Dawson Creek Mirror 2023-0126

It was a surprise party 100 years in the making last week.

The Dawson Creek community gathered at the Seniors’s Hall Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of Myrtle Esther Grove.

Originally from Wilkie, SK, Myrtle moved to Dawson Creek when she was a child and has lived here most of her life - currently a resident at Rotary Manor.

Above, MLA Mike Bernier brings special wishes from the province while Grove’s granddaughter Dodi looks on editor@dcdn.ca

DC Ministerial Association

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

Bethel Pentecostal Church

Pastor Jared Keber

Contact Office: 250-782-5885 office@betheldc.ca

Web: www.betheldc.ca

11501 17 St Dawson Creek

DC Community Church

David Roch 250-782-0150

davidphyllisroch@gmail.com

1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

First Baptist Church

Sunday service is at 10:30 am

1400-113 Ave. Dawson Creek

250-782 4792.

In crisis, get a hold of Pastor Terry by appointment only. office@dcfirstbaptist.ca

Live on our website. www.dcfirstbaptist.ca

Contact: Pastor Terry Coe terry@dcfirstbaptist.ca

Grace Lutheran Church

Grace is a caring church community. We welcome all to worship and share our life in Christ’s love. 250-782-3624

Email : grace@pris.ca

11101 17 St Dawson Creek

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Notre Dame Catholic Church

Please contact the office for service times and for ministerial program information

Contact: Fr. Venerando Sabacan

250-782-3456 • nddc@shaw.ca

908 104 Ave Dawson Creek

South Peace United Church

Marilyn Carroll

250-782-2636

Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca

11101 17 St Dawson Creek

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Sunday Service: 11am

250-782-3085

stpaul58@telus.net

901 Cornwall Cres, Dawson Creek

South Peace Bible Missionary

Sunday Service: 10am & 7pm

Wednesday Service: 7pm

250-786-5711

Pastor: Stephane Poulin

4911 48th Ave, Pouce Coupe

Apostolic Lighthouse

Pastor Aaron Farmer

Sunday Worship | 2PM

Wednesday Bible Study | 7PM pastor@altdc.ca

701-96A Ave, Dawson Creek

Website: www.alcdawson.com

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

250-782-4921 • mormon.org/ 10901 13th St. Dawson Creek

Church of the Nazarene Service times:

Sunday 2pm, Friday 7pm www.dcnazarene.com

Pastor Megan Polowski

Email: dcnazarene@gmail.com

Phone: 250-719-7425

Grandview Chapel

Is a friendly church nestled on the hill in Dawson Creek grandviewchapel.ca

Tony Vigar 250-782-4225

900 94 Ave Dawson Creek

Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

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

Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160

Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

St Marks Anglican Church

St James Presbyterian Church

1501-108 Ave. Dawson Creek

Traditional Sunday Service: 10 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 David Epp 250-759-4540

Rollachurch.com • 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. www.bahai.org

Dale Campbell 250-719-7427

Alliance Church

Contact: 250-782-3837

dawsoncreekalliance.ca

9009 10 St. Dawson Creek

Salvation Army Church

250-782-4812

1436 104 Ave. Dawson Creek Church Service: Sundays 11:00 am

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. All are welcome to our services and other events. Dawsoncreeknewchurch.ca for more info and the church newsletter.

250-782-8035

9013 8 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Gideons International

Contact Lay Reader – Rupert Kirk

250-782-2939 • Stmarks@pris.ca and on Facebook

1029 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

Sunday Service: 11:00 am

Food Bank: Monday-Friday 10:30am-1:30pm

Kitchen: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm

Jehovah’s Witnesses

250-782-7487

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. Contact: Bill & Pauline Hendley, 250-788-8177 (H) • 250-788-6902 (C) Email: newtouch@pris.ca Withyourhelpdignity

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Kimberly “Kim”Wellington, 85, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, August 15, 2022, at the Your City Hospice and Palliative Care Centre. Kim was born on July 10, 1927, daughter of the late Jacob and Lynn Taylor. She graduated from Name of High School in 1944 and worked for the City of Yourtown as a VP of operations for the board. She married the late Martin Wellington in March 1951 and together they owned the Wellington Corner Store in Yourtown. Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law, and her grandchildren John, Je , Jay, Melissa, Susan, Debra, Simon and Nicholas.

