Vol. 37
Edition 8
February 20, 2015
Who killed Jason Foster?
William Stodalka Staff Writer Lives can be irrevocably altered over something trivial. For the family and friends of Jason Foster, it was a spilled beer at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek. On Valentine’s Day 2012, Foster was beaten and later died of injuries over what police speculate was a spilled beverage. Foster is remembered as a man with a kind and quiet nature, who is missed by his friends and family. “It was just a case of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time,” said his mother, Vicky. “He had a quiet sense of humour,” she added. “He never complained ... he never said anything bad about anybody.” Jason was 28 years old. He was born in Lahr, Germany in 1984. He migrated between there and Canada before eventually ending up in Manitoba in 1997. His parents divorced, and Vicky said that Jason was a “loving, caring person. To be honest, having him as a son, he made my job (as a single mother) very easy.” In his younger days, Jason picked up the nickname “Squeak,” which he earned when a character in a movie with the name Squeak was wearing the same t-shirt as him — a connection that his mother still has a hard time understanding. Jason was also a fan of curling. “From 13 to 19, we were all over the province,” said Vicky. Continued on page 2
Jason Foster meets his grandfather for the first time Nov. 29, 2011 in Nanaimo. It was the last time his mother Vicky saw her son alive. Jason was killed at a Dawson Creek concert three months later. (Submitted Photo)
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WHO KILLED JASON FOSTER? Continued from page 1 “He absolutely loved the game.” Jason was quite good at it, too. “He was a natural,” said Vicky. “He just picked it up and he never missed a shot.” In 2006 Jason moved to Fort St. John to seek employment in the oil field. In January 2008 he began working at McElhanney Land Surveys Ltd. Steve Bennett, who worked with Jason, said he was “just a real nice kid, laid back, typical young kid. Just a nice attitude, nice to work with.” Bennett said that despite the high stress placed upon him by the nature of his job, Jason handled it well. “His whole attitude, it was water off a duck’s back,” he said. “He did not get stressed whatsoever. He was always in a good mood.” Four years after he began work in Fort St. John, Jason made the decision to travel down to Dawson Creek to attend a Hedley concert at the Encana Events Centre. That decision was a fateful one. RCMP said that he allegedly spilled a beer, which led to an altercation between him, his cousin and three other men. Jason and his cousin tried
to walk away, according to reports, but the altercation continued into a washroom where Jason was brutally beaten, found unconscious by security, and a day later, died from his injuries in hospital. Three years later, North District RCMP spokesman Cpl. Dave Tyreman said the investigation is ongoing, and that no arrest has been made. That has frustrated many who knew Jason. “The big concern is that there has never been any action against the three individuals, or the one person who threw the punch,” said Bennett. “That’s been a real sour point.” When asked about the lack of progress, Tyreman said: “If you see it, (then) knowing it and proving it are two different things.” “Homicide investigations are extremely complex,” he added, noting that they always want to send complete information to Crown counsel. His family would like to see progress. “I just would like them to do something, one way or the other,” said his aunt, Ethel Boyd. “It’s very hard on everybody. This is going to be three years, and we’re really no further.” “We’re all still under a lot of duress,” said his mother. “How he died, it was very devastating.”
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Brimstone By Anu Garg http://wordsmith.org brimstone PRONUNCIATION: (BRIM-stohn) MEANING: noun: 1. Sulfur. 2. Fiery rhetoric, especially one filled with references to hell. 3. An ill-tempered, overbearing woman. ETYMOLOGY: From Old English brynstan, from brinnen (to burn) + stan (stone). Earliest documented use: 1300. NOTES: The Bible has many references to fire and brimstone pointing to burning in hell. Accordingly, the term “fire and brimstone” is used to refer to speech involving strong language, condemnation, damnation, etc., for example: a fire and brimstone preacher. USAGE: “One of the things that makes Alan Clark so compelling a writer is the whiff of brimstone that comes off him, what Mr Cornwell describes as his ‘potential for evil’.” Old Nick Rides Again; The Economist (London, UK); Oct 1, 2009. “Under all that fire and brimstone, you’re an old softy at heart.” Michael Morpurgo; War Horse; Scholastic; 2010.
