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Garrett Napoleon and Harley Davis walk up from their cabin with several bags of lichen, collected by community members from under the rock pines between Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, where there are hoards of the food stuff. They head to a large maternal caribou pen tucked away in the foothills outside of Chetwynd where seventeen lichen-loving ungulates wait for breakfast. Over the last few weeks the herd has been weaned off a diet of pellets of fats, minerals and protein back to plain lichen in preparation for release back into the wild. It’s two days until Davis and Napoleon will open up the fence, and they feel sad to say goodbye. “Sad but happy,” Davis says. “It’s time for the caribou to be out on their own, and we’ll still monitor them after they’re out.” This maternal pen is run by Saulteau and
West Moberly First Nations along with Wildlife Infometrics, which was hired three years ago to intervene in the sharply declining numbers of caribou. The Klinze-za herd in Northeast B.C.’s Rocky Mountain foothills used to be hundreds of animals strong, but three years ago, there were just 16 caribou. Now, after three years of protected calving, the herd is up to around 70 animals. Maternal penning allows mothers and calves to bond in a safe place, and lets the calf get fast enough to keep up with the mother once they’re released. “It gives them a much stronger fighting chance of survival,” says West Moberly Chief Roland Willson about the project. Everyone seems encouraged by how the new calves are doing, but maternal penning is not a golden bullet for the caribou’s woes. The population has been in decline primarily due to habitat loss and changes to predation. Continued A7
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Delayed air ambulance flights are putting medical patients in need of urgent care at risk, Peace River Regional District directors say. The district is pushing provincial officials to station a medical aircraft on the east side of the Rockies after a pattern of delays put “lives in jeopardy,” PRRD acting chair Brad Sperling said in a letter to BC Emergency Health Services (EHS). “Our people, our residents are definitely at risk,” Electoral Area B Director Karen Goodings said at a meeting July 14. Goodings said she’d spoken with one resident who had an inter-hospital air transfer delayed three times. Stationing medical aircraft in Northeast B.C. would make it easier to transfer patients to hospitals in Alberta instead of flying over the Rockies, she said. Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead said residents in his city have also struggled with air ambulance delays. “It’s a significant issue for us,” he said. “We had a gentleman from Dawson Creek this winter who was (delayed) three to four days. He finally private chartered himself out because he couldn’t get an air ambulance out of here for emergency heart surgery.” According to EHS, there were 173 air ambulances to and from Peace Region airports between November 2015 and April 2016. Ninety-nine of those were designated as “red” transfers—patients at risk of death or losing a limb or organ. Of those, three took more than 24 hours from initial call to the patient being loaded into the air ambulance. The majority of patients in critical condition (77) were transferred within six hours. The remaining 19 were on board an air ambulance in 6-24 hours. In a response letter, EHS officials said they could look at increased used of charter carriers “to meet your communities’ unique needs.” Regional district directors say they plan to raise the issue with the provincial health ministry. reporter@dcdn.ca
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Contents Then and Now ...............2 Local News ....................2 Weather ..........................2 Local News ....................3 Feature Story .................4 Opinion ...................... 8/9 Sports ...........................17
Arts .............................. 20 Community ................ 22 Calendar ..................... 24 Kidscoop ..................... 25 Coffee Corner ............. 26 Classifieds................... 29
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Jonny Wakefield Staff Writer Coun. Terry McFadyen calls it a conversation piece. On Monday, as the City of Cleveland braced for the start of the 2016 Republican National Convention, McFadyen showed up to a meeting of Dawson Creek city council wearing a Donald Trump ball cap. “My son lives in New York,” McFadyen said. “He came for a visit and he brought it up as a gift.” The Trump 2016 cap features a profile of the bombastic candidate, his
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hair flowing into the colours of the American flag. On the side, the slogan “Make America Great Again.”
So does the councillor supports the controversyprone candidate? “I have no comment,” he said when asked about the cap. “It’s a conversation piece.” Several councillors said the laconic McFadyen did not in fact support the brash businessman. Coun. Charlie Parslow went further, revealing that he, too, was wearing a piece of Trump-brand apparel. “In defence of Councillor McFadyen, I have a Donald Trump belt on,” said Parslow. reporter@dcdn.ca
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Protester who disrupted deadly Site C event still waiting for answers JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer The Peace Valley farmer who triggered a series of events that left a man dead outside a Site C dam open house last summer says he hasn’t been contacted as part of the investigation into the police-involved shooting of James McIntyre. Terry Hadland came forward late last year as the disruptor of a Site C open house in Dawson Creek on July 16, 2015. Hadland says he tore up maps of the $8.8 billion dam to show his opposition to the project. McIntyre, a 48-year-old employee of a local restaurant, was shot by police responding to the incident shortly after Hadland left the Fixx Urban Grill. A year later, Hadland says he’s still unsure why he hasn’t been contacted by either the province’s Independent Investigations Office (IIO) or RCMP. The IIO continues to investigate whether the RCMP member who shot McIntyre—who was reportedly wearing a mask and carrying a knife—was justified in using force. RCMP carried out
a separate investigation into the disruption at the open house. “This gentleman and I are now kind of linked forever,” Hadland said of McIntyre. “It seems to me it was a shame it happened in the first place, but somehow the police still have not even come close to asking me anything.” Hadland lives downstream from the proposed dam, where he farms and lives off the grid during the summer months. He says he has been fighting Site C since it was first proposed in the 1980s. He said it wasn’t until the next day, July 17, that he heard someone had been killed at the open house. “The next morning a friend phoned me, because I don’t even have the radio out here,” he said. “He phoned me and said somebody had been killed. I couldn’t even believe it.” Hadland said he wanted to “push” people at the open house, which he described as “a big schmooze fest.” Around 50 people were in the banquet hall, he said. “They were congratulating themselves on being so cool and having such a wonderful rapport
with the community,” he said. “But I didn’t feel as if some of the people in the community who are against the dam would take the chances I could take, so I took them.” “I went in and flipped a couple tables. They have these big tables with these elaborate maps. It was the maps I really wanted to (damage). It didn’t take long for them (BC Hydro employees) to surround me. There were people taking video of that too, and none of this has come out.” Hadland said he left before police arrived at the event, but maintains there was no need for RCMP to attend. “I didn’t push anybody, I didn’t swear, I didn’t yell,” he said. “I was very methodical.” Hadland was soon escorted to the door and left. On the way out, he saw someone he believes was McIntyre in front of the restaurant. “I saw this gentleman in the parking lot. He kept turning away from me whenever we’d look at each other. I thought ‘he’s just some BC Hydro guy waiting for me to drive away and follow me.’ So I got in my car and left and watched the
The protester who triggered a call to police that ended with a 48-year-old man dead outside a Site C open house still hasn’t heard from the province’s police watchdog. FILe Photo rearview mirror. I didn’t even know they’d sent for police.” He said he went into the Dawson Creek detachment the next day, but hasn’t heard from police or the IIO since. “I really did kick a hornet’s nest, then that poor beggar walked in behind me and got caught. It was a
tragedy all the way around.” Earlier this month, the IIO said the “bulk” of the investigative work into the shooting has been complete. However, a spokesperson did not know when a report on the incident would be released. reporter@dcdn.ca
Small but worrying uptick in unpaid Dawson Creek property taxes JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer Dawson Creek’s deadline for property taxes has come and gone, and the city has seen a small but worrying uptick in the number of properties with outstanding bills. Just under 93 per cent of properties paid their taxes by the July 4 deadline, avoiding the steep 10 per cent penalty. “As an absolute number it’s still quite nice,” Chief Administrative Officer Jim Chute said of the 93 per cent return
rate. “92.7 per cent tax invoices were paid by deadline. “As a trend line, though, it’s a little worrisome. It’s the lowest number in six years, basically since we came out of the economic meltdown in 2008.” As of July 18, 163 more properties than in 2015 had unpaid tax bills. The city has collected $24.5 million from taxes so far this year, down from $24.9 million the year prior. The city is still owed around $1.9 million in outstanding taxes—a roughly one per cent increase over last year. According to Chute, while that increase is relatively
small, “for about seven per cent of our people, taxes weren’t affordable for them, so it’s something to keep an eye on.” Properties with unpaid taxes can be sold at the city’s tax sale after three years. If there is no purchaser, the property is transferred to the city. The city found itself owning more and more land after the economic downturn in the late 1980s. “We were in that position a lot, and it’s just not where you want to be,” Chute said. reporter@dcdn.ca
Dawson Creek security firm keeps work sites safe we do even as children. Health and safety is so key.” Currently with a contract for substation work near Tumbler Ridge, Whitford would like to employ more First Nations representatives in security. “It is rare to see them in security
ROb bROWN Managing Editor If you look close enough, you may see Roy Whitford spending both his days and nights with his eyes peeled on both people of the region and their property. But don’t worry, the owner of Armada Security is making sure things are locked up tight. Working the dead of night, usually the roads are quiet. But sometimes it can be more exciting. Specializing in oilfield site as well as oil and gas security, Whitford has more than five years experience in the field. He said security comes down to a similar word. “It is all about safety. Whether we are talking land security or oil and gas. There are safety drills and other formal operating procedures to be performed as well.” Whitford, based out of Dawson Creek, says the job is more exciting than sitting through the night on a stakeout in his vehicle. “We could be working a site that has more than 500 people coming on and off it on any given day. Employers need to know who is
