the pasta into a colander and return it to the hot pan. Stir the greens through the pasta and serve, drizzling a little extra virgin olive oil over each serving. Note: You will notice that some greens produce more juices than others when they are cooked. This is normal and depends on how fresh the greens are as well as which specific plant is used. Romaine lettuce and bok choy, for instance, release more juices than broccoli or white cabbage; but all greens release some. You can make adjustments to the amount of liquid by adding 1-2 tablespoons water or sauce, if needed; or by adding a few cherry tomatoes. PC219285

Tumbler Ridge Library’s STEM/STEAM program receives Canada Post funds

Last Wednesday the Tumbler Ridge Public Library received $2,540.37 from the Canada Post Community Foundation for an important project, STEM/STEAM Technology Kits. The Technology Kits initiative aims to build, develop, and strengthen digital literacy skills in children ages 3-16, as well as bring families together to share in a collective learning experience. Users will be able to borrow 10 different STEM/STEAM kits, that vary in user age and experience. Basic early learner kits contain low technology items such as gears and marble runs, which introduce STEM/STEAM concepts to young children. The kits are geared towards more experienced users and older children build upon the skills learned in the basic early learner kits and present more advanced concepts to children, such as building basic electronic circuits, coding, and robotics. Each kit leads into a higher level of technology to expand upon knowledge and skills acquired in previous kits. Tumbler Ridge Public Library’s Head Librarian, Paula Coutts, said they are grateful to Canada Post’s Community Foundation Support for helping them get this program off the ground. “Digital literacy has become a crucial component to everyday life; our aim with this program is to expose children to the building

blocks of digital literacy in a fun and engaging fashion, to build a lasting foundation. Currently, there are no existing free STEM/ STEAM kits available to children and their families in Tumbler Ridge,” she said. “We have researched the viability of usage of STEM/ STEAM kits and have found that other libraries, such as the Smithers Public Library, in Smithers, BC, have successfully implemented similar programs, with high interest and usage rates. We anticipate that participants of the STEM/STEAM Technology Kits lending program will be able to develop, enhance and maintain digital literacy skills that are instrumental to their future participation in a technologically dependent world.” Canada Post comments.

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McHappy day raises $5,100 locally for children, families NOTICE OF ELECTION

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LOCAL JURISDICTION Peace Wapiti Public School Division, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices:

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Team member Susmita Bhujel on balloon patrol early on during McHappy Day. BROWN

When it was time for a lot of hot air, Dawson Creek McDonald’s knew just who in the community to take the early shift on balloon creation. Dawson Creek Mirror managing editor Rob Brown was on balloon patrol last week for McHappy Day, handing off the controls to crew trainer Susmita Bhujel. Last week Canadians from coast-to-coast – including the Peace region - can participate in McDonald’s Canada’s 27th McHappy Day, their annual community charitable initiative. McHappy Day is a time honoured tradition for civic and community leaders to lend their time and join McDonald’s at their local

restaurant location. Throughout the entire day, a portion of the proceeds from every menu item sold at participating restaurants will support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), and other local children’s charities. More than $5K was raised in the north. “We were able to support BC Children and their families at RMHBC & Yukon, and the local Child Development Centre, raising more than $5,100,” said Joanne Kitney with McDonald’s Restaurants.

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Kucharuk: memories, you’re talking about memories

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“I told Dylan about the time Jessie, and I were getting our immunization and how I kicked the nurse in the leg, jumped off the table and ran down the road. You had to come after me in the car”. Mom, taking sip from her coffee responded, “Well, you are sort of correct. It was Jessie who kicked the nurse, yelled RUN JUDY and you both scampered down the stairs of the clinic, jumped into the car and locked the doors. The nurse was furious, and I was laughing so hard that she got angry with me, and I think we ended up getting your immunizations done in Fairview after that”. “Really? It wasn’t me who kicked the nurse? You didn’t have to come after me in the car?” “Nope! It was Jessie, not you” “Weird that I would remember it so clearly and incorrectly. Hey! Maybe it was Jessie and not me who took the Dodge Dart for a spin and scratched the Lincoln when she returned to the carport!” “No Judy, that was all you”. The conversation got me thinking about memories and how they morph into something completely different from reality.

