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Ankylosaurus tracks to be preserved MIKE CARTER Staff Writer Surveying along the Coastal GasLink pipeline route this spring has turned up rare dinosaur tracks from the Late Cretaceous period, dating back between 93 and 95 million years. The 670-kilometre proposed pipeline project would carry natural gas from frack wells and storage facilities in the Groundbirch area just west of Dawson Creek, to the proposed LNG Canada facility near Kitimat. The hand and footprints found along the study area are from an Ankylosaurus, an armoured dinosaur. Tracks like these, from the Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous era, are not common around the world according to Dr. Rich McCrea of the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre. “We have them here in the Peace Region, there are a couple of sites in New Mexico and two in Uzbekistan and that’s about it,” McCrea told the Dawson Creek Mirror. Continued A3

Andy Tschetter helps an “orphan” lamb to its feet. Tschetter, shepherd at the Peace View Hutterite Colony, bottle feeds lambs born as triplets to ensure the mother doesn’t run out of milk. JONNY WAKEFIELD PHOTO

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May is lambing season for the Peace Region’s small but growing sheep industry JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer Toward the back of the sheep pen, Andy Tschetter finds a newborn lamb struggling in its first few minutes in the world. The animal shivers in the spring wind, still covered in afterbirth and straw. Its mother stands a short distance away, tentative. “He just needs a little extra help,” says Tschetter, gently lifting

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Tschetter, 27, has been involved in the sheep farm since 2002, when Peace View branched off from the nearby South Peace Hutterite Colony. This year, he became shepherd, and more or less runs the operation himself. The self-professed “lamb fan” and “fibre buff” is in charge of breeding the sheep, protecting the lambs from predators and getting their valuable wool to market. Continued A2

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95 lambs this May—a bumper year aided by a mild winter. While things calm down in the summer, raising lambs is a year-round operation. The sheep are typically sheared before lambing season, with the wool being sold at the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers Limited branch in Lethbridge, Alta. One 300-pound “New Zealand” bag of domestic wool typically fetches around $240, with finer merino blends TOP: Around 95 lambs had been born at the Peace going for $1.20 a pound. View Colony in early May. BOTTOM: 300-pound ‘New Zealand’ bags of Merino wool go for more than $300. To make sure as many sheep as Jonny wakefield photos possible survive, Tschetter aims to breed “shorter, chunkier” lambs. “The closer they are to the ground, “It’s rewarding,” he said. “You pick out the top quality lambs and watch them grow and the better they do,” he said. “Large, big-boned evolve. Then they lamb, which is is gratifying sheep are less desirable for us. They need too much to eat throughout the year.” to see. The effort you put in, it works for you.” Tschetter keeps up on the latest in feed Sheep farming is a small but growing part of and technology through a number of journals, the Peace Region’s agriculture sector. While the Peace Region is best known for its including Sheep Canada Magazine. He’s also “a believer in nature” and knowing cattle, sheep are becoming increasingly popular when to step back. among producers. “For example, during lambing, it’s best to According to statistics from the ministry of agriculture, lamb sales generated $7.3 million leave them alone,” he said. “Sometimes you can in 2014, a 34 per cent increase over 2013. interfere. I think it’s like the deer and the moose For comparison, B.C.’s beef cattle industry out there. They’ll do OK on their own.” In the case of “orphaned” lambs, though, he generated more than $279 million in 2014. But sheep are versatile, allowing farmers to has to take a more active role. When a mother has triplets or runs short on make use of small or unproductive parcels of land. In 2014, the province’s 44,000 lambs were milk, Tschetter has to take extra care to keep spread more or less evenly across B.C., with the animal alive. That was the case with the struggling lamb he rescued in early May. roughly 6,600 in the Peace Region. So far it, looks like the animal will pull The Peace View Colony has 450 ewes, in addition to chickens, pigs, ducks, geese and through. This week, Tschetter said the newborn was “hopping and skipping” with the rest of the turkeys, Tschetter said. lambs. Sixty ewes gave birth to around reporter@dcdn.ca

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Councillors question $20.7 million in airport spending MIKE CARTER Staff Writer Plans to spend as much as $20.7 million on upgrades and equipment at the Dawson Creek Regional Airport over the next five years, has some city councillors scratching their heads. While none of the funding has been approved, figures for the airport alone in the five-year financial plan have the potential to double the city’s debt load, curently at $36.8 million. The plan met opposition from two councillors at a recent meeting. Coun. Mark Rogers said he would have a hard time supporting upgrades, claiming there was a lack of evidence demonstrating how the airport will benefit Dawson Creek. “How can I possibly

support this?” he asked. “I am trying to find ways of supporting it. Show me: this is why it’s going to be cost effective, this is why it’s going to be an asset. Why do we even need an airport?” The money is earmarked for a number of upgrades, including $15 million for upgrades to the runway, the largest of which would be an expansion for larger aircraft. Drainage upgrades, a new HVAC system, upgrades in tower controls, a terminal walkway cover and sidewalk upgrade, runway sweeper and other ground improvements have also been identified as needs. Coun. Terry McFayden, the city’s lead on airport business, said these upgrades are needed to keep Dawson Creek an attractive spot for businesses. The airport is also a hub for medical

aircraft in the region, he said, supporting over 250 each year.

“Why do we even need to have an airport?” Dawson Creek Coun. Mark Rogers “It’s part of our infrastructure,” he said. “This (oil and gas) downturn is going to go away and any company that looks at coming here, looks at the airport. We’re constricted now because anybody with a jet will not land here.” Whether or not the airport would support large aircraft is another question, McFadyen noted. Both Rogers and McFadyen said more regional support is needed from other communities in the South

PRINTS From A1 about 33 kilometres north of Tumbler Ridge. While it might sound concerning that Although his experiences have been largely resource extraction and pipeline projects are happening in close quarters with areas where positive, McCrea noted some lingering concerns. rare dinosaur fossils are found, McCrea said “When you hear (about discoveries) from when hears about industry going there, he industry, sometimes you have to think what sees opportunity. else might there have been that was missed?” Usually in the form of access to remote he said. “That’s my areas that the museum only real concern.” alone simply wouldn’t have the resources to Industry get out to. “rudderless” on McCrea has heard fossil finds horror stories from other areas, of fossils B.C. is a Wild West getting discovered when it comes to and then backfilled regulations to guide or otherwise covered industries working up, but he feels in paleontological that companies are sensitive areas. generally aware that McCrea says dinosaur fossils are the difference in in the areas they are regulations from working in. Alberta to B.C. is like “Part of it is the “night and day.” research centre has Some companies had a presence in Tracks belonging to a 95-million year old that do work in the region and it’s armoured dinosaur were discovered on both provinces, just quite well known that the route of a proposed LNG pipeline this continue to do what these things are in the spring. SUPPLIED Photo is required of them in area,” McCrea said. Alberta, he said. “If our museum and “In Alberta there is the UNESCO Global a set procedure, McCrea said. “Companies GeoPark weren’t here, a lot of these things are a little bit rudderless when it comes wouldn’t be reported and might not even be to this in B.C. because they recognize that recognized.” paleontological resources are important in TransCanada crews flew McCrea and his this region and to the province. But there is Tumbler Ridge-based team to the site shortly no procedure.” after their discovery to evaluate what they It’s not all about protection, McCrea said, had found. The company has also offered to it’s also about management of the resources help researchers bring the fossils to them through basic things like mapping and museum. identifying areas of sensitivity. “I am very impressed with that crew,” “We have a province that has really no idea McCrea said. “They’re very excited to know what it’s paleontological resources are. So far what it is. It’s a genuine curiosity. They’re it’s been random and opportunistic. It’s not actually interested in what it is and what it bad, but this is a grown up province and it’s represents.” time to have their stuff figured out.” McCrea said he has had a similar experience with Pattern Development, dcreporter@dcdn.ca working on the Meikle Wind Energy project

Peace like Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. Height restrictions on buildings would likely need to be extended if a larger runway were approved, Rogers added. “How much land around the airport are we going to sterilize?” he asked. “We already have two airports (in Grande Prairie and Fort St. John). They’re an hour away. Why do we have to have another one?”

Mayor Dale Bumstead said all decisions on spending will be made by council. “It’s a five-year plan,” Bumstead said. “Things go in, things come out.” According to Chief Administrative Officer Jim Chute, operational spending at the airport by the city has totalled $8.8 million over the last five years. Revenues over that same period were $5.2 million for a net taxpayer subsidy of $3.6

million. Over the same five-year period dating back to 2011, capital upgrades at the airport totalled over $700,000. A provincial grant of around $52,000 left the contribution from Dawson Creek taxpayers at $652,721. The five-year financial plan calls for small increases in operational expenses, but “dramatic” increases in capital expenses, Chute said. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

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Suspects caught after defacing Chetwynd carvings MIKE CARTER Staff Writer

Chetwynd RCMP have apprehended two youths responsible for vandalizing chainsaw carvings in the town. Both were charged with mischief over $5,000 and theft under $5,000.

Under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the youth’s names are not being released. The two went on a tear through Chetwynd, leaving in their wake a total of seven vandalized wood carvings, two stop signs that were pulled from the ground and a damaged dog waste bag dispenser.

