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The group representing teachers in School District 60 is celebrating a Supreme Court of Canada win on the right to bargain classroom sizes and composition. But it’s too early to tell how the ruling will play out for local schools. Last week, the court delivered a quick 7-2 verdict on a 14-year legal battle between the province and the B.C. Teacher’s Federation, a verdict that will reverse course on legislation that
stripped teachers’ rights to bargain on classroom working conditions. “It says what the B.C. government did to teachers was unconstitutional, what they did to students was unconstitutional,� said Michele Wiebe, president of the Peace River North Teachers Association, which represents more than 300 teachers in the school district. “We feel vindicated. We were not wrong in this.� The issue dates back to the 2002 when the province first passed legislation known as Bill 28. The bill set class size
and composition levels in law, and prevented teachers from negotiating those provisions in their collective agreement with the province. The high court overturned a B.C. Court of Appeal ruling that found the province did not violate teachers’ rights to negotiate the issues in their collective agreement. A B.C. Supreme Court judge had ruled the law was unconstitutional in 2011, and the province imposed a new law the following year. See TEACHERS on A3
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Ken Winnig of Northern Health says MRI services at the Fort St. John Hospital will address access gaps in Northeast B.C.
MRI here by spring More than 1,000 leaving region for service each year
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machinery two kilometres upstream are increasing the frequency of slides on the property. In a report to the regional district, however, PRRD inspectors said Williams is building an addition on the property without a permit. On Thursday, the PRRD board ordered Williams to cease construction on the property and remove several hazardous structures—including a mobile home, a separate two-storey structure and a deck.
Northern Health expects a new, top-of-the-line MRI machine to be up and running at the Fort St. John Hospital as early as spring. Ken Winnig, regional director of diagnostic services, gave city council an update on Monday, saying the health authority has selected Siemens Healthcare to build and deliver the machine. Fort St. John is one of three hospitals to receive a new MRI alongside the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia in Prince George and the Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace. It’s the first time in 14 years that Northern Health has bought a new MRI, Winnig said. “I’m confident we are getting the latest technology on the market,� he said. “It will meet our clinical folks’ needs and our technical staff, and it will be a much better experience for the patient as well.� The $1.3-million machine will address access gaps in the Northeast, and serve a regional population of roughly 75,000, Winnig said. Currently, between 800 to 1,000 patients leave the region each year to access MRI services in Grande Prairie, and another 400 to Prince George, according to Winnig. “We know that we need to do a better job in terms of improving access gaps,� he said. While the health authority has yet to firm up precise dates for the machine’s installation, Winnig told councillors MRI services will operate at half-time hours when operations launch. Winnig anticipates 2,100 scans in its first year of operations, or 29 scans per 1,000 patients, a “conservative� estimate he said will bring access in the Northeast to comparable levels across B.C.
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Fort St. John Huskies’ forward Kyle Crawford directs a puck on net Saturday night at North Peace Arena. The Huskies lost 5-4 in a shoout to rival Dawson Creek Junior Canucks, but rebounded Sunday with a 11-1 over the Beaverlodge Blades. Turn to B1 for more.
Riverfront home a slide hazard Landowner says dam construction increasing frequency of slides, PRRD building inspectors blame un-permitted construction JONNY WAKEFIELD reporter@dcdn.ca
Building inspectors with the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) have deemed a riverfront home near the Site C dam site a hazard and are demanding the owner take steps to prevent it from sliding into the river. On Nov. 10, the PRRD board opted to begin legal action against Darrell Williams, who owns a property in the Darrell Williams outside his home. Old Fort neighbourhood that is sliding into a back channel of the Peace River. on Site C construction and Williams blames the slides claims vibrations from heavy
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Jamie Giesbrecht of Hearts for Adoption and Brandi Kennedy of the Adoptive Families Association of BC told councillors that there are 900 children and counting in foster homes in the province. The province sees just 270 adoptions per year, while another 400 age out of the system when they turn 19. MATT PREPROST PHOTO
Flu shots and nuclear bombs TOBLERMOAN: Our first news chew this week is a chocolate chew, and it’s kind of scary to all chocolate lovers around the world. The company that makes Toblerone announced it will change the triangular treat. Because of an increase in the cost of ingredients, they plan to make the gaps between the Toblerone triangles much wider. That’s terrible news! How can they mess with something that’s so important to so many people? Gee, what’s next, M & Ms with no “M”s? Reese’s Pieces with no pieces? Butterfingers is now MARGARINE fingers? Three Musketeers is now TWO Musketeers?
