Dawson Creek Mirror 2023-0427

WAR ON CRIME The mysteries continue.

Peace region man earns DU Canada volunteer awards

Hanna Petersen hpetersen@pgcitizen.ca

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is recognizing a dedicated volunteer from Dawson Creek who’s been named DUC’s National Volunteer of the Year, as well as DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in BC.

DUC has more than 480 volunteers in BC and 3,950 volunteers who

serve in communities across the country, and James Soutar has been given special recognition for going above and beyond.

Soutar has been volunteering with the organization for 27 years.

He was first introduced to DUC in 1992 through a small banquet in Dease Lake in northern BC, not far from the Yukon border. Soutar began

volunteering with the Dawson Creek committee when he and his wife moved to the community in 1996.

He started the famous pyramid raffle, which is a pyramid piled high with prizes, and year after year it has become his way of bringing people together in the name of wetlands and wildlife.

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James Soutar has been volunteering with Ducks Unlimited Canada for 27 years

DC Ministerial Association

David Roch • 250-782-0150

davidphyllisroch@gmail.com

11501 17 St, Dawson Creek

Peace Reform

Presbyterian Church

Pastor Greg Broberg

250-719-4316

gbroberg@shaw.ca

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

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 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

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.

Contact: Bill & Pauline Hendley, 250-788-8177• 250-788-6902

Email: newtouch@pris.ca;

Creekside Fellowship Church

1800 109 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC office@creeksidefellowship.ca www.creeksidefellowship.ca

250-795-5210

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Contact: 250-782-4888

LP Dawson Creek passes one million safe work hours

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

On February 7 of this year it was noted LP Dawson Creek surpassed one million work hours without a recordable injury.

This milestone represents over two years of hard work and

diligence from the entire Dawson Creek team. Dawson Creek’s leadership team has focused on ensuring employees have the proper tools to do their jobs safely and continually communicated the importance of safety to everyone at the mill.

Kiskatinaw River body identified

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

North District Major Crime Unit are looking for anyone who may have seen Christopher Engman between Wed., April 12 and Sat., April 15.

Engman may have been riding his copper coloured Kona mountain bike and wearing a large black backpack, riding south on Highway 97 between Fort St John and Dawson Creek.

RCMP originally reported a body had been found near the river over the weekend.

If you have any information regarding Christopher Engman, you are asked to call the Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700.

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Dawson Creek Plant Manager James Ostrander said safety is the foundation of a work culture, and the journey is far from complete, because safety never sleeps.

“For Dawson Creek, this achievement means our employees have embraced the idea that safety starts with them,”

James said. “Employees look out for one another. Every employee has the confidence they can bring concerns forward and they will be heard.”

“One of the big things we believe is that safety works from inside out,” said Dawson Creek EH&S Manager Chuck McKenzie. “We spend as much time as we can on the floor, talking with employees and getting their buy-in. The goal is to talk with our people rather than talk at them.”

“This facility has been in operation since 1984,” added McKenzie.

This marks the 17th time an LP mill has reached the 1-millionhour mark, and the first since LP Tomahawk surpassed 1 million hours last fall.

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2023 CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN

REGISTER YOUR LOCAL NON-PROFIT GROUP

BETWEEN APRIL 3 - 28: 250-784-3604

$200 per site - maximum 2 sites per group.

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP MAY 8-19

Guidelines for the Community Clean Up Campaign:

 Areas and clean up dates will be pre-assigned over a 1-week period.

 Group leaders will ensure all safety guidelines are followed by group members.

 Group leaders will be required to attend a virtual meeting.

 Groups will be provided with vests, bags, gloves.

 Groups will be responsible for the removal of garbage from their site this year; they can use their own dumpster or take it to the Bessborough Landfill site (at no cost to the group).

REGISTER YOUR PROPERTY

BETWEEN APRIL 3 - MAY 5: 250-784-3604

The Rotary Club(s) of Dawson Creek will assist residents of our community by picking up SPRING YARD WASTE for seniors and persons with a disability!

Must live in Dawson Creek

renovation items can not be picked up.

