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Chetwynd’s chainsaw carving championship returns Dave Lueneberg Reporter/Photographer Considered the community’s signature event, the annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship returned Thursday. 12 sculptors from, literally, around the world are being given 35 hours over four days to design and carve out their masterpieces, both large and small. Not held since 2019, organizers are thrilled it’s back. “We definitely missed it in the time it was gone,” said president Chris Larsen. With gathering restrictions still in place earlier in the year, the event’s committee weren’t too sure if this year would even happen. “We definitely had to wait a little longer to pull the trigger on saying yes, we’re doing it. We had to make sure everyone was going to be as safe as they could. But, mainly that our travellers could travel,” said Larsen.
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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
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Notre Dame Catholic Church
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Northern Lights College selects new President, CEO Rob Brown Managing Editor Northern Lights College has a new president in the saddle. NLC announced Thursday Todd Bondaroff has been selected for the position of President and CEO. Todd has served as Acting President since mid-January, after the departure of Bryn Kulmatycki, his predecessor. The NLC Board of Governors conducted an exhaustive search to fill the office of President, advertising for the position on more than 20 job sites and receiving 24 applications. Five candidates were shortlisted, and three interviews took place. “Todd has been an exemplary member of the Northern Lights College family for many years and his dedication to the college is second to none,” says Tyler Holte, chair of the NLC Board of Governors. “The board looked at many potential candidates, but ultimately decided we already had the best candidate serving in the position. We are pleased to welcome Todd officially as NLC’s new President and CEO.” Todd has lived in the BC Peace Region since 2004. Having previously resided in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, he and his family currently live just outside Dawson Creek on a mixed farming operation. He has a diploma in Forest Technology from Selkirk College, a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from UNBC, and a Master of Science in Natural Resource Management from UNBC. Todd got his start with NLC in 2005, when he was an instructor in the Land and
Resource Management program. He held this position until 2008 before moving on to the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Development. He returned to NLC in 2015 to serve as the Director of Facilities, and in 2018 became the Vice President of Student Services and Community Relations. In this role he oversaw Student Services, Athletics and Recreation, Indigenous Education, Community Relations, Alumni Engagement, and Ancillary Services. Todd has been a vital part of the development of the Centre for Innovation in Indigenous Education at NLC to address truth and reconciliation in post-secondary education. He is working to position NLC to meaningfully lead and implement actions towards the recommendations arising from those calls to action. He is also responsible for “The Northern Promise,” a Canada Learning Bond initiative of four northern schools that seeks to ensure learners from low-income families can get a post-secondary education.
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New national college polebending champion not afraid of horses now Dave Lueneberg Reporter/Photographer Although most cowgirls get into the saddle before they start school, Aspen Wollen is what you might call a late bloomer. “I always grew up around horses, but I was kinda scared of them for a long while in my life,” she chuckles. Tough to believe considering the 20-year-old, a former BC high school rodeo champ, just added the Canadian college pole-bending title to her list of accomplishments. “I got my first horse, Gypsy, and decided I wanted to try barrel racing,” says the first-year Northern Lights College student when looking back on when her fear of horses disappeared.
Baldonnel’s Aspen Wollen and Rio, her 12-year-old quarter horse, won the Canadian college pole-bending championship in Brooks, Alta. Wollen, studying to be a social worker, completed her first year on the Northern Lights College rodeo team. LUENEBERG
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Having led the Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s standings for both the fall and spring pole-bending circuit, Wollen clinched the championship May 21 at the finals in Brooks, Alta. “It was definitely different than a normal college rodeo. There was a lot more energy, and a lot more people, more exciting.” The Northern Lights College rodeo team brought home three titles from the seven-team finale.
