Dawson Creek Mirror 2023-0216

WestJet grounding

Dawson Creek/ Calgary flights

What first took off in Sept. 2021 – will be grounded March 1, 2023.

The City of Dawson Creek has been notified that as of March 1WestJet will be pulling their service from the Dawson Creek Regional Airport.

WestJet first made the announcement of the flights in early 2020 – only to have the COVID 19 pandemic delay the flights and business model.

“When they called two years ago and let us know our business cases was a viable thing – we were over the moon. Then a couple months later – pandemic and COVID-19 postponed that,” said then Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead to the Mirror in 2020.

In Sept. 2021, it was announced the new service will operate four-times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

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The Senior Canucks’ opened their 2023 playoff run last THursday with a 9-4 win over Fort St. John Flyers. BROWN

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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: 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 15 words or less

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New ED named for Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce

A new ED has been named for the Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce –Duncan Malkinson, who takes the role on part time in addition to his duties at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery.

Malkinson’s leadership, experience and commitment to community impressed the board of directors, said board president at the Chamber, Chris Richards.

WestJet grounding Dawson Creek/Calgary flights

Touchdown Feb. 2023 - Dawson Creek Mayor Darcy Dober said today the closure is a disappointment.

“We would like to thank WestJet for their attempts in making this work, especially during the tough times this industry has had. We wish them all the best in the future,” he said in a statement.

ED of the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce, Duncan Malkinson said it is never good to see reduced economic activity in the area.

“In the long term in the city’s plans, such as regional airport authority planning, the Chamber of Commerce is happy to help at any step of the way, as it relates to our members and to the business community,” he said. editor@dcdn.ca

The Chamber is in the midst of relocating from the Obair office at the corner of 10201 10 St, to the former Community Futures office location at 1212 103 Ave.

Malkinson noted his first day was today.

“It is an exciting time,” said Malkinson to the Mirror. editor@dcdn.ca

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We fund the Cleantech research that is done by the company that pays the salaries that support the families that include the singer who sang at your wedding.

Elvis is coming to Dawson Creek

Lung Screening is available in British Columbia.

See if lung screening is right for you: www.screeningbc.ca/lung

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Have you said something nice to someone in the past day?

Do so, whether online or in person. Make it genuine; wait until you see something really wonderful about someone, and tell them about it.

You’ve made it this far, and you will make it through. you are stronger than you think.

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Elvis will be in the building.

The Mile Zero Figure Skating Club’s 2023 Carnival is coming with a special guest – Elvis Stojko.

Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 will see the Canadian figure skating legend in Mile Zero. Performances go 7pm on Friday at 1pm Saturday afternoon.

In 1991, Stojko became the first man to ever perform a quadruple toe loop, double toe loop combination jump, in competition. In 1997, he again made Canadian

history by becoming the first and only man to perform a quadruple toe loop, triple toe loop combination jump, in competition.

Since 1994, Stojko was a leading skating star for the Tom Collins Tour of World Figure Skating Champions, touring over 50 U.S. cities each year. From 1994 to 1998 and 2002, Elvis starred in his own tour across Canada - The Elvis Tour of Champions.

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Sunset Prairie Recreation Commission

Linda Ash:

Selina Teghtmeyer:

Salisbury:

is awful and I’m Not o kay: questions to ask before giving up

World famous.

It was bright lights for a third birthday party for Post and Row Wednesday Feb. 8, complete with musical guest Ron Molson, below.

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Tumbler Ridge doctor authors three books for children

Rob Brown Managing Editor

Dr. Ife Akanegbu has a trio of books for children focusing on promoting positive mental health –the colourful picture book series is ‘Motivating Our Champions’.

“It is something certainly more prevalent since the pandemic,” says Dr. Akanegbu from Tumbler Ridge to the Mirror.

“It is important for children, youth, and adults to talk about mental health,” he adds.

