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Evidence from a contentious undercover police technique will figure prominently in the upcoming murder trial of Leon Wokeley. Wokeley appeared in BC Supreme Court in Fort St. John Tuesday morning, where his matter was adjourned to August, with a pretrial conference to be held later this month. Court heard that 113 hours of recordings were compiled as part of a Mr. Big investigation targeting Wokeley, accused of killing Pamela Napoleon and burning her body in 2014. Crown pro-

secutor Joseph Temple told Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Duncan the operation involved more than 100 “scenarios,” 23 of which were recorded and that will need at least six weeks of court time to hear. Details of the Mr. Big operation will be subject to a voir dire, a trial within a trial to determine whether it will be admitted as evidence. Details of the operation will also likely be subject to a publication ban due to its undercover nature. The Crown also has forensic evidence and civilian witnesses as part of its case, Temple said. The trial is expected to take up to 10 weeks once

scheduled. Duncan ordered a pretrial conference be held in the next two to three weeks, for the Crown and defence to determine how the case will be structured, and to set future hearing dates due to the complexity and expected length of the trial. Wokeley is charged with murder, arson, and indignity to human remains. He has pleaded not guilty and has chosen to be tried by a judge alone. Mr. Big sting operations have often been used during undercover police work to elicit confessions from suspects. See MR. BIG on A9

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The province has approved plans for a new elementary school in Fort St. John. The province announced the Northeast Elementary school via news release on Thursday, June 28. “Our government has committed to addressing the backlog of capital projects in fast-growing communities,” Education Minister Rob Fleming said in a statement. “We’re investing in our children and working hard to build schools that are desperately needed.”

The province will contribute $30.8 million toward building the two-storey school across from the Fort St. John Hospital, which will include a neighbourhood learning centre, a daycare, and multi-purpose spaces for community use. School District 60 will pitch in $300,000, according to the release. Construction is planned to start in summer 2019, and ready for students in fall 2021. It will have a capacity of 505 spaces for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. “We’re excited to have approval from the Ministry of Education to move for-

ward on a second new elementary school,” said Jaret Thompson, deputy chair of the Peace River North School Board, said in a statement. “Our district has been challenged with space pressures for some time, and we’re glad to begin work on this second innovative learning space, situated in the northeast side of the city.” The school’s name, Northeast Elementary, is temporary, and will be named following the school district’s protocols. See SCHOOL on A9

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Dale Widsten has been named fire chief of the Charlie Lake Fire Department. It’s a promotion for Widsten, who steps into the role after serving as the department’s deputy chief for the last five years. “I’m very excited about this position and I have lots of new ideas to put forward at the fire hall,” Widsten said in a statement. “I started my fire service career in Charlie Lake. I know that the men and women at the CLFD are second to none and I look forward to leading them into the future.” Widsten’s career with the department began in 2011 as a volunteer, according to the Peace River Regional District, which operates the fire hall. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2012, and appointed deputy chief in 2013. Widsten has been the department’s lead training officer, according to the regional district, with volunteers receiving 1001 Professional Firefighting Standard training. Widsten has also supported the department during incidents including the wildfires and evacuations in 2016, and recrutiment at the fire hall has increased, the regional district noted. Widsten had been serving as acting fire chief in the place of former chief Dan Ross, who moved to Alberta for a new job in May, and officially takes command over a volunteer firefighting force of 30. As deputy, Widsten had taken on acting fire chief duties several times over the last five years as chiefs came and went, all of which Widsten says were crucial to his job at hand. “I’m also thankful to the chiefs that I’ve had the pleasure to work with over the past several years,” Widsten said. See FIRE CHIEF on A3

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This week’s news chewing session begins in beautiful Jasper, Alberta. If you’ve visited Jasper you’ve probably taken the cable car ride to the top of Whistlers Mountain and enjoyed the incredible view. Last week, a power outage stalled the cable car and dozens of people were stranded overnight at the top of the mountain. They were rescued next day by helicopters. The mountaintop restaurant had plenty of food and water. Restrooms were available. Sources say during the ordeal most of the stranded tourists remained calm. There was no panic — until the gift shop ran out of Jasper T-shirts and mugs.

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SKYDIVE, WHY DIVE: In Phoenix, Arizona: A man who became separated from his prosthetic leg while skydiving Alberta-B.C. border 137.9 has been reunited with his limb. 74-yearthe number of goals scored. A psycho- old John French lost his leg after jumpFort Nelson 153.9 logist says soccer players fake being in- ing from the plane. You have to wonder jured because they are “highly strung.” about the person who found it. You’re Groundbirch There have been soccer riots where the on the ground, you’re minding your own 130.9 referee was “highly strung.” With a rope. business — suddenly, a leg falls from From the goalposts. the sky! What do you do? Do you pick up Chetwynd 141.9 the leg and walk away? Or do you hang BRRRR! Last week, scientists updated A HORSE, OF COURSE: An interesting around and wait for other body parts t St. John, BCRidge - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html Tumbler 145.9 the coldest temperature ever recorded new study shows horses have 17 differ- to fall? Tough call. I attended skydiving on Earth. They say at a remote location in ent facial expressions. Plus, a horse can school, but I dropped out. it was 148 degrees below zero do a wacky face if it puts its hooves in its Prince George 128.9 Antarctica Fahrenheit, that’s minus 100 degrees mouth and pulls sideways. JURASSIC JEST: Peace Country theatCelsius. That’s even colder than it was in ers showed Jurassic World: Fallen KingHythe 137.9 the room where the Premiers of BC and POLY PARTICULARS: Last week in dom. I saw the movie, it was OK, I guess. Alberta met to discuss the pipeline issue. Vancouver, two polygamists with 29 Although it’s hard for me to take a dino Local forecasts  British Columbia Home  Environment and natural resources  Weather information  Weatherwives and 160 children between them saur movie seriously if Fred Flintstone is Grande Prairie 131.4 BRITAIN BOILING: And speaking of were sentenced to house arrest. House not in it. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom temperatures, in England it’s shaping up arrest with 160 kids? That’s cruel and un- should have been titled Jurassic World: Calgary 125.0 to be the hottest summer in history. The usual punishment! They were lucky the When Will We Learn Not To Fool Around Brits are sweating like Meghan Markle judge didn’t sentence them to a road trip With Dinosaurs. at: Fort St. John MST Tuesday 3 July Current Conditions Edmonton when Queen Elizabeth found Observed out about with 160 Airport kids in1:27 thePMcar. That would be2018 121.0 t Nelson, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html some of the stuff Meghan did before she 160 kids asking “Are we there yet? Are we DREAM DETAIL: On CBC, a psychomet Harry. there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there logist said it’s normal to dream about Condition: Mostly Cloudy Temperature: 15.7°C Wind: N 18 gust 31 km/h Vancouver 155.4 yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? celebrities. I don’t claim to be a celebrity, Pressure: 102.4 kPa Dew point: 11.3°C Visibility: 24 km SOCCER SHOCKER: The World Cup Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we but I guess somebody, somewhere, Rising Humidity: 75% Victoria continues, with the number of soccer there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there dreams about me. Except in their dreams 146.1 Tendency: players faking being injured exceeding yet?” (You get the idea.) I am good-looking and I still have hair. Chews the news

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New judge brings strong final donation background in aboriginal law Fort St. John’s newest provincial court judge brings with her a long and impressive resume when it comes to aboriginal law and social work. Linda Thomas is one of three new appointments to the provincial court. Thomas will be sworn in on July 5, and assigned to the Northern Region with her chambers in Fort St. John. Thomas received a law degree from the University of British Columbia in 2000. She has worked as a sole practitioner and for First Nations government and non-profit organizations, most recently serving as executive director of Secwepemc Child and Family Services in Kamloops. In addition to some criminal defence work, Thomas’ practice focused primarily on child-protection and family-law mediation. She also has a background in prison law. Additionally, Thomas was instrumental in setting up the Cknucwentn First Nations Court at the Kamloops Law Courts, a monthly day of criminal sentencings presided over by a judge and community elders. She also founded the Kamloops Aboriginal Justice Council, an advisory committee for the First Nations court. Thomas, a member of Tk’emlups te Secwepemc who is of Cree and Norwegian des-

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cent, has lived in Kamloops for more than 30 years. In 2014, Thomas received the Aboriginal Lawyers’ Forum Special Contribution Award from the Canadian Bar Association and she was awarded the 2015 Y Peace Medal for her work in establishing the local First Nations court. In 2016, Thomas was selected to participate in a social innovation residency program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and last year she was awarded the Heart of Grasslands Award from the BC Association of Social Workers. Also appointed to the provincial court are judges Anja Brown and Trudy Macdonald. Brown will be assigned to the Fraser Region with Chambers in Port Coquitlam. Macdonald will be assigned to the Fraser Region with Chambers in Surrey. — with files from Kamloops This Week

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Rotary Club of Fort St. John members Carina Wallis and Marva Kosick present a $20,000 cheque to Mayor Lori Ackerman for the new spray park. It was the club’s fifth and final donation to the city for the spray park, bringing total donations to $100,000. The Rotary Spray Park has been open for use for the past two weeks. A grand opening has been rescheduled for Friday, July 6, at noon, due to rainy weather last week.

Local man arrested in Port of Halifax drug bust A Fort St. John man faces drug charges after 150 kilograms of cocaine was seized from a ship in the Port of Halifax last month. According to The Chronicle Herald, Darcy Peter Bailey, 46, is one of three men arrested and charged with conspiracy to import cocaine following the seizure on June 9. The cocaine was found

hidden on the bottom of the Arica, a container ship registered in Liberia, and which had been docked in Montreal before it stopped in Halifax, the Herald reports. The ship was inspected by divers at the Halterm Container Terminal, where the drugs were found wrapped in plastic and hidden in the vessel’s sea chest. The drugs were seized by RCMP and Canada Border

Services Agency officers. Bailey, along with Matthew Ryan Lambert, 34, of Richmond, and Dangis Seinauskas, 46, of Ajax, Ont., were arrested near the terminal. All three allegedly had diving equipment with them at the time of the arrest. The three men are due in court this week for a bail hearing, and have not been found guilty of the charges.