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160 skaters attend the Totem Interclub challenge
Big stage for Interclub Challenge
11-year-old Karlee Dahlen of the Mile Zero Figure Skating Club skates during the afternoon session of the Totem Interclub Challenge at the Encana Events Centre. on Saturday. (Byron Hackett Photo) Byron Hackett Staff writer Feb 16-2015 It was truly a chance to perform under the bright lights on the big stage for figure skaters from around the Peace Region. About 160 skaters in total from as far as Prince George and Fort Nelson made the trip to Dawson Creek for the Totem Interclub Challenge, which was
partially held at the Encana Event Centre this year from Feb. 13-15. The home Mile Zero City Figure Skating Club had about 60 skaters competing, and midway through the competition coach Andrea Tarkington said she was proud the way her skaters had performed. “They’re trying their best and they’ve trained all year for
it and we’re happy with how they are skating,” she said. “It’s great, our club is booming and this is a competition that has events all the way from beginner all the way up to our highest level so everybody can participate.” From MILE ZERO on B1 It was a jam packed weekend at both the Kin Arena and the Encana Events Centre, with the Memorial Arena down the club got a rare opportunity to perform at the one of the biggest venues in the peace. But that wasn’t at all intimidating for six-year-old skater Olivia Sednik, who competed in front of her friends and family, along with completing her first Waltz jump on her way to a bronze medal. Her older sister, nine-yearold Rebecca also skated for the hometown club, adding that she has been working on her solo for two years and said competing at home was “lots of fun.” The majority of skaters from the Mile Zero club skated in all four disciplines, while some of the younger ones only skate in two. About 20 skaters also represented the Fort St. John Figure Skating Club and through Saturday afternoon coach Jen Hammond was impressed with
what her skaters were able to accomplish. “They’ve done really well… we had a few medals yesterday and we had some of our younger girls go this morning that were rated and they were all getting silver and gold,” Hammond said on Saturday. The Interclub Challenge also serves as one of the only Skate Canada sanctioned events north of Prince George, allowing the skaters to compete against the best in the region and not have to take a long bus trip or flight to get there. “I definitely think it makes them feel a little bit more comfortable.
The majority of them have competed in this competition before,” Hammond said about competing in Dawson Creek. The skaters ranged in age from 4-17 and the majority were looking to collect points in order to qualify for the Super Series event in Kelowna later this winter. “With the big competition still coming up in Kelowna, when we get their report cards back it’ll give us something else for us to work on and improve down the road,” she said. The Mile Zero club will send about nine skaters to the super series event in March. sports@ahnfsj.ca
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Land purchase approved for Rolla transfer station
Mike Carter Staff writer A new unmanned waste transfer station is in the works for the community of Rolla. The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has approved the purchase of a 1.5- acre stretch of land in Rolla from resident Karl Mattson, at a cost of $40,000. “It’s needed. The community needs a service like that,” Mattson said. The Agricultural Lands Commission must approve the construction plans for the
waste station before the purchase of the land is finalized. The transfer station will include a garbage compactor, and recycling bins. It will be located at the intersection of Range Road 213 and Sweetwater Road. “In the Rolla area, there was no portion of Crown Land large enough to accommodate a manned waste transfer station and the current unmanned site is too small for retrofitting,” a report from the PRRD’s Manager of Solid Waste Services Paulo Eichelberger reads.
Investigators assure mad cow caught before it was processed for sale
National Post Wire Services February 13, 2015. OTTAWA – A case of mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy, has been confirmed in a beef cow at an unspecified location in Alberta, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Friday. The case is the first in Canada since 2011. No part of the cow had reached the human food or animal feed systems, the agency said in a statement. “The CFIA is seeking to confirm the age of the animal, its history and how it became infected. The investigation will focus in on the feed supplied to this animal during the first year of its life,” the agency said. Scientists believe that the spread of this disease in cattle in Great Britain was caused by feeding protein products made from infected cattle or sheep, the agency said. Investigators are seeking other
animals that might have become infected. “Equivalent risk animals will be ordered destroyed and tested for BSE,” it said. Exports of Canadian beef were badly hit in 2003 after the first case of BSE was found on a farm. Canada tightened its controls and many nations have since resumed the beef trade with Canada, despite the discovery of more cases since then. The CFIA said the latest case should not harm Canadian exports of beef. BSE – a progressive, fatal neurological disease – is believed to be spread when cattle eat protein rendered from the brains and spines of infected cattle or sheep. Canada banned that practice in 1997. The CFIA tightened feed rules in 2007 and said at the time the moves should help eliminate the disease nationally within a decade, although the agency said it still expected to discover the occasional new case.
