Dawson Creek Mirror 2023-0209

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104 years and more for Grace Harley

Reports of a fire at Rotary Manor last week were false - the stunning bright blaze was the 104 candles on resident Grace Harley’s birthday cake.

Grace has spent the last 14 years in Mile Zero, hailing from Leaman, Alberta. Prior to Mile Zero, Harley lived in Surrey.

Her husband Ken worked for the City of Dawson Creek, with two daughters, Sandy and Rita.

“She came to Dawson Creek to visit family and never left,” says family. 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

DCCommunity 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

stpauls58@pris.ca

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

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 • 644 105A Ave.

Dawson Creek

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 Bob Rempel 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

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; Contact: 250-782-4888

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Did you know most Mondays sees seniors of Mile Zero gather for lunch at the Senior’s Citizen’s Hall? It’s true. The hall is the home of the South Peace Senior Citizens Association. BROWN

DC RCMP and ICBC help residents protect older vehicles from auto crime

Dawson Creek RCMP and ICBC are launching a new initiative to help curb the theft of older model vehicles in the South Peace.

Residents with pre-2008 vehicles without an anti-theft device can get a free steering wheel lock, while supplies last, by bringing proof of valid BC insurance to the Dawson Creek RCMP Detachment.

We’re working to bring down auto theft rates, but older model vehicles are still being targeted, said Sgt Jaime Moffat Detachment Commander, Dawson Creek RCMP. We’re distributing free steering wheel locks to help address these thefts in our community. Steering wheel locks are the most cost-effective tool we have to prevent the theft of vehicles without immobilizers.

Thieves are constantly looking for any opportunity so we’re asking everyone to be vigilant and proactive in protecting their vehicles, said Doug Mac Donald, road safety and community coordinator for northern BC.

Many older vehicles don’t have immobilizers or other anti-theft devices, which makes them prime targets for thieves. We want to help protect our customers in Dawson Creek by providing free steering wheel locks to prevent these thefts.

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Proud Parents Darwin Yerbury & Jenna

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January 23, 2023

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Toxic drug text alerts now available in the North

You can now sign up to get texts about toxic drugs in the area from Northern Health.

In response to the toxic drug emergency, a new text health alert system has been launched across Northern Health.

“The ability to incorporate the firsthand and witnessed knowledge of peers and partners, first responders and system subscribers is key to ensuring alerts are timely, and informative,” said Dr. Jong Kim, NH Chief Medical Health Officer. “It is our hope that this tool will further empower people who use substances to do so more safely, as part of the ongoing effort to reduce the rates of drug poisonings from an increasingly toxic supply of illicit drugs.”

The system uses text messaging to send alerts as a public health measure to prevent drug poisonings and deaths and provides timely information and up-to-date resources to people who use drugs and community members.

Drug alerts play an important role in empowering people who use drugs to do so more safely. People who use drugs, those who support them, and community members are encouraged to opt-in for toxic drug alerts by texting the keyword JOIN to ALERTS (253787). They will receive toxic drug and drug poisoning alerts and public health alerts.

The Toxic Drug and Health Alerts system also allows subscribers to anonymously submit information that Harm Reduction teams can use to make alerts as informative as possible. This includes information such as the dates and locations of drug overdoses, physical descriptions of the drug and packaging, where the substance was purchased, and what it is believed to be –and can be submitted by texting using the keyword OD.

PEACERIVERREGIONALDISTRICT 2023PARCELTAXROLLREVIEW

Public Notice is hereby given that the Peace River Regional District will be holding a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel meeting at 9:30 am on February 23, 2023 at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC to review any proposed changes to the parcel tax rolls, for the following services:

Charlie Lake Sewer Friesen Sewer

Chilton Sewer

Harper Imperial Sewer

Fort St. John Airport Subdivision WaterKelly Lake Sewer Fort St. John Airport Subdivision SewerRolla Sewer 12 Mile Road Electrification Rolla Dyke

Parcel tax rolls are available for inspection at the Regional District offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St John during regular office hours, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and located at:

1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC and 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC (closed for lunch 12 noon – 1 pm)

The purpose of the parcel tax roll review is to ensure information is correct for billing of property taxes for 2023.

