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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
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
Jehovah’s Witnesses
250-782-7487 644 105A Ave. Dawson Creek
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 250-782-4921 • www.mormon.org/ 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
Grace Lutheran Church
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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
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Peace Mission Chapel Contact: Pastor Bill Mann Located Hwy 97 Progress, BC 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
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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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YEAR IN REVIEW - JANUARY 2021
2021 property assessments are in the mail
Chetwynd hopeful City homeowners get no help for a four doctor with squatters prescription Wes and Joanne Wilkinson find themselves with a pair of
BC Assessment says northerners can expect to receive their 2021 assessment notices in the mail in the next few days. “For most of Northern B.C.’s homes, there has been a moderate increase compared to last year’s assessments.”
The District of Chetwynd has some leads on a handful of doctors for the community - STAT. “The situation is improving quite a bit, in the last month we’ve got some pretty good leads for doctors who want to be in Chetwynd,” says Mayor Allen Courtoreille.
squatters in their second home - with nowhere else to turn and no help from any official body beyond service in British Columbia court of law. “In May we were contacted about renting out trailer out only a house away from where we live,” says Wes Wilkinson. “Before we signed anyone to a lease, they had moved in.” The couple says the problem, in addition to the squatters, T and M, destroying the home and not paying any rent, is that he says RCMP are not much help.
Kendyl Stark named DC’s Bing Mah life of a Mile Zero pioneer 2020 Youth of the Year With his passing - Bing Hein Mah, former Dawson Creek businessman and economic pioneer, left behind more than just a legacy of retail success and stores that bare his name in Mile Zero. Most importantly, Mah leaves behind his wife Shirley, eight children, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren — four generations of family who represent the character, drive, respect and dedication that made him so successful and well-known and a crucial part of Dawson Creek’s growth. “Dad had a full life, his passing was unexpected, but when you think about it, from the time he retired (at age 49) until the time he passed away, that’s a lot of years he and mom spent travelling together and making friends,” said Bing’s
The honour of being Dawson Creek’s 2020 Youth of the Year went to someone who showed a heart for charity, a willingness to volunteer, and a variety of interests. Kendyl Stark, a Grade 12 South Peace Secondary student, won this year’s award.
RCMP amend release in Wal-mart mask incident Originally RCMP asked for both people related to a Wal-mart mask assault - but have since realized one of the people was previously charged on the matter.
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GoMack been keeping buyers coming back for 50 years When I connect with GOMACK family – they are collectively prepping to get animals ready for next month’s Bull sale at Vold Jones Vold in Dawson Creek. “We are getting the bulls ready for
Co-op Community Spaces invests one million to fund community projects
March’s Bull sale at Dawson Creek,” says Tawnya Gough, Kenny’s daughter. Scott and Tawnya’s children represent the fourth generation of Mackenzie.
Entering its seventh year, a program is dedicating $1 million in funding and is accepting applications for capital projects that will improve spaces across Western Canada.
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Off duty firefighter rescues family Divine intervention is what Lynnette Fritshaw says about a DC fire on 89 Avenue earlier in February. Fritshaw, a firefighter by trade, was off duty when the blaze struck and she happened to leaving her house for a day of skiing. “Right place, right time. Higher powers. Whatever the case, lives were changed forever that morning,” said Fritshaw.
Spotlight on DC women in February In combination with Women’s Institute month being declared in Dawson Creek earlier this week, and hundreds of women business owners and operators
DC’s Luke McCorkell on 2021 Variety Show of Hearts Telethon Ten year old Luke McCorkell of Dawson Creek will be showcased on this year’s Variety Show of Hearts Telethon sharing the airwaves with six-
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Secret beer 5G tech is being brewed coming to DC A new beer is being brewed in the region - and a DC restaurant is having a pint. “Opening anything is difficult, and if it’s food or beverage related it’s even harder, and then more-so during a pandemic,” said owner Clay Drouin.
Rogers Communications last week announced it is expanding its 5G service - and Mile Zero is in the mix. “As we continue to bring 5G to life, not only are we expanding to even more communities, we’re nurturing the right partnerships to bolster Canada’s 5G ecosystem.”