Australian chainsaw carver Robby Bast says it was painful to hear that one of his carvings from last year’s Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship had fallen victim to vandals. “You love your sculptures,” he said. “I put so much heart and soul into these pieces and

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for someone to disrespect your work like that, it hurts a lot.” Residents in Chewtynd awoke last week to find that vandals had sprayed many of the carvings with a fire extinguisher leaving a white residue, while others like Bast’s sex turtles suffered a worse fate. By the time the Dawson Creek Mirror caught up with Bast from his home in Melbourne, the head on his sex turtle carving had been found and reattached. Tonia Richter, manager of the carving event and executive director of the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce confirmed on May 13 that all the carvings that were repairable had been attended to. The missing turtle head was found nearby, she said. “I was completely shocked when I found out about it,” she said. “But I got a lot of Facebook tips yesterday and a lot of good evidence.” She brought that evidence to the local RCMP who are investigating the incident. “There was a lot of stuff that happened that night,” Richter

said. “It wasn’t just the carvings.” This summer will mark 12 years for the annual event and according to Richter, over that span only two carvings have ever been lost to vandals. This latest one, and another from an incident that she thinks happened in 2009. “It was a guy working for a company here in town that was down at the local bar/night club, Amigos on Main, and (beat up on) two cravings,” she said. “One he completely destroyed and they had to lay to rest out in the boneyard, and the other they repaired.” The man was caught on video. He was fired from his job, made to pay damages to the town and later made a public apology. “We’re very grateful that after all these years that we’ve only lost two carvings,” Richter said. This year’s International Chainsaw Craving Championship is scheduled for June 9 -12. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

Tumbler Ridge losing power twice this summer BC Hydro officials say the entire District of Tumbler Ridge — about 1,758 customers — will undergo two early morning blackouts on June 5 and August 28. Planned power outages will allow work to be completed on the Sukunka Substation to connect the Meikle Wind Energy project to the grid. The $400 million wind tower project is about six-months away from commercial operation, BC Hydro said. On June 5, Tumbler Ridge’s power will be cut off for four hours, between 4 - 8 a.m. A second, six-hour outage on August 28 will also happen in the early morning hours, but “we haven’t set the actual time

yet,” spokesperson Bob Gammer said, adding it would be “at a time of day which will minimize impact.” Both a surge arrestor and a motorized disconnect, which will allow the power to be remotely shut off from a central location in the Lower Mainland, will be installed. Construction on the Meikle Wind project was set to began in November 2016, but the turbines themselves won’t be delivered to the site until June. The project’s proponent, Pattern Wind Energy, has sign a 25year power purchase agreement with BC Hydro. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

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Nikola (Nik) Milutinovic moved to Canada from the former Yugoslavia in the mid-90’s. Shortly after finishing secondary school, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2008. Upon returning to civilian life he has pursued a career in oil and gas operations.

WHAT GOT YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY? I was looking for a civilian role when I got back to Canada and started working for a local oil field service company in Fort St. John in 2014. I was exposed to oil field operators and decided to explore a career in this area. I just completed my 4th Class Power Engineering, finished a work term with Shell to gain on the job experience and will be starting my second work term with Shell at their Saturn Gas Plant in May. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR TIME WITH SHELL? I rotated through different crews, where I got to work with folks with different backgrounds dealing with a wide range of issues every day. Hearing firsthand how others would respond was so valuable to tie in what I learned in the classroom to the day-to-day activities. It helped me to determine that I was making the right career choice.

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WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE EXPERIENCE? I participated in a real-time issue with a piece of equipment. Various teams and experts were brought in to identify the problem and potential solutions and I was able to participate through the entire process – such a great experience. WHAT DID YOU FIND MOST SURPRISING? Coming out of the Armed Forces, it can be really hard to find a sense of purpose and find a civilian career. Surprisingly, Shell has a similar culture as in the military. I was surrounded by the best people with the same mentality of “get the job done”. Everything was done in a structured, methodical process and it was easy to know what was expected of me. WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO COME BACK TO SHELL FOR A SECOND PRACTICUM? Shell supports their employees through on-the-job experiences and formal learning via online courses to help build their knowledge. This year I hope to build on my experiences from last year and gain more understanding of how to respond to process upsets.

ROAD REPAIRS REDUCE SEDIMENT RUN OFF INTO DAWSON CREEK WATERSHED

Sedimentation run off on Rocky Top Road prior and after repair THE ROCKY TOP ROAD, A MAJOR ROAD THROUGH DAWSON CREEK, HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING CORROSION AND DAMAGE RESULTING IN SEDIMENTS GOING INTO THE DAWSON CREEK WATERSHED. A Troyer Truck loading condensate from the Shell Gundy field to be processed at the Shell Saturn Plant SHELL GROUNDBIRCH HAS REDUCED MORE THAN 250,000 KILOMETRES OF TRUCKING SINCE IT BEGAN PROCESSING CONDENSATE LOCALLY AT THE SATURN GAS PLANT ON DECEMBER 20TH, 2015. Previously, condensate, a mixture of gas and liquids produced from Shell’s Northeast BC fields had to be trucked 1,800 kilometres for processing at the Shell Caroline Plant in Alberta. Steve Troyer is the owner of Troyer Trucking, a local Fort St. John company that has been working with Shell since they took over operations in the Groundbirch area seven years ago. He notes, “There’s a lot of change in the industry, but we appreciate the long term approach Shell takes in doing business. The less road exposure and time on the road, the safer we are.”

“Initially, the Shell Saturn Plant was not set up to accept condensate from other locations,” says Vishesh Kapur, Shell Project Manager. “With help from our global colleagues, combined with local expertise, we were able to build the truck-in facility to receive the condensate for local processing.” “We are proud members of our community. That’s why we continuously look for local solutions for our business.” adds Alvaro Loyola, Shell Groundbirch External Relations Manager. Shell Groundbirch has more than 35 years in expected field life. This initiative will have the added long term benefit of providing other producers the option of local processing.

Road corrosion, when unchecked, can be a safety issue and the additional sediments in the water means harder wear on the water treatment equipment. “I live and work in the region. Being able to work on the repair project of the Rocky Top Road is satisfying to me personally because we are doing something good on behalf of the company I work for, contributing to the community I live in,” says Sam Beggs, Shell Logistics Team Lead. Safety and growing alongside the community are key principles for Shell in Groundbirch as we will call Northeast BC home for the next decades. Sam explains, “What’s important to me and the community is a company that walks the talk, being proactive on taking actions that support what they say.”

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Kelly Lake Cree Nation Chief Cliff Calliou and consultant Jeff Ginter present at an April 28 regional district meeting. The nation has asked the regional district for recognition as the “legal entity most appropriate to represent the interests of the community of Kelly Lake.”

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What happens when a government recognizes more than half a million new Aboriginal People? The tiny community of Kelly Lake is shaping up to be a test of a landmark Supreme Court ruling on that question. The Supreme Court’s decision last month to recognize 400,000 non-status Indians and 200,000 Métis people raises new questions about who represents unrecognized Aboriginal People. As least four groups claim to speak for some part of Kelly Lake’s aboriginal population, both at the 109-person settlement 80 kilometres south of Dawson Creek and hundreds more with family ties to the community. Before last month’s Supreme Court ruling in Daniels vs. Canada, which recognizes non-status native people and Métis under the 1867 Constitution, disagreement between those organizations had largely been confined to the community. Some of the tensions emerged on April 28, when representatives of the Kelly Lake Cree Nation appeared before the Peace River Regional District following the Daniels decision to ask for recognition as the “legal entity most appropriate to represent the interests of the community of Kelly Lake.” At least three other groups claim similar status, including the Kelly Lake Métis Settlement Society, the Kelly Lake First Nation and Foothills First Nation. The Supreme Court’s decision raises questions about which group or groups will ultimately be recognized by the federal government. The answer to that question will have implications for resource development in the region, which includes hundreds of gas wells, the Site C dam and the route of the Northern Gateway pipeline. Forced out of Jasper The Daniels decision extends some of the federal government’s obligations to First Nations to non-status Indians and Métis people—including fiduciary duties and the duty to consult on resource proj-

ects impacting traditional land use. Whether they identify as Métis or nonstatus Indian, Aboriginal People in Kelly Lake trace their ancestry to Cree and Iroquois trappers who travelled west with the fur trade. Their ancestors were forced out of what is now Jasper National Park to make way for the railroad in 1915. A year later, they left a settlement at Flying Shot Lake near Grande Prairie and acquired land at Kelly Lake. While the reasons are disputed, Aboriginal People in Kelly Lake were never recognized by the federal government. That means the community has received fewer government services than other aboriginal settlements, while many resource development projects have gone ahead without consulting the people of Kelly Lake. All four leaders agreed the Daniels decision will give Kelly Lake more say in resource projects. ‘The only bona fide representative’

Who will get that say, though, remains to be seen. Just two weeks after the Daniels decision, Kelly Lake Cree Nation (KLCN) representatives were before the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) to request the board’s recognition. The Kelly Lake Cree Nation was incorporated as a non-profit society in 1996 and currently has a land claim against the federal government, as well as a civil suit against the province of B.C. for failing to consult on resource management. According to a handout included with the presentation to the regional district, the Cree nation was not included in the treaty process and has never surrendered title to its traditional territory. Chief Cliff Calliou, the nation’s hereditary leader and Jeff Ginter, a consultant, argued the organization is the “only bona fide representative” of the people of Kelly Lake, asking the board to recognize the Cree nation as the legal entity in the community. Ginter said the Cree Nation manages property in Kelly Lake, provides social services and holds public meetings. “There’s no other group, society, special interest, break out branch…there’s no one else who can say these things,” he said.

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Court decision recognizes Métis and non-status Indians for first time “The Cree Nation is legitimate in this matter.” The nation was last before the regional district in 2014 to ask for an agreement on emergency response, solid waste, recreation and other regional services. While talks between the regional district and the Kelly Lake Cree Nation produced a draft agreement, the board balked in December 2015 after hearing a delegation from the Foothills First Nation. Vying for recognition

“SO MANY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE WEREN’T PUT INTO A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT, AND NOW HAVE GROUNDS TO DO SO. I CAN’T EVEN IMAGINE WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT.” BRUCE MILLER, UBC “He says he’s the only recognized group, but there’s other groups in the community,” he said. “He’s not the only one.” There’s also the Kelly Lake Métis Settlement Society, which President Lyle Campbell-Letendre said has 120 members. In 2015, that society filed discrimination lawsuits against the province of B.C. and the federal government in B.C. Supreme Court. He said Métis people in Kelly Lake will now have to be consulted on resource development projects. “(The Daniels decision) is huge. We never thought in our lifetime this was going to happen,” he said. “(The province) tore our land apart without even asking. No consultation. Absolutely none.” The regional district has yet to make any agreement with the Kelly Lake groups, and several directors wondered how they could agree to work with one over another. “We’ve had a couple other groups that have sat at that (delegation) table and made similar claims as to who they represent and who the other guys don’t,” director Dan Rose said. “How are we supposed to make a decision on who’s right and who’s wrong?” Ginter said the Cree Nation hopes to complete an agreement before the end of October. “Should the board decide to not go down this trail with us, then KLCN will have no alternative but to look at other remedies and weigh other options,” he said.