Property owners may request a correction to the parcel tax roll for their own property and only for the following reasons:

a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the tax roll;

b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel;

c) there is an error or omission respecting the taxable area of a parcel;

d) an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

Requests for corrections as noted above must be submitted in writing and must be received by February 21, 2023 to be considered by the panel. Requests may be submitted to the Chief Financial Officer via email at prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca or mail to Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC. V1G 4H8

Telephone inquiries should be directed to Roxanne Shepherd, Chief Financial Officer at (250) 784.3219 or Toll Free at 1.800.670.7773

After locking up first place in the NPHL regular season last week, the Canucks hosted the Falher Pirates for a Thursday night tilt at the Memorial, coming out on the losing end 2-3 in an OT shootout. Playoffs are on the horizon. BROWN

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BERNIER: ‘Forest workers pay price for lack of government action’

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Mike Bernier MLA Peace River South

Forestry helped build British Columbia and the Peace Region into what it is today. For generations it has created revenue for the province and provided people with good jobs to support their families. Forestry has shaped our communities, especially here in rural B.C.

Because of forestry’s long history in the region, the recent news of the local plant closure in Chetwynd has been particularly devastating. That’s almost 200 direct family-supporting jobs in rural B.C., gone. Over in Houston, 300 jobs are disappearing with the temporary closure of the mill there.

The forestry sector that employs so many rural British Columbians, and supports so many families and communities, has been warning government over the past few years. They have been clear that shrinking access to fibre was threatening the economic backbone of our province.

They were clear that the sector and the government could tackle the challenges head-on if they worked together. But they were ignored.

Instead, what we’ve seen is a government that shrugged its shoulders instead of rolling up its sleeves. Their main focus in forestry has been coming up with transition plans for displaced workers and reducing, rather than increasing, the fibre supply for local mills.

That is a recipe for disaster rather than recovery. What’s most unbelievable for a government that claims to be concerned about the environment is that our forests are a renewable resource, especially when managed well. Growing new trees absorbs carbon and contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gases — but this government has made little effort to keep the industry sustainable for the long term.

We see warning signs every day that the current government doesn’t believe in the value of the resource sector. Making sure industries like

forestry, mining, and oil and gas are strong is about keeping our province working, our communities healthy, and our provincial coffers full. You’d think the government would get that, when part of the five-billion-dollar surplus the Premier is planning to spend to try to win the next election comes from higher than expected natural gas revenues.

It’s time for the government to roll up its sleeves and clear the path so our resource sector can thrive and support the women and men building lives in rural B.C. Sadly, I expect them to keep shrugging their shoulders and everyone will pay a heavy price for their inaction.

My constituency office in Dawson Creek is ready to help anyone with any problems with provincial government services. If you’ve hit a roadblock, the office can make inquiries. You can also share your thoughts and ideas by email at mike.bernier.MLA@leg.bc.ca

The Dawson Creek Mirror is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please let us know first. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

We welcome letters to the editor of up to 500 words. All letters must be signed and include a phone number for verification. Unsigned letters will be discarded. For more information about our letters policy please contact Rob Brown at 250-782-4888 or editor@dcdn.ca

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NH President & CEO to retire this year

Cathy Ulrich, President & CEO informed the Northern Health Board of Directors that she is planning to step down into retirement over the course of this year. The Board will begin the process of searching for a new President & CEO at the February 12/13 Board meeting.

Cathy has committed to the Board that she will remain in the role until such time as the Board has successfully recruited to the position. She has also committed to support a transition process once the new President & CEO has been selected and begun in the role.

We would like to thank Cathy for her leadership over the years that she has served the Province as President & CEO of Northern

Health. Northern Health has benefited from Cathy’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of the people and the communities across the North. We look forward to our continued work together for the remaining time she is with Northern Health.

Please join me in thanking Cathy (right), for her many years of service. Once the process to hire a new President & CEO is complete Cathy will be available to reflect on her years of service.

Colleen V. Nyce Chair, Northern Health Board of Directors

PRRD looking for a public appointee for the BC Hydro GO fund

The Peace River Regional District is accepting expressions of interest for a public appointee to represent the PRRD on the BC Hydro GO Fund Committee.

The purpose of the fund is to reduce inequities through financial grants to local non-profit organizations that provide services to children, families and seniors. The program is targeted to support non-profit organizations serving the

communities of Fort. St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Taylor, Chetwynd and residents of the Peace River Regional District (Electoral Areas B, C and E).

The public appointee will join a committee that is charged with funding decisions, fund establishment and annual accountability reporting. Candidates must be locally based in the Peace region, have an understanding

of local needs, existing non-profits and social service program and be fair and transparent.

The Regional District is encouraging all interested residents to review the opportunity on the PRRD’s website, and to submit their applications to prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca before 4pm on February 14, 2023.

The Mirror’s serial comic strip for 2023 will be War on Crime

War on Crime was conceived, at least in part, by FBI director Edgar J. Hoover, who intended it as a public relations exercise. It was designed to counteract the current portrayals of G-men as lone mavericks. Instead, the strip showed the FBI as a formidable and well-oiled organization that was under the direct control of the director.

