Dawson Creek Mirror 2023-0323

Mile Zero Judokans come back with medals from Edm.

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

21 Judokans from Mile Zero Judo Club were in Edmonton last week for the International Judo Championships.

Team Leader and Sensei with the club Isabelle Gelinas says competitions like this are the only way to become good at competing.

“Learn to manage the stress and

the excitement of such a big venue, and learned to adapt to travels and new surrounding and still be able to perform,” she says.

“From what foods work well for you as a competitor to adapting to fighters you’ve never met before.”

Gelinas also notes hitting the road and competing against others is a fantastic way for them to decide how they’re doing in general.

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“With applying everything they have learned so far. Measured themselves against fighters the same size, same age, and similar rank.”

The tournament was held at the West Edmonton Mall.

“(It was) super fun for everyone but also huge! I think total turnout for the weekend was 1005 competitors.”

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Jodi Rushton, Sienna McCorkell, Shad Potts, Isabelle Gelinas (Sensei and Team Leader) each picked up medals in Edmonton last

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 | 11AM

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: 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)

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Pouce Coupe post office break-in investigation

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

Canada Post officials confirm an incident is under investigation at the Pouce Coupe Post Office.

“We can confirm an incident of vandalism occurred at the Pouce Coupe Post Office before it opened on Wednesday, March 15,” note Canada Post officials

We

adding since the local RCMP unit is investigating, it would be inappropriate to comment further or provide details.

One reader told the Dawson Creek Mirror it appears items stolen from the Post Office were found throughout the village, while another notes a video may have captured the thief(s) or vehicle(s) used.

financial

“Customers who believe they have not received a piece of lettermail should contact the sender,” says Lisa Liu with Canada Post media relations.

“If they believe a parcel delivery is missing they should contact Canada Post’s Customer Service so that we can look into it and potentially work with the sender,

who may initiate a claim with Canada Post,” she adds.

“They should also contact the sender to begin their claim for a refund or have the parcel sent to them again. Customers concerned about identity fraud should contact the Canadian AntiFraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.”

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30,000 Real Estate Agents

5,900 Mortgage Brokers

636 Registered Pension Plans

32 Credit Unions

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Alberta earthquake felt in Dawson Creek

Thursday morning

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

A pair of earthquakes and aftershocks originating near Reno, AB was felt in Dawson Creek this morning.

Earthquakes Canada lists the events between 4.1 and 4.6. The first quake hit at 8:46am, and was centred about 30 kilometres outside Reno

It says it had a magnitude of 4.5, while the second one measured 4.6.

A report by the Canadian Press says there have been several reports of people feeling the tremors, which were about five kilometres underground.

There were a series of earthquakes reported in the same Reno, Alberta area in November of 2022. editor@dcdn.ca

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OPINION: intimidated by experts

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Merlin Nichols Columnist

– In the pay of power.

When was the last time you made a moral decision without looking back to see if someone was looking back to see what you were going to choose to be?

A few days ago, I listened to an expert testifying before the Arizona State Legislature lecturing the lawmakers on the reason they fund public education in the state.

This expert qualified herself by flaunting her Master of something or other degree.

“I have a master’s degree,” she intoned boastfully, and thereby am qualified to instruct you on why we must insist that children go to public schools.

Parents are not qualified to decide what is best for their children. Huh (my response)?

Certainly not qualified even to question the school boards on curriculum content or other school requirements.

Leave that to the experts. We who know what children should be learning are the only ones who should be deciding on curriculum and other requirements.

Children are in school to be socialized according to the current ideology.

Oh yes, math and language skills will also be taught.

But we stress that parents must give way without protest to the experts on decisions about schooling.

small-farm-country Saskatchewan, we had separate, clearly defined, well-screened biffies out back. With not even a thought of a communal biffy between.

We were satisfied. And we grew up, looking straight ahead, and went out to make our way in an exciting world. Now the world is just plain scary.

And now we look sideways and over our shoulders to see who is listening to our pronouns.

Instead of making our own decisions as befits sentient human beings, we wait for the school board or the government or the health authority to decide for us.

