The Mirror February 12, 2016 by The Mirror

Vol. 38

Edition 7

February 12, 2016

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New construction accounted for the lion's share of assessment increases in Dawson Creek this year, which slowed after a recent boom.

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LOCAL NEWS

'Victory for landowners'

Rancher wins BC Hydro expropriation lawsuit Jonny Wakefield

STAFF WRITER | REPORTER@DCDN.CA

SOUTH PEACE — A South Peace rancher was unfairly compensated when BC Hydro expropriated his land for a power line, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled last week. Murray Caven won his lawsuit against the Crown corporation in a ruling handed down Jan. 27. "It's definitely a victory for all landowners, for sure," he told the Alaska Highway News. BC Hydro expropriated part of Caven's homestead in October 2013, ahead of construction on the Dawson Creek and Chetwynd Area Transmission line (DCAT). Caven claimed the line, built in response to growing upstream oil and gas electricity demand in the area, lowered his property value and burdened him with out-of-pocket expenses. Relying on evidence from a local land appraiser, Justice Neena Sharma concluded Caven was owed $60,691.06 on top of the $37,696.44 paid at the time of the expropriation. In all, BC Hydro owes the plaintiff $98,387.50. "It took some pressure off," Caven said. "I was happy. It vindicates what I had said all along about Hydro and the way they went about things here." While the line's direct impact on the 20acre parcel was limited to a 36.9 square metre corner, Hydro did not account for other expenses and losses, the court ruled.

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the property less valuable. Caven runs up to 170 head of cattle on the property, as well as horses. The land has been in his family since 1956. The power lines near his property stand 130 feet tall. Hydro carried out 65 appraisals along the line, which was energized late last year. So far, Caven’s is the only lawsuit aimed at the project. BC Hydro says it is reviewing the decision. “Most transmission projects, like DCAT, cannot be built without BC Hydro entering into statutory right-of-way agreements with property owners along the route,” spokesperson Simi Heer said in an email. “For DCAT, we were able to come to an agreement with 79 of 82 property owners. For the remaining three: we negotiated settlements with two after exproMORE THAN 80% OF DOGS OVER 4 YEARS OF AGE priation and one property owner HAVE PERIODONTAL DISEASE exercised their right to a trial to challenge their expropriation Periodontal disease is progressive inflammation around the teeth and is the main cause of early tooth loss. compensation through the SuSigns of periodontal disease include: bad breath redness or bleeding along the gum preme Court of B.C. line, drooling, trouble chewing or loose or missing teeth. “As a Crown corporation, we February is Dental Health Month. Book your pets’ COMPLIMENTARY dental exam have a responsibility to negotiate today. Special pricing on dental procedures booked this month as well. a fair settlement on behalf of all Call us today for all your pets’ our customers.” dental needs! BC Hydro still has time to file an appeal, Caven said. 1500-101 Ave Dawson Creek, BC reporter@dcdn.ca South Peace Animal Hospital spah@pris.ca • www.southpeacevet.ca

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Those include the impact of a nearby substation on property values, as well as damage to Caven's private road during construction. Construction also forced Caven to purchase additional feed and grazing lands for his cattle, rebuild a pen and clean up construction debris that could injure his animals. “They said that (it wasn’t enough),” he said of the court’s ruling. “They said my business losses were definitely payable, and the piece of ground (Hydro) took, they awarded 100 per cent compensation for it. Technically, it’s no good to me anymore.” Local appraiser Anne Clayton pegged total compensation at just over $144,000. While the judge deemed this too high, she did place “more weight on (Clayton’s) opinions and reasoning than on (BC Hydro’s appraiser)” because of her experience with rural properties in the Peace Region. According to a written transcript, Clayton said BC Hydro appraisers undervalued the land and “failed to recognize and respect the nature of the rural market.” “People in the market for this type for property expect their privacy to be respected, and the opening of a wider corridor (for power lines) closer to the home site... removes this privacy by opening it up to vehicles such as quads, side-by-sides, and snowmobiles, hunters and partiers and increases the risk of vandalism,” Clayton said, saying this made

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LOCAL NEWS Investment in Dawson Creek cools with oil downturn Jonny Wakefield