and also rare in the oil and gas sector,” he said. “I’d like to change that. This is a good industry to be in and great career to have.” editor@dcdn.ca
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Culture camp teaches provincial staff about area First Nations Zoë Ducklow Staff Writer Eighteen provincial workers spent two days camping in the Peace valley learning about Treaty 8 First Nations beliefs and culture. They camped through a hailstorm on Bear Flat, learned the basics of smudging and the surprisingly difficult process of taking down a teepee. Renee Simard frequently interacts with First Nations people with her work at the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation (MARR). “I felt there was a serious lack of any kind of training directly related with First Nations. I was the First Nations relations advisor and yet didn’t know the protocols and traditions,” Simard said. “I felt that was important for us to learn, especially if we’re trying to move toward reconciliation.” She proposed the camp through a staff-directed training program
that lets staff get training they feel is relevant. The seventeen other people who signed up were mostly from the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations based in Dawson Creek, with some from the Ministry of Environment and MARR. The camp was facilitated by Treaty 8 Tribal Association. “It was about creating connectedness between their communities and ours because we work so closely with them. Most of their traditions are oral, so you can’t just go to books and find this information, so you have to learn it first-hand,” Simard said. “I think it will give people a deeper appreciation for who’s being affected by the different permits and stuff that we’re issuing.” The camp is part of a cultural employment strategy that the Treaty 8 Tribal Association has been working on with federal funding. Karen Aird is a consultant who’s worked closely on the strategy, and organized this camp. It isn’t just for
Participants learned about various protocols for approaching and working with the Treaty 8 First Nations. Zoë Ducklow PhotoS
industry or government partners, she said, it’s also for members of Treaty 8 tribes. “We’re hoping to reinvigorate and bring back some of the teachings, especially to some of the younger people. We want to get them out here doing the same stuff,” Aird said. Near the end of the second day, educator and faith-keeper Art Napoleon led a session about First Nations protocols. Everyone
sat inside the teepee while a low fire smoked away in the centre. He talked about smudging, which commonly happens at the beginning of any ceremony. “Inhaling it does not get you high,” he joked, as another facilitator went around the circle with a small pan of smoking sage for everyone to wash the smoke over them. “Symbolically you’re washing yourself with the smoke, but you’re also uniting body mind spirit.” Not all traditions are as commonly known and practiced as smudging. “Protocols vary from tribe to tribe,” Napoleon said. “With colonization some of us lost them for a while.” He tells of old pipe bearers and ceremony keepers, who according to legend buried their pipes on the hills overlooking the Moberly, saying they needed to put them to rest. “There was a lot of pressure from the Catholic church. In other places these healers were branded as practicing black magic and turned their communities against them. On the prairies a lot of them went underground. What you see today is not exactly what existed a
Art Napoleon talks with the group about Indigenous approaches to economic development, balancing economics with environmental and social health.
long time ago. You’ll see little bits of Christian influence, even a little bit of pan-Indianism. It’s not all pure. We were severely impacted.” An important part of this camp is talking about relationship between the First Nations and industry. Napoleon grew up at Saulteau and has been involved in land use negotiations and cultural preservation for a long time. Through the years he’s seen a shift from focusing on mitigation and habitat protection to jobs and financial benefit. “There was a time when consultation to us meant an opportunity for co-stewardship. So it would allow us to be part of the design of any sociocultural impact, land-use studies, environmental impact assessments,” Napoleon said. “These are the things we should be focusing on as stewards of the land. Then if there’s still work, that’s an add on. Now it’s become the other way around.” Tammy Watson was in a unique position at the camp, being both a Saulteau member and a government worker. She’s been working with FLNRO for a few months as the First Nations advisor on crown land applications. “My coworkers get confused sometimes because I say ‘we’ when I’m talking about the First Nations and the government,” she laughs. Watson was nervous to work for government initially, wondering if people would question her credibility, but ultimately wanted to be part of the change. At the end of the camp, everyone had a turn to stand in front of their peers and share a resolution or a reflection. “I’m going to do dishes when I go to communities,” one staffer said, referring to Aird’s encouragement that people involve themselves at First Nations events. “I used to hesitate to be myself, but I’m just going to barge in and be myself.” “Twenty-one years ago, this would not have happened. It means so much to see how earnest you all are to learn these things,” Aird said, reflecting on the history of First Nations consultation with government. “Now is the time for change, I’m positive that things are changing.” reporter@ahnfsj.ca
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Pastor asks council to bring back pre-meeting prayer JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer An area pastor is asking Dawson Creek City Council to consider bringing back a voluntary prayer before meetings. At a meeting July 18, Ruth Czerniak, Pastor at the Tupper Church of the Nazarene in Tomslake, asked elected officials to bring back a five minute prayer session prior
to council. Czerniak was part of a group of volunteer pastors “who met for five minutes before council, purely voluntary, for a few minutes of prayer” when Wayne Dahlen served as mayor. Council does not currently pray before meetings. However, a local pastor attended the inaugural meeting of council in Dec. 2014 and began the proceedings with a Christian prayer.
Czerniak’s request comes at a time when many local governments are phasing out pre-meeting prayer, after a Supreme Court of Canada ruling against a Quebec municipality. Czerniak said the recent shootings of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge led her to contemplate bringing back prayer in Dawson Creek. “In every circumstance, the mayors, the chief of police and
other members of the community called for prayer,” she said. “I believe that prayer for our police officers, first responders and others before a tragedy would be a much better choice.” Mayor Dale Bumstead said he would discuss the idea privately with councillors. “That’s a personal decision,” he said. “So I’m not going to impose that discussion on council. If there’s
enough of a will to consider that, we’ll bring back on that basis. But I think it was more (of) a voluntary exercise…that people could participate in if they choose.” Czerniak also invited councillors to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the church on Sept. 11. The log building was built in 1941 and was without running water until a recent renovation. reporter@dcdn.ca
Pemmican Days a contest and culture-filled extravaganza
Pemmican Days at Saulteau First Nations was three hot days of contests, games, food and friends. Two moose were cut up to be roasted or smoked. “They’re just volunteering because they want to eat moose meat,” Vern Lalonde joked as people swarmed the butcher’s table. Two low fires smoked away with drying racks over top where the dry-meat sat. It takes two to three days, depending on weather, for the meat to dry so judging was based on cutting skill. Getting just the right consistent thinness is what won Desiree Napoleon top prize for this contest. Archery, axe throwing and sling shot competitions were held for men and women. Lots of people signed up, whether they thought they had a chance or not. “I’ve signed up but I don’t know what to do,” said one axethrower. “Get it in the tree,” his friend helpfully told him. Pugeeseee (hand games) and horseshoe competitions ran
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Dawson Creek water usage continues to drop ROB BROWN Managing Editor
Water usage is down in Dawson Creek, in line with a provincial water conservation plan dating back to 2008. The city is expected to reduce their current per capita daily consumption by 20 per cent by year 2020, going from an average of 584 liters per capita/day to 467 liters per capita/day by 2020. City Director
of Infrastructure Shawn Dahlen says DC is well on its way. “Currently we have reduced our use to 479 liters per capita/day for 2015. Residential water use is 184 liters per capita/day for 2015,” Dahlen said last week. The national average is 329 liters per capita/day. Dahlen says the City of Dawson Creek’s lawn watering strategy as posted on the website for odd and even day lawn
watering is incorporated in the city’s water conservation measures bylaw. “This bylaw establishes the procedures and regulations for water use, allows the City some control over water use during peak months and ensures our supply is sustainable for the remainder of the year, while helping reach the targeted reduction in our liters per capita/day of use by 2020,” Dahlen said. editor@dcdn.ca
Clockwise from left: archery competition was just one of the competitions happening at Pemmican Days July 15-17 Bud Napoleon started Pemmican Days 30 years ago: “I never ever thought it would last this long.” Winners of the dry meat competition, Desiree Napoleon, Tylene Paquette, Phyllis Gauthier and Lexis Davis. Zoë Ducklow Photos
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throughout the weekend as winning teams advanced forward towards the cash prizes. “Teams advance to A, B or “c” ya later,” Barry Davis joked while scorekeeping for one of the A horseshoe matches. Bud Napoleon started Pemmican Days 30 years ago to get more activities going in the community, around the time when Treaty 8 Tribal Association was formed. Initially, Pemmican Days also included legal workshops around Treaty rights. Napoleon wanted his community to better understand their Treaty rights, especially around the time when former prime minister Pierre Trudeau was talking about repatriating the Constitution, which would have very real impact for First Nations. “There also used to be more activities, like horseback wrestling. Instead of going one on one, they’d all go in one group, so if she was right next to me,” he said, gesturing to the visiting elder sitting beside him, “if I had a chance to grab her and pull her off her horse I’d do it.”