Life and times of Robin Gibson Robin Gibson was a writer for the Dawson Creek Mirror. He has passed on. I first met him four years ago when he called the office to note a reporter was shooting their camera flash in city council chambers. The horror, the horror, to quote another writer - Joseph Conrad. While it wasn’t our reporter in the gallery – but that’s how I first met Robin Gibson. He wanted to know who to talk to about writing for the paper. I told him he was in
luck. I met him for coffee like all prospective columnists and then he started filing. It wasn’t much longer after that he met Premier Christy Clark. It was a big day for him. He was introduced to the premier – who made the time for Robin – as a Dawson Creek writer. The pride in his eyes from that remained until the last day I saw him doing what he does best – the political and community gadfly travelling downtown Mile Zero Managing Editor
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2021 YEAR IN REVIEW - APRIL
BC Peace Region Bee Verstappen on Top 50 Canadian Agriculture list High Prairie’s Jess Western Agribition and Farm Club already a buzz, Verstappen marked Canada Credit Canada teamed up to Ag Day 2021 by being named launch the search for the Top looking for more to the first ever Top 50 in 50 most influential leaders in The BC Peace Region Bee Club is getting its wings this year. The club has been operating since 2017, with a new website launched earlier this month. A meeting is also scheduled for the first week of April, and club president Claude Paradis is encouraging novice and experienced
Canadian Agriculture list. “It is always humbling and to be included amongst these others on the list is incredible,” said Verstappen to the Horizon. Verstappen was named in the ‘Upstarts’ category. Last year the Canadian
Canadian agriculture. The finalists unveiled today come from all over Canada, working in almost every sector of agriculture. While she hails from Holland, since 2008 High Prairie is her hometown.
South Peace organizations pick up additional StrongerBC $$$ The BC Arts Council is handing out $14 million through additional resilience supplements to arts and culture organizations across the province - including a handful of South Peace based arts organizations.
$176,483 for ten Peace region agricultural projects Northern Development Initiative Trust announced today that $176,483 has been approved to benefit ten Peace Region agricultural projects through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund (PACF).
The funding comes through StrongerBC and is in addition to the $21 million in support that was announced in September 2020. The funding is being distributed to 588
Kurjata reassumes LVCU chair role, Mangalji elected vice-chair LVCU Kurjata reassumes Board Chair role, Mangalji moves into the Vice-Chair position One year appointments were made recently at the LVCU board level. Board Chair, John Kurjata and Shamir Mangalji were elected to Vice Chair for one year.
Kane: BC Medal of Good Citizenship A Rolla resident is among fourteen people from around British Columbia who will receive the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding service and commitment to helping others in their communities. Donna Kane has been awarded the Medal of Good Citizenship. “This important honour recognizes people who have gone above and beyond to offer help and kindness to others during these exceptionally challenging times,” said Premier John Horgan.
Senior’s Hall needs help Rip’s Shoe Renu starts the contributions The Dawson Creek Senior’s Hall is in dire straights – board directors wonder if the doors will have to be closed permanently. “Our financial situation is that were are out of operating dollars,” says president Fay Clease, adding the organization’s annual general meeting was cancelled recently.
organizations - including the Peace Liard Regional Arts Council in Rolla, Dawson Creek’s South Peace Art Society, the South Peace Community Arts Council, and the Chetwynd Community Arts Council.
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NOTICE OF 2022 BOARD MEETINGS 2022 Peace River Regional District Regular Board meetings are scheduled as follows, starting at 10 a.m., unless otherwise noted throughout the year. DATE:
LOCATION:
January 13 & 27
Dawson Creek
February 10
Dawson Creek
February 16 - Wednesday - Special Budget Meeting
Dawson Creek
February 24
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March 10
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March 24
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May 12
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May 26
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June 9
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July 14
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August 11
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September 8
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October 13
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October 27
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November 10 & 24
Dawson Creek
December 9 - Friday
Dawson Creek
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2021 YEAR IN REVIEW - MAY
DC’s Ginter named Curl BC’s Admin. of the Year
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The Curl BC Awards have been decided for 2020-21 – with a Mile Zero name firmly in the hacks. Three inspirational winners have been named today include two managers and a volunteer ice technician: Jeff Ginter of Dawson Creek Curling Club – for the Ron Houston Administrator of the Year, Jock Tyre of Kelowna Curling Club – for the Judie Roberts Friendship Award; and Jim Woodruff of Vanderhoof Curling Club – for the Volunteer of the Year
West Moberly and PRRD to sign memorandum West Moberly First Nations and the PRRD are getting ready to sign on the dotted line. First Nations representatives, and directors with the Peace River Regional District hope to sign a new three year memorandum of understanding (MOU), outlining principles on how the two will work together in the future
New DC supportive homes Safe and secure homes with around-the-clock supports are available for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in Dawson Creek, following the opening of a new supportive housing building in the community. REGIONAL MANAGER
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Fontaine, family overjoyed by community support This week marks the third year that Hayden Fontaine and his family have celebrated Wishbone Day — an occasion to raise awareness for those diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) — and it’s the most support the family has felt and received yet. With the City of Dawson Creek proclaiming May 6 Wishbone Day, it only raised the profile of the event and let Hayden’s story be heard and felt by more people.