“Patients when they used to bring the subject up – thought they were the only ones – the truth is they are not, and mental health issues are dealt with much more in the day to day now,” he says adding issues can stem from other issues such as weight gain, neglect, or simply too much TV.

“There are also more tools to help deal with mental issues compared to before.”

One tool Dr. Akanegbu has committed to creating - is authoring three short story books for children and youth.

“It is time to bring these books to the public, and get them in into libraries and start some discussions.”

It is on that very note that Dr. Akanegbu will be hosting an open house and meet the author afternoon at the Tumbler Ridge Library on March 4.

The idea is to begin to address and then manage some of these issues. If they are not addressed – this is one of my greatest fears,” he says.

“It’s time to open some doors.”

Dr. Akanegbu cites video game addictions, and less connectivity with the real world as some real obstacles as well.

“What I have is three picture books

written with motivational characters and addressing issues children and youth may encounter in their regular day to day lives,” he says.

“Parents and children can read these and connect to some concepts.”

Dr. Akanegbu expects to have the books in libraries throughout the Peace region, and another meet the author event in Dawson Creek. Dr. Akanegbu’s meet the author afternoon at the Tumbler Ridge Library on March 4.

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More than 175 loaded into the Co-op Mercer Hall Friday for the Agro Connect speakers and seminars, before giving way to Friday evening’s and Saturday’s Agro Connect Market . BROWN

Protect the most vulnerable members of the community

Children and youth are particularly vulnerable members of the family. Due to their age, physical size and reliance on adults, children may suffer disproportionally to abuse and neglect.

The Child, Family and Community Service Act requires that anyone who has reason to believe that a child or youth that has been or

is likely to be abused or neglected, and that the parents is unwilling or unable to protect the child must report the suspected abuse or neglect to a child welfare worker. If there is immediate risk to the safety or well being of the child or youth then contact police.

Youth and children may be victimized by many different forms of abuse and neglect

such as physical, emotional and sexual harm.

Children and youth may disclose directly to adults the abuse they face at home or make third-party statements in reference to themselves. There may also be physical and behavioural indications that a child or youth is facing abuse and neglect. By themselves, warning signs do not prove abuse or neglect, but should be brought to the attention of a child welfare worker for proper assessment.

Some physical indications may include: injuries at different stages of healing, injuries in unusual places such as the ears, neck, trunk etc. or injuries that pattern looks like it may have been caused by an object. There are also a number of behavioural and emotional indications that may suggest the child is facing abuse or neglect.

It is important to remember that the totality of the child’s condition be assessed by a professional to determine potential harm if direct harm is not observed.

Please contact the Dawson Creek RCMP by dialling 9-11 or 250-784-3700 if you fear for a child or youth’s immediate safety, if there are non-immediate concerns then please contact the Ministry of Child & Family Development.

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.

“This is an important event.”

PRRD CHAIR LEONARD HIEBERT ABOUT AGRO CONNECT

Let’s talk fall 2023 Kindergarten

A day has been set for parents who will be enrolling their children in Kindergarten this fall.

Representatives from SD59 will be on hand to share information about goals of the first year, as well as catchment area information, policies and more. A day in the life of a Kindergartner will be outlined for parents as well.

The evening goes March 1, 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the South Peace Child Development Centre located at 9001 – 10th Street.

This is a parent only event – there will be no childcare on site. For more information see Eventbrite @SouthPeaceChildDevelopmentCentre. editor@dcdn.ca

Choral workshops slated

‘No experience required’ to take part in an upcoming choral intensive workshop –with proceeds to fund a SD59 scholarship.

Youths aged 10 to 15 and adults can sign up for the workshops, with a concert slated for Feb. 26 and Unchagah Hall.

All proceeds from the workshops will go to the Jackie Da Ros Award for Resilience and Academic Rigour.

CHETWYND CAREERFAIR

The annual award is given to contribute to the cost of post secondary education for a deserving graduates student from Dawson Creek Secondary School who shows resilience, rigour, and a dedication to academics no matter what obstacles they face. The sessions go Feb. 14 to 26.