The strip launched on May 18, 1936 appearing in 45 newspapers. It was written by crime reporter Rex Collier, who was a personal friend of Hoover. The illustrations were initially provided by Kemp Sterrett who after a year was replaced by Jimmy Thompson.

All the stories featured in the War on Crime were real-life cases, and personally vetted by Hoover. The strip chronicled the demise of such infamous characters as: Ma Barker, Baby Face Nelson and John Dillinger.

The strip finished its run on January 22, 1938.

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Former Alberta top doc Hinshaw finds temporary public health post in BC

The former chief medical officer of health in Alberta, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, has a new short-term role as the deputy provincial health officer in British Columbia.

B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, says Hinshaw joins on a six-month contract while the province’s permanent deputy health officer is on temporary assignment.

Hinshaw, who had been the public face of Alberta’s COVID-19

response, was removed from the post last fall shortly after Premier Danielle Smith won office.

A statement from the Ministry of Health says Dr. Andrew Larder, who previously served as a medical health officer at both Fraser and Interior Health, joins Hinshaw, and will also be on temporary assignment over the next several months.

“What do you call this? An Oreo,” former South Peace teacher suspended for racist comments, more

A former teacher who taught in the B.C. Peace region has been suspended for four weeks by the Commissioner for Teacher Regulation for racist comments toward his colleagues and aggressive behaviour toward students.

Commissioner Howard L. Kushner ruled Jan. 12 that Brent Alexander Daniel “failed to model appropriate behaviour expected of an educator” and “jeopardized the physical and emotional safety of students” during a number of incidents at both public and independent schools in the province in 2021 and 2022.

The troubling behaviour began in the Peace River South school district in April 2021 when Daniel grabbed a Grade 8 student who threw a “soft bouncy ball” at his head during gym class at an unnamed school, according to the decision.

Daniel was suspended for 10 days and transferred to a different school after the incident, and

was also required to take anger management classes.

Daniel was later employed at an unnamed independent school operated by a First Nation, where Kushner’s decision says he “omitted” his work experience at the South Peace school district on his resume.

In November 2022, the decision says Daniel made several racist comments toward his Black teaching colleagues.

In one instance, he stood between two teachers and asked, “What do you call this?” He answered, “an Oreo,” according to the decision.

In another incident, Daniel disparaged a colleague who was walking by him while wearing a mask and said, “I’d better put away my valuables.” When his colleague questioned why, Daniel responded, “a black man wearing a mask,” the decision said.

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Kimberly“Kim”Wellington

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, Jeff, Jay, Melissa, Susan, Debra, Simon and Nicholas.

SpecialBudgetMeeting

Notice is given that the Board of the Peace River Regional District will consider the first draft of 2023 Budgets for all of the many functions and services operated by the Peace River Regional District at its Special Budget Meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 starting at 10 am at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. The public is welcome to attend, or is invited to watch the meeting via livestream on the Regional District’s Facebook page, @OfficialPRRD.

The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the webpage on Friday, February 17th – check it out!

If you have any questions, please call the office at 250-784-3200. www.prrd.bc.ca

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CN Police remind motorists of rail crossing safety

Not only is it dangerous to disregard signals/ signs at railroad crossings, but it is illegal.

Section 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act – BC, states that all motorists must obey the signs and control devices at crossings. Please take the time to be aware of your surroundings and watch for railway crossings in your community.

The CN Police Service will be on patrol in your community and want to send a strong safety reminder to NOT trespass onto railway tracks/property. Be aware of your surroundings and Look, Listen, Live!

In 2022, 233 incidents occurred in Canada, resulting in 53 fatalities and 72 serious injuries. Disregard for railroad crossing signals and gates and distracted driving were the main causes of those accidents. Source: Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

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Firms pick up award for Taylor Bridge repairs

Three companies are being recognized by the province for recent repairs to the Taylor Bridge.

Hatch Ltd., Charter Project Delivery Inc., and T.Y. Lin International Canada Ltd. shared a 2023 engineering award of excellence from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, for their work repairing a gusset plate on the span connecting the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek regions.

The ministry says the companies, working as an engineering team, found and fixed the weakened plate “while keeping one lane of the bridge open for several consecutive nights during the repair.”

“While conducting engineering investigations for the future of the Taylor Bridge Project using computer models and inspections of thousands of structural elements, the team detected an understrength gusset plate on a main load path of the bridge,” the ministry said.