Apply Now Fish and Wildlife Grants Available In 2016, the FWCP funded 20 projects to help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife impacted by existing BC Hydro dams in our Peace Region. The projects are underway and are being delivered by local First Nations, stewardship groups, agencies and others. And now we’re accepting grant applications for next year’s projects. Join us. Apply for an FWCP grant at fwcp.ca. • Learn more and read our Grant Application Information Kit at fwcp.ca/apply-for-funding • Read our Peace Region Action Plans and find out more about our conservation priorities and projects • Submit a mandatory Notice of Intent by September 21, 2016, to support early engagement of First Nations • Submit your online grant application by October 28, 2016 Contact our Peace Region Manager, Dan Bouillon, at dan.bouillon@bchydro.com or 250-783-7509. Visit fwcp.ca. The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries & Oceans Canada, First Nations and Public Stakeholders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife impacted by existing BC Hydro dams.
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Equipment, utility issues cause Hwy 2. improvement delay MIKE CARTER Staff Writer Trouble hooking up power to traffic lights and street lights, as well unexpected delays in acquiring properties along the route, meant four-laning a 5.7 kilometre stretch of Highway 2 from 8th Street to Rolla (Snake Pit) Road took three years. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says that’s too long. “We agree that the project has taken longer than originally expected and thank the public for their patience,” spokesperson Kate Mukasa said in an email to the Dawson Creek Mirror. “The good news is the wire is soon to be finished and drivers will benefit for the long-term form this major highway investment.” The project is to be
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completed by the end of the month. Originally budgeted at $36.5 million, the work was completed by Dawson Creek’s Brocor Construction Ltd. for $21.4 million. The project is part of overall highway improvements the ministry had planned from the Alberta border to Fort St. John. Other projects within the corridor included a 2.8 kilometre southbound passing land at Blockline Road in Tomslake, with intersection improvements at Highway 2, Blockline, Arndt and Wade Roads. Intersection improvements were also made at Highway 2 and Tremblay Trail and a 2 kilometre, northbound passing lane at Mile 10 north of Dawson Creek. These projects were all completed in 2013. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
Chamber wades into the debate over controversial Encana facility ROB BROWN Managing Editor A letter sent from incoming Dawson Creek Chamber president Wanda Maundrell on behalf of the board of directors is gaining both positive and negative feedback online. In a letter dated late last month, the board of directors offered their support of Encana’s application for its South Central Liquids hub. “The Board of Directors has carefully reviewed all information of note including that both the (Agricultural Land Reserve) and the (Oil and Gas Commission) have approved applications for this project,” wrote Maundrell. “The Board also recognizes that it is difficult for affected land owners to deal with increased truck traffic, noise and the general discomfort of a large construction project in their neighborhood.”
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While the Chamber board urged the Peace River Regional District to approve the project and allow Encana to move forward with the project, social media revealed a cross section of the community less than impressed with the chamber’s support. Mark Aven wondered why there was opposition. “We need this work in the down turned economy we are currently facing,” he said. Aaron Knoblauch made note of the ALR zoning. “I see is that the ALR has no problem rezoning that land for this use yet there are examples in this area that I know of personally of farmers who own their own land and for different reasons need a zoning change for their own personal use and have been turned down. It’s pretty sad.” “Do you think the Regional Directors know that they never really had a choice in this matter,” asked Pamela Wyant.
“Encana has been telling us this all along but for some reason I genuinely thought our governing bodies had meaning and clout. Personally, if I were an elected official that truly had the power to vote by my conscience, I would want to tell them ‘No’ once in a while.” Heather Dawn Hall was pragmatic. “I think we need to realize regardless where it is, Someone is going to be pissed. Dawson Creek is an oilfield town that’s suffering.” The Board noted it believes projects such as this are critical to the continued economic growth of the South Peace and the rest of the region. “The significant financial and social benefits to our region and the Country that will result from this project align with the Board’s belief that projects like this need to go forward, provided they meet all regulatory, legal and social benchmarks,” said Maundrell in her correspondence. editor@dcdn.ca
$61K to clean up remains of 15th St. culvert JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer Removing the twisted remains of 15th Street from Dawson Creek will cost around $61,000. On Monday, City Council approved a contract to remove concrete and mangled culverts from the creek. The berm that carries the road across Dawson Creek burst after heavy rains caused floods June 16 when culverts became choked
with debris. Pavlis Trucking Ltd. of Dawson Creek won the contract with the lowest bid. Environmental monitoring will cost another $15,000 The city plans to replace the culvert with a bridge sometime this building season. A bridge will cost around $2 million, according to city staff. reporter@dcdn.ca
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caribou From a1 Caribou are a migratory animal and need wide uninterrupted spaces to roam. Access roads for logging, gas wells and mines fragment their habitat and inadvertently give predators easy access to terrain that used to be natural sanctuary for caribou. Wolves, for example, don’t travel well in deep snow like caribou do with their spindly legs, but access roads have paved a way for wolves to the formerly inaccessible mountain tops. There’s no avoiding the invasive capture process, but the team at Wildlife Infometrics do what they can to prevent harm, beginning with picking what cows to capture. “We try to pick cows who don’t have a calf with them, or a teenager from last year. And we look at the group size, if there’s only two or three we won’t take one. We don’t want to break up the families too much,” says Brian Pate who works for the company. The capture starts with a helicopter chase, where a professional shoots a net gun to trap the caribou, and the drops down to hold her in place until help arrives. “Once he covers the eyes, usually they calm down pretty quickly,” Pate says. “The veterinarian lands in a helicopter just behind, and they’ll check over the cow and give her a nasal spray that’s like a relaxant.”
Harley Davis lives in the rustic cabin every second week from March until the release, usually mid-July with Garrett Napoleon. “We gotta spend our whole lives together, so no point in making it difficult,” he jokes when asked if they ever get stir crazy.
Assuming nothing when wrong with the net gun—broken legs are a risk, which is why they use a professional, Pate says—the main concern is temperature. Designed for life at -40 degrees Celsius, caribou are made to keep heat, not lose it. Running away from a helicopter is hot work, so the veterinarian wants to make sure the animal doesn’t overheat. Next they’ll hobble her legs so no one gets kicked and load her into the helicopter, landing half-kilometer away from the pen so as not to frighten the animals already there. They’ll bring her the rest of the way with a snowmobile and sleigh combination. At the pen, veterinarians check over her health, record weight and collect various samples before administering an antidote for the nasal spray. “Within a minute or so she’ll bounce right up and be fine,” Pate says. This is the cost of development, some conservationists say. It would be nice to think of maternal pens as an ideal solution to
Brain Pate with Wildlife Infometrics scans the mountains for caribou who got out of the pen early when a portion of the fence collapsed in the heavy rains and flooding in mid-June. Four cows and three calves left the pen, and all seem to be doing well according to location data transmitted by their radio collars. Zoë Ducklow Photos
population decline, but in truth it’s far from it. “We can pen and recover as many caribou as we want,” Willson says, “but it we don’t have the habitat for them, it’s not going to mean anything. They’re just going to keep on getting eaten.” He’s called for wider habitat protection but says the provincial government is unwilling to protect area with natural resources. “The only part they have protected is the high alpine, because there’s nothing that they want there. But low elevation habitat zones are just as critically important—the caribou can’t stay on top of the mountain all the time—but the government values the coal more than they value the caribou,” he says. “We’ve said this all the time that, the First Nations are not opposed to development, but it’s got to be done in a sustainable and responsible manner.” Napoleon and Davis are two caribou herders from Saulteau who live up in the mountains every other week from March to mid-July, rotating with two other herders from West Moberly. “I stay out of the politics and just look after these guys,” Davis says, looking over the herd who are slowly making their way towards breakfast. “Some people do all this scientific stuff, but it’s simple, really. They just need food, a good habitat, fresh water and protection.” Davis grew up in a time when caribou were plentiful. “They were sustenance, they were clothing, they were medicine. They were everything,” he says. “I think it’s our job to ensure that our children and our grandchildren are able to experience what we enjoy today. I don’t want them to see them in pictures or books or videos or whatever. I want them to go out there and see them in real life.” By the time all the lichen was laid out in the troughs, the calves had gathered in a small meadow, watching but not approaching. Davis and Napoleon slowly circled around the perimeter coming up well behind the calves, passively herding them toward the food. They’re careful to keep their distance, so the animals never become too accustomed to their presence. It’s also important not to make eye contact even if a cow or calf comes close enough. “Predators look them in the eye,” Davis says. “It’s predacious behaviour; we don’t