As if we do not know how to bring up our own flesh and blood to be decent, thinking, creative citizens.

As though we don’t know how to decide for ourselves what is best for ourselves.

Problem: perhaps we’ve abdicated our human responsibility to the point that making our own decisions is approaching absolute zero.

Granted, it is now dangerous.

just shrug your shoulders, if you have any, and be happy? It’s the way of the world in 2023 and beyond – it seems.

Unless…

Let me think…

Unless you rise in righteous indignation and throw the change agents out of office at the ballot box, at the first opportunity, at the polling station nearest your residence.

Unless you commit to home educating your offspring – hardly an option for many worried parents. (Did you notice I wrote ‘educating’ and not ‘schooling’ – there a worldchanging difference?)

Unless you avoid public libraries, swimming pools, and other places of common access.

Unless you are content to be a second-class citizen in Oh Canada while you continue to pay the taxes of the first.

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This was the gist of her lecture which, frankly, I found highly disturbing – not so much because the expert holds to these woke ideas, which she is entitled as a free agent to have and to hold, but because the State Legislature gave her the time of day. Clearly, our elected representatives are not free from the tightening, frightening grasp of those who boast themselves as experts.

Sadly, the same ideology seems to have taken a vice-like grip on the education system in our Canada, once strong and free.

When I was a boy, strong and free and eager to learn in our oneteacher-one-room-multi-multi-grade, log-construction schoolhouse in

To stand between your prepubescent child and the government or its agents when your child has been coopted by wokism could land you in jail.

Or render you childless.

Take your pick.

Children now have the right to choose irreversible mutilating surgical and chemical procedures before they have the right to vote for their favorite school board candidates.

And you, Mom and Dad, have lost much ability, though you have the right, to effective or affective protest. The most recent heavy hands have come down in Calgary, but you can be sure others are not far behind.

And you, Mom and Dad, why not

But I submit that there is an option: cease to be intimidated. Find out what is happening in our country and stand up to the experts and their proxies in elected office.

Make that moral decision without looking back to see if someone is looking back to see what you are going to choose to be.

By the way, we’ll end this rant with a word from the Ancients: “Train up your children in the way they should go and when they are old, they will not depart from it.”

Please notice how I adjusted the pronoun to be inclusive without doing violence to our English language, without bending the knee to wokism, without asking permission of the experts, and without changing the intent of the Ancients.

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Bulterys House opens doors for regional pregnancy support

Rob Brown

editor@dcdn.ca

Dale Bumstead thanked many for support and helping finish the Bulterys House.

The project is a long gestating refurbishment of the former of Dr. Octaaf Bulterys into a support home for families and to provide additional accommodations to health care professionals in Dawson Creek and the Peace Region.

Just prior to COVID-19, the South Peace Health Services Society partnered with the Lake View Credit Union.

“When the South Peace Health Services Society brought this project to our attention, our board and staff were eager to be involved,” said Lori Archibald, CEO of Lake View Credit Union at the time.

In June of 2020 organizers noted the project had stalled and was just over 70 percent completed.

“What we have been able to do is partner with businesses who care about the community,” said chair of the South Peace Health Services Society Bumstead, adding the building will be managed by Dawson Creek Society for Community Living staff.

“We have an operating plan and agreement in place,” said Bumstead adding support has been incoming and ongoing from throughout the Peace region, from the PRRD who helped pay off the

group’s mortgage/loan, and the Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge who fundraised $10K for the project.

PRRD chair Leonard Hiebert said the support made sense.

“For us, removing the mortgage was a no brainer,” he said.

Bumstead said the facility is now open for business. editor@dcdn.ca

The phrase ‘Love one another’ is so wise. By loving one another, we invest in each other and ourselves. Perhaps someday, when we need someone to care for us, it may not come from the person we expect, but from the person we least expect.

STARS provides update to City

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

Representatives from STARS Air Ambulance are presenting this morning to City of Dawson Creek officials with a 2022 update.

Glenda Farnden, Senior Municipal Relations Liaison and Jon Gogan, Provincial Director, Northern & Central Alberta Operations, STARS are on hand.