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Moberly Lake resident picks up $960K online slots win

Tears and laughter from Carrie Paquette and her family created quite a bit of commotion in the store after she received the life-changing call from BCLC confirming she had won a major slots jackpot of $961,022.85.

The night before, Paquette played the province’s gambling website and received the notification that she had won the game’s progressive jackpot. Thinking it was a technical issue, she played another round and went to bed. When BCLC called her at the store the next day, she hadn’t expected to hear the win was real.

“My stomach dropped!” said Paquette.

“My husband kept shushing me as I was being loud. He didn’t believe it. He

thought it was a scam call and he was a little embarrassed.”

Despite her husband’s initial hesitation, he came around, and together they went to find Paquette’s mother and sister in the store to share their excitement. Later, they had a little celebration at home and thought about what might come next.

Some school and some sun, is what’s in the cards for Paquette and family with the win.

“With this win, I will be able to go back to school full-time without having to work,” said Paquette. “And I told my family to get their passports so we can go on vacation together!”

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RCMP attended a Dawson Creek residence on Saturday in the 1200 Block of 118 Ave., where two people were located dead.

Witnesses on scene said to the Dawson Creek Mirror there were two deaths; and others say they may have been related to a pair of missing persons noted by the RCMP to be missing earlier this week.

RCMP say in a press release their investigation is active and ongoing and there is no further information available at this time, according to Superintendent Sanjaya Wijayakoon of the BC

RCMP Major Crime Program.

Area residents who spoke to the Dawson Creek Mirror on the weekend note the pair were reported missing earlier in the week.

RCMP confirm while no arrests have yet been made, police continue to gather evidence and progress the investigation forward.

We urge any individual with information to come forward to the RCMP, said Superintendent Sanjaya Wijayakoon of the BC RCMP MCS.

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photographers place second in Canadian Geographic contest

Two B.C. photographers are getting high praise for their work.

Canadian Geographic has announced the winners of the Canadian Photos of the Year competition and two people from British Columbia took home second place.

More than 6,400 entries were submitted and just 12 ‘outstanding’ images were honoured for their originality, technical skill and visual impact.

Alexandra Pope, editor-in-chief at Canadian Geographic, says great photography comes down to a combination of location, timing and skill.

“Each of the winning images tells a compelling story and is a testament to the talent and passion of our photographic community,” says Pope.

There were four categories: epic landscapes; wildlife in action; city life; and weather, seasons and sky.

Brandon Broderick of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. won runner-up in the epic landscapes category and fellow B.C. resident Gabor Dosa of Surrey also won runner-up for his city life photograph.

“I was happy when I found out I was a finalist, and even happier when I found out I placed as a runner up in the Epic Landscapes category! It’s an honour to be included alongside such talented photographers,” says Broderick.

The prestigious Canadian Photographer of the Year was awarded to Ontario photographer Alan Poelman.

“Poelman’s wildlife and landscape photography stood out among the submissions for its depth, quality and range. A portrait of a lynx staring straight at the camera was a particular favourite of the judges,” says a statement from the Royal Canadian Geographic Society.

Poelman described how he was at a lake he previously visited as a kid and spotted the lynx.

“I have never been as excited about a photo as I was for the lynx encounter,” he says.

The winning images will all be published in Canadian Geographic’s March/April issue.

Poelman received a $5,000 grand prize.

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NH sending out updates for schoolage kids

Northern Health will be sending out personalized letters to the parents and guardians of school age children, regarding their current vaccination status.

The sealed, confidential letters will include which vaccinations the student has received and which vaccines they appear to be missing, according to Northern Health’s records.

“Students will be offered the opportunity to catch up on vaccines that are missing, and/or to update their vaccination record,” Northern Health chief medical health officer Dr. Jong Kim wrote in a letter to parents on Monday.

“Letters will not be sent to who are up-to-date with all recommended immunizations, nor to students in Grades 6 and 9, as the records of students in those grades were reviewed earlier in the school year and communications from Northern Health were sent at that time.”

Public meeting: Quite the ice collection at the Mirror office.

Williston Reservoir 2023 operations update

BC Hydro will be hosting an open house to discuss Williston Reservoir operations. Due to dry conditions and low inflows, lower than average water levels are forecast on Williston Reservoir in spring, 2023.

