Vol. 37
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September 11, 2015
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Local News Busing budget still an issue for SD 59 going into school year Mike Carter
Alaska Highway News
A funding shortfall for School District 60's busing budget remains a concern for local officials heading into the 2015-16 school year. According to board chair Richard Powell, the full severity of the funding situation won’t be known until final enrolment
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Funding for school buses has been cut drastically in the Peace Region.
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numbers are in. School boards have to submit their numbers to the Ministry of Education by the end of September. SD 59 has been grappling with a transportation funding shortfall since the 2012-13 school year, when a 23 per cent cut to the province’s $3.3 million transportation budget was announced. Locally, that shakes out to a $750,000 cut to the busing budget. SD 59 has introduced fees for private school students who use the district’s buses to deal with the issue, along with fees for students in Chetwynd for in-town busing, at $20 per student or $50 per family.
Powell says the issue doesn't loom as large this year as it did three years ago, but is still a concern. “We think that there is still a shortfall,” he said. “Others have said, ‘no you get money (through funding protection),’ but we still think there is some issue there so we’re prepared to talk to the ministry about that.” In an Aug. 4 interview with the Alaska Highway News, newly minted Education Minister and South Peace MLA Mike Bernier vowed to take a hard look at why the funding changes were made. In an interview Tuesday afternoon, Bernier said his staff is looking into the matter to Continued on Page 5
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Dawson Creek's NEAT eco-advisor steps down Shana Labatch is moving on, with Roch Boisvert taking her place starting Sept. 8
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it in both the community and then as a much more broad, bigger topic.” Jen Slater, a former NEAT employee based in Chetwynd, worked with Labatch on the water conference. “Shana is very fun to work with,” Slater said. “She is incredibly creative. She has done amazing things for NEAT, doing more outreach especially with the aboriginal community, and touching on different parts of Dawson Creek that we had never got into before. It was cool to work with somebody that creative.” NEAT is always looking for volunteers. Anyone wanting to help out, or get more information about what the organization, can call Fort St. John office a call at 250-785-6328. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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The Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT) will have a new eco-advisor in Dawson Creek starting Sept. 8. Shana Labatch is moving on after a year-and-a-half of working with local high school kids and the community at large to accomplish NEAT’s mission to provide environmental education, and assist organizations and institutions develop plans to reduce waste and conserve resources. Roch Boisvert will take over the position from Labatch on Sept. 8. Labatch moved to the Peace Region from the Prince George area. “I am not exactly sure [what’s next],” Labatch told the Alaska Highway News. “I tend to live my life based on gut feelings. They brought me here to the Peace and I felt directed here like I was meant
to come. I just felt like it was time to shift.” Holding a Masters of Education in the Arts from Simon Fraser University, Labatch said she’d like to do more arts and cultural activities in Dawson Creek in the coming years. “I found people are extremely hungry for First Nations activities,” Labatch said. "Whenever I would bring my drum out, people [loved it]. I am an artist so I am going to be diving into some art projects.” While with NEAT, Labatch helped organize a water conference with the leadership students at Dawson Creek Secondary School’s Central Campus. The conference is going into its second year. “Last year we did a two-day conference and this year we’re shaking it up a bit,” Labatch’s former boss Karen MasonBennett said. “The goal is exploring water and the value of
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Smaller budget forces Step Up N Ride to reduce service Some service between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. cut back Jonny Wakefield
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Dawson Creek's non-profit on-call bus service is reducing its hours of operation as it struggles to stay open. In a letter to riders, Step Up N Ride announced it will only operate bus service for seniors and adults with dis-
abilities between the hours 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m starting Sept. 1. Step Up previously offered that service through 5 p.m., supervisor Mona McNalley said. However, due to tighter budgets and relatively low ridership between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., regular service is being cut. Continued on Page 6
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Busing Continued from Page 2 bring about the information he says he’ll need before he can make any decisions on transportation funding. “This is a huge issue I know for a lot of rural school districts, not just 59,” Bernier said. “Before I can actually look at what the options are, I need to understand why the decisions were made. It wouldn’t be prudent on my part to make decisions without all the information. But as the MLA, I definitely did say that it is something that needs to be looked at and my position hasn’t changed as education minister.” Powell hopes that having the education minister in his backyard will help. “We’re hopeful that having MLA Bernier as the education minister will (help) get our point across a little more,” he said. “We had a productive conversation with him (last year) on several issues, and one of them was
transportation. When I spoke to him recently he said he hasn’t forgotten (that).” No new strategies have been discussed on how to deal with the funding shortfall. Last year, Powell told Alaska Highway News that SD 59 was considering advertising in schools, approaching the PRRD for Fair Share funding and potentially cutting some bus routes such as the dual credit bus from Chetwynd Secondary to Northern Lights College. Now, Powell says advertising in school gyms is something SD 59 will look at to support extra curricular activities instead of transportation. Discussions with the PRRD on the use of Fair Share have not taken place since “a couple of years ago” and the dual credit bus was renewed last year, but is up for review again in January.