Teens exposed to measles The Ontario health ministry warned Monday that 1,300 people were potentially exposed to measles at a two-day Christian youth event in Toronto. The public advisory said a measles patient was infectious while attending the Acquire the Fire event on Feb. 6 and 7 in Toronto — billed as a weekend
that “changes your teen’s life forever.” Acting chief medical officer of health Robin Williams called it a “pretty intense exposure” — since the teens were mixing together for a total of 27 hours over the course of the weekend.. — Postmedia
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ment. I didn't necessarily feel outraged and, worse still, I didn't think Palin's first response to critics (essentially, the dog will move it if needs to) was "tie a rock to her and see if she sinks" levels of witch. (Of course, she later must've borrowed the dog to use as a soap box because she went off on a nonsensical rant once she got her second wind so, OK, where's that rock?) While I don't speak dog, some of my closest friends are besotted with them. From what I can tell, dogs are fairly able to let you know if they don't like something, such as being subbed in as a step stool at the kitchen sink. When they were Trig's age, my niece and nephew often used their golden retriever to rest their weary noggins on for long naps. It's rather a disservice to a breed that is particularly bright, from what I'm told, to think that it isn't smart enough to, well, move, if it's uncomfortable. PETA, an animal rights organization known for its zany sense of humor, immediately condemned the dog-as-step stool photo without once mentioning the true miracle that a kid was voluntarily doing chores using the tools at hand. I don't expect to ever, EVER agree with Sarah Palin about anything again, so let's just pretend that, like the time I ate chitlins because I thought they were macaroni, it never happened. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is the best-selling author of seven humor collections. Visit her website
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By Celia Rivenbark Tribune News Service (TNS) While the rest of the world was fretting over Sarah Palin's 6-year-old son using the family dog as a step stool so he could reach the sink to do the dishes, I was like, "Whoa. How do you get a kid to do dishes?" My next thought was "Wonder if I could layer all four of my cats in a tower of pliable fur in order to reach the shelf in my bedroom closet?" One looked at me as if he could read my mind. His response is unprintable in a family newspaper. So here's the thing: I'm no fan of Palin (but then y'all knew that), but I'm a huge fan of kids doing housework of any kind even if it means they have to build a flippin' tower of dogs to reach those leaf-choked gutters. I'm no fan of dogs either (but then y'all knew that). I often have to explain that I don't "hate" dogs; I just don't get them. This doesn't mean, as some rude humans have implied, that I "have no soul" or "must've been dropped on my head at birth" or "don't understand the symbiotic purity of unconditional love from a heart unmarred by life's cruelty and an unfair world." Especially that last. So when the world paused from its New Year's resolutions to re-embrace cardio workouts and go to church to tsk-tsk over Palin's admittedly clueless decision to post a photo of her son, Trig, standing on the family black lab to get closer to the dishes in the sink, I found myself in a horrifying predica-
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Science Matters
The trillions that live inside us A healthy person’s body contains a flourishing population of microbes, and researchers are just now exploring the essential roles they play in human health.
Size of body’s microbiome
Number of cells in body
3 pints (1.4 liters)
(Estimate)
Mouth 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg) About 1.5 percent of person’s weight
How biome grows
Skin Urinary, genital
Throughout life,
new microbes arrive via animals, plants, new foods, water and soil
Bacteria-obesity link
Fat digestion involves two bacterial types, Firmacutes and Bacteroidetes There is a relationship, still unclear, between Firmacutes and obesity
Bacteria
Microbes help repel invaders
Baby immediately takes
to bacteria, other microbes
35 trillion
Plus about 1,000 trillion viruses – tiny genetic packages
Stomach, intestines
Child is constantly exposed
Human
100 trillion
Lungs
up bacteria from mother’s milk, skin of other adults
Fungi 10 trillion
Staphylococcus epidermis lives on the skin and produces chemicals that inhibit the growth of the related, diseasecausing bacterium Staphylococcus aureus
About 1,000 species of microbes have been found in the mouth on tooth surfaces, tongue, cheeks and gums Some help control the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease Source: American Society for Microbiology © 2014 MCT Graphic: Helen McComas
Moose affected by Winter ticks The province is asking the public to report any moose they see with what appears to be hair loss issues. B.C.’s Wildlife Health program staff are monitoring the number of moose affected with common winter ticks. The extent of the hair loss on a moose is a rough indicator of how many ticks are present. By monitoring the number of animals with hair loss and the extent of hair loss on each animal, the new Moose Winter Tick Surveillance Program will estimate how prevalent winter ticks are, and where they are most active. This type of tick spends the winter on the moose. There can be tens of thousands on one animal at a time, and the parasite can contribute to moose population declines in parts of their range by affecting behavioural and physiological changes. Tick infestations are generally observed on moose between February and April. For more information, contact Mike Bridger at 250-9615869, or visit www.en.gov. bc.ca/fw/publicconsultation/ moose-winter-tick/ to obtain a copy of the survey. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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A Dawson Creek Volleyball Club U15 sets the ball up for teammate during a A Dawson Creek Volleyball Club U16 outside hitter sets the ball during a Saturday game with the Fort St. John Northern Ice U15 team at DCSS Central Saturday game with the Fort St. John Northern Ice U17 team at DCSS Central Campus. (Byron Hackett photo) Campus. (Byron Hackett photo)
No luck for volleyball tournament hosts
Through three games of pool play, the Dawson Creek Volleyball Club Girls Under 17-18 team was sitting at 3-0 and envisioning a tournament final. Coach Steve Oliver said “Our girls have a lot of confidence right now and that’s great.” Less than 24 hours later, Oliver and his team found themselves watching the tournament final between the U16 and U17 teams from Peace River (Of