For more information – email dcchoralintensive@gmail.com

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Women’s group Wednesdays

Stop by the Nawican Bergeron Youth and Cultural Centre from 6 to 8pm for smudging, singing, crafting and more.

The event is potluck – bring some small snacks - each Wednesday!

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February Child Care Resource playgroups!

A trio of playdates are still scheduled for Wednesday mornings at the South Peace Child Care Resource and Referral.

This week sees favourite stories, so bring a favourite story or book to share. Feb 15 sees the “All You Need is Love” theme, while Feb. 22 sees Amazing Bodies.

All playgroups go from 10 to 11am, with story time going to 11:30am.

Families are welcome to bring snacks to enjoy during the stories and play times. Each Friday from 9 to noon sees drop in story time as well – make some time.

For more information email resedccrrsp@spcrs.ca or call 250782-1138.

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Help us Celebrate a CLASSIC 1943

Leonard Peterat’s

80th Birthday

Drop in between 1:00pm - 5:00pm

1100 McKellar Ave • Dawson Creek, BC

Coffee Connections at Library

Grabba java, and come convo this Thursday at the library.

Every second Thursday at the Dawson Creek Public Library sees conversation and coffee.

Stop by from 10:30am to noon on Feb. 9, Feb. 23, and March 9.

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DC RCMP: did you notice anything strange?

Did you notice anything strange, Dawson Creek?

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.

Missed?

Just call us at 250•782•4888

Referrals to connectors can come from a wide range of local agencies, including general practice, local authorities, pharmacies, multidisciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams and community organizations. Self-referral is also encouraged. Some health and care professionals whose roles involve long-term intensive support may undertake social prescribing directly.

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 250784-3700 or if you wish to remain anonymous please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Seniors Hall

Rob McAleney - director with the BC Centre of Training Excellence in Oil and Gas speaks on current and future labour markets trends at the Agro Connect Seminars Friday morning. BROWN

Common Toxic Houseplants

DR. CARMEN SCHNEIDER

Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic

Over the last several years there has been a large increase in number of calls to Pet Poison Helpline about toxic houseplant ingestions – likely since many people are acquiring plants and animals. Whenever you are unsure if a plant (or any other item/toxins) your pet has ingested is toxic, the best step is to call Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680). They have experts that will be able to tell you if you need to seek emergency care or if you are able to monitor them at home. There is a fee for this service you have to pay over the phone. If they advise you to be seen by your vet clinic, they will also be able to tell your veterinarian the best course of treatment for that toxin which means the ideal care can be delivered much faster.

drinking and urination and eventually they will stop urinating all together. If treatment is initiated within 18 hours prognosis is usually good.

Sago palm:

This plant is commonly grown outside in tropical locations but recently sold in stores as a house plant. The fruit is the most toxic part but all parts of this plant have toxic components. This plant can cause liver failure in cats and dogs so should also be treated seriously and aggressively. First clinical signs are vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy.

Succulents:

Many succulents are considered toxic but generally do not cause any serious effects. Mild stomach upset is often all we see. These can often be monitored at home.

Rododendrum/Monstera and Azaleas:

This family of plants is another that generally just causes mild stomach upset. With large ingestions it can have more serious effects. If the animal vomits several times they should be seen by a veterinarian.