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Besides Wollen’s pole-bending championship, Farmington’s Kevin White was awarded the buckle in steer wrestling, and Bryce Garcia, who calls Merritt home, took top honours in the tie-down event – NLC, the only college in B.C. with a rodeo program. While Wollen now can be considered the defending college pole-bending champion, it’ll be barrel racing that will take up all of her time this summer. “For me, I guess I find barrels a lot easier, you don’t have to focus as much,” laughs Wollen. “Polebending there’s more turning and weaving. In barrel racing, you just run.” Rio, her 12-year-old quarter horse, seen in the photo, is sure to get some rest until the college season starts up in the fall. “He gets easily bored. He’s not a fan of barrel racing. I do have another six-year-old quarter horse, Remy, who I’m going to start to run,” adds the Baldonnelraised cowgirl, who now lives in Arras. And, if history is any indication, you can expect to see both at the top of the scoreboard at a local rodeo near you this summer. Have a story or opinion to share? Email your letters to sports@ahnfsj.ca
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Avian Flu reaches PRRD through small flock of poultry Dave Lueneberg Reporter/Photographer The first case of a recent and growing outbreak of Avian Flu has been recorded in the PRRD. The declaration was made public Thursday by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and BC’s Ministry of Agriculture. While specific details haven’t been given, like exact location or numbers, the two agencies are saying it involves poultry somewhere within the Peace River Regional District. “On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 a small flock premises in the Peace River Regional District was confirmed positive for Notifiable Avian Influenza,” stated a post appearing on a number of social media sites, including the District of Taylor. “The CFIA is taking actions to place the premises under quarantine. The CFIA and Ministry of Agriculture continue to implement additional response measures to to address the situation.” With backyard chicken pens allowed in communities like Taylor, some are wondering why more information hasn’t been released. “Does anyone know where the infection was detected? Are all birds in Taylor under the PCZ?,”
was one of the postings that appeared Thursday afternoon on one Facebook page. PCZ stands for Primary Control Zone. According to the Disease Notification joint statement, bird owners are legally responsible to notify authorities of serious bird diseases, such as Avian Influenza, also known as AI or H5N1. Signs of the virus include: high mortality and sudden death decreased food consumption huddling, depression, or closed eyes respiratory signs (coughing or sneezing) decreased egg production watery greenish diarrhea excessive thirst swollen wattles and combs Owners that suspect any of the symptoms in their flock should immediately contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency through the CFIA website. Have a story idea or opinion? Email Dave at: sports@ahnfsj.ca
Mayor Dale Bumstead greets many from Kalipi Peace South and more during Filipino Independence Celebrations Sunday at city hall. BROWN
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19 year-old bodybuilder Ryeley Palfi has passed away in a motorcycle incident this past Wednesday. His dad Rick took to social media with news of his son’s passing and said “words can’t even begin to explain the pain”. “I can’t believe I have to try and move forward with you not in my life. You touched so many lives in your almost 20 years. You had such huge dreams and goals. You are my hero. You will always be my super hero,” wrote
Rick. With over 100,000 fans following Ryeley on several media platforms, the young man was regarded as a rising star in the fitness world. It’s unclear how the crash transpired, but Ryeley had told his fans that the roads were slick with rain before he was heading home. Rick further said his son was just three weeks away from a major competition when the tragedy struck.
Former South Peace MLA Jack Weisgerber passes away at 81 sit as a director on the board of B.C. Hydro and was appointed as a commissioner to the British Columbia Treaty Commission.
Dave Lueneberg Messages of condolence are beginning to appear on social media with word former South Peace MLA and Social Credit cabinet minister Jack Weisgerber has passed away.
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Born in Barrhead, Alberta in 1940 as John Sylvester Weisgerber, Jack married Judith (Janke) and the couple raised two daughters, Joanne and Pamela.
Weisgerber, described as a statesman by many, was in the public eye for much of life, first entering politics in 1986 as an MLA. He remained in that role until the spring of 2001, holding two highprofile portfolios during his tenure – Minister of Energy & Petroleum Resources and Minister of Native Affairs. “Jack dedicated much of his life to serving British Columbians,” said premier John Horgan in a tweet Saturday. “I’m very sorry to learn of his passing and extend my deepest condolences to his family and
Liberal leader Kevin Falcon also posted his sympathies on Twitter.
friends.” Weisgerber also held the position of leader of the Social Credit Party and the B.C. Reform Party during his time in the legislature. He was also chosen by former premier Gordon Campbell to
“Jack leaves behind a legacy of service and commitment to our province. My sincerest condolences go out to his friends and loved ones in this difficult time.” No details on his passing have been released. Weisgerber was 81. He would have celebrated his 82nd birthday on June 12.
Missing person Kristine Kezer found Family members note Kezer has been found and is now in hospital after nine days missing. Original story: On May 29, the Dawson Creek RCMP received a report of a missing female from a family member in Alberta. Kristine Kezer was last seen on May 25, 2022 at a campsite near Kelly Lake, BC.