seven hours to get there and that’s what we have to do to play competitive volleyball.” While a snowstorm can’t dampen the spirits of youth who are just itching to play against top competition, to host their own tournament comes with a cost, including gym fees, routinely recruiting parent volunteers, referees and lines people. Putting on a tournament like this — we had 11 teams and it’s a lot of work. It’s not easy by any means, but we have
a great group of parents in our club that step up every year,” Oliver said. “Teams that do come here say they had a great time and they’ll be back.” Volleyball lovers won’t have to wait long for a second opportunity to see some of the best volleyball in the peace, as the Dawson Creek Volleyball Club will host an U13/U14 tournament at both the DCSS South Peace and Central Campuses on Feb. 20-22. sports@ahnfsj.ca
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which the U16 team came out on top in three sets 25-19. 21-25, 15-8). In the Under 16 pool, it was the Grande Prairie Velocity team that won out over the team from Chetwynd. The only local team to finish with a medal was the Fort St. John Under 17 team. Oliver’s team was able to pull out a win over the younger Dawson Creek team in the fourth place final, but the coach was cautious in reading too much into successes and failures early on in the season. “Well it’s all about peaks and valleys. This early in the season if you’re playing well and you’re only going to get better — you hope. I haven’t seen a bad game out there yet. It’s been good,” he said. In total, 11 teams participated in the two-day tournament at Dawson Creek Secondary School Central Campus — of which three were hometown squads and three more made the short drive from Fort St. John. For Oliver, the advantage to being able to host a tournament of that size and competition minimizes the need to make long trips to Edmonton. “For any of these kids the more they play the more they improve. It’s good to see … there’s no way we are going to turn any teams down from coming here,” he said. “There’s a lot from Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Peace River … and Grande Prairie as well. Last weekend we went to Edmonton in a snow storm — about
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Dawson Creek gets new detachment commander Dawson Creek RCMP formally welcomed a new detachment commander on Feb. 10. Staff Sergeant Marcel Guilbault, originally from Quebec, will take over the reins from outgoing detachment head, Staff Sergeant Milo Mac- Donald. Guilbault’s previous postings include North Vancouver, Kaslo, Halifax and Kelowna. Guilbault is married to Sergeant Olivia Tremblay, who is the detachment commander for the Chetwynd RCMP. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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Chetwynd’s $1.3 million medical clinic and $4.7 million town hall have inflated building permit values. Two new industrial development at the town’s Canfor and West Fraser mills have also added to what amounts to a “massive industrial infusion” for the community in 2014. (Mike Carter Photo) you understand that [it] is a unique creature,” Fleming explained. “In prior years we had more housing development and less commercial/ industrial development. Last year, we had this massive industrial infusion.” Whether or not that will translate into housing developments in 2015 is not clear at this time. “We kind of think so,” Fleming said. “With new jobs at the pellet plant and West Fraser mill, it probably will mean, hopefully, a flurry activity in housing development. We hope some.” Canfor announced its plans for the pellet plant last fall. The company has signed a 15year purchase agreement with unidentified Japanese companies for the product. The construction timeline is as yet undefined, but once operational the plant is expected to create 16 to 20 full time positions. The project is being built in conjunction with Pacific BioEnergy (PBE). Paul Kalil, a spokesperson for PBE said the plant would also create “an unknown number of indirect jobs” during its construction. West Fraser’s bio-energy plant was first announced in March 2013, along with a complete rebuild of the Chetwynd mill. The company has a 20-year purchase agreement with BC Hydro for the power that the plant will produce by burning waste wood products known as “hog fuels.” dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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Mike Carter Staff writer Feb 16 02015 Building permit values in Chetwynd increased by $11.3 million in 2014, reflecting a significant increases in industrial activity for the town last year. It was a busy year. In 2014, Canfor announced plans for a new pellet plant at its mill; and a bio-energy plant at Chetwynd Forest Industries was completed. The district had no new housing starts in 2014. Residential building permit values in 2013 were registered at $1.3 million in 2013, and came in at $284,800 last year. Commercial/industrial building permit values came in at $700,000 for 2013, but spiked to $12.5 million last year. Institutional building permit values also rose from $115,000 in 2013 to $5.5 million in 2014. Fees collected by the District however, only increased by $40,000. According to Chief Administrative Officer Doug Fleming, that is because the town recognized the building permit value of the two new buildings it is constructing, but didn’t charge any fees. The District of Chetwynd began building a $4.7 million town hall in spring 2014, and construction of a $1.3 million medical clinic began this past summer. “As you come to understand Chetwynd,
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With the bed, the focal point of the bedroom (and typically the biggest ticket item), here are my top five tips for an affordable and aesthetically appealing look. 1. Use the hutch of a sideboard or a bookcase. Perhaps you are looking to create a sleeker look in your dining room and want to remove the upper portion of an oversized hutch. What better way to give it a new purpose than to turn it into a functional headboard! 2. Use a large horizontal stripe across the wall where the bed sits. A 9-inch-wide horizontal stripe in an interesting contrast color can make a colorful and creative headboard, especially for those who desire the look and feel of a low platform bed. 3. Use a door panel or old door. Companies that sell kitchen cabinets are a great source for large filler panels or pantry doors. Simply grab one and place it in front of a mattress on a frame. 4. Use a series of photographs or a large canvas.