want to intimidate them.” Friday morning the herders opened the fence releasing the nine cows and eight calves back to their usual haunts. By late afternoon, they had all left the pen, calves with their mothers. Four cows and three calves got out in midJune when a portion of the pen fence was damaged by heavy rainfall and flooding in the region. The crew has kept an eye on the animals that left early—so far they seem to be doing fine. Each animal is fitted with a radio collar that records their position once a day,
and transmits the data to Wildlife Infometrics Wednesday afternoons. “Scientifically we’re looking to see what habitat they choose. We’re interested to see if they join up with other animals,” Pate says. “We also look to see that they aren’t moving around too much—this would be a sign they’re being pushed by predators. Normally caribou will find a place they like and stay there for a while, moving maybe 200 metres in a day. But if there’s a bear or something, they might run 10 kilometers in a day.” reporter@ahnfsj.ca
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MOSQUITO MAYHEM: The District of Taylor is experimenting with a new way of fighting the community’s mosquito problem. Local ball diamonds and recreational areas will be sprayed with a potent garlic solution. Experts say the powerful garlic smell will keep mozzies at bay for weeks. The garlic will make for an interesting odor combination in Taylor. Although I’d hate to see mosquitoes totally eradicated. There are summer days when swatting mosquitoes is the only exercise I get. HEADLIGHT HA HA: Last week in Guelph, Ontario: A man was nabbed by police after he was seen driving his car at night - in total darkness - with no working headlights. He had a small flashlight taped to his head. The man was charged with speeding,
GOAT GIGGLE: A study shows goats are more intelligent than previously thought. This is the latest in a long line of studies naming various animals that are smarter than previously thought. Hey, here’s an idea: Let’s save time by publishing a list of animals who are dumber than previously thought. EAT HERE: At a restaurant in Beijing, China, customers must solve a math problem before they’re allowed to order their meal. I might be able to solve the problem if there are condiments on the table. I’ll do a few calculations on the tablecloth using the squirty ketchup bottle. CHOICE CHOCOLATE: In a contest organized by the Academy of Chocolate in London, England (Yes, there is such a thing!) the best chocolate in the world is made by the Hummingbird Chocolate Company - located in the small town of Almonte, Ontario. By the way: A recent study shows men who regularly
eat chocolate live an average 1.5 years longer than men who do not eat chocolate. But men who try to steal their wife’s chocolate are destined to die young. FINE WINE: Canada doesn’t just make great chocolate - our wine is also top class. In an international contest with wines from all over the world, B.C. wines were rated among the very best. An expert can take one sip of any wine and tell you everything about it. What year the wine was made -- where the wine was made - did the guy who stomped the grapes have a limp. ROBOT REPORT: Engineers at the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced they are working on a robot that will deliver babies. The robot will do everything. Deliver the baby - cut the cord - light the father’s cigar. OZONE, OH REALLY?: The South Pole was in the news. A study shows the hole in the ozone over Antarctica is healing. This is good news. The penguins won’t have to wear lead tuxedos. MEANWHILE IN LONDON: Britain has its first woman Prime Minister since Margaret Thatcher. You remember Margaret Thatcher. She made Saddam Hussein look like a wimp. There’s a report the new Prime Minister is even
tougher. She makes Margaret Thatcher look like a Spice Girl. MOVIE MEMO: The #1 movie in Canada is “The Secret Life of Pets”. When I was a kid we had two pets. A large main dog - and a small back-up emergency dog. POKEMON POPULAR: A new Pokemon game for smartphones is sweeping the globe. Millions are playing it. I remember playing Pokemon on my Nintendo Game Boy. I still have it, it’s in the back of a drawer, next to my old Sony Walkman. That was back before we were politically correct and gender sensitive. There was no Nintendo Game Girl -- or Sony Walk Lady. FISH TALE: On TV yesterday, a nutritionist said you can improve your health by eating more fish. Get all the facts about the benefits of eating fish in the new book titled -- “Frying Dory”. LOBSTER TALE: Last week in Prince Edward Island, Buddhist monks bought 600 pounds of live lobsters destined for the dinner table - and returned them to the ocean. In other news: P.E.I. now has a butter surplus. Bob Snyder writes the satirical Chews the News column weekly. He can be reached at chewsthenews@fastmail.com.
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Our grief cup runneth over, our horror index is high Judy
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Do you remember? Do you remember where you were when the 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre occurred? Do you remember where you were when the Oklahoma City bombing took place? Do you remember where you were when 9-11 happened? Do you remember where you were when Sandy Hook Shootings took place? Do you remember where you were when the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami took place? Do you remember where you were when the La Loche School Shooting occurred? Do you remember where you were when the Paris attacks took place? Yes! I do remember! I remember all of these things and so, so much more (sadly these are merely a
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handful of tragedies over the past 30 years—lately they have occurred in rapid succession) They happen so regularly that the horror index that was once set so low has now been raised out of self-preservation. Our “grief cup has runneth over.” We simply cannot physically and emotionally grieve equally for everything— we are incapable of that much grief. We are physiologically not equipped to filter that much grief without suffering the consequences: sleeplessness, irritability, depression, anger, frustration, etc. We are becoming numb. We watch a man die while his girlfriend live streams his final
moments on Facebook. We are becoming numb. We read about a three year old who shoots herself in the head after finding a loaded handgun in her mother’s purse. We are becoming numb. We hear about a school shooting where another child has taken the lives of schoolmates. We are becoming numb. We scan the news feeds each morning and we find ourselves pausing for a moment and then clicking to add a sad face emoticon beside the news story and we move on because we have to move on. We know that there will be another headline just as horrific and every bit as tragic soon enough.
Personally, I simply cannot grieve for everything equally any longer. I don’t have it in me; I risk losing a piece of myself, of my mind. I know that I am not alone feeling this way. I imagine at some point having to prioritize my empathy, sadness and grief via a phone call from some “Something Horrible/Awful/Tragic/ Unimaginable Happened in the world Dispatcher.” “Good evening Mrs. Kucharuk—I wanted to advise you of a bombing in Europe that occurred earlier today. Can we count on your empathy, sadness and grief?” I would be forced to respond with something like, “Oh my goodness that is horrible!
Unfortunately, I can’t assist you because I am currently providing empathy, sadness and grief for school shootings and accidental gun discharges involving death. My friend might be able to help you though, her primary grief, empathy and sadness focus is on weather related disasters, but she has been known to make exceptions when needed.” Like I said, our grief cup runneth over. We simply cannot carry this burden without suffering the effects. Personally, I am going to try the following: • Limiting my social media time spent scanning news feeds. • Not watching the 24-hour news stations, i.e. CNN where everything is regurgitated minute by minute. • Having realistic expectations about how I can respond to yet another tragic world event. • Help when/where I can— Support the Red Cross or our local organizations. Give money, give time, lend a hand. I am going to hang onto hope – hope for humanity, hope for peace, hope for goodwill. I will be a realistic with an optimistic heart. 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
POTIONS WITH THE MAYOR OF CHETWYND
Mayor takes a walk through gardens of Eden Merlin
NICHOLs I recently had the opportunity to participate in judging in the Beautiful Gardens Contest 2016 – one of the duties of the Mayor, apparently, but more important, one of the exquisite pleasures attached to the sometimes-humdrum routines of this office. To witness the pride and satisfaction of the gardeners as they display the results of their labours of love is only part of the pleasure. The rest of it is simply the basking in the beauties that still spring out of the Creator’s good earth. Color, texture, taste in abundant variety beyond my limited powers of description have transformed rather ordinary
landscapes into park-like wonder. Clearly, the owners, the gardeners, the landscape artists have the vision to utilize the surroundings, natural and contrived, to display the beauties of shrub, blossom, fruit, and vegetable. On one site the gardeners had turned at least three acres into a place I was reluctant to leave. On the top side a swampy drainage had been converted into a series of sparkling ponds, the kind you might expect to encounter in Sleepy Hollow, across two properties. The greens surrounding looked like a well-attended golf course. On the flat below a large vegetable garden without a visible weed promises food for the winter – and much to share. Ornamental trees, shrubs, and blossoms added
color and character to the scene. Reluctantly we leave. With happy anticipation we approach another delightful scene. Different – yet the same. Here the landscape artists have worked an abandoned set of corrals and an animal loading ramp into their garden. And, thanks to the generosity of the horses who once occupied the corrals, the soil has real punch. Strawberries, hascap, raspberries, peas, potatoes, flowering plants, and sparkling water all tended with care and attention to detail. Once again we are loath to move on preferring, rather, to stay and bask in the peace that envelops us. Farther along we learn more about the spirit that moves some of us rural folk. Here the steep hillside