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said. “He’s worked his way up the ranks, he’s young, he’s local. I’m looking forward to it. It’s good to have a person that’s local.” The fire department is led by a fulltime fire chief and full-time deputy chief, with a pool of 30 volunteer firefighters. The deputy chief position will be posted. The department responds to around 100 calls a year over 125 square kilometres with an estimated 3,700 residents, according to the regional district.

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“They have set the direction that we are heading and I intend to keep it going. Charlie Lake has an excellent, highly trained fire department that the community can be proud of and we will just keep getting better,” Widsten said. Brad Sperling, chair of the regional district board and electoral director for Charlie Lake, said he was confident in Widsten’s ability to lead the department. He hopes Widsten will provide longer-term stability in the position. “I’m quite happy about it,” Sperling

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Nenan celebrates 151 years resilience With Canada Day celebrations across the country, the Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society saw an opportunity to celebrate something different again this year — the resiliency of indigenous people since Canada became a country. Nenan, which does not celebrate Canada Day, began the celebration last year with the 150 Years of Resilience event. On June 29, the society held a 151 Years of Resilience celebration at the Nenan building. “It’s not an act of defiance, but an acknowledgement that for 151 years we’ve been resilient, we’re still practicing our

culture, holding our ceremonies and traditions, and thriving. It’s really important to acknowledge that, in light of the celebrations that are happening for Canada Day,” said Connie Greyeyes, Nenan Family Navigator. The event included a free barbecue, along with traditional dancing and drumming, and even the chance to throw a whipped cream pie at Greyeyes. “When the opportunity comes to celebrate for indigenous people, we do it in a good way. It’s about inviting the community to come and share a meal, that’s what we do traditionally,” Greyeyes said.

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From left: Gabriel Matwiy, Walter White, and Douglas Auger play the drum and sing traditional indigenous songs at the 151 Years of Resilience celebration on June 29.

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People lined up to throw a whipped cream pie at Connie Greyeyes at the 151 Years of Resilience celebration June 29. Participants donated money for each pie thrown, with the funds supporting the Nenan Family Services Society’s resource room.

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Updates from JUNE 25, 2018 Council Meetings CANNABIS CONSULTATION RESULTS Council received a presentation from staff at the Committee of the Whole meeting outlining the responses received from the public during the recent Cannabis Consultation process. Questions and responses were as follows: • In which retail zones should cannabis retail stores be permitted? o The C-2 Downtown Core Commercial, C-3 General Commercial and C-4 Service Commercial Zones received the most support. • How far should cannabis retail stores be from schools? o A 200 metre setback from schools was the preferred option of respondents. • How far should cannabis retail stores be from parks? o 52% of respondents believe a 200 metre setback from parks in necessary. o 48% of respondents believe a 100 metre setback or less from parks in sufficient. • How far should a cannabis retail store be from another cannabis retail store? o 47% of respondents believe a 200 metre setback from other cannabis retail stores is necessary. o 53% of respondents believe a 100 metre setback or less from other cannabis stores is sufficient, with 36% of those respondents saying a 0 metre setback is preferred. • If Council was to consider a smoking bylaw, as it relates to the smoking and vaping of cannabis, do you feel that the provincial legislation is adequate? o 83% of respondents felt that the provincial legislation on the public consumption of cannabis was sufficient and that the City does not need to implement additional smoking regulations related to cannabis.

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Fort St. John Association for Community Living Employment Coordinator Sheri Ashdown, InclusionBC Director of Employment Initiatives Kwaku Yeboah, and Community Living Executive Director Renee LaBoucane at the annual employer barbecue on June 28.

The Fort St. John Association for Communication Living held the annual employer BBQ on June 28. The event focused on recognizing and celebrating inclusive employers in Fort St. John. InclusionBC’s Director of Employment Initiatives, Kwaku Yeboah, was on hand to give some facts about inclusive employment, and speak about the Ready, Willing and Able program. A presentation by Yeboah said 73 per cent of workplaces that employ individuals with intellectual disabilities strongly agree these employees are contributing as much as others in the organization. It also showed that 92 per cent of indi-

viduals regarded companies that hired people with intellectual disabilities more favourably than their competitors, and that the estimated turnover rate for employees with intellectual disabilities is just seven per cent, compared to the 49 per cent turnover rate of workers across all industries. Ready, Willing and Able is a partnership of the Canadian Association for Community Living,the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance, and their member organizations. It is designed to increase the participation of people with an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder in the labour force.

The next step will be to present a draft Zoning Amendment Bylaw to Council. This is scheduled for the July 9, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting. STAFF RECOGNITION AND AWARD RECEIVED BY THE CITY •

Council commended Dianne Hunter, City Manager, for receiving a Long Service Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators in recognition of her thirty years of municipal service in a management capacity.

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Council commended Rashid Hasan, Director of Human Resources, for receiving professional designation as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources.

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The City of Fort St. John received an Award of Excellence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for outstanding contributions to international programs, in recognition of its contributions to the CISAL Project.

CROKICURL Council authorized the construction and maintenance of a crokicurl ice rink located between the North Peace Arena and North Peace Leisure Pool as well as the purchase of necessary equipment, including a lockable storage container, to support this infrastructure. The estimated cost of $12,000 will be allocated to the C5 Winter Cities account for 2018. Ongoing costs for increased staffing levels to support the construction, maintenance and oversight of the crokicurl facility, estimated to be $9,300 per year, will be included in the 2019 operating budget. TENDER AWARD – 93rd AVENUE MULTI – USE TRAIL Council awarded the tender for the 93rd Avenue Multi - Use Trail project to the lowest compliant bidder, S. Young Enterprises Ltd. from Fort St John, BC, for the tendered price of $536,954.84. This project will provide connectivity from 86 Street to 93rd Street as well as connecting to the existing trail in Toboggan Hill Park, adding to the inventory of trails in the City. Council also directed staff to extend the scope of works for the construction of trails in Toboggan Hill Park to maximize the use of the grant received from Bike BC for this project. BYLAW Freedom of Information Bylaw No. 2426, 2018 was introduced and read for the first three times by title only. This bylaw is required under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and replaces the current bylaw which has not been updated since 1994.

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Four things to know from Fort St. John’s 2017 annual report The City of Fort St. John has Finance saw another $2.2 million in inreleased its annual report for frastructure grants, $885,994 2017, giving residents an inside The city collected $87.2 mil- in gaming revenue, $278,500 look at everything from who’s lion in revenues, down slightly in traffic fines, and $101,000 in paying the most taxes to how from a budgeted $88.1 mil- climate action revenue. the city is spending its money. lion, and paid out just over City spending on protective Just two members of the me- $57.4 million in expenses. The services and transportation dia showed for a public meet- city brought in less property amount to roughly 54 per cent ing June 25, where mayor and tax and saw less government of its expenses for the year, council received and adopted transfers than expected, while with protective services spendthe report. grants in lieu of taxes, the sale ing at $15.4 million and transRoughly half of the report, of services, and developer con- portation spending at $15.6 mandated to be filed by the tributions came in over budget. million. The city spent another province’s community charter, The city saw $1.3 million $8.2 million on recreation and includes the city’s audited fin- more than expected in de- culture, and $7.9 million on ancial statements for the year, veloper contributions, driven government services. while the other half lists de- by the ongoing Westridge subThe city’s annual surplus, at partment accomplishments. division development. The city $29.8 million in 2017, comes “What it does is provide the collected roughly $500,000 less largely from the Peace River public with some transparency in property taxes due to a drop Agreement, which the city from the city, with a lot of trans- in industrial and commercial spends on capital assets like parency from the city, to ex- property values. roads, buildings, and equippand on that we are just C more The city saw $25.9 million well as other special H A L L E N G E S A R E A N Y Tment, S Joy, W ’David H I Nas G BU T O R R Osaid TOM than numbers,” through the Peace River Agree- projects. general manager for corporate ment grants from the province, Meanwhile, the city is carryservices. “This is a corporation, which compensates for in- ing $37.5 million in long term this is a city that is creative, dustrial development outside debt, and has well over $200 innovative.” its boundaries, and is mostly million available in borrowing Here are four highlights from spent on capital works such capacity. The city has $51.1 milthe report: as roads and facilities. The city lion in cash and savings in the

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bank, down from $64.5 million in 2016. Crime and safety • Police saw 13,217 calls for service, responding to 1,070 crimes against persons, and 1,937 crimes against property. Another 2,024 traffic tickets and notices were issued, and officers responded to 504 car accidents. That’s down around 4 per cent from 13,822 calls in 2016, and continuing a downward trend since 2015. Police reported 1,892 property crimes and 1,134 crimes against people in 2016. • Firefighters responded to 863 calls, with fire losses for the year estimated at $475,000. More than 1,350 fire inspections were carried out. • Bylaw officers issued 1,247 parking tickets, and responded to 40 noise complaints. There were 115 dogs impounded.