During the evening of May 25th, Kristine is believed to have driven a friend to a campsite near Kelly Lake, BC, during which the truck that she was driving is believed to have ran out of gas on Hwy 52E before the Kelly Lake turn off while on her way back to Dawson Creek. Kezer had not been seen nor been in contact with her friends or family since that time. The truck that she was driving and left abandoned on Hwy 52E is a white 2007 GMC Sierra.
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LANGEVIN: fears, or the higher ground Gerard Langevin Columnist Once while crossing the bridge over the Yukon River in Whitehorse, when I was smack in the very center of the bridge, everything began to shake. It was an earthquake. The shaking hit so quickly that running seemed futile, let alone extremely difficult. The dam is only about four kilometres upstream from the bridge and the thought came to me, “Man, am I ever in a bad place if everything collapses!” Our world appears to be teetering on the brink of political, social, economic, and even ecological catastrophe on a global scale. The likelihood of any of them triggering desperation and panic is a serious possibility. The pandemic gave us a glimpse of the gravity of the possible fallouts. The thing about fears is that they can produce in us a side that we did not know or even believe exists. The drive for self-preservation can be so strong that we can react in unimaginable ways. So what do we do? Some fears are reasonable and even necessary, which is why we should be careful not to feed bears. There is however a point where, by fears, we can cross the line of reason and lob ourselves into foolish and dangerous situations. Fears out of control, which may even be valid, can prompt us into poor and irrational judgment, behavioral instability, and treacherous actions. Let’s look at these a little closer: Poor and irrational judgment: When fear is the driving force of our reasoning and reactions, our conclusions tends to flow from an emotional rather than a rational assessment. We are therefore more susceptible to embrace desperate quick fixes and faulty conclusions. Behavioral instability: Lifeguards occasionally have to deal with this when trying to rescue someone drowning. The panicking person can even take the life of an attempting rescuer. Another example is
mass panics during which people have been trampled to death. Treacherous Actions: Fears can drive us to dread assumed threats to the point where we will betray even those dearest to us for fear they will endanger our security. This has been demonstrated in recent history more than once. A SIDE POINT - The Well Concealed Snare: An effective hunting method used by many predators is to cause panic in their prey which will drive them into a snare laid out for them. Fears and panic make us easy prey for predators - just a thought. SO WHAT IS THE ANSWER? FAITH Faith in only ONE, the Lord Jesus Christ. As already stated, He conquered all our enemies,
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including death. Get yourself on solid and stable ground. Beware of the reliance on people to be your saviors. Here are some Bible verses that will help: The Lord is my Light and my Salvation, whom shall I fear? God is our Refuge and Strength, A very present Help in time of need. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the WORLD.” Throughout the Scriptures God says, “Fear not.” Jesus is the Higher Ground we need to be standing on. Take courage, He is RISEN FROM THE DEAD!
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Sprinkle agrees. “We certainly got our cardio in on the way to the title.”
Point guard Evany Sprinkle says the club season has a handful of more weekend tournaments and traditionally extends past the end of the school year into August.
We are super proud of them and was hoping you can put it in the paper. We would like to thank all our sponsors for helping us get this far.
“We will likely be in Edmonton, Calgary and Prince George before the end of the year,” she says.
Head coach Lana Sprinkle said there were four teams competing in the tournament division.