Trains and cars do not mix. Never race a train to the crossing – even if you tie, you lose. Be aware that trains cannot stop quickly. Even if the locomotive engineer sees you, a train can take up to 2 km or more to stop. That’s 18 football fields!

Never drive around lowered gates – it is illegal and extremely dangerous.

Do not get trapped on the tracks; proceed through a railroad crossing only if you are sure you can completely clear the crossing without stopping. Remember, the train is much wider than the tracks on both sides. If You Can’t Fit – Don’t Commit!

If your vehicle stalls on a track & a train is approaching, exit the vehicle immediately and move quickly AWAY from the tracks in the direction from which the train is coming. Contact the railway company concerned for assistance.

Check the back of the Cross buck (X) or the automatic signal post for a yellow bumper sticker. This will have the 24/7 Emergency contact number for CN or CP to report an incident involving the railway. This sticker will soon be replaced by a blue sign posted on the crossing signal pole editor@dcdn.ca

BC takes steps on drug decriminalization

The Province is taking a critical step to end the shame and stigma that prevents people with substance-use challenges from reaching out for life-saving help as B.C.’s decriminalization of people who use drugs comes into effect on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Health Canada granted the Province of B.C. a subsection 56(1) exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to decriminalize people who use drugs. Beginning Jan. 31, 2023, until Jan. 31, 2026, adults (18 and older) in B.C. will not be subject to criminal charges if they possess a small amount of certain illegal drugs for personal use.

“We know criminalization drives people to use alone. Given the increasingly toxic drug supply, using alone can be fatal,” said Jennifer Whiteside, B.C.’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. “Decriminalizing people who use drugs breaks down the fear and shame associated with substance use and ensures they feel safer reaching out for life-saving supports. This is a vital step to get more people connected to the services and supports as the Province continues to add them at an unprecedented rate.”

This exemption does not mean drugs are legalized. The drugs included in the exemption remain illegal; however, adults who are found in possession of

a cumulative total of as much as 2.5 grams of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA for personal use will no longer be arrested, charged or have their drugs seized, if abiding by the scope and conditions of the exemption. Instead, police will offer information on available health and social supports, as well as local treatment and recovery options.

Former AB top doc Hinshaw working for BC

Dr. Deena Hinshaw — Alberta’s former chief medical officer of health who was lionized then pilloried as the face of the province’s COVID-19 response — has landed a new, short-term role in British Columbia doing public health planning.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, says Hinshaw joins on a six-month contract while that province’s permanent deputy health officer is on temporary assignment.

Hinshaw is to work with Dr. Andrew Larder, who previously served as a medical health officer at B.C.’s Fraser Health Authority and Interior Health, to help strengthen B.C.’s response to public health emergencies.

“The toxic drug crisis, the

COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing responses to heat, wildfires and outbreaks have shown just how critically important the work we do in public health is in supporting and protecting people and communities throughout B.C.,” Henry said in a statement Wednesday.

Hinshaw “was a key leader in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in (Alberta),” she added.

In a written statement, Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping said: “We thank Dr. Hinshaw for her service and wish her well in her new role.”

Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley said Hinshaw’s sojourn west highlights a disturbing trend of

health professionals rejecting the chaos and questionable policy direction in her province’s health system under the United Conservative Party government.

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LemonPoppySeed PoundCake

Makes 1 cake or 6 mini pound cakes

11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

11⁄2 cups granulated sugar

2 tablespoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

1 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

3⁄4 cup (11⁄2 sticks) butter, softened (do not substitute margarine)

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

4 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon Pantry Double Strength Vanilla Powdered sugar (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Spray Stoneware Fluted Pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt in a stainless, twoquart mixing bowl; mix well. In a stainless four-quart mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese on high speed of handheld mixer for 1 minute, or until blended (mixture will form a stiff paste).

2. In a small batter bowl, whisk eggs, milk and vanilla until blended. Add egg mixture to cream cheese mixture in four additions, beating 2 minutes after each addition. (Do not undermix).

3. Pour batter into pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes. Loosen cake from sides of pan; carefully invert onto a stackable cooking rack, keeping pan over cake. Cool completely.

4. Place cake on serving platter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or prepare glaze, if desired.

For glaze: Combine 11⁄2 cups powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make a thick frosting. Spread glaze over top of cake. TF232720

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3520 Horses & Tack

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4025 Health Services

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Mile Zero Denture Clinic

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4530 Hotels/ Motels

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School District No.59 (Peace River South)

Certified Journeyman Electrician

There is (1) permanent position vacant for a Certified Journeyman Electrician 40 hr/week This position is based in Dawson Creek.