Teepee Creek executive to ensure stampede happens The Teepee Creek Stampede executive wants the 2021 event to come out of the chutes without a hitch. They are pulling out all the stops to make sure that this year to make sure the 104th event happens. Scheduled for July 8 to 11, the rodeo will include many of the regular features, with a few key ones missing.
Contamination reduced, DC trash battle wages on As the City of Dawson Creek approaches their third year of recycling in the city - garbage is still making its way into recycling. Earlier this month the city let it be know contamination rates were up - and that $150 fines were in the offing for offenders after it was noted dog feces, diapers, needles, animal carcasses, live ammunition, nails, screws and more are being thrown in city residential recycling bins. Officials say now, teams will be checking the bins to the fall.
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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
DC in running for title of Canada’s most active city 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. The challenge is open to everyone. All you have to do is: Visit participaction.com
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.
Artist wants budding artists to #dcspreadthelove w/ art Dawson Creek artist Nadia Munarolo-Kurjata is introducing art to Mile Zero youth for free. She is spreading the love in Dawson Creek, and anywhere really, with free arts kits available at the art gallery and Faking Sanity bookstore. Munarolo-Kurjata says she created the kits with the idea to connect people as a way to create some positivity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2021 YEAR IN REVIEW - JULY
Classic cars and community make it an eighth birthday party for youngster
New temp. records set in DC
At first it looked like no one was making Destiny’s eighth birthday party on Saturday.
Pundits expect more to fall this week as Mile Zero and area set a new record high of 32.8 degrees on June 26, beating the previous record of 31.7 degrees set in 1928, according to Environment Canada.
classic cruise cars, and more made it an eighth to remember. “I put the call out this morning on social media,” said family friend Dan Bradshaw.“
Turns out the Fire Chief, a mayor, Search & Rescue, and all kinds of
DC grad ‘first responds’ to community for life connections project As part of her grade 12 Capstone project and graduation requirement Sophia Bombuwala decided to give back to the community – and recognize key workers during her graduation year. Gift baskets for local emergency first responders and paramedics was
her first choice. “This year for my career life connection project I wanted to give back to people that dedicate their time to provide care I our community,” she says. “The baskets (23) were personalized to first responders in Dawson Creek and area.”
Hot fun in the summer time.Dawson Creek set a new temperature record on Saturday and Sunday.
2021 DC Exhibition & Stampede comes out of gates 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.
DC Music Fest to hit all the notes this weekend Tumbler’s pump To mark the return of the Dawson Creek Music Festival after a one year break – organizers have booked a band that has played with Prism, Sass Jordan, Doug and the Slugs, and more. “We’ve been playing for 25 years or more, we might be on the bill next week as ‘Peace’ Haven,” says Haven lead singer Mike Bernier. Haven is one of many bands set to take the stage next Saturday or Sunday. The Raspy
Devils are expected to heat up Sunday night. Two free days of concerts, late night movie, karate demonstrations and more go from 11 am to 10pm July 17 and 18. DC Dare to Dream Society representative and festival organizer Jeremy Linklater says the free venue has had something for everybody in the community for six years now - with a water slide, a bouncy castle, water balloon fights, late night performances, and more.
track opens July 16 The Tumbler Ridge Mountain Biking Association says they’re rounding the corner on their new pump track, and are expecting to open it the public on July 16. Association President Jane Butters says the project began as an idea in 2019
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW - AUGUST
Pouce mayor given back most duties
Forbes to play Grande Prairie Bear Creek un-festival
A Mile Zero legend will play the Bear Creek Lorraine Michetti has been given back music un-festival next month. most duties as the mayor of the Village Dawson Creek’s Roy Forbes is set to take the of Pouce Coupe. stage Sunday August 15 in Grande Prairie. On February 20 the village held a Forbes is one of Canada’s best known and council meeting to discuss online posts of Michetti on social media. The meeting was held in contravention of various sections of Pouce Coupe’s community charter. One step forward - and one step back. Something like that. A trio of blazes in the Tumbler Ridge area – Tentfire Creek,Hook Creek, and one in
best loved songwriters and performing artists. Hailing from Dawson Creek, most recently earlier this year he received a CFMA ‘Producer of the year’ nomination for his work on his current album, Edge of Blue.