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Regional district staff are expected to prepare a report on Kelly Lake for a later meeting. ‘Outcome of colonialism’ Bruce Miller, a University of B.C. professor who studies and works with non-recognized native people, said it will likely be

decades before the impact of the Daniels decision is fully understood. “So many Indigenous people weren’t put into a relationship with the government, and now they have the grounds to do so because they’re all recognized under the rubric of Indian,” he said. “I can’t even imagine what’s going to

happen next.” While he wasn’t aware of the Kelly Lake issues specifically, he said he’s seen similar disputes among native people in Canada, the United States and even Brazil. Under Canada’s system, groups that were once informal “have had to become fixed in place so you can have a relationship with

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Foothills First Nation was founded in 2011. President Lois Duke said the group would be making a statement on Kelly Lake governance in the near future. Others have a longer history. Claire Gauthier, head of the Kelly Lake First Nation, said the Cree Nation “splintered” from his organization in 1996.

the government,” Miller said. “This kind of problem isn’t anything new. You could say it’s the outcome of the process of colonialism,” he said. “There have long been problems around who holds rights of relationship to the federal government, and implicitly to the provincial government.” First Nations bands are constantly changing, Miller said. The Sto:lo Nation of the Fraser Valley, for example, has gone through at least four “permutations” since the 1970s. “They’re constantly rearranging who’s going to do what with the federal government.” Miller added that while the Daniels decision will likely lead to more aboriginal groups seeking recognition, it’s not a question of personal gain. “These types of people have had unfortunate circumstances for so damn long,” he said. “They haven’t survived with an identity with the expectation they’re going to get any kind of material benefit from it.” “There are many instances I know of where they could go and join other tribes or bands and get material benefit now. They simply won’t because they feel they have to honour the identity of their ancestors.”

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It is quite one thing for the Prime Minister to be “outraged” by the death of Mr. Ridsdel at the hands of terrorists in the Philippines. What we want him to do now is to be “engaged” and pay the ransom to save the life of remaining Canadian hostage Robert Hall. If any of you in the media see him on his tour of Fort Mac give him a copy of my open letter. Give all Canada a copy of my open letter to the young Prime Minister by publishing same. The Red Cross has multi-millions in overflow cash and could easily contribute? Not a word from them. As for the Canadian Cancer Society

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My heart goes out to those individuals that lost their homes businesses etc. to wildfire in the Fort McMurray area. Fortunately, at last report, there had been no injuries or human casualties. The most heart-breaking aspect of this human-induced fire storm is the horrendous suffering and death of pets, strays, birds, animals and other innocent victims that have no way of saving themselves. There is no doubt that the global warming, climate change and the extreme fire hazard conditions of recent years have been caused by the extraction and burning of insanely

large quantities of fossil fuels. If not for climate change, snow would still be melting in the current fire areas. We have every resource we need if we just stop giving them away. We do not need more pipelines, we certainly do not need more tar sands expansion and we do not need LNG. Isn’t it ironic that the Canadian province and city that has contributed the most to global warming would be the most affected by it. Ed Pitt Dawson Creek

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all we ever hear from them is when they want our money. That is, it seems, every day. I know one thing, if Terry Fox were still with us this brave young man would not hesitate for a moment to help raise the money to ransom Mr. Hall from the group of mad men that now hold him. The terrorist organization known as Abu Sayyaf. I ask the media around the world to publish my open letter to Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Please. He, or no man has the right to play God...

OCEAN COMMOTION: Our weekly news chewing tour includes this edgy story from the Pacific Ocean. Last week it was reported rising sea levels have caused three islands to totally disappear. The folks who make Thousand Island Dressing have renamed it: “997 Island Dressing”. MOUNTAIN MEMO: The town of Revelstoke has installed a huge rollercoaster on the side of a mountain. Several towns in the Alberta Rockies are looking at similar ways to ttract more visitors in the summer months. Although it’s unlikely you’ll see a giant waterslide dumping people into Lake Louise. Critics say we have to be very careful not to over-commercialize the region’s natural beauty. They say it’s a slippery slope. But hey, places like Jasper and Banff already make a lot of money with their slippery slopes. GUITAR GIGGLE: A Vancouver fitness studio was featured on TV with their air guitar lessons. The instructor shows you how to exercise while dancing and playing

your air guitar. Wait a minute, there’s something wrong here. Shouldn’t air guitar lessons be taught by an IMAGINARY instructor?? TRACKING TRUMP: The U.S. election campaign rolled along for another week. A recent survey showed Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have the support of 40 percent of Americans each. The other 20 percent didn’t answer the survey. They were too busy packing for the move to Canada Also on this topic: A new online dating site finds Canadian mates for Americans who want to escape from the U.S. if Donald Trump becomes president. It’s called Maple Match Dot Com. The site was formerly known as: Love a Lumberjack Dot Com. BABY BULLETIN: In India last week, a 72 year old woman and her 79 year old husband had a baby boy. There was a cute picture on the Internet. Smiling -- no teeth -- no hair -- wearing a diaper. And the baby was adorable too. LIVE LONG: A British expert on aging made headlines by predicting someone who’s alive today will live to be 1,000. “With my luck, it’ll be my

mother”, said Prince Charles. POLAR POOP: There was an interesting item on TV about polar bears. Scientists at the Winnipeg Zoo are adding sparkly glitter to the polar bears’ food. This helps them keep track of polar bear toilet habits. Wow! Sparkly glitter poop! I thought only unicorns had that! DEPP DISS: Johnny Depp is promoting his new movie “Alice Through the Looking Glass”. Johnny’s the Mad Hatter. Johnny Depp is so weird, I wouldn’t be surprised if he plays the Mad Hatter without a hat. -------At some point in the future a movie studio is going to call Johnny Depp and say: “We want you to play a regular guy with no weird makeup and no weird costumes and we’ll pay you 100 million dollars”. And Johnny is going to have a nervous breakdown. MAYAN MEMO: There was a big fuss about a 15 year old kid from Quebec who located an ancient Mayan city using only the Internet. Although, what an ancient Mayan city was doing in Quebec is anybody’s guess. AIR SCARE: An expert predicts

air pollution in North American big cities will get much, much worse. How bad will pollution be? Kids will run outside - lay on the ground - and make soot angels. DONKEY DO: Here’s one for video game players to chew on: A 25 year old man from Massachusetts broke the world record for Donkey Kong. He played a perfect game in three hours. In other news: There are some 25 yr old guys who actually have a life. PLEASE GIVE: The North and South Peace SPCAs are battling it out this month for the fifth consecutive May Community Challenge to see who can raise the most funds for shelter operations. With the economic downturn, local SPCAs are feeling the pinch. Fewer donations are coming in even though more and more pets are being abandoned. When I was nine, my mom let me keep a cute puppy that followed me home. But when I was 19, she said the cute 18 year old girl who followed me home would have to be dropped off at a shelter. chewsthenews@fastmail.com

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All right. I admit it. I’m bit of a gadget guy. My most recent one, a portable emergency radio, amazed me more than usual. Here’s why. Our old portable kitchen radio was well past its useful life: broken antenna, power cord held in place with duct tape, scratchy reception. What with all the fire threats around, I happily had an excellent excuse to buy a new portable radio. What I got was quite a surprise. Being a solar guy, I was pleased to

see a large solar array covering the entire back of the radio. Put it in the sun for a few hours and it charges itself with sunlight. It will also charge from a car cigarette lighter outlet, a normal wall socket, a rugged hand-crank, or a set of regular penlight dry-cell batteries (if you choose to be so primitive as to use disposable batteries). But the real surprise was this little radio’s ability to charge other devices: cell phones, tablets, laptops. Huh? What made all this magic possible? It has quite a large built-in rechargeable lithium battery, that’s what. It can supply energy storage for itself as well as other portable devices. A small improvement, you might say. I disagree. ENERGY STORAGE THE KEY If you’ve been reading Watt’s Happening, you know that solar and wind power are coming on strong, much more quickly than anyone thought possible. Everyone from the U.S. Department of Energy

to Greenpeace has consistently underestimated the growth of both wind and solar. Global investments in renewables outstripped investment in new fossil energies for the first time in history two years ago, and is expected to capture two-thirds of new investment dollars by 2030. Installed capacity of solar is doubling roughly every 2.5 years (now at 220,000 megawatts) and will quickly catch up to and exceed installed wind capacity (currently at about 440,000 megawatts). With all this solar and wind coming on-line, our 1960’s-era electrical grids are going to need help. Eventually we’ll all have “smart grids” that are up to the challenge of the on and off nature of renewables, but for now, the big answer will be utility-scale energy storage that will smooth out energy supply and keep our old-fashioned grids happy. South of the border, Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on much, but they do agree on energy issues. Their new Energy Policy

Modernization Act of 2016 provides $500 million a year for 10 years to research and develop grid storage technology. Good move. But the energy storage revolution has already begun, and the winners will share this brand new multitrillion dollar market. All electric vehicles (EVs) contain large lithium batteries, which account for about one third of their cost. As lithium battery production ramps up (which it is), prices will fall (which they are). By 2020, battery costs will drop EV prices to be competitive with internal combustion engine cars. At that point, EV sales will jump from their present 60% increase per year, to right off the scale. NEW STORAGE TECH Every month or so, it seems, a new energy storage technology is announced, each to fit a special need. Solar or wind power is used to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. When the sun goes down or the wind decreases, the gases are

recombined in a fuel cell to produce more electricity. This is already available in home size and grid-scale. Flywheels are storing energy in commercial vehicles, compressed air is being pumped underground then released through compressed air generators, water is pumped high then run back down through generators, carbon nano-tube capacitor batteries can be recharged essentially instantly, millions of EVs when plugged in can be used to store grid power while earning their owners some cash . . . Cheap battery storage will take many forms, it will change everything and it’s advancing at breathtaking speed. It will be the final link in the chain that will create a strong, stable economy based on clean energy. And I may never have to plug in my portable radio again. Don Pettit, a resident of Dawson Creek, is a founding member of the Peace Energy Cooperative. He can be reached at dpettit@pris.ca