Mark Nielsen

mnielsen@pgcitizen.ca

- Courtney Myers (born 1999) was prohibited from driving for one year, sentenced to probation

City of DC lines up 2023 Day of Mourning

for one year and fined $2,500 plus a $375 victim surcharge for driving wiithout reasonable consideration under the Motor Vehicle Act, committed in Dawson Creek.

- Jason William Vickery (born 1982) was issued a one-year $500 peace bond after an allegation of causing fear of injury or damage in Cecil Lake.

- Dalena Jenette Belcourt (born 1987) was sentenced to 22 days in jail for theft $5,000 or under and to 18 months probation on the count, and for six counts of theft $5,000 or under, to time served for six counts of breaching probation and three counts of breaching a release order, all committed in Dawson Creek. Belcourt was in in custody for 63 days prior to sentencing.

- John David Round (born 1962) was issued a one-year $500 peace bond after an allegation of

causing fear of injury or damage in Dawson Creek.

- Landen Jack Hansen (born 2001) was issued a one-year $500 peace bond after an allegation of causing fear of injury or damage in Dawson Creek.

- Blake Cavan George (born 2002) was sentenced to 45 days in jail for assault with a weapon, to 30 days and ordered to provide a DNA sample for a second count of assault with a weapon, to 16 days for assault and to seven days for breaching probation and breaching a release order, and to one year probation on the counts, all committed in Fort St. John.

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

Friday, April 28 from 11:40 am –12:00 pm will see City of Dawson Creek staff at the Workers’ Memorial Sculpture on city hall

grounds. The city joins others across the province to remember BC workers who lost their lives in a workplace related accident for the Day of Mourning The team will assemble to

recognize the annual day of mourning. Speakers from the city, CUPE Local, and WorkSafe BC are expected to make brief presentations. A moment of silence will be held.

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Smile Cookie Week is on the way

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Smile Cookie Week is on the way back for 2023 –with proceeds going to the

Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation –from May 1 to 7.

The Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation was incorporated in November 1992 as a registered charitable organization, formed to assist in supplementing the Dawson Creek and District Hospital’s capital equipment.

Since inception, Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada raised a record breaking $15

million for over 600 local charities and community groups, a truly incredible accomplishment contributing to the Smile Cookie legacy of over $90 million raised.

“Thanks to our guests, the campaign raised a record of more than $15 Million in one week for over 600 charities, hospitals and community groups across Canada,” said officials about last year’s campaign.

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Peace Fibre Fest weaves into third year

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

If you are looking to spin a yarn or knit up a project, or weave a tale of any kind – the Peace Fibre Fest is where you should be felt. Whew, many puns sewn into that one.

More than two dozen vendors from across western Canada will get tangled at the DC Curling Club on April 30. Wool you be heading down?

Northern BC and Alberta have thriving fibre arts communities, but there has been no central place for us all to get together and share our

craft,” say organizers Cindy Dechief and Lou Lachance about the third annual affair.

“A Fibre Fest is just such a place. We’re gathering together a group of awesome indie dyers, handspinners, weavers, local yarn shops, pattern designers, and makers of various goods related to our crafts.”

These include but of course are knit limited to; yarn bowls, stitch markers and project bags, and more.

“We’ll also have a few workshops and demos, over the course of this one day event.”

The 3rd Annual Peace Fibre Fest goes Sunday, April 30, from 11-5.

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Soutar says it’s the relationships he’s made and the important support and awareness he’s generated for conservation that represent his true impact and his ongoing legacy.

“James has been a leader in our chapter for many years and continually brings new ideas and provides inspiration to other committee members,” says Dawson Creek volunteer Wanda Maundrell. “He always promotes DUC values and ideas on wetland enhancement throughout our community.”

In recognition of Soutar’s outstanding volunteer service, leadership and passion for conservation, he was named DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in BC. Soutar also earned the honour of DUC’s National Volunteer of the Year, selected from a pool of outstanding nominees hailing from across the country.

Despite the well-earned recognition, Soutar is quick to redirect the spotlight to others.