Rains help fight Tumbler fires, lightning starts more
Flights between DC and Calgary take flight Sept. 8.
After being grounded due to COVID-19, WestJet Link service from Calgary to Mile Zero set to begin on September 8. WestJet will become the only carrier providing nonstop service between the Peace Region and Calgary when planned service launches between Dawson Creek, B.C., and Calgary, come Sept. 8. The route was delayed more than 16 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wolverine Valley near Tumbler Ridge received some fire fighting support from mother nature in the form of more than 25 mm of rain over the last 48 hours.
Chetwynd gets slice of community plan cash The Province is providing more than $404,000 to help local governments include active transportation in their community planning - and Chetwynd is getting $20,000 for their Official Community Plan update work. Since the Active Transportation Planning
Grant launched, intakes in October 2020 and May 2021 have provided funding to 22 communities with the goal of encouraging British Columbians to choose walking, cycling, skateboarding and other active methods to get to their destinations.
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other half coming from the Alberta Elks Foundation. McKay’s mother Dena notes Brendin has only had the machine for a week and it is already getting use. “It has helped him immensely – he works on it everyday.”
Capitals will have a strong Peace Region presence this year. The team revealed its starting roster this year, with six of the 20 players hailing from the Peace Region. The six girls are Hailey Armstrong (Dawson Creek), Maria Ayre (Fort
(Fort St. John), Kasey Ditner (Baldonnel), Staysha Hiebert (Cecil Lake), and Sierra Eagles (Tumbler Ridge). In addition to being local, all six players have spent time with the Northeast BC Predators program as well.
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Bassett named as new executive director The Peace Liard Regional Arts Council has found its new executive director, Dawson Creek born Haley Bassett will step into the role held previously by Donna Kane, who stepped down after seven years of serving the community. Kane says Bassett the right person for the job, and looking forward to seeing fresh ideas from her successor.
David Milgaard says prison is a living nightmare. He spent 23 years in one for a crime he didn’t commit. In 1969, he was arrested and convicted for the rape and murder of 20 year old nursing student Gail Miller.
Kaempf raises $3K + for trio of charities Amy Kaempf has always dreamed of doing a David Goggins-type running challenge, four miles every four hours for 48 hours. When she injured her foot at the beginning of this year and could no longer do what she loved, Kaempf decided she would do the challenge as soon as she was able to come rain or shine.
Nawican AGM on way Monday Oct. 25 sees the Nawican Friendship Centre host their annual general meeting. Their dinner goes at 5:30pm with the meeting at 6pm. To RSVP for a Zoom link or to attend the meeting and meal – call 250-784-0061 or nfced@nawican.ca
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Work continues on plans to develop a regional slaughterhouse for producers in the B.C. Peace. The Small-Scale Meat Producers Association is looking to build an on-farm red-meat abattoir in the North Peace to support its members in the region, and provide a place for the initial processing of beef, pork, and sheep. The association hopes to meet and grow demand for locally-raised meat as the province launches a new licensing system making it easier for small producers to sell from their farmgate or at farmers markets, retail shops, and restaurants.
Clean up of Peace Haven location now underway Remediation and clean up work of the former Peace Haven location in Pouce Coupe is now well underway. On May 15, 2019, the call came in the Pouce Coupe fire department the Peace Haven building burning to the ground. Firefighters stopped spread of the fire to portions of building and contained the fire – keeping an eye on the blaze for the next day. A year later in April of 2020 – the Village of Pouce Coupe offered to purchase the Peace Haven lands back from North Wind Healing for $1 after insurance denied insurance claim related to the fire. North Wind Healing Centre had planned building a large addictions centre on the land.
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When Ed Mah started the North by Northeast Hiking group this June - he was not expecting to win Citizen of the Year. He was surprised to get the call from the City of Dawson Creek for the award. The group launched after Mah took to social media looking for other people to hike with in Mile Zero. “It’s honestly very flattering, very humbling. And I feel very honoured. It was a surprise that when city hall called me to let me know I was nominated, I said to the secretary – ‘Do I have to accept the nomination?’ I think they were a little bit dumbfounded.”