April work sees MLA present South Peace with $21 million Mike

BERNIER, MLA April has been another busy month but it was great to get to some time in the riding during the month. I was extremely pleased to present the municipalities in the South Peace with their Peace River Agreement annual payments totaling nearly $21 million for the communities of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge and Pouce Coupe. The Peace River Agreement provides local governments with funding for planning, programs and infrastructure to support the region’s future as an industrial service sector. I was also pleased to present the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School fish farm project with a $5,000 grant. The Tumbler Ridge Secondary

School fish farm project is an amazing initiative that provides an extraordinary learning experience for the students. This course provides them with the opportunity to learn valuable life skills and their application in real situations. It is the passion and vision of teacher Mark Deeley and the assistance by so many including the School District, Administration, staff and the PAC group of the high school, parents and community members that make this program possible. I hope to see this program run for many years to come. Warm temperatures and dry, windy conditions have led to increased fire activity on several wildfires in the Peace region. Members of the public have an important role to play in wildfire prevention. The public is urged to help play their part by following open fire

prohibitions in their area and by reporting wildfires or illegal open burning. Visit www. bcwildfire.ca/prevention to learn more about how you can help prevent wildfires. Up-todate information on burning restrictions and current wildfire activity can be obtained online at www.bcwildfire.ca or by calling 1 888 3-FOREST. To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, please call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. Health Minister Terry Lake has announced the 73 rural and remote B.C. communities that will welcome community paramedicine, a program that offers residents enhanced health services from paramedics. Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd are two of the communities that will welcome the Community Paramedicine Initiative, with each municipality receiving one

full-time equivalent. The program is part of the B.C. government’s plan to enhance primary care service delivery to British Columbians. Under this program, paramedics will provide basic health-care services, within their scope of practice, in partnership with local health-care providers, delivered in non-urgent settings, in patients’ homes or in the community. More than 8,500 additional surgeries were made possible with $10 million in funding made available to health authorities, announced in June 2015, as well as a further $15 million later in the year. Remember, you can watch all activities taking place in the Legislature live on Shaw Channel 106. Mike Bernier, MLA Peace River South

Likes being a Canadian girl, loves being a northern Canadian one Judy

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Last week I spoke with an oil and gas company employee as he was getting ready to fly out to his camp job. We were discussing Fort McMurray and how the

community managed to evacuate so many thousands of people with no injuries reported (during the initial evacuation, tragically there were two young people who lost their lives in a car accident). He said (matter of factly), “most of those men and women are oilfield workers and they are highly trained in emergency drills.” He was correct. The hours and hours of training, the tailgate meetings, the safety drills, the PPE that is worn and at the ready, and the “we do what we need to do” mindset of many of the residents of Fort McMurray was a game changer. Had it not been for the vocation of most of these individuals, the story might have been different, devastatingly so. I use the word vocation for a reason. Some folks have a “job,” others have a vocation. Many of the men and women who work in the energy sector consider it a vocation and

they are darn proud of what they do and what they are capable of doing. They proved that these past few weeks. You know who else proved that? The farmers, water truck operators, logging operators, and oil and gas companies in Northeast B.C. who stepped up big time as fires licked at homes and property in our region. No panic, just preparation and action. The generosity and commitment of the men and women who live and work in our region is staggering: Calls were made, phones were answered and equipment was sent immediately with no hesitation. This is the Northern way—it is a genetic code that is activated in many of us living in the North. Selfless and generous, caring and giving; We look after our own. We also look after those around us. As a little girl growing up in Northern Alberta, I remember when my father suffered

a massive heart attack and was unable to complete harvest. Friends and neighbours interrupted their harvest and came over en masse to finish ours. Combines and grain trucks working until the wee hours to ensure that our crops were cleared before theirs. I like being a Canadian girl, but I love being a Northern Canadian girl—I love being a part of a community that does not know the meaning of the word “no.” I love being a part of a community that comes back time and time again and says, “what else can we do?” Northern Strong. Always. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. You can follow her blog at www.judykucharuk.com or catch her on CBC Radio Daybreak North where she shares her “Peace of Mind.” Follow her on twitter @ judylaine

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Chief of the West Moberly First Nation worries that the federal government wants to proceed with new Site C permits needed for continued construction without first responding to information requests and questions sent to them by First Nations. The permits are needed from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Transport Canada since the Peace River and the fish within it fall under federal jurisdiction. Requests for comment from the ministries were not immediately returned. Construction so far on the $8.8 billion dam has taken place under federal permits issued by the previous Conservative government in the run up to the 2015 election. “They are going to come up here and finalize (the permits),” Chief Roland Willson told the Dawson Creek Mirror. It’s possible their concerns will be addressed at those meetings, but Willson says he is not

convinced. “I’ve had two sit down meetings with ministers,” he said. “They come listen to us complain and then they go back and wait a little while and approve the permits.” Willson said the lack of communication with the Liberals since coming to power has been a point of frustration for his nation. “You can’t just take all of our information and not respond,” Willson said. “They haven’t answered any of our letters,” he added. “They haven’t answered any of our questions, and this is kind of a typical process that has been going on with B.C. too. It’s the same old. We send them questions, request all this information and we get nothing back. Then they come back and say, ‘well geez it’s been six months, we need to wrap this up.’” This latest round of permits is the first time the Liberal government will deal with a decision on Site C. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Local First Nations leaders were quick to call the federal Liberals hypocrites for formally adopting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as construction proceeds on the Site C dam. But a pair of constitutional law professors from the University of British Columbia (UBC) say they shouldn’t be so quick to judge. Earlier this month, Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said that the federal government would withdrawal its “permanent objector” status to UNDRIP. She made the announcement during the opening session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. A day later, Chief Roland Willson of the West Moberly First Nations and Chief Lynette Tsakoza of the Prophet River First Nation said in a joint news release the move was “a hypocrisy in the making.” In an interview with the Dawson Creek Mirror, Willson said “talk is cheap,” and that if the federal government wants to reconcile with First Nations in Northeast B.C.: “Site C needs to stop.” “They can say whatever

they want but they have to put their words to action and prove it. If they mean what they say than Site C should end,” he said. However, Elizabeth Edinger of UBC’s Allard School of Law, said it’s not that cut and dry. “UNDRIP is a statement of principles,” she wrote in an email to the Mirror. “How those principles will be implemented and applied in various circumstances and contexts within Canada, is not immediately obvious, despite the interpretation and application asserted by the West Mober-

ly and Prophet River First Nations.” While work on the dam falls under provincial jurisdiction, permits were required from the federal transportation and fisheries ministries, because the project is situated on a navigable river which contains fish. This permits were issued in the run up to the October 2015 election, which generated some controversy. Law professors say withdrawing or revoking these permits would likely lead to

some interesting court challenges, since both governments share constitutional jurisdiction over Site C. “The federal government could revoke or suspend these federal permits along the lines suggested by Treaty 8 First Nations, as it is within their constitutional jurisdiction to do so” associate UBC professor Jocelyn Stacey told the Mirror. But, should they do that, “there would undoubtedly be both constitutional and political objections from this province and likely from other provinces,” Edinger said. Still, First Nations in the Peace insist that adopting the principals of UNDRIP without stopping Site C in its tracks amounts to little meaningful action towards the feds aspirations for Indigenous reconciliation. “Anything short of stopping Site C is confirmation that Canada’s adoption of UNDRIP is nothing short of a hypocrisy in the making,” the two First Nations said. The nations added that the federal government wants to “wrap up consultation” on the project, “without even responding” to their request for a moratorium on permits unti a final resolution of their court challenges is completed. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

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Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic With Peace River Forage Association Presents

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Fisheries permits to force Trudeau government’s hand on Site C JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer

Excavation on the North Bank of the Peace River. FILE Photo

A new round of federal permits for the Site C dam will steer the Trudeau government into uncharted waters. For what appears to be the first time, the new government will have to give firm yes or no on the $8.8 billion dam in the form of new fisheries permits required for construction to continue. Up to now, the federal Liberals have shied

away from the Site C do a further review of question, saying the the permits, or decide approval of the initial not to issue certain perfederal permits was the mits.” Opponents say the previous government’s dam flies in the face of decision. Opponents of the a new relationship with First Naproject say tions—two the new of which permits, “They have a are suing which are lot of leeway. the governbefore FishThey can put a halt on it ment over eries Minisfor now and the project. ter Hunter do a further But so far, Tootoo, will review of the the govbe a critipermits” Ken e r n m ent cal test of Boon, PVLA has largely the govbeen mum e r n m e n t’s promised new relation- on Site C. Asked about the ship with Aboriginal project in the House of people. Commons in February, No more ‘scapegoat- Environment Minister Catherine McKenna ing’ Stephen Harper avoided even mentionWhile Site C is a pro- ing Site C by name. “In the fall of 2014, vincial project, it requires permits for areas the former government of federal jurisdiction, approved the project including impacts on and set legally binding fisheries, navigable wa- conditions with which the proponent must ters and First Nations. Critics of the proj- comply,” McKenna ect say Stephen Harp- said. er’s government went “The project is now against protocol when at construction phase it issued the first round and BC Hydro must of construction permits meet the requirements for Site C after calling set out in the environthe 2015 federal elec- mental assessment detion. cision as well as other Peace River Valley regulatory requirefarmer Ken Boon said ments. the Trudeau governWest Moberly First ment will have to is- Nation Chief Roland sue additional fisheries Willson, whose nation permits for the project is fighting Site C in the to continue. As far as he courts, said that so far, knew, they will be the the Trudeau governfirst issued under the ment has used the preLiberal government. vious government as a He added the dam “scapegoat.” was recently found in “They’ve said ‘no’ to breach of environmen- other things the Harper tal permits for failing to government approved. control sediment levels This will show what the in the Peace River. intent of the govern“Obviously we have ment is: if they’re going a new federal govern- to hold to their word or ment, so now they if they were just spewhave to look at issu- ing off to get elected.” ing those permits with Site C will flood the mandate they got around 83 kilometres of elected on, their elec- the Peace River valley, tion promises,” he said. including sites sacred “They have a lot of to First Nations in the leeway in what they region. can do. They can put a halt on it for now, and reporter@dcdn.ca

