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Meet baby Sofia - Mile Zero’s first born of 2022! We caught up with Dawson Creek’s newest addition - Sofia Ruby! Baby Sofia Lynn Ruby was born January 1, 2022 at 7:01 am at Dawson Creek & District Hospital, weighing 8 lbs 13 oz. She shares a title with her grandmother Tracy, who was Dawson Creek’s first New Year’s baby in 1972. Congratulations to mom Kassidy Keir and dad Dylan Ruby Sofia Lynn is also welcomed by big sister Jessica.

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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

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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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

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)

WE VALUE BC With concerns for our health, safety and f inances, it has been a challenging time for us all. At BC Assessment, we know that your home matters. You can expect reliability and accuracy when you receive your 2022 property assessment, based on the market value as of July 1, 2021. If you haven’t received your assessment notice or you have concerns, we are here to help. Call us at 1-866-valueBC or visit bcassessment.ca. Access and compare property information using our free assessment search service at bcassessment.ca.

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The deadline to ﬁle an appeal of your assessment is January 31, 2022

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DC RCMP: most thefts of property or of vehicles are a crime of opportunity The Dawson Creek RCMP would like to remind residents to prevent property crime from occurring. Removing the opportunity for crime to happen is the easiest way to help. Below are some safety tips that can help with auto theft reduction: Do not leave your car running with the keys inside to warm up. Do not keep a spare vehicle key inside the vehicle. Activate or install a GPS tracker, whether it is from the manufacturer or an aftermarket device. Residence/commercial property: Ask someone to maintain the property if you are away including snow clearing, flyer pick up etc. Installing lighting, sensor lighting and timers to help illuminate property (interior & exterior).

Install locks and video/security systems. Do not announce your trip/vacation plans on social media. Ensure locks on windows and doors function properly and use them. Make sure any installed alarms are functioning properly and armed. Most thefts of property or of vehicles are a crime of opportunity and the Dawson Creek RCMP urge the community to protect their belongings to help decrease the chance of thefts from occurring. RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. editor@dcdn.ca

Lynette Fritshaw, a DC best of the best!

“I’m truly honoured that you voted me People’s Choice for Best Firefighter,” writes Fritshaw about picking up a readers’ choice 2021 award. “It was a wonderful surprise and an honour to receive this recognition. I am proud to serve the citizens of Dawson Creek, and be part of a strong team that strives to keep the community safe.” SUPPLIED

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Northern BC issues overdose alert

Dawson Creek Art Gallery letter requests PRRD financial support

Northern Health says there has been an increase in overdose events across the northern region from substances sold.

The Dawson Creek Art Gallery has written a letter to the PRRD requesting funding. The letter notes more financial support is needed to continue their programming, and has requested $20,000 from the Peace River Regional District.

“Substances circulating are highly toxic and may be contaminated with benzodiazepines (benzos) causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more naloxone to reverse,” say officials today. One of the first signs of an overdose is choking, gurgling or snoring sounds. For your safety - Get overdose prevention, recognition, and response training; carry naloxone - Don’t use alone. - Make a plan and tell a buddy who can call for help if needed If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app - Call 1-888-688-6677 - Know your tolerance. If you are sick or had a time of abstinence or reduced use, use much less

- Don’t mix drugs or mix drugs with alcohol - Use in an OPS if possible or connect with community supports below - Access fentanyl drug checking where available (OPS sites) - Call 911 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses Overdose Prevention Services in the North include the SNOW house in Dawson Creek at 833-103rd Ave. editor@dcdn.ca APPENDIX B APPENDIX B to Order G-379-21 to Order G-379-21 APPENDIX B to Order G-379-21 APPENDIX B

The gallery’s programs encompass a wide variety of activities for children on a weekly basis, with 41 percent of their membership coming from the rural areas. “Receiving financial support from the PRRD will demonstrate to our funders that the SPAS (South Peace Arts Society) is recognized regionally. This opens up a world of new grants and respective programming,” states the letter. Directors voted in favour of a motion that would see a total of $10,000 through fair share funding - $2,500 from Electoral Area E and $7,500 from Electoral Area D, providing the society puts in a grant application for the funds. 2019 was the last year the PRRD provided any funding to the South Peace Arts Society, which has been in operation since 1948, building off the industrial and agricultural boom which built the region.