Araceae plants:

Examples:

Lilies:

Lilies are likely the most commonly known toxic houseplant due to how serious it’s ingestion can be. Around Easter is the most common time we see this toxicity. Lilies are only toxic to cats and not dogs. It is only the true Lily of the Lilium spp that are toxic. Examples are Easter, Tiger, Japanese show, Rubrum, and Day lilies. Others such as the Peace lily and Calla lily are not of the Lilium family and are not included in this group (although also considered toxic but much more mild and not from the same compounds). The concern with true lilies is that they are toxic to the kidneys in cats. All parts of the plant are toxic and a very small amount of ingestion can be toxic. This means these plants should never share a home with cats even if you think they should be out of reach. If you think your cat could have gotten into lilies they need to be seen by a clinic immediately even if there are no clinical signs yet. If we wait for clinical signs to start, chance of getting them through it without any permanent damage is lower so these should be aggressively treated as soon as possible. First clinical signs are usually vomiting and lethargy which usually starts within 6 hours of ingestion, after that we see increased

Soluble calcium-oxalate containing plants: Examples: star fruit, shamrock plant. These are usually not a concern in small animals as it requires a lot of ingestion to be toxic. Large amounts of ingestion can cause kidney failure so any animal that is dehydrated or has previous kidney issues is at higher risk. Of course this is not a comprehensive list of plants that are considered toxic.

The ASPCA has a great lists of toxic and non-toxic plants for dogs, cats and horses that includes indoor and outdoor plants.

See links below:

https://www.aspca.org/petcare/animal-poison-control/ dogs-plant-list

https://www.aspca.org/petcare/animal-poison-control/ cats-plant-list

https://www.aspca.org/petcare/animal-poison-control/ horse-plant-list

Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic

Dieffenbachia, Philodendron. These contain insoluble calcium oxalate and cause irritation to mouth and esophagus which can be uncomfortable but rarely causes serious issues. If your pet will eat/ drink some milk, tuna juice or yoghurt this can be helpful to calm tissues down.

Large Animals: 250-782-1080

Small Animals: 250-782-5616 www.dcvet.ca

Dieffenbachia

Dr. Christa Harder

Dr. Mike Ross Dr. Zoë Ross

Dr. Carmen Schneider

Dr. Samantha Deamel

Dr. Charlotte Corbett

Dr. Angela Grob

Dr. Joana Varga Dr. Stephanie Parth

Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd. Public Review and Comment of 2023

Forest Operating Plan

Louisiana Pacific Canada (LP) will be making its 2023 Forest Operating Plan (FOP) available to the public for comment and review. The FOP shows proposed harvest and road building operations within the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area. These proposed operations are near the community of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and the surrounding areas.

The plan will be available for viewing from February 16 to April 17, 2023 at the LP Forest Resource Division Office (116-116 Ave Dawson Creek, BC) during regular office hours. Please contact, Antonio Pega, Operations Planner at 250-782-3302 ext. 228 or Antonio.Pega@lpcorp.com to schedule an appointment to view the plan.

Please send written comments on or before April 17, 2023. Letters postmarked after this date will not be considered for this plan. Written comments should be addressed to Antonio Pega, Operations Planner, Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd., 116 – 116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 3C8.

• Joseph William Wason (born 1990) was sentenced to 61 days jail for possession of stolen property under $5000 committed in Dawson Creek in November 2022.

• Bryce Daniel Hefner (born 2002) was fined $2000, given a oneyear criminal driving prohibition, and ordered to pay a $600 victim surcharge for impaired driving in Baldonnel in August 2022.

• Sara Rose Hambler (born 2003) was fined $2000, given a oneyear criminal driving prohibition, and ordered to pay a $600 victim surcharge for impaired driving in Baldonnel in August 2022.

• Calvin James Currie (born 1997) was ordered to pay $4000 in restitution, fined $250, and ordered to pay a $37.50 victim surcharge for discharging a firearm in a no shooting area, and was ordered to pay $2000 in restitution, fined $250, and ordered to pay a $37.50 victim surcharge for unlawful possession of wildlife, offences committed in Hudson’s Hope in October 2021.

• Ashley Antoinette Currie (born 1990) was ordered to pay $900 in restitution, fined $100, and ordered to pay a $15 victim surcharge for discharging a firearm in a no shooting area in Hudson’s Hope in October 2021.

Curtis Randolf Steven Underwood (born 1991) was

granted a conditional discharge with one year probation for assault committed in Fort St. John in August 2021.