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DAWSON CREEK — After years of unprecedented growth, investment in Dawson Creek has cooled with the drop in oil prices. Dawson Creek's overall base assessment, the total value of property in the city, grew 3.09 per cent this year, down from 7.09 per cent in 2015 and 11.61 per cent the year before, according to the city's 2016 draft financial plan. Residential and commercial properties, which account for 98 per cent of the city's tax base, saw assessments grow 4.08 and 1.61 per cent, respectively, down from 6.61 per cent and 8.22 per cent in 2015. Overall, Dawson Creek's tax base grew by $52 million in 2016, down from the $113 million in new development the year before. Fort St. John, meanwhile, saw its residential and commercial assessments grow 3.93 and 12.43 per cent, respectively. New construction drove most of the growth in Dawson Creek, contributing to 74 per cent of residential and 105 per cent of commercial increases this year. Assessments jumped in 2008 and have risen steadily with increased oil and gas activity in the region. Since 2008, the average price of a single-family home in Dawson Creek rose from $185,000 to around $260,000. In 2013, the city's total assessment base passed the $1-billion mark for the first time. It now sits shy of $1.2 billion.

Mayor Dale Bumstead said he was optimistic higher rates of growth would return, but said the oil and gas slowdown offers a chance for the city to adjust to its growing pains. "The growth that we went through was so abnormal, I'm happy to see us have a little bit of a lull," he said. "It gives you a chance to say 'what do we need to make sure we keep our focus on as we develop our community?'" Among the growing pains: secondary suites and rooming houses, which popped up in new developments and established neighbourhoods to house industrial workers. In 2014, the city took steps to regulate suites in certain neighbourhoods struggling with parking, snow removal and social issues related to transient oilfield workers. Still, Bumstead said he heard some anxiety about the slowdown at a recent meeting with realtors. "They're concerned. They're seeing it slowing down, (and wondering) what's going on?" he said But he stressed the local economy is diverse, and backstopped by agriculture and other industries. Bumstead believed a positive final investment decision from a West Coast liquefied natural gas (LNG) project would lead to an upswing in investment. Gas for several of the 20 proposed LNG projects in B.C. would be sourced in the South Peace. "I still am really optimistic that we're going have a final investment decision that is going to be positive for our community," he said.

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LOCAL NEWS Dawson Creek budget talks: Recreation PLAYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Parent & tot free play! Join our facilitator in this setting where you will be able to participate with your child in a variety of fun physical activities such as parachute games, t-ball, soccer and more! Date: Mondays January 25-March 14 Time: 3:30-4:15 pm Location: O’Brien gymnasium (10512 13th street) Fee: $5.00 drop-in

Arena EVERYBODY MOVE! DAWSON CREEK Brought to you by: The City of Dawson Creek & Dawson Creek Kinsmen Club Are you physically inactive or medically obese? Want to get moving with free educational and complimentary work-out sessions? This program is for YOU! 4 Free educational sessions & 12 Free workouts at participating facilities Speak with one of the participating Doctors and get your punch card today: Eljen Medical Clinic, Nordly’s Medical Clinic & Dr. Hargreaves For more information contact Community Services 250.784.3604 or Recreation Programmer Meagan Pickett 250.782.2229 ext 108

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No money for new cops, archivist in 2016 Jonny Wakefield

STAFF WRITER | REPORTER@DCDN.CA

DAWSON CREEK — Hiring new police members, as well as an archivist, should be put off until the city of Dawson Creek's financial picture is rosier, the city's 2016 draft budget recommends. The document, which was in front of city council at Monday's meeting, advises against adding any new services in 2016. That includes a request from the Dawson Creek RCMP detachment to add two new members. Senior staff at the 25-member detachment brought the issue forward last November, after several high-profile violent incidents connected to a drug "war" in the region. However, the draft budget recommends against raising the Dawson Creek detachment's full complement to 27 this year. The city plans to spend $38.3 million on operations in 2016, a 2.3 per cent increase over 2015. Just over $4 million of that is set aside for police services. Looming over budget discussions is the fiscal "gap" between the city's revenues and expenses. Several councillors are in favour of cutting non-essential services and limiting new ones in order to narrow the gap, which is growing due to inflation, collective agreements and other pressures. At the same time, police resources are strained due to an increase in crime, which some have linked to a downturn in the regional economy. Dawson Creek Mounties responded to 9,708 calls for service last year, up from 9,007 the year before. In 2013, the last time the detachment added members, calls for service sat at 8,109. Also in the background is the city's policing agreement with the province and federal government. The city will have to take on