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now subject of impaired investigation On December 28 at approximately 10pm, an officer with BC Highway Patrol in Dawson Creek was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 97 as part of December’s Impaired Driving CounterAttack Campaign. The officer observed a westbound vehicle travelling at a speed of 158 km/hr in the 100 km/hr zone on icy roads. The officer initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle and soon realized he was dealing with much more than a speeding infraction. While speaking with the driver roadside, the officer determined the driver had been drinking and had him provide samples of his breath. The driver was found to be over the legal limit and was issued a 90day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibition. The driver’s actions also netted him a 30-day vehicle impound. The driver was further issued a violation ticket for Excessive Speed ($368 +3 points) and having tinted windows ($109). editor@dcdn.ca

The Dawson Creek Mirror, JANUARY 13, 2022

Property assessments up in Dawson Creek for 2022

$10K to South Peace Hospice Palliative

Property assessments for the typical singlefamily home in Dawson Creek have jumped 8% from $241,000 to $261,000 in 2022, according to BC Assessment. The agency said Tuesday residents can expect to receive their 2022 property assessment notices in the mail in the next few days.

Northern BC property values for most communities are generally up five to 35 percent with only a couple of exceptions.

In Chetwynd, assessments were up 6% from $232,000 to $245,000. In Pouce Coupe, assessments were up 9% from $188,000 to $204,000. In Tumbler Ridge, assessments were up 10% from $132,000 to $145,000. North of the Peace River, the average singlefamily home in FSJ was up 7%, from 308,000 to $329,000. In Taylor, assessments dropped 4% from $213,000 to $205,000, while the average home in the Northern Rockies jumped 13% from $114,000 to $130,000. In Hudson’s Hope, assessments were up 6%, from $163,000 to $173,000 year-over-year. When it comes to condos and townhouses, assessments in Dawson Creek, assessments were down 1% from $196,000 to $193,000. Fort St. John were down 9% year-over-over, from $215,000 to $196,000. Overall, assessment values in Northern B.C. increased from $72 billion in 2021 to $81.7 billion this year. BC Assessment attributes $1.24 billion of that growth to new construction, subdivisions and rezonings. editor@dcdn.ca

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All during the pandemic, the real estate market has remained resilient across the province including higher demand throughout Northern BC, which has resulted in higher 2022 assessment values for most homeowners in the region, said Northern BC Deputy Assessor Beau Rossel.

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The Dawson Creek Kodiaks are gearing up for the post season. However, the Kodiaks, who sat in fourth place, and just ten points out of second after play this past weekend, will allbut-need to repeat what they did in December to gain ground. “We ended the (Christmas) break on a great win streak. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the win here tonight,” said forward Camron Wickham. Head coach Colby Wagar was proud of the way his team played in the their first game back since the holidays. “I thought the boys played really well...a couple of bounces” (the other way) and Wagar felt the result would have been different. The Kodiaks went fourfor-five in December and have thirteen games remaining to make their push after they rebounded Sunday with a solid

5-3 win in Peace River. “Guys are buzzing out here. We’re going to go into the playoffs with a bang, here. Expect some good things from this team,” said Wickham. His head coach agrees, but is quick to point out his team will need to stay out of the penalty box to have success. “We gotta nip that in the bud because even strength we’re one of the best teams in the league. Those really hurt and you just can’t get any momentum going,” said Wagar. After action Sunday, the Kodiaks sat a game below .500 with 13 wins and 14 losses. A good test of the team’s endurance will come next weekend (Jan. 21-23) when the Kodiaks play home games Friday night and Sunday afternoon, travelling to Grande Prairie in between Saturday night. - Dave Lueneberg

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I am choosing to view 2022 as a metaphorical palate cleanser. I am not expecting much out of the year, with the exception of removing the dirty taste in my mouth from 2020 and 2021. If we look upon the past three years as a bizarre societal tasting menu, I would certainly equate 2020 as a cruel joke by the Sous Chef: a delicious gelato where at first glance you see a luxuriously smooth textured cream that delights the eyes. The silver spoon hovers before scooping out a tiny taste. Your mind screams, “this is going to be the most delectable flavor!” but as the cool cream passes your taste buds your tongue screams “Abort! Abort Mission!” You spit it into your napkin and look around to see the reactions of those around you. The gelato is rotten. The entirety of 2020 is spent vacillating between trying to defame the Sous Chef and convincing everyone that gelato can be delicious – they should try it! “It’s dairy free!” But wait! You have another course that follows aka 2021. You rinse your mouth thoroughly with wine, swishing it around with your tongue before swallowing. Bring on the