has been transformed by truckloads of topsoil spread laboriously by back, legs, arms, and shovel. Magnificent results! A place of peace and reflection! Food for the stomach; food for the soul! What wonders the soil holds for those with the will and the mind and the energy to discover and uncover its treasures. In every place we visited the pride and satisfaction of the owners is palpable. We sense that life without the soil would not be real life. Back in town we visit a number of businesses where the green thumb of humanity has joined with the powers of nature to bring color and vitality to our otherwise potentially drab lives. Yes, we are surrounded by green in the valleys and on the mountains. But to
bring nature into the core of our existence is a privilege and duty of each one of us. This is the reason that your new District Centre is coming more and more alive each day as our summer student crews, under the expert guidance of District staff are adding shape and color to our surroundings. An ancient wisdom from the Sanskrit comes to mind: If of your mortal goods you are bereft and from your meager store but two loaves to you are left, sell one and with the dole buy hyacinths to feed your soul. —Merlin Nichols is mayor of Chetwynd
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High-speed chase west of the city New website promotes Aboriginal business, investment and partnership RoB BRoWN Managing Editor The B.C. Aboriginal Business and Investment Council (ABIC) has a new website to promote Aboriginal economic development and to make it easier to do business with First Nations companies. The website, www. bcabic.ca, features an updated resource centre, a collection of online links and tools that support Aboriginal economic development throughout British Columbia. The site includes the First Nations Economic Development Database (FNEDD), which has more than 1,200 businesses and potential business partners registered. The comprehensive database is the first of its kind, developed by ABIC in partnership with the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training to track
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a wide range of economic activities. The website update was completed this spring on the heels of ABIC renewing its mandate which is to help increase Aboriginal participation in the economy by encouraging economic growth among First Nations communities. As outlined in the BC Jobs Plan, the Province is committed to working with Aboriginal peoples and First Nations to strengthen communities and share in the growth of the provincial economy. Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour said in a statement, the province is anticipating a time of incredible growth in the province with many economic opportunities on the horizon. “The new ABIC website will appeal to a wider
audience and make it easier for First Nations business and communities to get the information they need and take advantage of the benefits that our growing economy will generate. I want to thank the ABIC board, both returning and new members, on the important work they do to help increase Aboriginal participation in our diverse, strong and growing economy.” John Rustad, Minister for Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation said the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council is an important partner. “The council is doing an excellent job fostering innovative partnerships and new business opportunities, to the benefit of First Nations, industry and all British Columbians.” For more information visit bcabic.ca editor@dcdn.ca
Police have arrested a man suspected of stealing a truck, generator, gasoline and a boat after a high speed chase through a rural area west of Dawson Creek July 12. The chase began on the 227 Road and ended near the 208 Road after a spike belt was deployed. After the arrest, RCMP said they gave suspect Narcan — also known as Naloxone — after he began showing signs of a drug overdose. An ambulance was called and
the man was transported to the hospital to be treated for dog bites and to ensure the Narcan treatment was effective. The stolen vehicle was a white Ford F-250. Surveillance video captured the alleged thief at a compound on 115th Avenue in Dawson Creek on July 9. The man was also believed to be involved in the theft of a boat earlier in July. Only the vehicle was recovered leaving the boat, a Honda generator and five jerry cans of gas still missing as of last week.
RCMP say the truck was stolen July 7 from a local mechanic shop in the city while it was being serviced. On July 9, police spotted what they believe was the vehicle in question on surveillance video, being used in the theft of a generator and gas cans at a locked compound on 115th Avenue. At around 7:11 p.m. July 12, RCMP received a report that a stolen truck was in the area of the 208 Road. Two officers responded and were able to locate the suspect in the stolen truck. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
July land sale nets just over $510K MIKE CARTER Staff Writer The province brought in $510,660 from the sale of 14 drilling licenses at the latest auction held July 13. Sale totals have been all over the map this year, from a high of $1.9 million in March to a low just one month before that of $0 — the first time in history the government walked away from an oil and gas land sale
with nothing to show for it. July’s auction covered 4,249 hectares of land. The average selling price per acre, which is a gauge of the land’s geological potential, sat at $115.04. Five drilling licences did not sell. Last July’s sale brought in $1.3 million, while July 2014’s sale raised just over $3 million. The next land sale is scheduled for August 10. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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Controversial natural gas liquids facility inches closer to approval
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There i s m uch work to be do ne at P ouce Cou pe Cam pground a fter last month’s floods. ROB BROwn PhOtOs
Rotary in our community!
The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek is ready to embark on this year’s theme. Here’s the Presidentiables all smiles for 2016-2017 term. President Elect: Joe Hauber, President: Garth Walter Past President: Teresa Crate The Club Executives are:
Secretary: Naneth Flores Treasurer: Ajay Lal Club Administration: Anna Gunsolley Membership: David Shoemaker Public Relations: Magrieta Abbey Service Projects: Frank Ripley Rotary Foundation: Edward Pietila Sargent at Arms: Norm Bussey
Rotary Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise Past President Marlana Blouin welcomes President Linda Lees to the President Elect Fred Feddema rounds out the presidential team with Club Executives Secretary: Lou Kurjata Treasurer: Mary Lee Kelly Youth Services: Sandra Milne Membership: Alex Reschny Public Relations: Rick Hackworth Foundation Chair: Maxine Campbell Club Administration: Nicole Palfy
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While stopping short of green-lighting the controversial facility, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) allowed Encana’s South Central Liquids hub to inch closer to reality July 14 . The board voted 7-5 to support a zoning amendment that would allow Encana to develop the project, which would process natural gas liquids in the Tomslake area south of Dawson Creek. However, the zoning changes have yet to be officially adopted, and a date for that decision has not been set. The PRRD will require Encana to increase air monitoring in the Blockline Road area in response to health concerns around flaring activity that will result from operations at the facility. The board’s approval is the last step for the project, which has already gained support from the B.C. Oil and Gas and Agricultural Lands Commissions. What is a liquids hub? The hub would remove “produced” water and sour gas from the natural gas flowing in existing pipelines near the proposed 19-hectare site. This allows the remaining natural gas to be compressed more easily and sent to market. Condensates left behind will be trucked from the Blockline Road site until a pipeline going east to a Pembina processing facility in Alberta is built. The water — which is not safe for drinking or use in agriculture — will be either reused in fracking operations or sent to disposal sites. At the July 14 PRRD meeting, all four rural representatives and Hudson’s Hope Mayor Gwen Johannson opposed the project. Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser spoke in favour of the plant, downplaying concerns about safety and quality of life impacts. He said it was not up to the regional district to decide whether the facility will be safe, saying that’s the responsibility of the province’s Oil and Gas Commission. As for the project’s impact on real estate, he said he hadn’t seen evidence that oil and gas development drives down land values. “Despite oil and gas proliferation across the
A protest on Blockline Road, where Encana Corp. is proposing a facility to process natural gas liquids. JOnny wakefield PhOtO
region, property values are increasing at a rapid rate,” he said. “I just don’t see in our region that these fears are being realized.” Merlin Nichols, mayor of Chetwynd, said the question of whether to approve the development “kept (him) awake at night.” Nichols ultimately supported Encana’s application. He said he understood residents’ concerns, including increased truck traffic in what was once a quiet, rural neighbourhood. “Though my sympathies are solidly on the side of the people wanting to protect what they have against a perceived danger, I believe in the greater interest of things, I’d have to support the people driving the trucks,” he said. Those who opposed the development, including rural directors Karen Goodings, Joe Breti and Dan Rose, said they weren’t comfortable making changes to the area’s Official Community Plan (OCP)— the document that governs medium-term development in rural areas, including the size of industrial facilities. Goodings said she faced a difficult decision. “I’ve got five kids who work in the oil and gas industry,” she said. “I’m not saying no to industry, I’m saying yes to the OCP.” Rose agreed. “You can dream up a bogey man wherever you want,” he said, referring to environmental and health concerns. “This comes down to whether our OCPs have value. I think they do, so I can’t support this.” Johannson also opposed the development, saying the regional district is the only level of government that directly represents rural residents. “Senior governments are very invested in (oil and gas development),” she said “They’re not living with the consequences.”