We offer competitive wages, and good working conditions. Those interested should apply in writing to the undersigned no later than 11:00 a.m., February 13, 2023. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Wade Simlik at (250) 782-2417. Applications can be obtained by calling the School District Office or downloading an application form from our web site at https://www.sd59.bc.ca/employment Successful completion of a Criminal Record Search is a requirement, if employed.

Wade Simlik, Director of Operations

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5520

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TAKE NOTICE THAT; any One with a prior, equal, or superior right, interest, CONDUCT, treaty or Convention in/to/ for/of the NAME and property of: DILIP KUMAR BISWAS and/or DILIPKUMAR BISWAS Estate, or: CINDY MAE AGNES CARSCADDEN and/or CARSCADDEN, CINDY MAE AGNES; in any style or variation thereof capable to confuse, suspend or clog said NAME, Title and/or Estate is hereby WARRANTED to present their said claim to Witness: Stephen John, Grant. c/o: 7455 Rodger Road, Merville BC, V0R2M0 before expiration of twenty-eight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

5520

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TAKE NOTICE THAT; any One with a prior, equal, or superior right, interest, CONDUCT, treaty or Convention in/ to/for/of the NAME and property of: STEPHEN JOHN GRANT and/ or GRANT, STEPHEN JOHN Estate, or: HILARY DIANNE SARA GRANT and/or GRANT, HILARY DIANNE SARA; in any style or variation thereof capable to confuse, suspend or clog said NAME, Title and/or Estate is hereby WARRANTED to present their said claim to Witness: Cindy Mae Agnes, Carscadden. c/o: 113 - 2300 Mansfield Dr, Courtenay BC, V9N 3S3 before expiration of twenty-eight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

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6730 Local Marketplace

Canadian Tire

11628 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-9552

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

10020 Parkhill Dr

Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-3371

Home Hardware Building Centre

1628 Alaska Ave

Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-7891

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M&M Meat Market

11612 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-5525

Safeway Liquor Mile 0 10100 8th St #300

Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-6255

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

Sobey’s/Safeway 11216 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-2253

6730 Local Marketplace

The Brick 11616 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-7822

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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

NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Dawson Creek intends to dispose of the following lands at the 2023 Assessed Value or posted price as noted:

ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20

Excessive spending in recent days may have you feeling nervous about your finances, Aries. In addition to bills, you could be waiting to be reimbursed. Be patient.

TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21

Taurus, you may have been working so hard you haven’t had time to spend with family and friends lately. Clear your calendar and make some time for recreation.

GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21

This week you may lock yourself behind closed doors and enjoy some alone time for a change, Gemini. Relax with a good book or binge watch some television.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

A friendship could be tested when you get into a quarrel over money, Cancer. You each have different philosophies on spending. Try to see both sides.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

Philosophy and religious principles are of interest to you lately, Leo. Explore the metaphysical and dive into these subjects with all of your energy.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Virgo, you could be longing for a vacation, so why not make it happen? If you’ve socked away some cash, put it towards a trip to recharge and relax.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

Make an effort to reconnect with someone you have known a long time who has become absent from your life. Resolve to maintain this connection in the years ahead.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

Honest communication can take you through a rough patch you might be having with your romantic partner, Scorpio. Speak openly and honestly to resolve the issue.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

Keep your eyes focused on the future, Sagittarius. It’s easy to dwell on what happened in the past, but that won’t matter much in the grand scheme of things.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

A miscommunication could find you spending money you just don’t have right now, Capricorn. This may be an instance when you need to seek a professional to sort it all out.

AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

Aquarius, a project that has been on the calendar for some time finally gets completed. It has been a long time coming, but the results are better than you expected.

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

Go through some old photos and reminisce, Pisces. It can be a quiet way to spend a day or two and enjoy the memories.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

FEBRUARY 5 Darren Criss, Actor (36)

FEBRUARY 6 Charlie Heaton, Actor (29)

FEBRUARY 7 Chris Rock, Comic (58)

FEBRUARY 8 Jaden Hossler, Singer (22)

FEBRUARY 9 Michael B. Jordan, Actor (36)

Anyone interested in acquiring any or all of the Lands may submit a proposal in writing to the Corporate Officer, 10105 – 12A Street, P.O. Box 150, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G4. Information concerning the Lands may also be obtained by contacting the Corporate Officer, Brenda Ginter at 250-784-3614 or bginter@dawsoncreek.ca. This is not an invitation to tender or a request for proposals. The City of Dawson Creek may accept or reject any or all proposals submitted in response to this notice.

Brenda Ginter, Corporate Officer

FEBRUARY 10 Elizabeth Banks, Actress (49)

FEBRUARY 11 Jennifer Aniston, Actress (54)

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