entrée! It cannot be as putrid as the gelato from early 2020…..right? Your face is flushed with expectation and you sit back as the server places your entrée with a flourish. Eh Voila! It looks normal. It looks tasty. You nudge the food around on your plate with trepidation. You lean towards your plate, sniffing: Um…..what? Is that cilantro? You recall clearly stating “NO CILANTRO”. Your tablemates tell you, “Pick the cilantro out and just eat already”. But you know that even the slightest little bit of cilantro will ruin the taste of the entire dish. Heartbroken and hungry, you lay your fork down, reach for another glass of wine and resign yourself to another disappointing year. 2022 looms on the horizon. What will the chef come up with next! There have been rumblings that the Chef has been experimenting with unique flavor combinations, but so far no one has been able to sneak into the kitchen and see the latest concoction. He has been disheartened that he has not been able to completely remove the taste of the putrid gelato from our mouths and is still receiving nasty letters regarding the cilantro.

Ahhhh……the Chef has a brilliant idea! 2022 could begin with a palate cleanser of sorts! An amuse bouche, a airy foam served in a large spoon with a mint garnish. The server would temper expectations by telling the guest that the “foam should taste of nothing, but will serve to remove the taste of the putrid gelato and the awful cilantro”. The server leans over you with a tray filled with spoons, heaped with the airy foam. “You should eat it all in one bite”, they advise as one of the spoons are set on your plate. You are wary, but you are intrigued. You and your tablemates reach down and simultaneously lift your spoons and take in the airy foam. Your eyes light up and a broad smile envelops your face. It is as if your mind has been washed clean and your taste buds have been reset. You no longer recall the putrid gelato, nor the lingering taste of the cilantro. You taste hope and promise! Goodbye 2021! Don’t let the swinging kitchen door hit you in the butt on the way out.

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KUCHARUK: Peace region road conditions Judy Kucharuk Columnist Peace Region Road conditions can turn on a dime and we all want up to date information before venturing out onto the highway. There are plenty of Facebook pages that can assist us in sussing out the information – someone who has already traveled the road can give a first-hand account and give us the heads up on the particularly icy corner or let us know if there is a tractor trailer spun out at the top of the hill. There are also second-hand and third-hand accounts like, “My neighbour told me that their sons’ boss girlfriend traveled the road early this morning and she hit the ditch!.” They do not mention that she was 19 years old and still had an N on her car, it was her first year of winter driving, she didn’t have winter tires on yet or that it was yesterday. The road warriors provide valuable information on these public pages, but they can remove the ability to critically think for

oneself. For example, the inability to scroll through the most recent responses before asking a question is perplexing. It is so easy to click on ‘All comments’ and then choose the drop down and select “All” or “Most recent.” You would see that Mary already asked that question about 10 minutes ago and John, a professional truck driver answered the question. Thank you, John! What is your plan? Are you going to go reassess your travel plans because a) it is a blizzard, b) it is -30 below and c) you can go to Costco next weekend or are you going to fully invest in the commentary on the road reports and go for it! “User Jonnyonthespot400 said that it was mostly clear after you round the big corner – but take it slow”. Over this past weekend one person was fully invested in this conundrum when he posted something like, “Just wondering how the conditions are in my driveway. Looking to go out later.” I wish I could find the post so that I could do it justice, but I laughed to the point that my morning coffee came out of my

nose. It was hilarious – well done! When road conditions are poor, the best thing we can do is stay home. Reserve the highway for those who cannot postpone their excursion. The less people on the highway during inclement road conditions, the less chance for a serious accident.

Those who love the Light see the Light. Some see it as only the first faint glowing of the dawn and they take comfort in the assurance of coming day. Because they love Light with intensity and passion others, credible eyewitnesses of His majesty, see it explode in spectrum glory while they mingle and jostle on the dusty ways of Palestine.

the Light of Life. Conservative as death, they mutter their unbelief and rage at One who can and will upset the tradition of the dead. Steeped in abysmal darkness, they will not tolerate the Light.