“The community’s generosity and

support amaze me,” he says, noting that Dawson Creek’s population is fewer than 20,000 people. “The banquet is an incredibly sought-after event, and we’ve always sold out over the last 10 to 15 years.”

Over and above the sell-out crowds and record-setting revenue (the committee raises between $80,000 to $100,000 gross each year), the greatest accomplishment for Soutar continues to be what he and his fellow volunteers do for the cause— and the fun they have together.

from our front - Peace region man earns DU Canada volunteer awards

OPINION: BC’s ALR: every community’s best friend

Joan Sawicki

Not many British Columbians will recall the significance of this week in 1973.

April 18, ‘73 was the date the Land Commission Act was passed in BC. Some older farmers will no doubt recall the anger they felt at the ‘land freeze’ that halted subdivision and non-farm use of farmland throughout the province. Some long-retired Regional District Directors may recall the gruelling process of the over 300 public hearings that went into establishing the original Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) boundaries in 18 short months.

Most British Columbians, however, including most current decision-makers, have no memory of BC without the ALR. It’s easy to take BC’s farmland for granted and to forget that only 5% of our provincial land area has the soil and climate capability to grow food. By 1973, it was estimated we were losing about 6000 hectares of farmland a year to development, including transportation corridors and other built infrastructure. It was clear that local governments could not withstand the pressure.

The primary purpose of the 1973 legislation was: ‘to preserve agricultural land for farm use and to encourage the establishment and maintenance of family farms.’ Despite being battered, bruised, attacked and ignored by governments of all political stripes as well as landowners with development aspirations,

miraculously, the ALR has survived. Not only does it remain the most successful agricultural land preservation program in North America but, in my opinion, we would not have the option for viable agricultural sectors today in high growth regions like the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan without the ALR.

Its impact has been even more far reaching, however. In 1973, one of the original Land Commissioners was fond of saying ‘the best rural planning is strong urban/community planning’. For the first few decades that held true, as all communities were required to revise their Official Community Plans to redirect growth away from farmlands. In recent decades, however, reduced budgets have seriously limited the capacity to do good land use planning. In many cases, smaller communities have had to rely on the provincial ALR to hold the line against residential sprawl and subsequent increased servicing costs and land use conflicts in their rural areas.

The first Land Commission brochure was entitled, Keeping the Options Open. The ALR has done that – and not only for BC’s farmland. With the current urgent challenges to both provide affordable housing and build climate-resilient communities, the ALR is an unexpected ally.

Like the parallel tracks of a railway, thanks to the ALR, we still have the option in BC to create vibrant, walkable communities with diverse housing close to the

This is the War on Crime!

amenities people need in their daily lives, surrounded by vibrant, productive rural environments - where local food production coexists with other compatible uses, such as recreational trails and fish/wildlife habitat, to contribute to local economies and enhanced quality of life for citizens.

Surely, that is an unprecedented achievement for any government program, especially over a 50year time period. Threats remain, however: some longstanding and familiar in 1973; others new, more complex and not even on the radar screen back then. Through both design – and accident – BC’s ALR has set us on the right path on several counts. It got us to here. But it will require equally good

public policy and political courage at every level of government to embrace its wisdom and to meet community land use planning challenges over the next 50 years.

Joan Sawicki participated in the establishment of the original ALR boundaries and has been a vocal defender of the ALR/ALC throughout its 50-year history. In addition to a consulting career in land use planning and natural resource management, Joan served as MLA, Speaker and Minister of Environment during the 1990s.

Smile Cookies heading back to Dawson Creek

Get ready, gentle folk of Dawson Creek and DistrictTm Hortons Smile Cookies will be back in town from May 1 - 7!

We all know how delicious Smile Cookies are – and 100% of every Smile Cookie you buy in Dawson Creek goes to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation. Your generous support of 2023 Smile Cookie Week will help Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation purchase much-needed equipment for our Hospital.