“The City of Dawson Creek is part of PRRD partnership supporting STARS since we brought a base to Grande Prairie 16 years ago,” said Farnden adding both cities and counties are working together.

“Urban and rural together are supporting each other and

STARS with a fixed rate or multi year grants. Dawson Creek is part of united municipal effort that ensures we all have access to robust safety network.”

Jon Gogan, Provincial Director, Northern & Central Alberta Operations, said the new helicopters are nothing but a plus. It was noted since 2010, 69 people within the PRRD, including 31 with Dawson Creek postal codes have flown STARS as patients – with access to hospital care across western Canada.

“STARS is such an amazing program and important part of our area,” said mayor Darcy Dober.

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Caregivers:figuring outlegalmatters

There are about 15 million people caring for and supporting the thousands of Canadians who have Alzheimer’s. As a caregiver, you may feel reluctant to take the long-term view on such matters, but the sooner you undertake some legal planning, the more the person with dementia can participate in important decisions.

There are two main areas where legal planning comes into play. They both require some kind of assessment of legal capacity in order to determine whether the person with Alzheimer’s understands the consequences of their actions in making legal decisions. A visit to a lawyer can clarify all the legal needs that should be taken care of.

The agent, or designate, is able to make decisions about the assets and income of the person with Alzheimer’s. A successor, or backup, and even a third successor agent should be chosen as well, in case the designate is unable to perform their duties. As long as the person with dementia is deemed to have legal capacity, the agent may not override any of his or her decisions, even if they seem contentious.

This is an important step in advance planning. When the person with Alzheimer’s can no longer reasonably make decisions about treatment, care facilities, and healthcare professionals, the agent may do so instead. Making a living will is essential as well; this document allows the person with dementia to decide in advance which kinds of interventions they don’t want to undergo and specify other end-of-life decisions.

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Plus, get one-on-one job support at your local WorkBC Centre.

Youth group planning big 2023

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

Bryce Wisekal with Young Life in Dawson Creek wants the public to know the organization was not a casualty of COVID-19. Wisekal says the group is winding up for a busy 2023 – but is short in its volunteer base.

“We still meet up with 15 to 20 kids in Dawson Creek each week,” he says.

“We want to spread the word that we haven’t left.”

The outfit has a May 6 dessert banquet – seeing youth in the

program bake desserts for the evening.

“This summer in July we are planning on sending 21 kids to the Rockridge camp in Princeton BC. We meet every second Monday at the First Baptist Church in Dawson Creek – at promptly 5:19pm

Wisekal has been with the organization since 2016 when he joined as a volunteer. The organization has been operating in Dawson Creek since 1991.

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SD59 Kindergarten fall 2023 registration is now open

Schools in SD59 are now accepting Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year.

Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our learning spaces.

All children who will be five years old by December 31, 2023 (children born in 2018) are eligible for the Kindergarten program beginning September 2023. Please visit the Kindergarten Registration

page for more information.

Please call your local school to set up an appointment for Kindergarten registration. If you are unsure about what school to register at please use the catchment area map.

When registering your child, you will need to provide your child’s birth certificate, healthcare card, and proof of residency.

Mile Zero Judokans come back with medals from Edmonton

from the front -

Picking up medals from the club were Shawn Henry with a bronze, Shad Potts - silver, Jodi Rushton - silver, Sienna McCorkell - gold, and Isabelle Gelinas - gold.

This was the club’s first Edmonton international judo championship in three years after a COVID-19 break.

The club is headed to Prince George for a regional tournament on April 1.

“Our club is tentatively holding its own smaller regional tournament on April 29 but still waiting for confirmation on the venue,” Gelinas says.

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DC RCMP: did you notice anything strange on Jan. 24?

RCMP seek information regarding an unusual interaction between a man and two women on 10th Street between 102nd Avenue and 103rd Avenue on January 24, 2023.

On February 2 police were alerted to a violent interaction that occurred between two women and one male on 10th street. The interaction was reported to have occurred at approximately 6:45 pm on January 24. Police are seeking any information regarding a male and female dressed in all black with their faces covered and any vehicles they may be associated to.