I should also note that it is NOT cool to kick the nurse who is giving you the injection. It is not cool to kick anyone. In my defense, this was probably 1969 and this particular nurse was terrifying in stature and manner and resembled Klinger from the television show Mash. Google it. Getting a little more comfortable on the couch, I ask “What about the time I was tossed from the boat at Running Lake and told to swim to shore?” “Yup - Happened” “And when you stopped on the road because Jessie and I were fighting and told me to get out, that I had to walk home but then that

crazy dude who was sleeping in the ditch reared up and I managed to get back into the car at the last minute as your foot hit the accelerator?” “Yup – Sorry ‘bout that – happened” “Okay…. what about the time that I….” The conclusion was that many of my stories of my youth were trueish, but my predisposition to make the sounds ‘louder’, the leaps ‘further’, the danger ‘greater’ and the consequences dire had made the stories much more exciting to share with my children or anyone else who would listen.

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DCSS athletics back in full swing, host volleyball provincials in December Dillon Giancola Sports Reporter This year’s DCSS school sports season has a tinge more excitement to it than normal. For one, students can actually play games again, instead of the practice-only seasons that increased skill level but left kids wanting more. At the South Peace campus, junior and

senior girls volleyball are both in full swing, as is the cross-country running team. These sports will wrap up near the end of November, with basketball starting early December. “Student-athletes are super excited to be back playing!” exclaimed Judy Eagles, Vice Principal and athletic director for the South Peace campus. Eagles added that students are already eagerly asking about winter sports.

A highlight of this year will be the AAA Girls Provincial Volleyball Championships. DCSS was set to host the event last year before it was cancelled due to the pandemic. The best players in the province will be here December 1 to 4. Eagles said student-athletes are still required to wear masks in the gym unless it is for high intensity activities, where the choice is up to the students.

Ginter joins Team Tardi, Olympic Pre-Trials on horizon Dillon Giancola Sports Reporter Make that two Peace Region players on Team Tardi. Jason Ginter of Dawson Creek has joined skip Tyler Tardi and Sterling Middleton of Fort St. John’s up and coming men’s curling team, and so far things couldn’t be going better. Though Ginter technically joined last season, the team only played in two tournaments together. Still, they won the first in Kelowna, and knocked out former Brier champion Brad Jacobs in Penticton. So far in 2021, it’s been much the same. At the first of two tournaments in Oakville this fall, they lost in the semi-final to familiar foe Jacobs, and missed the playoffs in the second. Last weekend, at the ATB Okotoks Classic, the team started off strong, winning its first two games and beating Albertan-phenom Brandon Bottcher 6-5. They would struggle near the end of the tournament, however, and lost to Bottcher 6-4 when they faced him again in the B Final. “The chemistry was instantaneous last year when I joined, and it’s carried forward this season,” Ginter said. “These guys are beyond their years mentally, their experience in juniors and the world championships has really advanced their development so that they can really compete now on the world and DRAGNET!

men’s circuit. It’s nice to be playing together.” Middleton is happy to have Ginter as a teammate, and with how the team is playing so far. “(Ginter) has been a great teammate. I’ve known him for quite a while growing up in the Peace Region, and it’s really cool to have it come full circle. It’s great to be on the same team with him, and he is a great sweeper, and brings a lot of experience to the team,” Middleton said. Olympic Pre-Trials The team’s main focus this year is on the Olympic Pre-Trials in Liverpool Nova Scotia, October 26 to 31, and being at the top of the game when that event comes around. The top two teams in that tournament will move on to the Canadian Olympic Trials in Saskatoon, against the likes of Jacobs, Bottcher, Kevin Koe, and others. “That’s our main focus, we’re pretty comfortable on the ice right now. It’s a process of trial and error as we get back into the swing of things to try and see what things work and what doesn’t so we can be at the top of our game when the pre-trials come,” Middleton said. “We don’t want to peak in September. There are some things we’re trying to work through, we’re using these weeks as a kind