Public works • 108 building permits were issued for a construction value of $54.6 million. Builders began construction on 92 new homes, 75 per cent of them in multifamily developments. • 1.5 million litters of water was recycled through the wastewater plant to use for street sweeping, watering planters, and flushing works. • 6,300 tonnes of asphalt was laid; 300 centimetres of snow was plowed; and 7,000 tonnes of aggregate and winter sand was produced at the city gravel pit. Community leisure • The pool saw more than 118,000 visitors, 2,741 sets of swim lessons, and 86,165 water slide rides. • School District 60 students spent more than 2,000 hours at city rec facilities for credit programs and field trips.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On April 22, 2018, at South end of 281 Road, Charlie Lake, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Fort St. John RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $47,020 CAD, onor about 17:25 Hours. CFO file Number: 2018-5758. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

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Premier should answer electoral reform questions, not Google

he referendum on what type of election system B.C. should have wasn’t something I was going to initially write about, not just yet. I was still mulling over as to when was a good time to start, as the referendum proposal was only recently unveiled by government and the upcoming referendum is months away, to be held no later than November 30, with the “official” campaign started July 1. But, that all changed when I read one little quote by Premier Horgan in a Vaughn Palmer article in the Vancouver Sun. “The Google is an extraordinary thing,” said Horgan. “You can find out a lot of stuff on your laptop. Those citizens who want to inform themselves about the variety of electoral options will do that.” Now, some may consider me biased. I’m already on the record as not in favour of changing our current system and will be actively working to promote that everyone gets out and votes no. To further clarify this, I am also a card-carrying BC Liberal and current president of the North Peace Liberal Riding Association, and voted no in the two previous election reform referendums. I’m also a realist and see nothing in the proposals that will give us rural residents a better system or better representatives than our current system. But, when I read this statement, I knew it is time to start spreading

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the word about what a screwed up referendum our Attorney General, the Honorable Minister David Eby is trying to create, and then having our esteemed premier follow that up by telling us to go figure it out via Google. Although I am not NDP, never have been and have never voted for them, I still respect the positions of our elected officials and expect them to lead, in whatever it is that they believe will work best for the province. I can still disagree with some, or much of what they choose to do, and if I don’t like it, actively work to get them to change their minds. And, when that doesn’t work, vote them out in next election and replace them with something better. But, for our leaders to abdicate their responsibilities and tell us to go figure out what they have proposed, that’s sad. This is their proposal and they need to tell us what they are trying to accomplish — unless they are secretly trying to tell us this is so bad we should just vote no, and put the referendum and the Green Party out of its own misery. In the next six months, you

will be hearing a lot about this referendum. Although government has yet to decide on which organizations will receive funding to represent both the no and yes sides of the referendum debate, the current leading organization for no is the No BC Proportional Representation Society. This society is being lead by former BC Liberal Attorney General, Suzanne Anton, longtime BC New Democrat Bill Tieleman (who successfully led opposition to the Single Transferable Vote electoral system in the 2005 and 2009 provincial referenda), and Bob Plecas, who served as a deputy minister in multiple portfolios under several BC governments. Assuming they get the funding as an opponent, their website will be a great place to get information (the website is already up and running and has great info). I, and many of my colleagues, will be working with them to get the message out that we need to get out and vote no — this referendum is 50 per cent plus one (60% previously) and does not require the majority of ridings to also vote in favour for the referendum to pass. In the meantime, if you wish to do something, maybe start with writing a letter (try the old fashioned way with a envelope and stamp, as I believe it still works best and is better than email) to both Eby and Horgan (PO BOX 9041, Stn Prov Govt,

Victoria, BC, V8W 9E1) and tell them they should be providing the best information on just what they are proposing, and why, so you are able to make informed decisions. Failing that, just make sure you get your ballot and vote in November. Although I could write volumes on what I think about their proposals and what has happened (or not) to date, I will leave that for another day. Much still needs to occur, and although government has passed legislation allowing for this referendum to occur, during the debate on this legislation, many questions were asked of the Premier and AG Eby, and they did promise to get some answers. Not sure if this will change anything, but with enough public pressure for answers and clarifications, something might, as stranger things have happened before. In the meantime, and as Premier Horgan said, you can start by getting involved and sending them a letter, begin educating yourself and start following the no website, and making sure you understand just what the outcomes could mean so you can help educate those that still have questions or concerns. From up here, and from my point of view, the world is still flat. Evan Saugstad lives in Fort St. John. Next week, local NDP member Donald Fajemisin will share his take on the electoral reform referendum.

The gift of baby naming — and don’t forget the receipt!

ainbow Sunshine Accapella! Come here this minute and bring Sage Aspen Toothpick with you! Children’s names, they are changing. No one names a newborn baby Judy or Debbie or Susan anymore. What about Gertrude? You never hear someone introduce their baby as, “Everybody, here is baby Gertrude!” It isn’t such a big deal with boy’s names because names like Jack or Robert never fall out of favour. Although I haven’t heard of a baby Alvin in a while, or a baby Edmund, which are my grandfather and father’s names respectively. What’s in a name? Your entire world is in your name. Your identity is bound together with your name. A very interesting man told me once that the first gift you are given when you are born is your name. I wonder how many people would love to have been given the gift receipt as well so they could exchange it for something they liked better. When you are having children and trying to come up with names, they say to yell it from the back porch and see if it rolls off the tongue. The belief is that as they grow up you will often find yourself yelling at them off of the back porch and the name should not

Judy Kucharuk THE DESK OF THE GREEN-EYED GIRL

be a tongue twister. That was a great idea — back then. Now, I would suggest texting the name a couple of times to see how it might autocorrect. I have mentioned previously in one of these columns that my sisters and I were the Duggars before the Duggars even were Duggars. All of our initials were the same: J.L.S. Jessie, Judy, June and Jaki. But no, let’s take it one itsy bitsy step further: Jessie Louise, Judy Laine, June Lois, and Jaki Lin. Now that takes commitment! I can’t imagine that in one hundred years there will be many Unicorn Daffodil the Thirds. Names like that do not get passed along in a family over and over again. There are countries where the government regulates baby naming. In most instances, this is to keep parents from naming a child something ridiculous or inflammatory that would negatively impact the reputation of the child as they grow up.

When we named our children we went simple. With such a difficult last name to pronounce and spell (you can’t imagine how Kucharuk can be butchered), we wanted them to have simple first names: Amy and Matthew (two Ts). They have been shortened to Ame and Matt. We did have a bit of fun with Amy’s middle name: We spelled Lauren with a Y, or Lauryn. We were so zany back then! So proud of ourselves for thinking outside the box! Speaking of name-shortening, my name is shortened quite often. Judy becomes Jude or even Jude’s. I used to get very weirded out when someone other than family or close friends called me Jude, but over the years I have got over it — there are bigger fish to fry in this crazy world. Go for it! Call me Jude if you want, I’ll answer to almost anything. In 100 years, when someone is doing a cemetery tour and happens across my headstone, will they read it and say, “Judy? What a strange name – I like it!” and the name will make its way back into the mainstream? Maybe. Anything is possible. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @judylaine

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Views on the News Searching for a long lost sister I’m writing to ask your readers for some help. Fifty-nine years ago I was adopted in Alberta, but as I got older I searched for info on my birth family. In 1970, my birth mother and her boyfriend were living in Fort St. John. Their names were Maisie Lea (Clint) & Timothy O’Rourke. With them was my half sister, who was a baby. Tim worked at the Good Year Tire store there. As both parents are now deceased, I’m not able to locate my sibling or any info. I have checked the Yukon, Alberta, and BC adoption services, and this baby was never adopted. Timothy ended up in prison and was sent to Prince George Prison in December 1970, and Maisie moved there to be closer to him. But when she moved, the baby is no longer with her. We have contacted social services to see if she ended up in foster care, but, of course, the records for this time no longer exist. So, I am writing to see if anyone knows anything about this couple or my sibling that can help me further my search. — Terry Jones, Nanaimo [Editor’s Note: If you have any information that can help in Terry’s search, please call him at 250-619-3712. Number published with permission.] MPs of all stripes concerned with summer jobs value test Re: ‘Amy von Stackelberg: Government funding should bolster human rights,’ June 14, 2018 The right to freedom of belief and opinion is guaranteed by Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms and I, along with my Conservative colleagues, strongly believe that Canadians should be very concerned that the government is basing funding decisions on whether or not you hold a certain belief. My Conservative colleagues and I are not the only ones that have these concerns. In fact, Liberal MP Scott

Simms, NDP MP David Christopherson and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May have all publicly spoken out against the attestation. When asked about the attestation in a CBC interview in January, Mr. Simms said: “This application, as it stands right now, is not right…The application is asking them to do something that they shouldn’t be asked to do for the sake of a summer job for kids.” A National Post article quotes Mr. Christopherson as saying: “Canadians have a right to disagree with the law, recognizing they will respect it and will honour the law. You have the right to say anything you want about a law, and that attestation took that right away. I cannot condone that…To me, at the end of the day, that box took away Canadians’ right to disagree with the laws that they have to obey. I had a very strong fundamental problem with that.” In a Huffington Post article, Ms. May is quoted saying: “To insist on an attestation of values was a really serious mistake and a very bad precedent.” All three Members also voted in favour of a Conservative motion that would have allowed organizations that are involved in non-political, non-activist work to have access to the Canada Summer Jobs Program regardless of whether they signed the attestation. Unfortunately, the motion was ultimately defeated. There are many others who have expressed concerns that this attestation may infringe on our Charter rights including Executive Director of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association Josh Paterson, Newfoundland’s Liberal Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources Gerry Byrne, University of Saskatchewan Law Professor Jason MacLean, and Globe and Mail columnist John Ibbitson. As you can see, it is not just Conservatives who are criticizing the Liberal government for introducing this attestation, as Ms. von Stackelberg suggests in her article. Anyone who believes in our fundamental freedoms should be concerned. — Bob Zimmer, MP, Prince GeorgePeace River-Northern Rockies

Making cents of solar

enerating your own power with solar panels on the roof of your home, shop, business or farm is one of the “greenest” things that you can do to help the environment. It’s green because sunlight is the fuel, delivered free to your solar array every day by that great nuclear reactor in the sky, the Sun. It’s green because solar panels run for decades with no maintenance, because there are no moving parts to wear out (and no pollution or noise either!). Most experts agree that solar panels will work perfectly well for 50 years or more. But perhaps the more important question is: does generating your own solar electricity make financial sense? Is investing in your own solar power system a good investment, and what is the return on that investment? Figuring this out will be different for every province, since every province charges different amounts for their grid electricity. Let’s have a look at British Columbia. In B.C. we have a two-tier billing system for electricity. Tier-1 rates are presently at about 9 cents per kilowatt-hour, which covers roughly the first 8000-kilowatt hours of usage. Above that amount the rate jumps to the Tier-2 rate that’s close to 15 cents per kilowatt hour (ouch!). When you hire a company to design a solar power system for your home or business, they will look very carefully at your normal power usage and design a system to replace the most expensive power with solar to provide the most financial benefit to you. That means making sure you replace any Tier-2 power you may have with solar first. Let’s say, as an example, that we calculate that a 5 kW system will replace all your Tier-2 consumption. A 5 kW system, installed and working, should cost about $15,000. In B.C. 1 kW of solar generates about 1150 kW hrs. per year, (a bit better up in the sunny Peace Country) so 5 kW will generate 5750 kW hrs. per year for a yearly savings of $862.50. That’s a year one return on investment (ROI) of 5.75%. This is a healthy ROI, better than the guaranteed return on many financial products available on the market today.