Our 2023 Fundraising goal is 22,000 Smile Cookies to purchase Vital Signs Machines (Vital Signs Machine track patients’ vitals during inpatient stays for the management of chronic and acute medical conditions. Vital signs monitors record many metrics, including pulse rate and ECG.), and 3-position Recliner Geriatric Chairs (which provide comfort and positioning for the frail and elderly).

Did you know you can pre-order your Smile Cookies? Visit our website to download the order form today - consider sharing Smile Cookies with your neighbors and colleagues - every Smile Cookie not only puts a smile on someone’s face, but 100% is donated to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation.

Are you ready to crrrrruuuummmmmbbbbble? Challenge your family, neighbors and co-workers to a head-to-head, Smile Cookie eating challenge! Visit our website to enter your team now!

How it works: Each team member eats 2 Smile Cookies and must finish their 2 cookies before “passing the torch” to the next team member (like those running relay races when we were kids). The winning team is the team who finishes their Smile Cookies first.

And what do they win, you ask? Bragging rights and the satisfaction that they are helping the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation, supporting the Hospital and Rotary Manor.

What is the cost? Teams of 2 are $30/team, and teams of 4 are $40/team (videos of last year’s Smile Cookie Relay Races hijinx are on our website!)

DC’s business façade improvement program ready for 2023

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

The 2023 business façade program first intake deadline is May 1. Each year owners of Dawson

Creek buildings may access the business façade Improvement for new/incremental façade improvements.

Each building is eligible for an

NH has 58.8 per cent more hospital deaths after major surgery than the rest of BC

Christine Dalgleish

Northern Health had 58.8 per cent more hospital deaths following major surgery in 2021-22 than the provincial average and 49 per cent more than the rest of Canada, according to a report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).

Dawson Creek & District Hospital has the highest rate of hospital deaths after major surgery in Northern Health at 5.3 per cent, while the University Hospital of Northern BC located in Prince George has a rate of 3.6 per cent. The best result is at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital that has a rate of 1.5 per cent, sitting below the B.C. average of 1.8 per cent. The national rate is at two per cent, while Northern Health is at 3.3 per cent.

The report. 30-Day In-Hospital Mortality

Following Major Surgery, states that although not all deaths are preventable, reporting on and comparing mortality rates for major surgical procedures may increase awareness of surgical safety and act as a signal for hospitals to investigate

their processes of care.

The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides comparable and actionable data and information that is used to accelerate improvements

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annual grant to a maximum of $5,000.

“Each year a building may access the Business façade Improvement for new/incremental façade improvements. The building must be located within the city boundaries and is eligible for the one time grant per distinct improvement,” say organizers.

Corner-lot projects must have a minimum total cost of $5,000 in order to qualify. For projects on corner lots, improvements must be reflected on both sides of the building in order to be considered for the maximum grant of $5,000. Improvements to only one street-

facing side will be eligible for a maximum grant of $2,500.

First Intake is May 1, and is for businesses in the downtown core and extending to 17th Street. Alaska Highway Dawson Creek City Boundary from the west to the traffic circle. 8 th Street from the traffic circle to the Dangerous Good Route turn off.

The city advises there will be subsequent intakes for other areas of the city.

For more information, call (250)-782-8748 or jphinney@ communityfuturespeaceliard. com. editor@dcdn.ca

RCMP continue dating app robbery investigation

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

Dawson Creek RCMP continue to work a file concerning similar robberies with ties to a dating app.

Earlier this year on March 22 RCMP noted they were looking at at least a pair of cases.

“In both cases, the victims met a person online, arranged to meet up with an individual and was then robbed by the suspect and an accomplice, says officials.

Last week, another similar April 13 robbery was reported to the police. Dawson Creek RCMP can confirm that all three robberies came about after the victims all used the same dating app, Grindr.

It appears that people are specifically targeted through this particular dating app and police believe there may be more victims of similar robberies.

This is a very target specific group and victims may be very reluctant to report said RCMP Cpl Graham Hartl in a release.

If meeting after using a dating app or any other online sites, the Dawson Creek RCMP suggests meeting in a safe neutral public space prior to meeting a stranger in a private location.