• Colton Jacob Lepine (born 2000) was granted a conditional discharge with one year probation and ordered to pay a $100 victim surcharge for assault committed in Fort St. John in September 2021.

• Jared Benjamin Anton (born 1991) was sentenced to time served with 12 months probation for two counts of assault committed in Dawson Creek in June 2022. Anton was sentenced to one day jail and 12 months probation for uttering threats and one day jail and 12 months probation for mischief $5000 or under committed in Dawson Creek in November 2022.Anton was sentenced to time served with 12 months probation for uttering threats and time served with 12 months probation for causing a disturbance committed in Fort St. John in June 2021.

• Samuel Jr Archibald Capot Blanc-Acko (born 1997) was given a suspended sentence of six months probation for mischief under $5000 committed in Dawson Creek in November 2018.

• Shelley Marie Paul (born 1974) was sentenced to three months probation, fined $1000, and ordered to pay a $150 victim surcharge for driving without a licence in Chetwynd in May 2022.

business, BEING FOUND FIRST  is what makes you a winner!

Sentences and fines takem from Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Fort St. John provincial courts.

Northeast BC drug runners arrested

B.C.’s gang task force says 23 people are facing charges after a sweeping bust of a drug network in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Fort Nelson.

In a release, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia says 13 search warrants were executed in the three communities over three months between Oct. 13, 2022, and Jan. 23, 2023.

Among the items seized were 10 kilograms of cocaine, three kilograms of methamphetamine, three kilograms psilocybin mushrooms, and 17 kilograms of marijuana.

Also seized was $165,000 in cash, 34 firearms, a cocaine press, and 3,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes, along with several vehicles, paraphernalia, ammunition, body armour, tasers, and brass knuckles.

“These arrests have resulted in the significant disruption of an entrenched organized crime group in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson,” Cpl. Madonna Saunderson of the North District RCMP said in a news release. “CFSEU BC brings the necessary resources and skill set to ensure detachments are supported in any efforts to tackle large scale drug trafficking operations.”

RCMP officers from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and

Fort Nelson RCMP helped the investigation.

Among the firearms seized were eight hand guns, 16 long guns, eight shotguns, two collapsible rifles, according to the CFSEUBC. Among the seized vehicles were a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette, a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, a 2016 Dodge Ram Crew Cab, a 2013 Chevy Cruze, and a 2020 GMC AT4 pickup truck, the agency said.

The 23 people arrested have been released pending approval of charges, the agency said, adding the investigation continues.

“This collaborative effort led by CFSEU-BC unveiled an alleged drug trafficking network in the provinces North District, giving CFSEU-BC an opportunity to disrupt organized groups causing harm to the communities of the Peace Region,” Insp. Joel Hussey, operations officer for CFESU-BC, said in a statement.

“We remain committed to working with our law enforcement partners across the province to target those who pose the greatest risk to public safety due to their involvement in gangrelated activities. Police in British Columbia are unified in our resolve to suppress, disrupt, and prevent groups who show such wanton disregard for the well-being of our citizens.”

“Guns, guns, guns.”

Mile Zero bowlers off to Zone Championships

Rob Brown Managing Editor

Teams from Dawson Creek will be headed to Williams Lake and 100 Mile House this weekend to compete for Zone titles.

The senior and junior boys and girls will be rolling to and bowling at the Cariboo Bowl in Williams Lake Feb 12, while Bantam boys and girls will be headed to 100 Mille House and Big Country Lanes on the same day.

The top three teams in each division of zones will advance to provincials on March 4/5 in Kamloops, while Nationals are held this year May 7 through 9 in Regina Saskatchewan.