Youngsters donate $50 Paying it forward is something these two brothers are learning young. Erfan and Aydin Ghalami-Fart, 11 and 8 respectively, decided to team up and make Christmas a bit brighter for other youngsters in Dawson Creek. The sibling duo recently came into $50 each – and instead of spending the money on themselves – or saving it for another day – the pair are paying it forward by donating it to the Salvation Army.
Dawson Creek Fire, Santa team up for parade Santa and some of his helper elves with the Dawson Creek Fire Department are heating up an early Christmas present. The Dawson Creek Firefighters and Santa are going to be brightening up the streets with a little Christmas fire truck parade on Monday, December 20.
The DCSS Grade 9 girls volleyball team showed their was no rust to shake off, winning their first tournament in almost two years, October 9 in Fort St. John. Against five other Grade 9 teams from the entire region, the Dawson Creek girls went 5-1 on way to winning the gold. “The girls played so well. They were so excited just to play a tournament. Friday, waiting to get on the bus, they were so excited, and going into the final, when they looked at the table and saw the medals they could win, they couldn’t believe it,” said Coach Terri Spencer. “It was so exciting for them to win the gold.”
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At a time when the population in and around Chetwynd was composed of Indigenous People, homesteaders from Saskatchewan and a handful of European bachelors, Yvonne recalled: I took part in community from the beginning, belonging to the Ladies Club, taking my school ball-team to ‘picnics’ at other communities in the summer. I’d taught the girls to throw a ball and bat and we had a good team. I brought National Film Board movies out from Dawson Creek to show in Ernie Pfanner’s garage, cleaned up and serving as our dance hall on a winter Saturday night! The Houde brothers played violin music for us to dance to...My job was to shut up the hall and return Ernie’s keys to him. I suppose we cleaned up the garage on Sunday morning! At a Bingo night at her one-room school, Yvonne met Otto Elden (1904-1992). In 1955, they married and set up residence on his homestead west of Little Prairie. Together they proved-up land title to create hay fields and pasture on both sides of the Pine River. They began a family (4 children). This was a life not yet with modern luxuries such as indoor plumbing, electric lights, or refrigeration. With only basic public infrastructure, locally sourced materials, and almost no professional services, there was constant risk and a steady stream of adventures borne of deep mud holes, long winters and living from what could be grown on the farm or gathered from the land. Yvonne taught her children the value of physical work and intellectual discussion creating a warm and hospitable home where she fed haying, surveying and hunting crews in the early days, and groups of her children’s teenage friends in the decades that followed. Wild berries, fresh vegetables, and fruit from gardens in the summer became home-canning for the long winters. Gallonsized glass jars of homemade cookies had a central spot on her busy kitchen counters. Homemade bread baked in the wood stove oven every Saturday for decades. Poppy seed and carrot cakes, lasagna and hand-decorated Christmas cookies became familiar staples at family celebrations. She tended her gardens with a passion, in later years producing brilliant bouquets of flowers to be given along with the ever-present home-cooked meals. As Yvonne herself said: I was always a country girl! As her children grew and as Otto’s illness limited his ability to farm, Yvonne returned to teaching, first at the Don Titus Elementary School, then as teacher and finally Librarian at the Chetwynd Secondary School. When recollecting her experience of one-room schoolhouses, first as a young child at the Koksilah School in Duncan BC, then teaching at the Little Prairie one-room school, Yvonne said: “We had few books, no TV or films or filmstrip, no learning assistants, or speech therapists, no aides. We had water in a pail and outdoor johns, and it was cold in the winter when the East [wind] blew. Well, most of the pupils from those early days are doing just fine, thank you. Whatever the deficiencies of their earliest education, they are holding good jobs and raising fine families. Many of them are still around, and although they would have to say that today’s students are more comfortable, and healthier, and have more interesting materials with which to learn than they did, they might agree with me that the larger schools of today cannot match the social experience of the one-room school, where older and younger, boy or girl, native and white, played and worked together in relative quiet and harmony because they were neighbours and needed each other.” Yvonne contributed tirelessly to local and regional community organizations after she retired from teaching. Until the very last years of her life, she was involved either behind-the-scenes or upfront, making time and financial contributions to individuals, arts and social service groups, the Chetwynd ski hill, 4-H clubs, the public library, the art gallery, memorial gardens, a seniors’ residence and, serving as a School Board member and chair. The role of School Trustee gave her the opportunity to foster a positive environment in which all could excel and contribute. “She was one of a kind. She truly cared about people. With her bountiful energy she encouraged and inspired many people. Her energy and enthusiasm in promoting people in whatever endeavour they were into, was just admirable. She went out of her boundary to kindle, inspire and support people, especially where their art was concerned. Not only as a politician, but as a member of her community, she truly cared about those around her. She was a true pioneer as well and knew a lot about living in a countryside. She certainly made a deep impression on me.” ----Joyce Kamikura, Artist
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At age 89, Yvonne moved to Surerus Place in Chetwynd. She was so thankful that the Surerus Place facility allowed her to continue living in the town that she loved. To the staff of Surerus Place, who supported her during the three years she lived there, and to Dr. Graham and the long-term care staff at the Chetwynd Hospital, who ensured that she was well looked after during the last year of her life, Yvonne’s family says Thank You to all who cared for her. We will remain forever grateful. Yvonne’s vivacity and enthusiasm, generosity and strong sense of northern hospitality are celebrated and will be missed. She leaves behind her children (4), grandchildren (9) and great. grandchildren (4), her brother’s families, Otto’s German relatives and plenteous friends, colleagues, students, and allies. Niece Lyn French says that “She was ahead of her time, never letting gender stand in the way of what she wanted to do or achieve. I will remember her for her ‘can do’ spirit and remarkable life.” She was grateful for every moment and every person and would want us to say thank you to all of you, whatever piece, whatever moment, that you played in her life, short or long, in which your lives met with hers.
