Vol. 38
Edition 5
January 29, 2016
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Firefighters control a fire at a house north of Dawson Creek. No one was injured in the fire, but Fire Chief Gordon Smith says the home was gutted.
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Local News Peace valley family takes home top prize
Meek family wins on lands that will be lost to Site C Mike Carter
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PEACE RIVER VALLEY — A canola farming family in the Peace River valley won top prize in a yield contest with last year's harvest—on land rented from BC Hydro that will be lost to the Site C dam reservoir. Colin Meek and his parents, Blane and Maryann, farm land off of Highway 29 in the valley. The Meek's winning yield was
from canola fields that brought in 57.3 bushels per acre, which Colin described as "not bad for a drought year." A bushel weighs in at about 50 pounds. The contest was put on by DEKALB seed manufacturers, a division of Monsanto Canada. The Meeks won for the AlbertaB.C. Peace Region zone. In order to claim the honour, farmers must produce the highest yielding crop in their crop cat-
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egory in their respective contest zone. Representatives from the company came to the Meek family farm during harvest to help weigh the canola, accounting for its moisture content. Colin told the Alaska Highway News that the company's representatives hadn't even weighed the whole field before they knew the Meeks were going to win. "There was a lot of other places that were higher (yield) but we were already in the lead. (Dekalb) said 'Well, you are already winning it,'" he said. "Where they took their measurements, where we won, that will all be underwater. The rest of the field is within the impact zone. I would imagine what is not underwater would eventually slough in." The top prize was an all inclusive trip to Florida, which they gave as a bonus to an employee. But the Meek family is holding this large harvest up as an example of the land that will be lost to the dam. "The field that we grew it on was one we call 'the Hydroland,' as it is already owned by BC Hydro," Colin wrote in
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The Meek family farm, located off Highway 29 in the Peace River valley, won top prize in a yield contest with last year's harvest on land rented from BC Hydro that will be lost to the Site C dam reservoir.
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a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers about his win. "Not all of that field will be flooded, but, of course, the parts that will be are the highest yielders. "I came back to work on the family farm from the oilpatch because I realized that I'll never be able to eat oil, drink liquefied natural gas or breath electricity, but... I can help feed the world and clean the air with the food I grow," he continued. Although producing almost all the canola in the province, the latest statistics from the Canadian Grain Commission show that the B.C. Peace is relatively small player on the national stage. For the week of January 4 to 10, B.C.-owned producers delivered about 4,000 tones of canola, compared to 118,000 in Saskatchewan. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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RCMP are saying it’s too early to determine whether a hunting-related death in Saddle Hills County last week was an accident. Four people were hunting near Bonanza on Monday, Jan. 18, when one of the group’s members, a 26-year-old man, died from a single gunshot wound, Alberta RCMP said in a media release Saturday. The man died at the scene and has since been transported to the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s office. His identity is not being released. Spirit River RCMP continue to investigate along with the RCMP’s Major Crime Unit and the Forensic Identification Section. Cpl. Rick Lemay of the Spirit River detachment declined to comment on the death when reached Thursday afternoon, noting that the investigation is ongoing. “It is a sensitive matter,” Cpl. Laurel Scott of the province’s RCMP strategic communications department said on Friday. Alberta’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and Emergency officials with the Saddle Hills County also declined comment. Bonanza is a half-hour drive east of Dawson Creek.