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The JuneWarren-Nickle’s Energy Group (JWN) and its parent company, Glacier Media, are donating $50,000 toward Red Cross efforts in Fort McMurray. The donation is also on behalf of other individual Glacier business units, which will undertake their own awareness and fundraising efforts to help the city and its residents rebuild their community and their lives, said Bill Whitelaw, JWN president and Glacier executive vice-president. Glacier, as one of Canada’s leading media and information services companies, has also created an integrated crowdfunding campaign, with all proceeds going the Red Cross efforts, at www.fundaid.ca/fortmac. Glacier is deeply involved in communities across Western Canada with community newspapers and business information services, noted Tim Shoults, Glacier’s vice-president of content and audience development. “This way, we can rally our readers, our customers and our communities to get behind the Red Cross efforts in a way that allows contributions of all

sizes,” explained Shoults. From an energy perspective, it’s important for Canadians from coast to coast to have a sense beyond the headlines of how important Fort McMurray is to the overall Canadian economy, Whitelaw said. “It’s just not an Alberta dynamic ... all Canadians need to step up and help get this engine running on all cylinders again, putting people, companies and their welfare front and centre,” said Whitelaw. “Canada’s oilsands sector is a key part of our energy practice at JWN ... we know these companies and these communities well. JWN produces the Oilsands Review and Oilsands Navigator as part of a broad portfolio of oilsands products and services. “As with our industry association partners such as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and Petroleum Services Association of Canada, we’re putting our contribution toward the Red Cross, the ensure the dollars we donate get amplified through provincial and federal contributions,” he added. Glacier Media is the owner of the Dawson Creek Mirror.

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Orphaned bear cub euthanized after rescue MIKE CARTER Staff Writer

A Dawson Creek area family who tried to rescue a black bear May 6, reel from the experience ending with the cub being euthanized because of its “poor physical condition,” according to the BC Conservation Office. Tiana Jackson, who lives about 50 kilometres outside of the city, said on Facebook she found the bear laying on a gravel road near her house. She phoned the RCMP and was connected to the conservation office. “The conservation officer was about two hours away,” she wrote, so Jackson phoned her brother. “We decided to catch the baby cub before it was lost… we knew it would starve to death,” she wrote. The family brought the bear back to Jackson’s home where they gave it food and water. Her fiancé was able to contact Angelika Langen of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society

rehabilitation centre in Smithers. “We told them that we did (have room) and that we already have cubs of this year so it wouldn’t be a problem,” Langen told the Dawson Creek Mirror. “We also told (her) that the decision whether or not a cub comes to rehab is up to the conservation officers.” Langen said she was later informed by the conservation office that the cub was put down after it was deemed unfit for travel to Smithers. Officers had checked the area for reports of a mother being killed by a vehicle or by hunters, but found none, she said. Jackson said the ordeal left her and her family rattled. “This was an absolutely horrifying experience that will break my heart and the hearts of my family who witnessed this tragedy for a long time.” She described trying to use her body as a shield between the officer and the bear, crying and begging him to take the bear to rehab.

“Unfortunately our officers are faced with making a number of difficult decisions,” Chris Doyle, deputy chief of provincial operations with the BC Conservation Office said. “The officer in the field made the assessment based on what he saw with the bear’s behaviour… its mobility and its physical condition. The decision was made that the most humane thing to do would be to euthanize it. The animal wasn’t moving as would be expected of a wild animal. It could be because of the length of time it was separated from the (mother) or it could have been a symptom of disease.” Jackson said that description doesn’t jive with what she witnessed. “It was moving a little slow,” she told the Mirror. “But it was very social and feisty. The cub seemed content and relieved to be in a safe place. He was very curious about us, very adorable and far from unresponsive.” Langen, a 26-year veteran of animal rehabilitation said de-

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termining whether a wild animal is healthy isn’t always black and white. “What might look like something that is easy to fix for us, might be more complicated — and something that might seem really bad is easily fixable at times,” she said. “Conservation officers are put out on the line and put out to the public as these horrible people but we work with them all the time and they’re good people. They always get the short end of the stick.” Jackson said she plans on filing a formal complaint with the BC Conservation Office. “I am willing to fight.” She also said she felt bad for the officer involved, but wished he had behaved differently. “(They) need better protocols so they don’t have to be (mean),” she added. “He knew he was going to kill the cub, but he really didn’t need to tell me that. He could have come and got it and just said ‘thank you for trying to help.’” Langen suggested a change in

policy that leaves the decision to euthanize up to veterinarians, rather than conservation officers, might ease conflicts with the public. “I do sympathize with Tiana,” Langen said. “It’s always hard when we run into those situations and you want the outcome to be different but, I think a policy change to involve a veterinarian would satisfy both sides and create a lot less conflict.” The BC Conservation Office encourages the public to leave orphaned wildlife alone. In a public update on human-wildlife conflicts last week, Doyle reiterated this point. “We’re asking people to leave wildlife alone in general,” he said. “Don’t pick up orphaned wildlife. Leave those animals alone.” As of April 1, there have been about 1,400 human-wildlife conflicts province-wide. In all of 2015, there were over 15,000 conflicts reported to the conservation office. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

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Dawson Creek youth could get back on the gridiron A18 VOLLEYBALL

Local squad brings home silver from Nationals

Left to right) Back row: Richell Schwartz (assistant coach), Meagan Reynen (coach) Olivia Herringer-Murdock, Kristen Power, Summer Supernaut, Sienna Rigsby, Glenn Power (coach). Front row: Lexi Schwartz, Sophia Macam, Ashley Schweitze. SUBMITTED PHOTO MIKE CARTER Staff Writer The Dawson Creek Dynamite, a U17/U18 volleyball team from the city, came back from the National Championship in Edmonton with

a silver medal. The team competed against others from Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, Alberta, B.C. and Manitoba. “The team was very excited to win the silver medal and end the volleyball season with such a strong finish,” assistant coach Richell Schwartz said. The road to the medal round was met with diversity, as the team came from behind to take the first set at the tournament 25-23 against Manitoba. They lost the second set 25-16, but came back in the third to win 15-9 and move on. Next they played Alberta, defeating them in three sets, 25-15, 25-19 and 15-11. They lost in the final to Vancouver’s Apex Avalanche in two sets. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

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DC Dodgers kicked off season May 18 Dawson Creek and Fort St. John have a new baseball team to cheer for. Made up of players from each city, the Dawson Creek Dodgers kicked off their first ever season in the Wheatbelt Baseball League at Harry Morrow field in the Mile Zero City May 18 at 7 p.m. After the team in Fort St. John folded, Dawson Creek was able to recruit some more players. The Wheatbelt League is a competitive baseball league that was established in 1947. Dawson Creek is the second new team to join this year,

along with a club out of Manning, Alberta. Until about 2012, the Dawson Creek Cardinals played in the league. The Mirror caught up with pitcher/shortstop Jason Ginter to find out how the idea of bringing the team back got new legs. “It was just a brainchild of a few of us. We said ‘hey let’s see what kind of interest we have in Dawson Creek,’” he said. They sent out a Facebook invite and ended up a roster of 25 that are at least interested.

The May 18 opener is against the County Brewers, from the Grande Prairie area. “They’re a very strong team,” Ginter said. “They’ve gone to the finals the last three seasons. It’ll be a quite a tough first game.” At the end of this year, Ginter says the team will reevaluate itself and see if it can carry on in to 2017. “It’s a year-to-year thing at this point,” he said. Sponsorship has so far been an issue for the team. “I guess (the downturn) plays a little bit of a factor,” Ginter said. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

Danny Schild, Northern Development Initiative Trust, Shaely Wilbur, City of Dawson Creek, Jim Wickstrom, golf pro at the Dawson Creek Golf and Country club and Brent Beaumont of Peter Bros. cut the ribbon to official open the new sunroom lounge and parking lot at the club MIKE CARTER Photo

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The Wembley Bulldogs are looking to recruit more Dawson Creek players to their Peace Country Bantam Football League team. The bantam team is made up of kids from grades 6 -8. After West Country Football and Football Alberta agreed last year to expand Wembley’s reach across the border, coach Lionel Robins said the team was able to pick up one player form the Mile Zero City by word of mouth. “Now he has a couple of friends com in,” Robins said. “I’d like to see not only a couple of kids from Dawson Creek, but maybe 20 kids come out and play.” Robins says he can

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remember when Dawson Creek was once a football hotbed. “When I played for Grande Prairie in high school, we hated playing the Dawson Creek Penguins. They were a solid football program. The kids were big and strong and they had a little dynasty with provincial championships for a while.” Robins said that if he can get a few middle school aged kids involved with Wembley’s football program, maybe it’ll have the spinoff effect of restarting the Dawson Creek high school football program. “That’d be great for everyone,” he said. In anticipation of the

upcoming season, Robins is holding a camp for interested Dawson Creek players in Wembley May 24. It’s meant to be an introduction to football. Players who are new to the game can try it out for four weeks with no obligation to play the whole season. All players will need to bring with them is their own cleats and the registration fee, the club provides everything else. For more registration cost and times of the camp, contact Lionel at robins@ revolutionautogroup.ca. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

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Down and dirty at Taylor motocross meet BYRON HACKETT Staff Writer

The kind of mud treatment riders got at the Taylor motocross race, was not quite the loving holiday spa gift you give to your mom. The Mother’s Day race in Taylor has been a tradition for at least the last 30 years, when it started with no more than 30 riders hitting the track. These days, the race is part of the Peace Motocross Association (PMA) tour that will travel to Fort St. John and Dawson Creek later this summer. Sunday marked the first race of the PMA season and despite rain, snow and extremely muddy conditions, more than 200 competitors took to the track in their first chance to accumulate points for the 10-race circuit across Alberta and B.C.