Don Pettit WATT’S HAPPENING

GIC’s from banks in Canada, for instance, are at about 3.25% at the high end. The money you are not paying Hydro for the power you are generating yourself is, of course, money saved, not money earned. Money saved is better than money earned because it is not taxable. All the money you save with solar is money you keep in your pocket, right where it belongs. Sweet. Plus the solar array itself is a capital asset. It retains value while it is saving you money, so when you sell your home much of your initial investment in your solar array will also go right back into your pocket. As well, lets not forget that the amount of money you save each year will only go up, as Hydro rates inevitably go up. Your ROI just keeps getting better. And yes, Hydro rates will indeed continue to go up. B.C. Hydro is investing more than $2 billion a year over the next 10 years in B.C.’s aging electrical system, for instance. (most of B.C.’s electrical infrastructure was built in the 1960s, 70s and 80s). And then there’s Site C . . . For a business, going solar makes even more cents. Commercial installations are usually larger, reducing the cost per installed watt, creating an even higher ROI. Plus the CRA allows an accelerated capital cost allowance on renewable energy installations, providing a nice write off for the business owner. Under this system, eligible businesses can write off the cost of even a very large solar array in as little as four years! Installing solar on your home or business makes sound financial sense in B.C., and will only make more sense as the cost of grid electricity continues to rise. From a practical, financial standpoint solar energy is definitely worth considering. Don Pettit can be reached at dpettit@ pris.ca

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New Prostate Pill Reduces the Urge to Pee Especially At Night A new low cost pill stands to save millions of men from uncontrollable bathroom urges and weak urine streams; no prescription will be required Chris Watson The Health Health NewsPress Correspondent TORONTO — A new prostate pill is helping men regain control of their bladders and their sex lives. And although it’s approved for treating the symptoms associated with BPH and Enlarged Prostate, it will not require a prescription. According to researchers, the key ingredient in the new pill blocks the hormone in the body which causes prostate growth and is tied to poor sexual performance. As a result, while taking the pill, many users see a dramatic decline in urinary issues, especially urgency and frequency.

Popular New Pill for Men: ProstaGorx’s™ active ingredients interfere with the hormone tied to prostate growth. leaking, middle of the night bathroom urges, incomplete emptying, and the constant feeling of having to pee.

Enlarged Prostate Linked to Sexual Failures

“Male users from our intital launch in the US say the first thing they noticed was waking up less for the bathroom and better sex in the bedroom. We hope the same to hold true for men here,” – says Dr. Henry Esber, the creator of ProstaGorx.

According to new research published by the Mayo Clinic, men with large prostate have less sex, lower sex drives, and considerably more problems with their erections. In fact 8 out of 10 men with prostate issues end up suffering with ED!

“It’s why they love the product. It solves nearly all of the problems associated with BPH and an enlarged prostate; it will increase urine flow, improve bladder emptying, and relieve the constant urge to urinate.

“Most men have no idea that their prostate can impact their sexual performance” says Dr. Esber. “The prostate gland needs to be healthy to achieve a powerful orgasm. If its enlarged, men can experience serious sexual let downs.”

It’s also approved by Health Canada. And since it’s available without a prescription, you can get it right now.

Amazing Improvements in Bladder Control Sales for the new pill, which goes by the brand name ProstaGorx™, are exploding! And that’s because ProstaGorx™ is not a drug. It’s something completely different. Its active ingredients help to fight, protect, and reduce free radical damage to prostate cells. In laymen terms, it revitalizes the prostate. By taking it daily, it helps men regain control of their bladders and escape all of urinary discomfort that can make life miserable.

Defends and Reduces Free Radical Damage That Triggers Symptoms Numerous studies reveal that keeping the prostate healthy is vital for controlling your bladder and avoiding emergencies. When the prostate is small, men are shown to pee freely, forcefully, and without hesitation. There is no pain, urgency or discomfort. And you feel fully relieved every time you go. But when the prostate swells, men experience just the opposite... an endless battle with annoying enlarged prostate symptoms that can linger for decades! And according to recent clinical studies, they will. A staggering 80% of men suffer with them. The most common being weak urine streams, painful urination, dribbling and

How It Works ProstaGorx™ targets the same pathway that makes drugs like Alpha Blockers so effective but since it’s natural it does not require a prescription and is incredibly affordable. As you get older your body slowly converts your remaining testosterone into estrogen through a process known as aromatase. Over the years as more testosterone is converted into estrogen, your body becomes imbalanced... too much estrogen and too little testosterone signals your body to produce DHT, a growth hormone 10 times stronger than regular testosterone.

ProstaGorx™ Offers Clinically Proven Results • Reduce frequency and urgency • Improve flow and force • Empty your bladder completely • Relieve and reduce the symptoms of BPH

Unfortunately, instead of correcting this imbalance, the enormous spike in DHT causes your prostate to grow! As levels of DHT rise, your prostate only gets bigger...pressing hard against your bladder and clamping your urethra shut! The result is painful and persistent prostate problems that will have you living your life around a bathroom. ProstaGorx™ supports your prostate in an amazing way. Its active ingredients are clinically proven to

repair connective tissue around your prostate. They also help to fight and protect the prostate from free radical damage, which can cause it to grow.

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Fort St. John’s top 10 property taxpayers Fort St. John’s top 10 highest property taxpayers pumped more than $5.4 million into city coffers in 2017. All told, the mix of manufacturers, hotels, apartment companies, land developers, and retail stores represent 17 per cent of the city tax base for the year, according to figures from the city’s latest annual report. The city collected $31.5 million in net municipal property taxes in 2017, roughly 36 per cent of its overall revenues for the year. The top 10 taxpayers were levied a total of $5,451,489. Here’s who they are: 1. Louisiana-Pacific OSB Limited Partnership: $1,184,044 (manufacturing) 2. MT Investments Inc.: $699,005 (miscellaneous) 3. Centeur Properties Ltd.: $663,296 (Totem Mall) 4. Avonark Developments Ltd.: $629,700 (miscellaneous) 5. NPR GP Inc.: $560,504 (Northview Apartment REIT) 6. 243045 Alberta Ltd.: $439,754 (Chances casino)

7. Ric Peterson Developments Inc.: $338,078 (miscellaneous) 8. Wal-Mart Canada Corp.: $334,588 (retail) 9. Robert Gardner: $320,261 (miscellaneous) 10. Jordan Enterprises: $282,259 (Northern Grand Hotel) Macro Enterprises finished 11th and at the bottom of the city’s major taxpayer list with $270,325 levied in 2017. All told, a total of $49.4 million in taxes were levied in 2017, including taxes collected for the Peace River Regional and Hospital Districts, schools, BC Assessment, and the Municipal Finance Authority. Of that, the city collected just over $45 million for itself and the other authorities for the year, including another $592,395 in arrears. Tax exemptions granted for the year totalled $589,113 to 32 groups, including places of worship, arts, culture, and sports groups, the Salvation Army, Women’s Resource Society and other non-profits.

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In a new landmark study, the leading ingredient in ProstaGorx™ slashed lower urinary tract symptoms by a staggering 81% and was reported to be as effective as the drug Proscar but with virtually zero side effects. “Ever since I retired my prostate has given me hell. But since taking ProstaGorx™ everything has changed. I’ve stopped waking up for the bathroom in the middle of the night. I pee a lot less during the day. And when I do go, my streams are strong and there’s no hesitation. And out of nowhere my sex life’s improved! I’ve tried everything and this is the only thing that’s worked,” explains one U.S. user. is an ProstaGorx™ exciting new prostate pill that’s helping men find real relief from prostate problems without any of the negative side effects from drugs. By nourishing prostate tissue and defending it against free radicals and oxidative stress, ProstaGorx™ relieves your symptoms and helps you regain bladder control both day and night.

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Local teacher Suzy Bach sings O’Canada with the aid of Mayor Gwen Johansson and Special Events Co-ordinator Kaitlyn Atkinson.

ProstaGorx™ is approved by Health Canada to help relieve the urgency and frequency, improve urinary flow and force, and give you an entirely new level of comfort that makes life easier and much more enjoyable.

How to Get ProstaGorx™ in Canada

Local Doug Summer chatting with historical society member Dave Kyllo.