If you noticed any strange incidents during this time, and at this location please contact the Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700 or if you wish to remain anonymous please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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Members of Mile Zero Judo (back) Christina, Abigail, Dorothy, Lydia, Dominic, Beckett, Xander, Cian, Crozzley, Seth, Maggie, as well as Andy, Julian (front) in Edmonton last week fro competition. MILE ZERO JUDO

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Meet and greet for independent care aides

Francesa Hazel Serpa

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

A get together is being planned at Networks Ministries for independent care aids in the region.

Proud Parents

Sipe. The admission to the event is a donation of two canned good items for Networks’ food bank.

Length: 55cm

Weight: 7lbs10oz

Time: 11:40am

Tasha Brekkas and Michael Serpa and Big Brother Cassio Hometown: DawsonCreek,BC

“We have some great ideas to help with home care and caring for loved ones,” says organizer Susan

The event is slated for April 4 from 6:30 to 7:30pm. For more information or to register – text 250-689-0589 or email sipe@live. com editor@dcdn.ca

Court Docket, March 6 to 10

• TOTH, Joel Dustin (born 1981) was sentenced to 7 days jail for breach of a release order in Fort St. John on April 21, 2022.

• SCOTT, Jesse Carman (born 1980) was given a suspended sentence of one year probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault committed in Fort St. John on Dec. 17, 2022.

• COLLINS, Tyrell James (born 1988) was sentenced to time served with 12 months probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge on charges of both assault and causing a disturbance committed in Fort St. John on Aug. 19, 2022.

• CLARKE, Joel Allan Bryce (born 1991) was granted a conditional discharge and given 18 months probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for making harassing communication in Fort St. John on Oct. 16, 2021.

• BENNETT, Shaymus Naulan (born 1992) was given a suspended sentence of 18 months probation for theft over $5000 committed in Fort St. John on Aug. 14, 2021; sentenced to time served for breach of release order in Baldonnel on June 25, 2022; sentenced to time served, ordered to submit a DNA sample, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for uttering threats, and sentenced to time served and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer in Fort St. John on Aug. 12, 2022; sentenced to time served and given a one-year criminal driving prohibition for impaired driving in Fort St. John on Aug. 6, 2021; sentenced to time served for theft over $5000 committed in Fort St. John on April 2021; and sentenced to time served and given a one-year criminal driving prohibition for refusing to

provide a breath sample in on Dec. 21, 2022.

• HALL, Andrew Evan (born 1981) was sentenced to 6 months probation, fined $1000 under the Motor Vehicle Act, and assessed a $150 victim surcharge for a lesser included charge of driving without reasonable consideration in Fort St. John on Oct. 3, 2020; sentenced to time served with two years probation and ordered to submit a DNA sample for forcible confinement in Fort St. John in 2020.

• ATTACHIE, Trisha Yvonne (born 1987) was fined $2500, given a oneyear criminal driving prohibition, and assessed

a $100 victim surcharge for refusing to provide a breath sample in Fort St. John on Jan. 7, 2022.

• VAYKOVICH, Colin David (born 1992) was fined $600 under the Motor Vehicle Act and assessed a $90 victim surcharge for driving without driver’s licence in Chetwynd on Feb. 17, 2020.

• GALLANT, Mark Anthony (born 1987) was fined $2250, subject to forfeiture and assessed a $15 victim surcharge on a charge hunting wildlife out of season in Fort St. John on Sept. 13, 2020.

• MOULD, Bryce (born 1999) was sentenced to one year probation, fined

$750, and assessed a $225 victim surcharge on a lesser included charge of taking/occupying a vehicle without the consent of its owner in Fort Nelson on Dec. 26, 2022.

• WALKER, Darlin Mae (born 1991) was sentenced to 12 months probation, fined $1000 under the Motor Vehicle Act, and assessed a $150 victim surcharge for a lesser included charge of driving without reasonable consideration in Fort St. John on Feb. 27, 2021.

• SEYFERT, Lucas Sebastian Theodore (born 1992) was issued a 12-month $100 recognizance after allegation of causing fear

of injury or damage to property in Fort St. John on April 9, 2022.