What better way to create a headboard than to use a great canvas or series of interesting photos? 5. Pallets are perfect for creating an affordable bed. You can use wood pallets as a headboard or place several of them on the floor to create a base for a platform-style bed. Want to have a little fun with it? Consider painting them! ___ Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Awardwinning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com <mailto:info@ cathyhobbs.com> or visit her website at www.cathyhobbs. com <http://www.cathyhobbs.com>. ___ (c)2015 Tribune Content Agency, LLC Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC
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Theresa Floy Alexander was born in Young, Saskatchewan on February 20, 1927 to Arthur and Anna Crull. She was the third of four children. They moved to Dawson Creek when she was quite little and started her school career here at Lakeview School. From what I gather, she and her sister Ella were a little mischievous even then. Anyone who was ever around the two of them together knows that they were like two peas in a pod and were constantly giggling. Grandma never said a whole lot about how she and Grandpa met, but we do know that he ran a Cat in the winter and the Crull residence didn’t have to worry about how they would get out if there had been a big snowfall, it always seemed to be cleared quite well. They married in 1947 and had Wayne, my dad, in September ‘48, Uncle Bob came in March ‘50. She must have been busy chasing around two little boys less than two years apart, whom she loving called Wayney and Bobby well into adulthood. Grandma was an exceptional bread maker. There was absolutely nothing like one of her ‘fresh from the oven’ homemade buns with butter melting on it. I actually got into an argument with a friend in grade 6 about whose grandma’s buns were better... we decided that it could be a tie, more to stay friends I think than anything. The 70’s brought her her first three grandchildren, my sisters and I. We spent many days and had many sleepovers at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. This is where I was introduced to W5, a show they both enjoyed, and pansies which grew wild by their backdoor. If you were a frequent visitor to their home, you got used to the furniture being rearranged, the walls painted, or wallpaper changed often. Grandma never sat still. In ‘95, we all welcomed Jordan and he seemed to rejuvenate that light in her eyes. She loved the little ones! Ten years later, the great grandchildren started to come, and again that light was brightened; Stone, Delainey, Fynn, Zak and Jace. She loved the cuddles and baby coos and didn’t mind her picture being taken if there was a baby in her arms. Grandma enjoyed gardening and flowers, and grew quite a large garden when she had the space to do so. She also had chickens in the earlier years and would sell the eggs to Grandview store. She worked at various stores in town, some of which were Peters Home and Auto, the drug store (that is all she would call it and I really do not know the real name), and the Fields store downtown. She had been a member of the Rotary Manor Auxiliary for many years and loved the birthday celebrations held monthly. Social gatherings, music and any celebration at Heritage Heights, where she lived were also favourite things she looked forward to. After Grandpa passed she was a loyal participant in a craft club. She enjoyed the visiting and catching up as much, if not more, than the actual crafts they did. Always a card player, she would rarely miss a card night upstairs at Heritage Heights, and if you happened to call when she was leaving to go play, she would let you know that she had to go because they would all be concerned if she was not there. Grandma loved having people stop in to visit, and even if you just dropped in, she always had a plate of goodies ready and tea brewing. The great grandchildren never left without oranges and/or cheezies in hand. Sunday morning became Grandma T’s (this is the name she decided she should be called once the great grandchildren came along) breakfast time. Many Sundays were spent there playing and eating hotcakes. Grandma was predeceased by Grandpa, Uncle Bob, her sister Ella and brother Art, and will be lovingly remembered by her sister Rhoda, Dad, Mom, us 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, many cousins, and many friends. A Memorial Service was held January 17, 2015 at the Bergeron Funeral Chapel, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, officiated by Rev. Marilyn Carroll. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Theresa may be made by donation to the Step Up ‘N’ Ride Society, 105-10419-10th Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 3T8 Arrangements were entrusted to Bergeron Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd.
