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Lead testing a precautionary measure generally from plumbing materials that contain lead or brass,” she said. These could include lead pipes or connections, including the service connection to the building from the outside, as well as lead used to connect pipes or brass materials such as valves, fittings and fixtures. The amount of lead that might dissolve into the water of a school’s plumbing system depends on several factors, Allison says, like the acidity and softness of water sources. She said schools in coastal areas tend to see higher levels of lead in water due to environmental factors, including the wetter climate.
“Generally, it is the soft, slightly acidic water and low alkalinity often found in coastal areas that is more likely to contribute to the leaching of lead into drinking water from lead pipes (or) connections,” Allison wrote. If elevated lead levels are discovered in South Peace schools, short-term solutions might include providing bottled water or installing filtration systems at water fountains and sources in schools. Daily water line flushing may also be required, which would mean running all drinking water taps in the morning before school opens for the day. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
A welcome from the Mirror’s new managing editor CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT: LOOK IN YOUR MIRROR The coffee is on, so stop by the office for a cuppa. “The News is the voice of the people of the Peace River” is a mantra that dates back to the first issue of the Peace River Block News in May 1930. It’s a line we take seriously here at the Mirror today, reflected daily online and in our print editions each week. Whether it was the noting of a visit to the area by then-Vancouver newspaperman George M. Murray in the second issue of the Block News, or a story about a mayoral candidate with a perhaps macabre election vehicle, the news is the lifeblood of our communities. We’ll let you know what’s coming up event-wise – but also what is happening at those many public institutions that need an outside watchdog. We’re online every day and we’ll load the community news cannon full of shot each week for readers and advertisers alike. Get on board. Why? Everyone’s going to be on board this train. For myself, 2016 marks a 15year professional anniversary in the industry, a 20-year relationship with weekly reporting, and a 25-year relationship with the written word. I’ve worked as a reporter and photographer at newspapers in Manitoba and every province west, and look forward to joining this team and making the Dawson Creek community my home. All of us here under both the flat and rounded quonset roof at the
Mirror look forward to bringing a new and fresh flavor to your news reading. We’re online every day and in print each week, becoming a part of this community as we
chronicle its stories. Rob Brown is managing editor of the Dawson Creek Mirror. Email him at editor@dcdn.ca.
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Officials with the school district could not be reached before deadline because of the March Break. “You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in water,” Dr. Sandra Allison, chief medical health officer with Northern Health, wrote in a February 26 letter to SD 59 Superintendent Leslie Lambie. “It is important to note that while we have no evidence of children being adversely affected in B.C., it is nonetheless important to reduce population lead exposure,” she said. If lead is found in drinking water systems, the concentrations are typically extremely low, Allison wrote. “If elevated levels of lead are found in tap water, the source is
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LOCAL NEWS
Dawson Creek singer makes Billboard chart Jonny Wakefield
STAFF WRITER | REPORTER@DCDN.CA
Cindy Lou Potter was living in a construction camp north of Fort St. John when she got a call from her radio promoter: she’d made Billboard. Last month, Potter’s single “Tragic” debuted on Billboard’s Mainstream Indicator Chart—one step before the Top 40. It was a surreal moment for the Dawson Creek native—who performs as Lou Potter—who now sees her name next to Taylor Swift and Jason Derulo. “Most of my co-workers were like ‘you’re mopping floors and running heavy equipment and you just made the Top 40,’” she told the Mirror. “I was super stoked. I’ve been doing this for a few years, and it’s a really hard industry to break into.” As of April 2, the single had been played 495 times on mainstream Top 40 radio in the U.S., reaching 431,000 listeners. The song climbed two spots in two weeks, with Potter currently sitting one spot behind a new single from rapper Nelly. Potter grew up on a farm on the Braden Road, where her family raised cattle, sheep, horses, cats, dogs, pigs and chickens. Her earliest musical experience came with the Kiwanis Kid’s Choir, which she sang with until graduating. In high school, she was part of an all-girl metal band known as Salient. After high school, Potter went to college on a hockey scholarship, studying trades. In 2007, she moved to Vancouver to pursue music full time. “It’s comparable to L.A.—people PHOTO SUBMITTED sometimes bounce back and fourth. I Dawson Creek native Lou Potter is turning heads after landing on the Billboard indica- kind of just wanted to see where music would take me—start with a band, start tor charts two weeks ago.
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booking gigs, and then writing music and getting in the studio.” She would go on to put together five bands in Vancouver. She was eventually offered the lead singer gig for the band at the Roxy Cabaret, which she turned down to work on her own music. While she’s had some minor breakthroughs in Canada—including a nomination as Bell Media Artist of the Month— “Tragic” has found more traction in U.S. markets. “It’s not my own story,” she said of the song, which she co-wrote with her producer. “I was in a really good relationship. It’s
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LOCAL NEWS Pool, school and former library up for demolition Jonny Wakefield
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Two Dawson Creek landmarks have a date with the bulldozer. The city plans to spend $1.47 million this year demolishing the Grandview School and the Centennial Pool, as well as a former regional library building. Around $900,000 has been set aside to knock down the former school building, while another $525,000 will go to remove the pool. The city also expects to tear down the annex building that once housed the regional library—currently home of the Youth Care Centre and the Royal Canadian Legion. Recent plans to renovate or otherwise save the buildings failed to get off the ground. The Grandview School has sat empty since 2014, and is no longer habitable after the city decommissioned it that year. It last housed the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre, which moved to the Calvin Kruk Building downtown in 2014. The building suffered “extensive” damage when a group of teenagers broke in last spring, according to RCMP. Last spring, the city requested proposals for the property from developers, with an
eye to redeveloping it as affordable housing. The request turned up no responses, partly because developers would have had to pay the costs of demolition. The city will likely sell the property after the building is destroyed. The pool was slated for demolition in 2015, but the project was put off to pay for repairs at city arenas. The facility was built to commemorate Canada’s 100th birthday in 1967, and while some had suggested refurbishing it—including as an indoor garden and skate park—none of the ideas proved practical. The city plans to relocate the Legion and the Monkey See Monkey Do preschool, both of which have space in the former library building. The Legion was granted the space for one dollar a year in 2014 after it spent several months without a home. The demolition plan still needs council’s approval. A final vote on the spending plan is expected in May. reporter@dcdn.ca
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Managing your real estate expectations
Real Estate Ramblings KEVIN KURJATA
The Dawson Creek real estate market is in flux. This is a fact. It is not business as usual. What is interesting to me is the gap between how much fluctuation buyers are expecting versus what sellers believe. The gap between what a buyer wants to pay and what a seller wants to receive is larger than I’ve ever seen it. Here are the facts since Jan. 1. We currently have 224 properties on the market. That is up 17 per cent since the beginning of March. This is not unusual for this time of year. Spring is upon us. We have had 37 sales with a median sale price of $275,000. This is going to be our slowest first quarter since the fall out from the financial crisis in 2009. While this is the case, it is worth noting that there is, in fact, homes being bought and sold. They are being sold across price ranges. Pointing to that fact is that the median sale price is the highest it’s been since last year in the first quarter. Here’s what needs to happen for the transaction level to increase: Buyers need to realize that the sky has not fallen and sellers need to realize that the market is extremely competitive. Let’s talk about buyers first. Hey, you home buyers out there; there are deals to be had in Dawson Creek right now, they’re just not as good a deal as you expect it to be. We have not seen prices fall 20 per cent from the peak. People are not selling houses for less than they paid for them (Note: I think we’re going to see some of that soon, but it’s not going to be for houses, it’s going to be for attached investment properties. I’ll address that situation in a later column). When you find the house you want, you can be a bit aggressive. The playing field is tilted in your favor, but it’s not the economic carnage that you would need to see to get the deal that you seem to be expecting. If we were seeing that kind of carnage, you would be out of a job too. Now, if I can speak to you sellers. I understand that you want/need a certain amount of revenue from the sale of your property to move onto your
next chapter. The key word in that sentence is revenue. If you don’t have a sale, you don’t have any revenue, so your next chapter remains closed. You don’t need to “give it away” as almost every seller tells me they’re not going to do when we’re discussing price. The market will determine what you’re home is worth, you will determine if you want to sell at that price. If you actually want to sell your property, you need to pay attention to what the market tells you and make
your decisions from there. Not to say that it’s impossible for your get exactly what you expect. It’s also possible to win the lottery, the odds just aren’t in your favor. In conclusion, both you, Mr. Buyer and Mrs. Seller, have to temper your expectations. There are transactions to be done that work for everyone at the table. With a little bit of cooperation from each of you, we should see transaction levels improve along with the weather.