• BISENBERGER, Brittany Ann Bisenberger (born 1989) was granted a conditional discharge and given 9 months probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breach of recognizance in Dawson Creek on Dec. 14, 2021.

• APSASSIN, Donald Eric (born 1976) was issued a one-year $100 recognizance after allegation of causing fear of injury or damage to property in Blueberry River on July 25, 2021.

Start making reservations to camp at Canada’s national parks in BC

Reservations for national parks in B.C. open up throughout March, with the earliest sites available to reserve on March 13 and the latest on March 29. Dates for when sites will be available for camping are also available. Parks Canada campsites in other provinces have a similar spread of reservation dates.

Reservations open at Fort Langley National Historic Site on March 13th at 8 a.m.

Reservations open at Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site on March 13th at 8 a.m.

Reservations open at Glacier National Park on March 13th at 8 a.m.

Reservations open at Gulf Islands National Park Reserve on March 13th at 8 a.m.

Reservations open at Kootenay National Park on March 29th at 7 a.m.

Reservations open at Mount Revelstoke National Park on March 13th at 8 a.m.

Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2506, 2023

When: April 3, 2023 |6:00 PM

Where: Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre

4552 North Access Road

Chetwynd B.C

For More

Information:

Contact: Development Services

250-784-3200

Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773

Email: planning@prrd.bc.ca

View applications at: www.prrd.bc.ca

Jackfish Lake Area District Lot 3093 Peace River District Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan BCP38359

Address: 2959 Sawchuk Road

The Peace River Regional District is hosting a meeting to discuss the proposed Zoning Amendment.

Proposal: To rezone the property from A-2 (Large Agricultural Holdings) zone to R-4 (Residential 4) zone and A-1 (Small Agricultural Holdings) zone

Reservations open at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on March 13th at 8 a.m. (except for the West Coast Trail, which opens on March 25 at 8 a.m.)

Reservations open at Yoho National Park on March 29th at 7 a.m. (except Lake O’Hara camping, which opens March 28 at 7 a.m.)

For backcountry camping in Kootenay and Yoho national parks, reservations open up on March 22 at 7 a.m.

The Berg Lake Trail is currently open for winter use until March 31, 2023. PARKS BC

Opportunity for Review and Comment

BC TIMBER SALES – PEACE-LIARD BUSINESS AREA

Members of the public are invited to provide comments on BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Peace-Liard Business Area’s proposed operating plan for forest harvesting operations and planned road deactivations within the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area and Tree Farm License 48.

The plan will be available for viewing by video conference or in person at the BC Timber Sales Office, 9000 17th Street, Dawson Creek, B.C., VIG 4A4, from March 20 to May 21, 2023, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The plan will also be available for viewing online at: http://ow.ly/rHOl50NifYJ

BCTS welcomes feedback and input regarding this plan from March 20 to May 21, 2023. To arrange to view the plan outside of normal business hours or to schedule a video conference, contact Adrienne Pierre, Planning Forester, at 250 997-7281 or Colin Langlois, Planning Forester, at 250 795-4255

Comments must be made in writing and received no later than 8:30 a.m., May 22, 2023. Written comments should be sent to Adrienne Pierre at the address above or via email to: tpl.ref@gov.bc.ca.

The Campbell Cup quest continued for the Dawson Creek Kodiaks - up 2-1 as of press time last week in the series against the Falher Pirates. BROWN

Shazam II: Fury of the Gods

There are children and youth in your community who need temporary, nurturing homes. We have an urgent need for foster caregivers who are:

• First Nations, Metis, Inuit

• Interested in providing care for sibling groups

• Passionate about engaging and caring for youth

• Interested in supporting children and youth who identify as LGBTQ2S+

• Skilled in caring for children and youth with complex support needs

• Interested in providing weekend respite care for children and youth

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

Forgetting the advance reporting on the cameo – when the film opens with Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren in similar garb – you know a Wonder Woman cameo is likely on the horizon.