Gerald Kreuzinger 1947 ~ 2015
A Life Well Lived Gerald Kreuzinger, a lifelong resident of Tomslake, B.C. passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Tomslake at the age of 67 years. Gerald was the last child born to Frieda and Walter Kreuzinger on Aug 3, 1947 in Pouce Coupe, B.C. At an early age Gerry gravitated toward his Granddad, as he was always tinkering around on the farm and was happy to teach this young lad all that he knew about mechanics. After high school Gerry went to work in the oilpatch, on the railway, and then a brief stint at Carrier lumber at McKenzie as lumber grader. In 1972 Our Dad, and Herb decided to incorporate the farm and Gerry joined the family business and this was his career from then on. Gerry met Marlene White at a dance and they were married June 28, 1975.Gerry and Marlene had Corrine in March of 1979 and that rounded out their family. Corrine was the apple of Gerrys’ eye and he was always proud of her accomplishments. Gerry took pride in his community and he gave freely of his time when time permitted. Gerry had many interests and hobbies outside the farm he loved snowmobiling, quading, hunting, golfing, fishing both ice and lake, boating, water skiing, and camping. Gerrys’ love of our card game “Zwicken” is well known by all who played with him over the years. Gerry was often met travelling the roads around Tomslake with tractor and equipment. He didn’t pass you by without his trade-mark generous wave and smile. So long Gerry, we will miss you. You will always be loved by Marlene and Corrine Kreuzinger and Families. Gerry is survived by his loving wife Marlene of 39 years, daughter Corrine, his brothers Herb and Erhart and wife Bernice, and sister Linda Fister, as well several nieces and nephews. Gerry was predeceased by his parents Frieda and Walter Kreuzinger, father-in-law Allister White, brother-in-law Harry Fister and sister-in-law Evelyn Kreuzinger. A memorial Service was held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00 pm from Reynars Chapel, Dawson Creek, B.C. Interment followed in the Tomslake Columbarium, Tomslake, B.C. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Gerald to the Tomslake Cemetery, PO Box 47, Tomslake, B.C. V0C 2L0 or to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, British Columbia Branch Office, #200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 4K6. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium For full obituary please visit www.reynars.com r001971897
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Helen Margaret CASTLE February 28, 1919 – October 26, 2014
It was a heartbreaking day for the Castle family when our wonderful loving mother died on October 26, 2014 after a very brief illness. Mom passed away in the Nanaimo General Hospital at the age of 95 years young after just a three day illness. Mom spent the last three years of her life in Qualicum Beach, BC, residing in Long Term care at The Gardens, a wonderful retirement home on Vancouver Island. She lived every day with a positive attitude and was happy living there. She was always so thankful for her care and the great entertainment that was there. Happy Hour on Friday was her favorite where she could have some snacks and a Rye and Coke and listen to live music. Prior to her time in Qualicum Beach, she spent 49 years in Dawson Creek, BC working as a film editor and doing books in her later years. Mom’s earlier years as a child and then married were spent in various cities and towns in Manitoba. She was born in MacGregor, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents, Winifred and James Merrick, her husband Malcolm Eric Castle in 1977, her daughter-in-law Susan and her son-in-law, Mel. Mom was an only child but has left a legacy to be proud of. Our mother is survived by her seven children, Sharon (Blair) Domoney, Jim (Laurell) Castle, Carol Modien, Mike Castle, Sheila (Owen) Scheck, John (Lori) Castle, Chris (Jeannette) Castle. She was blessed to have 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Our mother was a wonderful caring person who listened without ever judging and was a friend to all who knew her. She was a happy person with nerves of steel and a calm demeanor. We were so lucky to have had her as a mother and grandmother and to have had a remarkable number of years to enjoy and love her and always feel secure in her love for us. In her lifetime, she maintained a very healthy and happy life. She was always surrounded by the love of her family and friends. “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother” Heaven gained another angel October 26, 2014. Those who knew her will always miss her. A Celebration of Life/Family gathering will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the home of her daughter, at 612 Hirst Ave, Parksville BC beginning at 2:30 pm. Mom would be so honored to have as many friends and family attend as possible. r002971896