Relocating the project would require two facilities to be built. The regional district received 150 letters of support for the project since July 8, many from residents in Fort St. John. Businesses in Dawson Creek and the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce have also shown their support. It presented these to the public at a second hearing on the project July 13. Residents who oppose the project say they generally support the oil and gas industry, but said they were concerned about Encana’s proposed location. Encana said it chose the Blockline Road location because it is close existing pipelines, which would allow them to forgo building extra pipeline routes and facilities. “It’ll take two facilities rather than one if we relocate (it),” company representative Jason Blanch said. The Blockline Road location would allow the facility to connect to the BC Hydro grid, rather than having to generate power by burning natural gas and creating emissions. Encana said without the South Central Liquids hub, further development of natural gas in the area would be difficult. The company added that the facility will reduce “black smoke” at current facilities that were not built to handle the liquids-rich gas in the area. Residents continue to oppose the project’s location, citing health concerns, property values declining once the plant is built and an “invasion” of their rural way of life. Gray Jones, a supporter of the landowners, said that in economic downturns, companies promising jobs can “basically do whatever they want. It’s undemocratic.” dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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He did sail the ocean blue in 1492, but Christopher Columbus arrived in North America about 500 years too late to claim the continent’s discovery as his own. Historians doubted the official story that Columbus was the first white man to make contact with North American aboriginal peoples for quite some time, but lacked proof of its inaccuracy. Until a Canadian fisherman named George Decker led explorer Helge Ingstad and his wife, archaeologist Anne Stine Ingstad, to a place locals called the Old Indian Camp. It’s unclear how L’Anse aux Meadows, located on the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland, got L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS, its name. Some say it evolved from the French L’Anse aux Méduses, literally jellyfish cove; another theory is NEWFOUNDLAND AND that the village was referred to as L’Anse à Médée on a LABRADOR French map from 1892. Evidence shows that the area has was first settled by Aboriginal people over 6,000 years ago—a long time, indeed, but nothing out of the ordinary. What is, however, quite astounding, is the fact that between early Aboriginals and today’s contemporary community, another group called L’Anse aux Meadows home: Vikings. In 1960, Helge Ingstad and Anne Stine Ingstad were visiting L’Anse aux Meadows from Finland in search of a rumoured Norse settlement in the area. When local fisherman George Decker offered to bring them to a place residents referred to as the Old Indian Camp, little did the couple know that they were actually about to crack the case. The grass-covered mounds they saw upon arrival appeared to be longhouses buried in time at first glance. This assessment proved correct following a series of archaeological digs led by Anne Stine Ingstad between 1961 and 1968 that unearthed eight complete Norse houses and fragments of a ninth. This incredible discovery was found to date back to the year 1000, putting the debate to rest once and for all: Christopher Columbus definitely wasn’t the first European to set foot in North America. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978, L’Anse aux Meadows is now home to a fascinating interpretive site where you can learn all about the early Norse settlers in the region. A must-see if you’re ever in the area! Photograph: L’anse aux Meadows © Eric Titcombe (flic.kr/p/foDVF). Used under CC-BY 2.0
Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE QUESTION 1: Name the modernist Canadian painter most famous for depictions of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. QUESTION 2: The only town name in the world to contain two exclamation points is located in Quebec. What is it? QUESTION 3: What Canadian city hosted the first regular season NHL game outside in 2003, starting a tradition known as the Heritage Classic? QUESTION 4: Which Canadian city should you travel to if you plan on visiting North America’s largest botanical gardens? ART, LITERATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
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CANADA’S INUIT COMMUNITY Inuit—Inuktitut for the people—are the Aboriginal people of Canada’s arctic. Nearly three quarters of all Inuit in Canada live in what is known as Inuit Nanangat, a term that refers to the land, water and ice of the Arctic region. Of these, around half live in Nunavut. Other large Inuit Nanangat include Nunavik in Northern Quebec, Nunatsiavut (along the northern coast of Labrador) and the western Arctic. Using data from the 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada estimated that about 59,440 people in Canada have Inuit background. That’s about 4.2 percent of Canada’s global Aboriginal population. Eight main ethnic groups make up the Inuit population, and the Inuit language, Inuktitut, has five main dialects in Canada. Nearly eighty-three per cent of Canadian Inuit report being able to converse in one or another of these traditional dialects. Inuit are traditionally hunters and gatherers who lived a nomadic lifestyle. Contemporary Inuit still produce much of their food through harvesting and hunting, as transportation of goods to isolated northern communities is expensive and sporadic.
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In 1936, at the request of the Women’s Institute, local school children and the Lieutenant Governor, the Purple Violet (Viola cucullata) officially became New Brunswick’s emblematic flower. This purple perennial proliferates in meadows, riverbanks and wooded areas throughout the Maritimes. It’s edible and sometimes used in jams and syrups.
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Montney shale formation),” he said. “Those economic opportunities, I think, are the one thing that we have to hold hope to.” Bumstead’s comments came one week after a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) player indefinitely delayed its proposal to export gas from the B.C. coast. Shell-led LNG Canada announced Monday that it would not make a final investment decision on its Kitimat facility by the end of the year as planned. The plant would have sourced natural gas from the South Peace, allowing producers to sell their product on the world market. However, natural gas prices have collapsed along with the price of oil, leaving
the 20 proposed B.C. facilities in jeopardy. “That has huge impacts on the natural gas industry,” Bumstead said, noting that the unemployment rate in the region has surged in the past 18 months. But natural gas liquids, including light oil, condensate, butane and propane, remain relatively steady. In recent months, investors have put hundreds of millions of dollars into gas processing plants in Northeast B.C., including Veresen Midstream in the South Peace. AltaGas, meanwhile, hopes to build a propane export facility near Prince Rupert. While rural residents say they bear the brunt of that development, Bumstead said Dawson Creek residents have to deal with oil and gas infrastructure, too. “We have a 50,000 square foot frack sand facility that’s going to be built by CN in the centre of our town,” he said. “There’s 2,100 residences within a kilometre of that. So for me, we do face the consequences of that.” reporter@dcdn.ca
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British Columbia’s manufactured goods make up the largest component of provincial exports - while more than 161,000 workers in BC, the manufacturing industry employs large portion of the provincial workforce. The numbers were revealed in the latest progress report on provincial manufacturing, which noted British Columbia is the fourth largest manufacturing sector in Canada, generating more than $14.2 billion in GDP. According to a June labor force survey, British Columbia was the only province with employment growth. The other provinces showed little change. Fewer people worked in construction, manufacturing, and the “other services” industry. On the other hand, employment
increased in accommodation and food services as well as information, culture and recreation. It was reported in the June issue of Business Examiner that manufacturing jobs pay 15 per cent higher than the national average and with more people leaving manufacturing jobs; employers are looking for new workers and new ways to find them. “Manufacturing in general provides a fair amount of stability in jobs and companies,” said CEO of Universal packaging Steve Pelkey to the Business Examiner. “Companies usually pay employers better than retail or the service industry and there are more opportunities for in house training, career advancement and higher starting wages.” British Columbia was the lone province with employment gains in June (+16,000 or +0.7 per cent),
continuing an upward trend going back to the spring of 2015. The unemployment rate in the province was 5.9 per cent, the lowest rate in the country. On a year-over-year basis, employment in British Columbia was up 70,000 or 3.0 per cent, the fastest rate of growth among the provinces. Also following an increase in May, employment in manufacturing declined by 13,000 in June, bringing year-over-year losses to 30,000 (-1.8 per cent). Employment in manufacturing has been on a downward trend since the start of 2016. Employment in natural resources was little-changed in June; it was down 11.4 per cent from 12 months earlier, with most of this decrease occurring since the start of 2016. editor@dcdn.ca
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Canola Fest brings country flavour to Taylor Canola Fest brought a little country flavour to Peace Island Park over the weekend. The one-day festival took place July 16 and had as much music crammed into the day as possible. The festival was co-headlined by Tim Hicks and the Chris Buck Band. Local performers include The Montney Coulees, The Road Side Distraction, Rose Prairie Romance, Tom Cole, The Boreal, Scarlet Sway, The Social Bulls, Last Horse Standing, The Mike Strandberg Band, Lorissa Scriven, Joel Primeau and Madi Cornet-Cooper. —Staff
From top, Last Horse Standing, The Social Bulls and Lorissa Scriven were some of the CanolaFest acts over the weekend in Taylor. ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTOS
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Site C seeks liquor licence for ‘gastro lounge’ JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer The Site C dam worker camp could soon be home to British Columbia’s most exclusive drinking establishment. ATCO Two Rivers Camp Services has applied for a liquor licence to run a “gastro lounge” in the 2,000 person worker camp built just outside Fort St. John for the $8.8 billion hydroelectric project. The lounge will “provide (a) high standard of lounge service with high end comfort foods,” according to a liquor primary licence that went before the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) July 14. Only workers on the project and registered guests will be allowed to visit the lounge, which is behind security check points at the entrance to the construction site. “Finishing the evening with an after-dinner drink or meeting up with friends following an event will now be a fun option with the convenience of stopping by the Site C Lounge for a glass of wine on a balmy summer evening, or a warm drink on a cold winter night,” the application reads. According to Site C spokesperson David Conway, allowing alcohol in a controlled setting the was deemed the best option for Site C. The lounge will be open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Whether to allow alcohol in the industrial worker camps that dot the Peace Region has been an ongoing debate among local businesses and elected officials. Conway said having a fully “dry” camp wasn’t an option so close to
the city. Jack Hynes, owner of the On The Rocks Pub and Nightclub chain in Fort St. John, worried the lounge would mean fewer workers spending money in local establishments. “It’s going to be terrible,” he said. “A lot of people in this town spent the last two years getting ready for an influx of people. Now we’re all kind of left there with our hat in our hands.” Regional district directors had the option of commenting on the Site C liquor application, but declined. While the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch will decide whether to issue the liquor permit, Fort St. John Coun. Byron Stewart thought the PRRD should comment on the application after holding a public hearing on the specifics of the licence. “We’re not saying ‘no,’ we’re trying to get all the information,” he said. “If we’re just ignoring (the opportunity to comment), I think we’re at fault.” Area D Director Leonard Hiebert said allowing limited alcohol consumption in camp was better than the alternative. “For me, the liquor licence eliminates the (workers) trying to sneak the liquor into the camp. They’re up front with it. They’re saying two drinks per person, they’ve already set out the guidelines.” Site C will flood around 83 kilometres of the Peace River Valley and generate 1,100 megawatts of electricity. reporter@dcdn.ca
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Peace Region rodeo stars shine BYRON HACKETT Staff Writer Sunday’s rodeo final at the 2016 Calgary Stampede featured a couple of local cowboys, with Pouce Coupe’s Clayton Moore representing in steer wrestling and Hudson’s Hope’s own Jake Watson looking for a cool $100,000 in saddle bronc. Moore made his way to the final via a wildcard win on Saturday, managing to wrestle down a steer in 4.4 seconds, the fastest of all 10 competitors. His time on Sunday, one hundredths of a second faster than his wildcard time, fell into fifth place and didn’t allow for a chance at the big prize. Moore still won more than $10,000 for his efforts over the course of the stampede. Watson watched calmly as his fellow competitors, whom he also considers friends, fell short of a big score. He was the last of 10 riders in pool A on the first day of Saddle Bronc during the Calgary Stampede on July 11 and finished with a night to remember. “It was good, really good. I knew that horse pretty good and tried to stick to the basics and it all worked out,” The 23-year-old Hudson’s Hope native said about his top day one score of 84 that vaulted him into Sunday’s final and a chance to win $100,000. “I was more nervous the day that committee called me and told me I was in than the day that I rode. Since then I’ve been getting pretty excited, I actually rode in the novice three years [at the stampede] as well. I never really thought too much about it.” After strong performances the rest of the week, Watson only managed an 81 in his eight-second ride Sunday, July 17. Watson was one of the last competitors in the go around with a chance to make the final and despite some big scores before him, said he just
23-year-old Jake Watson of Hudson’s Hope hangs on tight during the 2016 Calgary Stampede. Watson finished 9th in the saddle bronc, but collected over $14,000 for his five days of riding at the event. CALGARY STAMPEDE PhOTO tried to focus on conquering the horse he was on. “You gotta think of it as you’re riding against your horse not the rest of the scores. Everybody has good days and bad days and you just have to go out and take one ride at a time,” he said. The 81 put him in 9th place, five spots and four points out of the running for the grand final Sunday night. Watson may have drawn a tougher horse than his competitors, but refused to use that as a justification for the
missed opportunity. “He wasn’t the easiest draw, he was real big and just kind of strong,” Watson said of the horse Urgent Delivery he rode in Sunday’s final. “He travelled quiet a ways and didn’t stay close to the bucking shoots. I could have rode him a lot better, I don’t have any excuses on that.” From the sideline Sunday night, Watson got the chance to see the success of his longtime childhood rodeo buddy, Zeke Thurston who
grew up just down the road from the stampede grounds. “He won it two years in a row, first two years on the professional circuit, so it’s a pretty big deal. Not too many guys have done that,” Watson said. Although it was his first time as a pro in Calgary, Watson remembers going to the stampede as a youngster and also as a novice saddle bronc rider. His family was on hand to watch him in Calgary and he said he had plenty of family watching on TV across B.C.
The first year pro likely left the stampede with a little more cash in his pocket this time around, earning over $14,000 for five days of work. He’s also earned almost $50,000 on the pro circuit this year, well beyond his goal of $20,000. Watson is off the Nampa, Idaho for the Snake River Stampede before heading to Morris, Manitoba later this week and is currently seventh in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Standings. sports@ahnfsj.ca
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Farmington Fairway looks to bring live music to the clubhouse Mike CARTeR Staff Writer Farmington Fairways course manager John Rigsby wants to spruce his clubhouse by adding live bands to the mix. The course has applied to the regional district and the provincial government to have its liquor licence amended to host music events.
“The impetus behind the whole change was to be able to get a live band in here for our couples nights at the end of every month,” Rigsby said. “But we could also extend it to host jam sessions or coffee houses too.” The club expects to have a decision within a year. The nine-hole golf course and RV Resort located off the Alaska Highway
in Farmington officially opened in 1993. This year, it boasts 175 members. Rigsby hopes the added attraction of live music will help the course host more tournaments. “It’s just another option,” he said. “We’d like the opportunity to put some entertainment on for people.” dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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It was side-by-side action at the Dawson Creek motocross track Sunday. A side-by-side is a small 2-6 person four-wheel drive off-road vehicle. The Dawson Creek motocross association hopes racing the machines on the city’s dirt bike track grows in popularity in the Mile Zero City. RON CARTIER PhOTOS
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Left main, the Hyperborea stage, one of three stages pumping out dance music, mixdowns and funk. Inset, managing editor Rob Brown hangs backstage. ABOVE: Music spins Saturday afternoon on the Beach Stage. Right, main, lasers. People dance as the daylight drops Saturday night. ZOË DUCKLOW AND ROB BROWN PHOTOS ZOË DUCKLOW Staff Writer It’s prudent advice to keep an eye out for wildlife at the Awakening Music Festival in Sukunka Valley, where unicorns, racoons, care bears, one white lion, neon ninjaturtles, zebras, reindeer, and the odd superhero have been said to roam. Being poorly camouflaged, they are
quite easy to spot without the use of binoculars. One actual bear showed up, however, early Sunday morning while some were sleeping and many were still dancing in the woods, so joking aside attendees would do well to remember the music festival is in wildlife country. Hyperborea—designed, I think, to look like a spaceship—backed onto the forest, sending music echoing
across the wide open meadow where the camping is. From the other side, you’ll hear sounds layered under the funk-house-electronic music that aren’t audible close up. It’s like a bonus fourth stage for those who try to go to bed early. Not to be outdone, the Magic Kool Bus stage is tucked in an aspen grove, decorated with hammocks and stretches of fabric
where everything gets better after dark. Dancers weave around trees and the DJs survey the woodland scene from inside a double-stacked school bus. Coloured lights turned the white bark into a psychedelic kaleidoscope. Across the meadow, through the forest, and down the path was the Beach stage—deceptively far from the actual river beach—that
had hammocks tied up and a little clearing for day-time concerts. This stage closes early, so after dark the 500-something attendees wandered from the woods stage to the meadow stage through the gauntlet of food vendors, conveniently positioned between both stages for those latenight hunger pangs. reporter@ahnfsj.ca
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Alliance Church
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First Baptist Church
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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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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
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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
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Contact: Fr. Louis Kwena (250) 782-3456 Email: nddc@shaw.ca 908 104 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2H7
It was nothing but good beats, good eats, friendship and camping on the grass at the Awakening in Sukunka Valley over the weekend. ROB BROWN aNd ZOë ducklOW PhOtOS
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.
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
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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
The Grizzly Valley Chapter is part of the national Gideons organization. Our mission is to share God’s World with effective and engaging forms of Scripture. Reaching people everywhere with the Gospel through personal witness and partnership with the local church.
Contacts: William “Bill” & Pauline Hendley, ph. 250-788-8177 (H) 250-788-6902 (C) Email: newtouch@pris.ca; Stanton & Charlotte Miller, ph: 250-782-3881 (H) Email: cemiller083@gmail.com
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 250-719-7427 Tuesday Evenings 7:30 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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Clockwise from top: Art was also part of the Awakening Music Festival held in Sukunka Valley over the weekend, while side-by-side racing went at the DC MotoCross Track Sunday. Youth ham it up for the camera at the Dawson Creek Triathlon over the weekend, while Joel Primeau lights it up at Canola Fest in Taylor over the weekend. ZoĂŤ ducklow, AleiShA hendry, ron cArtier photoS
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Ron Cartier catches some aerial action during Dawson Creek side-by-side racing Sunday. RON CARTIER PhOTO
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Get to Know Brazil!