of trial-process, so we can b our very best at Liverpool,” said Ginter. “It feels great right now. This is the first time for all four of us in the Olympic pre-trials, new territory all around, but we’re not satisfied with that and have bigger goals in mind.” Curling Night in America Team Tardi recently found themselves with the unique opportunity to be competing in Anaheim for NBC’s pre-televised Curling Night in America event. They got the invite at the last minute, but leapt at the opportunity to be a part of NBC’s effort to grow the sport down South. The defending Olympic gold medalist John Shuster and his team were among those competing at the event. Middleton couldn’t say how he and his teammates did, but said they will be featured on NBCSN on October 10. “USA Curling was a great host for the event. They did a great job making sure everything was ready, it was a great experience, and we would go back if invited,” Middleton said. Watching taped-sports is not the norm, but when nobody knows the result, like watching an episode of Jeopardy!, it’s exciting all the same. Tune in on October 10 to see how the team did.

8 The Dawson Creek Mirror, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 Time for some DC double doubles. Jason Thorne, regional tour manager for Tim Hortons, stopped by the Mirror office last Wednesday for a cuppa joe or two, and some donuts. PRZYBYLSKI

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Porcupines are large, herbivorous rodents whose name literally means “quilled pig”. It is no surprise that they have gotten their name from their unique defence mechanism. These quills are actually specially adapted hairs covered in a protein called keratin, the same protein that makes our fingernails strong. They are not aggressive, but they happily defend themselves, their offspring, and their dens if needed. Many people hold the misconception that porcupines can shoot their quills - in reality, they have hooked barbs which lodge into the tissue of a perceived threat on contact. Doing so helps the porcupines escape predation and live another day, but the tale is not such a happy one for the animal on the other side of the fight. In addition to being a painful experience, there are some pretty serious health complications that can result from being quilled by a porcupine. Because of the little barbs on the porcupine quills, they tend to move deeper into the body rather than working themselves out. As a porcupine quills migrates, it carries

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bacteria with it and can cause abscesses or cause systemic infection. This can result in complicated treatment and can even be fatal. So what do you do if your canine companion ends up on the losing end of an interaction with a porcupine? Here at Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic, we are happy to help. When your dog comes to the clinic after being quilled, they’ll be seen by a veterinarian who will conduct an exam to make sure that there are no additional concerns to consider while addressing the porcupine quills. Your dog will be sedated and provided potent pain medication, so that they can be comfortable and still for the quill removal. This is an essential part of the process. Without sedation and pain management, your dog will be very painful and will struggle against the efforts to help. This can result in the quills lodging deeper into tissues and even breaking off. At-home quill removals gone wrong are often the result of not having the ability to properly medicate your dog. Once a dog is sedated and comfortable in the clinic, the veterinary team gets to work inspecting every inch of the dog from nose to toes, searching for quills. They have a pesky habit of getting into hard to reach places, like the tonsils or in between teeth. All quills that are found are fully removed and another head to toe check is done. When the veterinary team is confident that they have gotten out everything they can, your pup will be woken up and be ready to go home. It’s likely that you’ll continue to give antibiotics and pain medication for some time to help your dog pull through this critical period. When addressed in a timely manner, these emergency visits usually have a happy ending and a good chance of avoiding serious complications. If your dog is quilled, getting them into the vet as soon as possible is very important to help avoid serious complications. The best plan when it comes to porcupines is to avoid them in the first place! Unfortunately, many dogs that get into trouble with porcupines do not learn from their mistakes. The best way to have your dog not be quilled by a porcupine is to avoid allowing your dog to roam unsupervised at dusk or after dark, and prevent them from going into areas with known porcupine dens. Written by Brock Chappell, Fourth Year University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Student, Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic

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The announcement follows an extensive national search and review of both internal and external candidates led by the organization’s Board of Directors. Carr comes to the Commission from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI), where she has been Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) of the LNG Canada Implementation Secretariat since October 2018. Carr also spent almost four years as ADM and Executive Lead with B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). “I am pleased to take on this role as the newest Commissioner and look forward to leading this dynamic organization as it delivers on its mandate with a focus on public safety and environmental protection for the benefit of British Columbians,” said Carr. An independent committee of the Board led the search process over the last four months following the announcement of the retirement of current CEO and Commissioner Paul Jeakins.