Shazam’s back story of “all the power, but none of the experience of Superman,” is explored here perhaps more than in the first film. Captain Marvel and the rest of the Marvel family are the joke of Philadelphia – and are looking for some superhero redemption.

The film is a markedly different tone than Black Adam from last fall, or even ‘the last couple immature but better than the first two’ Thor movies.

The character relationships are not that developed here –despite the hero versions of the kids getting much more screen time. With the exception of main sidekick Freddy – there is little character development.

The films does seem to straddle between the existing DC Universe, the Black Adam push, and the upcoming Flash movie. It is a big budget spectacle playing this week in the Creek.

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Ian Welsh 1944-2023

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Ian was born on Thursday, January 20, 1944 in Lanark, Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1967. Ian passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Dawson Creek. Ian went home, trusting in God and filled with gratitude. His very last words were a request, no, a command, to me, Sheila, his wife: “Tell them how grateful I am.” He repeated these six words three times, starting with a soft voice and by the third time, he spoke them loudly, with all the breath he had in him. Who am I to tell? All the people who touched Ian’s life. You will probably be the same people who met Ian and were touched by his life, I know because I, myself, was one of these people. I asked my good friend, Judy Boyer, another one of these people, to write the following poem to help broadcast Ian’s request:

Tell Them

From the very first breath I drew on this earth

My life has been touched by God’s gracious hand, The people He sent enriched my life so, Tell them how grateful I am.

From a tiny wee babe in my dear mother’s arms

To a toddler, a child, a boy, then a man.

I’ve been carried along by the people of God.

Tell them how grateful I am.

The people who shared in my journey through life, There for a moment or through my life span; My family, career, my friends old and new

Tell them how grateful I am.

Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

Daniel“Dan”JohnWilliamMcPhail

Dan McPhail, resident of Beaverlodge, AB, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at home in Beaverlodge, at the age of 75 years.

Dan was born on April 3, 1947, in Edmonton, AB. In the early 1950s, the family settled in the Yukon. At the age of 16, he joined the army and served in Germany for 3 years as a NATO peacekeeper. He married Susan in 1973, in Whitehorse, YT. They lived in various communities in British Columbia and retired in Beaverlodge in 2019.

Dan was a skilled mechanic, plying his trade all across British Columbia, and the Yukon. His talents translated to a craftsman in his woodshop where he turned out countless treasures and passed on his knowledge.

A life of adventure from early travels overseas to his annual ATV trips in the mountains kept his spirit young. Piloting his small plane in the skies of the North was a dream of Dan’s that he cherished.

Dan is survived by his wife Susan; children: John (Natalie), and Katie (Neal); grandchildren: Aislin, Conor, Renee, and Dan; siblings: Donna, Rod, Charles, and Susan. He was predeceased by his parents John and Rose McPhail, and sister Rhonda.

Dan will be missed by many.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.beaverlodgefuneralservice.com

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/ South Peace Historical Society Meetings

Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the

more info.

Meatless meals can be crowd favorites

SeaBassTacos

Makes 8 tacos

33⁄4 ounces tempura flour

33⁄4 fluid ounces soda water

7 ounces sea bass fillets, skin removed, deboned and cut into 3⁄4- x 11⁄2-inch strips

Vegetable oil for frying

Sea salt

Kimchi salsa

31⁄2 ounces cabbage kimchi, chopped into 1⁄4-inch pieces

3⁄4 ounce tomato, diced into 1⁄4-inch pieces

3⁄4 ounces pickled jalapeños, diced into 1⁄4-inch pieces

Slaw

Classifieds

4 teaspoons yuzu juice

3 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise

1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced

1⁄2 cucumber, deseeded and julienned

1⁄2 Asian pear, peeled and julienned

To serve

8 taco shells (5 inches in diameter)

8 teaspoons sour cream

1 small tomato, finely diced Baby coriander (cilantro)

First, make the kimchi salsa. In a medium bowl, toss together the kimchi, tomato and jalapeños until evenly mixed, then set aside.

Next, to make the slaw, whisk the yuzu juice and mayonnaise together in a medium bowl. Stir in the red onion, cucumber and pear. Cover and leave in the fridge.