NICHOLS: walking in the light Merlin Nichols Columnist Jesus and 2022. Well, 2021 now is history and 2022 is making history, or living history, or just bumbling along while we mere mortals try to make history with the material we have at hand. Do we know why it is 2022; do we care? Care or not, it’s like this: 2022 years ago, give or take a couple of months, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the city of David; from that historical and history-making event we measure time in both directions. Why don’t we measure from the birth of Nero or some other well-known despot? I guess we have some sense of value. Among other descriptions, while on earth Jesus referred to Himself as The Light of the World and the Light of Life, brilliant metaphors of Divinity! During His ministry, Jesus indeed lit such a light that we are still walking in its brilliance 2022 years later. And for those who will see, His Light will get still more brilliant until it rises in consuming and immortalizing radiance at the dawn of Perfect Day when this age of troubled confusion is ended, and the eternal age of peace and paradise begins. He promised! He’s the Promise Keeper! In the last days before Jesus is crucified, an event hundreds of millions of people still acknowledge during Easter, people were typical of many people in 2022: too indolent to care about Light, too bright in their own eyes to see another Light, or simply too busy with sparks of their own kindling to give time to another Light. Others rage, not against the darkness, but against the Light. They love the darkness because it hides the evil of their souls. But others love light.

The teaching of Jesus in temple, synagogue, or home, perhaps as He soothes His aching, blistered feet in cool Galilee, rests in the shade of the olive grove, or stretches out His hands to the fire in the chill of the night – this is the Light. It is warm, comforting, disturbing, sometimes shocking, always unforgettable. It brings joy, peace, acceptance, love, and understanding to those who open their eyes to its glow. It dispels the fear, regret, superstition, greed, lust, and envy of those who believe. But for those who will not believe, who refuse to open their eyes, the Light only makes their moral darkness more intense. Walk in the Light. Rest in its glow in the evening. Meditate. Ponder the words of the Teacher. Let them warm and move your soul. Let them push back the darkness. Walk with the Light. Keep in step as Light strides through the Temple court and upsets the unholy commerce in souls of people, consuming the facades of holiness of the merchants of darkness. As the Light blazes, Bigotry, Pride, and Arrogance feel the intensity of its holy heat but their eyes are blind to Light they will not see. Light is for walking. The Light of Heaven flashes with penetrating brilliance and Lazarus, walks out of the shades of death. Some believe. Leaping and dancing, they shout their praise. They revel in the glory of the Light and glory in its promise. But some love the darkness of the grave more than

Walk in the Light while you have it. Six days before His crucifixion nobody knows – not the doctors, not the lawyers, not the preachers, not the plotters, not even the disciples – nobody knows that the Light of Life, the Light of the World, the Dispeller of Darkness is about to leave them with a gloriously brilliant display on the cross that only believers will see – and that only in retrospect. But Jesus knows. And he lets His light shine. As is his custom, He teaches, He preaches, He heals, He lifts, He soothes, He comforts, He restores, He rebukes, He warns. He teaches us that we should do as He does – each in her or his own sphere. Walk in the Light while you have it. Eternal darkness, absolute, intense, unending, is the reward of those who refuse, despise, or neglect the Light of Life. When Judas slips out of the upper room, out of the presence of Light, it is night. Unending night settles on his soul; absolute darkness shrouds his spirit – because he has loved and clung to darkness rather than to Light. Light is for walking. Because he loves the Light intensely, in the depths of his alienation and despair, Light enters Peter’s mind and illumines his walk back to Jesus. Jesus accepts Peter back; He still accepts back from the brink of eternal darkness those who choose to walk in His Light. Read all about it in the Gospels! May each of you enjoy a 2022 of Light. Happy New Year!

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The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means cooking and baking to accommodate home entertaining and gifting is about to pick up. It is customary to bring a host or hostess gift when visiting a friend or loved one, and a dessert that appeals to all ages can certainly fit the bill. Even though cakes and cookies may be the norm, people may want to think outside the box for something unique, but equally tasty. Banana pudding often wins rave reviews. Anyone who loves the sweet taste of bananas, the creaminess of rich pudding and the crunch of vanilla wafers will enjoy digging into this classic treat. While many vanilla pudding recipes are topped with whipped cream, this version, courtesy of Trisha Yearwood and the Food Network, changes things up with a meringue topping for added flair.

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4 large eggs 3⁄4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon plus a pinch salt 2 cups whole milk 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract 30 to 40 vanilla wafers 1. Separate the yolks from the whites of three of the eggs; set aside the whites. Add the remaining whole egg to the yolks. 2. In a saucepan, whisk together 1⁄2 cup sugar, the flour and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt. Stir in the whole egg and three yolks, and then stir in the milk. Cook uncovered, stirring often, until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. 3. Preheat the oven to 425 F. 4. Spread a thin layer of the pudding in a 11⁄2 quart casserole dish. Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers on top of the pudding. Thinly slice the bananas crosswise, about 1⁄8 inch thick, and arrange a layer of banana slices over the wafers. Spread one-third of the remaining pudding over the bananas and continue layering wafers, bananas and pudding, ending with pudding. 5. To make the meringue, beat the reserved egg whites with a pinch of salt until they are stiff. Gradually beat in the remaining 1⁄4 cup sugar and continue beating until the whites will not slide out of the mixing bowl when it is tilted. 6. Spread the meringue over the pudding with a spatula, making a few decorative peaks on top, and bake until the meringue is lightly browned, 5 minutes. PC21B478