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Air Cadets welcomed at Dawson Creek Airport Capt. Kimberly Shipton Putting a little air back into air cadets for the 353 Mile Zero Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. On June 7, 2022 the cadets of 353 Mile Zero RCACS were welcomed to the Dawson Creek Airport by Mr. Mark Sutton and Civilian Volunteer Nathan Bauder to get an up close look at a number of locally owned aircraft, including a vintage Grumman G-164 Ag Cat, currently owned by Mr. Larry Moody. A special thank you to Airport Manager, Rowan Shawana, for allowing the group access to experience the Dawson Creek Air Traffic Control Tower. Although it is not operational at this time, the cadets gained useful knowledge
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of the purpose of such a building. CV Nathan Bauder provided lessons on airport operations and hands on visual instruction of his aircraft, the Rockwell Commander 112. A fly by demonstration was conducted to finish off the evening, and what a way to end the 2021/2022 cadet year for our local youth. It’s been a difficult couple years for our cadets with both virtual and limited training opportunities, but opportunities like these are what keep the cadets, staff and volunteers coming back for more. Thank you to all who were involved in making this evening possible. editor@dcdn.ca
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FATHER’S DAY
June 19, 2022
Here are some Father’s Day ideas for toddlers to get Dad! 1. Create a Father’s Day Card A handmade card is a keepsake that dad will want to hang on for a long time. Have your toddler make a picture, scribbles, paints, stamps, stickers, you name it. Take time to talk with them afterward and write down what they made, or a sentiment they want to write in their card to dad. Make sure to put their name and date somewhere on the card so you can look back on how much they’ve grown and developed as the years pass. 2. Go for a Bike Ride or Hike Most parts of the country have pretty mild temperatures in June, so it’s the perfect time to strap on those hiking boots or biking shoes and spend some time outdoors. Many places offer bike rentals as well, so even if you or your dad don’t own a bike, the local park and sports activity center might be able to help you out. Biking and hiking are nice and easy
activities that even the youngest kiddos can participate in. 3. Make a S’mores Station Who doesn’t love gooey marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers? Toddlers and dads alike will be pumped with a special Father’s Day s’mores station. Your toddler will love looking up to dad as he helps roast the marshmallows, and everyone can bond over a delicious dessert treat. 4. Create a Father’s Day Video Little kids say the best things, so grab your phone and record a little video for dad. You can use question prompts such as what is your dad’s name, how old is your dad, what is your dad’s favorite color, what is his favorite food, what is your favorite thing to do with your dad, and I love my dad because… Once gifted, dad can re-watch
the sweet video as many times as he wants. For years to come, you could record the same video using the same questions and see how your child’s answers change. 5. Work on a Puzzle Together If you have a little extra planning time, you can grab a plain white
puzzle from a local craft store. Put your toddler’s handprint on the puzzle, or have them make a little picture just for dad. Then on Father’s day, they can work together to get all the pieces where they belong. Jennifer Caffelle Familyeducation.com
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On the history of Father’s Day falling on third Sunday of June The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972—58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official—that the day honoring fathers becamea holiday. Father’s Day 2022 will occur on Sunday, June 19. Mother’s Day: Inspiration for Father’s Day The “Mother’s Day” we celebrate today has its origins in the peace-and-reconciliation campaigns of the post-Civil War era. During the 1860s, at the urging of activist Ann
Reeves Jarvis, one divided West Virginia town celebrated “Mother’s Work Days” that brought together the mothers of Confederate and Union soldiers. On July 5, 1908, a West Virginia church sponsored the nation’s first event explicitly in honor of fathers, a Sunday sermon in memory of the 362 men who had died in the previous December’s explosions at the Fairmont Coal Company mines in Monongah, but it was a one-time commemoration and not an annual holiday.
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The next year, a Spokane, Washington, woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, one of six children raised by a widower, tried to establish an official equivalent to Mother’s Day for male parents. She went to local churches, the YMCA, shopkeepers and government officials to drum up support for her idea, and she was successful: Washington State celebrated the nation’s first statewide Father’s Day on June 19, 1910.
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While checking cattle one morning you see that one of your cows is slightly sore in a hind limb. You make a note to check her tomorrow and see if she has improved. Later that day, you find her dead in the field. The next day you find a dead calf that was perfectly healthy less than 24 hours before. This was one of your best looking calves, strong and sleek. That evening, another calf is dead and you worry that you have a disease outbreak. There are a few different diseases that can cause sudden death in cows such as algae die off from water sources, anthrax, plant poisoning or toxin poisoning. Another common cause of sudden death in cattle is a disease call Blackleg. Blackleg is caused by a bacteria called Clostridium chauvoei. This bacteria produces spores that can stay in the soil for years. Excavation of dirt and flooding are the two most common events that cause a Blackleg outbreak. The spores are released from the soil where they infect the animal. The spores hang out in the muscles, spleen, liver and gastrointestinal tract where they cause disease in cattle. As the bacteria grows in the tissues, it emits a toxin which destroys heart and skeletal muscle cells, killing the cow. The disease most commonly strikes calves 6-12 months old on pasture, but can kill adult unvaccinated cattle as well. The most common sign is sudden death. If caught early, cattle will show signs of lameness, depression