You’re invited to an information session:

Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023

Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST

Where: Mackenzie Recreation Centre-Sas Da ‘Ghe room, 400 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie

We want to hear from you, and we hope to see you there.

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Top - Kodiaks take it to the Beaverlodge Blades last week with a 3-2 win. Left the moose were loose in Dawson Creek on Wednesday, while (below) Thursday saw the re-opening of the Tourism Visitor Information Centre at the NAR Park and DC Museum. ROB BROWN, BLAKE BROWN

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Team Gauthier and Ginter BC champs, headed to the 2023 Canadian Brier

Ginter and Team Gauthier won the 2023 B.C. Men’s Curling Championship 8-5 Jan. 14/15 weekend in Chilliwack, going undefeated during the event, taking Team Pierce of New Westminster in the final draw.

Team Gauthier will now represent BC at the 2023 Brier in Ontario, in March 3 to 12 as they vie for the Canadian title.

Curl BC said Team Gauthier

picked up the with precise work, combined with key missed shots from Team Pierce in the final end.

The Brier champ will represent Canada at the world curling championship – to be held this year in Canada - April 1-9 in Ottawa.

Dawson Creek Speed Skater headed to Special Olympics

Dawson Creek Speed Skating Club athlete Gabriella McGillvary is set to represent the club at the Special Olympics

British Columbia Provincials happening February 2-5 in Kamloops.

Another title for Jason Ginter and Team Gauthier.

Pictured are Ginter, left, and Team Gauthier teammate Sterling Middleton, also from the Peace region.

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VJV Livestock Marketing Group would like to congratulate Jason Ungurian on his advancement from Yard Manager to Fieldman for Northwestern Alberta and Northeastern BC.

Jason has been an integral part of the VJV team for eight years and brings a wealth of cattle and equine knowledge and experience along with a vast amount of critical marketing and networking abilities to the company. Our customers have become familiar with Jason and his family over the years, both from his integral leadership at the VJV operations in Beaverlodge and Dawson Creek, but also with his regular involvement and

attendance in many of the area’s local rodeo and rough stock events. We invite you to welcome Jason to his new role by either giving him a call at (587) 343-2162 or stop by and say “congrats” the next time you are visiting our Beaverlodge or Dawson Creek markets. Jason is eager to work with you give you the best results with the cattle and horses you choose to market.

Jayme-Lyn Corr, for VJV Livestock Marketing Group

FamilyLiteracyDay Jan27

Family literacy week is here!

January 22 to 28 brings the literal literacy out with Family Literacy week.

This year’s theme is all about numbers with ‘Make it Count, play, sort and measure’.

There is also a photo contest tied to this year’s week – both for classes and individuals. Send your reading pics and photos to contest@decoda.ca.

Deadline is Jan. 29 to submit.

Literacy in British Columbia

Were you aware that around 40% of adults in British Columbia do not have the literacy skills they need to fully participate and succeed in today’s world?

Do you know how low literacy

affects crime rates, voter rates, economic productivity, and personal health and well-being? Literacy is an issue that touches all aspects of our lives.

Make it count during BC Family Literacy Week 2023

The Province of British Columbia has proclaimed Family Literacy Week (January 22-29, 2023) in British Columbia.

Families are encouraged to celebrate by reading books, playing games, cooking or attending local events together.

“Parents and caregivers play a vital role in child development, which includes building literacy skills,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “Whether they follow a recipe, read a book or attend a literacy event together, when families learn together, they grow together. This can create lifelong opportunities.”

Each year, the Province provides more than $2 million in support of community literacy to Decoda Literacy Solutions, a non-profit organization that uses this funding to support the coordination of community literacy services and initiatives in B.C., including Family Literacy Week.

Each year, government also contributes $500,000 to the

The week includes ABC Life Literacy Canada’s Family Literacy Day, celebrated nationally each year on January 27.

This year’s Family Literacy Week theme is “Make it Count!” It focuses on how numbers and math connect with daily activities.

“Children start using math the moment they start exploring the world. Sorting, counting and measuring are ways of playing with math,” says Sandra Lee, Executive Director of Decoda Literacy Solutions, BC’s provincial literacy organization. “Doing puzzles, playing board games, singing counting songs, saying counting rhymes and cooking with children help to strengthen connections and math skills.”