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Local News
Year-end stats shed light on Dawson crime increase Jonny Wakefield
ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS
DAWSON CREEK — A battle for the local drug trade, a rash of break-and-enters and a general rise in mischief made 2015 a busy year for RCMP in Dawson Creek. Mounties responded to an average 809 calls per month last year, compared to just 675 a month in 2013. The detachment handled a total of 8,109 calls that year, while in 2015, Dawson Creek RCMP fielded 9,708 calls. The peak came in May, when local members dealt with 957 files. Not only were there more calls overall, "but the severity of some files has also increased as well," Staff Sgt. Marcel Guilbault wrote in a report to city council. Weapons thefts, break-and-enters and drug-related violence contributed to some of that. Guilbault said investigators are working to recover more than a dozen firearms stolen from homes in Dawson Creek last year. At the same time, the detachment is working to fill gaps left by internal promotions and the impending departures of senior members. They expect to lose another two investigators April 1, and are
trying to fill the roles with experienced members from other detachments. The detachment is seeking to hire additional members to add to its full complement of 25, but has yet to win approval from senior governments. The Peace Region has seen an uptick in crime, which some attribute with the downturn in the oilpatch. Grande Prairie has emerged as Canada's violent crime capital. That city is seeking to expand its police force, adding eight officers a year for seven years. Grande Prairie added 13,000 residents between 2011 and 2015, while Dawson Creek's population has stayed largely flat. There was a silver lining in Dawson Creek: calls for service dropped significantly in December, to 621. Mayor Dale Bumstead said he hoped the trend persists, saying he believed the economic slump was actually contributing to a decrease in crime in the city. "Probably we're seeing the reduction in crime as a correlation to the reduction in economic activity," Bumstead said Monday. The influx of pipeline workers and new worker camps could tip that balance, he added. reporter@dcdn.ca
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POUCE COUPE — Nine staff at the Village of Pouce Coupe are now members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) after a unionization vote Friday. Municipal, public works and parks staff joined CUPE Local 2403, which also represents city of Dawson Creek and Peace River Regional District staff. An application to unionize was filed with the Labour Relations Board (LRB) on Jan. 15, according to a notice provided to the village council. A hearing on the application was held in Vancouver Jan. 22. "I'm pleased to welcome these workers to Local 2403," acting local president Melina Sweezey said in a statement. The local represents 150 workers in the South Peace area. CUPE National's Aaron Young said the workers were seeking to maintain their current wages and benefits.
"I don't think there were necessarily any issues, just some concerns from the employees that they wanted to maintain the rates and benefits that they had currently," he said. "They wanted to shore that up, get that in a collective agreement. They're not really seeking anything in addition to what they have right now." He said the vote needed a simple majority to be successful. Acting mayor Andre Lavoie did not respond to a request for comment. The village has been without a mayor since William Plowright stepped down earlier this month. "They're trying to maintain what they do have and make sure if the new... mayor does come into town, they don't lose what they currently do have," Young said. A byelection to select a new mayor will be held April 9, 2016. reporter@dcdn.ca
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Local News Jr. Canucks fall to 0-6 in 2016 Byron Hackett
ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS
DAWSON CREEK- The Dawson Creek Junior Canucks (4-22-2) continue to sputter their way into 2016, with two more losses on the weekend bringing the losing streak to six games in the new year. They’ve also lost their last 12 games dating back to Dec. 2 when they beat the Fort St. John Huskies 5-4. On Friday night the Jr. C’s were blanked 11-0 by the North Peace Navigators and followed that up with a 5-3 loss to the Sexsmith Vipers on Saturday. In Friday nights’ loss, the Canucks went 0 for 4 on the power play and allowed four man advantage markers by the Navigators. Nathan Anderson was hung out to dry for the Junior Canucks making 36 saves in the loss. Dustin Long had a five-point night for the Navs to take over the lead in the North West Junior Hockey League scoring race. Dyson Loewen needed to make just 18 saves for North Peace in the win. Collin Mathieson was the lone bright spot for the C’s on Saturday, scoring
twice and adding an assist in the 5-3 loss. Mathieson’s second goal of the night came on the power play late in the second period to tie the game at two heading into the third. The defenseman now has three power play goals in his last three games. Call up Kaine Comin scored his first goal as a Junior Canuck to give the visitors a 3-2 lead midway through the third period. Sexsmith scored three straight times after the Comin goal in the third including an empty net goal to sink Dawson Creek. Comin, Mathieson and Jordan Rea all had three point nights. Anderson was solid between the pipes again for the Junior Canucks, making 41 saves in the loss. The Jr. C’s power play also found some life, going 2 for 5 on the man advantage. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for Dawson Creek as they turn around quickly to face the surging Fort St. John Huskies Tuesday, before returning home for their next four games.