90 per cent of the cost of its police service if it grows larger than 15,000 people, which is projected to happen in 2020. That would mean another $1.17 million in police costs. Currently, Dawson Creek pays only 70 per cent of the cost of the detachment. ARCHIVIST ON ICE A request to hire an archivist looks like it will sit on the shelf as well. The South Peace Historical Society has been in front of council several times in the past year to ask for funds for a professional archivist. The society moved into a new facility at the Calvin Kruk Centre after the building was renovated in 2014. However, the allvolunteer staff at the archives is aging, leaving the future of the historic documents in doubt. The society's Stewart and Marg Flinn were in front of council Monday to repeat their request for professional help. The two requested a $20,000 to $30,000 fee for service from the city to help pay a professional archivist. However, the draft budget also recommends deferring that request. HAVE YOUR SAY The first public consultation on the budget is set for March 8, 2016, at the Calvin Kruk Centre. Another will be held April 26 at 7 p.m. The city must submit its budget to the province by mid-May. reporter@dcdn.ca

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LOCAL NEWS Plans for DC-Calgary flight grounded for now Mike Carter

STAFF WRITER | DCREPORTER@DCDN.CA

DAWSON CREEK — Hawkair President Jay Dilley says the airline is putting plans for a potential Dawson Creek to Calgary flight on hold for now. The company began considering the flight in February 2015. After the initial word got out, Dilley spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon in Dawson Creek in April, saying the flight would be dependent on a positive investment decision from companies like Shell and Petronas for their planned liquefied natural gas export facilities and associated Northeast B.C. pipelines. "As you've seen recently with our competitors' announcements, there is not a lot of demand in general, with flights actually being reduced in a number of cities," Dilley said in an email to the Alaska Highway News. WestJet announced in January it would be cutting 88 flights a week between B.C. and Alberta. However, there is a bright spot for the city's airport. Dilley says the possibility of a second flight to Vancouver is in the works. "Dawson Creek embraced the (low fare),"

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Dilley said of the $94 one-way ticket to Vancouver announced in late July. "Traffic almost doubled immediately at the airport, this despite the recession, dropping loonie and the typical slowdown in the fall and winter. It's pretty clear the community loves flying out (of) the airport." According to data provided by the City of Dawson Creek, passenger numbers at the airport rose from 607 in July to 1,161 in August of last year. This was still a drop from the previous year, however, when 1,502 and 1,486 passengers traveled through the airport in July and August 2014, respectively. "We're right on the edge of traffic numbers being right for a second Vancouver flight a couple of times a week," Dilley said. In the coming weeks, Hawkair will be looking for feedback from the community to determine what times and dates would work best for an added flight. "We've shown that Dawson Creek can be an extremely successful airport with our guests loving the convenience and the savings. Each month guests have to book further and further in advance to get a seat," he said. "Understanding what day and time and ensuring the incredible support we've received remains strong is what we're focused on."

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LOCAL NEWS the P harmacist’s File Rotary’s Peace Milestones From Parkinson’s WHY PEACE?

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Peace and prosperity are inseparable. When one is absent, the other is at risk. Violence, conﬂict and war rob people of the chance to improve their lives through hard work. And when a society struggles with poverty and unemployment, it sets the stage for unrest.

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RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed that an endowment be set up “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” In 1928, when the endowment fund had grown to more than US$5,000 it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary International. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty

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Rotary builds peace through its single largest and most signiﬁcant project: PolioPlus. To date, Rotarians worldwide have contributed more than USD $1.3 billion toward the eradication of polio. Polio once infected more than 350,000 children annually. In 2011, only 650 cases were reported, in 2012 only 223 and in 2013 there were only 416 cases of polio reported worldwide

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on your conversation even if you have already finished your meal. Weight loss Certain Parkinson patients experiment weight loss for different reasons. Reasons include increase energy expenditure as a result of the illness, taste and smell disorders, loss of appetite and difficulty swallowing. The total caloric intake can therefore be insufficient. To prevent weight loss, experts recommend eating fatty and sugary foods : add cream or cheese to soups or butter on the vegetables. Honey, molasses and syrup can also be used to add a healthy dose of calories. It is also suggested that meals be presented in a way that is pleasing to the eye in an effort to stimulate appetite. For patients who do not eat a balanced diet, a vitamin supplement can be an option. Also, dietary supplements such as Ensurto experimente™ or Resource™ “’ can be used if the dietary intake is insufficient. These supplements are easy to swallow and can be taken with a straw if the tremors are too severe. Foods and drugs Certain foods can affect the efficacy of certain drugs. Before making any modification to drug therapy, patients should always talk to their physician or pharmacist. Proteins interfere with the absorption of levodopa (Sinemet™, Prolopa™). Reducing the quantity of protein ingested could help increase the effect of this medication. Such changes however, should always be made in consultation with a nutritionist. Taking iron supplements and certain antiparkinsonian drugs simultaneously can impair their efficacy: spacing these products apart is usually enough to prevent these interactions. r0011165643

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In April 1945, Rotary was at the forefront of arguably one of the most important meetings of the 20th Century, the ﬁnalizing of the charter of the United Nations in San Francisco. Rotary was invited to attend as an observer organization. Rotary provided 11 ofﬁcial observers to the US delegation alone – only one other organization had more than three. A Century of Service, The Story of Rotary International by David C. Forward.