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Food Allergies –To Itch or not to Itch

BY JACOB NARBONNE 4th year UCVM vet student

Food allergies are a familiar problem for many people. They can result in a range of clinical outcomes, from developing a rash and numbing of the mouth, all the way to severe life-threatening anaphylactic reactions. The cause of food allergies in humans is multi-faceted – but we know that certain genetic and environmental factors play various roles in how our bodies react to certain food allergens.

What may be a bit surprising to some is that our pets can and do experience and develop food allergies in similar ways to humans. Food allergies in pets can cause gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea, as well as itchy skin and rashes. Severe anaphylactic reactions from food allergens are thankfully very rare in pets. We can begin to understand how to manage food allergies in our pets by recognizing the similarities in allergy management between us and our pets.

What are Food Allergies?

Food allergies are a group of hypersensitivity reactions, specifically, type 1 hypersensitivity reactions. These hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by our own immune systems’ over-reaction to an otherwise harmless food protein or antigen (Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Veal etc.). At any point in our lives, but far more often when we are young, our bodies are processing and breaking down various food antigens without issue. However, in some instances, our body’s immune system may falsely recognize a food antigen we’ve consumed as harmful and become “sensitized” to that food antigen. Sensitization simply means our body has become primed to react to certain food antigens as if they were harmful to us. This means that food allergies generally occur only after the body becomes sensitized to a certain food antigen. When puppies and kittens are below one year of age, their bodies are breaking down and processing many new food protein antigens for the first time. In rare instances, a young dog or cat may become sensitized to a protein ingredient (Lamb, Beef, Chicken etc.) in their food, or rarely, a pet may be born pre-sensitized to one of these proteins. Also, our pets may become sensitized during adulthood to a food they’ve been eating for years. When sensitization occurs, our pets may develop signs of an allergy when fed the same food they’ve developed a sensitivity to. These signs generally present as diarrhea, rashes in between the toes and in the ears, and sometimes rashes all over the body. Ear and skin infections can also be a very common occurrence in dogs or cats experiencing chronic food allergy reactions.

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How can we Manage Food Allergies in our Pets?

If our pets are going to develop a food allergy, it is often before one year of age, but can sometimes occur at any age, and even after many years of our pets eating the same foods. If you notice that your pet appears to be experiencing signs consistent with a food allergy reaction, it is a good idea to let your veterinarian know. A veterinarian will require a detailed history of the foods and treats your pet eats, as well as whether certain foods resulted in more severe clinical signs associated with food allergy reactions. After your veterinarian collects a history, they will usually discuss several treatment options to either support diagnosis of a food allergy, or potentially treat the symptoms. One of the first recommendations they may make is to trial an alternate pet food for a few months. This alternate food will contain a “novel” food protein antigen (e.g., chicken to veal) that your pet has likely not been sensitized to and thus should hopefully not elicit a food allergy reaction. If a novel protein diet does not work, the next diet option is a “hydrolyzed diet” whereby the food protein antigens have been broken down to such small sizes that your pet’s body will theoretically not be able to recognize the common food protein antigens. Additionally, your veterinarian will ask that your pet stops receiving treats (both human foods and dog treats) for the duration of the food trial until the cause of the food allergy is determined.

How can we make our Pets more Comfortable?

Seeing our dogs itch and scratch is never a fun thing to witness. Itching is a very relatable feeling for us, and it is one of the clearest signs our pets are uncomfortable. While starting food trials with novel or hydrolyzed diets, your pet may still be experiencing itchiness and discomfort. Thankfully there are several medications available to alleviate itch in dogs and cats while the food trial is run. Ask your veterinarian if your pet is eligible for one of these medications. Ultimately, food allergy diagnosis can be a slow process that requires patience to find the true culprit behind your pet’s allergy.