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Smaller budget In the letter, McNalley encouraged users impacted by the shortened hours to contact the city council with their concerns. "Anyone who is struggling or has issues or worries about it should write a letter to the city of Dawson Creek so the city is aware," she said. "The city does give us a grant but it's not a big enough grant to offer the length of service that we're trying to do." reporter@dcdn.ca
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It's not the first cut the non-profit has been forced to make in the past year. Step Up N Ride took one full-time bus off the road last year, McNalley said. In October, McNalley announced donations from local businesses would allow it continue operating. "We're financially okay because we've made the cuts," she said. "We're shortening the hours for one year to see how it goes." The city declined to increase its $25,500 grant to Step Up N Ride last year, citing fiscal concerns.
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Moto-X season wraps up in Chetwynd B yron Hackett
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In the second year of combined racing in Chetwynd, about 500 Motocross racers from far and wide collected their bikes to rev alongside each other on the weekend. On August 29, the club held a British Columbia Motocross Association event, a circuit that welcomes racers from Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Terrace, Smithers, Ashcroft and Vanderhoof. Sunday was the final event of the Peace Motocross Association season after the year got started in Taylor and travelled to both Dawson Creek and Fort St. John throughout the season. Jason Berlinger, president of the Pine Valley Motorsports Club said the idea to combine the race has turned out to be a huge draw for the community. “Our goal was to utilize our central
location to both series and bring competition from all over the province and some of Alberta, for some great racing action and to bring awareness to both racing series,” Berlinger said in an email. “Our race ended up being the season finale for both sanctioned parties and with great track conditions and cooperative weather, the event went off without a hitch and was a perfect way to cap off the 2015 Motocross season.” On Saturday in the BCMA races, below is a list of the winners: Super Mini- Daniel Elmore Vet Junior- Jason Ruecker Vet Senior- Cole Lewis MX-3 Beginner- Paul Hayward MX-3 Junior- Nathan Johnson MX-3 intermediate-Tim Doll MX-3 Pro- Dallas Taylor MX-2 Junior- Lucas Dunaway MX-2 Inter.-Jonah Brittons MX-2 Pro-Logan Fulcher
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The owner of a local construction company "lost his cool" when he chased down and punched a quad rider who injured his young nephew last summer, a judge in Dawson Creek heard this week. Carl Chandler pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily harm in a Dawson Creek provincial court room Tuesday. He was charged after assaulting Kazin Samuelson, 21, who was earlier found guilty of dangerous driving after crashing into Chandler's 13-year-old
nephew. On June 1, 2014, Chandler and a group of around a dozen riders were out for a Sunday quad ride near Radar Lake south of Dawson Creek, the court heard. Near the Bear Mountain wind turbines, Chandler's party encountered another group of quadders. The circumstances are unclear, but Crown counsel Tamera Golinsky said the situation was tense, with some "pushing and swearing" between members of the groups. Some of the party had been drinking, though the court noted Chandler had not con-
sumed any alcohol. The two groups eventually broke up, with Chandler's group returning to the main road to town. While they were stopped, Samuelson came down the road and drove "aggressively" through the centre of the group, "clipping or running over" Chandler's nephew. It was not clear whether Samuelson was with the other group of quadders. Enraged, Chandler chased the man down the road to a field by the dangerous goods route, where Samuelson was thrown from his vehicle. Chandler caught
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A Sept. 3 report stated Carl Chandler pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily harm. That charge was in fact only assault. It was also noted Kazin Samuelson was found guilty of dangerous driving. The charge was in fact driving without reasonable consideration. We regret the error. –AHN
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The family of Tilly Loroff would like to say thank you for the phone calls, visits, food, thoughts and prayers they have received. The staff of the Dawson Creek Hospital were excellent in their care of mom and so much help to us, thank you so much! To Dr. Hargreaves and his staff, thank you for your hard work and patience. To Father Kwena, Sister Connie, family, and friends, thank you for making the funeral mass memorable. How do we say thank you to Bergeron Funeral Services? You made this journey so easy for us with your care and hard work. Everything from the arrangements to catering to flowers, you really are a one stop shop. Thank you! Thank you everyone for everything during this difficult time. Paul, Jan, Michelle, Paula, and Gregory, Lyn and Shelley Loroff r0011104692
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Annual General Meeting The Board and Staff of North Peace Community Resources Society doing business as Community Bridge & North Peace Community Housing Society, invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting September 17, 2015 5:00 pm at Community Bridge, 10142−101st Ave Fort St John, BC Call 785−6021 Ext 229 for more information ED@community bridge.ca www.community bridge.ca
Senior’s Day Celebration, Sunday October 4th, 10 AM to 4 PM, Senior’s Hall, Dawson Creek Information Tables, luncheon and entertainment, door prizes. attendance by donation.