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Visit local events online at: www.dawsoncreekdailynews.ca • February 10 & 24, 2015 - The Peace River Songwriters Group will be meeting at Faking Sanity at 7:30pm. • February 11, 2015 - The Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre will be holding their monthly meeting at noon at the NEW Calvin Kruk Arts Centre. • February 12, 2015 - The South Peace Arts Society will be holding their monthly meeting at noon at the Art Gallery. • March 5, 2015 - Concert with Saskia and Darrel at 7 p.m. Presented by/at Dawson Creek Senior Centre - 1101 McKellar Ave. For advanced tickets call Fay 250-782-5472. • Fridays Steak Night at Bear Mountain Ski Hill, 6-10 pm. Menu: 8 oz NY steak or herb roasted chicken breast or teriyaki glazed salmon steak and garlic mashed or rice. Meals include caesar salad andhomemade dessert. Regular concession available. (02) MACHITAWIN FAMILY LEARNING CENTRE • If you have any questions please feel free to drop by for a coffee at 14-1405-102nd Avenue, Central Place or give us a call at 250-782-1169. Monday: Gross Motor Skills Development 9:00 am - noon • Walking • Swimming • Playing Tuesday: Fine Motor Skills / Literacy Development 9:00 am - noon • Sharing Circle • Story Time • Singing • Crafts Wednesday: Breakfast Group 9:00 am - noon • Start the family off to a healthy breakfast with a Cultural theme Thursday: Parent - Child Mother Goose Program 9:00 am - noon • Come learn to sing your favorite song and tell rhyme with your children. Traditional Dance - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. • Come learn the Pow-wow style way. Friday: Field Trip Day 9:00 am - noon. Getting to know your community. Gaia Program 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Support for Pregnant Moms using Drugs and Alcohol. (11) NAWICAN FRIENDSHIP CENTRE • Mondays - Soup Kitchen 12-1pm, Nurse 11am-2pm. Tuesdays - Fund raiser BBQ11am - 1pm Wednesdays - Soup Kitchen 12-1pm Thursdays - Bannock 11am Fridays - Soup Kitchen 12-1pm. Also call 250.782.5202 for the dates on the following events: Afternoon Fund raiser Bingo - Elders Free Dinner/Entertainment - Community Fund raiser Dinners/ Entertainment. • Dawson Creek Seniors Hall: Monday 9:00am, Skittles/Pool 10:00 am Exercise 11:45 Lunch 1;00pm Pool 1:30pm Carpet Bowling 7:00pm Crib & Bridge. Tuesday 8:00 Foot Care/Blood Pressure (by appointment) 1:00 pm Pool / Bingo 7:00pm Floor Curling/Darts. Wednesday 9:00am Skittles/Ladies Pool 10:00am Exercise 1:00pm Pool/Crib & Bridge 3:30 pm Beginner Line Dancing. Thursday 10:00am Game board Café 1:00pm Floor Curling 7:00pm Floor Curling. Friday 9:00 Skittles/Pool 10:00am Line Dancing 1:00pm Pool 1:30pm Carpet Bowling. For more info on our activities call the 250 782 7620 or visit our hall at 1101 McKellar Ave. MONDAY • AA Meetings 8:00 pm at the Dawson Creek Health Unit. (0) • New! AA Meetings noon at South Peace United Church, 1300 104 Ave., Dawson Creek. (0) • Cocaine Anonymous meets 7:00 pm at 1320 - 102nd Ave. The only requirement is a desire to quit using cocaine and other mind altering substances! (0) • Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention: A skills group open to adults struggling with addiction Mondays 10:30am-12noon @ Mental Health & Addictions at the Dawson Creek Health Unit, 1001 110th Ave., Dawson Creek. Call Sean at 250-719-6525. (0) TUESDAY • AA Meetings 8:00 pm at Dawson Creek Health Unit, Living Sober Meeting, 219-7624. (0)
• AA Closed Meeting 8:00 pm at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (next to the Post Office) 5002 - 49th Ave, Pouce Coupe. Big book study. (0) • Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday at at the New Calvin Kruk Arts Centre on 10th St. and 104th Ave. at 7pm. (05) • First Tuesday: - Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets in the board room at Tiger’s Printing & Stationers, 7:00 pm. Contact 250786-5793. (12) • First Tuesday: - The Visually Impaired Support Group meets at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. All who have or who care about someone with a vision problem are welcome. For further info call Pam 782-5187 or Margaret 782-3221. (03) • Las Tuesday: Book club for adults, 7pm at the Dawson Creek Library. Call 250-782-4661 for more details. (01) WEDNESDAY • New! AA Meetings noon at South Peace United Church, 1300 104 Ave., Dawson Creek. (0) • AA Meeting at the Health Unit @ 8:00pm. • Cocaine Anonymous meets 7:00 pm at 1320-102nd Ave. The only requirement is a desire to quit using cocaine and other mind altering substances! • Grief Support Group - free 6 week program. The group will run Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm until 8:30pm starting October 22nd and ending November 26th, 2014 at the Bergeron Funeral Services Social Room, 10200-17th Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia. For more information or to register, please call 250-782-2577. (11) THURSDAY • AA Meetings 8:00 pm - 9:00pm at the Dawson Creek Health Unit. (0) • Al-Anon 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Dawson Creek Heath Unit. (0) • Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday at at the New Calvin Kruk Arts Centre on 10th St. and 104th Ave. at 7pm. (05) • TOPS: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly weigh in starts at 8:30 a.m. 10221-18th Street. Contact Mary Kidd 250-782-6628. (12) FRIDAY • AA Meetings 8:00 pm. 12x12 Meeting, at the Dawson Creek Health Unit. Big book study. (0) • Cocaine Anonymous, 7:00 pm at 1320-102nd Ave. The only requirement is a desire to quit using cocaine & other mind altering substances! (0) SATURDAY • AA Meetings 8 :00 pm , Dawson Creek Health Unit, Dawson Creek, 