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Group: ABI Support group meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of month at 6:00pm at the Northern Brain Injur y Association office: #11-1405 102 Ave Dawson Creek. Please call 250-719-4673 for more information. http://nbia.c a/

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much sorrow that we announce the passing of

long-time resident of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the age of 78 years.  A Celebration of Life for Ian will be held at the St James Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 1:00pm.  Pastor Megan Polowski will officiate. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Ian to Young Life Canada, 120-9440-202nd St, Langley, BC, V1M 4A6 or the Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation, 11100 - 13 Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 3W8. Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bradley Cameron Klaus Brekkas in Doe River, British Columbia on December 21,2022. A funeral service was held January 2,2023 at the Rolla Baptist Church and can be viewed at: reynars.com. Bradley was laid to rest in the Rolla Cemetery next to his daughter, Kali Ann Susan Brekkas. Bradley grew up in the Dawson Creek area. After high school, he worked in the oilfield for a few years before moving to the Maritimes to work at the Diet Centre with his mother. Bradley came back West and drove trucks for a few years, then became the Operations Manager for Northern BC and Alberta working for Hazco Environmental Services Ltd. After the death of his daughter in 2006, Brad, along with his brother Don, started a trucking company in her honor: Kali Ann Transport Ltd. Bradley loved country music, the rodeo, NASCAR, cooking, lobster feeds and his family and friends. Bradley will be remembered as a natural charmer with a great sense of humor, a winning smile, great storyteller and was a great friend to many. Bradley was predeceased by his father;Torlief ‘Bud’ Brekkas and daughter; Kali Ann Susan Brekkas.

He leaves to mourn; his mother, Annabel Brekkas, siblings; Dale (Terry) Brekkas, Coleen (Marvin) Amendt, Heather (Rocky) Arndt, Donald (Janice) Brekkas, Susan (Brian) Gollan. His companion, Anne Burton, her son David and daughter Meaghan, numerous nieces and nephews; Clint, Kerry, Terry, Stephanie, Cameron, Ashley, Alicia, Tasha, Samara,Telecia, Nathan and Emma and their families. Step-daughters; Kim Krieger, Jackie Bengtson and their families, and many friends.

Brad’s family wish to thank everyone who gave flowers, donations, planted trees, lit candles, left tributes and brought food during this difficult time. Thank you to Rick Coombs, Totally Digital Productions, for the slide presentation, Pauline Haycock and Brian Waddell for the service and The Meat Doctor, John and Marsha Stewart, for supplying and preparing the reception lunch. Also thanks to Big Fish for sanding at the cemetery. Norm and Mary Rousell for your major contributions. Your generosity will always be remembered.

SpeedyBeefStir-Frywith ChunkyVegetables

Serves 4

1 tablespoon dry sherry or Shaoxing rice wine

1 tablespoon water

1⁄2 teaspoon soy sauce, optional

2 teaspoons cornstarch

8 ounces lean boneless beef, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons chicken stock

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1⁄2 teaspoon granulated sugar

1⁄2 teaspoon salt or to taste

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot

11⁄2 cups baby corn

1⁄2 cup sliced water chestnuts

1⁄2 cup frozen tiny peas

1. In a bowl, combine sherry, water, dark soy sauce, if using, and cornstarch and stir well into a smooth paste. Add beef and stir to coat well. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar and salt and stir well.

3. Heat a wok or a large deep skillet over high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat pan. Add garlic and ginger and toss well until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add beef mixture and spread into a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, until edges change color, about 1 minute. Toss well.

4. Add chicken stock mixture, baby corn and water chestnuts. Cook, tossing occasionally, until beef is cooked through., about 2 minutes more. Add peas and cook, tossing once for 1 minute more. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot or warm. PC229338

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NOW HIRING COUPLES for work locations in NW Alberta. Create work / life balance on the same schedule. Site specific training provided. Year-round & seasonal contracts available www.OilfieldSecurity.ca.

1405 Education

TAKE YOUR CONFIDENCE & communication a level. Get the career and family life of your dreams! Jon a Toastmasters International group near you. www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club

2026 Books, Coins, Stamps

Todd’s Coins: Buying gold, silver & coins 250-864-3521

2145 Wanted to Buy

WANTED 1/4 section in Dawson Creek area, if selling call Mitch 778-903-7759

WANTED Danish Modern Furniture. We pay top dollar for teak and rosewood furniture from the 1950s1960s. All types and conditions. Single items or entire estates. Call today! 250-886-7335 danishmodernfurniture@gmail.com

May9,1936–September23,2022

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shirley Rodeghiero, our loving and devoted grandmother, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on September 23, 2022, at the age of 86 years.