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Fire destroys home, cat feared dead Jonny Wakefield
ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS
DAWSON CREEK — Flames engulfed a home just outside of Dawson Creek Wednesday morning as the family who lived there rushed back from Edmonton. No one was injured in the fire at a single-storey home on a quarter section north of town, though the family cat was reported missing and feared dead. The fire broke out before noon Wednesday, with a large plume of smoke visible from the Alaska Highway. The Dawson Creek fire department responded with its full complement of firefighters, along with the regional fire department. The home belongs to Shane Patterson, according to a witness who lives on the quarter
section. The family had been vacationing in Mexico and was rushing back from Edmonton at the time of the fire, the witness said. A man who had been watching the home was on scene and retrieved a box of personal items from the first group of firefighters to enter the home. Fire Chief Gordon "Shorty" Smith did not know what started the blaze, but said the house was gutted. "We summoned every available firefighter to help on this one... we'll be here a good portion of the day," he said. The home shares a property with another small home and a truck shop. reporter@dcdn.ca Firefighters control a fire at a house north of Dawson Creek Wednesday.
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Local News
Sr. Canucks finish third in west Byron Hackett
Alaska Highway News
DAWSON CREEK- The bottom of the North Peace Hockey League west division is not a welcome place to be, but an interesting one for the Dawson Creek Senior Canucks. Even with a win in their final game Saturday against the Spirit River Rangers, the Canucks would only finish with 25 points, at least three behind the Rangers for second in the west. Almost all that’s left now is the determination of their first round opponent. The C’s fate was all but sealed in a crucial two-game stretch this week, a barn- burner of a 7-6 loss to the division leading Fort St. John Flyers Thursday, followed by a crushing 8-3 defeat at the hands of Spirit River on the road Saturday. In Thursday’s game the Flyers jumped out to a 5-1 lead, before the Canucks stormed back with three straight goals to end the second period. After the Flyers took a 6-4 lead, the Canucks tied the game at six on the power play with just under eight
minutes to play. Adam Horst scored for the Flyers on a partial breakaway late in the game to hand the loss to Dawson Creek. With a short-handed squad Saturday, the Canucks fell behind 3-1 in the first. Chris Stevens cut the lead to one early in the second, before two straight Ranger goals. Colter Maclean added one late in the second for the C’s. Tired legs caught up to the Canucks in the third as they only managed four shots on goal and let in three goals on 15 shots. The Canucks are now winless since Jan. 9. However next Saturday marks an intriguing possibility for Dawson Creek, if the Rangers beat Fort St. John Thursday, those teams will be tied with 30 points atop the division. In that scenario if Dawson Creek wins their final game against the Rangers, that will be their first round opponent, a team they haven’t had very much success this year, boasting a 1-3 record with their only win coming in overtime on Nov. 17. If the Canucks lose, and the Rangers end up winning the division and wrap up a first round bye, Dawson Creek will
play the Flyers, a team they have beat three times this season. Of course, if the Flyers win Thursday, they will wrap up the NPHL overall and west division titles. If the Canucks hope to fair better in the final game of the year and into the playoffs, defense must be a priority. Although it’s been a constant commitment this season and at times looked rectified, they have allowed 20 goals in their last three games and 90 through 19 games this year, one of the worst goals against per game in the NPHL. They do, however, have the most goals in the league with 103 in 19, an average of 5.42 goals a game. The Canucks will finish the regular season Saturday against the Rangers in Spirit River. sports@ahnfsj.ca
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Dawson Creek Senior Canucks forward Jason Higson fights for a faceoff against Fort St. John Flyers Brennen Giroux on Thursday when the two teams squared off for the final time this NPHL season.