Nutritional approach Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects voluntary movements such as walking, writing, swallowing and speaking. A multidisciplinary treatment is often required : it consists mainly of drug therapy associated with physical therapy. There are no known minerals, vitamins or nutriments that could prevent or treat this disease. However, modifying certain dietary habits can help alleviate drug adverse effects, increase patient comfort and ensure a balanced diet. Establishing a meal-time routine Eating meals on a regular schedule helps with food digestion and drug absorption. Consequently, patients should be encouraged to eat balanced meals at regular hours. Avoiding constipation Constipation is a frequent symptom of Parkinson’s disease. It can also be caused by the drugs as well as reduced physical activity. Increasing fibre and liquid intakes helps to control this unpleasant effect. Preventing dry mouth Dry mouth is a frequent side effect of antiparkinsonian drugs that causes discomfort and impairs swallowing. In such cases, food consistency becomes very important: soft and humid foods are easier to swallow. For this reason, choose soups, yogurt and sauces preferably. On the other hand, the diet should not solely include soft foods because the jaws need to be used. Avoid foods that tend to stick to the mouth, such as fresh bread, tomatoes and mashed potatoes. Manual problems Parkinson’s disease impairs skills such as dexterity. Special objects for eating or drinking are available and should be used by patients who can no longer use common objects such as cups, forks, etc. Because Parkinson patients may find it difficult to cut their food, have someone cut it for them. Mealtimes can be very difficult for these patients. Try not to rush them; for example you can carry

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Northeast News Publisher Brenda Piper looks over the second-last edition of the weekly newspaper. The newspaper will publish its last edition on Feb. 11, after its closure was announced Thursday. Matt Prepost group of newspaper people that I have STAFF WRITER | EDITOR@AHNFSJ.CA ever worked with," Lantz said, at least one of whom remains there today, Publisher Brenda Piper. "They were incredibly dedicated, largePEACE REGION — Another Peace Rely underpaid and yet, they stuck it out ungion newspaper is closing its doors. The Northeast News announced til we became a recognized media outlet Thursday it will publish its last edition in Northeast B.C.," Lantz continued. "The memories I have of those days Feb. 11. "The paper has been struggling finan- — good and bad — will go with me to my cially for some time and the directors grave. But I feel bad for the people that are have determined that, in the present eco- there now." Lantz added that when decisions like nomic environment, there is no prospect it can be made profitable,” Robert Doull, these are made the community loses a president of Aberdeen Publishing, said "voice for the ordinary people." "I can't begin to tell you how sad that in a statement posted to the newspaper's makes me," he said. website Thursday morning. Aberdeen Publishing bought the newsDoull was in Fort St. John Thursday. The closure impacts the weekly newspa- paper in January 2010, according to Doull. Plans were in the works to expand, per's six full-time employees, as well as about 20 others who helped with distri- with the newspaper posting job ads in December for an editor and third reporter bution, he said. to add to its news team. "We're just all kind of sad," Doull said. "I've been spending quite a bit of time Former Alaska Highway News publisher Bruce Lantz launched the Northeast here on our go-forward plan, which got News in 2004 as owner, editor and pub- shut down," Doull said. Doull said the reality of the closure hit lisher. In a phone interview from Halifax, him Wednesday when long-time resident where he now lives, Lantz said he was sad and former Peace River Regional District director Arthur Hadland walked into the but not suprised by the news. "When I started the Northeast News office to deliver a letter to the editor. Continued on Page A9 in 2004, I cobbled together the greatest

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LOCAL NEWS Tomslake and Kelly Lake Cree Nation get training grants

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The programs are now underway and are expected to wrap up at the end of this month. The funding is part of a total $10.4-million investment in 46 training programs with the Canada-B.C. job fund, the province says. "Partnerships like these help grow and strengthen our region and help people access skills training opportunities," Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier said in a statement. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

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SOUTH PEACE — The province has awarded $91,400 in grants for project-based training programs offered through the University of Northern British Columbia to Tomslake and Kelly Lake Cree Nation residents. The funding will assist students in Tomslake and Kelly Lake Cree Nation in obtaining their environmental management certificate from UNBC. The provincial government made the announcement in a news release Feb. 1.