If you have been a victim or know someone who has been, you are asked to call the Dawson Creek RCMP at (250) 784-3700.

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APRIL 23 TO 29 2023

Adminstrative Professionals Week

4 facts about administrative workers

Administrative Professionals Week (APW) is celebrated annually on the last full week in April, which this year is April 23 to 29. The event aims to recognize and highlight the vital work of administrative professionals, including receptionists, secretaries, personal assistants, customer support workers and more. Here are some facts about administrative workers to give you insight into the profession.

1. The demand for skilled admin workers is on the rise across Canada. In fact, 41,700 new admin jobs are expected to become available between 2019 and 2028.

2. Administrative assistants are overwhelmingly female. In North America, over 90 per cent of administrative professionals are women.

3. The average administrative assistant annual salary in Canada is $35,121. However, the most experienced workers can make over $47,000.

4. The Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) designation is a national accreditation and the highest industry standard for administrative professionals in Canada.

The administrative professional job has evolved over the years. The technology boom in the last decade has forced administrative workers to expand their skills. On top of managing memos, spreadsheets and budgets, admin workers must also now be proficient in countless online programs and software.

This APW, thank an administrative professional in your life. You can do so by giving them a card, sending them a gift basket or offering them a gift card to an office store to upgrade their office supplies.

Did you know there’s also Administrative Professionals Day?

This day of recognition takes place annually on Wednesday of the last full week of April. This year, it falls on April 26. Much like APW, it aims to celebrate and shed light on the many contributions of administrative professionals.

In Loving Memory

Jerry Lafond

August 21, 1944 - April 23, 2022

It has been one year since you left us, but it feels like yesterday. It is said time heals, but my pain has not gone away. Life is not the same without you.

I miss you so much. With love, Cheryl

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marilyn Crandall, a life-long resident of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 72 years.

A Celebration Of Life will be held at Reynars Funeral Chapel on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11:00am BC Time. Pauline Haycock will officiate. Interment to follow in Hill Haven Cemetery, Bonanza, Alberta.

For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Marilyn to South Peace Senior Citizens Association Branch No 74, 1101 Mckellar Ave, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 2S2

Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

We are looking for an experienced

Digital Media Consultant

This is a role requiring technical expertise, strong independent skills, and a keen desire to win

We need sales leadership in Fort St John, Taylor, Hudson Hope Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge

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•Assist sales team with the development of the digital business category in their territories

•Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual targets

•Ability to clearly articulate the benefits of a digital marketing strategy

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•Successfully deliver compelling presentations for our digital solutions

•Facilitate the development of online strategies for SMB, and medium to large enterprise clients alike

•Ability to analyze and report on campaign metrics and secure long term business

•Contribute to the success and growth of the sales team and the overall revenue

•Proactively review client’s digital footprint and digital business practices to enable needs analysis selling

•Exposure or experience with Challenger Sales mindset

•Demonstration of strong background in one or more of the following: Website development, SEO, SEM, Social Media, Display Advertising, Video and/or Brand Identity

•Google AdWords and Analytics certification is an asset

•Outstanding verbal and written communication

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•Self-motivated with the ability to find creative resolutions and drive results

•Effective time management

•Detail oriented, multi-tasker

•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

•Diplomacy, effective listening and public speaking skills

•Personable, understanding, objective and honest

•Outstanding relationship building skills

Salary, commission and bene ts based on experience

To apply please contact William Julian at wj@ahnfsj.ca

No phone calls please

Hot chocolate does a fine job of warming people up on cold days. This rich and creamy beverage is enjoyed many ways, with some people floating miniature marshmallows on top or adding a touch of liqueur for an adult treat. Of course, hot chocolate is equally delicious topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.

What if you could replicate the taste of hot chocolate in a cookie? That’s just what happens with this recipe for “Hot Chocolate Cookies” courtesy of creator Rachel Perry and American Lifestyle magazine. Enjoy them on their own, or paired with a mug of hot cocoa.