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Dawson Creek & District DC Ministerial Association
Contact: David Roch (250) 782-1947 E-mail: droch@pris.ca 11501 17th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4P2
Alliance Church
Contact: Micheal Benty (250) 782-3837 Web: http://www. dawsoncreekalliance.ca/ 9009 10 Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4T1
Bethel Pentecostal Church
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MEDAL PRESENCE: Olympic gold medalist Jon Montgomery presented to about 200 people at Joel, 9, and Stephanie, 11, in Dawson Creek on Thursday. The host of Amazing Race Canada also took some time to show off his auctioneering skills to help raise money for the DCSS athletic program.
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Dawson Creek Community Church
Contact : David Roch (250) 782-4745 Email : droch@pris.ca 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2G9
First Baptist Church
We are a Christian Church that serves our communities through providing opportunities to worship & pastoral care through representing the faith of Christ Jesus. Mens, womens, and childrens/youths programs are available. Call the number below for more info and for service times.
Contact: Terry Coe (250) 782-4792 Web: http://dcfirstbaptist.ca/ Email: firstbaptist@shawbiz.ca 1400 113 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2Z2 Sundays 10:30am for the Winter
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Grace Lutheran Church Grace is a caring church community. We welcome all to worship and share our life in Christ’s love.
(250) 782-3624 Email : grace@pris.ca 11101 17th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4Z3 Sunday Worship 11:00 am
Grandview Chapel
Is a friendly church nestled on the hill in Dawson Creek, BC Web: www.grandviewchapel.ca
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Pouce Coupe Community Church
Contact: Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160 Sunday Meetings 10:00 am
Salvation Army Church 250-782-4812 1436 104th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC Church Service: Sundays 11:00 am
South Peace United Church
Contact: Maryilyn Carroll (250) 782-2636 Web: www.neonet.bc.ca/ unitedchurchdawsoncreek/ Spuc_Home.html Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca 1300 104 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2J6 Sunday Meetings 11:00 am
St James Presbyterian Church
(250) 782-4616 Email: stjtreas@pris.ca 1501-108 Ave., Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.
St Marks Anglican Church Contact: Paster Tim Johnson (250) 782-1015 Web: http://stmarksanglican. blogspot.ca/ Email: stmarks@pris.ca 1029 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2G6 250-782-2939 Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Apostolic Lighthouse
Contact: Pastor James Bridges (250) 782-5489 Email: anna@peacecountry.com 709-96A Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1M6 Meeting Time: Wednesday - 7 p.m. Sunday - 2 p.m.
Baha’i Faith
Baha u allah – founder of the Baha’i faith, meaning glory of God New Independent religious belief based on progressive revelations. The belief that God sent messengers throughout various times and places, sending messages of his teachings, to different people in different times explaining the various religions around the world. Feast every 19 days open to others.
Contact : Dale Campbell 250-782-9336 Tuesday Evenings 7:30 pm Location varies.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
250-782-4921 Web: http://www.mormon.org/ 10901 13th Street, Dawson Creek, BC
Church of the Nazarene
Contact : Ruth Czerniak (250) 782-8227 or 250-782-0484 433 95th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1H4 Meeting Dates: Sun/ Tues/ Wed/ Fri Meeting Time : 6:30PM
Church of the New Jerusalem
A distinctive Christian church dedicated to learning, living and sharing the spiritual understanding of the Bible as revealed in books written by Emanuel Swedenborg. We worship the Lord, Jesus Christ as God Himself in Human form. We believe his whole word is a divine allegory with a spiritual sense. We also have a unique and extensive set of teachings about the life after death. Our motto “ All religion is of life, and the life of religion is to do what is good.” All are welcome to our services and other events. Please go to www.dawsoncreeknewchurch. ca for more info and the church newsletter.
(250) 782-8035 9013 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3N3 Sunday Worship 11:00 am
250-782-3085 901 Cornwall Crescent, Dawson Creek, BC
New Beginnings Baptist Church
10221-18th St Dawson Creek, BC Pastor: Dr. Michael Stark www.newbeginningsbaptist.ca
Gideons International Canada
Dawson Creek Camp Local is part of the National Organization. Our mission statement is to win others to Jesus Christ through personal evangelism, scripture placement and distribution, and associating together.