This is the official release of ProstaGorx™ in Canada. As such, the company is offering a special discounted supply to any reader who calls within the next 48 hours. A special hotline number and discounted pricing has been created for all residents. Discounts will be available starting today at 6:00AM and will automatically be applied to all callers. Your Toll-Free Hotline number is 1-800-706-3989 and will only be open for the next 48 hours. Only a limited discounted supply of ProstaGorx™ is currently available in your region.

PROSTAGORX™ IS APPROVED BY HEALTH CANADA AS A NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCT FOR THE FOLLOWING INDICATIONS; TO HELP RELIEVE UROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH MILD TO MODERATE BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA INCLUDING WEAK URINE FLOW, INCOMPLETE VOIDING, FREQUENT DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME URINATION.

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“Let’s try and raise the happy factor of our community and focus on the Gross Product of Happiness… instead of another boom.” — Edwina Nearhood, A16

First Nations receive $620 million in LNG pipeline contracts First Nations along the corridor for the natural gas pipeline that would feed the LNG Canada plant in Kitimat have signed agreements worth $620 million in support of the project, including several First Nations and businesses in Northeast B.C. TransCanada Corporation announced June 26 that it has signed agreements to provide $620 million worth of contracts to more than a dozen First Nations governments and businesses. Another $400 million worth of contract and employment opportunities for First Na-

tions is expected to be awarded. “This amount of contracting work awarded to First Nations businesses and communities is unprecedented in British Columbia for a pipeline company,” said Karen Ogen-Toews, CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance. “And it tells an important story — that there is strong First Nations support in BC for responsible LNG development, and for the natural-gas projects and pipelines that will feed the export plants.” Among the First Nations that have signed contracts with

TransCanada are Doig River, Saulteau, and West Moberly. Fort Nelson-based M&M Resources has also been selected for work. “We’ve been talking to Coastal GasLink for five years now and are glad to see that this day is finally here,” said Doig River Chief Trevor Makadahay. “Doig River is proud of the reciprocal business relationship that we negotiated with Coastal and we are looking forward to the contracting and employment opportunities that will emerge once construction starts. We know

that the safety of land is as important as safety of people and through our negotiations with Coastal GasLink we’ve learned that they share this priority. “ In 2014, West Moberly Chief Roland Wilson warned the provincial government that moving ahead with Site C dam could result in his people opposing any LNG development. But Wilson now appears to be fully supportive of the project. “This is a major milestone for West MoberlyT:5.875” First Nations,” he said in a newsS:5.875” release. “Our team has worked dili-

gently over the past five years to ensure that our cultural and environmental principles are protected, and we continue to work closely with the Coastal GasLink team to maximize the economic benefits for our community members and future generations.” Other First Nations that are supporting the project and receiving contracts include the Lheidli T’enneh, Wet’suwet’en First Nation, Burns Lake Band, Skin Tyee, and Saik’uz. — Business in Vancouver

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to address concerns with reliability, prejudice, and police misconduct before they can be accepted and admitted as evidence. In response to the ruling, top RCMP officials said they would follow the court’s ruling but would still use the technique when necessary in the course of its investigations. Wokeley was arrested in Fort St. John Oct. 27, 2017, after a three-year investigation into Napoleon’s death. Police say Wokeley and Napoleon knew each other, and were last seen leaving Blueberry River First Nation together on July 8, 2014. Napoleon’s remains were found in a burned down cabin near the community a month a later. Wokeley is next scheduled to appear in court on August 7. He remains in custody.

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In its announcement, the province recognized the school district as one of the fastest growing in B.C., with more than 600 births per year at the Fort St. John Hospital. “The birth rate, combined with 2016 Statistics Canada Census data, indicates there may be hundreds of new students entering the school system yearly for the foreseeable future,” the province noted. Dan Davies, the BC Liberal MLA for Peace River North, said the new school was welcome news, and a long time coming. However, he took aim at the province for making a major announcement via news release, instead of making an announcement in Fort St. John.

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“This is a significant project for our city, yet the Education Minister took a pass on coming up north to announce it to our school district and community,” Davies said in a statement. “In my view, this significant project deserves better than a written statement from the Minister.” Mayor Lori Ackerman called the new school crucial for attracting and retaining workers. “The province’s funding announcement for the new Northeast Elementary school is welcomed,” Ackerman said. “The commitment to investing in our children’s education in a growing municipality will ensure we are able to attract and retain qualified skilled labour.”

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COURT DOCKET A summary of sentences and fines handed out in Peace Region courts for the week ending June 29, 2018. Fort St. John Law Courts • Alfred Wade Fournier (born 1973) was fined $1,800, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $540 victim surcharge for care or control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired. • Robert Alexander Smith (born 1984) was fined $1,000,

handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $300 victim surcharge for care or control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired. Smith was also given an 18-month probation order with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. • Viola Dee-Ann Grieve (born 1969) was fined $1,000, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $300 victim surcharge for care or control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired. • David James Oster (born 1991) was sentenced to 10

Dawson Creek Law Courts • Michael Robert Hay (born 1984) was fined $1,000 and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft of a motor vehicle. • Seth Berger (born 2000) was handed six months of probation with a conditional

discharge and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft of a motor vehicle. • Tiffany Marie Nordal (born 1986) was handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault. • David Edward Travis (born 1981) was handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under. Fort Nelson Law Courts •

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(born 1989) was handed 18 months of probation, handed a 10-year discretionary firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault with a weapon. • Jose Miguel Moreira (born 1965) was fined $500, handed a one-year driving ban, and assessed $75 for driving with a suspended licence. • Robert James Bakstad (born 1963) was fined $500, handed a one-year driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence.

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and black hoodie with a Red Dragon Apparel (RDS) logo, and a black brimmed cap. Anyone with information on the robberies, or who can identify the suspect in the photos, is asked to call the detachment at 250-787-8100. Tips can be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Guns, boat stolen in break and enter Notice of Amendment to Forest Operations Schedule #3 (FOS) Notice is hereby given that an amendment to the FOS has been prepared regarding timber harvesting activities planned in the Fort St John Timber Supply Area (TSA). The amendment proposes to modify the planned location of timber harvesting and road construction activities and is comprised of the following elements: 1. To add NEW blocks and the roads necessary to access them in the following operating areas: Managing Participant Canfor/ BCTS Canfor Canfor Canfor Canfor/ BCTS BCTS Canfor/BCTS Canfor/ BCTS Canfor Canfor Canfor Canfor Canfor BCTS Canfor Canfor/ BCTS BCTS Canfor Canfor BCTS BCTS Canfor Canfor Canfor Canfor/ BCTS Canfor

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Fort St. John RCMP are searching for two guns and a boat stolen last Wednesday. Police say the items were stolen June 27 from a commercial lot in the 10200 block of 75 Street. Video surveillance shows a tan/silver Suburban-type vehicle entering and exiting the lot at the time of the theft, police say.

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shotgun Dawson Creek RCMP have since found the stolen Dodge Ram, but the boat and guns remain missing. Anyone with information is asked to call the detachment at 250-787-8100. Tips can be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Vehicles stolen from Archer CRM Fort St. John RCMP are searching for three vehicles and a trailer stolen from a local archaeology company last week. Thieves broke into Archer CRM Partnership at 9008 109 Street on June 27 around 2 a.m., according to police. The vehicles stolen are: • 2018 GMC Sierra pick-up, B.C. licence plate MM3839 • 2018 black trailer, B.C. li-

cence plate 85805U 2015 red Honda side by side, B.C. licence plate 10584X (4-seater) • 2017 red Honda side by side, unknown B.C. licence plate (2-seater) The stolen truck is is labelled with the Archer company name in black on the side of the front door panel. There is a red and black checkered pattern on the rear door panel •

and onto the box of the truck. The hood is marked by a large “50” written in white on a black background. Anyone with information about the thefts and location of the vehicles are asked to call Cst. Nicole Campbell at 250-787-8100, or at the detachment. Tips can be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Police looking for owner of lost long gun

These cut blocks have been designed in light of Government and industrylead initiatives that have temporarily and/or permanently constrained a large proportion of blocks in our current Forest Operations schedule 2. Revisions to existing FOS blocks and roads to capture changes proposed to block configurations in the following areas of the Fort St John TSA. a. Donnie Creek b. Aikman Creek c. Kobes Creek d. West Farrell Creek

Police in Fort St. John are looking for the owner of a long gun found late last year. The gun was found on the West Bypass on Dec. 23, 2017,

around noon, according to Fort St. John RCMP. The detachment is looking to return it to its owner. Anyone who recently lost a

The proposed FOS amendment is available for public review and comment until 4:30 pm Sept 1, 2018 at Canadian Forest Product’s Fort St John office and/or BC Timber Sales Peace Liard business area.

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Sikhism: “Don’t create enmity with anyone as God is within everyone” (Guru Arjan Devji 259). Sufism: “Beware lest you hurt someone’s heart, for on our path, no sin exists but this” (Sufi Order). Taoism: “Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss” (T’ai Shang Kan Ying P’ien). Unitarian: “We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part” (Unitarian principles). Wicca: “One going to take a pointed stick to pinch a baby bird should first try it on himself to feel how it hurts” (Nigeria). Zoroastrianism: “Whatever is disagreeable to yourself do not do unto others” (Shayastna-Shayast 13:29). The following are statements from celebrated philosophers: Epictetus: “What you would avoid suffering yourself, seek not to impose on others” (100 CE). Kant: “Act as if the maxim of thy action were to become by thy will a universal law of nature.” Plato: “May I do to others as I would that they should do unto me” (Greece; 4th Century BCE). Socrates: “Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you” (Greece; 5th Century BCE). Seneca: “Treat your inferiors as you would be treated by your superiors” (Epistle 47:11, Rome, 1 CE). The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that every individual shares certain inherent human rights. All religions should stress that the Ethic of Reciprocity extends to all people and not just to those within their own religious community. If we could do that, what a wonderful world it would be.

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Dear Annie: What advice would you give to a divorced man regarding “moving on”? My boyfriend and his ex-wife have been divorced for 10 years, SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) yet she continues to manipuThis is a great day to make late him and behave spitefully travel plans or explore getting toward him. She and their adult further education or taking a children show no consideration course. Reach out and explore for my boyfriend’s wishes. And I your world! see him do a lot of tiptoeing beSAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) cause God forbid he upset the “posse.” He tried to establish Discussions about shared that he’d like to see his adult property, inheritances or children in settings other than anything you own jointly with his ex-wife’s home, but that others will go well today. This rarely happens. And he is exis an excellent day to ask for a pected to still go to her house loan or mortgage. Keep your for birthday gatherings. pockets open! He has made some minor CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) changes, which I hope, for the Negotiations with partners and sake of his sanity, he adheres to. close friends will go well today. I suggested that he seek counFamily discussions likewise will seling, but to no avail. He puts be positive, because people are his foot down, but as soon as supportive of each other today. she says “sorry” once, he picks AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) his foot back up and goes back You will get a lot done at work for more of the same disrespecttoday. This also is an excellent ful treatment. It is completely day for work-related travel absurd that he thinks he has a or relating to groups on the good relationship with his ex job. People will listen to you or even with his adult children. because you have a positive The kids show him no respect. attitude. I have learned I can’t change anyone but myself, but how do PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) you coexist with someone who, A playful day! Romance can because he feels guilty, keeps blossom! Enjoy fun activities punishing himself? It’s not my with children, sports events place to tell him what to do, I and all social occasions. It’s a have learned through my own perfect day to be on vacation. counseling. When I try to help

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him work through the many incidents that occur, he tells me that I’m biased because I “don’t like them.” What I don’t like, Annie, are their actions. They show such disrespect, and if they can’t respect their own father, really, whom are they going to respect? Could he end up taking this nonsense until the day he dies? Will he ever free himself? I’m afraid that without counseling, he will never truly just put his foot down, say what he needs to and free himself of this abuse. Enough is enough! -- Anonymously Bewildered Dear Anonymously Bewildered: The advice I would give to this man matters little if he’s not the one who’s asking. And there’s the rub. You seem to recognize this -- you mentioned that you know you can’t help anyone but yourself -- so I imagine your letter was written more out of exasperation than anything else. I certainly sympathize. It’s frustrating to watch the people we love go through the same painful episodes again and again. But unless and until

he himself decides that enough is enough, I’m afraid you’re in for a lot of reruns. My advice to you, seeing as you’re the one who wrote me, is to change the channel -- if not by ending the relationship, then by disengaging from his family drama. I strongly recommend that you continue going to counseling, because it sounds as though it’s providing you helpful selfinsight. Dear Annie: I get a therapeutic massage in my chiropractor’s office and a dermabrasion treatment in my dermatologist’s office. Recently, someone in the latter office suggested that I should be tipping for these personal services. I never imagined that tipping in a doctor’s office would be expected or even appropriate. I am hoping some of your doctor readers will respond. -- Tipped Off Dear Tipped Off: I’ve never heard of tipping at a doctor’s office. You’re a patient, not a customer. The fact that someone there told you that you should be tipping sounds a little fishy to me, but stay tuned, and I’ll let you know if I hear from doctors on this subject. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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he north has numerous opposing forces at any given time impacting affordable housing options. Political policy does hinder affordable housing options for temporary resource industry workers. Financial policy with interest rate stress testing does make it more difficult for first time homebuyers to qualify for housing that suits their needs. Commodity pricing has global impacts. Free trade and strength of the Canadian dollar are all impactful to both rural and northern communities. The north has been impacted by large scale economic projects for as long as I can remember. The Site C project has offered a bit of reprise to our community in a time when the regional petroleum industry is transitioning in the global market. In my opinion, the air traffic in our regional airport remained strong thanks to Site C. Our community continues to be strongly dependent on petroleum and forest industries as the driver of the local economy. Local communities were strongly impacted by resource exploration and development in the first half of this decade as global companies explored and proved resource supply to support an LNG industry. A region of 60,000 can quickly notice any large fluctuations in demand for labour force. Rapid resource development creates issues in communities, airports, service supply, housing, policing, health, safety, etc. The want ads confirmed a shortage of labour force. Shortage of labour force was impacted by insufficient affordable housing options. Demand for affordable housing was well publicized in larger centres. Lower Mainland investors and developers began large scale projects with little or no consideration on market saturation or absorption periods. In a very short time Fort St. John realized record breaking high density residential growth. Developers from the south had never experienced a saturated market. The population numbers are so small in this region

Edwina Nearhood LIFE AT GROUND ZERO

that very quickly there was a large oversupply. The oversupply was compounded by a downturn in the petroleum resource industry. Land use planners had little regulation to stand behind to slow down any growth. This is the boom-bust cycle many northern resource communities face decade after decade. When the market drops, the professionals leave, vacancy rates increase and on we go to the next cycle. How can we create a more sustainable, stable growth in the north? What if we slowed down resource development so that it was sustainable with the existing labour market and resources? What if we had built-in reserves to weather low commodity pricing? Global markets do not dictate higher prices. They create demand from larger markets with the ability to control the pricing with economies of scale. How can a small resource-rich region diversify and create value added industry to maintain what generations of hardworking people have done to build this region and these communities we love to call home? There really is a great sense of community in all small northern cities. You really have an opportunity to get to know your neighbour, play with the people you work with, and have a network of like-minded people to have the work-life balance. The volunteerism, service groups, and sense of community is strong. If someone is in need, there is help to support them. If the community is in crisis, there is opportunity to come together to help those in need. Let’s preserve this lifestyle with sustainable growth that supports strong families. Less overtime equals more family time. More family time creates happier, healthier families. Let’s try and raise the happy factor of our community and focus on the Gross Product of Happiness… instead of another boom. Communities that work together and play together are strong and resilient together. Edwina Nearhood is a lifelong resident of Fort St. John, with 30 years experience in the appraisal industry.

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150 rounds at 35th Oilmen’s trapshoot DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Members of the Fort St. John Petroleum Association will have 25 more rounds to show how accurate they are when the 35th Oilmen’s Trapshoot takes over the North Peace Rod and Gun Club Range July 6 and 7. For the second straight year, the organizing committee has raised the number of rounds each person shoots by 25, bringing the total to 150. “The more shooting that everyone gets to do, hopefully the more fun they’ll have,” said Oilmen’s

Trapshoot Chairman Shane Stirling. The shoot gets going with a practice at 4 p.m. on July 6, and a barbecue at 6:30 p.m. The official shooting events begin at 9 a.m. on July 7, finishing at 4 p.m. with prizes and dinner to follow. “We used to have so much down time throughout the day, that we’ve moved the start time to 9 instead of 8 a.m. That’s just one of the ways that we’re getting better at what we do,” said Stirling. Improving is the main goal of Stirling and the committee going forward. Stirling, in his ninth year as chairman of the event, has been front

and centre for the evolution of the trapshoot. He said 125 people came out to the 30th shoot in 2013. Only 53 came out last year, but 63 were confirmed as of June 25, with two weeks to go. Registration is open right up until the start of the event. “The petroleum association has always been about building camaraderie in the industry. We have our ups and downs, times when we’re working crazy hours and don’t have much time to get together. The trapshoot provides that opportunity and we want to keep it going for a long time,” said Stirling. Stirling, a director with

the Petroleum Association, said one of the ways that the association in general is working on keeping membership strong and growing is by moving to a digital platform. “We have online registration, and are able to track our members and connect and communicate with everybody, and keep up to date with our demographic. You have to change, we’re being proactive, and hopefully we can be in good shape for another 50 or 60 years,” Stirling said.

Vandals can’t slow down mixed slow pitch season DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

As the Fort St. John Mixed Slow Pitch Society approaches the final third of the season, the conditions of the diamonds and dugouts continue to improve and play is marching right along, despite the number of games cancelled due to rain and the recent efforts of vandals. Games were rained out last week from June 25 to 27, and when players went to the diamonds on the 27th to see how much rain remained, they saw several wood panels kicked out from the dugouts and fence capping strung out all over the place. The society’s president Jordan Munch said this has happened before, but it only took five minutes this time to nail the boards back in place and round up the fence capping, which has since been placed in storage.

“We’re just happy nothing was broke, but it’s a bit of a hassle,” Munch said. The society made a goal to improve the field and dugout conditions this season. Since the season started, members have donated wood to reface all 16 of the Surerus field dugouts and installed them on their own time. The society then paid for the paint, and City of Fort St. John workers painted all the dugouts. The public washrooms are now up and running, enabling the society to get rid of the outhouses, which were causing complaints due to the close proximity to the dugouts. “The outhouse situation comes up every year. It’s hard to get people to come regularly clean them, but we’re good for the rest of the season now that the washrooms are open,” Munch said. The improvements come

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A newly renovated dugout was vandalized on June 26 at the Surerus ball diamonds, with spare fence capping strung out in the fields.

just in time for the society’s Poker Tournament, going this weekend, July 7 and 8. All the money raised will go straight to the society. “We’re looking for more teams to sign up, but it will

be a really fun tournament,” said Munch. The regular season ends on August 9, followed by the year-end tournament August 11 to 12.

ach year, there’s a bit of a lull between the end of the NHL and NBA playoffs, and the start of free agency. Free agency is always heavily hyped, much like underwhelming trade deadlines, and fans wait in anticipation for July 1 for reasons beyond fireworks and taking the boat out on the lake. This year, the free agency period lived up to the hype, and either made you really happy or extremely frustrated, depending on the teams you cheer for. From about 7 until 10 a.m., my morning was dedicated to refreshing my phone and wasting data, trying to keep up to all the deals,.James Neal to the Calgary Flames; Paul Stastny to the Vegas Golden Knights; Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder. I was visiting a friend this weekend, mostly to watch the World Cup, and I was so preoccupied that my buddy’s six-year-old daughter kept asking why I was on my phone if I came over to watch soccer. Being questioned by a six-year-old is enough to shake you to the core. Despite the free agency action, all anyone wanted to know was where John Tavares and LeBron James would sign. As a Leafs fan, when I heard the news Tavares signed a seven-year, $77-million contract with the Leafs, I was more shocked than overjoyed, although I was certainly very happy. The Leafs have never been able to sign top free agents, and this could be the start of the NHL’s superstars seeing the Leafs as a top free agent destination. Many Leafs fans will tell you that Toronto will win the Stanley Cup this year, bolstered no doubt by odds makers. Signing Tavares makes the Leafs better this year, and will make them very fun to watch, but just how much better remains to be seen. I’m skeptical of how the team will improve its defence, and afford extensions for William Nylander, Auston Matthews, and Mitch Marner, but those issues will sort themselves out. I wish I was as happy as I was when I heard the Toronto Blue Jays traded for David Price, but Price then left the Jays in free agency and now the Jays are mediocre. Experience has gotten the best of me. By Sunday night, James would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. The excitement that arrived at the possibility of a James-led Lakers team giving the Golden State Warriors a real challenge was quickly wiped out by the Lakers signing Lance Stephenson, Rajon Rondo, and JaVale McGee, showing the Lakers would be only as good as the Cleveland Cavaliers were a year ago. To confirm my fears, the Warriors went out and signed DeMarcus Cousins, likely extending the Warriors title reign a little longer. But if the Leafs are able to win a Stanley Cup next year, I’ll be less annoyed by a sweep in the 2019 NBA Finals.

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Team B.C. student delegates Taya Hamming, Rylie Bondaroff, Kali-Clare Atkings, and Zoey Hamming on their way to a student meeting at the National Junior High School Rodeo last week in Huron, South Dakota. Bondaroff and Atkings both represented the B.C. North Region, along with Tyler Pederson, Twiggy Esau, Fallon Jones and Rachel Moat. Atkings placed 52nd in barrel racing out of 177 competitors. Pederson was 79th of 128 in chute dogging, and 77th out of 117 in ribbon roping with Bondaroff. Bondaroff placed 134th out of 163 cowgirls in goat tying, while Esau came in 56th place out of 172 in pole bending.

Northern Baseball Training camp coming to Hudson’s Hope Aspiring sluggers and pitchers will get the chance to improve their game this weekend at Northern Baseball Training’s Summer Baseball Camp in Hudson’s Hope, July 6 and 7. All ages are welcome, and there will be two hours of a day of training each day for both kids and adult age groups. This is the first camp in the Peace Region for Northern Baseball Training, a Prince George company that launched in November 2017. “We offer individual private lessons, group lessons, off-season training in the winter and summer baseball camps. This is our second camp, and we’re really excited about coming to the North and helping out the kids in the area,” said Brandon Hunter, one of

the three Northern Baseball trainers. The camps will focus on the fundamentals, from the basic hitting stance and loading up and finishing the swing, to proper throwing and accuracy and everything in between. Hunter, who played baseball at Thompson Rivers University, and later in Kentucky and Australia, saw a need for high level coaching in Northern B.C. “We noticed a lot of the better kids leaving Prince George to go play baseball else where, and we want to keep kids in the North, to help grow the programs. I didn’t have this type of coaching growing up and it will really benefit young players,” Hunter said. For more information, go to www. northernbaseballtraining.com.

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After a slow start to the baseball season due to weather, the North Peace Minor Baseball Association wrapped up one of the most successful houseleague seasons in recent memory last week. “We had terrific finals, all three coming down to the final inning, and having trained umpires at almost every game made a huge difference,” said North Peace President Forrest Liddicoat. North Peace turned what had been a hindrance, the lack of both umpires and volunteers, into a positive, as many people became involved as the season went along and have expressed interest to help out next year. “We made it a priority to have umpires this year and to show how much we’re doing as a group to make baseball successful in this town, and it’s been quite successful. People have noticed the benefit of signing their kids up to play,” Liddicoat said. The baseball season isn’t completely done, however. The North Peace Black Sox peewee team will play Single A ball in Baseball Alberta in July. Beginning this weekend in Fox Creek, the team will travel two weekends, playing four games each time, and in the provincials

at the end of the month, location to be determined. “The kids have been practicing regularly the last two months. We have a strong group of kids at the mosquito and peewee level who will keep the association successful as they get older,” said Liddicoat. One thing Liddicoat appreciated this year was the number of high level hockey players who played this year. “When you have guys like Connor Bowie who play WHL come home to play baseball, it makes the game more popular in that age group, and lets people know that it’s OK to play both baseball and hockey,” Liddicoat said. Over the summer and into the next year, North Peace Minor Baseball will focus on improving the diamonds at Kin Park. New mounds were installed this year, and Liddicoat would like to see backstops replaced or fixed, with the possibility of enlarging the fields and adding grass infields. “If we improve Kin Park each year, we can show we’re staying on top of things and let people know that there’s good baseball in town,” said Liddicoat.

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Ronald McDonald House Golf tourney hoping to raise more than $40,000 Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Ronald McDonald House B.C. has been an important charity in Fort St. John and throughout B.C., providing accommodation for sick children and a comfortable home away from home. The Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament, put on by Enbridge, is returning to Lone Wolf Golf Course this year on July 7. “We’ve had quite a few staff members here who have had children attend the houses, and we know lots of people who’ve used them. It’s important that we continue raising money for them, and reminding people of the importance of

Ronald McDonald House,” said Amanda Huhn, tournament organizer. The tournament raised about $40,000 in 2017, Huhn said. The money goes towards helping families at Ronald McDonald House in B.C., Yukon, and Alberta. The tournament is sold out this year, and Huhn is expecting and hoping that the amount raised exceeds last year’s tournament. “Being able to have everyone out together supporting this cause and enjoying a round of golf is fun, everyone loves a good golf tournament. It’s all about the kids and we want to make sure we’re raising both awareness and money to help the families in need,” said Huhn.

New Totem Archery holding cash shoot July 28, looking for new indoor home Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Archers of all kinds will have a chance to win a large sum of money at New Totem Archery’s annual Outdoor Cash Shoot on July 28. Registration is at 8 a.m., with shooting beginning at 9, at New Totem’s outdoor range in the Jones subdivision. This year’s shoot will feature a new scoring format, made popular by the Redding Trail Shoot in Northern California. The targets are a bit smaller, with more points given for people who can hit the smaller, centre ring. “Everybody knows about the new format and wants to try it, we wanted to give them the opportunity to try it locally,” said New Totem President Graham Goertzen. People in the top three of the competitive categories will receive a cash payout. The competitive

categories include men’s unlimited, men’s bowhunter, women’s compound, and men’s traditional. There will be non-competitive categories as well. This is New Totem’s second and final outdoor shoot of the summer. The rest of the season will consist of weekly league nights, until the club moves back indoors in the fall. The club is currently without a home for the upcoming indoor season. New Totem moved from the Taylor Community Hall to the Stonebridge Hotel’s Alexander Ballroom last year and really enjoyed it, but was unable to secure the space going forward. The club received approval from city council in 2017 to build a new indoor location on the site of the club’s outdoor range, but are unable to afford the cost it would take to build it at this time. In addition, New Totem would need to pave the access road and parking lot, making the cost harder to afford.

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North Peace Cricket foundation standings TEAM MP W L TP Net Runs Chances Road Runners 5 4 1 8 +0.4 Mahakali Eleven 4 2 2 4 +0.1 Northern Bulls. 5 2 3 4 +1.9 FSJ Rangers 5 2 3 4 -0.7 Northern Strikers 5 2 3 4 -1.7 Got sports news? sports@ahnfsj.ca

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The Northern Bulls took on the Chances Road Runners early in the season, with Chances winning. A week into the second half of the season, the Road Runners are in first place with a 4-1 record.

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Then everyone throws themselves at their beds with cries of relief and exhaustion. On Saturday, July 7th the last day; 9:00 am

is the Horse Show (Showmanship and Equitation)

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is the Beef Conformation Classes

3:00 pm

are the Awards Presentations

5:00 pm

is the Sale of Swine, Sheep and Beef.

The sale is followed by a Friends of 4-H Supper for all Sponsors, Buyers, and Supporters of 4-H.

is the Sheep Show.

I would like to thank all of our past and future buyers and sponsors for helping to enrich the lives of local 4-H youth.