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Allan Lefferson, a longtime resident of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, on Friday, December 31, 2021, in Dawson Creek, BC, at the age of 86 years. Allan was born, one of 6 children, on September 6, 1935 to Bill and Eva Lefferson. Allan will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, Dorothy Marie Hudson (nee Michalitschka), on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021, at the age of 81. Dorothy was in a car accident on December 21st, 2021 and did not recover from her injuries. Dorothy was born in Edmonton, Alberta on August 6th, 1940, to her parents Walter and Lena Michalitschka, joining sister Shirley and completing the Mick family. Dorothy grew up on the Michalitschka farm in Anselmo, Alberta (near Mayerthorpe), where she had many friends, including life-long friend Rosemarie (Knapp) Hartman. On November 30th, 1957, Dorothy married Roy Hudson from Pouce Coupe, British Columbia and they lived on the Hudson farm for many years. Later, Dorothy and Roy lived in Lone Prairie (near Chetwynd, British Columbia), Grande Cache and Beaverlodge, Alberta, during their married years. Following Roy’s death in 2018, Dorothy moved to Dawson Creek to be closer to family and old friends. Dorothy loved to garden, sew, and work with wood, making many projects over the years that were shared with friends and family. Dorothy loved to socialize, and the coffee was always on for any visitors that might stop by. Since moving to Dawson, Dorothy stayed active participating in card parties, coffee times, bingo games, floor curling, carpet bowling, and other activities available at her home, Spruceland Manor, and at the Seniors Hall nearby. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband Roy Hudson in 2018, her parents Walter and Lena Michalitschka, parent’s in-law Charles and Anna Hudson, sister Shirley Reynolds, sister’s in-law Laura (McDonald) McAllister, Myrtle Goodrich and Della Nicholson, brother’s in-law Walter Reynolds, Floyd Hudson, Ervin (Fat) Goodrich, Angus McDonald & Herb McAllister. Dorothy is survived by her children Wendy Rowe, Lloyd Hudson and Boyd Hudson, grandchildren Randy (Holly) Rowe, Dayna (Troy) Evers, Lori Lou Hudson, Kole Anderson, Anna and Samantha Hudson, great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Crawford, Waryk, Brayden, Aldawna, and Taylor; as well as many precious nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends A service for Dorothy will be held on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 1:00pm at Reynars Funeral Chapel. The service will be recorded and posted on Reynars website following the service. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Dorothy to the Dawson Creek Senior Citizens Hall, 1011 McKellar Avenue, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 2S2. Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Donald “Wayne” Janowsky September 7, 1935 - December 16, 2021