“She’s chaos, absolutely chaos. They’re tough kids, everybody is tough and they want to roll,” Taylor Motocross track executive John Lind said on race day Sunday. “That’s the whole PMA, it’s all a big family thing and everybody is here and you can only do their best, everybody is loving it. It is what it is, it’s motocross, it’s not street racing.” That sentiment was echoed by 24-year-old Connor Capelle, who finished second in his second race of the day and caked in mud he said there’s one of these types of races every year and while it’s tough racing, there’s still a lot of fun to be had. “It was really muddy today, pretty hard, definitely a struggle just to not crash,” he said. “Best thing to do in this is to just look

ahead. Juts look at the next corner and try and keep your head up… they don’t really rain out races very often, if it rains or snows or whatever you just have to deal with it. This maybe happens once or twice a year… I was looking forward to this race, too bad it rained all day but it was still fun.” The faces of the young riders who enthusiastically took to the track after the weather warmed up and the track dried told Lind everything he needed to know about the day. “We cut a bunch of the track out and spread a bunch more woodchips and cleaned up a bunch of the ruts and cleaned the jumps up. Shortened it up, just to get the small guys through,” Lind added. Capelle, a veteran on the PMA circuit, has some significant experience on tracks

of all different conditions throughout western Canada, including several races on the pro circuit last season. He said his time at local races helped him understand what he need to do to compete on a bigger stage. “Around here there’s usually between 5 to 7 guys that you can compete with. Sometimes there’s three or four guys that are really competitive. A lot smaller classes and a lot less pressure, not as much stress (here), just practice for the big races,” Capelle added. The next race of the circuit will take place in Dawson Creek on May 29. For more information on the circuit, check out www.peacemotocrossassociation.com sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Hedley says ‘Hello’ to DC Hedley brought their Hello World tour to Dawson Creek Saturday, and the crowd was decidedly

younger than one normally sees in the Encana Events Centre. For many kids, this looked to be the first live concert they’d ever experienced. Fortunately for

them, it set the bar pretty high. The show opened with a young fella named Francesco Yates, whom I admit I’d never actually heard of before Thursday. But the

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audience definitely knew who he was, and his energy combined with theirs got the concert off to a good start. Carly Rae Jepsen, who we all remember was responsible for that ear worm Call Me Maybe a few years back, probably made some teens’ lives when she hand picked six people to come out of the crowd and dance on stage with her. I have to say, that was very cool of her. Audience participation al-

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ways gets the crowd more hyped, so the energy train kept on rolling. Hedley opened their set with this bizarre TV show intro, The Hedleys, featuring the band members as what progressively descends into a very dysfunctional family dynamic. Full House, it ain’t. But that’s OK, because the audience was ready to go by then and lost their collective minds once the guys hit the stage.

Playing their classic songs along with their newest work, frontman Jacob Hoggard brought the energy level to new heights, especially when he took the time to talk to the crowd. In perhaps the most amusing break between songs, he demanded the cell phones of people he saw texting in the front row—he even took the time to go through one woman’s contact list, ask who everyone was and tried to send them messages, but her phone didn’t have enough data. Instead, Hoggard brought her on stage and she got a photo of herself with the band and thousands of her closest friends in the audience. Furthering the audience interaction, Hoggard also ventured into the crowd to play during the band’s encore, something that you don’t often see nowadays. It’s safe to say the young music fans will forever cherish the memory of their first concert, and someday may get to repeat the experience with their own kids. I give the Hedley Hello World tour 4.5 glow wands out of five. ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

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Students make their artistic mark at DC Gallery MIKE CARTER Staff Writer

Students from across School District 59 are showcasing their art until June at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. The annual “Make Your Mark” exhibit displays works from students in schools throughout the South Peace. The best piece from each school will be reserved for the school district’s permanent collection, with a small reward for the artist. Dawson Creek Secondary Central Campus art teacher Sarah Winstead said the exhibit, which happens near the end of the school year

each year, is a good motivator for the students who are really interested in art. It includes a mixture of media and methods including drawings, paintings, collages and photographs that are the result of projects designed to transfer images from the imagination to the audience through the processes of art. “I try to stress to them that this is coming full circle in the artistic process,” Winstead said. “You go from a concept, to creating that idea and actually being able to share it with friends, family and the (the public).” It’s a way to keep art in

the conversation of the community, she added. “It’s a really good way of promoting to the students, tourists and community at large the the visual arts and the arts in general are important to (students) development.,” she said. “Art isn’t something that should be thought of as secondary. It’s an important part of students development as people.” The exhibit will remain in place until June 2. The art gallery is open daily from 8-5. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

Dawson Creek & District DC Ministerial Association

Contact: David Roch (250) 782-1947 E-mail: droch@pris.ca 11501 17th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4P2

Alliance Church

Contact: (250) 782-3837 Web: http://www. dawsoncreekalliance.ca/ 9009 10 Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4T1

Bethel Pentecostal Church

Contact: Gordon Warriner 250-782-5885 Web: http://www.betheldc.ca 11501 17th Street, Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek Community Church

Contact: David Roch (250) 782-4745 Email : droch@pris.ca 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2G9

First Baptist Church

We are a Christian Church that serves our communities through providing opportunities to worship & pastoral care through representing the faith of Christ Jesus. Mens, womens, and childrens/youths programs are available. Call the number below for more info and for service times.

Contact: Terry Coe (250) 782-4792 Web: http://dcfirstbaptist.ca/ Email: firstbaptist@shawbiz. ca 1400 113 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2Z2 Sundays 10:30am for the Winter

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Contact: Trevor Birak 250-784-8530 Email: Trevor.Birak@gmail. com

Pouce Coupe Community Church

Contact: Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160 Sunday Meetings 10:00 am

Salvation Army Church 250-782-4812 1436 104th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC Church Service: Sundays 11:00 am

South Peace United Church

Contact: Maryilyn Carroll (250) 782-2636 Web: www.neonet.bc.ca/ unitedchurchdawsoncreek/ Spuc_Home.html Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca 1300 104 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2J6 Sunday Meetings 11:00 am

St James Presbyterian Church

(250) 782-4616 Email: stjtreas@pris.ca 1501-108 Ave., Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

St Marks Anglican Church Web: http://stmarksanglican. blogspot.ca/ Email: stmarks@pris.ca 1029 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2G6 250-782-2939 Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Pastor Noel Smith Sunday School: 10am Sunday Service: 11am 250-782-3085 stpaul58@telus.net 901 Cornwall Crescent, Dawson Creek, BC

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 17th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4Z3 Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Grandview Chapel

Is a friendly church nestled on the hill in Dawson Creek, BC Web: www.grandviewchapel.ca

Contact: Tony Vigar 250-782-4225 900 94th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC Sunday Meetings 10:00 am

Notre Dame Catholic Church

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

Contact: Fr. Louis Kwena (250) 782-3456 Email: nddc@shaw.ca 908 104 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2H7

Apostolic Lighthouse

Contact: Pastor James Bridges (250) 782-5489 Email: anna@peacecountry. com 709-96A Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1M6 Meeting Time: Wednesday 7 p.m. Sunday - 2 p.m.

Baha’i Faith

Baha u allah – founder of the Baha’i faith, meaning glory of God New Independent religious belief based on progressive revelations. The belief that God sent messengers throughout various times and places, sending messages of his teachings, to different people in different times explaining the various religions around the world. Feast every 19 days open to others.

Contact : Dale Campbell 250-782-9336 Tuesday Evenings 7:30 pm Location varies.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 250-782-4921 Web: http://www.mormon. org/ 10901 13th Street, Dawson Creek, BC

Church of the Nazarene

Contact : Megan Polowski (250) 719-7425 433 95th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1H4 dcnazarene.com dcnazarene@gmail.com Meeting Dates: Sun/ Tues/ Wed/ Fri Meeting Time : 6:30PM

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. We worship the Lord, Jesus Christ as God Himself in Human form. We believe his whole word is a divine allegory with a spiritual sense. We also have a unique and extensive set of teachings about the life after death. Our motto “ All religion is of life, and the life of religion is to do what is good.” All are welcome to our services and other events. Please go to www. dawsoncreeknewchurch.ca for more info and the church newsletter.

(250) 782-8035 9013 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3N3 Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Gideons International Canada

Dawson Creek Camp Local is part of the National Organization. Our mission statement is to win others to Jesus Christ through personal evangelism, scripture placement and distribution, and associating together.

Contact: Mr Lee Bowd (250) 7826655 Web: http:// www. gideons.ca Email: leecarol@ pris.bc.ca 1517 107th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2R9 Saturdays 7:00 pm Location varies.

Jehovah’s Witnesses

250-782-7487 644 105A Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

Northgate Anabaptist Fellowship (Mennonite Church, BC)

We meet to worship God, study the Bible, encourage and support each other, and work together to further God’s purposes in the world.