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ARIES – MAR 21/ApR 20 Your finances need a little extra work, Aries. Start to focus on investments, money and other financial matters. Your mind is quick and you catch on quite fast. TAURUS – ApR 21/MAy 21 Romance is on your mind this week, Taurus. This is the time to focus on solidifying your relationship with someone special in your life or to find that perfect match. GEMINI – MAy 22/JUN 21 Matters involving work are at the forefront of your mind, Gemini. You may need to put in some extra hours on the job this week. Keep your head down and your efforts will be noted. CANCER – JUN 22/JUl 22 Cancer, you may be longing for an encounter with your romantic partner, but other factors keep getting in the way of your date. You have to make romance a priority. lEO – JUl 23/AUG 23 An unexpected financial windfall lands in your lap, Leo. It is just the good news you need at this point in time. Start thinking about how to invest this unexpected gift. VIRGO – AUG 24/SEpT 22 Business and personal successes are coming your way soon, Virgo. It could be a project that brings you financial gain or the development of a new friendship. lIBRA – SEpT 23/OCT 23 Libra, whether it’s a hunch or a tip from someone close to you, you have some valuable information that will come in handy in the coming days. SCORpIO – OCT 24/NOV 22 A relationship reaches new heights, Scorpio. If you are unattached, you might find a partner soon. If you have a significant other, he or she will become even closer. SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21 Sagittarius, draw your closest friends together and plan a gathering where you can exchange ideas and rekindle friendships. It’s been a while since you socialized. CApRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20 A long journey is in your near future, Capricorn. It may come by way of a much-needed vacation, or you may make a move across country to follow a job or passion. AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18 Finances dominate your week, Aquarius. This could be related to a pay raise at work or a personal investment that pans out. One way or another, success isn’t too far away. pISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20 Pisces, a business partner may contact you with some good news after returning from a trip. Prepare to join this person in a promising venture.
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16 The Dawson Creek Mirror, JANUARY 6, 2022
December 2021
The
OUNDATION
An in-depth look at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation
D AW S O N CREEK AND
DISTRICT H O SPI TA L FOUNDATION
Here for you. Here for life.
Lights for Life 2021
Help us reach our $ 27,000 Goal! Help us reach our fundraising goal of $27,000 to celebrate our 27th year as a foundation.
The funds raised will go to support the purchase of the Conmed Drive System with Irrigation
Sending out 10,000 thank yous to Ovintiv for their generous grant donation of $10,000!
If you missed purchasing an ornament through one of our business partners no worries! We will be accepting Lights for Life donations through to the end of January 2022! Thank you to all who have donated thus far! Donations can be made directly through our website, or EFT, cheque, cash, credit or debit.
Please make and mail all cheques or payments out to:
Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation
It was a lovely surprise to be asked to meet with Terry O’Dwyer of the KFC Old Posts to accept a $1,000 donation towards the purchase of equipment for the Dawson Creek District Hospital – thank you Old Posts!
@dcdhfoundation @dcdhfoundation 250•719•6070 • 11100-13th St. • Dawson Creek, BC • V1G 3W8 dcdhfoundation@northernhealth.ca • www.DCHospitalFoundation.ca
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