Donald “Wayne” Janowsky passed away peacefully on Dec. 16, 2021 at 86 years of age. Wayne will be dearly missed by his sons and their families, Kevin (Erin) Hayley, Dusty (Ashly), Mallery (Dennis). Son- Kim (Lois), Jennalise (Michael), Jillian (Dylan). Son-Craig (Kim) Sam (Courtney), Max (Kayleigh) and son-in-law Dave Akeroyd (MJ), Amie (Kyle), Tyler (Savanna) and by his his GreatGrandchildren, Maddison, Chase, Seth, Dane, Quinn, Presley, Rylan and Everlee. And by his brother Dale Janowsky (Debbie) and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was predeceased by his wife Evelyn “Evie‚“ Gladys Janowsky nee Woolley in the fall of 2006, and his daughter Lori Louise Akeroyd nee Janowsky, in the spring on 2000. These blows left a hole in Waynes heart, that was never to heal. He was also predeceased by his brother Keith Janowsky. Wayne was born in Unity Saskatchewan on Sept 7, 1935 to Dick and Elna Janowsky, an older brother Keith and 2 years later a younger brother, Dale, made the family complete. Wayne’s father was a carpenter whom passed on his knowledge and passion for building to Wayne. Later in life the two would form a construction company in Dawson Creek and build over 60 homes together. When tomorrow starts without me, As well as construction, his parents passed on a love of sports, and a love for and I’m not there to see, duck hunting. An annual Duck hunt was held in the fall of every year, back if the sun should rise, in Unity where the brothers and later on, their sons would join in. Many fond and find your eyes all filled with tears for me, stories were told of these trips. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, Wayne married the love of his life March of 1958, in Edmonton Alberta. The the way you did today couple relocated to Dawson Creek shortly after, where they raised their 4 while thinking of the many things, children. Wayne and Evie were very active in their children’s lives and in their we didn’t get to say, community. Swim meets, hockey tournaments, ball games, whatever it be. I know how much you loved me, Running here and there for competitions , never missing an event. Sometimes As much as I loved you, making the trips in the dark of the night, 4 kids in the back of the station and each time that you think of me, wagon. AKA The Space Shuttle) Life was good. I Know you’ll miss me too, Hockey continued to be a part of Wayne’s life for 60 years, as he told us last but when tomorrow starts without me, week, he played from 6-66 and was quite proud of it. He played on the Dawson please try to understand, Creek Canucks for years and was fondly known as the orange crush kid. This that an angel came and called my name, year saw many more of Wayne’s team mates pass away. Maybe they can get and took me by the hand, together and play a game of shinny. and said my place was ready, In 1992 Wayne came to Kamloops to help his son Craig to build a house, only in Heaven far above, to be discovered by the then Cariboo College. Wayne was recruited to teach and that I’d have to leave behind, the carpentry program there for a few years. He really enjoyed teaching the All those I dearly love, students and putting the program together. Family would take Wayne and Evie when tomorrow starts without me, back to Dawson Creek again. and I’m not there to see, He was a community volunteer, spending countless hours donating his time if the sun should rise, and fund raising for Ducks Unlimited. In 2014 Wayne was recognized and was and find your eyes, given the provincial chairpersons award for outstanding service. He spent all filled with tears for me, many hours every year making bird houses for the Greenwings program for I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, DU. He was passionate about Ducks Unlimited. the way you did today, 2017 brought Wayne to Kamloops. He moved into Kamloops seniors village while thinking of the many things, and was loving being closer to family. Many more birthdays and special we didn’t get to say, occasions were realized with Wayne closer to his family. I know how much you love me, No formal service will be held, as per Wayne’s request. as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Ducks Unlimited Canada through I know you’ll miss me too the website. www.ducks.ca/donatenow in memory of Wayne.

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Gwen Alberta Viken, a long-time resident of Bonanza, Alberta, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 in Peace River, Alberta, at the age of 74 years. Gwen was born on July 19, 1947, to her parents Clinton and Hattie McCoy (both deceased). She grew up on the family farm in Bonanza, Alberta and attended the local school. On April 3, 1965 Gwen married Ronald Crocker and they remained in the area until Ronalds’s death in 1991 due to cancer. Gwen was constantly at his side during this difficult time. She then moved to Dawson Creek, BC. In 1993 she married Leonard Viken, but this was not a compatible relationship and Gwen returned to her private life. She was employed as a Long-Term Care Aide at the Pouce Coupe Care Centre for 16 years. With her abilities, she was able to care well for both her mother and father in their failing years. At the end of her employment, she spent time in her home but made visits back to the farm. A highlight of her later life was time spent with her steadfast friend, Rene Jeanotte who farmed locally. They had many holiday trips together, one being to Hawaii. They each maintained private lives but were there for each other. In 2016 Gwen suffered a severe stroke and from that time on she had a very compromised life. It was hard for her to give up her independence. She resided in local care centres until moving to Lake View Lodge in Clairmont, Alberta, spending four years there. Due to failing health she was transferred to various locations. Her final stroke claimed her life on December 20, 2021. Gwen is survived by her sons: Kevin (Justina) Crocker, Brian (Sherry) Crocker; grandchildren: Coreen (Lindon) Green, Connie (Bobby) Melnyk, Kyla (Dallas) Cline, Blayre Crocker, Brenna (Keenan) Samuelson, Blain (Josie) Crocker and eleven great grandchildren; Siblings: Glen (Sheila) McCoy, Audrey Elsenheimer, Milton McCoy and Norma (Danny) Wilson, sister-in-law Sandra (Lloyd) Riehl and brother-in-law Russel Crocker and several nieces and nephews as well as her forever friend Rene Jeanotte. Gwen was predeceased by her husband, Ron and parents: Clinton and Harriet McCoy. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Ron, in the Hill Haven Cemetery, Bonanza, AB. Pastor James Bridges will officiate. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Gwen to the Networks Ministries, 10500 13 Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G3W5. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

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