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Haddow, Rachel Eleanor September 17, 1932 − September 19, 2021 Eleanor passed away at the Langley Hospice (Langley, BC) on early Sunday morning, following a brave battle with cancer. She turned the page on her 89th birthday on Friday, surrounded by friends and family. Eleanor was predeceased by an infant son, a grandson, three brothers, and three husbands. She is survived by her four children, Barb Veldhuis (Airdrie), Dallas Bain (Veronica − Grande Prairie), Rhonda Hrdlicka (James − Arizona), and Beverly Siemens (Sam − Abbotsford). She treasured her relationships with her five grandchildren (Adam, Tanya, Kimberly, Ali, and Austin), and Veronica’s three children (Rebecca, Connie, and Garrett), as well as nine great− grandchildren (Marshall, Meredith, Brandon, Colton, Sadie, Jolene, Dustin, Hannah, and Norah). She also leaves many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. She believed in the power of education to change lives and dedicated herself to teaching. Following a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta, she taught grade school, was a principal, and was instrumental in the development of the correspondence program for Northern BC. Each of her students carries with them a piece of her legacy. Retiring at 55, she enjoyed pottery, travelling, and giving back to her community. She authored Canuck Classic: The Story of a Treasured One−Room School, a history of where she first taught. In her retirement, she became a "master" quilter and spent the past 25 years designing and stitching countless beautiful quilts. Many people, including her family and the community, are wrapped in her warm quilts, all made with love. Her love of quilting led her to deep friendships with the "sisters of the cloth." That group of friends were incredibly special to her and spent many hours with her during her time at the hospice. They shared memories of many quilt shows, visits over tea and lunch, and travelling to quilt shops all over North America. The family wishes to thank the special friends from the quilting community and the wonderful friends and neighbours from her townhouse complex where she proudly lived on her own until recently. A special thanks to Don and Lorraine, John and Clair, Darlene, Nancy, Norma, and the extraordinary medical staff and volunteers at Langley Hospice. It was Eleanor’s wish that she be cremated and that there be no formal funeral service. In lieu of flowers, should you wish, please make a donation to the Langley Hospice Society. In her memory, we ask that you laugh lots and hug long.