Contact: Mr Lee Bowd (250) 782-6655 Web: http://www.gideons.ca Email: leecarol@pris.bc.ca 1517 - 107th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2R9 Saturdays 7:00 pm Location varies.
Jehovah’s Witnesses
250-782-7487 644 105A Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
Northgate Mennonite Brethren Church
We meet to worship God, study the Bible, encourage and support each other, and work together to further God’s purposes in the world.
Contact: Delores Plenert (250) 782-3262 Email: ngmb@pris.bc.ca 1800 109 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2V5 Sunday Meetings 10:00 am
Peace Mission Chapel
Contact: Pastor Lee Stevenson 250-843-7506 Sunday Meetings 11:00 am
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Bible Study: 10:00 am Church Services: 11:00 am
Contact: Clerk Eva Scobie 250-782-3616 9201-14th Street, Dawson Creek, BC Pastor: Cavin Chwyl
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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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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application # Encana-BCBU-2016
Applicant: Encana Corporation 37 Vic Turner Airport Road Dawson Creek, BC V1G 0G1 Attention: Jennifer Critcher jennifer.critcher@encana.com 250-719-6829 ext: 1120 The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants on all land owned, leased, and/or controlled by Encana for oil and gas production, transmission, distribution and storage within the plan area, including oil and gas wells and associated production facilities (and their access roads), several pipelines and gas processing plants. These sites are located in proximity to the communities of Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Hudson’s Hope, Pouce Coupe and Chetwynd. All sites are within the geographic boundaries of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and the Peace River Regional District. Using the principles of integrated vegetation management (IPM), the pest management methods proposed include seeding, hand-pulling, mowing, whipping, deep ripping, caping, brushing (selective slashing), biological control agents, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and some example(s) of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius, Truvist), aminopyralid (Milestone, Restore, Sightline, ClearView), amitrole (Amitrole T), bromacil (Krovar, Hyvar, Calmix Pellets), chlorsulfuron (Telar, Truvist), clopyralid (Transline, Lontrel 360), dicamba (Dyvel, Killex, Banvel, Vanquish, Oracle), diuron (Karmex), flumioxazin (Payload, Torpedo), glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Glyphos, Vantage XRT, Credit, Touchdown), hexazinone (Velpar), imazapyr (Esplanade, Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), metsulfuron-methyl (Escort, Ally, Sightline, ClearView), MCPA (MCPA Esther and Amine), picloram (Aspect, Tordon 101, Tordon 22k), propyzamide (Kerb SC), quizalofop (Assure II, Yuma), sodium diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), simazine (Precep Nine T, Simazine), triclopyr (Garlon RTU, Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 500, 2,4-D Amine 600). Application methods includes: cut surface, basal bark, injection and foliar. The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 2016 to March 2021. A copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the treatment areas may be examined at the above address. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice. r0021184353
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1100 In Memoriam Stuart James Berg 1928 - 2016
Stu was born on January 11, 1928 in Sexsmith, Alberta to Olaf and Mary Berg. He was the seventh child of a family of nine and was the sixth son. When he was four years old, the family moved from Sexsmith to Groundbirch where his parents homesteaded. Stu attended the Groundbirch school until he finished grade eight. Times were hard in those days but with a big garden, berry picking and lots of hard work everyone managed to get by. Stu remembered the good times too in his younger days, riding horses, playing ball, skating, swimming, and tobogganing. When he was fourteen years old, Stu worked for two weeks driving a team of four horses road building, which is now the Hart Highway. He went from there to work for the local sawmill. Later he would go to work for various mills around the area. He was also a truck driver, and a machine operator and for a time, he worked for Mannic Construction in the Yukon and Vanderhoof, B.C. Eventually, Stu went to work at the Department of Highways until his retirement. Stu farmed his own land and raised cattle in Groundbirch. He was always a hard worker and there wasn’t much that he couldn’t repair if needed. Stu married the love of his life Blondie Madden on February 4, 1956 they raised four children; Debbie, Diane, Kevin and Bev. These were happy years and many happy memories were made. All through the years Stu has been involved with community organizations, beginning with the building of the Groundbirch Hall. Stu enjoyed life and was always up for a good discussion on world affairs, politics or life in general, or just visiting over coffee with friends. His family was first and foremost to him and was always there to love and