Half fill a heavy-based saucepan with oil and heat to 350 F.

Make the tempura batter just before frying. In a bowl, whisk together the tempura flour and soda water, making sure to keep it lumpy.

Salt the sea bass on both sides. Working in batches, dip the fish into the tempura batter, and fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the batter is golden brown and the fish is cooked. Place on a rack to drain off any excess oil and keep warm while you cook the rest.

Heat the taco shells according to the packet instructions.

Line the shells up on a plate and add a piece of the fish to each one. Top with the slaw and then the salsa. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, diced tomato and baby coriander. PC232706

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• Strong understanding of accounting principles and experience preparing financial statements

• Full cycle accounting including but not limited to A/R, A/P,payroll, costing, general ledger, bank reconciliations, month end in-house financial statements for multiple companies. Responsible for the filing of required government (GST,PST,EHT,T5018,source deductions, WCB) and union remits, T4 issuance, administration of company Group Benefits Plan. Office duties include banking, purchase of office supplies and office forms, ICBC fleet renewals.

• Minimum of a Diploma in Accounting & Finance or equivalent required and 5 years experience in full cycle accounting

• Experience with computerized accounting system - working knowledge of Sage 300 an asset

• Experience with creating and managing schedules such as prepaid expense, fixed asset depreciation and accruals

• Proficient in microsoft office including excel, word, outlook

• Valid drivers license and vehicle

• Ability to read, write, speak English

• Very organized with excellent attention to detail

Long term training in every aspect of our accounting and office administration will be provided

JobTypes: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits: Extended Health, Dental, Weekly Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and AD & D

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1130 Meeting Place

PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Saturday/month, 1:30pm, NAR Park in the small annex. Getting started on family tree research, need help? Come learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists. New members welcome. For more info call Lynn: 250-7824058, Anne: 250-7827137. peacecountryroots.ca

TOPS 3907: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meet Thursday mornings 9:30 am New Beginnings Baptist Church 1022118th St. Phone Marge 780-864-5205 for more info.

1165 Volunteers

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1215 General Employment Northern Dental will require a Hygienist for Maternity leave starting May 1, 2023. Contact Northern Dental 250-782-3331 for further information can be full time or part-time.

HANDYMAN WANTED IN ARRAS AREA FOR OCCASIONAL LIGHT JOBS. CALL TO DISCUSS. 250-719-9272

Northern Dental will require a Hygienist for Maternity leave starting May 1, 2023. Contact Northern Dental 250-782-3331 for further information can be full time or part-time.

School District No.59 (Peace River South)

Education Assistants

School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is accepting applications for Casual, Temporary and Regular Education Assistants in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge.

School District No. 59 (PRS) has a strong belief in professional development, meeting students where they are, and providing a rich meaningful experience for all learners.

Education Assistants participate in the implementation of individual programs for students in the areas of: academic/intellectual, social/emotional, behaviour, and independence in an inclusive environment. An Education Assistant Diploma is desired; however lesser qualified applicants may be considered.

Successful applicants will posses a variety of skills, including:

• Ability to work effectively with a full range of students, including students with special needs, utilizing specific skills and training.

• Ability to provide educational and functional support at k-12 levels

• The ability to use patience, tolerance and understanding in building and maintaining rapport with students.

• Strong communication skills while working collaboratively with teachers, administrators and colleagues

• Ability to perform physical activities, such as lifting, transferring and assisting students in a variety of activities and providing personal care as necessary.

SD 59 offers a comprehensive compensation package with includes extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and pension plan. Rate of pay as casual is $20.80/hour plus vacation percentage starting at 4%. Rate of pay for temporary and regular positions is $27.13/hour.