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LOCAL NEWS NEWSPAPER CLOSURE - Continued from Page A7 "We're another voice, he's another voice … whether you agree or disagree, and suddenly that voice disappears," Doull said. "There's a role we (newspapers) play in a democratic society. Society is diminished when you don't support those voices." As for its last issue next week, Doull said the story selections have already been set. "We're going to go out doing what we normally do," he said. In his statement, Doull said he hopes the community will continue to support the remaining newspapers in Northeast B.C. “It was not an easy decision, but the communities in the Peace River Regional District and the Northern Rockies Regional District are fortunate in that they will continue to be served by the Alaska Highway News as well as by independent newspapers in Tumbler Ridge and Fort Nelson. We hope everyone will support these publications and ensure that a diversity of voices survive in the northeast," he said. “We are grateful to all of our staff for their hard work and thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Northeast News over the past decade. Whether you agreed or disagreed with us it has been a privilege and an education to produce the paper. We are all sorry that it has ended.” The Chetwynd Echo published its last edition in January, after serving the community since 1959. —with files from Mike Carter

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From Dawson Creek, BC, take 17th St (219 Rd) 4 km (2.4 miles) north, located on East side.

Open House Dates: February 18 & March 4 – 3 to 7 pm

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Home Highlights ▸ 1960 850± sq ft bungalow ▸ 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom ▸ Carpet & lino flooring ▸ 5 appliances ▸ On demand boiler

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Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– 155± ac cult, wheat in 2015, balance yardsite, 850± sq ft older bungalow w/ in floor heat on concrete footing, metal clad 40 ft x 60 ft finished workshop, metal clad 40 ft x 120 ft cold storage, natural gas, power, dugout, cistern, sewage lagoon

Broker: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd. Ellen Engelsbel: 778.331.5427

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DAWSON CREEK — Dawson Creek will review user fees and lean on neighboring communities for financial help as it figures out a plan its moneylosing airport. City council passed a motion Monday to push neighbouring Peace Region municipalities to contribute to airport operations and maintenance, as well as a motion to review airport landing, fuel and user fees as part of 2016 budget deliberations. The airport, which lost $659,000 last year amid decreased ridership and lower fuel sales, has been in council's sights as it looks to cut costs and reduce losses. That means passengers could end up paying more to fly out of Dawson Creek. The city-owned and operated airport provides a service to the entire South Peace, some councillors argued, despite the fact only Dawson Creek residents cover the bill. "I don't think it's fair to the citizens of Dawson Creek to be providing their tax money into the airport, without someone else helping us share the cost," said Coun. Mark Rogers. Council stopped short of endorsing a motion from Rogers to hold a referendum on the potential closure of the airport. "It might help make our regional partners aware that, in my opinion, the airport is not financially viable, for the citizens of Dawson Creek, for the foreseeable future," he said of the motion. However, council did pass a motion to ask the regional district, Pouce Coupe, Saddle Hills County, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge to pitch in. Coun. Charlie Parslow said there is precedent for regional funding, citing a recent trip to an airport in Northern Alberta. “What caught my attention was how all the neighbouring counties had contributed to it,” Parslow said. As well, council will review its parking fees, landing fees and space rental costs “with a view to increased cost recovery.” Some, including Coun. Cheryl Shuman, worried this could drive people away from the airport. However, she ultimately supported the review. RIDERSHIP DIPS Hawkair is the only commercial passenger line to service Dawson Creek, offering flights to and from Vancouver.

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The city of Dawson Creek's airport had a slow year last year due to the crash in oil and gas prices, after five years of consistent growth. City council is trying to reduce losses at the city-operated airport. The airline unveiled an ultra-low fare shortly after taking over operations from Central Mountain Air. Between ticket prices and free parking, Dawson Creek has one of the cheapest Vancouver flights in the region. Passenger traffic doubled after Hawkair introduced its low fare in August 2015. Despite that, overall ridership has fallen amid a downturn in oil prices. Passenger counts on scheduled airlines climbed to 19,054 in 2014, up from 18,140 the year before. That fell off in 2015, to 11,971 passengers. Overall aircraft movements, another measure, fell from 9,236 in 2014 to 8,408 last year. The North Peace Regional Airport, which is serviced by three airlines, saw its overall ridership grow last year, topping a record 257,000 passengers. Meanwhile, fuel sales, a major source of revenue, have fallen off with Hawkair opting to refuel in Vancouver. Council will make a decision on fees at a later meeting. Several councillors are looking to cut costs as the city grapples with a growing fiscal “gap” between revenues and expenditures, which have been pushed upward at a faster rate due to inflation and other pressures. Dawson Creek’s first airport was built in 1942 to service the military crews building the Alaska Highway. The runway was first paved in the 1960s, while in the mid-1990s, council bought the airport from Transport Canada. reporter@dcdn.ca

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LOCAL NEWS

Sportsman's Club elects new executive Mike Carter

STAFF WRITER | DCREPORTER@DCDN.CA

DAWSON CREEK — The Dawson Creek Sportsman's Club held its annual meeting Jan. 20 where it elected a new executive. Andy Waddell returns as president and Ruedi Bachmann was elected vice president. Candice Ford Waddell is secre-

maintenance director and Joe Simlik is archery director. The Volunteer of the Year award was awarded to Robert Porteous.