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Carl Sewell Carl Norman Sewell, resident of Pouce Coupe. Former long time resident of Doe River passed away on September 5th, 2021 at the age of 78. Carl was born July 13th, 1943, in Pouce Coupe B.C. He was the 1st son and 3rd child of Norman and Jennie Sewell of Doe River, B.C. Carl attended schools in Doe River and Dawson Creek before completing his automotive mechanics courses in Nanaimo and Prince George. He did his apprenticing at Aspol Ford in Dawson Creek and continued to work there for over 20 years, where he gained many lifelong friends. As children, the Sewell kids played a lot with their cousins and Carl remained close to them through the years. Carl enjoyed many years of farming with his Dad and brother Terry. Threshing was his favorite thing to do, and he drove his own team. His claim to fame was pulling into a new field and guessing how may loads it would take and what time they would be done. He was seldom wrong. Carl enjoyed raising cattle and pigs for many years. He farmed 2 quarters of land, one of which was his Mom and Dads original homestead in 1929. Carl played ball for the Doe River Eagles, and later with teams in Dawson Creek. He coached the Rolla Hotel Brewers ball team for many years and had a deep love for baseball. He could talk for hours about the Blue Jays and the players that he admired. Carl also enjoyed playing the guitar and entertained at many house parties in his younger days. After retiring from farming, Carl moved to Pouce Coupe to be closer to family. He also enjoyed his trips to the Seniors Hall for Cribbage games and suppers. Carl was known by many to be a kind-hearted man with a great sense of humor, always ready to laugh. He was always helpful, compassionate, and was an encyclopedia of knowledge. If you needed to know any family or community history – he could fill you in with dates and details. He was a good neighbor – always helping others in the community. He was the guy to call when you had a vehicle or farm equipment that needed a fix. Carl was a family man – never missed a family gathering or event no matter how seemingly unimportant -– he even attended a birthday party for a bunny rabbit and was never afraid to don a party hat. As for the holiday gatherings, he was always the first to arrive with frozen pies and bags of home-grown potatoes that he would stand and peel before every meal. He was the Uncle and Brother that always made time to visit and ask “How’s things”. He was always ready to test out the new toys the kids brought along. Carl was a loyal visitor to his Mom, and he spent hours playing crib with her at Rotary Manor, before her passing. Carl is survived by his sisters – Edna Yaeger and Norma (Dave) McAmmond Brother – Terry (Brenda) Sewell Step-son Clint Shuman (Emily, Steven, Danielle, Cheryl) Nieces – Charlene (Cliff ) Hollen, Tracy Yaeger, Corey Sewell. Nephews – Curtis (Patty) Yaeger, Brady (Sam) Yaeger, Sheldon (Audra) Yaeger Shaun (Jenn) McAmmond and Jason (Holly) Sewell Numerous Great Nieces and Nephews, Family and Friends Carl was predeceased by – parents – Jennie and Norman Sewell – brother-in-law Clarence Yaeger A family funeral service was held September 17th, 2021 at Reynar’s Funeral Home in Dawson Creek B.C. Internment was held at Peaceview Cemetary in Sheardale. Family and friends gathered later for coffee at the Doe River Hall. We would like to thank the friends and family that visited Carl in Dawson Creek and Prince George during his hospital stay. We would also like to express our appreciation to the Nurses and Staff of the Dawson Creek and Prince George Hospitals that cared for Carl and made his final days comfortable. The nurses enjoyed his sense of humour which he managed to keep until the very end. He enjoyed the nurses in both hospitals and in Prince George they even surprised him by singing him “Happy Birthday”. Expressions of sympathy may be made by donation in memory of Carl to the Rotary Manor Care Facility (Activities Division) 1120 – 90th Ave. Dawson Creek B.C. V1G 5A3

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NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION As required by Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City of Dawson Creek provides notice that it intends to lease the Barbaree Park Ball Diamond and a portion of the lane located south of 106th Avenue and east of 15th Street to the Dawson Creek Dog Park Society (The Society) for the purpose of operating an off-leash dog park. The 12 month lease begins on October 27, 2021 with an option to renew for an additional 1 year term upon agreement by both parties; and is provided a no cost to The Society in exchange for their commitment to the day to day operation and general maintenance of the Dog Park and all expenses incurred with respect to the Dog Park. Questions can be directed to Brenda Ginter, Corporate Officer, at bginter@dawsoncreek.ca, or by phone at 250-784-3614, or in writing to P.O. Box 150, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G4.

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4 facts about the residential school system Orange Shirt Day, which is held on September 30, presents an annual opportunity to learn about the history of residential schools in Canada and to commemorate the experiences of the Indigenous children who were sent to them. To mark the occasion, here are four facts about the residential school system every Canadian should know. 1. IT OPERATED FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY Starting in the 1860s, Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their homes and sent to church-run schools funded by the federal government. A total of 130 residential schools operated across the country, and the last one closed in 1996. 2. IT AFFECTED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS Approximately 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis children were sent to these schools between the 1860s and 1990s. Many experienced physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse

at the hands of residential school staff. 3. IT UNDERMINED INDIGENOUS CULTURES The purpose of the residential school system was to separate Indigenous children from their families and assimilate them into Christian Canadian society. Cut off from their culture and traditions, many were even forbidden from speaking their own language. 4. IT CAUSED INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA Students who attended residential schools largely grew up in an environment that relied on coercion, control and punishment. Having been deprived of a nurturing family and community, many survivors grappled with unresolved trauma as they raised their own children. To get involved in Orange Shirt Day, wear an orange shirt on September 30 and find out what activities are being organized in your community.

THE STORY BEHIND THE ORANGE SHIRT If you want to teach your kids more about residential schools, consider reading Phyllis’s Orange Shirt as a family. Written by Phyllis Webstad, this illustrated children’s book tells the true story of her experience at a residential school in the 1970s.

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