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CLUES ACROSS services criteria 1. Hair on the head 39. Dignified manner 7. Married woman 40. New York island 5. Cirques 8. More disreputable 42. Clods 9. Thai (var.) 9. F. Lamas’ 3rd wife 44. Camera optic 12. S. China seaport Arlene 45. Add sound into a 13. Swiss river 10. 11-23-14 awards film 14. Unstressedshow 46. Ringworm stressed 11. Big Find the correct word, joining theBlue first 48. Tablet 15. Beginner Dr. Suess 12. Million gallons per word then joining the second word book 49. Defense day (abbr.) Department 18. Begetter 14. Runs out of gear 52. 3rd “Star Wars” film 16. Beige 19. Singer __ Lo Green 56. Raincoats 20. Shaded promenades 57. Restaurant PREVIOUS PUZZLES ANSWERS 21. Not wet 58. Head fronts 22. Grow weary 59. Burn residue 23. Philippine Island or 60. Immature newt it’s seaport 61. After ones 25. Teeter-totter 28. Not alive CLUES DOWN 30. Golf scores 1. “Dragon Tattoo” 31. Tap gently actress 33. Ancient ointment 2. Received an A grade 34. Constitution Hall 3. No (Scottish) org. 4. Very long period of 35. Icelandic poems time 36. Citrus drink suffix 5. Crafty & shrewd 6. Hourly payment for 37. Detailed design
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Dog or Boyfriend? Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I recently moved in together. We were spending so many nights at each other’s place that we decided it just made sense. We both gave up our studio apartments for a cute little house. It even has a yard, albeit a tiny one, which is great for my golden retriever. That brings me to the reason I’m writing in: My boyfriend seems to be severely allergic to the dog. I’m stumped. I’ve had her for years, and in all the time my boyfriend spent at my old apartment, this was never a problem. I used to take her over to his place, too. We’ve lived at the new house for three months, and he’s had a stuffy nose the entire time. His eyes get itchy and watery, too. His symptoms seem to disappear when he goes out. He’ll only take antihistamines right before bed because they knock him out. I love my man, but I also love my dog, and I don’t want to give her up. What should I do? -- Dog Lover Dear Dog Lover: Don’t be so quick to blame the dog! The culprit could be any number of things. You mentioned that your boyfriend’s allergies only started acting up once you moved in to the new place. That tells me it’s probably a household allergen that’s causing his symptoms -- perhaps mold or dust. His doctor can refer him to an allergist for testing. Whatever the trigger ends up being, you both will most likely need to embrace your inner clean freaks. Vacuuming, dusting, washing linens and wiping down counters will help keep aggravating particles at bay. A great byproduct of this vigilance? A spankin’-clean house. Dear Annie: I went to college in my hometown and was able to save some money by living at home. I sometimes wish I’d gotten the dorm experience, but mostly I am happy with my decision. It’s always nice having Mom and Dad to take care of you. Plus, it helped me stay focused. Never partied too much.
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In May, I finished my degree, and almost immediately, I was offered a job across the country. It’s exactly the type of thing I want to be doing -- graphic designing at an advertising agency and possibly art directing some projects, too. It’s a well-known firm, and I like the company’s portfolio. One of my professors used to work there and referred me for the position. It’s a great opportunity, to be sure, and I think the job sounds exciting, but it’s so far away, and I don’t want to leave my friends and family. I can’t even imagine a life outside this town. Should I wait to find something local, or should I give up everything I know for a job? -- Scared to Leave the Nest Dear Scared: Let’s try a thought experiment. Imagine yourself 10 years from now living in your hometown, having never left it. Are you happy? Comfortable? Restless? Feeling as if your career has already reached a plateau? Wondering what you missed out on? For me, it would have been a little of all the above. I love my family, but if I had stayed in my hometown because it was safe, there would always have been a little voice in the back of my head asking, “What else?” Your 20s are for taking risks, growing as a person and testing your limits. There will never be a better time to up and move across the country. If it doesn’t work out, you can always come back. That’s the beauty of home. Bon voyage, little birdie!
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aries – Mar 21/apr 20
Aries, even if feel like you’re running yourself ragged, all of your hard work will pay off in due time. Just be sure to avoid falling victim to exhaustion; scale back if necessary.
taurus – apr 21/May 21
Taurus, bide your time until you find the right moment to express your true feelings. You don’t want to come across as premature, and patience can help you fine-tune your thoughts.
geMini – May 22/Jun 21
It seems like you cannot move beyond the preparation stage of a new project, Gemini. Make an effort to narrow down your choices so things can start moving forward.
CanCer – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, overcome any lingering doubt by examining your thought process on past successes. Trust your gut instincts, and you probably will not go wrong this week.
leo – Jul 23/aug 23
Leo, speak up if demands on your time have become unmanageable. Your loved ones will understand if you need to slow things down and take a breather.
Virgo – aug 24/sept 22
Virgo, evaluate all of your choices when a significant project is entrusted to you. There’s a reason you have been given this responsibility, so don’t be too hasty.
libra – sept 23/oCt 23
Libra, you may need to be more efficient with daily tasks. Dilly-dallying won’t get the job done, so make a concerted effort to improve your focus and avoid distraction.
sCorpio – oCt 24/noV 22
Scorpio, now is not the time to worry about what others think. Your willingness to choose the road less traveled has helped you get where you are and will continue to do so in the future.
sagittarius – noV 23/DeC 21
Sagittarius, maintain your focus no matter how challenging that proves this week. You have some tasks to complete, and they will only grow more difficult if you lack focus.
CapriCorn – DeC 22/Jan 20
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Capricorn, you do not have the time to cater to every person’s whim this week. Let others know you want to help but need some time before you can offer any assistance.
aQuarius – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, take a few days off, even if responsibilities are calling. Sometimes you need to reorganize your priorities, and some time off can help you do just that.
pisCes – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, the week ahead is full of opportunity. Expect some extra work to come your way and make the most of this chance to shine.
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Clement J.H.P. Girard Clement J.H.P. Girard was born September 22, 1954 in McLennan, Alberta, the 7th of 9 children born to Didier and Dora Girard. They made the trek from Girouxville, Alberta to Dawson Creek, B.C. when Clem was 3 years old. It was here he made his life with his family and friends. Clem met his soul mate, Pam, while they worked together at the Co-Op. They married July 10, 1982 (this year would have been 34 years of marriage). Two years later they were blessed with their beautiful baby girl, Krystal; she was the light of his life. In 1987, they were blessed again with Aaron, a handsome baby boy. Clem could hardly wait to share his love of sports with his children. His pride and love grew when Krystal married Ryan and they gave him two beautiful, amazing grandchildren, Keagan and Foxtyn. Clem’s face glowed with an ear to ear grin when he bragged about any of his children. When the family was younger there was always something going on; countless weekends of camping with friends and family filled their summers. Clem kept busy coaching soccer and baseball. Once fall came though, it was time to coach or referee hockey. Many hours were spent at the rinks, but Clem loved it. As his family grew up and moved away, Clem began to enjoy doing all kinds of woodwork around the yard. It became a great passion of his. Always a man who believed in hard work to support his family, Clem never took many holidays. Then one year a trip to Las Vegas happened; that was it for him. No other vacation spot would do. For the next six years, Las Vegas was where he headed for two weeks, sometimes twice a year. Clem was always the life of any get-together, a true social butterfly. He loved doing his funky dance moves, pulling pranks on innocent victims, or playing any kind of games. Clem entered eternal life Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the age of 61. His spirit is carried on by his loving wife Pam, children Krystal and Aaron, son-in-law Ryan, grandchildren Keagan and Foxtyn, and one fur baby Crimson. He is also survived by four brothers and four sisters, an extended family of relatives, and friends from every walk of life. Clem was predeceased by his loving parents Didier and Dora Girard. Clem, you will be greatly missed, but we know you are no longer suffering with pain. You are free to be amongst the stars, our own guardian angel. A funeral service was held July 13, 2016 at the Dawson Creek Alliance Church. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Clem, may be made by donation to the Girard family.
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Legal/Public 5520 Notices Total Oilfield Rentals LP, is a busy, growth-oriented company engaged in the rental and transportation of drilling and production equipment in oil & gas areas in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
We are currently inviting applications for the position of
BRANCH MANAGER
in our DAWSON CREEK office. Position Overview: The Branch Manager is expected to provide leadership and direction to a multi-faceted team with the focus of ensuring branch operations are carried out in a safe, responsible, and cost effective manner. The Branch Manager must be comfortable actively engaging in day-to-day branch activities as well as being the key representative of the company in the area to both existing and potential customers. Qualifications: • 5+ years of management experience in drilling, completions and general oilfield hauling with responsibility for both personnel and operations in the service industry • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships through consistently providing a high quality customer service and brand visibility • Available to provide support to employees and operations both after hours and on weekends • Class 1 drivers’ license required • Clean drivers’ abstract Total Oilfield offers employees a competitive compensation package including an excellent company matched RRSP/Stock plan, bonus program, and group medical/dental/vision benefits. Resumes, cover letters, and drivers’ abstracts should be submitted to Clint Gaboury, General Manager, by email at cgaboury@totaloilfield.ca or by fax to 780.778.6166. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Total Oilfield Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our company, please visit our website www.totaloilfield.ca
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LOCATION CHANGE FOR JULY 28TH PRRD REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Where:
Meeting to be held in Fort St. John
For More Information: Contact
The July 28, 2016 Regional District Board Meeting will be held at the Northern Grand Hotel, Grand 2 Room at 9830 100 Avenue in Fort St. John, BC starting at 10:00 am
When:
July 28th 10:00 am Northern Grand Hotel, Grand 2 Room 9830 100 Avenue Fort St. John, BC
250-784-3200
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