As well, Joe Delawsky and Clinton Turner were elected directors at large, while Brenda Mathias is now membership director, John Plamer

tary treasurer, Mike Aven is shotgun director, Matthew Kong is pistol director, Ria Johnson was named social media director, Carl Gitcheff is the group's political liaison, Allan Hickey is the youth director, Ryan Kloosterboer is big bore director, and Gottfried Hehemann is small bore director.

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Location Assistant operation of our grain elevator and crop input facilities. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Assisting customers with loading and unloading trucks. • Operating equipment, both computerized and manual. • Loading rail cars with grain. • Assisting with yard/site maintenance and appearance. The ideal candidate will possess the following: Comfortable lifting up to 25 pounds independently. • Physically able to work in both hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors. • Able to work in the presence of grain dust. • Comfortable speaking with the public. •

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation plan and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should apply online at www.richardson.ca/work by February 23, 2016.

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Dawson Creek 250-782-5188

Mile 2 Alaska Hwy

Dawson Creek 250-782-4449

One tonne of Pony Oats

$300.00

Dawson Creek 250-782-1442

Cash Donation

$300.00

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All-West Heritage Glass

901 100th Ave Dawson Creek 250-782-4888 10405- 8th St Dawson Creek 250-782-8666

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2-page ad spread in Pipeline News North Magazine 3 - $350 Gift Certiﬁcates (Not applicable for

ICBC insurance deductible)

$600.00

$2500.00 $1050.00

3 Sawchuck Square

Dawson Creek 250-782-7952

Go Pro Hero 4 Silver Camera

$530.00

613 Wilson Rd

Dawson Creek 250-782-8061

3 - Automotive Air Conditioning Recharge

$600.00

Aspol Ford

1125 - 102nd Ave

Dawson Creek 250-782-5804

3 - $200 Credit Notes Sales, Service or Parts

$600.00

Audio Connections

1025 - 102nd Ave

Dawson Creek 250-782-1611

Panasonic Blue Tooth Speaker

$400.00

B & T Gifts

1008 -103 Ave

Dawson Creek 250-782-9105

6- $50 Gift Certiﬁcates

$300.00

Dawson Creek 250-808-8121

Milwaukee Hammer Drill / Impact Driver Kit

$439.00

Bear Mountain Construction Ltd Belsum Auto Recyclers

101 Rolla Road

Dawson Creek 250-782-3213

196 cc Champion Portable Generator

$599.99

Belziuk & Assoc Claims Service

101 10312 12 St.

Dawson Creek 250-719-0091

Cash Donation

$300.00

Bergeron Funeral Services Bing’s Furniture & Appliances

10200-17th St Dawson Creek 250-782-2577 1000 - 102nd Ave Dawson Creek 250-782-2210

Black Gold Transport #12 Collins Rd Blush Beauty Boutique Bonnie’s Janitorial Service

10316 10 St.

10 – $100 Gift Certiﬁcates for Ladies or Child’s Horsemanship Clinic

$1000.00

Ashley: Leighton Night Stand Ashley: Martini 2-Drawer Night Stand

$1100.00

Dawson Creek 250-782-5151

3 - $100 gift cards from Dawson CO-OP

$300.00

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5- Various Gift Certiﬁcates for Salon Services

$310.00

Cash Donation

$300.00

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Dawson Creek Rotary Online Auction: March 12-20, 2016 1525 Alaska Ave Boston Pizza Dawson Creek 250-782-8585

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2 - Pizza for a year Packages Valued at $425 each 6 - $50 Gift Cards for Boston Pizza