Shirley was the first of 5 children born to Diedrich (Slim) and Blanche (Bianca) Hiebert. She was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital on May 9th, 1936. The family settled in the South Dawson community close to Shirley’s grandparents

Giuseppina (Josephine) and Arduino (Joe) Dagasso. She grew up along with her four brothers – Don, Joe, Jerry, and later Renald.

She fell in love and married Guido Rodeghiero on Dec 23, 1967. After marrying Guido, she threw her energies into raising her two daughters, Joanne and Stella, additionally acting as a caregiver for her five grandchildren. Opening her home to all, her kitchen was never closed, and became a memorable space for family and friends over the years.

Shirley took great pride in being efficient and helping others in her work at Sears’, as a receptionist at the hospital, and later at Wright’s Cold Storage. She liked to keep her hands busy with knitting, crocheting and sewing. She was sweet and caring and had special food traditions that she loved sharing. Over the years, she was part of the Women’s Institute and contributed to the Hospital Auxiliary. Her Catholic Church family was important to her and would always drive and meet others for services and visits.

Shirley is survived by her brother Jerry Hiebert, her two daughters and their husbands, Joanne (Greg) Dueck and Stella (Brentt) Ford. She is the adored grandmother of Kieran, Garret & Jarvis Dueck, and Jaden & Giana Ford.

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1215 General Employment

5020 Business Services

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2145

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2215 Heavy Equipment

CONTACT US TODAY!

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2230 Tractors

1952 John Deere R.

Very clean. Runs. Needs clutch. Asking $2000. Call 780-8640522

1960 John Deere 830

Tractor. Great Shape. Great Condition. Creeper Gear. Asking $9,000. Call 780-8640522

1981 CASE 4690 4WD

Tractor. 540PTO, 4 Hyd, 20.8x34 Rubber (70%). $18,000 o.b.o.

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3520

Horses & Tack

Looking for 3-horse angle-haul horse trailer. 250-759-4956

3563 Dogs

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4025 Health Services

Mile Zero Denture Clinic 103-816 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-6004

4530

Hotels/ Motels

Bob Zimmer, MP: Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies 9916 100 Ave Fort St John, BC 250-787-1192

Encore Suites By Service Plus Inns 10639 110 St Grande Prairie, AB 587-259-0425

Service Plus Inns & Suites 10810 107 Ave Grande Prairie, AB 780-538-3900

Expecting litter of Border-Collie/Kelpie pups mid December. Call (250)793-5535 for information.

4025 Health Services

Dawson Creek

Dental Centre 1024 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-4440

8400 Tree Service

6730

Local Marketplace

ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20

Aries, make a concerted effort to focus your attention on something that interests you. This may require that you find something new to stoke your passion.

TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21

Ask your sales rep about the Mile 0 Connections Business Directory 250-782-4888

6065 Real Estate Services

Aspen Grove Property Services 1001 102 Ave #104, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-1088

6505 Apartments/ Condos For Rent

BIRCHVIEW MANOR

Newly renovated Furnished and Non furnished 1-Bedroom Senior Discount. Bus Stop at Front Door. 250-784-5817

6960 Space For Lease

Restaurant/Lounge for lease in Peace River area, high traffic highway, has more possibilities. Ph/Text 780-618-9526

8102 Doors/ Windows CUT THUMB DOORS & HARDWARE LTD 1004 100 Ave Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-9321

5525 Notices / Nominations

SAY NO to FAKE NEWS! 63% of Canadians can’t tell the difference between real and fake news. Support reliable LOCAL journalism. Join the list www.newspapersmatter.ca.

8165 Glass/Mirrors Glacier Mobile Glass 920 Adams Road Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-8800

8346 Services for Hire

Would you like to be included in the Dawson Creek Mirror Business Classified Listings? Line Listings are $105 per year. Call today to find out more info. 250-782-4888

5520 Legal/Public Notices

LEN’S TREE SERVICE LTD Tree Removal 250-794-2041

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6730 Local Marketplace Canadian Tire 11628 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-9552

M&M Meat Market 11612 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-5525

Dawson Co-op Food Store in the Dawson Co-Op Mall 10200 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-4858

Dawson Co-op Home & Agro Centre

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Home Hardware Building Centre

1628 Alaska Ave

Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-7891

Safeway Liquor Mile 0

10100 8th St #300

Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-6255

Sobey’s/Safeway

11216 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-2253

Save-On-Foods in the Dawson Mall

11000 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC

250-719-0149

Shopper’s Drug Mart in the Dawson Mall

11000 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-5903

The Brick

11616 8th St Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-7822

Walmart Supercentre 600 Hwy 2 Dawson Creek, BC

250- 719-0128

Want some more bang for your buck?