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CRIME AND COURTS
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Here’s what happened in Peace Region courts for the week ending March 25, 2016. Courts in Hudson’s Hope and Tumbler Ridge saw no cases up for disposition. Chetwynd Law Courts • John Robert Weesemat (born 1971) was handed a $100 fine and a $30 victim surcharge foe two counts of breaching of an undertaking. Dawson Creek Law Courts
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• David Walter Desjarlais (born 1976) was sentenced to 212 days in jail, 12 years of probation, given a 10-year ban from firearms, ordered to provide a DNA sample and handed $1,600 in victim surcharges for one count of assault with a weapon, three counts trespassing at night, five counts break and enter and commit an indictable offence, one count of possession of property obtained by crime, one count of possessing/using a stolen credit card, one count willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and multiple breaches of recognizance or undertaking. • Alexander Carl Hornland (born 1989) was sentenced to just over three years in jail, ordered to provide a DNA sample, issued a 30-year ban from firearms and handed $600 in victim surcharges for three counts occupying a vehicle in which there is firearms, four counts possession of a loaded or unloaded restricted firearm and/or ammunition, and two counts possession of an unau-
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• Justin Lloyd Linklater (born 1981) was handed $1,500 in fines, issued a one-year ban from driving and ordered to pay $450 in victim surcharges for four counts of care or control of a vehicle or vessel with over .08 blood/alcohol level, and one count willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer. • Jason Troy McEachren (born 1973) was sentenced to 19 days in jail and handed a $100 victim surcharge for breach of a probation order. • Ryan Lane Parker (born 1989) was sentenced to one-year probation after which he will be given a suspended sentence and handed a $100 victim surcharge after pleading guilty to a lesser included charge of wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer. The original charge was assaulting a police officer. • Brian Jason Schwieger (born 1980) was sentenced to 18 days in jail, two years probation and handed $200 in victim surcharges for three separate counts of breaching a probation order. Fort St. John Law Courts: • Katlan Kyle Jackson (born 1988) was given a conditional discharge, sentenced to one year of probation and handed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of uttering threats. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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Don’t shoot the messenger - but the Encana Events Centre will be the place to take aim and fire, or simply just ride shotgun as the Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club is locked and loaded on April 9 and 10 hosting their annual gun and sportsman show. Billed as the largest gun show in the Peace Country, the show fires for the 39th year with more than 200 exhibitors expected, according to a show organizer Brenda Mathias. “There are still plenty of tickets, and people can save both money and time by getting them in advance,” she said.
The show is more than just guns. Knives, archery, and ATVs will also be on display. Mathias says the show is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet. “We’ve got more than 230 tables and a few larger bigger areas blocked out and booked as well.” Mathias says tickets are still for sale. Tickets may be purchased online at www.tigerboxofficeplus.ca, by phone at 1-877-3398499, and in person at Tiger Box Office Plus locations in the Encana Events Centre and at Tiger Printing & Stationers.
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LOCAL OPINION
Chews the News
BOB SNYDER
My worst Easter memory Super Duper It was a big week for Peace Country superhero fans: “Batman v Superman” arrived in movie theatres. Wow, Batman doing battle with Superman! In the final scene of the film, there’s an emotional moment where the two superheroes forget their differences, become friends and ttrade capes. (Not really.) By the way, guys: That’s how you know you and your buddy are officially pathetic: if you argue about who would win in a fight between Batman and Superman. Arguing with someone about who would win in a fight between Batman and Superman is almost as pathetic as arguing about who would win a battle of wits between Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Technically, Batman is not a superhero. He’s just a rich guy with a Batpole and a Batmobile. He has no superpowers. The only reason Superman lets Batman hang out with him is because he knows a place where they can buy leotards at wholesale price. What’s next? Maybe “Batwoman v Wonder Woman.” Or even, this would be my personal dream come true, “Donald Duck v Daffy Duck.”
007 done Actor Daniel Craig says he is all done with playing James Bond. I really don’t care. Many actors have played James Bond, but everybody knows the real 007 is Sean Connery. Hiring another actor to play James Bond is kind of like hiring another sponge to play SpongeBob Squarepants. Flu Fact There’s a bad dose of flu circulating in the Peace Country. Almost everybody is coughing and sneezing. Some experts say you can reduce the time you suffer with the flu if you gently brush your tongue every day. Brush my tongue? When I have the flu I can’t even find my tongue! Internet ads fall on deaf ears A new report says Internet advertisements are often dishonest. My Grandpa saw an ad on the Internet. It said “if you’re deaf, click here.” Grandpa clicked – but he’s still deaf. Ouch! In the UK last week, a doctor was disciplined after he accidentally performed a vasectomy on the wrong guy. He should have known something was wrong when the patient said, “Excuse me, doc, that’s not where my ingrown toenail is located.”
Chewing News According to a new study, the sound you make while chewing affects the amount of food you consume. Noisy eaters tend to eat less. As a result of this study, I predict Weight Watchers will introduce a line of soup with a label: Slurping Encouraged. Pinch Peril In Orlando, Florida, a 12-year-old girl was arrested and charged with assault after she pinched a boy’s butt in school. She was sentenced to community service. They have a sliding scale of punishment for kids who commit this type of offense: Butt pinching: Community service. A Noogie: One month in jail. A Wedgie: One year in jail. A Swirlie: Death sentence. Wine Whine In France, experts at a wine tasting event could not tell the difference between wine from a box and wine from a glass bottle. Although, to be fair, the box was made from 100-year-old gourmet cardboard. S.A.D. Maybe you’ve heard of seasonal affective disorder. For years, experts have said many people here in the North have the condition. It causes them to feel sad and depressed in winter. But scientists at Auburn University in Ala-
bama recently completed a study than shows seasonal affective disorder is not real. Meanwhile, people with seasonal affective disorder say the scientists have disorder denial disorder. Easter Once again the Easter Bunny came hoppity-hopping along. Easter brings back many nice childhood memories. And bad memories too. Like the time my Mom freaked me out by putting a lucky rabbit’s foot in my Easter basket. Last week I was at the store, checking out Easter egg colouring dye. On the package there was a label: “Non Poisonous, Non Toxic.” Gee, they’re taking the fun out of everything. Blonde Bulletin According to a new study by Ohio State University, blondes are just as smart as other people. Hair colour plays no role in intelligence, the stereotype of a dumb blonde is simply not true. And in a study conducted by me, bald newspaper columnists are not so dumb that they make jokes in the newspaper about blondes. Bob Snyder writes the satirical Chews the News column weekly. He can be reached at chewsthenews@ gmail.com.
Plenty of dam opportunity for Chetwynd residents Mayor’s Report Merlin Nichols
All of us are interested in the prospects for satisfying and long-term employment. Teenagers approaching that wonderful thing called adulthood and anticipating marvelous freedom from parental control are hoping for the right job or career to set them at full liberty. Some of us already experiencing this wonderful thing may be wondering where and when the next job will be found. Maybe even too many of us. Which makes it important for those still in the dependent stage of life to take every opportunity to add to the number of your skills that can be sold. With that off my chest I can move on to the details.
As we must all know, BC Hydro has commenced work on the multi-billion hydroelectric project a few miles to the north of Chetwynd. Well, actually, it’s about 60 miles north over a road that will get you there in about 90 minutes. Add travel time to a 10- or 12-hour day and you get the picture. It’s a long day. Of course, there is a camp on the north side of the river to accommodate you and, given the circumstances in town right now, I would not be surprised to learn that there will be a strong representation of Chetwynd in the work camp. We tried. There was talk of upgrading the access from Chetwynd, but today it looks like a dream that probably will not come to fruition. So let’s face reality with courage and go for the jobs available and get home to
see the spouse and kids on the days off. It might be the best available for the time. In looking over the list of work to be undertaken during the next three months, I see many opportunities for the skill sets of Chetwynd residents. There will be more bridge construction, so, if you are a heavy equipment operator or skilled on a pile driver, I see opportunities. There will be an abundance of excavation and material relocation, a fancy term for moving dirt and rock. There must be scores of folk in Chetwynd whose skills in this area will enhance the bottom line of Peace River Hydro Partners, the main contractor at the dam site. Work is expected to commence on south bank distribution lines and a temporary substation. Hands-up for applications for this function.
While we’re on the topic of transmission lines, be aware that survey work, including some clearing and vegetation work and geotechnical and surface surveying, will be undertaken. Some of this could actually be done from Chetwynd. Dam site security preparations, including some fencing, signs, and guard building will be installed during this period. The main civil works that lead up to the actual construction of the dam include the coffer dam and completion of excavations on the north and south banks. These projects require driving and heavy equipment operating skills. I am confident Chetwynd can fill many of these high-paying jobs. Go get ’em! Merlin Nichols is the Mayor of Chetwynd.
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ings. Once upon a time, I would sleep as long as I could and still be tired. Now, I wake up, get up, and feel great for about two hours, and then it’s rocking chair time as far as my body is concerned. Have I mentioned getting old is not for sissies? I have encountered several irritating realities of aging. Things I never wanted to know, like the redistribution of body hair, and don’t ask me about body fluids. I don’t want to talk about body fluids, nor wrinkles, though I view wrinkles as badges of honour. I have wrinkles in my wrinkles and it’s only the preamble. The reason I can get out of bed in the morning is that my body has begun to give me a little shot of adrenaline. According to the physician who mentioned this to me, it is quite normal, but I am absolutely certain I never had any early morning adrenaline when I was young. Perhaps I used it all on evening activities, other than napping in front of the television, or worse, napping in the middle of a stage production, which I did not long ago. I was chagrined to wake to discover I dozed off during audience-riveting action. I am vexed by various body issues on a daily basis. I won’t go into
detail, but I had an encounter with a life-threatening disease a few years back and now I am on a pill possessing annoying side effects, one of which allows me to experience life as a 90-year-old, by doing nasty things to my muscles and body parts to simulate aging. I have to give up telling everyone I am 39 when my birthday comes around because now everyone laughs when I claim that magical age. I have been 39 for years. Now, I am 40. I don’t enjoy being 40. It’s like being at the top of a 50-year slide. I don’t mind the ride, but the stop at the bottom is a doozy. I quite enjoyed the climb to 40, but the platform at the top is too small to linger and my former self is breathing down my neck wanting to push me out of the way. I can’t convince her to let me linger, she’s only 39 and has no patience at all. I remember visiting an elderly neighbour and being amazed that she was almost 90. I think I believed anyone over 70 was a charmed being, a miraculous creature filled with knowledge and incredible insights. My neighbour lady was full of cookies and didn’t mind sharing, which, to my 10-year-old self, was almost as good as finding out the secrets of the universe. My greatgrandmother was full of wise sayings too and also
had cookies and tea, and advice. I was rich. When my parents moved, it took me no time at all to find some elderly people to hang around with. It was easy. Mom sent me to chop wood for a few of them and carry a little water. I borrowed books and listened to great tales of the old days. It was heaven. I think, looking back, I was an annoying brat, but being old has it’s perks. It’s not hard to put up with sharing a cookie or two with someone who chops your wood and picks up things you drop, all without making suggestions about visiting a doctor. Now, I am old and I have no children hanging around, but that may be a consequence of being a cookie-free hermit. I once took an older person, who was mentally challenged, to swing in the park. Two little girls watched for a while and then they came over and the older one spoke.“She’s a little girl, too, isn’t she?” I believe if we hung around a while longer they would have invited us to help them make mud pies. Margo Hannah plants, paints and ponders. She used to live in Dawson Creek, B.C.,(1960 to 2014) but winter chased her from the north. She lives in the Okanagan when she is not traipsing around some place looking for a new hat.
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REGIONAL NEWS Industry, province must From the P harmacist’s File Menopause work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, says PRRD
Menopause refers to the time when a woman stops menstruating for good. This means her ovaries no longer release an egg (ovum) every month and so she can no longer have children. Menopause is considered finished when the woman has not had a period for a year. The average age for menopause in Canada is 52. But it can occur any time in a woman’s 40s or 50s. Symptoms Many women welcome menopause; they don’t feel any the worse for wear. Indeed, for some, the years following menopause are among the most productive and creative years in their life. For others, however, the decrease in hormone production leading up to menopause (perimenopause) and in the years after (postmenopause), causes uncomfortable symptoms that makes it difficult for them to see this time in a positive light. Chief among the symptoms associated with perimenopause are irregular periods and heightened premenstrual symptoms. Otherwise most of the symptoms are similar to those that often occur with menopause. Among them, the most common are hot flashes, which, recent estimates suggest, are experienced by 75 percent of women, with 10 percent having them for more than 5 years. Other common complaints include: • migraines • itchy, “crawly” skin, skin • night sweats problems • sleeplessness • vaginal dryness and/or • weight gain painful intercourse • cold or tingling hands and • urine leakage, urine urgency feet (a pressing need to urinate • fatigue, mood changes, more frequently) depression • changes in sexual desire Why one woman sails through the menopausal years while another finds it hard going is not easy to answer. Because menopause tends to occur when many other life-changing experiences may be happening (such as children leaving home, parents dying), it is sometimes blamed for the tumultuous emotions and increased levels of anxiety that a midlife woman may be feeling. Certainly lifestyle, family support, genetics, and alcohol consumption all figure in determining a woman’s emotional and mental state at this time and the physical changes accompanying menopause may just be the last straw. Happily, it is sometimes possible to reduce these symptoms through exercise and dietary changes but if you feel the symptoms are too much for you to handle alone, talk to your doctor who can talk to you about additional options, including the possibility of taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Living in midlife Menopause marks a natural stage in the aging process and not a disease to be cured. If you are concerned about any midlife changes, visit your doctor who will confirm menopause based on your symptoms. Getting into shape We all know that physical exercise is good for our bodies at any time in our lives, but many women are now finding that exercise is essential for their wellbeing during their menopausal years. Exercise not only strengthens bones (thus helping to prevent osteoporosis) and works the heart, but it can also reduce menopausal symptoms as well as help you relax and
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feel more centred. Eating right With menopause, many woman gain extra poundage, particularly around the waist. Besides exercise, to maintain a healthy weight, eat fibre-rich and low fat foods, and watch the portions (small) not the calories. Be sure to get the calcium you need to help prevent osteoporosis (fragile bones that break easily) or take calcium supplements if necessary. The recommended daily calcium intake for peri- and postmenopausal woman is 1200 to 1500 mg. Your doctor or pharmacist will help you determine if you need calcium supplements and, if so, which ones are best for you. Along with a healthy diet, reducing your intake of alcohol and caffeine may minimize your perimenopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. And, naturally, don’t smoke. What about HRT? Hormone replacement therapy involves either a combination of progestin (synthetic progesterone) and estrogen, or estrogen alone. Although estrogen effectively treats menopausal symptoms, progestin is necessary to protect the uterus. At one time, not too long ago, combination HRT was commonly prescribed for midlife women. It was thought that along with an alleviation of symptoms caused by normal hormone reduction, HRT reduced the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease, and possibly also Alzeimer’s disease. A shift in expert opinion has occurred in the last few years based on findings from a variety of recent clinical trials. In particular, a trial conducted by the Women’s Health Initiative (which involved a set of studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) found that long-term use (5 years or more) of combination HRT resulted in an increase in a woman’s risk of breast cancer, blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes. For each of these problems, the increased risk involved about 8 more events per 10,000 women per year. compared to women who did not take HRT. There is now a general consensus among health-care providers that HRT should only be used if menopausal symptoms affect quality of life and then only for short term. In addition, your doctor should keep you fully informed of the risks and assess your condition regularly. Natural alternatives to HRT Now that HRT is no longer considered as safe as it once was, many women are exploring other alternatives to dealing with their menopausal symptoms. Natural products containing estrogenlike substances, soy products, and socalled hormonal stabilizers such as black cohosh or evening primrose oil are popular choices. Unfortunately, there is still little scientific evidence that these work as a rule and certainly no information regarding their effects with long term usage.
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Connecting upstream oil and gas producers to the BC Hydro grid and ensuring carbon tax “equity” are two things the province and industry need to work together on in regulating greenhouse gas emissions, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) says. The province is inviting responses to its Climate Leadership Plan until April 8, after extending its original deadline for feedback of March 25. In a submission addressed to the Ministry of Environment, the PRRD requested the province work closely with industry to meet the goal of reducing methane emissions by 40 per cent over the next five years. Most of this, the province and regional district agree, could be done by connecting gas wells, plants, compressor stations and associated infrastructure to the BC Hydro grid. Taking a line from the B.C. head of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), the PRRD also recommended the province work to protect what CAPP calls emission-intensive, trade-exposed industries, including B.C. natural gas, until “other jurisdictions impose similar carbon tax rates.” CAPP’s Geoff Morrison told the PRRD earlier this month that any climate action plan must not stifle oil and gas investment. “We can contribute to reductions, for the ones we have control over,” he told the Alaska Highway News. “But the vast majority of emissions in this province are from other sources.”
Oil and gas production currently accounts for roughly 17 per cent of B.C.’s overall emissions, without anticipated liquefied natural gas development. “You can’t get 100 per cent of your reductions from 17 per cent of the problem,” Morrison said. Both the PRRD and CAPP say there should be “carbon tax equity” for the natural gas industry in the northeast to protect it from jurisdictions with no carbon tax. This would also apply to the greenhouse gases industry emits travelling the large geographic areas that make up the Peace Region. The Climate Leadership Plan details how the province will meet its emissions targets, set in 2008. While the PRRD supported the plan in principle, the board wrote that any new regulations should consider impacts on communities reliant on the upstream natural gas industry. “The board supports the goal of working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring that jobs are created and maintained to support families and communities here in the northeast,” the PRRD wrote. “Given our proximity to industries that serve as the key economic drivers for the province, (the PRRD) firmly believes that an ‘upstream perspective’ on the new Climate Leadership Plan is integral to the consultation and engagement process.” dcreporter@dcdn.ca
Ladies wine & art night Take a nip or sip of some wine while your creative juices flow – it’s a ladies wine and art night. The event goes April 16 at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery – from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at 900 Alaska Ave. Join us to sip some wine and let the cre-
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REGIONAL NEWS
Committee needs time to research building bylaw Mike Carter
STAFF WRITER | DCREPORTER@DCDN.CA
A controversial bylaw proposed to regulate farm buildings in rural areas often built without permits will soon be before the regional district board—again. Electoral area residents likely remember the uproar proposed regulations caused in 2013 and 2014. On March 24, a regional district sub-committee said it needed more time to craft a full report for the board to consider. “We are not convinced that putting a bylaw in place is the way to go,” said Karen Goodings, chair of the electoral area directors committee. “We’ve asked staff to do a little bit more research and then we’ll come back to the board.” Once the report is before the board, it will decide what, if any, regulations there will be for rural structures. Goodings said she expects to have something in place in time for the upcoming construction season. “I have residents in Area B who are chomping at the bit to find out what’s going to happen,” she said. An updated bylaw that took effect in 2013 replaced an earlier 1990s-era version, and was rescinded later that year. The idea has faced staunch opposition from some rural residents who fear the costs associated with bringing buildings up to code, as well as bureaucratic delays to build future structures on their property. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
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City to remove gravel for elderly, disabled The city is once again planning to assist seniors and physically disabled people with removal of gravel accumulated from winter plowing and sanding efforts from boulevards adjacent to private property. If you are physically unable to remove sand and gravel, please call City Hall at 784-3600 by April 15, 2016 to register your location. The timing of the removal will depend on the spring thaw and availability of volunteers. Interested non-profit groups are invited to call City Hall by April 15, 2016 to volunteer to assist with gravel removal. An honorarium per lot will be paid. Kindness meter launch The City of Dawson Creek and TransCanada are officially launching their Kindness Meter program on Wednesday April 6 at 11:30am at the Alaska Highway House. The city is looking for non-profit groups to benefit from funds from the meters—once used to collect parking fees in downtown Dawson Creek. Four meters will be installed around the city in the coming weeks, allowing residents to do-
nate their change to a good cause. Applications for funding can be found on the city’s website. City, RD work to ensure water supply The City of Dawson Creek’s Watershed Stewardship Program has been presented a five-year funding grant of $40,000 per year for a total of $200,000. The funding, which is coming from Electoral Areas D and E of the Peace River Regional District, will support source water protection planning, research initiatives focused on hydrometric flows and snowpack, community education, and baseline water sampling throughout the Kiskatinaw Watershed. “By getting to know our watershed better, we can begin to work with landowners and stakeholders on better management practices, as well as pursue regulatory protection options in the future,” Chelsea Mottishaw, the City’s Watershed Technician, said in a release. As the Kiskatinaw Watershed is located within the Regional District, it is important that the City and PRRD work together to ensure a clean and sustainable water supply for the citizens of Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, and residents in the rural areas, Mottishaw said.
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REGIONAL NEWS Tiny wind projects pop up across Peace Region Jonny Wakefield
STAFF WRITER | REPORTER@DCDN.CA
While big wind farms face an uncertain future in B.C., tiny projects continue to crop up across the province’s northeast— leaving the Peace River Regional District with a headache as it struggles to regulate the new developments. The regional board dealt with four separate wind projects at its meeting Thursday, each ranging between five and seven turbines. They include two five-turbine wind projects proposed on public land between Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, and another pair of seven-windmill operations slated for lands owned by the South Peace Hutterian Brethren Church. The projects fall under BC Hydro’s standing offer program, which allows producers with projects smaller than 15 megawatts to sell power to the grid. Larger projects, on the other hand, can only sell power to BC Hydro after a clean power “call.” The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), which closed its B.C. office earlier this year, said the Site C dam makes another clean power call unlikely “within the next decade.” PRRD Chair Don McPherson said the board has been facing more applications for small wind projects—leading some directors to push for a policy to regulate windmill development. “They don’t need a power call, so it’s easier for them to (build) that way,” he said. Standing offer wind projects are relatively tiny. Red Willow Wind, a wind farm proposed near Tumbler Ridge, will have 61 turbines. If completed, it would be the largest wind development in the province. But these small projects are not without controversy. A proposed seven-turbine development in the small rural community of Montney has met stiff opposition from residents, who claim the windmills would obstruct views, create noise and drive off wildlife. The board earlier considered a new zone for wind farms too small to merit a provincial environmental assessment, which would have weighed the impacts of a proposed project on the surrounding community. The zoning idea was eventually dropped, leaving the board to consider projects on a case-by-case basis. Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman said the region should be consistent in how it considers wind farms falling under its jurisdiction.
“To say we should piecemeal it is the wrong thing to do. Investors are going to come in here and see how our decisions are being made, and they’re going to see a smattering of this and that.” Electoral area directors will consider a windmill policy at an upcoming meeting. Area C Director Brad Sperling noted he was frustrated that the majority of standing offer projects appeared to be slated for Northeast B.C. Wind projects on the go The two developments, dubbed the Zonnebeke and Sukunka wind projects, would be built by Natural Forces, Inc. and generate around 15 megawatts of electricity apiece. The projects would be located on Highway 29 between Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. Andy MacCallum, vice president of development, said “probably 95 per cent” of residents who attended public meetings in the Chetwynd area supported the project, while the company was working with a few people concerned about the project’s impacts on wildlife and hunting. “Overall, I think we have great support,” he said. The projects on Hutterite lands would be developed by Renewable Energy Systems Canada, the same company looking to build a seven-turbine development in Montney. When it closed its Vancouver office in February, CanWEA officials said Ontario and Alberta are investing heavily in renewable energy projects. In response to CanWEA’s pullout, Energy Minister Bill Bennett noted 93 per cent of B.C.’s electricity already comes from renewable sources. reporter@dcdn.ca
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REGIONAL NEWS
Oil and gas land sales recovering after first-ever $0 auction Feb. 2016 sale was worst in history, amid oil and gas rout
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STAFF WRITER | REPORTER@DCDN.CA
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Rotarians Fred Feddema and Linda Lees spin the big wheel to reveal Lorne Gilfillan as the big $1,500 cash prize winner during the conclusion of the Dawson Creek Rotary Auction cash raffle last week. Second prize ($1,000) went to Chad Johnson, while Lynda Walker took home third place and $500. Over $6,500 was raised during the raffle, with the proceeds going to Mizpah Transition House, Networks Ministries and the Salvation Army food bank.
Oil and gas land sales are once again contributing to B.C. government coffers after a dismal February auction where not a single lease or drilling license sold. This month’s Crown petroleum and natural gas rights public tender netted $1.9 million, including three leases and seven drilling licenses. The sale is considered an indicator of future oil and gas exploration, and makes up the majority of provincial petroleum revenues. February’s sale was the first time in history not one parcel sold, as exploration contracts with a downturn in oil and gas prices. While government officials are likely breathing sighs of relief after the March 23 sale, oil and gas revenues continue to be among the lowest in history. B.C. recorded its worst ever income from land sales last year, bringing in just $18 million. For comparison, November 2014 alone brought in more than $200 million.
In a statement issued after the February tender, a ministry of natural gas development spokesperson said the parcels up for sale have “a reduced geological potential in comparison to previous years.” The shortfall in petroleum revenues will likely begin to be felt in the next three years, as government spends money set aside from earlier windfalls. The average price per hectare this month was $314, well below the 2008 high of $9,537. However, the price recovered from January, when leases went for $76 per hectare. Investment down across the board The federal government budget tabled last week estimates oil and gas investment in Canada fell 30-40 per cent in 2015. According to the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission, 109 wells have been drilled in the province this year, compared to 213 by this time in 2014. The next land sale will be held April 20. reporter@dcdn.ca
More than half of British Columbians oppose fracking: poll Jonny Wakefield
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British Columbians’ views on hydraulic fracturing have “hardened,” with 61 per cent saying they don’t support the industry. That’s according to a recently released poll on liquefied natural gas (LNG) development from Insights West. The poll found support for LNG has waned since a study conducted in August 2013, while opposition to fracking has grown. The pollster carried out an online study between March 16 and 18, taking a random sample of 802 respondents—including 57 from Northern B.C. Of those, 43 per cent supported the provincial government’s goal of establishing an export LNG industry—a decrease of seven points from the last poll, taken
shortly after the 2013 provincial election. Opposition to fracking, meanwhile, grew by 14 points in the 30 months between studies, to 61 per cent. Only 23 per cent said they support the process, while just over half (55 per cent) were aware fracking takes place in British Columbia. Three-in-five respondents had specific concerns about the fracking process, including possible water contamination (62 per cent), impacts on landscapes (62 per cent), and the potential to cause earthquakes (57 per cent). On the benefits of fracking, 54 per cent believed it would lead to more jobs in B.C., 51 per cent thought it would drive foreign investment, and another 54 per cent saw LNG as a cleaner alternative to coal. “It’s an emotional issue,” said pollster Mario Can-
seco, saying LNG was an “essential component” of the 2013 election. “I think everybody expected that because of how this was framed, we’d be enjoying the benefits of (LNG) already.” He pointed out that not one of 20 coastal LNG plants has entered the construction phase. Canseco added the issue appears to have become regionalized, with 42 per cent saying LNG will “exclusively benefit” only some communities. “Fewer British Columbians in 2016 believe that the LNG industry will be auspicious for every resident in the province,” he said in a release. The study has a 3.5 per cent margin of error. reporter@dcdn.ca
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REGIONAL NEWS
After injunction to remove camp, Site C opponents back in court Four lawsuits aimed at stopping dam remain Jonny Wakefield
STAFF WRITER | REPORTER@DCDN.CA
Site C opponents are back in court next week on an appeal to block the $8.8 billion hydroelectric dam—one of four remaining legal challenges against the controversial project. The BC Court of Appeal will hear arguments from the Peace Valley Landowner Association (PVLA) and BC Hydro this week on April 4 and 5. The lawsuit is before the court one month after a judge granted an injunction to clear a protest camp that stood in the way of construction on the Peace River for 62 days. In the latest case, the PVLA is seeking a review of a July 2015 BC Supreme Court decision on the province’s move to grant the dam an environmental assessment certificate. The court found the provincial government was within its rights to approve Site C, despite a Joint Review Panel finding that the dam would cause significant environmental impacts. PVLA President Ken Boon, whose land will be partially flooded if the dam proceeds, said he is confident going into Monday’s hearing. “I’ve kind of given up guessing what the courts are going to do, but I feel we have a very strong case,” he said. “We’ll see how it goes when it’s all laid out by the opposing legal teams.”
The PVLA represents landowners whose properties will be flooded by the Site C reservoir or otherwise impacted by dam construction. The hearing will be held at the Vancouver courthouse, where a rally against the dam is planned for April 5. Next week’s appeal is the last legal challenge from the PVLA, which had another case in federal court dismissed last August. Three other lawsuits from the West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations also have a chance at delaying the project—including a judicial review of 36 construction permits issued for the dam. The nations are also appealing two earlier rulings which found BC Hydro’s aboriginal consultation efforts were “in good faith and extensive,” according to a summary of Site C litigation filed with BC Hydro’s protest camp injunction. Boon hoped that with construction in the valley ongoing, the court will reach a decision soon. “Obviously the courts are more than willing to do injunctions pretty quick, so I’d like to see the courts make a decision on a timely basis on this, of course,” he said. “We’re guardedly optimistic that the judge will listen to the two sides and rule accordingly. I feel we have a very strong case. So we’ll see.” reporter@dcdn.ca
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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
BoardHIGHLIGHTS March 2016
Regional Hospital District Budget
The Board of the Peace River Regional Hospital District adopted 2016 Hospital Budget Bylaw No. 189, 2016.
PRRD Financial Plan
The Regional District 2016 Financial Plan, Bylaw No. 2239, was adopted.
Groundbirch Container Transfer Station
Solid Waste staff were authorized to draft a modification agreement with the Progress Athletic Association, the Regional District will now compensate the Association $500 per year for lease of land for the Progress Refuse Transfer Station.
Pacific Northwest LNG Project Environmental Assessment
The Board will forward a letter to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency in support of the Pacific Northwest LNG Project.
Temporary Use Permit
The Regional Board re-issued a Temporary Use Permit to Kosick Holdings Inc. until Oct 25th, 2017 for the purpose of using 4 ha (9.9 ac) of the property for storage of equipment and materials.
Alaska Highway Corridor Nomination
A letter will be forwarded to South Peace MLA Mike Bernier and North Peace MLA Pat Pimm in support of the Alaska Highway Corridor being nominated as a National Historic Site of Canada in time for the 2017 commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the construction of the Alaska Highway. $40,000 was included in the 2016 PRRD Financial Plan for Alaska Highway Heritage Designation project.
2016 Recreational Trails Grants-In-Aid
The following societies received Recreational Trails Grants: Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association - $37,500 Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club - $20,000 Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society - $9,426.83
Proposed South Peace Fire Training Center
Staff were directed to consult with all member municipalities and societies operating rural fire departments in the region to: 1) Determine if they are interested in the Regional District contributing funding to the City of Dawson Creek through the South Peace and North Peace Economic Development Commissions over a three year period starting in 2017 to construct a Fire Training Centre in Dawson Creek; and 2) Identify whether these member municipalities and societies would be willing to contribute a small annual maintenance fee in order to have unlimited use of the facility; and 3) Determine whether a long term agreement could be reached between all potential local government users and fire department societies to ensure long term access to the facility.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment Applications
The Regional Board refused “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2214 (Blair’s Sand and Gravel Ltd.), 2015” as the uses applied for are incompatible with surrounding uses.
Agricultural Land Reserve Applications
The Smith and Painter ALR applications were forwarded by the Regional Board.
Fire Dispatch Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Regional Board will issue a RFP to submit proposals for fire dispatch services. Pomax Consulting will be utilized to assist in the process of writing and evaluating the proposals. A committee of the Whole meeting will be held to review the proposals submitted.
Cactus Trails Update
The Board authorized staff to investigate options for the use of an existing trail, known as the Cactus Trail, and meet with user groups of the trail and affected landowners to discuss options to mitigate concerns and address maintenance issues.
Hauling of Domestic Sewerage to Private Lagoons
The Regional Board will forward a letter to the Ministry of Environment and Northern Health with copies to South Peace MLA Mike Bernier and North Peace MLA Pat Pimm. The letter will request that no further authorizations by delegated professionals, such as on-site waste practitioners, be issued for the hauling of domestic sewerage to private lagoons until such time as the practice can be monitored by those respective agencies.
PRRD will be at the Chetwynd Tradeshow
Regional Board Directors will be at booth # 43 at the Chetwynd Tradeshow April 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Stop by the booth for a chat and to enter your name in a draw for a PRRD gift basket.
Electoral Area Directors Corner
Electoral Area B- Director Karen Goodingskaren.goodings@prrd.bc.ca Electoral Area C- Director Brad Sperlingbrad.sperling@prrd.bc.ca Electoral Area D- Director Leonard Hiebertleonard.hiebert@prrd.bc.ca Electoral Area E- Director Dan Rose- dan.rose@prrd.bc.ca At the Electoral Area Directors Committee meeting the following decisions were made: • The Fort St John Arts Council will receive $1,000 from Area B and C to go towards their 2016 projects. • The North Peace Justice Society will receive a grant of $2,500 from Area B to go towards their 2016 Restorative Justice Projects. • The U16 Chetwynd Girls Club Volleyball team will receive a youth travel grant of $500 from Area E for the team to participate at the Provincials in Abbotsford, BC from May 6- 8, 2016 and at Nationals in Calgary, AB from May 20-23, 2016. • A $1,500 Rural Academic Scholarship and a $1,500 Rural Trades Bursary were granted to the Dawson Creek Secondary from Areas D and E. • The Tremblay Juvenile Boys Curling Team received a grant of $1,000 for the team to attend the Alberta Provincials being held on March 3-6, 2015 in Lacombe, AB from Areas B, D and E. • Two $500 rural student bursaries were granted to Chetwynd Secondary School from Area E. • The Dawson Creek Gradfest Committee will receive $1,500 to support 2016 grad fest activities from Areas D and E. • The Moberly Lake Fire Department was granted $10,000 to upgrade equipment and for training from Area E.
ALR Exclusion Public Information Meeting
Apr 4, 2016 7:00 pm Charlie Lake Community Hall 12717 Charlie Hall Avenue Charlie Lake, BC South of the City of Fort St John, along the Old Fort Road The Purpose of this Public Information Meeting is to hear from owners and occupiers of land whose interests may be impacted by the proposed Exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve. Proposal: To exclude the subject property from the ALR to allow for the development of the property as light industrial. The meeting agenda and further information will be available at the meeting.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 THE MIRROR - l - B1
The girl with diesel-powered dreams makes name for herself Byron Hackett
STAFF WRITER | SPORTS@AHNFSJ.CA
Dawson Creek native Kelsie Epp is making a name for herself in the diesel motorsports world. The 27-year-old from Dawson Creek is looking to land herself a spot in the 2016 Diesel Power Challenge in Denver, Colorado in May. Not just any truck, but specifically a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Duramax. The day her grandpa drove that truck off the lot in Dawson Creek had an unwavering effect on Epp, now 27, who is now vying for a spot in the annual competition in diesel truck racing, the Diesel Power Challenge (DPC). The small town girl is now known as “Miss Max,” an homage to her love for all things diesel. Yet she tumbled into the sport of racing trucks by pure accident. “When I was 13, my grandpa bought a Duramax from the dealership and that was just after they’d first come out. I just fell in love with the truck and that black truck that I still have, I actually took my driver’s test with that when I turned 16 and bought it when I turned 18,” recalled Epp, a third-class power engineer contractor in Dawson Creek. “(I) was driving it back and forth to college. Just little issues that I had to take it to the shop for, and I met these people in Lloydminster where I went to college and they were huge into Duramax performance and they got me hooked. They brought me out to the track. “Everything since then has been about diesel performance in my life.” Her passion from that day forward fostered into a full-grown obsession, which led her to Northern Lights Raceway in Fort St. John with “Black Maxx” as it’s become affectionately known, where she is able to top out at over 170 km/h and runs a 12.52 second time in the quarter mile. Her obsession with diesel racing over the last seven years has grown so deep she purchased a new truck two years ago after getting everything she could out of her first love. Now, she owns one of the most recognizable trucks in the industry: a ’02 GMC Sierra 2500HD triple turbo Duramax that is one of 10 trucks
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looking to land a spot in the 2016 Diesel Power Challenge. The challenge takes place in Denver, Colorado, every year and pits the performance of trucks against each other in several categories including drag racing, trailer towing, sled pulling, and maneuvering through an obstacle course with 10,000 pounds in tow—plus, all the events will be measured for fuel economy. “I’ve been in the diesel motorsports industry for seven years now. For as long as I can remember, this has been the paramount diesel event. It’s basically the ultimate truck. It’s the best of the motorsports all together. That, to me, is the ultimate truck,” Epp said. The Dawson Creek native said she’s built her new truck from the ground up with help from Supreme Diesel and DFC Diesel, and only the roll cage and discs of the original remain. She added that it’s built with the DPC in mind, as “6,000 feet above sea level wreaks a bit of havoc with turbo-charged trucks,” she said. “The way I built the truck was specific. I knew that I was building it for this challenge.” While she isn’t even in the DPC yet, Epp explained everything about the event like she’s already parked and ready to go in Denver. “Oh my God, yes,” she said with a confident, full-on laugh when asked if she’s envisioned herself in the competition already. “Everyday. I’m a firm believer in what you see in your head comes true.” That confidence doesn’t come out of thin air, as Epp recently returned to the Peace with a win at a dyno event in Denver. “I just came back from a big road trip (three weeks ago). It ended up working out really well; we won the unlimited modification class at the dyno. And then supreme diesel, the owners flew down and put me in this gauntlet challenge. It’s a dyno competition as well but it’s the biggest names in the diesel industry. Like one of the trucks put down almost 2,000 horsepower,” Epp recalled. “They threw me into this challenge and we ended up right in the middle of the pack … so, I was more than pleased and I was shaking and almost crying when I got off the dyno and it actually worked and everything worked out amazing. And then we got on another dyno and made over 1,300 (horsepower) on fuel outside, and that’s what won the unlimited
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Dawson Creek’s Kelsie Epp, 27, stands with her 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD that is - one of 10 trucks vying for a spot in the 2016 Diesel Power Challenge in Denver, Colorado. class.” With her newfound confidence in tow, Epp now needs votes from friends, family and anyone with a pulse to circle her name on the ballot for the contest that ends Friday, April 8. Head to www.trucktrend.com/features/16012016-diesel-power-challenge-voting to find out about voting.
As for Epp, she’s still getting used to her new found status in the truck world. “Definitely not,” she said about if she’s used to getting used to the popularity. “And even I didn’t expect all the attention. Once I was there I didn’t expect to go everywhere and everyone in the industry to know who I am.”
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Chuckwagon tarp sales for the Dawson Creek Fall Fair are down by a quarter this year, according to newly released data from the exhibition association. The association auctioned off $141,500 in sponsorship rights at its annual sale Tuesday—down 26.59 per cent from the year before. On the night of the auction, exhibition association President Connie Patterson estimated sales were off 10 per cent. While the final sale was lower, the association opted not to hold the annual tarp auction in Grande Prairie for the first time, which ultimately saved on travel costs. Earlier, Patterson had worried the slowdown in the oilfield could lead to a big drop in tarp sales. In the worst case, the exhibition association could have had to buy drivers who failed to net more than the minimum bid of $2,500. Instead, the association had to buy only two tarps, while only four out of 36 failed to top $2,500. The top seller was John Walters, who
went to Fort St. John’s Arrow Insurance Agency for $6,500. This year’s average bid was $3,930.56. Around 80 per cent of tarp auction proceeds go to the driver, with the balance paid to local rodeo. How’d they do? A look at tarp sale prices for a few key drivers on the World Professional Chuckwagon Association circuit. Rick Fraser (2015 finish: 4th) 2013: $10,000 2014: $7,000 2015: $4,000 2016: $3,250 (VJV Dawson Creek Auction) Jason Glass (2015 finish: 7th) 2013: $20,500 2014: $20,500 2015: $3,500 2016: $6,000 (Glass Racing) Kirk Sutherland (2015 finish: 2nd) 2013: $9,000 2014: $6,000 2015: $8,000 2016: $3,750 (Celtic Construction)
Kurt Bensmiller (2015 finish: World Champion) 2013: $3,750 2014: $4,500 2015: $5,000 2016: $5,000 (Tsuu T’ina Nation) Cody Ridsdale (2015 finish: 24th) 2013: $5,000 2014: $7,500 2015: $4,500 2016: $5,000 (DND Electric) Logan Gorst (2015 finish: 16th) 2013: $5,000 2014: $3,000 2015: $2,750 2016: $4,000 (Red Oak Rentals) Kelly Sutherland (2015 finish: 9th) 2013: $21,000 (Top Seller) 2014: $10,000 2015: $10,000 2016: $5,500 (Friends of the King) reporter@dcdn.ca
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Lord of the Dance resurrects the 90s with new twists Aliesha Hendry
WRITER | AHENDRY@AHNFSJ.CA
Once while at a hypnotist show, my cohorts and I on stage were told we were part of Riverdance and to show everyone our awesome moves. Apparently, I was the only one that was actually good at it. My alcohol-fueled, hypnosis-induced attempt at Irish dance was garbage compared to Saturday night. Flatley Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games arrived at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek on March 25, to a pretty packed and much older crowd than one usually sees at EEC events. Less rowdy and more appreciative of the performance, the crowd loved pretty much every minute of the show. Personally, I loved the male dancers ripping off their tank tops at the end of one particular act, but I digress. Now, Michael Flatley, the creator of this spectacle, isn’t actually in this show. He officially retired earlier this month after the initial run of Dangerous Games. However,
he does appear in a voiceover at the start of the show, which sounded like he was calling out the haters and naysayers who said he wouldn’t last back in the 90s, and then again towards the end on the video screens where he has a little dance off with thee versions of himself. Rather, the Flatley standin was James Keegan, who did a spectacular job as the Lord of the Dance. The amount of technical skill and — let’s admit it, athleticism — it takes to Irish dance is impressive, no matter who’s performing. Dangerous Games has a storyline of sorts; it’s not just dancing for the sake of dancing. Combining mythical elements with sci-fi is an interesting direction — there would be unicorns, sparkles and butterflies during one dance and robots, lasers and flames in another. A constant figure is the Little Spirit, who reminded me of either the god Pan with her little flute, or Puck from a Midsummer Night’s Dream, minus the mischievousness. She appears throughout the show, and in the second half the minions of this Darth Maul-looking monster steal
her flute and snap it in two, which was not nice at all. But don’t worry because the Lord of the Dance came to the rescue and fixed her flute! Huzzah! Oh, but that’s not all that goes down… The Dance Lord has his sparkly belt stolen by the minions of Darth Maul, and the head minion uses it to become the Dark Lord of the Dance, I think. He and the original Lord have themselves a dance off and our mighty dance hero reclaims his belt and his title. Everyone dances in unison to celebrate. Irish dancers out there reading this, please don’t think I’m mocking your art; I’m really not. Having never seen any Lord of the Dance performance ever in my life prior to this, I have to say I was very impressed. And judging from the standing ovation given at the end of the show, the audience loved it as well. I give Flatley Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games four sparkly belts out of five.
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Science fiction and nature combined for spectacle during Lord of the Dance last week at the Encana Events Centre Saturday.