and fever. On post mortem exam, the affected muscle is discolored black. This is where the “Blackleg” name comes from. The bacteria creates gas which causes crepitus when it is trapped under the skin. When touched, this has a “bubble wrap” feel to it and makes a crackling sound similar to the “snap, crackle, pop” of rice krispies. Sometimes the only evidence is black lesions that are found within the heart muscle. Your veterinarian will perform a necropsy (post mortem) to examine the dead animal and look for lesions that can determine what the animal died from. This is very important as there are several diseases that can cause sudden death in cattle. Also, not all blackleg cases have the blackened muscles and crepitus – some of these animals will have subtle lesions in the heart or diaphragm. A sample of the damaged muscle is sent out to the lab where it is tested using fluorescent antibody detection. This tests looks for antigen produced by the body to attack the bacteria. Treatment versus Prevention: A professor once told me that if you
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walk by blackleg with a bottle of penicillin it will die. Of course this is an exaggeration, but blackleg is easily treated. However, you need to treat them before they die. Since the disease will kill an animal within 24 hours, this can be very difficult. Prevention is much more cost effective, both in medication cost and in animals saved. There is a vaccine for the bacteria. It is a killed vaccine and can be given to open or pregnant cows. The vaccine is $0.68 to $1.70 per dose depending on which vaccine you use – different vaccines protect against different strains. For a herd of 100, it costs at the most $180 plus tax for vaccines. If an outbreak occurs and one calf or cow dies, you have the value of the animal lost, plus paying for diagnosis and treatment. Treatment for a 100 head herd includes vaccines as well as antibiotics. For one hundred cows averaging 1500lb each, treatment would cost about $1350. I haven’t been vaccinating for years and haven’t had a problem. Why bother? The spores can live in the soil for years without causing any issues. Any dirt movement will bring the spores up to the surface. This can include digging dugouts, putting in pipelines, plowing a field, or flooding in new areas. In this area flooding is a common cause because it brings the spores out of the hard packed soil. Even feeding silage can cause an outbreak if there is any soil contamination. Outbreaks are unpredictable and can happen even after years without any issues. Vaccinations can save animals’ lives when an outbreak occurs. Maternal antibodies are passed down from vaccinated cows to their calves. Calves should get a vaccine at branding/ pasture turnout in order to develop
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Science Matters Small screen seen from close distance
Watch a movie in a tiny theater In spite of DVDs and cable TV, audiences still enjoy the “big screen” experience of a movie theater. German researchers have tested an alternative.
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A smaller model theater was built around a highresolution mobile phone Test subjects said seeing a film in it felt very similar to seeing the film in a theater or the larger model (above)
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SD59’s sixth Gwillim Lake Adventure Race a hit with everyone The Gwillim Lake Adventure Race was held on Saturday, May 28 at the Pat O’Reilly Outdoor/Environmental Studies Center, Gwillim Lake. Organizers and participants were excited to gather for the sixth event of its kind, after having to postpone the event in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although wet and cold, pouring rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of race participants. Thirteen teams of Grades 6-12 students from across School District # 59 competed in the outdoor event. Teams from Tumbler Ridge Secondary, Dawson Creek Secondary’s Central and South Peace Campus, Devereaux Elementary, Ecole Frank Ross Elementary and Pouce Coupe Elementary participated. The annual race combines canoeing, trekking, and biking.
participation bags from event sponsors and included a warm “dry” hoodie. Additionally, there were door prizes. Children too young to race also had the opportunity to win prizes. Organizers would like to thank all the parents who supported their children participating in this event. They would also like to express their appreciation for the incredible students who showed their mental and physical strength in completing a race in undesirable conditions without complaint. Lastly, the organizers give a special thank you to Brad Booker for dreaming up this adventure and everyone who made the event a success. Without you the event would not be possible. editor@dcdn.ca
Teams of three compete in a test of physical endurance and mental strength, and learn the importance of communication, teamwork, and leadership. The day before the race, participants meet at the camp, enjoying dinner and an evening campfire while having the opportunity to discuss race details and strategy. They spend the night in cabins or in tents, fitting the vision of Brad Booker, who originally started the event to expose more staff and students to the Pat O’Reilly Outdoor/ Environmental Studies Center campsite. The racecourse is 24 kilometers in length and features various checkpoints. To ensure everyone’s health and safety, water stations were operated by volunteers with walkie talkies for the biking and trekking legs of the race. On the water, three safety boats were present. Participants were treated to
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Dave Lueneberg Reporter/Photographer Chetwynd’s Cayden Lindstrom is definitely getting the attention of the hockey world. Drafted 54th overall in the third round in December by the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers, Lindstrom is one of 100 players just invited to a development camp next month for Canada’s under-17 team. . He concedes he was a littlemore-than-surprised to get the call. “I was sitting in school when I heard a buzz in my pocket. I answered it and it said Calgary. They said I’d been selected for the camp. I was kinda shocked.” While not ever being under the national spotlight, the 16-yearold did play for Team B.C. in a WHL-sponsored tournament last fall and is in his second year as a student at the Delta Hockey Academy. He’s actually one of five players from the school to be asked to try out.