Dawson Creek competitors this weekend:

Bantam boys – Drayk Oman and Liam Kropp, with coach Christina Wards

Bantam girls – Bethany Meise and Isabella Whitehead with coach Theresa Zakordonski

Junior boys - Caleb Waller and Teagan Hasz with coach Karry Riise

Junior girls - Ainsley Myers and Taylor Stuart with coach Harold Reti

Senior boys – Daylen Myers and Hunter Kropp with coach Karan Reti

Senior girls - Kayleigh Myers and Taiya Watson with coach Josh White

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

901 100 Ave Dawson Creek

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PRRD’s 2023 Parcel Tax Roll review goes on February 23

Public Notice is hereby given that the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) 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

For t St. John Airport Subdivision Water Kelly Lake Sewer

Fort St. John Airport Subdivision Sewer R olla 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 800-670-7773

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Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you Is the hardest part of all

You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you

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It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kristine Viola Kezer of Dawson Creek, BC. She will be dearly missed by an abundance of individuals who ventured through life with her; Her Family, friends, many co-workers, and anyone who came across her path. Many of us can agree that Kristine sought after meaningful life experiences no matter the outcome. Those of who were lucky to be a part of her life, will forever carry an exceeding amount of gratitude for the time we did cherish with her. She had a smile and a contagious laugh that could fill any room with immediate joy. Her laugh resonates for miles and miles when reminiscing the greatest of times. Her presence made you feel at home and to completely be yourself. She was known to wear her heart on her sleeve and help anyone she could, no matter if even herself were struggling too. She was truly beautiful inside and out, with a heart of gold. She made many memories along the way, mostly on the road blasting her favourite tunes and singing her heart out being her gypsy self, travelling from one city to the next. Visiting all her many friends and family and gifting them with gifts she had ordered online or something she seen in a store and knew you just had to have it. You could always find Kristine with all the people she loved. Or she as making magic in the kitchen where she worked many years as a chef all over BC and Alberta. This is where co-workers soon became friends and family to her. She had

a reputation for having the best style, music and food in all the area, she never had to look for work it came to her. She was one of the best as she would say! Many of us have so many memories of baking, cooking, singing, shopping and road tripping with Kristine, memories we will all cherish. Her style and beauty was like no other, she was original and one of a kind. You could always count on her to have a good time whatever it was, and you just knew it would be memorable. We are all better people to have known her and carry her memory with us daily. If we had to write all the people, places and things Kristine was good at and loved, it would be pages long. We ask everyone to hold onto those memories, think of her often. Laugh, cry and lean on each other in these harder times as we navigate through the loss of someone so special and so loved. We all love you Kristine and you are missed and loved endlessly.

Celebration of life to be announced at a later date.

Donations can be made to the food bank or Salvation Army in memory of Kristine.

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ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20

You might feel caught up in a daze this week, Aries. Your mind continues to wander, but your thoughts will settle down soon enough.

TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21

Make an effort to bring more people onto your side, Taurus. You can’t possibly win everyone over, but others might be receptive to your ideas with the right approach.

GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21

A sit down with a higher-up could be in order soon, Gemini. Explain your attributes and what you have been doing for the company and make an effort to compromise, if necessary.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

Cancer, you are still following through with resolutions to be more organized. Start slowly and build up to bigger projects when you gain confidence in your abilities.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

Celestial energy has you temporarily doubting your abilities, Leo. Normally you are quite confident in your creativity. Give things a little time to settle down.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Virgo, excitement could be on the horizon. Caution is needed, but don’t hesitate to embrace the renewed vigor this development inspires.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

Libra, this week you may start micromanaging other people without even realizing it. You certainly want things to be in order, but sometimes you have to let others be.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

Retail therapy has its allure this week, Scorpio. If you must buy, direct your purchasing dollars toward a sweetheart for Valentine’s Day or another special occasion.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

Sagittarius, ground yourself with the small luxuries in your life that bring you joy. This could be the company of friends or cherished mementos.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

Misinformation seems to circulate with ease, but don’t believe everything you hear this week, Capricorn. You may need to do some fact-checking of your own.

AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

Aquarius, you could be tempted to indulge in a little gossip as the rumors start flying this week. Take the high road and resist the urge to join in.

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

Pisces, if you feel a little off your game this week, find a friend who can offer you a pep talk. That’s all you need to bounce back.

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FEBRUARY 16 The Weeknd, Singer (33)

FEBRUARY 17 Chord Overstreet, Actor (34)

FEBRUARY 18 Dr. Dre, Rapper (58)

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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: 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.

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: 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.

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1055 Coming Events

St Patrick’s Day

Dinner & Dance & Pie Auction

March 18, 2023

Senior’s Hall in Dawson Creek

Dinner: 6 pm

Dance: 8 pm

Music: 3 On The Tree

Tickets:

-$30 Adult Dinner & Dance

-$20 Adult Dance Only

-$15 12 & Under

Come support your Hosts of the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair!

Sunset Prairie Recreation Commission

Linda: 250-843-7418

Selinar: 250-782-0457

Faye: 250-843-7567

1060 Community Notes

We’re here to help!

• PREVENTION

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Northern Brain Injury Association

1-866-979-HOPE (4673)

We’re here to help!

• PREVENTION

• EDUCATION

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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

1-800-217-2299

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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.

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Volunteers

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

1215 General Employment HANDYMAN WANTED IN ARRAS AREA FOR OCCASIONAL LIGHT JOBS. CALL TO DISCUSS. 250-719-9272

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Medical/Dental Help

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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

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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

2060

For SaleMiscellaneous

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

2145 Wanted to Buy

WANTED SASQUATCH SKULLAlso purchasing SILVER & GOLD coins, bars, jewelry, scrap, nuggets, sterling, 999+ BULLION, maple leafs, bulk silver, pre-1969 coins. Coin collector BUYING ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS, old $ & Royal Canadian Mint coins. TODD 250-864-3521.

3520 Horses & Tack

Looking for 3-horse angle-haul horse trailer. 250-759-4956 Registered Percheron Draft Stud for Sale. Call Craig at 780-2961855

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 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

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:

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5020 Business Services

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

6030 Houses for Sale

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

6065 Real Estate Services

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

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

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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

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Proposed Official Community Plan (OCP)

Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2023, and Proposed

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1157, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Section 465 of the Local Government Act RSBC 2015, the Council of the District of Chetwynd gives notice it will hold a Public Hearing to consider the abovenamed bylaws:

Date:February21,2023

Time:4:00p.m.

Place:CouncilChambers

The proposed OCP amendment bylaw will change the land use designation from of the property known as Block E, District Lot 1814, Peace River District, Except Plan 31468 from Parks, Trails and Greenspace to Industrial and the proposed Zoning amendment bylaw will change the zoning from Single Family Residential (R1) and Light Industrial (M1) to Light Industrial (M1) on the subject property known as 4725NicholsonRoad to reflect the existing industrial use on the subject property; and

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Consultation and a Public Hearing will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Dawson Creek, B.C. on Monday, February 27, 2023. Any member of the public who feel they may be affected by the proposed changes to Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 4373, 2018 and/or Zoning Bylaw No. 4450, 2020 may comment at that time or may submit comments in writing to admin@dawsoncreek.ca for inclusion on the Public Consultation/Public Hearing agenda by noon on Friday, February 17, 2023.

OCP Amendment (23-01) Bylaw 4547, 2023 proposes to re-designate the property located at 1636 – 99th Avenue from “Institutional” to “Light Industrial”. Zoning Amendment (23-01) Bylaw 4548, 2023 proposes to change the zoning of same property from “INS-1 Institutional Zone” to “M-1 Light Industrial Zone”.

A copy of the proposed OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT (23-01) BYLAW NO. 4547, 2023 and ZONING AMENDMENT (23-01) BYLAW NO. 4548, 2023 may be seen between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays at City Hall, 10105 - 12A Street, Dawson Creek, BC. Questions may be directed to the Development Services Manager at 250-784-3654.