$1150.00

Brass Scissors Hair 10217 - 10th St Designs/Merle Norman

Dawson Creek 250-782-1606

2 - Gift Baskets Merle Norman & Salon

$500.00

Browns SocialHouse 104 1100 Alaska Ave

Dawson Creek 250-782-2400

6 - $100 Gift Cards

$600.00

12109 - 8th St Dawson Creek 250-782-9155 38 Vic Turner Rd

Canadian Tire

Carol Fischer & Lorraine Cornish

Chances Gaming Centre

Dawson Creek 250-782-8853

6 - $50 Gift Cards for Safeway

$300.00

Dawson Creek 250-784-3810

2 x 2 hours backhoe work Vouchers

$600.00

11628 - 8th St

Dawson Creek 250-782-9552

3000 PSI Gas Pressure Washer

$700.00

#103, 1508-102 Ave

Dawson Creek 250-786-5440

3 - $100 Gift Cards for Various businesses

$300.00

#201, 1112-102 Ave

Dawson Creek 250-782-2100

2 - 600 Air Miles

$400.00

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2 - Gift Certiﬁcates towards equipment rental valued at $425 each

$850.00

400 Highway 2

Dawson Creek 250-782-7752

5 - $100 Gift Cards

$500.00

10205 - 13th Street

Dawson Creek 250-782-8988

Love Seat

$500.00

10105 - 12 A Street

Dawson Creek 250-784-3600

3 - $250 Community Services Gift Certiﬁcate

$500.00

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5 - Gas Engine Oil Changes Valued at $50 each 5 - Diesel Engine Oil Changes Valued at $100 each $2350.00 4 Bridgestone Blizzak Snow Tires Valued at $1600

222 1st Ave W

$1000.00

Eberlestock JP9 Widow BackPack - Camouﬂage Mustang Floatation Coat & pants (XXL) - black

$1288.00

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1629 96th Ave Dawson Creek 250-219-6561 732-115 Ave Dawson Creek 250-782-1234 Lots More items to follow in next week’s newspaper!

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FEB 20 -COUNTRY MUSIC DANCEMusic by Let “R” Rip at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek. Dance from 8:3012:30. Admission includes lunch. 19 years and over welcome. For more information phone Fred at 250-7822192 or Linda at 250843-7418

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

PC Roots Group Library Building Open: Every Saturday Sept-June 1:00-4:00pm in the small Roots Group building DC NAR Park. Open for members wanting to use the genealogy library. A member will be available by appointment to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone welcome. For appointment call: Lynn- 250-7824058 Neil- 250-7827651 Lyle- 250-7822804 www.peacecountryroots.ca

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PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Sunday/month - from Sept-June 1:30pm, small Roots building, DC NAR Park. Getting started on family tree research, need Help? Learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists. New members welcome. For more info call: Lynn- 250782-4058 Neil250-782-7651 Lyle- 250-7822804 www.peacecountryroots.ca

Thursday at 9:00 am-10221-18th St.-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Phone: Mary Kidd at 250-782-6628 for info.

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the The Demmitt Cultural Foundation Presents: Bill Bourne (FSJ’s Joseph te Bulte opening the show) Saturday February 13, 2016 @ the DEMMITT COMMUNITY CENTRE (1/2mile South of Hwy 43 on RR 132) Doors open at 7:00 pm Concert: 8:00 pm Tickets: $25 Advance and $27 at the Door. For tickets and information call: 780356-2904 or go to www.borderlineculture.com Visually Impaired Support Group meets the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church (south side of Tremblay School) 1400-113 Ave Dawson Creek. Come and enjoy a simple lunch (by donation) and a short program. For further information please phone Margaret, 250782-3221 or Pam, 250-782-5187

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LOST DOG: YOUNG SMALL FEMALE PUG WITH SHORT HAIR, SHE IS TAN/BLACK/BR OWN. Named Ophelia, missing from Pouce Coupe since Jan 27th. REWARD IS OFFERED. Please contact 250-2191826 or 250-7195120 or meg.hubley@hotmail.com

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Dawson Creek’s “Better at Home” is looking for volunteers to help shovel walks and driveways for the seniors. Volunteer your time in helping seniors throughout the winter months. To get involved you can head to “Better at Home” in the Dawson Creek CO-OP Mall or call at 250-782-2341.

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Firewood-Will Deliver to Dawson Creek and Surrounding Area. Spruce & Pine. Please Phone: 780-8648741