The General Application form and Substitute Support Staff Application Supplement can be obtained at https://www.sd59.bc.ca/employment. Both documents, along with your cover letter, resume and any other relevant certificates you hold can be sent to the Human Resources Department, by e-mail to hr@sd59.bc.ca. Please enclose proof of successful completion of Grade 12.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Digital Media Consultant

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PersonalQualities

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8102 Doors/ Windows

CUT THUMB DOORS & HARDWARE LTD

1004 100 Ave Dawson Creek, BC

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8165 Glass/Mirrors

Glacier Mobile Glass 920 Adams Road Dawson Creek, BC

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LTD Tree Removal

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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

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Dawson Co-op Home & Agro Centre

10020 Parkhill Dr Dawson Creek, BC

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Home Hardware Building Centre

1628 Alaska Ave Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-7891

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

8th St Dawson Creek, BC

Shopper’s Drug Mart in the Dawson Mall

8th St Dawson Creek, BC

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Tomslake&District RecreationCommission

Your e orts in providing snow and ice free access for safe newspaper delivery are appreciated.

ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20

It is very important that you do not count your chickens before they hatch, Aries. Something you suspected was a sure thing may not pan out this week.

TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21

You have a secret desire that you want to let out, Taurus. But you’re not sure of the timing. Stop letting your head dictate your heart and put plans into action.

TateCreek CommunityCentre and the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

will be jointly holding their

Tues. April 28, 2023 7:00 pm

ATTHETATECREEK COMMUNITYCENTRE

(large classroom)

Everyonewelcome: becomeinvolvedin yourcommunity!

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: JEFFREY SCOTT DRUMMOND and/ or DRUMMOND, JEFFREY SCOTT Estate, or: CHRISTINE ALYNN FARRELL and/ or FARRELL, CHRISTINE ALYNN; 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: Stephanie Lee, Renaas. c/o: 4067 Marsden Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 9N5 before expiration of twentyeight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

Annual General Meeting of the

South Peace Historical Society

willbeheldon

Wednesday 2:00pm April19,2023 at

CalvinKrukCentre fortheArts,ArchivesRoom

10401-10 St. Dawson Creek

All are welcome

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: ANDREW JAMES GRANT, and/or GRANT, ANDREW JAMES Estate 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: Grant Steven, Rayner, c/o: 9367 Doyle Rd., Black Creek, BC, V9J 1E6 before expiration of twenty-eight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

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: MARK JOHN GRANT, and/or GRANT, MARK JOHN Estate 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: Grant Steven, Rayner, c/o: 9367 Doyle Rd., Black Creek, BC, V9J 1E6 before expiration of twenty-eight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21

Friendships could falter due to your insecurities, Gemini. Others want to be around you for good reason. Try to see the value in relationships and make the effort to socialize.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

Cancer, you could be defeating your own efforts this week. There may be something telling you that you’re not good enough to go for your goals. A pep talk can put you back on course.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

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: JAMES STEPHEN GRANT, and/or GRANT, JAMES STEPHEN Estate 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: Grant Steven, Rayner, c/o: 9367 Doyle Rd., Black Creek, BC, V9J 1E6 before expiration of twenty-eight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

There’s a fresh development in your love life coming down the pike, Leo. Romantic feelings solidify and you might be in for some exciting adventures in the weeks to come.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Virgo, the crowd around you may not be the support system you need right now. Making new friends can be tough, but it’s worthy pursuit at this point.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

Libra, no matter how much you want to spend time with family or friends right now, work seems to draw you away. Focus on finding more balance.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

You might be feeling fed up with the pace of lessons being taught to you, Scorpio. If the teacher or mentor simply isn’t effective, then you might need to find a new educator.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

Sagittarius, it might seem like having the utmost control sets you up for security, but that’s not always the case. Being too controlling may push others away.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

This may be an emotional week for you, Capricorn. Your relationship will have to weather a few storms before things right themselves again.

AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

Poor habits can keep you from getting where you want to go, Aquarius. A friend or family member may need to step in to show you where you could be going wrong.

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

Help a partner heal by being sensitive to his or her suffering. You may not know all the ins and outs, but being supportive can help greatly.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

MARCH 19 Neil LaBute, Director (60)

MARCH 20 Spike Lee, Director (66)

MARCH 21 Jace Norman, Actor (23)

MARCH 22 J.J. Watt, Athlete (34)

MARCH 23 Victoria Pedretti, Actress (28)

MARCH 24 Jim Parsons, Actor (50)

MARCH 25 Elton John, Singer (76)

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