219-7624. (0) • Each Saturday - September through June - Peace Country Roots Group building will be open from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm to members wanting to use the genealogy library. A member will be available by appointment to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone is welcome. We are located in the small building in NAR Park. Call Lynn 250-7824058, Neil 250-782-7651, Lyle 250-782-2804 for information. (06) SUNDAY • NEW AA Meeting at the Cultural Room at the Northern Lights College 8pm Sunday evenings. • Fourth Sunday — September through June - Peace Country Roots Group meets 1:30 pm in the small Roots building in NAR park. Getting started on family tree research, need help? Come learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists. Everyone welcome. Call Lynn 250-782-4058, Neil 250-7827651, Lyle 250-782-2804 for information. (06 )
ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Cruze LT (1SA/K05/MH8/R7T), Trax LS FWD (1SA/C60/KPK/MH8) and Equinox LS FWD (1SA/K05) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600/$1,650/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from February 3 through March 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet (except 2015MY Chevrolet Colorado 2SA). City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between February 3 through March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicle (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado 1500 and HD). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between February 3 through March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. † Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ~ Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $21,203/$22,741/$26,391 (including $1,500/$0/$1,000 lease credit and a $714 Owner Cash) for a 2015 Cruze LT (1SA/K05/MH8/R7T), Trax LS FWD (1SA/C60/ KPK/MH8), and Equinox LS FWD (1SA/K05). Bi-weekly payment is $99/$119/$139 for 48 months at 0.5%/0.5%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,545/$1,675/$1,600 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $11,868/$14,057/$16,040, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,641/$8,998/$11,019. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees, optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ‡‡ Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ^ Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
A16 - l - THE MIRROR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015
ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS
RECEIVE UP TO
6.3 LEASE
BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $21,203¥ INCLUDES $750 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS††, $1,500 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
Safety >
L/100km hwy
10 Airbags
BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $22,741¥ INCLUDES $750 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS††, FREIGHT & PDI.
$119 @0.5%
2 YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES ^
5 STANDARD 4G LTE WIFI ~
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY BLUETOOTH
AIR CONDITIONING 10 STANDARD AIR BAGS > STANDARD 4G LTE WIFI~
POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS 1370L CARGO SPACE
LTZ AWD MODEL SHOWN
4G LTE Wi-Fi ~
YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^
5 YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^
OFFERS END MARCH 2ND REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE STARTER
10 STANDARD AIR BAGS >
POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS BLUETOOTH
7” MYLINK COLOUR TOUCH RADIO
LEASE
AIR CONDITIONING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
LED ACCENT LIGHTS
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
7.0 †
L/100km hwy
1.4L TURBO ENGINE
BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $26,391¥ INCLUDES $750 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS††, $1,000 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.
$139 @0.9%
BLUETOOTH 4G LTE WIFI ~
17” ALUMINUM WHEELS
SIRIUS XM SATELLITE RADIO
BACK-UP CAMERA
2015 TRAX LS
AIR CONDITIONING & AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $1,675 DOWN
FULLY LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT:
Safety > Airbags
10 4G LTE Wi-Fi ~
2015 EQUINOX LS FWD BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $1,600 DOWN
FULLY LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT:
BEST-IN-CLASS REAR LEGROOM ‡‡
FUEL EFFICIENCY 7.3L/100KM HWY
Chevrolet.ca
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T:11.4286”
ALL 2015’s COME WITH CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE: Safety 4G LTE Wi-Fi ~
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AIR CONDITIONING
B:11.4286”
Best-In-Class Rear Seat Leg Room
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$99 @0.5%
S:11.4286”
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S:10.25”
T:10.25”
FULLY
LOADED
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WITH YOUR FIRST TWO BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS ON US*
$1,500 CASH IN OWNER
††
REDESIGNED
AIR CONDITIONING & AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2015 CRUZE LT BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $1,545 DOWN
FULLY LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT: