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Local teen to wear gunnysack dress to prom By Jennifer Fernandes A Fort St. John teenager is giving up her prom night one of the most special evenings in a young woman’s life to wear a beautiful dress and share in the spotlight with the rest of her peers - to help poverty stricken girls obtain their own educational dream in Niger, a country with the third lowest Human Development Index in the world. Kerri-Jo Fehr, a grade 12 student at North Peace Secondary School, age 17, plans to wear a prom dress made of gunnysack, or the kind of rough burlap material commonly used to store potatoes, in order to make a statement about the kind of excesses that sometimes occur in our society, and to draw attention to the better use of such occasions like raising money for charity. “I’m not saying don’t wear pretty dresses,” Fehr said, “but it’s a challenge to this kind of thinking, not a criticism.” Fehr explained that prom night, in her opinion, is a great way to speak for charity because it is a time when her and her peers are graduating with their whole lives ahead of them with many opportunities to make a positive impact on the community. “We were put in contact with this group in Niger

through a friend and I thought we’re spoiling ourselves once in a lifetime with prom, or so we think, because really we’re spoiling ourselves everyday in this country.” By wearing a gunnysack dress to prom, Fehr hopes to raise $10,000 towards the education of the girls who live in poverty as well as buy supplies and teach them skills such as sewing that would give them the ability to gain employment in the future. All the money raised will be directed to the vocational school for girls who are at risk of being sold into prostitution or being married off very young. At the school, the girls learn reading/writing, math and French in addition to money management skills and how to work with textiles such as knitting and sewing. This is not the first effort at raising money for Fehr who has also raised money for relief efforts in Haiti, and by filling shoeboxes with presents and shipping the boxes to people in Nicaragua. Urban Systems Ltd., a Fort St. John company stepped forward to honour Fehr’s charitable efforts Feb. 15 and presented her with a surprise $1,000 donation towards her goal. The company donated the funds through its foundation that earmarks funds for community giving, in particular youth and education, and that has previously assisted Big Brothers & Sisters as well as three communities in Uganda with water wells and schools. Locally, they have assisted the community garden and the women’s resources centre. If you would like contribute, cheques can be made payable to ‘Kerri-Jo’s Gunny Sack Prom’, and sent c/o of Jason Pederson, 8308 – 90 Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 6M3. A direct deposit can also be made to an account in the same name at the Fort St. John Credit Union.

Left to right – Kerri-Jo Fehr, Jake Hughson, Edward Stanford, Sara Pieper, Adam Greenwood, and Mike Himmel at Urban Systems Ltd in Fort St. John. The company surprised Kerri-Jo Fehr with a $1,000 cheque Feb. 15 as part of Urban Systems Foundation’s commitment to award funding to inspiring young people who focus on community giving. Kerri-Jo Fehr’s efforts will help girls in Niger obtain education and employment despite living in poverty-stricken conditions.

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By Jennifer Fernandes “I’m always delighted to accept money, especially for someone else,” said Mayor Bruce Lantz with a smile at a Feb. 15 press conference at the Pomeroy Sports Centre summing up the anticipation and excitement surrounding School District 60’s (SD60) million dollar plus contribution towards development of the ‘Energetic Learning Campus’. The new learning space at the Pomeroy Sport Centre will accommodate 200 plus students in grades 10 -12. Construction on the new classrooms is schedule to begin in April and be completed by September 2011. The unique partnership between the City of Fort St. John, SD60 and the Ministry of Education provides a workable solution and the flexibility to look at how Safe, Permenent best to enhance learning Hair Reduction opportunities for students. Works well with all hair Doug Boyd, SD60 types, Successful results with blonde and grey hair. Secretary-Treasurer for 1F For futher information, Peace River North, said re call our Certified wit e people are referring to Technicians for details. Pac h kag the cheque in shorthand e as payment on a 30-year lease but it is actually a contribution towards allowing SD60 the utilization of the facilities for the next 30 years. 10440 100 Street As SD60 Board of 250-787-1553

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B.C. drilling activity to increase in 2011, PSAC reports

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from 846 in 2008. Salkeld said a royalty review in Alberta in 2006/07 might have helped drive drilling activity up in British Columbia in 2008, and the lack of infrastructure and low gas prices due to an oversupply in the market contributed to activity slowing down in 2009 (567 wells) and 2010. PSAC is forecasting 592 more wells to be drilled in Canada in 2011 over the previous year, with the biggest increase (11 per cent) expected in Saskatchewan, mainly due to surging crude oil prices, forecasted at (US) $85/barrel. The average price of natural gas is forecast at (Cdn) $3.85 per million cubic feet. Salkeld said the price for natural gas remains challenging, adding some companies will barely break even in developing the resource, while others are investing in infrastructure and looking towards the future. He added that companies are anticipating the opportunity to export natural gas to energy-hungry Asia via

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PESTS allege current oil & gas legislation not concerned with public health risks

By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – A local landowners group expanded its call for a public inquiry into the gas leak that occurred in late 2009 near Pouce Coupe and for a broader investigation into whether current regulation of the oil and gas industry is adequately protecting public health. The Peace Environment and Safety Trustees Society (PESTS) is requesting the Minister of Health exercise discretion granted under Section 86 of the Public Health Act, which authorizes creation of a public inquiry to consider whether current law and policy grant officials sufficient authority to protect the public from a health hazard. “What we’re looking for is an official voice for health in planning, standard setting, regulation and monitoring,” said PESTS member Lois Hill. She said, with assistance from the Environmental Law Centre out of the University of Victoria, they reviewed the former and current legislation governing the industry in British Columbia and found it lacking in the area of public health. “Our lawyer went through the old Petroleum and Natural Gas Act and the new Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) and found absolutely no protection for public health,” she said. “Public health is not mentioned in either of these documents or the regulations.” Hill said current regulations are “vague and unenforceable” in many areas related to public health, such as protecting drinking water. She said some regulations, such as leak detection referenced in drilling regulations, only apply to new wells built after OGAA came into effect. The Oil and Gas Commission does not account for cumulative impacts to air and water quality when issuing permits for activities such as flaring, she said. Compliance and enforcement has been weak because of small fines and self-investigation, she added. The group’s report cites a number of examples from British Columbia, Alberta and elsewhere of incidents where gas leaks or explosion have caused death or se-

rious injury to people. Hill explained what cemented within 100 metres of high-pressure sour [containing hyPESTS’ concerns and prompted the call for a public drogen sulphide] gas facilities, a warning system that inquiry was the leak at a wellsite near Pouce Coupe on will give them an opportunity to get out. That kind of Nov. 22, 2009. She said they tried to have the impacts system is in place in parts of Alberta.” to health addressed – a woman reported experiencing PESTS were seeking the support of the Peace River damage to her throat, and death to one of her horses – Regional District board of directors on Jan. 27 to enbut no recourse was available under the current system. dorse their report before submitting it to the Ministry “The OGC’s response to our health concerns was re- of Health. Directors voiced their agreement with the ally one of the main points that made us unhappy with intent of the report and with the questions it raised, but the system. Commissioner (Alex) Ferguson told us pub- some were hesitant to endorse the entire report because lically that the OGC has neither the mandate nor the they did not agree with all of the findings, and the board expertise to investigate public health issues.” voted to write their own letter to the Province calling The emergency planning regulations under OGAA for the questions to be answered, including by calling a have not yet been released, and Hill said emergency public inquiry if necessary. planning needs to include the Northern Health AuthorIn response to a request for comment, a spokesperson ity and the Ministry of Health as full partners. She said for the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations, which in Alberta, companies are required to have a signed let- oversees the OGC, said new regulations under OGAA ter from the regional health authority in the locations were introduced last year to protect public health and they are operating, “and that specifies what the compa- the environment, including requiring the installation of nies responsibilities are, what the health authority’s re- automated systems to isolate a well, continuously monisponsibilities are, and how they expect communication tored hydrogen sulphide detection and alarm systems to take place.” and other equipment. Current legislation should include provisions to reThe Minister of Environment is also able review the quire companies to disclose the potential risks of activi- impacts of the decisions made by the Commission. ties when notifying or consulting with landowners, she We have just received the letter from the UVIC Enviadded. ronmental Law Society and the Peace Environment and “The landowner is expected to sign a legal document Safety Trustees Society, and are currently reviewing it. agreeing to lease their land with no knowledge of the A statement from the Ministry of Health stated risk that may be involved. The only things required by PESTS’ report is currently under review, and that the regulation are talk of quality of life – dust, noise, traf- ministry will continue to work with Northern Health, fic.” the OGC and the other appropriate ministries to conShe said setback distances for wells near homes have tinue to protect public health during any oil and gas renot changed, and the changes that were made last year source development in the province. to setbacks around schools are not included in current legislation, but rather as a separate directive by the OGC. DEVELOPMENT OF A “We need a warning system for resident living PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP)

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I can say that the moments the upcoming production of The Michelle – Dirt to biking, snow boarding, making welding inspector SarahMonologues. has an upcoming in Prince George ononMarch be immediately before Pow and after surgery of theof most difficult Vagina This concert benefit show is taking place Marchso5 this at themay North Connie – Activist, Wow the dancer and were proudtwo woman the Bigstone aPeace perfect time for him to meet her. I spoke with Conan and said I would try moments of my life. Immediately after the surgery, I made the choice write Cultural Centre. Tickets are on sale now for $20 each and can be picked Cree Nation; Kaylen – World-traveling, Spanish-speaking, 6’2” tonewly to help him as much as I can. I am hoping that with us publishing his story, a bucket list. And meeting Sarah was one of the items on my list. up at the Cultural Centre or at the Women’s Centre. minted Bachelor of Science; Erin – Drama major turned social worker with somehow we can make thisishappen During my second I had dreamKristin that I met Sarah on stage. I sat By Brent Hodson The Vagina Monologues made upfor ofConan. a varying number of monologues read “community” pumpingsurgery through her aveins; – Fun-loving, outdoorsy to admit thatofI women. admire Conan as hethere is a fine example of someone who on the piano bench next to herinstructor; she sang Jen her –wonderful song Angel. When byI ahave varying number This year, are over 14 volunteer thespians massage practitioner and yoga Graphic designer, blogger andI shows us what we can accomplish in our life. With the everyday goings on woke up I felt much better and I knew that my surgery and life were to be that will help create a hilarious and dazzling stage performance. Each woman FSJ native, who fell in love with a Kiwi; Barb – Health and wellness expert and and life taking different roads to get there, Conan shows us that keeping your goals in successful. Other things on that list are: will give her own spin on this classic performance. If you saw it last year, come see it again Board Member of the Women’s Centre; Sam – Teacher from Newfoundland who loves mind willbekeep you on your way to achieve them. 1. Meet Rick whichPam I did two years ago Health Inspector with a penchant for as it will different. volunteering andHansen, Taekwondo; – Environmental Below is the letter Conan sent me. is Please it andonhelp Conan with meethundreds his idol of in women’s 2. To see Europe,Mel which I also have done by being the needs, first, disabled from The story of the Vagina Monologues that itread is based interviews advocacy; – Teacher of children with special and our student most veteran anyway you can. UNBC to go to international exchange. I studied in Sweden for four months and women from across the world, and from these interviews came the different one- acts that volunteer; Linda – Comedienne, craftswoman and lover of all things New Age; Randelle –I Whom to Amsterdam (where Mark Rutte who Sonya is the Prime Minister ofand the fillTothe show.It May Each Concern: act creates a chance to celebrate women through laughter while also also Yogatraveled instructor, small business owner,I met and first-time actress; – Business owner My name the is Conan Winkelmeyer, andface I amtoday. student here, in Prince George at UNBC. Netherlands) Ireland. showcasing hardships that many still proud mother and of two… with another one on the way! I am looking have a meeting Sarah McLachlan’s manager withand thecelebration goal to meet 3. DealFort with St. my fear - thisResource one has notSociety yet by done I am in the works to This year’stoproduction marks with the 7th annual fundraising campaign of The Johnof heights Women’s has butbeen around since Sarah when she visits Prince George on Mar. 3.. go sky driving next year or so fingers cross. the V-Day movement. The V-Day movement was created to bring awareness and to end 1981. The society was created, as there was a concern about the lack of resources I am a against 21 year-old man lived in the north for all my life. I am also a person and 4. Get a tattoo that represents me (which in Amsterdam). violence women andwho girlhas worldwide. choices available to women in theI did North. This centre was born out of who struggles with my disability (cerebral that palsyviolence or CP) against and have had two in these 5. Live my dream being on a TV show aswomen’s a guest star. V-Day’s mission is simple. It demands women andsurgeries girls must needs. They ofalso operate a 12-unit shelter here in Fort St. John. my Theonce first asurgery I was Thisthesurgery 6. centre One day able of to information go from twoforcrutches to oneItcrutch to information one cane toavailable walking end.lifetime: To do this, year, inhappened February,when March, andthree April,years Eve old: Ensler, creatorhas of The is abesource any women. features left scars that will never heal because there was a mistake and unknowingly to everyone without anything in my lifetime. I am down to one crutch so it is a goal in process. The Vagina Monologues allows groups around the world to produce a performance through books, pamphlets and access to the Internet. They will also provide referrals to in room,asthe anesthetic did not by work so I felt painful moment. This other 7. Meet myorgreatest idol Sarah McLachlan songseven havemore given of the the operating play, as well other works created V-Day, andevery use the proceeds for local agencies servicesfemale that may help support you. Thewhose centre does andme to had a greatprojects enoughand impact that itthat is my first memory as aagainst child. Even with painful during times individual programs work to end violence women andthis girls, often strength learn more abouthard them, you can check them out online at www.fsjwrs.ca or you can call memory I am stillcrisis thankful because it has as helped shapeinwho am today. I plan use 250-787-1121. So that is my story of why I want to meet Sarah McLachlan and why I want to meet shelters and rape centers. What began one event NewI York City in 1998totoday my experience to help kids with disabilities and kids at risk by opening a summer camp her in order answer questions they may haveCentre or justfor to includes over 5,400 V-Day events annually. 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Water rates deemed immoral

HST not a help to government

Editor, So now we finally know. Included in our water rates are Property Taxes. After more than two years it has finally been admitted. The City has no jurisdiction to charge us Property Taxes. By blatantly ignoring a Resolution by City Council which is still in effect, these water rates are no longer just amoral, they are ILLEGAL. We need to have them readdressed and the only way it will happen is if we show a united front. We urge everyone not to pay their water bills. If nobody pays them they will at least have to be discussed. The City say we do not have a voice, Let us show them that we do. The Resolution states very clearly that the airport is to be charged the same rates as the city for water and sewer. By our calculation we have already been charged for around 5 years of water!! An interesting point is that the builders and developers of the town, who are the major contributors to the weakening infrastructure problem, when requested for a fee for each home built, towards the infrastructure; they were invited to a special meeting to discuss it. They went to the meeting, declined to pay the fee and it was immediately squashed. A Two day wonder. Were we ever invited to a meeting, all of us, to discuss anything? Even the Area Site C Director was not invited to discuss anything, the water and sewer rates were simply implemented. When it was requested that we put in water meters, it was supposed to be for eco reasons, obviously it was seen as a cash grab and we were charged accordingly. A Presentation was made by the Airport Subdivision and then one by the City. What was the outcome –NOTHING! We have been treated with disrespect all the way through!! We have been told we are not residents we have no rights we must do as the City says and this applies to all Rural residents. Well guess what we have !! Heather and Bill Goss, Fort St. John

Editor, Kevin Falcon,B.C Liberal premier candidate,says the HST is a good idea. He thinks British Columbians would support it if it was reduced to 10 per cent. British Columbians should not support it at all. It is a revenue neutral tax so it does not help us or our governments. All it does is transfer a huge chunk of the tax burden from rich companies and corporations(many of them became rich by extracting our free resources)on to Canadians that are already having difficulty putting food on the table. Our middle class is disappearing because of so called free enterprise(this is where Canada supplies foreign corporations with unlimited free resources),free trade,corporate tax cuts and many other Conservative policies. Much of the middle class is already gone so the HST is a direct transfer of much of the tax burden from the super rich to the poor. This will further reduce the middle class.This is a very unhealthy economic situation. In a healthy economy the middle class is much larger than the rich and poor classes and is the major tax payer and economic driver. Canada now has a grossly un-even distribution of wealth. Food bank usage is the highest it has been since the Great Depression. The global economic down-turn is not responsible for these problems. These problems were evident before the latest recession occured. They have all been caused by Conservative policy,allowing our country to be governed by corporations and grossly one-sided trade agreements. The HST will further exacerbate the deterioration of our nation. The HST is a giant step down the wrong road. The rich companies and corporations must be made to pay a fair price for what they are taking. They do not need a tax break. Mr. Falcon says B.C. was built by past Premiers who had vision. Unfortunately our recent Premier had the wrong vision for our province and our Prime Minister had and currently has the wrong vision for Canada. They are allowing Canada to be totally controlled by the U.S. and the unconscionable greed of it’s corporations. If Canada is to survive as a sovereign nation we must replace these governments with ones that will work in the best interests of our country and our people. Ed Pitt, Dawson Creek,B.C.

‘Referendum B’ a waste of time and money Editor, My business barely dodged another flood, after yet another water main break on 95 Avenue. Numerous business’s on our street has suffered floods, road closures due to repairs, an ice covered street and water shutoffs. This has gone on for five years and a permanent repair needs to be done as soon as the ground thaws out. Town infastructure is more important than wasting

council time on the the current anti-flouride campaign. City council needs to look after the city’s needs, not health motions put forward by and supported by local anecdotes, bogus Internet sites and soothsayer scare information. If the city must meddle in something they know nothing about, then bring in actual medical experts such as local doctors or the Ministry of Health. Listen to the experts and be done with it, much the same as I expect the

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Editor: staff, and has been able to recruit experienced leaders in many departments. The NLC president By Linda Selby and Ryba What The Ken past five and a half years in the PeaceChildren Country asLearn President and They CEO ofLiveleadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them. Welcome to our new column! As College parentshave andbeen very fulfilling. By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. Further, the clarity of the College's vision is attracting experienced professionals Northern Lights bids farewell teachers, we would like to share some information children live with theyposition learn toiscondemn. who want to contribute to an organization that "knows where it is going". The potential I noted for NLCIfwhen I decided to criticism, apply for this

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As teachers we benefit by and If children liveof with fear, theyinlearn to be apprehensive. and to spreading the word on the benefits of this innovative educational initiative. Gas Centre Excellence Fort St. John, coaches, having children with positive skills and emotions that allows If children liveLights with College security, they its learn to have faith inveryteachers, I have been impressedhockey by the passion forpoliticians, learning thesepolice, leadersbusiness bring to the Northern to fulfil brand that children are learning from all ofsolutions our every enable them to do well with their school work, build asthemselves andCollege™. in those about them. table, but also forpeople) their continuing commitment to finding learning for the B.C.'s Energy day examples. IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO RAISE friendships and make contributions to the school and If NLC children live withtopity, they the learn to feelyouth sorry forregion. of the is committed providing skilled AI CHILD! community. Society benefits from having productive workers themselves. Over the years, have received support and encouragement from local politicians, for these expanding industrial sectors We would like totheuse the messages this poem and contributing citizens. OUR CHILDREN ARE If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence. including: Senator Richard Neufeld, former Minister ofinEnergy, Minesasand and supporting the economic development of February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm a framework ourMember column. timefor wePrince will Georgetake OUR FUTURE. If children live with to feel shy. Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, for former of Each Parliament the region. Given theridicule, scope ofthey thelearn industrial Rycroft Community Hall oneLekstrom, of theseMLA messages andRiver talk about what it means in of The principles and practices of Raising Healthy expansion If childreninlive approval, theypart learn themselves. River; Blair for Peace South and former Minister ourwith region, a major of to mylike Peace 5208 47th Avenue practice. We will give practical advice on what we can Capable Children are-relevant to all types of families. role If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy. at the College was to build capacity Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River AB TOH 3A0 do tolike create healthy, capable children.municipal and regional This includesRycroft, one-parent families; two parent through If children live withwith sharing, learn generosity. North. And I would to acknowledge the exceptional partnerships otherthey post-secondary Agenda:foster families, same sex *** families, blended families, If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty. leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, and institutions and industry, and to ensure that 1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for the financial Dr. Linda is the new Regional Chairdemonstrated for the parents, If children live with acceptance, theysupports learn to live. year end. extended families etc. The principles and funding Regional District Boards. I was Selby impressed by the quality of leadership provided by the government 2) To elect Directors of the Association. Peace River-Liard Region of the University of Northern practices are relevant also for teachers, community If children live with tolerance, they learn patience. by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you to all the breadth and depth of needed programming. 3) To appoint an auditor of the Association. British Columbia based in Fort College St John.onShe is aplanning mother,that workers, children and teen organizations, family IfIchildren live with recognition, learn itfor is being good to 4) To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before willing to work with Northern Lights joint knew Northern Lights College wasthey a "classy" the meeting. teacher and researcher who has worked at all educational services, care givers, education and social welfare institution have a goal. when the first person to welcome benefits the region. elementary school through university. administrators and support workers. If children live with honesty, they The College’slevels Boardfrom of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported melearn to truthfulness. my Dr. Ken Ryba is an education consultant and We would like to start by sharing a well-known If children live with fairness, they learn justice. of this support new job was me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative basedand in Fort St. John. He has a wide range poem with you. Dr. Dorothy Law Noite, a famous If children live with friendliness, learn theand world is a thatpsychologist pleased the original Board succeeding Boards provided progressive the theyformer of experience in training educational psychologists and to educator and child development specialist wrote nice place in which to live. President, Jim direction and encouraged innovation. I am particularly proud that we continued teachers. mandate His areas writingeducation and research are inofspecial this some years ago. The modern world may have © 1972-2000, Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. ofof providing for quality life in the Kassen. He focus on the fundamental behavior management, child development, Dorothy states that her hopecommitted is that “it 25 servesregion, as a guide changed in many ways, but this poem reminds us that and that education, we were responsive to requests by industry for new programming. 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To add your voice, attend a public open house in a community near you.* Community

Date

Time

Location

Victoria

Wednesday, March 9

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Hotel Grand Pacific

Campbell River

Thursday, March 10

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Coast Discovery Inn & Marina

Vancouver

Tuesday, March 15

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

SFU Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue

Abbotsford

Wednesday, March 16

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Clearbrook Community Centre

Kamloops

Thursday, March 17

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Ramada Kamloops

Terrace

Tuesday, March 22

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Terrace Sportsplex

Prince George

Wednesday, March 23

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Ramada Hotel Prince George

Fort St. John

Thursday, March 24

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Quality Inn Northern Grand

Vernon

Tuesday, March 29

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Best Western Vernon Lodge

Castlegar

Wednesday, March 30

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Castlegar & District Community Complex

Fort Nelson

Thursday, March 31

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Woodlands Inn

Cranbrook

Thursday, April 7

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort & Convention Centre

*Please check bchydro.com/irp for any potential revisions to this schedule. Dates are subject to change without notification.

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AGRICULTURE

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Homestead Aerial showcases Peace region farms in photos

Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Jones‘MILE & VoldZERO Auction Co. Ltd. DAWSON CREEK Vold, AUCTION CITY’

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Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don

Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 MARKET REpORT FEbRUARY 17, 2011 CATTLE REPORT SLAUGHTER CATTLE On Thursda, February 27, 2011 300 head of cattle went thur our ring SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows 60.00-69.00

395 head of cattle went through the ring of Dawson Creek Action on July 8, 2010 D3 - D4 Cows 52.00-60.00 SALES EVERY THURSDAY!

Holstein Cows D1 - D2 Cows Heiferettes D3 - D4 Cows Bologna Bulls Holstein Cows Feeder Bulls Heiferettes Good Bred Cows Bologna Bulls Good Bred Heifers Feeder Bulls Milk Cows Good Bred Cows Cow/ Calf Pairs (younger) Good Bred Heifers Cow/ Calf Pairs (older) Cow/ Calf Pairs Older Cows Milk Cows

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Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 115.00-122.25 Heifers Good Feeder Feeder Steers Steers 700 1000lbs lbsPlus: Plus: N/A Heifers Good 116.00-127.50 Heifers Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 125.00-141.00 Heifers Good Feeder Feeder Steers Steers 500 800 lbs lbs Plus: Plus: 92.00-100.00 Heifers Good 147.00-159.00 Heifers Good Feeder Feeder Steers Steers 400 700 lbs lbs Plus: Plus: 102.00-108.00 Heifers Heifers Good 152.00-166.00 Good Feeder Feeder Steers Steers 300 600 lbs lbs Plus: Plus: 110.00-118.00 Heifers Heifers Good 150.00-165.00 Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 115.00-125.00 Heifers Saturday, March 19, 2011 Best of Beef Bull Sale 2pm Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 110.00-125.00 Heifers Beaverlodge Ag Barns, Beaverlodge, Alberta Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: None Heifers

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS

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By Jennifer Fernandes Calgary-based Homestead Aerial is coming to the Peace region to showcase their aerial photo selection of local properties and farms dating back to the 1950’s to 2000 on Mar. 7 in the Totem Mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Mar. 8 in the Dawson Creek Mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Mar. 10 - 12 at the Peace Country Classic in Grande Prairie. Owner Kim Bessette’s p r e v i o u s b u s i n e s s experience was in sales but he grew up in a farming community and recognized the value of aerial photos of farms. In 1993 when he and partner Eileen Deringer purchased the company from the previous owner who was set to retire, the antique print library was sitting dormant in Kelowna. “We thought the value of people being able to research and purchase a copy of the original farm site would generate a lot of interest as a lot of people never realized that these images were still available,” Bessette said. “Most people think that you need to call and set up an appointment or request them to shoot the farmyard but this company shot everything on speculation starting from 1953 and was based out

of Edmonton.” Bessette said the company’s salespeople would sell the images throughout the region and depending on the crop production in the 1950’s, sales were either strong or weak. “We have stories where farmers would have purchased the photo and then write back to the company and cancel because of crop failure— keep in mind that some of the sales were only $10,” Bessette said With the lack of aerial restrictions in years past, pilots were able to fly low and capture properties in amazing detail showing people, Contributed photo equipment and buildings clearly. Homestead Aerial’s library consists of over 600,000 photos dating from 1953 to 2001 and it is the oldest library of its kind with photos covering Alta., Manitoba, B.C. and P.E.I. The staff performs all the enlarging of photos from the original negatives and all images are complete with frame, glass and year-plate. “We’re a family run business with two employees who sometimes pack up portions of the library and bring them to the community so people can have a chance to stop in, bring the land location or directions from the closest small town and we should be able to locate the photo you need,” Bessette said.

Hired Equipment Registration Peace District

The Peace District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its hired equipment list for the 2011/12 fiscal year.

Any individuals or companies not registered in 2010, but wishing to have equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office either in person or by phone to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Equipment can only be registered in one area, and seniority is not transferable between areas. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. The deadline for new registrations for the 2011/2012 fiscal year is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011. Late registrations will be accepted, but will be put at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed. Register by March 18, 2011 at: Peace District Office 10003 110th Avenue, Suite 300, Fort St. John or call District Clerk, Chrystal Jones at 250 787-3315 to have the forms faxed or e-mailed to you

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The Mayor’s Report - Dawson Creek In the City of Dawson Creek, it is starting out to be a very exciting year for the community. We are seeing overwhelming support for the completion of the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts, which is scheduled to be opened at the end of this year. This, along with all our

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Feb. 20 - 26 is Freedom-to-Read Week: exercise your right This week is Freedom-to-Read Week (Feb. 20 - 26). Each year this national event is organized in an effort to encourage Canadians to think about their intellectual freedoms. Every year in Canada, books and magazines are stopped at the border, and many more are taken off the shelves at

libraries, schools and bookstores. Censorship has been taking place for millennia. Historically it was viewed as a way to control the information that was accessible to citizens. After all, knowledge is power. Think about how different our view of the past might be if we didn’t have access to books such as The Diary of Anne Frank and Spycatcher. If people throughout history didn’t stand up to censorship, we may not know about classic authors such as John Steinbeck, D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce or Ernest Hemingway. Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species was banned for his new (1859) scientific views on evolution.

Even children’s books haven’t been safe from the censors. Stories we have all heard of such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland, Benjamin Bunny, The Rabbits’ Wedding and even Mickey Mouse himself have been banned in various regions over the past 50 years. “Books won’t stay banned. They won’t burn. Ideas won’t go to jail. In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost. The only sure way against bad ideas is better ideas. The source of better ideas is freedom. The surest path to wisdom is liberal education.” - Alfred Whitney Griswold. For more information about Freedom-to-Read Week visit www.freedomtoread.ca.

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WEAVER SALE YARD • RYCROFT, AB • INTERNET BIDDING PRELIMINARY LISTING - TRUCKS: 2001 Mack t/a gravel truck, 460 Mack eng, gravel box, air ride, 400,000 km • 1996 IHC t/a truck, Cat C15 eng, 18 spd, 46k rears, sleeper • 1991 IHC 4700 crew cab s/a flatdeck truck, Navistar 360 eng, 253,000 km • TRAILERS: 1991 Trail Tech 35 ft. dual wheel t/a equip trailer, spring ride, 22.5 tires, ramps, wood deck • (2) 2000 Trojan t/a gravel pups, AB cert. • (3) 1999 Midland tridem gravel trailers, cross dump, Model H1638CULX, 50,000 kgs, air ride • 1981 Nahanni t/a gravel trailer, blue, BC reg. • 1975 t/a gravel trailer, BC reg. • P/U’s, CARS and RECREATION: 2002 Dodge 2500 4wd reg cab pickup, long box, auto, gas, 155,000 km • 2003 Chev 2500 E-cab 4wd pickup • 1981 Ford F-150 S-cab 4wd p/u, dual fuel • 1991 Jeep Cherokee 4wd SUV, gray • 1981 Pontiac Parisienne 4 door car, 80,000 km, good cond • 2007 Cougar 27.5 ft. holiday trailer, slide, air, awning, used one month, stored inside, BC reg. • 25 ft. alum river boat, 350 Kodiak, recent motor and jet pump replaced, t/a trailer • TRACTORS: IHC 1266, cab, duals, dual pto • IHC 300 gas tractor, pto, hyd • Ford 5000 diesel, 3 pt, pto, front blade • TILLAGE: Kverneland 12 btm plow • JD 335 30 ft. tandem disc • JD 680 41 ft. d/t cult, mtd harrows, NH3 kit with raven controls • Morris 32 ft. vibrashank cult, mt. harrows • 2000 Brandt 5000 Commander 50 ft. heavy harrow • SEEDING: 2001 JD 1820 60 ft. s/s air drill, 7" spacing, 3" rubber packers, JD 1900 430 bu. 3 comp. tbh tank, extra meter roll • 2001 Bourgault 40 ft. air drill, 3225 tbh tank, 8” spacing, 3rd tank, s/s, rubber packers, Haukaas markers • 1997 Flexi-Coil 6000 30' air drill, disc openers, 1720 tbt tank • JD 9350 20 ft. hoe drills, grass • U-Bilt 16 ft. drill fill tank • Simonson 6 ton fert spreader • HAY and LIVESTOCK: NH 855 round baler • Hay rake • 1995 MacDon 920 16' hay header • 38 ft. t/a hay trailer • Peaceland 5 bale feeders • Hi-hog 3 bale feeder • Portable loading chute • AUGERS: Brandt 13x70 ft. swing auger, 540 pto • Sakundiak 10x60 ft. swing auger • Brandt 8x35 ft. s/p auger, 18 hp Honda engine • SHOP TOOLS and MISC: Brouwer Hitchhiker 3600 forklift, diesel, 1130 hours • Tool chests, drill press • 7 ft. 3 pth cult • 3 Unused Magnum Plus and Gold 4000 psi hot water pressure washers, 15 hp gas engines • Partial list only.

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JERRY THIRD • APRIL 23

TUES. APR. 12, 2011 • UNRESERVED EQUIPMENT AUCTION Weaver Sale Yard, Rycroft, AB TUES. APR. 19, 2011 • Ken, Verna, Alex Grotkowski Sexsmith, AB SAT. APR. 23, 2011 • Jerry and Helen Third, Hythe, AB SAT. APR. 30, 2011 • The Estate of John Albert Platt Valhalla Centre, AB SAT. MAY 7, 2011 • The Estate of Gordon Stasow Nampa, AB SAT. JUNE 4, 2011 • Don and Louise Naturkach Nampa, AB

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Local councilor seeking to be region’s advocate in Ottawa

Projects Supported by the Province of BC for Peace River North Since 2009

FORT ST JOHN AND AREA

FORT NELSON • $187 million to upgrade the Sierra Yoyo Desan Road to access the Horn River Basin. • $400,000 for the Drinking Water Quality, Security of Supply and Energy Eﬃciency project. • $5 million for the construction of a new recreation complex. • $6,000,000 for paving of Highway 77. • $600,000 for the construction of a 4.6 km Community Trail.

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• $400,000 for the construction of a new arena.

Fair Share Funds Over and Above All Grants Fort Saint John Taylor Hudson’s Hope Area B Area C

2009

2010

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Pat Pimm

MLA Peace River North

HUDSON’S HOPE

• Substantial construction on the $297.9 million new Fort St. John Hospital and Residential Care project. • $2.2 million to upgrade approximately 4.9km of existing side road (Toews and Daneluk Roads). • $2.75 million toward the first-time hard surfacing of 5 km of Ferry Road and patch paving of the Milligan, Beaton River, Beaton Park, Prespatou and Buick Creek roads. • Provided over $1.8 million to support a range of programs for the Fort St. John Child Centre. • Providing approximately $940,000 for eight aﬀordable apartments through the Seniors' Rental Housing (SRH) program. • Contributed $15 million to the $44-million Pomeroy Sports Centre. • $4,200,000 for the construction of twin trunk main to existing sewer main, North sanitary lagoon. • $1,700,000 for waste water treatment plan upgrades, South Lagoon. • $500,000 for the construction of a community trail. • $4,200,000 for the 100th Avenue Expansion. • $5.5 million toward construction of classrooms in Pomeroy Sport Centre.

FORT ST JOHN TAYLOR

HUDSON’S HOPE • $330,000 for arena heat recovery system. • $3,600,000 for the Beryl Prairies Road improvements and sealcoating.

Office: 10104, 100th St. Fort St. John, BC, V1J 3Y7 Phone: (250) 263–0101 Email: Pat.Pimm.MLA@leg.bc.ca Website: www.PatPimmMLA.bc.ca

elect their nominee on Mar 7. The NDP have nominated Lois Boone, who served as MLA for Prince George North/Prince George-Mount Robson from 1986 to 2001. Hilary Crowley is running for the fourth time in the riding as the Green Party’s candidate. A federal Liberal candidate has not come forward yet.

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party’s direction on policy, specifically in the area of getting tougher on crime. She counts a couple of high-profile conservative politicians as inspirations, including former Reform/Canadian Alliance MP Deborah Grey. “She’s one of my all time heroes. She’s a woman who went into politics and managed to maintain not only her character, but her sense of humour, and to me that’s extremely important.” She said before he was prime minister, John Diefenbaker used to come to the restaurant her family owned in Saskatchewan and would talk to her and tell her stories. “One of things he said is, ‘I don’t campaign, I just visit with people,’ and that’s what I’m doing – I’m just meeting people, talking with them and listening.” Although it would be unprecedented for the riding, Schembri said she doesn’t see being a woman as a disadvantage to being elected. “I believe that the Northeast isn’t an old-boys club,” she said. “I believe the Northeast is made up of intelligent, thinking individuals, and when they hear something that appeals to them – a new or different way of thinking – and they see something that will benefit this riding, they’re going to get onboard.” Conservative party members in Prince-George will

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By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – Tumbler Ridge district councilor Jerrilyn Schembri is seeking to bring a different approach to federal politics in her bid to represent the Prince GeorgePeace River riding in Parliament. Schembri, who is running for the Conservative party nomination among five other candidates, said she is not running on an issues-based platform. She said she is happy to share her opinions about specific issues, but she believes that is not the job of an MP. “I don’t want to stand up and tell you what I think and what I believe, because realistically that’s not that important,” she said. “My job as a politician, as an MP, would be to represent the needs and wants of this riding, not my own needs.” She said she is running on her experience as an advocate and problem-solver in the community. “What I always tell people is I’m not issues-driven, I’m solution-focused.” Schembri is serving her second term as district councilor. She said her first job in Tumbler Ridge was working with severe-behaviour children at the high school for several years. She also trained in emergency management and has done work developing emergency management plans and responding to disasters, and has worked in victims’ services with the RCMP. She said the common thread to her experience has been advocacy, and she believes she can bring that advocacy to a higher level in Ottawa. “Part of advocacy is training negotiations and mediations, that’s part of the education I have. I’m a person who is able to sit down and come to solutions and places of understanding.” She added her time as a district councilor has allowed her to make strong connections in the communities in the riding, and she will rely on those connections with people in all walks of life to inform her decisions should she be elected. Schembri said she has studied the Conservative party’s policies and principals and is in agreement with the

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• Providing approximately $945,000 to development of eight aﬀordable apartments for the Seniors' Rental Housing program. • $2,300,000 for upgrades to the local road program. • $400,000 for the sewage treatment plant upgrade.

Since I was elected, I have been doing all I can to bring projects in to the riding of Peace River North to create jobs for our residents and build communities for our families. We’ve made a lot of progress and the North is positioned to lead the province of British Columbia into the 21st century. Let’s do it together. Stop by my office or send me a note to let us know how we can support your community. Thanks for your support, Pat

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Singer Sienna Dahlen returns home to perform at Spirit art fesitval By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – The month-long Spirit Dawson Creek Arts Festival rolled on last week with a variety of events for arts enthusiasts. Singer Sienna Dahlen returned to her hometown for an intimate show at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre on Feb. 18. Her beautiful and haunting voice was backed up by the rich and intricate melodies of Dave Restivo on piano. The duo performed some of Dahlen’s previous work and debuted a couple of unrecorded songs. The last time she played in Dawson Creek was in April 2009, and she spent much of the last two years performing and recording music in Europe. Dahlen collaborated

on two new albums released last year – one recorded with jazz pianist Mads Baerentzen and his ensemble in Denmark, and the other with long-time friend and drummer, Karl Junnuska, and his sextet in France. She said each group is uniquely challenging and exciting, as in Jannuska’s group she is often playing the role of a wordless vocalist, using her voice as an instrument in unison with the others, while in Baerentzen’s group it’s more of a lead singer role. “Both situations are really rewarding. It’s a lot of fun – I love being able to combine traveling with playing music.” She added she hopes to return to Paris in May to record some more of the material she had written with Junnuska,

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Progress continues on the The Blizzards Bike Club rolling on through 2011 If you are interesting in some fun and want to learn Fort St. John Hospital and how to bike in a recreational atmosphere, the Blizzards are for you! Residential Care project The club schedule, news and events are available at www.ferrisfastcycles.com under ‘Upcoming Events’ or for more information call 250-785-3711.

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Contributed by Pat Ferris, Ferris Fast Cycles The Blizzard Bike Club announced its 2011 race calendar this week with 103 road, mountain, duathlon and cyclocross events available. The first event takes place Mar. 6 with the tough, early season Baldonnel road race. The Blizzards will defend their Challenge Cup against Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek in nine races held throughout the year. The club is in its 29th year having started in 1982. In 2010 the club had a total of 84 members. There is a $40 annual membership to take part in fun cycle events that will also get you fit.

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The Fort St. John Hospital and Residential Care project, shown in this aerial photograph, is on schedule and within budget, with all design requirements now complete. Project Director Tom Sparrow said while the building and Fort St. John’s winter climate have created some challenges, the project partners are pleased with the progress of the construction to-date.

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Community-minded artist provides space, support for local groups In a small, rural community like Hudson’s Hope, it can be a challenge to provide the resources expected in larger centres. The infrastructure is by necessity smaller. Despite this, Hudson’s Hope’s arts groups, artists and non-profit groups have found their place and a space in the Pearkes Centre, a cultural centre owned and operated by Patricia Markin, an artist herself. When she and her family purchased the building in 2004, Markin envisioned the Pearkes Centre as a venue for art education, modelled upon summer art schools successfully operated in other cities. It became quickly apparent, however, that more than a tourist-driven art education program, Hudson’s Hope needed a functional and versatile space for existing arts and not-forprofit groups. Markin was not so committed to her vision that she couldn’t adapt to make the Pearkes Centre, originally built as a school in 1969 and something of a Hudson’s Hope landmark, a true community cultural centre, housing art studios, drama groups, dance and karate classes, and arts groups. The Pearkes Centre hosts the annual “Jam at the Dam” music festival, held the first weekend in July, and The Arts and Cultural Society on the Edge (TACSOTE) holds the Regional Juried Art Exhibition at the Pearkes Centre every few years. In addition to operating the Pearkes Centre, Markin is a member of both TACSOTE, Hudson’s Hope’s community arts council and the Peace-Liard Regional Arts Council. Her interest in the arts extends as well to creating art, and Markin regularly participates in art workshops, as she has a passion for many different types of artistic media, loving the “learning and experimenting” stage of studying art. In 2005, Markin began submitting her paintings in the Regional Juried Art Exhibition, held annually in the Peace-Liard region, and the experience motivated her to pursue painting more actively, particularly painting with acrylic paints, continuing to submit to the regional juried show, where she has seen her work recognized by the jurors and the community. Her painting “Concrete Totem” was purchased by the Peace River Regional District for their permanent collection, while “She” was purchased by a Hudson’s Hope womens’ group and now hangs in the Pearkes Centre. Markin’s paintings explode with colour. Her gestural style is suited to larger paintings - “I love to be able to stretch right out.” Friend and fellow artist Janis Herbison rents studio space in the Pearkes Centre, and as Markin’s own studio is housed in the centre as well, it is not surprising that the two artists occasionally collaborate, and together have created several murals for

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the district. She and Herbison designed and painted two murals in the Hudson’s Hope school, one in the lobby that stands twenty feet high, and two walls in the Strong Start classroom featuring local themes and history. Currently, Markin and Herbison are working on a mural for the Hudson’s Hope swimming pool, this one a nature scene. As Markin herself says, in a small community, the number of people interested in and available to get involved in the arts is not large. However, this also means that in a small community, one person can make a big difference.

March 10 “Going for Baroque” noon hour musical performance by Pia Schurek and Andrew Ho at Cups Tea & Cakes March 18 Ben Heppner concert, Unchagah Hall Fort St. John February 24, 25, 26 “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” performance by Stage North at the North Peace Cultural Centre

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Matthew Logging a contract for forest fuelattention reductionif in nearly hectares – encompassing about 700 She said there one was time sheByfell at homeBains and was and pride for this town.” there is a80federal election forthcoming. TUMBLER RIDGE – The District of Tumbler Ridge is not giving up on pursuing cubic metres of materials – of forest in and around the community. unable to get up until her husband returned home a few She said she was very moved by all the donations, A two-year joint research project between the MS bioenergy thatthere goal, said Larry “It will justinselective cutting – there of is no cut block anything – they just going in hours later.opportunities for the town despite a recent setback toand wereMayor two occasions that stickbeout her mind. Society Canada andorthe National MSareSociety in the White. and taking the trees that need to be taken,” White said. The surgery came just in time, she added – before Students at Ecole Frank Ross did a bottle drive for her, she United States was launched on July 1, 2011, to look at the hadbeen partnered with Ainsworth Energy on ashe proposal to construct and operate is paramount remove the dead woodbetween in thoseCCSVI areas, he avoid situation sheThe leftdistrict she had having trouble eating because explained, and when she visitedItthem one of thetostudents relationship andsaid, MS.toThe firstasix-month achoked power-generating plant that would utilize logging waste and pine beetle-killed wood and like the town experienced in 2006 when residents were forced to evacuate for several days every time she swallowed. She said she learned in gave her a cross necklace and told her it would keep her progress report is available online at www.mssociety.ca. covert it into a liquid fuel. But the proposal, when submitted under BC Hydro’s “Communitybecause of forest fires. Mexico that the blockages had begun to affect circulation safe during the surgery. She added there was another time Based Power Call” last year, notlargely included in thewhen projects the utility selectedhad his own problems gave her on the Biomass right side of her body, whichwas had been a man who clearly on Dec. 17. unaffected since she was diagnosed with MS in 1996. all the change he had in his pocket. White said theshe rejection wouldbeen not deter district’s future plans for utilizing Nichols said has often askedthehow she feels “That donationbioenergy. meant the most to me out of this whole “We haven’t given up on it, because there is lots of bioenergy around here, it’s just getting since she has returned, and the diehard Vancouver fundraising experience, because here was a guy who had to use it,”fan saidsummed the mayor. “I’m Canucks it up thisconfident way: we will do something.” absolutely nothing, and he gave me everything he had.” He feel said like the company is stillteam interested thethe potential for bioenergy the what district, and “I my favourite just in won Stanley Nicholsinsaid is amazing is that it’s not only her – there may be an opportunity to resubmit the project under BC Hydro’s “Standing Offer Cup.” she personally knows three other people the community Program.” The Community-Based Biomass Calltorestricted The life-long resident said she is foreverPower grateful her hasprojects helpedtotofive paymegawatts for the procedure. of power, which may have been the deal-breaker. hometown for the outpouring of support she received. The She said she can’t understand, when Canada has one of “The economics a small planttolike work whereas with a larger plant, community raised of over $15,000 paythat forjust thedidn’t trip and theout,the highest rates of MS in the world, why Canadians must the economies of scale come into play, and they could probably do it cheaper at a larger procedure. travel to other countries to have the CCSVI procedure number,” White said. “I’m speechless – my heart is just overflowed with love done. She added she hopes the issue will gain national White alluded to interest from another major energy company as well. “It’s a well-known company here in Canada that’s interested. I’ve met with them a couple of times, and they’re very interested in the wood waste around here and they see great potential here—this would be a 10 to 15 megawatt plant.” He said he couldn’t say much more at present until the company decides to move forward with it. Besides creating jobs and diversifying the economy, White said bioenergy could also provide a much-needed back-up powervisit supply town up hasyour experienced Fort St. John will receive a special fromforanTumbler OlympicRidge. of The building abilities to participate in a triathlon/ ATTENTION LOG HOME OWNERS, DEALERS AND CONTRACTORS prolonged blackouts in recent years, though BC Hydro did makeduathlon some upgrades to the nearby Triathlete in early March. and are curious about how it works come along Join us Saturday, March 12 for a FREE SEMINAR and HANDS ON DEMONSTRATION substation lastCycles year towill prevent outages resulting from extreme for theweather seminarconditions. and bring your spouse, kids etc. Ferris Fast be sponsoring a free seminar for winter The mayor said the town hasn’t experienced any major incidents so far this winter, but he featuring Kathy Murdock, Or if you have previously competed in a triathlon a specialist in log homes and Perma-Chink Systems products. beginner and intermediate triathletes. still believes having a back-up power source is necessary. Paul (“Tish”) Tichelaar, born Nov. 13, 1982 in or Ironman competition and would like to know how “With all the safeguards, there’s still (transmission) in, this and something Edmonton, Alta., was a member ofonly the one 2006 Canadian line to coming improve, seminar will cover a range ofthe topics This session will train do-it-yourself homeowners and experienced log home eventuallyTriathlon is going to happen, as we’vedistance seen overtriathlon. the last two years. a no-brainer to me.” National team for Olympic fromIt’s beginner to intermediate. Come and hear what contractors in all aspects ofan product application and log home maintenance. 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UPCOMING Dawson Creek • Feb. 24 - 27 Visit the Spirit Arts Festival and enjoy visual arts displays, lectures, workshops, and live performances throughout the community as Dawson’s Creek’s month-long arts festival is underway. For more information, go online to www.spiritdc. ca. • Feb. 24 - 27: Flying Colours Artists Association presents a workshop with Victoria Edgarr at the Northern Lights College from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An artist-printmaker for 25 years, Edgarr has worked from wall-sized monotype works to miniatures. • Feb. 25: Come to enjoy, come to perform, come for the great coffee and goodies! Held at Dawson Creek’s newest café, “Faking Sanity” (formerly ‘Under the Willow’) on the corner of Ninth Street and 103 Avenue from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Phone Linda at 843-2345 or go to www.prsaonline. com for more information. • Feb. 25: Meet at Reads Books at 6 p.m., then on to Picture It, Cafe Europa, Health Food Store, and Cups, Tea and Cakes for “Progressive Closing.” Final stop is at Faking Sanity for the Songwriters’ Coffeehouse. • Feb. 26: KPAC presents Potluck in the Basement Singers for an evening of beautiful music and special guests, starting at 7 p.m. Admission by donation with all proceeds to the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts. • Mar. 8 - Darcie Deaville a Texan singer/songwriter, guitarist, mandolin and fiddler will be performing her high energy show along with her alter ego, the fire eyed, “Marcie Mercy” at the Art Gallery on Tues., Mar. 8 at 7pm. As part of the South Peace Community Arts Council’s Home Routes concert series “Concerts in the Gallery.” Tickets are available at the Art Gallery 250-782-2601 & at the door. • Apr 12 - Don’t miss your chance to see legendary country entertainer Tommy Hunter in concert on Tuesday, April 12 at 7pm at Unchaga Hall. Tickets are 75% sold out, so don’t wait. call the Art Gallery 250-782-2601 for yours now. Reserved seating only, phone orders available. Witness Canada’s ‘Travelin’ man’s final tour before resting his guitar against a stool for the last time. Come celebrate the stories, the music, the final bow from a man who has entertained us through six decades, a tour not to be missed and one to be remembered. Farmington • Winter Fun Month in Farmington! Feb. 25: Skating Night– Parkland School, 6:30pm. Feb. 26: Outdoor Olympics (for all ages!) & Barbecue – Matthew’s Park, 11:00am. Feb. 28: Whist Tournament– Farmington Hall, 7:00pm. Fort St. John • Feb. 25 and 26 - Christian Life School presents a Parenting Workshop by Dr. Tim Kimmel on: Friday evening Feb. 25 630pm – 930pm and Saturday morning Feb. 26. 9am – 1pm at Christian Life School located at 8923 - 112 Avenue, Fort St. John. Parents and parents-to-be are invited to participate. Registration is $25 per person (includes a book) or $35 per couple (one book - extra book $15). • Feb. 25 and 26 - Musical group with their unique brand of country from Winnipeg, Oh My Darling’s ‘Love Shack Tour’ Features Love-Themed Singles – and Two Shows! Fort St. John BC, Feb. 25 – 8:00pm at Whole Wheat & Honey, $15 advance / $20 door. Charlie Lake BC, Feb. 26 – 8:00pm, Jackfish Dundee’s Pub, FREE admission. • Feb. 26 - Pan African Caribbean Dinner and Dance @ the North Peace Culture Center Feb. 26 at 6 PM . Tickets at the NPCC box office. Featuring African and Caribbean dishes, culture and music. Silent actions and door prizes. Phone Lorelei 787-1704 or Joan 787-7663 for more information • Feb. 26 - Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John will be hosting a dance on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 - 100 Street. Music by Silver Eagle. Members $12 - Non Members $15. Everyone 19 and over welcome. For more information call Lucy at (250) 785-2867 or Judy at (250) 787-0460. • Feb. 27 - Heritage Day at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 9323 - 100 Street. Come enjoy this family event and watch the North Peace Spinners and Weavers at 1 p.m. or ‘Make a Thaumatrope’, a Victorian spining toy or a colour in a B.C. Heritage page. Stump yourself with our ‘What is it and who is it’ table of artefacts and photographs. Take some heritage recipes home to try! Free admission. For more information call (250) 787-0430 or visit: www.fsjmuseum.com. • Mar 4 - 37th Annual Child Development Centre (CDC) Talent Show, Mar. 4 @ 6 pm at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Contact Crystal at 250-785-3200 or 250-262-9710 for more information or visit: visit: ww.cdcfsj.ca. • Mar. 5 - The Peace River Branch of Engineers and Geoscientists Association of BC is holding a popsicle stick bridge testing contest and geology fun time event at the North Peace Secondary School between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free admission. • Mar. 5 - Daddy and Me, Come & Build event on Satur-

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Discover Your Mission, Mennonite Brethren Church, Free Ad• Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights College (back door). mission. Displays open @ 6:00 pm Friday, Youth Rally - Friday • The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground 6:30 - 9:30pm. Doors open Sat. @ 9:00 am - 9:00pm. www.mis- every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vensionvisionfsj.ca. dor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 774-2541 or • Mar. 19 - Fred Eaglesmith performs at the NPCC on Sat., Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574. Mar. 19. The southern Ontario native plays over 200 shows Pouce Coupe worldwide each year, delivering a trademark style that draws from • Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday 8 p.m. Old Library (closed). folk, country, rock, gospel, old-time music, bluegrass and spoken 250-786-0155. word. For more information visit www.fredeaglesmith.com. • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex ONGOING (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fort St. John Ages 13 to 17. • African dance workshop for teens and adults ongoing every Chetwynd Monday until Mar. 14. Contact Joan (250) 787-7663 or Lorelei at • Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. (250) 787-1704/(250) 263-1323 for more information. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. 250-788-9658 • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from • NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Airport waiting room. 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Tumbler Ridge Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Wed. 8 p.m. 115 ComContact Claire Seidler at 250-787-9697 or Gayle Wagner at 250- mercial Park (Baptist Church). 785-3991 for more information. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or • Tumbler Ridge’s self-employed women will receive six call us at 250-787-5323. months of free personal business monitoring beginning this Oc• Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a prob- tober at no charge. If you are a self-employed woman in their first lem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and three years of operation, or partially operate a business, contact places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. Sara Cooper at the Women’s Enterprise Centre at 1-800-643• Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or any- 7014 ext. 104 or Mila Lansdowne by e-mail at mila@persona.ca one you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, or (250) 242-3389. Registration is required. please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. Taylor • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be held weekly, in • Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every secthe afternoons at Mental Health and Addiction Services, #300 - ond Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call 9900 – 100 Ave. For more information call Chris or Shaun at Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. (250) 262-5269. Dawson Creek • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open • If you know how to visit with a friend, you already have to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We the skills required to be a CASI Friendly Visitor volunteer! There meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Devel- are seniors in Dawson Creek right now who would like to have a opment Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10408 105 Avenue. friend come and visit them and perhaps take them to doctor’s apDoes your child have learning, behavior or other complex special pointments or shopping. Can you spare an hour or two a week to needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child visit a senior? Call CASI (Community Action for Seniors’ Indeminding available but please call ahead a few days before the pendence) today. 250-782-1138 ext. 228, email lstudley@spcrs. meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for more information. ca or visit the website at www.casidc.org. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Cen- p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education tre. New location at #208 10139 100 Street (above TD Bank). Room. All meetings are open. Drop in hours Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday eveand Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. or to make an appointment call ning at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at completely confidential. 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597 for more info. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a minimum of five hours per month. For information, call (250) 262-4530. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. • Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more information. • Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace classes are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with Linda Mathiasen photo wonderful programming for all ages! Don’t miss out! Register today for pre- Homeward bound - Taken on the drive home, north of Fort Nelson just before school, Mommy and Me, afterschool Stone Mountain in the Liard area, a photograph of a beautiful snowy landand adult classes! Check out the great scape captured the wonder of nature in one frozen moment of the Peace, on a selection of activities at www.npcc. wintery afternoon.

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Title: SAFETY MANAGER Location: Brule Mine near Chetwynd, BC Title: SAFETY MANAGER

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www.pandatank.com The Cat Rental Store, a leading rental house to users of conDuties: The Catcommercial Rental Store, a leadingequipment rental house users of Location: Brule Mine near Chetwynd, BC struction, and industrial has anto immedi• Maintain a working knowledge of local, provincial/state construction, commercial and industrial equipment ate opportunity for a Heavy Duty Field Mechanic to joinhas our an and federal workplace Health and Safety Regulations immediate opportunity for a Washbay Person to join our team team in Fort St John, B.C. Duties: in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. • Ensure company compliance with legislation Reporting to the Branch Manager, the successful candidate will • Prepare written health and safety programs and policies ThisJourneyman position willMechanic be responsible for washing ready-to-rent • Maintain a working knowledge of local, provincial/state and federal workplace Health and have certification and willallpossess the • Attend and conduct health and safety presentations and post rental equipment. Duties to include but not limited to technical knowledge to perform service tasks on our product Safety Regulations washing, cleaning, testing and rolling all hoses and cables, • Provide technical health and safety informational line ranging from construction tools, small engine equipment • Ensure company compliance with legislation assisting warehouse personnel with loading/ unloading support for employees and management such as compaction equipment, pumps to large heavy-duty equipment and pulling orders as required, and assisting yard • Prepare written health and safety programs and policies The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJA• Identify company safety issues and create appropriate equipment backhoes and dozers). “Rental equipment personnel (e.g. in ensuring ready-to-rent equipment is presentedexin an CL) requires motivated persons to support and perience preferred.” • empower Attend and conduct health and safety presentations solutions orderly fashion. The successful candidate must be an honest, adults with development disabilities. hardworking individual who is not afraid to handle a multitude • Review and approve the allocation of resources to • Provide technical health and safety informational support for employees and management Responsibilities will include: of tasks. properly ensure workplace safety • Identify company safety issues and create appropriate solutions The FSJACL has been providing support to individuals • Create and coordinate safety training programs • Please Qualityfor repairs to TCRSinfleet of equipment. your resume confidence to: with developmental disabilities in the Fort St. •JohnReview and approve the allocation of resources to properly ensure workplace safety area for • Interfacing with customers in the field on service calls in a • Maintain records of employee safety training and the over 50 years. We strive to ensure that the individuals we • Create and coordinate safety training programs courteous, manner. Bill Briscoe,business-like Branch Manager efficiency of the program support are given the supports they need to•liveMaintain records of employee safety training and the efficiency of the program full lives • The Customer Satisfaction Cat Rental Store and product quality. Requirements: Experience in similar field, Mine Rescue in their communities. • PProblem diagnosis O Box solving 447, #4 from Collins Road to correction. Certified, NCSO Certificate, Ability to train WHMIS onNortheast British Columbia Creek, • Dawson Co-ordination ofB.C. product repair. Requirements: Experience in similar field, Mine Rescue Certified, NCSO Certificate, Ability to • V1G Works4H3 closely with their peers in the shop. site, First Aid an asset; Pre-Employment Drug Screening The ideal Community Support Worker must be: • wbriscoe@catrents.ca Keeps paperwork current to insure thorough action on all train WHMIS onsite, First Aid an asset; Pre‐Employment Drug Screening Shift: 20 Days on shift, 10 days off shift • able to work independently with minimum supervision transactions. Room and Board Provided in Camp Setting • have excellent interpersonal skills. • Be 19 years of age • Have a valid Class Shift: 5 Drivers License Compensation Package Includes: The Cat Rental Store offers a full benefit package. • Competitive Wage 20 Days on shift, 10 days off shift Job Training is provided. If you are a high energy, self-motivated individual who is will• RRSP Matching Room and Board Provided in Camp Setting ing to work hard in a team-oriented environment, please submit An attractive benefit package is available upon • Group Benefits

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