Brenda Ginter, Corporate Officer

The proposed OCP amendment bylaw will change the land use designation from of the property known as Lot 1, District Lot 1814, Peace River District Plan 31468 from Low Density Residential to Industrial and the proposed Zoning amendment bylaw will change the zoning from Single Family Residential (R1) to Light Industrial (M1) on the subject property known as 472848AStNW to reflect the existing industrial use on the subject property

All persons who believe their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaws and wish to register an opinion may do so by:

1. Appearing before Council at the said Public Hearing; and/or

2. Forwarding written submissions for Council’s consideration, prior to 4:00 p.m. February 21, 2023, to District of Chetwynd, P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0; Fax: 250-401-4101; or Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com

The bylaws and other written information pertaining to this matter may be viewed at www.gochetwynd.com, or at the District of Chetwynd Office located at 5400 Hospital Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, February 8, 2022 to February 21, 2023.

Any inquiries should be referred to the District of Chetwynd, Telephone: 250-4014100, Fax: 250-401-4101, Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com or by mail to P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0

Dated this 7th day of February, 2023

Deanne Ennis, Corporate Officer

Polling Stations Area C By-Election

Advance Voting: February 15 & 22

Pomeroy Sport Centre

9324 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC

Open 8am to 8pm

General Voting: February 25

Baldonnel Elementary School

5836 Baldonnel, Baldonnel, BC

Open 8am to 8pm

Charlie Lake Elementary School

12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Rd

Open 8am to 8pm

Electors in Area C head to the polls in February

A by-election is being held on February 25, 2023 for Electoral Area C Director. The position fell vacant after the BC Supreme Court ruled the October 15, 2022 vote invalid due to issuance of ballots to electors outside of Electoral Area C. The petition was submitted to the Court by the PRRD following a recount.

You may be eligible to vote in the by-election as a resident elector if you reside in Electoral Area C, or as a non-resident property elector if you own property within the voting jurisdiction but do not reside within it. The candidates for the by-election, in order of nomination filling, are Brad Sperling and Suzanne Haab.

Progress report on the new Chetwynd Public Library

For more information on voting eligibility, what to bring with you to vote and the candidates, please visit prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote

Parcel tax roll review panel set

The PRRD will hold a parcel tax roll review panel meeting at 9:30am on February 23. The panel will review any proposed changes to the parcel tax rolls for a number of sewer and water services.

Parcel taxes are local government taxes levied on a unit, frontage or area of a property. Property owners have the right to review the rolls for accuracy and request a correction by February 21, to be considered by the panel. To learn more visit prrd.bc.ca or call 250-784-3200.

Much work has been done on the new Chetwynd Public Library since the groundbreaking event in May 2022. The 8,600 facility being constructed northeast of the Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre, is following a ‘living room of the community’ design concept while meeting the National Energy Code and BC Energy STEP Code.

The Chetwynd Library Advisory Committee, with members from the Library Board, District of Chetwynd Council, Library Director and Area E Director from the PRRD, are providing their recommendations and feedback to ensure the building will be designed according to the needs of the community.

The library will feature a children’s program room and reading/play area, teen reading and lounge area, adult reading and lounge area, public computer area, meeting space, makerspace and virtual reality room, multi-purpose spaces, cafe and open seating, outdoor patio, more storage and a storytelling space.

Work completed:

• Permitting

• Asphalt removal, installation of water/sewer/storm sewer

• Foundation work

• Blueskin (water-resistive barrier), tile and backfill

• Plumbing rough-ins, slab prep and slab poured

• Erection of glulam (engineered wood beam) structure

• Start of exterior framing

To view board and committee meeting dates and agendas, visit: prrd.bc.ca/agendas-minutes/

Work planned for next reporting period:

• Continue building framing of exterior and interior walls

• Installation of structural insulated roof panels

• Insulation and air barriers

• Window installation

• Exterior cladding and masonry work