support them. He taught them the importance of honesty and hard work and “don’t count on the lottery”. Stu enjoyed music, dancing, playing cards, horseshoes, camping and traveling with friends and family. His most special times were spent when all the family would be home for a gettogether. We will miss him so much, always. Stu is survived by his best friend, partner and wife of 60 years, Blondie, children; Debbie (Doug), Diane (Richard), Kevin (Emily) and Bev (Rob), eight grandchildren; Jessica (Chance), Courtney (Jesse), Brandon, Amy (Mike), Boe (Anika), Megan (Stephen), Stephanie (Aaron) and Heidi (Vince), ten great-grandchildren, sister; Joyce Young and many nieces and nephews. Stu was predeceased by his parents; Olaf and Mary, brothers; Stan, Jesse, Ollie, Doug and Rob, and sisters; Florence and Inis. A Celebration of Stu’s life was held on January 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Groundbirch Community Hall. Special memories of Stu was presented by Carl Crantz. Interment will be held at a later date. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Stu to the Groundbirch Historical Society, Box 193, Groundbirch, B.C. V0C 1T0. R0011186322
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Local News New transmission line 'chasing customers for Site C,' Jonny Wakefield
ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS
PEACE REGION — Former opposition leader Adrian Dix says a trio of power lines, including a recently-completed project near Dawson Creek, are examples of BC
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Hydro "chasing customers" for the Site C dam. Premier Christy Clark, BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald and Energy Minister Bill Bennett hailed the completion of the Dawson Creek and Chetwynd Area Transmission line (DCAT) at a forum on natural resources in Prince George Wednesday. But D i x — the
premier-apparent before the BC NDP's disastrous 2013 election finish who now serves as the party's energy critic — says the project and others like it are "effectively subsidies" for industry. "Obviously, it's BC Hydro spending more money to create a market for Site C power, which doesn't otherwise exist," Dix argued in an interview with the Alaska Highway News. The $296-million DCAT line, initially budgeted at
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Hydro critic charges dollar liquefied natural gas facility in Prince Rupert. Energy Minister Bill Bennett suggested the two projects might be exempted from review by the utilities commission. The commission was not asked to review Site C, a move opponents of the project have criticized. However, the BCUC did approve DCAT. "If it is determined there are enough customers, and these gas companies will actually electrify their operations...that is a pretty significant benefit to British Columbians," Bennett said. "If from that we feel that the only way to get the lines built on time for those customers is to direct that the lines be built, that's what we'll do. But we're in process—we're not sure what we're going to do on that yet." Dix was critical of that approach saying "by building more transmission, also at significant public cost... BC Hydro is effectively chasing customers for Site C." "This year, domestic demand, contrary to BC Hydro's growth estimates, went down, actually went down, by a fairly significant margin." As for the potential sidelining of the BCUC, Dix said it went against previous government statements on the commission's role. "BC Hydro may say it's legitimate for us, for all kinds of reasons, to provide such a subsidy (for industry). But what isn't legitimate is telling people you're going to have an opportunity to ask these questions before the BCUC and then breaking your word." reporter@dcdn.ca
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Nutritional approach Acute, intense joint pain, often occurring in the great toe or a finger, may be the first manifestation of a gout attack. The pain is usually associated with redness, local swelling and warmth ... Gout is an inflammatory reaction caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in a joint. These crystals appear because of overproduction or underelimination of uric acid. Food may play a role in gout attacks. People with gout should follow these measures: Avoid some foods Some foods contain purines. which the body transforms into uric acid. Thus purine-rich foods should be avoided: • anchovies; • mackerel; • beef bouillon substitutes (Oxo™), Bovril™). etc.); • sardines; • brain; • scallops; • gravies; • shrimps; • heart, liver. kidneys; • venison; • herring; • veal sweetbreads. Limit your intake of certain foods Other purine-rich foods should also be eaten in moderation. These foods should NOT be eliminated from your diet, but you should eat them in moderate amounts • Seafood: crab, lobster and oysters; • Legumes: beans and lentils; • Soups made of meat stock; • Meat and poultry; • Vegetables: asparagus, mushrooms, cauliflower, spinach and peas; • Freshwater and saltwater fish; • Cereals: whole-grains, oat flour, wheat germ, bran germ. Drink liberally Accumulation of uric acid in the kidneys can cause “kidney stones”. If you drink liberally, uric acid will