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Family Dance at the Cutbank Community Hall on Friday September 11 from 7-12pm. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for minors and Ivea @250-719-8094 or Christal at 250-219-0599. Also available @Reg Norman Trucking. There will be raffles, snacks, drinks and a free ice cream sundae. September 12th 8:30pm-12:30amNEMA CLUB 19+ N.E. Metis Association is hosting a dance at Pouce Coupe Community Centre (Pouce School)-Great Food-Excellent Music By: Marty & Les...50/50...DOO R PRIZES Info: Sadie Lukan: 250-2195661 Lynda Maddex: 250-219-0259
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Irene Clavier passed away peacefully at the age of 64 in Comox, BC. on August 18, 2015. She leaves to mourn her son Dylan Clavier-Reid, siblings Mary Felhauer, Germaine Jones, Kathy Mould and Phillip Clavier, and many nieces and nephews.
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Saturday, September 12th- Dawson Creek Royal Canadian Legion Branch#141 will be holding its Monthly General Meeting at the branch, located in the former library building (Youth Care Centre) at 1017-105th Ave., on Saturday June 12th at 2:00pm. Please use the main entrance located on the northeast corner of the building (next to 105 Ave).
Events 1055 Coming September 12th TRADE SHOW at Bonanza & District Agricultural Society-10:00 am-4:00 pm (AB time)-Over 90 Vendor tables-No Admission FeeFREE DOOR PRIZE DRAWSConcession Booth- at the Bonanza Hall & Bowling Center www.facebook.com/BonanzaAgSociety
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FUR BALLS Golf Tournament BC SPCA Fundraiser Sunday September 27th 2:30pm Registration 3:00 pm Shot Gun Start 4-person Best Ball, Dinner, Prizes, 50/50 Draw Registration packages available at Wizard of Claws Pet Grooming 1230 102nd Ave Dawson Creek BC 250-782-2244 $55/per person to enter. Sponsored and hosted by Farmington Fairways Golf Course.
Events 1055 Coming Play Day for Playgrounds Fundraiser-Sat Sept 12th 1-4pm at Rhubarb to Roses Garden Centre Family Fun Day and BBQ! Games, Prizes, Vendors, Auctions, Guest Speakers and more! Tickets can be purchased @ Rhubarb to Roses Garden Centre, Dawson Creek Farmer’s Market (Peekaboo Beans table), through Local Peekaboo Beans Playstylists! for more info or tickets call (250)888-7158 South Peace Search and Rescue is Recruiting! Our Annual Ground Search & Rescue training Course starts September 26. Registration Deadline 7pm September 17 at the SAR Hall in DC at the north entrance of 1639, 99 Ave. If you are seeking a challenge, strive for excellence, enjoy the outdoors, join our Team. Regularly scheduled training nights are the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month, and one full-day weekend exercise every month. Contact Jeramiah for Info: 250-219-8043 j.smith@southpeace.vr-sar.org
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Tuesday 15th September at 1:30pm- Location: Seniors’ Access Office in the Co-Op MallDawson Creek (to the right of Pharmasave)-A workshop with Service Canada from Grande PrairieEmily will be there to answer all your questions about federal matters: CPP, OAS, GIS, etc. Sponsored by South Peace Seniors’ Access Service Society.
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DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 with air brakes: Guaranteed 40 hour work week + overtime, paid travel, lodging, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation/excellent benefits package. Must be able to have extended stays away from home, for three months at a time. Experience needed: Valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes, commercial driving experience. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers. FastTRACK Application. Macland Restaurants Ltd.o/a Tim Hortons 116088th Street & 1308 Alaska Avenue /Dawson Creek, BC. FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT Full time/part timeShift Work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends. Full time days $13/hr, afternoons $14/hr, graveyards $15/hr + benefits, part time $12.00/ hour. Please apply by Fax: 250-7825692 or E-mail: at dawsoncreektims@gmail.com
Macland Restaurants Ltd.o/aTim Hortons 116088th Street & 1308 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, BC FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Full time/Shift Work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends $14-15/hour + benefits Please apply by fax: 250782-5692 or Email at dawsoncreektims@gmail.com
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Attachments for skidsteers, tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. Phone 780-3542161, Beaverlodge.
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2 bedroom house in Pouce Coupe. 4906 48th Ave. Phone 250-7865183
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155 Acres of land just off the pavement and only 10 minutes from DC. 250-784-4256
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1 bedroom unit in newer 4-plex located at 8410-17A St available immediately. Approx 750 sq ft beautifully finished living space. Includes 6 appliances & parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking, no pets. 1 year lease is required. For info or to view see dawsoncreekrentals.ca or call 250-7828009 2 bedroom, 55 and over in 4-plex for rent in Dawson Creek Phone: 250-7195181
5 BEDROOM DUPLEXESFURNISHED in Pouce Coupe. Better Rates for Long Term. 250-719-9392 DC- For Rent 3 bdrm 1&1/2 bath, Single Family 4-plex unit. 5 appliances. Reduced $1300/month plus $900 DD plus hydro/gas. No smoking, No pets, Family orientated unit. References and 1 year lease agreement r e q u i r e d . Available July. 250-784-8571
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6945 Rooms Furnished or unfurnished rooms/private bath includes LAUNDRY FACILITIES in Pouce Coupe. $575.00/month includes utilities/cable. 250-719-8111
For 6965 Suites Rent For Rent: FURNISHED SMALL SUITE in DC Downtown. No Pets. Phone: 250-7827042
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