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Karl Musgrove (right) and Tara Brule during the Bright Nights In June Art Stars event at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

Karl Musgrove a living lesson on rediscovering art through adversity gracie english Alaska Highway News

Painting is hard enough as it is — add in a debilitating stroke and it would seem painting should prove impossible. But none of that has stopped Karl Musgrove, who’s proving just how possible it can be with every new stunning piece he creates. Karl is a Montana-born painter, now living on a ranch in Upper Cache with his wife Ann. Living and growing up in Montana until he was 16, Karl was always drawing or painting something. His dad loved encouraging him and drawing with him. This involvement and support from an early age led to two things — one, a natural and easygoing talent evident through his work; and two, the hilarious story of how he was able to sell his first painting at age five for 25 cents. I don’t know about you, but my paintings wouldn’t sell for a dime these days, let alone when I was only five years old! In his late teens, Karl com-

pleted a correspondence course through the Art Instruction School of Minneapolis, but has had no other training in the arts. After a few years of pursuing the arts, he stopped painting regularly to focus working on his ranch in Upper Cache. Nobody would guess the life-changing event brought him back to painting. Karl had a major stroke in his mid-50s, leaving him partially blind in both eyes, paralyzed on his dominant right side, and without speech. Nevertheless, he relearned how to paint using his left hand and these days is back to creating artwork on a daily basis. Ann says he is “lost to the world” when he paints. Karl’s paintings are of an amazing quality for someone without any physical disadvantages, but when you know he can’t use his right hand because of his stroke you can’t help but have a lot of respect for a man who has overcome so much. Karl’s art is focused on nature, depicting unique scenes from ranch life and

candid moments of wildlife. Another amazing quality of his paintings is the fact he never paints while looking at his subject matter. All of the details, colours, and ideas come from a lifetime of memories being surrounded by the things he loves to paint. His attention to detail and stunning use of colour will leave you unable to look away. Karl can be an inspiration to all of us. It might have been easier for him to give up on painting after his stroke, but he didn’t. He persevered. So, the next time I find myself saying I can’t do something because it’s too difficult, I hope I’ll remember Karl and be reminded that nothing is impossible. I encourage you to remind yourself of that too. It may be corny, but one of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever gotten is this: “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” Gracie English is a 14-yearold student, born and raised in the Montney/Fort St. John area.

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ith the warmer weather, I’m sure I speak for most of us when I say that I am so glad to be able to shed the extra layers and feel the sun on my face again! I love our summers up here in the north with the impossibly long evenings and opalescent sunrises, even if those do happen so early. Even the rain is welcome to keep the dust down and help all the farmer’s crops and our gardens flourishing. I often feel that our warm months slip by so quickly, and I know many of us share that feeling. So, let’s make the best of the next few weeks of long daylight hours. Nature Captured in Prints & Paint

Diana Hofmann and Alison Newth, both local artists, are joining forces to do our July exhibition. This powerhouse partnership is going to be producing some fantastic pieces for our viewing pleasure. Diana has her big print from the Art Market, as well as other creative prints and expressive pieces made with several different techniques, with which she’s been building her body of work. Alison paints in a bold, colourful style, capturing the brilliance of our northern vistas in a unique and appealing way. The contrasts in style and medium will make this exhibition very dynamic and visually exciting. Opening Night is Friday, July 13, 2018, and the show will run until August 4.

New Artists Ada De Klein is producing graphic interpretations over top of her own computer-edited photography in mixed media photo-paintings. Her work is delightfully fresh and unabashed. The colour palette and the geometric interpretations are fun and funky and filled with spritely movement. I am very glad Ada has decided to join us here at Peace Gallery North as her mixed media work brings a new perspective and viewpoint with it. We also have a new medium, hammered and worked copper, along with another new artist, Isam Sharkiye. Isam is a Syrian refugee who has found a safe and welcoming community

in Fort Nelson, BC. He and his family escaped war-torn Syria in 2015 after living in a war zone for over four years. In August of 2017, Isam and his wife, Marwa, and their three small children, came to Canada. Isam’s knowledge and experience working in copper began when he was just 11 years old, under the guidance and instruction from his uncle in a very traditional way. Isam is happy to be making art again after so many years of struggle and hardship. Natalie Brekkaas is gallery co-ordinator of Peace Gallery North. Read more art gallery news at alaskahighwaynews.ca

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RESIDENTIAL CHILD & YOUTH WORKERS - TERRACE, B.C. As a Residen�al Child and Youth Worker you must have a passion to promote and safe guard the wellbeing of children and youth by providing a normalized and caring living environment and encouraging posi�ve growth by u�lizing therapeu�c interven�ons. You will a posi�ve and coopera�ve team member. Full �me and part �me posi�ons are available. These are union posi�ons with a compe��ve salary and excellent beneﬁts.

RESIDENTIAL COORDINATORS - TERRACE As a Residen�al Coordinator you will be highly mo�vated and experienced. You will be responsible for the day to day func�oning of a group home and of maintaining a normalized and therapeu�c se�ng for the residents. You will be an experienced prac��oner who can offer guidance and solu�ons to the staff members. This is a unionized posi�on with a compe��ve salary and excellent benefits.

MANAGER, CHILD & YOUTH GROUP HOMES - TERRACE As a full �me Manager in our Child and Youth Residen�al programs you will be a skilled, experienced and self-directed individual. You will have significant experience as a Residen�al Child and Youth Worker. Current knowledge regarding the child and youth delivery system in BC is preferred. Supervisory experience and knowledge of trauma informed prac�ce are assets. You will be an inspira�onal leader, an excellent communicator and a team player who is able to build rela�onships. This is an excluded posi�on with a compe��ve salary and excellent benefits. The first review of applicants will occur on July 6, 2018. This posi�on will remain open un�l filled. Only those applicants chosen to proceed in the selec�on process will be no�fied directly. Please apply with your covering le�er and resume to Brenda Prosser at bprosser@tcsinfo.ca.

RESIDENT FIELD TECH CHETWYND Brandt Tractor Ltd. currently has a position available for a Resident Field Service Techni− cian to be located in Chetwynd, BC. The suc− cessful applicant will be responsible for the re− pair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is considered an as− set. Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com. To apply for this position please visit www.brandtjobs.com and enter the tracking code 1601−046 into the search field of the Job Opportunities page. www.brandtjobs.com

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Tuesday July 17th, 2018 at 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Dawson Creek, Community Bridge1200 102 Ave. AN INTRODUCTION TO FOSTER PARENTING- Are you in the process of applying or contemplating about applying? Come meet the network of professionals you will be working with including: foster parents, social workers and support workers. Please join us with all your questions , concerns, & the desire to support children and youth in care. Register before July 13th by calling 250785-6021 ext. 235 Contact: Tiffany Butt

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Caroline Pauline Paynter November 11, 1957 April 21, 2018 Carol was many things to many people. She was a proud, loving and supportive mother of two (Rebecca and David), that continually put others ahead of herself. Her sheer determination could not be matched. She practically invented the phrase, “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” There was, in fact, no one more capable. Her easy-going nature and sense of humor were a joy to encounter. Carol truly was a “wild child,” doing as she pleased until her last breath. Carol passed peacefully in her own home, surrounded by loved ones. May her soul rest in peace.

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B8 THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2018

Local Sports

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Above, Natasha Pasincky was sixth in the Blizzard Bike Club’s Baldonnel Time Trial with a time of 30 minutes and one second on June 28. Ray Avanthay was first with a time of 23 minutes.

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Left to right: Jenelle Russell, Sheryl Jakubowski, Miranda Laboucane, Tina Tompkins, and Cheyenne Attachie with their ribbons won at the Kelowna Special Olympics Track Meet on June 24.

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Above, Raven Oilfield (green) had two on in the bottom of the sixth inning against Hard Edge Sports in the peewee championship game on June 28, but were unable to score the tying run, losing 7-6. Alaska Highway News sports reporter Dillon Giancola called the game behind the plate.

Did You Know? The Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek are the hosts of the Annual Fall Fair Parade held Friday morning during the DC Exhibition.

Above, Mike Steck’s 1982 Volkswagen Beetle won the Mayor’s Choice and People’s Choice awards, voted on by Mayor Lori Ackerman and the spectators, respectively, at the Canada Day Show and Shine.

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• All entriesof will begin assembling on 103rd Ave, coming in on • Undecorated vehicles (except those in the Vintage Category) Club Highway 49 (Rolla Rd) at 8:00 a.m. with parade commencing at need not register. Dawson Creek Rotary 10:00 a.m. sharp. Creek • Entrants understand that photos will be taken of the parade Dawson Sunrise • Judging of pre-registered entries and ribbon distribution and may be used in future publications and promotional will take place at 9:15 a.m. prior to the parade beginning. If you are not in line at 9:00 am – you will not be judged • Entrants who have not registered with the Chamber of Commerce will not be judged! • Entries must be able to keep up with the flow of the parade or they will be excused.

materials. • NOTE: Candy throwing is NOT permitted from floats for safety reasons, but can be handed our using walkers beside your float. • Parade ends at The Kin and the Memorial Arena Parking Lot. • We will need to know if you will have sound/music on the float.

Meets Fridays, 7:00 a.m. Meets Tuesdays, NOON At The DC CURLING RINK At The GEORGE DAWSON INN CATEGORIES: Marching Bands/Band on Float • Commercial/Business Entry • Draft Horse/Pony/Mounted entry • Non-Commercial, Non-Profit Club/Organization, Cultural Group • Vintage Cars, Trucks, Tractors • Civic / Municipal

Sean Armitage Dawson Creek, BC

The project started with the remains of a stock Model A pickup we bought from Court Wright in the early ‘90s. Court had inherited the truck from his Dad, Walter Wright, who had brought the truck to Dawson Creek from Hudson Hope. The truck is now powered by a 1953 Ford ﬂathead V8. The motor has an Edelbrock intake manifold with two Stromberg carburetors, an old Mallory distributor, Offenhauser Aluminum heads a Schneider Camshaft and home built headers. The truck has a 4” dropped axle in the front. We used the brakes, wheels, 3 speed transmission, rear end, steering column and steering wheel out of a 1940 Ford Coupe to upgrade the drivetrain. The body is a stock 1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup. Our intention was to build an Old Hot Rod like they did back in the early 50’s using mostly old Ford parts available then. I insured the truck in July 2006 and have been driving it every summer since. In 2009 my Dad and I took the truck on a trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats. We cruised around on the salt and watched the land speed races. The truck is not ﬁnished but has been a lot of fun to drive while we continue to look for more old parts to add to the build.

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The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce manages the ﬂoat registration and entry intake for us every year. We are truly grateful for all they do. Please note there are some changes to this year’s Rules and Entry Categories as well as a New Parade Route from last year.

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