Contact: Eileen Klassen (250) 219-6375 Email: northgate.a.f@gmail.com 1800 109 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2V5 Sunday Meetings 10:00 am

Peace Mission Chapel

Contact: Pastor Lee Stevenson 250-843-7506 Sunday Meetings 11:00 am

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Bible Study: 10:00 am Church Services: 11:00 am

Contact: Church office 250-782-1710 9201-14th Street, Dawson Creek, BC Pastor: Cavin Chwyl

New Beginnings Baptist Church 10221-18th St Dawson Creek, BC Pastor: Dr. Michael Stark www.newbeginningsbaptist. ca

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Darrell and Judy Franke take their grand daughter Ella Cox for a loop around the field during the first annual Muscular Dystrophy walk in Dawson Creek, May 14. MIKE CARTER PhotO

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Peace Region court docket sentences

Two fentanyl related deaths in Fort St. John in 2016

Here’s a look at the sentences handed out in Peace Region courts from May 12 - 16.

more tracking of overdoses in the province. Province-wide, the total number of illicit drug overdose deaths through to April 30, totalled 256. That’s an 88 per cent increase from the 136 deaths that occurred in the same period last year. Fentanyl was detected in 49 per cent of these deaths, a steep increase from when the drug was responsible for 32 per cent of all overdose deaths in 2015. Harm reduction advocates in Dawson Creek recently said there is not enough life-saving naloxone kits (an antidote for overdoses) available in the community.

Fentanyl is responsible for two overdose deaths in Fort St. John so far this year, according to new data released May 13 by the BC Coroners Service. Although six fentanyl overdoses occurred in Dawson Creek in March alone, none resulted in death. The data shows one fatal overdose not involving fentanyl in the Mile Zero City so far in 2016. Since 2007, there have been 18 drug overdose deaths in Fort St. John and nine in Dawson Creek. The rising trend of fentanyl related overdoses and deaths in Western Canada is drawing attention from across the country. B.C.’s provincial health officer declared a public health emergency last month, allowing for

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Fort St. John • Lisa Louise Laura Angers

(born 1968) was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay $300 in victim surcharges for one count of assault, one count assaulting a police officer, one count of mischief obstructing the use or enjoyment of property. • Fraser Holden Chisholm

(born 1991) was given a conditional discharge, sentenced

Only male crickets sing. You can tell a female cricket from a male because the female has a long spike on its tail end. This is used to lay eggs. Find and circle the female crickets on this page. Standards Link: Life Science: Understand that animals have structures that aid in reproduction.

Work with a friend and give this investigation a try!

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1. Catch a cricket. Look at it and try to guess how far it can jump. 2. Using chalk or a rock, mark a starting point on the ground, such as a playground.

3. Set down your cricket and gently tickle its tail end with a soft cotton swab to make it jump.

4. After it jumps, mark the spot where it landed. Measure the distance between the two spots.

5. Make a record of your cricket’s jump in a notebook. Try this with several crickets and compare the distances they jump. Calculate the average of the distances. Standards Link: Investigation: Conduct simple experiments and record results.

N The warmer the weather, the faster crickets chirp. They usually don’t chirp if the temperature is above 100° F (38° C) or below 55° F (13° C). The snowy tree cricket is called the “thermometer cricket” because if you add 40 to the number of chirps it makes in fifteen seconds, you get the actual temperature in degrees Fahrenheit! Number of chirps in 15 seconds Temperature + + + + +

• Marcus Richard Mearow

• Lenny Grant Tecomba (born

1996) was sentenced to 21 days in jail, banned from driving for one year and handed $300 in victim surcharges for one count flight from a peace officer, one count possession of stolen property and one count theft over $5,000.

(born 1997) was given a conditional discharge, sentenced to six months of probation and handed a $100 victim surcharge for one count,

fter Chester, a cricket, arrives in the Times Square subway station, he takes up residence in a newsstand. Can Chester help to bring success to the almost bankrupt newsstand?

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Read the article below and see if you can figure out where each of the missing words belong. Mole crickets are thick-bodied insects about 3-5 cm (1-2

inches) long, with ___________ -like front _________ that help

them burrow ______________.

feeding on larvae, worms, roots

and grasses. Common predators of mole crickets include birds,

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• Matthew Leonard Burke (born 1989) was sentenced to 26 days in jail, with one year of probation and handed $200 in victim surcharges for one count of assault, one count of mischief $5,000 or under and one count of wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

sentenced in a Lower Post, B.C. court to 14 days in jail, 18 month of probation, handed a two-year discretionary firearms ban and handed $400 in victim surcharges for one count of common nuisance endangering life, and three counts, breach of an undertaking.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Read age-appropriate text in a variety of genres.

1979) was sentenced to 18 months probation for one count of fraud $5,000 or under.

• Jade Miller (born 1993) was

Mole crickets are ___________,

• Deborah Faye Brooks (born

theft $5,000 or under.

Fill in the missing vowels on this book. Then, check it out at your local library!

The male cricket has bumpy veins on his front wings. He rubs his wings together to “sing.”

Fort Nelson

• Tamara Erika Courtreille (born 1994) was handed a $100 victim surcharged for failure to appear pursuant to appearance notice.

his summer, when the nights get warmer, listen e Som for nature’s night music. ing of the music may be comsician, from a tiny nocturnal mu no more than one-inch in length. It is the cricket.

Other crickets can hear a male’s song with this part of their bodies. To find out what it is, write down the letters along the correct path through the maze.

to one year of probation and handed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault.

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Standards Link: Life Science: Understand that animals have structures that aid in survival.

Bug Hunt

Hunt through the newspaper for “buggy” things: Try to find: • a picture of a bug • the name of a bug • a verb that describes something a bug does • something a bug likes to eat • something that eats bugs Standards Link: Life Science: Know a variety of animals, their habitats and characteristics

CRICKET FAHRENHEIT ANTENNAE CHESTER SPIKE WINGS CHIRP POEMS SNOWY VEINS SING JUMP INCH ROCK

Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. S R E T S E H C Y T

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P V E I N S O I L A

O R T N N N N C P T E U I C S G E M K S

_______ , skunks, armadillos, raccoons and foxes.

Mole crickets are ____________ and spend nearly all their lives

underground in tunnels. Because of this, they are rarely seen. They can be found in every ____________, with the

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exception of Antarctica, and are

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East Asia, they are sometimes

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T I E H N E R H A F

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Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Cricket Poems

Look through the newspaper and select ten or more words that describe crickets. Write a poem or story using these words. Standards Link: Writing Applications: Write a variety of genres including poetry.

Cricket Chatter

Make up a conversation between two or more crickets.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Understand the meaning of words from context clues.

Complete the grid by using all the letters in the word CHIRP in each vertical and horizontal row. Each letter should only be used once in each row. Some spaces have been filled in for you.

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25. Carrier’s invention 26. Possessed 27. Invests in little enterprises 29. Summate 30. Rosary part 32. A large body of water 35. Woman’s undergarment 37. Essential oil obtained from flowers 38. Cripples 39. An explosion 41. Of, French 44. Fish of the genus Salvelinus 46. Bahrain dinar 49. Banded calcedony 50. Giant armadillo Clue 52. In place of Copyright © 2008, Penny Press 53. Electronic countertube 43. Powder mineral CLUES ACROSS countermeasures 45. Coat with plaster 1. Cut into cubes 9. Employee stock 55. Large package of 47. Far East housemaid ownership plan 5. Food flavorings cotton 48. Digital audiotape 11. Longest tenured 10. A crane 56. 3564 m French Alp “Tonight Show” host 51. Merchandising 12. Filippo __, Saint 57. European defense 14. One being educated 54. Libreville is the 13. One below tens organization capital 15. British conserva16. Impatiently desirous tives 58. Incapable of flex59. Check 17. Inflict a heavy blow ibility 18. End without com60. Former OSS Find the correct word, joining the first 20. As fast as can be pletion 60. Language of 61. Not old done (abbr.) Andorra word then joining the second word 19. Boater 63. Goodwill promotion 22. Ma’s partner 62. Repeat in concise 21. Indicated horseform power (abbr.) 64. Dark areas 23. Protects the chest PREVIOUS PUZZLES ANSWERS 65. Enough (archaic) 24. Expresses pleasure 28. Stiff hair, bristle CLUES DOWN 29. Blood type 1. Disk jockeys 31. Taxis 2. 9th Greek letter 33. Ribbed material 3. Fish of the carp 34. Young female family socialite 4. Medical prefix for 36. Game cube within 37. Priest’s liturgical 5. Short for synthesizer vestment 6. What part of (abbr.) 40. 2.1 km tributary of 7. Farm state the river Seille 8. Thermionic vacuum 42. The golden state

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Clue

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how to play: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. PREVIOUS PUZZLES ANSWERS

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BY KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR

Dear Annie: Dear Annie: I’ve been living with my boyfriend for nine years and we have a son together. Over the 14 years that we’ve known each other, we’ve had our share of problems, but it’s gotten worse in the last couple of years. Two months ago, “John” totally changed, and I found out he was being unfaithful. Of course, he denies it, but I have proof. I want to leave him, but I really have nowhere to go. So I’m just stuck here while he continues to see the other woman. I hate being made a fool. Please tell me what you think I should do? -Miserable and Cheated On Dear Miserable: You are not “stuck,” but you do have some difficult choices to make. The first decision is whether you are better off with John or without him. You have a son together, which means John is responsible for child support. Please discuss this with a professional who can help you sort through your issues and do what is best for you and your son. Ask John to come with you, but if he isn’t interested, go without him. Free and low-cost counseling is available through local churches, graduate school counseling departments, medical school psychology departments, United Way, the YMCA and the Department of Children and Family Services. Dear Annie: I’d like to give some advice to brides-to-be. These words of wisdom come from a middle-aged woman with 30 years of marriage under her belt: 1. He will not change for you. If he grew up in a dirty house, chances are he is not a neat guy. If he’s nasty to you, he will continue to be. 2. If he views porn, at some point in your marriage, it will be a problem. People who view porn will defend it, and it will not be good for you or your marriage.

3. If he likes to go out drinking with his buddies, be prepared to raise your kids alone and wait by the phone for him to call. He might lie about where he was and he may even start fights as an excuse to leave the house. 4. My husband went from his mother’s couch to my apartment. His father believed that housework, laundry and cooking were women’s work and my husband was the same. If he believes his job is to go to work, come home and be waited on, well, my dear, that will be your life. 5. If he is addicted to his smartphone, no amount of pleading will change that. 6. Once you have children, he will not suddenly be a helpful, kind father. If he was helpful and kind before, he will probably remain that way. If not, you will cry many tears. 7. Discuss handling the finances before you say “I do.” My husband made more money than me, and always considered it to be “his money.” Please ladies, do yourself a favor and heed your inner voice. It will not fail you. I wish I had paid attention to the red flags. -- Married and Lonely in Connecticut Dear Married: Thank you for the advice - most of which is a variation on your first caveat, which is that he will not change because you marry him. All women should understand that.