“The national under-17 development camp is the first stage in introducing these athletes to the Program of Excellence, and it is a great opportunity for them to develop as players and learn what it takes to wear the Maple Leaf,” said Alan Millar, director of player personnel for Hockey Canada. “I consider myself a power forward,” said Lindstrom, when asked to best describe his play. “Good vision. Lots of speed. Good physicality.” Lindstrom scored 25 goals and 35 assists in 29 games in Delta this past season, likely what caught the attention of the Tigers. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound centre/ left-winger will have his work cut out for him, though. He’ll be up against 59 other forwards trying to earn another potential invitation from the national team in the future. The camp will take place July 10-16 in Calgary.
Sweet yet savory ground meat served on a bun is a comfort food classic that has been a staple for restaurants and home cooks for decades. Sloppy Joes are beloved sandwiches that feature meat paired with a lipsmacking, tomato-based sauce. Some attribute the original Sloppy Joe to a cafe in Sioux City, Iowa, where in 1930 a cook named Joe added tomato sauce to his “loose meat” sandwich. Others say the sandwich evolved from sandwiches that were introduced by Floyd Angell, the founder of the Maid Right Restaurants, in 1926. Others attribute the recipe to a bar and cafe in Havana, Cuba, called “Sloppy Joe’s.” Though the origin story is debatable, most people agree that the sandwiches are delectable. Sloppy Joes are called by many different names in various parts of the country, including yum yums, steamers and slushburgers. While it’s traditional to make them with ground beef, any other meat can be substituted, including ground turkey for a leaner take. Try this recipe for “Turkey Sloppy Joes for a Crowd” from “Taste of Home Healthy Cooking Cookbook” (RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC) by the Taste of Home Kitchen.
Turkey Sloppy Joes for a Crowd 16 servings
3 pounds lean ground turkey 3 medium green peppers, chopped 3 medium onions, finely chopped 21⁄4 cups ketchup 3⁄4 cup water 3 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper 16 whole wheat hamburger buns, split In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, green peppers and onions over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, vinegar, mustard, jalapeño, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns. PC223776
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PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING The City of Dawson Creek’s Annual Report for 2021 will be presented for Council approval at the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022, which is also designated as the Annual Meeting. Council is requesting input from the public regarding this document. Written comments received prior to June 20th will be included in the agenda. The Annual Report and the Statement of Financial Information are available for public inspection at City Hall during normal business hours and on our website at www.dawsoncreek.ca. Please direct questions regarding the Annual Report to Brenda Ginter, Corporate Officer, by email at bginter@dawsoncreek.ca or by phone at 250-784-3614.
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION Pursuant to Section 499 of the Local Government Act RSBC 2015, the Council of the District of Chetwynd gives notice that it will be receiving an application at its June 20, 2022 Regular Council meeting from Barry Eberle requesting approval for a Development Variance Permit to vary Section 3.1 District of Chetwynd Zoning Bylaw 1035, 2016 on property located at Lot 67, DL 482, PRD Plan 24479 (5289 44th Street SE) to permit the relocation of a mobile home older than 10 years old within the District of Chetwynd boundaries; (see map below). 44 Street SE
Property owners who believe interest in their property may be affected by the proposed development variance permit may view the application and all other written information pertaining to this matter in detail at the Chetwynd District Centre located at 5400 Hospital Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from June 7, 2022 to 4:30 p.m. on June 20, 2022. An opportunity for public input will be included during the Regular Council Meeting to be held June 20, 2022; submissions by email, fax or mail are also welcome before June 20, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Any inquiries or public input on the above application should be referred to Carol Newsom, Corporate Officer, Telephone: (250) 401-4100, Fax: (250) 401-4101, email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com or by writing the District of Chetwynd, P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C lJ0. Dated this 7th day of June, 2022. C. Newsom Corporate Officer
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