It’s a week for love and you have all of the resources available to take advantage and explore your feelings, Taurus. Work things out in your head before taking action.

GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21

Gemini, currently you are playing a much smaller role at work than you would like. It is not that you aren’t capable, but it’s a matter of paying your dues before taking the next step.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

Cancer, don’t box yourself in with a strict to-do list and schedule. You need a little more wiggle room to explore your creativity and what makes you happy.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

Your open and outgoing nature may lead many people to think they know all about you, Leo. Instead, you can be quite a mysterious person. Show others only what you want.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Believing someone is flawless can set you up for disappointment when you realize no one can live up to that standard, Virgo. Be realistic when assessing partners or other people.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

Being available to other people is admirable, Libra. Make sure this is not at the expense of your own well-being. You may need to dial back and prioritize your own needs.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

Living in your comfort zone may lead to missed opportunities, Scorpio. You may need to let your risk-taking side show this week. Enjoy the ride.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

You might start to notice you are losing some traction in your love life, Sagittarius. Figure out a way to talk and spend more time together in the days ahead.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

You may believe you can think your way out of a situation this week, Capricorn. But sometimes logic just doesn’t cut it. You may have to use your heart to get to the root.

AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

Take a second look at your talents and your abilities, Aquarius. You may have been selling yourself short for some time. But you can accomplish anything with some effort.

Chetwynd Forest Industries, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.

Public Review and Comment of:

Forest Operating Plan

Notice is hereby given that Chetwynd Forest Industries, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. will make available for public review our proposed Forest Operating Plan for harvest operations within the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area.

The West Fraser Plan will be available for public review and comment at the Chetwynd Office of West Fraser Mills Ltd. (3598 West Fraser Road, Chetwynd, BC) from January 3 to March 4, 2023 during regular office hours. Contact Sean West, RFT at 250-788-4418 for assistance with the review.

Please ensure comments are received by March 4, 2023. Written comments should be addressed to Sean West, Chetwynd Forest Industries, P.O. Box 330, Chetwynd BC, V0C 1J0 or sean.west@westfraser.com

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

Don’t make assumptions about how others see you, Pisces. You have a lot to offer. It’s time to recognize all your strengths.

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JANUARY 26 José Mourinho, Coach (60)

JANUARY 27 Frank Miller, Author (66)

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News, Updates and Events from the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation

Ovintiv continues strong support of the Foundation

Adam Rolick, Ovintiv’s Community Relations Advisor presented the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation with a most generous $20,000 new year’s gift on January 6, 2023 .

“We believe in our commitment to give back to the communities we serve,” says Rolick. “We know that our gift helps the Foundation raise funds for crucial care equipment and other special programs that provide the finest care possible for our community and area.”

The Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation has partnered with Ovintiv since 2004 and is grateful for their continuing support.

Celebrate babies in the Peace with a Precious Footprint

We celebrate the births of all babies in the South Peace! Our Precious Footprints Walls feature a variety of Precious Footprints commemorating births since pioneer times; you may also purchase Precious Footprints for babies born before today’s precious newborns.

Precious Footprints for our commemorative wall are 125.00.

For more information or to purchase a Precious Footprint, please scan or visit our website:

dchospitalfoundation.ca /precious-footprints/

What’s Next... Our Spring Annual Campaign!

You may also purchase an additional keepsake footprint for $25.00.

All proceeds go directly to maintaining and updating the hospital’s maternity ward, ensuring that our newest community members are spending their first moments in the safest, healthiest, and happiest environment possible.

To make a donation or find out more about Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation, please visit our website at dchospitalfoundation.ca

Right: Heather Kohler, Foundation Executive Director, accepts the Ovintiv donation from Adam Rolick, Ovintiv Community Relations Advisor