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Transatlantic folk at the Art Gallery Mike Carter
STAFF WRITER | DCREPORTER@ DCDN.CA
DAWSON CREEK - The latest band to grace the improvised stage at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery brings a unique brand of transatlantic folk peppered with beautiful harmonies and captivating, storytelling lyrics. 100 Mile House, a husband and wife duo based in Edmonton, are on tour promoting their third album Wait With Me, which has been nominated for a Western Country Music Award for Roots/Group Recording of the Year. Peter Stone and Denise MacKay are regularly joined by instrumentalist and professional third wheel, Scott Zubot. They’ll make a stop in Dawson Creek next week as part of the Home Routes concert series. Fort St. John’s Shawna Lisa will open up the show April 10 at the gallery. So far in their career, 100 Mile House have played the stage at the 2010 Winter Olympics, the
Calgary Folk Festival, Canmore Folk Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest and Calgary Folk Club. For fans who want a sneak peek, a live recording of their 2013 Calgary CD release at The Ironwood is available on CBC Radio 2’s concert’s on demand. Their lyrics have been called “smart” by CBC Music, and “haunting”, leaving the listener with “a depth of feeling - sometimes raw and palpably authentic - you don’t find this so often,” by Penguin Eggs, Alberta’s folk, roots and world music magazine. Home Routes is a non-profit arts organization based in Winnipeg. The group coordinates a series of “house” concert circuits throughout Canada in order to help acoustic musicians gain exposure. These concerts are described as an intimate, up close and personal experience and have been hosted at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery since 2009.
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A Canadian country singer with more than 20 years under her belt is bringing a bit of the past with her during an upcoming tour stop in Dawson Creek. Lisa Brokop is in the midst of her Patsy Cline Project, includuing a DC stop at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, April 12. The secret to Brokop’s success is simple. “I love what I do,” she says. “Every note I sing, whether in the studio or from the stage, is true. It hasn’t always been an easy road. There have been many curves, bumps and detours. But really, it is the love of the music that motivates each step I take in the business. It keeps me moving forward. And I think fans feel and appreciate that love,” she said in a release. Ready to begin a yet another new chapter, Brokop has put together a new musical venture, The Patsy Cline Project. Brokop plays homage to one of country music’s brightest legends with some of Cline’s classic hits like “Sweet Dreams” and “Walkin After Midnight” as well as some of Brokop’s own material specifically written for the project. Brokop says she is coming full circle with the project. “When I first started singing, I would sing some of Patsy’s song because I didn’t have my own. They are still among some of my favorites today and I am so excited to have the opportunity to honor this amazing lady and the incredible music she gave us.” editor@dcdn.ca
Beverly Mahood will join Gord Bamford and Joe Nichols for a April 11 tour stop in DC.
cana Events Centre on April 11. Mahood’s singles have topped the Canadian charts; both as a solo artist and as a former member of the award winning trio Lace. Bamford and Nichols are in the midst of their Certified Country Coast to Coast Tour 2016. Gord Bamford is a 22-time CCMA award-winner while Nichols is a four-time Grammy nominee. The tour kicked off on April 7th in Medicine Hat and will make stops across the country in cities between Abbotsford, BC and St. John’s, N.L. Tickets are priced at $65, $55 and $45 plus applicable fees. Tickets may be purchased online at www. tigerboxofficeplus.ca by phone at 1-877-339-8499, and in person at the two Tiger Box Office Plus locations at the Encana Events Centre and at Tiger Printing & Stationers. Gord Bamford plays the EnCana Events Centre in Dawson Creek, on Monday, April 11, 2016. Show at 7pm. editor@dcdn.ca
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SPORTS Junior Canucks hope Lumby talent returns to team in fall Mike Carter
STAFF WRITER | DCREPORTER@DCDN.CA
DAWSON CREEK - One year after Dawson Creek just missed capturing the Hockeyville title, it’s Lumby, B.C. that is now vying for votes, home of two Dawson Creek Junior Canucks forwards, Jayden Pederson and Wyatt Warnes. “We first made contact with Jayden last fall and (he) came up and started skating with us and really enjoyed it here in Dawson,” head coach Gene Cooper said in an interview with the team’s play-by-play man Matthew Nicholson provided to the Dawson Creek Mirror. “He made contact with Wyatt and (he) also came up and they spent the season with us here. They’re really quality guys and they’re both good hockey players. We hope to see them again next year,” Cooper said. With their season now over with a loss to Grande Prairie in the first round of the playoffs, Pederson and Warnes’ wait to see if their hometown will be named Canada’s Kraft Hockeyville for 2016. The announcement will be made live on Hockey Night in Canada, April 2. “B.C. is a great hockey province form top to bottom,” Cooper said. “ There is lots of small towns that have good hockey players and Kraft Hockeyville kind of brings it back to the roots.” Last year, Dawson Creek’s Memorial Arena
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The Dawson Creek Junior Canucks are hoping to retain two players from Lumby, B.C., Jayden Pederson (left) and Wyatt Warnes (above), who are patiently waiting to see if their hometown will become Canada’s next Kraft Hockeyville. made the top ten of the contest before losing out to North Sannich, who went on to be the Western finalist, and eventually were crowned Hockeyville. But, cracking the top ten meant that the arena did get some money, $25,000. A drop in the bucket for the $9 million of work needed at the arena. After closing for the hockey season last year, the rink reopened in the fall after a $2.4 million replacement of the facilities aging ammonia chiller with new Freon plants. Council paid for the project by putting off several non-urgent capital expenses and will decide later whether to complete additional upgrades identified in the $9 million work plan they received last spring. The Memorial is a rink that’s well known across the province, Cooper said, and the upgrades will go a long way towards keeping it in the community. With files from Matt Nicholson, Peace FM
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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
Contact: Gordon Warriner 250-782-5885 Web: http://www.betheldc.ca 11501 17th Street, Dawson Creek
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
Contact: Trevor Birak 250-784-8530 Email: Trevor.Birak@gmail.com
Grace Lutheran Church Grace is a caring church community. We welcome all to worship and share our life in Christ’s love.
(250) 782-3624 Email : grace@pris.ca 11101 17th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4Z3 Sunday Worship 11:00 am
Grandview Chapel
Is a friendly church nestled on the hill in Dawson Creek, BC Web: www.grandviewchapel.ca
Contact: Tony Vigar 250-782-4225 900 94th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC Sunday Meetings 10:00 am
Please contact the office for service times and for ministerial program information
Contact: Fr. Louis Kwena (250) 782-3456 Email: nddc@shaw.ca 908 104 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2H7
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 Pastor Noel Smith Sunday School: 10am Sunday Service: 11am 250-782-3085 stpaul58@telus.net 901 Cornwall Crescent, Dawson Creek, BC
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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 : Megan Polowski (250) 719-7425 433 95th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1H4 dcnazarene.com dcnazarene@gmail.com 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.
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
PEACE
(250) 782-8035 9013 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3N3 Sunday Worship 11:00 am
New Beginnings Baptist Church
10221-18th St Dawson Creek, BC Pastor: Dr. Michael Stark www.newbeginningsbaptist.ca
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Dear Annie: I come from a large family. We haven’t had any truly rough times, but our sisterin-law is proving to be a problem for me. “Jennifer” has never liked me. At her wedding, my other siblings were attendants, but not me. She often invites my siblings for dinner, but never me. I could live with that, but I am bothered by the way she treats my mother. My brother has five children. For years, my mother has babysat for free. She attends all their events to show her support. She invites the kids to fun activities. Mom recently took on a fulltime job and can no longer babysit. Jennifer always seemed a little jealous of how close Mom is to the kids, and now she’s found a way to exclude her. Jennifer has stopped communicating with either of my parents. She declines invitations to family events at my parents’ house, and won’t invite them anywhere. She won’t tell them when the kids’ events are. Last week, Mom saw Jennifer at the grocery, and she wouldn’t look at her or say hello. Jennifer’s attitude is having an effect on my brother. He’s starting to behave the same way. This is awful for my mother and an injustice to the kids. Mom is too nice to say anything, and if I speak up, it will only make things worse. My older sister has told me that I will soon be excluded from any family event involving Jennifer if I don’t “change my ways.” I don’t understand what I have done wrong or how to fix it. Could you please give me some suggestions? -- Frustrated Dear Frustrated: We don’t know what you have “done wrong,” other than to respond to Jennifer in the same negative way she responds to you. But we can tell you that improving the relationship will require major effort from you, since Jennifer is unlikely to bother. Please talk to
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your older sister and ask her to explain what might help you get along better with Jennifer. Don’t criticize her. Be sincere. Do this for your mother’s sake, and see if anything works to get this sisterin-law to behave with more compassion. (And shame on your brother for permitting his wife to treat Mom this way.) Dear Annie I read the letter from “MotherIn-Law,” who regrets the way she treated her husband’s mother now that she is the recipient of her son’s wife’s disdain. I was happy to see you point out that many women have wonderful relationships with their mothers-in-law. I could not have asked for a better woman to fill this role in my life. My mother-in-law did an outstanding job raising her son and accepted me into her family with grace and love. Sadly, she developed Alzheimer’s and we had to watch a beautiful, active and engaging woman fall victim to the ravages of this insidious disease. It was heartbreaking to see this decline, but she was always happy to see us when we visited. She knew we belonged to her in some way. I learned a lot from her, and can only pray that I have the same type of relationship with my son’s wife when that day comes. -- Grateful Daughter-in-Law Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. You can also find Annie on Facebook at Facebook.com/ AskAnnies. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM
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ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20 Aries, expect quite a few opportunities to have fun this week. Just do not disregard any work or other personal responsibilities in the process. TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21 Taurus, an energy is growing between you and another person who recently entered your life. Others will soon begin to notice the sparks are flying. GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21 You are in a good position to help a friend or coworker this week, Gemini. Although the offer may not be immediately accepted, after time this person will seek you out. CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22 Cancer, while working on a big project, you may be frustrated by the pace others are working at. But exercise patience, as this is a task that requires considerable cooperation. LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23 Leo, make a good impression on everyone you meet this week by beginning your conversation with a smile. Remember, accepting others and being polite can help you make friends. VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22 Responsibilities at work leave you feeling more frazzled than before, Virgo. Remember to take a step away every so often so you can regroup and recharge. LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23 Libra, certain aspects of your life may prove a little topsy-turvy this week. This unpredictable period may change your perspective for the better. SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22 Scorpio, embrace a new responsibility for the challenge it presents. This is a unique opportunity to illustrate your ability to adapt and handle something new. SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21 Sagittarius, don’t expect to be surprised this week. You are locked in and can see whatever is coming long before it arrives. Use this to your advantage. CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20 Capricorn, take a step back if your approach to a problem is not leading to a solution. Some time away might provide the new perspective you need to find the answer after all. AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18 Aquarius, do not procrastinate when others request your feedback. Give a prompt answer and be definitive in your explanation so there is no chance for misinterpretation. PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20 After coming up with a few dead ends this week, you soon realize you have to take another approach, Pisces. Gemini can guide you.
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PC Roots Group Library Building Open: Every Saturday Sept-June 10:00am-12:00pm 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 www.peacecountryroots.ca
Sons of Norway Lodge # 79 meets at 6: 00 P.M. 2nd Tuesday of the month at (KPAC) Calvin Kruk Centre for The Arts, Room 204 (second floor). Address10401 10 St., Dawson creek, B.C.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Dawson Creek, B.C. on Monday, April 4, 2016. Any member of the public, who feels they may be affected by the proposed changes to the City of Dawson Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 4115, 2011, may comment at that time or may submit comments in writing for inclusion on the Council agenda. The proposed amendments are to comply with the new bylaw notice system. The sections regarding inspection, violations, offences and penalties are being moved from the Zoning Bylaw to the new Bylaw Notice Bylaw No. 4277 and a new enforcement section is being added to the Zoning Bylaw. Bylaw No. 4308, 2016 also proposes to repeal Zoning and Development Permit Fee and Procedure Bylaw No. 2123, 1098 which was missed when Bylaw 2599, 1987 was adopted. A copy of the proposed CITY OF DAWSON CREEK ZONING AMENDMENT (16-02) BYLAW NO. 4308, 2016 may be seen between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays at City Hall, 10105 - 12A Street, Dawson Creek, BC. Questions may be directed to the Director of Corporate Administration at (250)784-3600. Brenda Ginter, r0011217613 Director of Corporate Administration
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan Reference Number: CFI-PMP-2016-2021 Applicant: Chetwynd Forest Industries, a division of West Fraser Mills Contact: Hugo McLeod, Box 685, Chetwynd, BC (250) 614-4642 Notice is given that a draft Pest Management Plan has been prepared by the applicant to control forestry based competing vegetation using the principles of integrated pest management. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. The pesticides and application methods proposed under this plan include the following: Glyphosate
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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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DC Rentals 3-bedroom house with garage, $2000./mth 4-bedroom house, $2000./mth Suites also for rent 250-784-7260 Person to share cost of rent in DC, $650. includes utilities. 2 bedroom suites $1100. or !300. 250-784-7260 Renovated 3-Bedroom Modular Home: DC. +utilities. Available Immediately Consider Rent-toown: Reasonable downpayment 250-7197043
1215 General Employment Are you looking for some extra income? We are currently looking for DC CARRIERS in several areas. Interested? Contact Margot at 250-782-4888
Legal/Public 5520 Notices Vehicle to be sold after April 13, 2016 A 2000 Dodge Durango Grey 4DR. License: BC270M VIN: 1B4HS28Y0YF2 72825 Owner: Lennette Marie Pierce of Dawson Creek BC. Owing repairs of $1800.38 Please Contact: Canadian Tire: Dawson Creek 250-782-9552
Chronic Pain Self-Management Leader Training April 18th - 21st Are you a caring, compassionate person who would enjoy co-facilitating our peer-led, evidence-based Chronic Pain Self-Management workshops here in Dawson Creek? We’re currently building a small team of dedicated, community-focused volunteer Program Leaders to facilitate our 6 week / 2 ½ hours a week Chronic Pain Self-Management workshops in Dawson Creek. Our new program leaders will initially attend a comprehensive, 4-day training program in April. Upon completion, they will be Certified Chronic Pain Self-Management Program Leaders registered with the University of Victoria and Stanford University, who developed and maintain the UVic workshops. UVic Program Leaders are required to co-facilitate one workshop each year to remain certified. Most of our Northern BC leaders co-facilitate one or two chronic pain workshops a year. You should be comfortable and experienced working with diverse groups of people and be available to co-facilitate one or two workshops a year. Chronic pain experience either personally or as a caregiver or healthcare professional is highly desirable. If this fulfilling volunteer opportunity is well-suited to your experience, skills and interests, please apply on-line at www.selfmanagementbc.ca or call us at 1-866-902-3767 (toll free) for more information. r0021218347
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 THE MIRROR - l - B15
SPORTS Sportsman’s Club at Kin Arena for 3D archery this weekend Mike Carter
writer | dcreporter@dcdn.ca
DAWSON CREEK - 3D Indoor archery takes over the Kin Arena April 2 and 3. Over 100 archers planted their feet and let arrows fly at last year’s event. The Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club is hoping this year’s will be just as popular. “It’s just a fun shoot,” Joe Simlik, archery director with the Sportsmen’s Club told The Mirror. It’s the first tune-
up of the year for archery enthusiasts and hunters. Shooters are divided up by type of bow - compound or recurve - sex and age group. Ten stations will be set up around the bare rink floor with three targets per station, Simlik explained. Highest score from all three stations takes the prize for each category. Shooters will get 11 points for a bulls eye, descending from there to 10, eight and then five points for the outer
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rings. Zero points for a miss. Registration will go from 8 - 10 a.m., Saturday, the club says. The shooting can begin as soon as you have a group of four. The main event, the Men’s Bowhunter Open, will see an estimated 20 - 30 competitors, including Simlik himself. The events will wrap up on Sunday with trophies and prizes by noon or 1 p.m. dcreporter@dcdn.ca
Inviting Cottage ©Copyright Select Home Designs. All rights reserved. Plan No. TSS0750004 Total: 1,370 sq. ft. Main Level: 795 sq. ft.
WIDTH: 36’ - 0”
DEPTH: 47’ - 0”
Second Level: 575 sq. ft.
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This gorgeous getaway cottage has everything a vacation home needs: lots of outdoor living space, an open kitchen ideal for pancake breakfasts, and enough space for guests. On the main floor, the kitchen’s island offers bar seating for casual meals. Nearby, the great room opens up to the sundeck via French doors. A guest bedroom has use of a full bath. Upstairs, step out to your private balcony from the master bedroom to enjoy fresh breezes, or peer downstairs from the interior windows. Another bedroom and a full bathroom round out the level. PHOTOS BY BYRON HACKETT
Archers at last year’s 3D archery shoot tee up their shots in the Memorial Arena. This year’s event will take place at the Kin Arena April 2 and 3, with registration happening early in the morning on Saturday.
To see more details on this plan, visit www.eplans.com and enter the plan number above. Use advanced search features to browse thousands of other home designs, including bungalow, two-storey, multi-level, and cottage country homes. Order blueprints online or call 1-800-5288070 for more information on how to order and modify plans. Photo by Barbara Spaulding. Photographed homes may have been modified from the plans. r0011205117
B16 - l - THE MIRROR THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016
The Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club
l a l u a n u j n n A h 189t
presents the
Benefit “Clay Bird” Shoot in support of the
Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation
Sunday May 8,, 2016 At the Shooting Range at Riley’s Crossing! $20/section for 3 sections $50/person for team of 5
New Shooters Welcome!
Expert Safety Advice - Loaner Guns Available
, S R E E T N U L O V L L A G N I L L CA S R O S N S O R P S & S T N A P PARTICI
For more information contact:
250-784-7355
or email: dcdhfoundation@northernhealth.ca
Early 9 am Start 8:30 am Registration
Skeet, Trap and 5-Stand
Events
Men Women Teams Officers of the Courts Media Youth First Time Shooters Oilmen’s
Prizes for the Winners! BBQ Lunch will be available by donation
Introducing: Mini Sporting Clays Course
www.dcsc.ca