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HELEN INEZ GILBERTSON (NEE: DAHLEN) MARCH 1, 1924 – JANUARY 25, 2016 It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Helen Inez Gilbertson, on Monday, January 25, 2016 in the Dawson Creek Hospital after a ten-month stay, with family at her side. Helen was born in Fordville, North Dakota on March 1, 1924. She was the second youngest of ten children born to pioneers, Carl and Amelia Dahlen. She immigrated to the Peace River Country with her parents in 1928 and was raised in North Rolla on the Dahlen family homestead. Helen and her siblings attended the oneroom school. Helen completed her education, including Gr. XIII, and went on to Normal School teacher training in Victoria. She taught elementary school from 1943 to 1947 at Sunset Prairie, Peaverly and Dawson Creek. Helen married Russell Gilbertson, the love of her life, originally of Delisle, Saskatchewan in 1947. Russ owned and operated Russ’ Auto Body Shop until his retirement in 1986. They spent many enjoyable ‘Snowbird’ winters in Arizona, enjoying golf, bicycling, dancing, and warm weather with many Dawson Creek friends and Dahlen relatives. After raising four children, Helen returned to substitute teaching at Central School. An avid reader and life-long learner, substituting for the school librarian was a perfect fit for Helen, surrounded by books. She later worked at the Dawson Creek Public Library until her retirement, a job she truly loved. Helen developed an interest in genealogy and spent many years prior to the invention of the Internet, writing letters to obtain census records and historical family information. She laboriously completed family tree records for both the Dahlen/Hamre and Gilbertson families, tracing their bloodlines to the Haddeland and Valdres valleys in Norway. Helen and Russ, both the second youngest of ten, and of Norwegian descent, enjoyed a wonderful trip to Norway in 1992, meeting relatives in Trondheim and Oslo. Helen and Russ also revisited Amsterdam and sites in Holland where Russ was part of the European Liberation at the end of World War II. They also enjoyed trips to The Maritimes, the New England States and Hawaii; as well as countless trips to visit children and grandchildren. Helen and her sisters, growing up during the Great Depression, learned sewing and frugality from Mother, Amelia. Helen sewed countless quilts for family, as well as quilts for married grandchildren, completing three in the past four years. Her goal as Grandma was to ensure all eleven grandchildren learned to make Norwegian lefse. This goal was attained. Helen and her family were founding members, and Helen was the oldest member of Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson Creek. Last year she hemmed eighty baby diapers to include in the baby bundles sent to refugee camps through Lutheran World Relief. Helen was responsible for this project for many years. In recent years, Helen enjoyed her new home, moving to Chapel Hills in 2011. Helen was predeceased by her first born son, baby Karyl Gilbertson in 1948, age four months; and husband, Russell, in 2006. Lovingly remembered by her four children: Julie (Alan), Dale (Carey), Gary, Kevin (Cathy); eleven grandchildren (David (Jenn), Eric (Marisa), Neal (Emilie), Allison (Mike), Jenn, Kristen (Philip), Karyl (Jenna), Carlie (Brian), Jaclyn and Timothy; great-grandchildren Owen, Rebecca, Madelyn, Adrien, Charlotte, Alice, Graham and Andrew; one sister Carolyn Torgrimson, Dawson Creek; one brother-in-law Henry Gilbertson, and one sister-in-law Dorothy Gilbertson of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff of the Dawson Creek Hospital and Dr. Broussow for their kindness and care, and acknowledge the many friends and family that visited and brightened her days. Helen will be remembered for her optimistic spirit and wry sense of humour, her curiosity for life, her insight into the human condition and her unconditional love and pride of family. She will not be forgotten. A Memorial Service is planned for 2:00pm Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, Pastor Marlys Moen officiating. Donations in Helen’s memory are gratefully accepted to Grace Lutheran Church, Lutheran World Relief, The Salvation Army, The Nawican Friendship Center, or a charity of your choice. For additional information, please visit www.bergeronfunerals.com Arrangements were entrusted to Bergeron Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd.

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ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA GMC DEALERS. GMC.GM.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase, lease or finance of a 2016 Terrain (3SA), 2016 Acadia (3SA), 2015 Sierra 1500 Double Cab and 2015 Sierra 2500HD. 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 GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between February 2 and February 29, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year GMC model excluding GMC Canyon 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, 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, licence, 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 available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between February 2 and February 29, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA / Crew Cab 2WD 1SA and Sierra HD’s 1SA 2WD with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †† Lease based on a purchase price of $31,385/$40,623, including $713/$713 Loyalty Cash (tax exclusive) and $500/$1,000 lease cash for a new eligible 2016 Terrain SLE-1 AWD (3SA)/ 2016 Acadia SLE-1 AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $184/$209 for 48/48 months at 0.9%/0.49% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $19,104/$21,696, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,076/$19,513. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and 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 Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. † $12,000 is a combined total credit consisting of $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive) and a $11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Sierra HD gas models (excluding 1SA 4x2), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $11,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡ $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) $5,195 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 1SA 4WD models, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Elevation Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra 1SA Elevation Edition with 5.3L Engine and a $435 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on any 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation Double Cab AWD with a 5.3L engine, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,630 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ¥ 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. 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