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Makes 24

1⁄2 cup butter

1 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips

11⁄4 cup light brown sugar

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

11⁄2 teaspoons baking powder

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, cut into 1-inch pieces

12 large marshmallows, sliced in half

1. Place the butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat on high for 1 minute. Stir, and then heat for 30 seconds; repeat until chocolate is melted.

2. Beat the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together on medium speed, and then blend in the chocolate mixture.

3. Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix on low until combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

4. Preheat oven to 325 F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 12 tablespoons of dough onto each cookie sheet.

5. Bake for 12 minutes, remove from oven, and top each cookie with 1 piece of chocolate and 1 piece of marshmallow. Bake for another 4 minutes, and let cool for 5 minutes before placing on wire racks to cool completely. PC232703

1055 Coming Events

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

http://nbia.ca/ South Peace Historical Society Meetings

Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

TOPS B.C. #3450, Arras meets every Wednesday at Cutbank Hall @ 10:00 A.M. For more info call LINDA AT 250-8437410 or LINDA AT 250-843-0033. Join us having fun while winning with weight loss

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Coming Events

TOPS Evening Sessions Meet Thursday at 6:00pm New Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St Phone: Judy 250-7829540 or Gail 250-782-7208 for more info.

1060 Community Notes

We’re here to help! PREVENTION

• EDUCATION SUPPORT

Northern Brain Injury Association

1-866-979-HOPE (4673)

We’re here to help!

• PREVENTION

• EDUCATION

• SUPPORT

Northern Brain Injury Association

1-866-979-HOPE (4673)

1090 Funeral Services

Reynar’s Funeral Services & Crematorium

1300 102 Avenue Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-2424

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

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: DYLAN JAMES LAIRD and/or LAIRD, DYLAN JAMES Estate, or: JAKOB RYAN LAIRD and/or LAIRD, JAKOB RYAN Estate, or: HANNAH CHRISTINE LAIRD and/or LAIRD, CHRISTINE HANNAH Estate, or: OLIVER FYNN LAIRD and/or LAIRD, OLIVER FYNN 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: Stephanie Lee, Renaas. c/o: 4067 Marsden Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 9N5 before expiration of twenty-eight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

Place

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 Home Senior Help Line at 250-219-2119 - for help finding services for seniors.

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Classifieds

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5520

Legal/Public Notices

5520 Legal/Public Notices

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 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: 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.

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.

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.

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

2005 Antiques

Buying Antiques

Coins, toys, tools advertising, & more Will buy bulk.

Call/text

780-832-8216

2223

Oilfield/Well Site Equip.

200-amp Lincoln Pipeliner welder, low hours, $5000 OBO. Also 300 feet welding cable $1000. 780296-5010

2225

Tools

13ft steel table folds for railings. $1200 OBO. 780-296-5010

2026

Books, Coins, Stamps

Todd’s Coins: Buying gold, silver & coins

250-864-3521

World Set of Encyclopedia, Family Circle

Do-It-Yourself Encyclopedia set, Childcraft Encyclopedia set with cabinet, 780837-2081

2035 Cameras & Equipment

2022 Canon Powershot Camera. HD42X Optical Zoom, 20.0MB, SX420IS WIFI, Hardly Used. $300. 250-789-3778

2060 For SaleMiscellaneous

Large quantity of barnwood available. Various widths and lengths. Rycroft area. Call Jim 780-8141215

2145 Wanted to Buy

Looking for small wax spinner. Less than 100 hives. Call Don 780356-2904

2210

Haying Equipment

New Holland BR780 Round Baler for Sale. Asking $18,000. Call Greg at 780-512-1207 or 780-538-9115

3563 Dogs

Border Collie Puppies. Born March 20, ready mid-May. Good for Cattle/Sheep. $200/each. Valleyview. 780-5526011/780-524-2076

5020 Business Services

Want some more bang for your buck?

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8400

6730 Local Marketplace

Sobey’s/Safeway

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

ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20

Aries, figure out where your priorities lie, then position yourself in the right corner to get things done effectively. It could take some time before you see progress. Remain patient.

TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21

2239

Grain Vacs & Extractors Walinga 510 grain vac with new hoses. $6200. 780-864-0809

3520

Horses & Tack

3-year-old gelding pony. 12.5 hands high. Bay colour, black mane/tail. Call for more info. 250-7893778

3535

Livestock

Blue healer puppies. Ready to go first week of May with first shots. 780-876-7618

Custom Built Livestock Shelters, Windbreak Panels and Rig Mats Built to Order. Delivery Options. 780-518-7469

3537

Purebred Siberian Husky Crossed with Great Pyrenees. 3-females and 3-males. 7 months old. $100/each. 250-789-3778

4025

Health Services

Dawson Creek Dental Centre 1024 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-4440

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

6030 Houses for Sale

Private sale: 4-Bdrm, 2.5-Bath, Bungalow with attached garage in Falher, 1479 sqft. 780-837-2081

6041 Land for Sale

Located: Bonanza Northwest 33-79-12-W6 Half ownership. (587)726-9002

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

6730 Local Marketplace Canadian Tire 11628 8th St Dawson Creek, BC

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

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

It’s best if you can keep tight control of your emotions and not let others see what is brewing behind your stoic demeanor, Taurus. This will give you an advantage in negotiations.

GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21

Gemini, if you’re too pragmatic this week, you may miss the opportunity to do something spontaneous and really enjoyable with friends. Don’t think; jump in this one time.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

The week may start off sluggishly, Cancer. Give yourself permission to start off slowly and build up as you get enough energy and motivation to move along.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

Swine

Butcher pigs for Sale. Call Adam 250-263-7100

3539

Poultry

Chicken eggs for sale in the Dawson Creek area. $4.50/dozen 250-789-3778

3563

Dogs

Border-Collie Blue Healer Cross with black-lab. 2 males, 1-female. 7-Monthsold. Asking $150. 250789-3778

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

5525 Notices / Nominations

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

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

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

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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 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

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

9155 Sports Utilities & 4X4s

2001 Expedition. No Rust, Good Shape, Needs Transmission and repairs, 171,000kms. $800 or Trade. 250-789-3778

9160 Trucks & Vans

1983 Ford 6.9-Litre diesel 4WD, Fixerupper or for parts truck 90,000 km, $1000 OBO 250-7893778

1981 Chevy Cheyenne

1-ton rebuilt 454, cab rebuilt 5-years ago. Leather Headliner/Bucket-seats/console $,25,000 OBO 780-296-5010

9161 Trucks - 4WD

2004 F350 C/Cab, Dually, Flat Deck, 6L, Manual, 361,000kms, Needs Repairs, $5,000 or Trade 250-7893778

9185 Boats

For Sale: 1993- 22Ft River Glass river boat & trailer. Asking $25,000; Call 250 2611943

9220

RVs/Campers/ Trailers

Skipper 12ft Holiday Trailer Hunter-Special. Furnace, Fridge/ Stove. New brakes, raised-up-axle Call Greg 780-512-1207 780-538-9115

Leo, rather than being ready to roar at the world, you can barely let pass a meow. You’re more than happy to roll back over in bed most days. Search for an energy boost.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Virgo, early on in the week you may feel disorganized and out of sorts. But soon enough you will find your stride. Once you’re in a groove it will be smooth sailing.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

Libra, if someone at work has been holding you back or seems to be standing in your way, it’s justifiable to feel resentment. Take the high road and remain pleasant and positive.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

Scorpio, don’t ignore your responsibilities, no matter how mundane they may seem. Completing small tasks will help you set the course for more success.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

Your judgement may be clouded by some lofty dreams you have been having, Sagittarius. Separate the whimsy from what you actually may be able to transfer to real life.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

You may be tempted to butt heads with authority figures in the days to come, but you’ll catch more flies with honey, Capricorn. Get your frustrations out another way.

AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

Relationship issues come to the forefront, Aquarius. This can be any relationship, be it personal or professional. Sit down with this person and flesh things out.

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

The current cosmic climate has you a tad restless, Pisces. You’re ready to stretch your fins, so to say. Set off on a grand adventure.

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