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aries – Mar 21/apr 20

Aries, your tendency this week is to escape into your mind and imagination. While that’s fine for a little while, pretty soon you have to come back down to earth.

taurus – apr 21/May 21

Taurus, people are pulling you in all sorts of directions this week. They each want you to share in their good times, but there’s only so much of you that can go around.

geMini – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, even though you generally like to keep your feet on the ground, this week you are looking to be a little adventurous. Let someone entice you into a whimsical journey.

CanCer – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, a desire to bring more calm into your life could have you seeking out a vacation or just a respite from daily life. Take the time to unwind and you’ll come back recharged.

leo – Jul 23/aug 23

Leo, this week may prove to be a little intense, but you’ll muster the energy and strength to push on through. Balancing fun and some work-related responsibilities is key.

Virgo – aug 24/sept 22

Practicality seems to disappear when you have your mind on enjoyable activities, Virgo. Find a way to be both fun and practical and you will be set.

libra – sept 23/oCt 23

Well-laid plans are the cornerstone of a successful week, Libra. Everything will go smoothly, but most days should pass without a hitch. Enjoy the brief respite.

sCorpio – oCt 24/noV 22

Scorpio, expect a lot of action this week. There’s no slowing down as you check off each item on your to-do list. Others may have difficulty keeping up with you.

sagittarius – noV 23/DeC 21

Sagittarius, live creative fantasies this week because you might not have another chance to indulge for a while. This is the break you have been seeking for some time.

CapriCorn – DeC 22/Jan 20

Honesty is always the best policy, Capricorn. This will become obvious when a past untruth you shared comes back to haunt you. Confess now to save face.

aQuarius – Jan 21/Feb 18

You have the physical stamina to accomplish many things, Aquarius. This week is bound to be one with a lot of progress. Make a list now of what you want to accomplish.

pisCes – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, be patient with the people around you. You may be fast to grasp a concept, but it could take others a little while longer.

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John Hines a.k.a. William Lee Bush died on May 7, 2016. Although he was born and died as Lee Bush; his family, friends and coworkers knew him as John. He worked for BC Rail for 24 years out of Dawson Creek and Fort St John, and retired in 1995. John was a kind hearted, family man who was full of life and always willing to lend a hand to those in need. He was predeceased by his parents; Orley and Lillian Bush, his first wife Betty June Hines; and daughter Janis Price. He is survived by his sister Sharon, his wife (and very first love) Gloria, his children; Denise, Liana, Sheldon, Carol, Tim, and Kim. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. John’s big heart made him a good man, a Good Samaritan, a loving husband and father. He will be remembered with warmth and love. Our family would like to thank Dr. Brussow as well as the caregivers at Peace Villa Residential Care, for their kindness, love and generosity shown to Lee during his time with them. Lee requested no funeral, memorial, or flowers. If you wish, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society in Fort St. John.

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LEO JOSEPH SOUCIE, of Fort Nelson, BC, beloved husband of Shannon Soucie (nee Dolan) passed away tragically in a boating accident on the Liard River in northern BC, on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the age of 64 years. Along with his wife Shannon, he is lovingly remembered by his 3 children and their families; Alaina (Ryan DeGrazio and their children Simone and Carys) of North Vancouver, BC, Laurisa (Colin Cripps and their children, Cale and Kenna) of Grande Prairie, AB, and Devin (Cathleen Soucie and their children, Teah, Liam and Eric) of Fort Nelson. Also left to cherish his memory are his sister, Linda (Glen Jensen and family), his brothers-in-law Bill, Barry and Danny Dolan, and sister-in-law Kate Jessup (and their families), many extended relatives including the Parker family, as well as countless friends, and colleagues in the trucking industry and Oil Patch. Leo was predeceased by his parents, Erwin and Ledvina Soucie, his mother and father-in-law, Frank and Kay Dolan, and brother-in-law, Pat Dolan. Leo was born in Mattawa, ON, Sept 28, 1951. He spent his early years there, before the family moved back west to Fairview, and then Ft St John. By the time Leo was in school, they had settled permanently in Dawson Creek, where he grew up. Leo quit school at Gr 9 and liked to say he continued his education at the “University of Pouce Coupe.” His first job was as a store stock boy at Marshall Wells. He soon discovered his talent for salesmanship and sold everything from vacuum cleaners to cars, but it was trucking that ended up being his life’s passion. In 1972, Leo met Shannon when she was home from University for the summer, working as a flag girl on the Alaska Highway. They married the following February, and this year celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. Over the years Leo hauled many loads including: logs, livestock, gravel, fuel, rigs, heavy equipment, camps and groceries - acquiring expertise that was highly valued in the industry. Leo took over the Esso bulk plant from his father-in-law in Ft. Nelson, and ran that for several years. He then moved on to a new phase in his work career, with leadership roles in the oilfield transport companies of Formula, and later, Oculus. He enjoyed his latest side venture, helping to create the company Two Bit Developments Inc., and their camp project at Mile 147. Throughout his career, Leo’s office was his pickup truck; he loved to load his vehicles with all the extras, and kept them in spotless condition. He worked hard every winter, and enjoyed his annual Spring holidays with Shannon on the beaches of Mexico, Greece, and other warm locales. He recently returned to Fairview where he had the chance to visit with many relatives at his beloved Uncle Bernard’s 100th birthday celebration. As much as Leo worked, he also loved hunting, fishing, and spending time at their ranch in Toad River. But above all, his world revolved around his children and grandchildren. In memory of Leo, donations would be greatly appreciated to: The Northern Rockies Senior’s Society, for the Heritage Place Supported Living Facility. Box 52, Fort Nelson, B.C. V0C 1R0.

Thank-You

We are completely overwhelmed by the generosity of the community of Fort Nelson, the extended community of the Oil and Gas Industry and our friends and family from all over the world. The call for help went out like the shock wave of an earthquake and the response came back from far and wide. Our family cannot even begin to thank the multitude of individuals and companies who helped us in the search for Leo, and those who comforted us and fed us. We are determined not to mention any names for fear we should leave out even one. Every act of kindness is recorded in our hearts. You know who you are, and we know who you are, and Leo knows who you are. The depth of our gratitude is immeasurable. God Bless You All. Shannon Soucie and Family

To Pat our son for giving a great eulogy – Dad would have been proud. To Nicole our daughter for the beautiful poem. To Colleen Syd’s sister for supplying lunch and supper. To Wanda and staff for putting on the great lunch and supper. To Dan for officiating. To Bergeron’s for the wonderful slide show and all the help with everything. Thanks to all family and friends for celebrating Syd’s life with us. He was so proud to call you his friends.

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Dmetro Kurelek Oct 4, 1936 – May 8, 2016 Our Dad passed away peacefully in Red Deer, AB. Born of Parents George and Maria Kurelek in the Ukraine. They then immigrated to Canada in April, 1937, settling and growing up in Clayhurst, BC. He was one to many; Brother to Helen, Uncle to Elana and great Uncle to Mackenzie. He was father to; Rhonda (John), Lauralee, Corinne (Roland), Jay (Christina), Gordon (Jodie), and Maria Also Grandfather to; Nathan, Christopher, Nichole, Michele (Gavin), Bailey, Ben, Stacie and Shelby. and Great Grandfather to; Austin, Braedon, Chloe, Cohen and Huxley After marrying (Mary), they homesteaded in Bear Canyon AB where he farmed, drove equipment in construction, drove truck in the oil patch and worked on the Clayhurst Ferry. Later he bought his own trucks contracting himself out to various companies hauling loads throughout Canada and the US. He will be fondly remembered by many in the Peace River Country as well as friends he made in Kamloops, BC and Red Deer, AB. His cousin William Kurelek was correct deeming him “ a rugged entrepreneur”. As farmer to owner operator of his own trucks he could do and did put a hand to many things, work and hobbies. They whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before........... they are now ... wherever we are.

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Every Wednesday-1:15pm to 2:15pm at the Coop Bistro-Seniors Computer Club-All Seniors are welcome to this free club. For beginners and people wanting to learn more. information, instruction and discussion. minor glitches attended to in class. Bring your laptops, notepads, cameras, electronic gadgets. No computer, no problem. we have some to lend. Call Anne Symons at 250-7824668 for information and registration.

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PC Roots Group Library Building Open: Every Saturday Sept-June 10:00am12:00pm in the small Roots Group building DC NAR Park. Open for members wanting to use the genealogy library. A member will be available by appointment to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone welcome. For appointment call: Lynn- 250-7824058 Neil- 250-7827651 www.peacecountryroots.ca

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MADE PURSUANT TO: Oil and Gas Activities Act, S.B.C. 2008, c. 36 Expropriation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 125

TAKE NOTICE that ARC RESOURCES LTD. of 1200, 308 – 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0H7, INTENDS TO APPLY TO EXPROPRIATE a statutory right-of-way over certain lands pursuant to the Oil and Gas Activities Act, S.B.C. 2008, c. 36 and the Expropriation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 125, the legal descriptions of which are as follows: The South West ¼ of Section 15 Township 80 Range 15 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District, having a Parcel Identification Number of 014-459-515; and

The South East ¼ of Section 14 Township 80 Range 15 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District, having a Parcel Identification Number of 014-389-495.

ARC RESOURCES LTD. intends to expropriate an interest in certain portions of the lands described above in respect of the construction, maintenance and operation of a natural gas pipeline, which will be situated within a proposed 18 metre right of way.

A reference plan showing the location of the lands described above and the statutory right-of-way intended to be obtained have been filed in the Victoria Land Title Office located at: Suite 200 – 1321 Blanshard Street Victoria, British Columbia Canada V8W 9J3

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