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$257-million, was energized in November. It was built to service what Hydro calls some of the "most dramatic" single industry regional load growth seen in the past 50 years, mostly from upstream natural gas production. DCAT and two other projects aim to connect producers to the BC Hydro grid, which is powered primarily by hydroelectric energy. Most producers now use natural gas to power compressors, fracking operations and other equipment, meaning the transmission projects would prevent the burning of millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases. Despite a downturn in drilling in the area with the fall of natural gas prices, McDonald said the project is still "desperately needed" and has 11,000 residential, domestic and industrial customers. Over the next decade, Hydro expects the South Peace will see energy demand grow at a rate "10 times the rest of the province," driven mostly by industry. "We have very strong indications from oil and gas companies, that actually make the financial commitments, (on) connecting into the line in the future." According to a 2012 filing with the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC), the independent BC Hydro watchdog, the utility collected financial securities from industrial customers to cover roughly 60 per cent of the cost of the DCAT. Encana Corp., which is taking around half the share of industrial power from the line, says electrification will cut an annual 860,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases that would otherwise be produced. Plugging into DCAT is also a more reliable source of electricity, according to Encana vice president Richard Dunn, one that produces less noise than gas generators. DCAT is closely associated with two other proposed transmission lines. One BC Hydro project, the Peace Region Electricity Supply, would increase the flow of power to DCAT. While the exact route of the line has not been determined, it could connect to Site C, rather than the W.A.C. Bennett dam. The line is still in the planning stages and has not been approved. Another, proposed by ATCO Power, would plug Progress Energy drillers in the North Peace into the Bennett dam. Progress Energy is a subsidiary of Petronas, which is seeking to build a multi-billion
Project 'desperately needed' for more than 11,000 customers, Hydro president says
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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 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA/KPK), purchase or lease of a 2016 Equinox LS FWD (1SA/K05) and purchase or finance of a 2015 Silverado 2500HD/3500HD WT 2WD with gas engine. 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 entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between January 5 and February 1, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year Chevrolet model excluding Chevrolet Colorado 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay 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. ¥ Purchase price includes $714 Owner Cash (tax exclusive) and a cash credit of $3,000 and applies to new 2016 Equinox LS FWD (1SA/K05) models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,795 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. *** Lease based on a purchase price of $13,620, including $476 Owner Cash (tax exclusive) and $3,500 lease cash for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA/KPK). Bi-weekly payment is $66 for 24 months at 0% 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 $3,432, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,189. 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. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between January 5 and February 1, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 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: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. 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. † $12,000 is a combined credit consisting of $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and an $11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Silverado HD Double Cab with gas engine (except WT 2WD), 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. †† 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 or 2016 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 5 and February 1, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on 2015 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax or 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze LTD, Malibu LTD, All-New Malibu (except L), All-New Volt, Camaro; $750 credit available on other 2016 Chevrolets (except Corvette, Colorado 2SA, Silverado 1500 and HD); $1,000 credit available on all 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado’s. 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 Company 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 GM Canada dealer for details. μ The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~ 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 select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. 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. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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