NUKE NEWS: A diver exploring the ocean near the west coast of Vancouver 105.9 Island says he may have found something unusual. A nuclear bomb. At last report, Fort St. John 112.9 investigators were on their way to the scene. It may be the nuke that was jetJohn,Alberta-B.C. BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada border tisoned from a U.S. Air Force plane before N/A it crashed in 1950. It was never recovered, and there’s some debate over whether the Fort Nelson N/A lost nuclear bomb poses a risk. Gee, don’t you just hate it when Americans come up Groundbirch N/A here and drop their litter? Dawson Creek
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GREENLAND GIGGLE: Researchers say they have found the oldest fossils on Earth in Greenland. Here’s my question about Greenland: How come on a colored map of the world, GREENLAND is always WHITE? Also, how come Turkey is not shaped like a Turkey and Chile is not shaped like a chili? But Cameroon is shaped like a macaroon? Just askin’.
BANFF BULLETIN: Parks Canada may totally drain Johnson Lake in Banff National Park to stop a fish parasite from spreading. Experts are debating how best to do this. We may have to drain many more lakes in Canada. We’re going to need extra land to accommodate all the Americans fleeing from Donald Trump.
MERCEDES MEMO: Luxury carmaker Mercedes is coming out with its first pickup truck. When you buy this very expensive luxury pickup they will make you sign an agreement that you won’t drive it with just any dog in the back. It can’t be a mangy old mutt in the back of a Mercedes pickup. It has to be a registered pedigree dog.
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tions out there,” he continued. “The Canadian Armed Forces has always been option, always will be an option. And it’s no different than the RCMP recruiting in our schools.” In a statement to the CBC, the BCTF said it appreciates and respects Canadian veterans. It
said the poster was created “in response to teachers’ worries about recruitment strategies in schools as well as a nation-wide TV ad campaign from the former Harper government which seemed to glamourize combat and target youth,” according to the CBC. •
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The association representing teachers in School District 60 says a counter-military recruitment pamphlet circulating on the Internet isn’t representative of all its members. As Canadians readied to mark Remembrance Day last week, a two-page pamphlet from the B.C. Teacher’s Federation went viral on social media, in which military recruitment was described as a “social justice issue” and encouraged teachers to lobby their school district to oppose recruitment in schools. “I got a teacher here that served in the Canadian Armed Forces. This is not reflective of all our members,” said Michelle Wiebe of the Peace River North Teacher’s Association, noting she’s fired off a letter to the BCTF to express that view. The BCTF has pulled the pamphlet, dated December 2015, from its website, and has said it was created in 2010 in response to recruitment methods at the time. While the first page of the pamphlet encouraged students to ask tough questions of themselves before deciding on a military career, the second page included 14 actions for teachers to take to counter military messaging. Among them: having students inform teachers when they are approached by recruiters: counter military propaganda by calling in to TV and radio stations, and by writing local newspapers; asking local unions and school boards to pass motions opposing recruitment in schools; and encouraging local industry and workers to resist military contracts. “The first page, asking questions and being informed, there’s nothing wrong with that,” said Wiebe, who only learned of the pamphlet’s existence last Thursday. “I think it went over the top for me as a counter military (message).” She added: “Every organization you’re going to have spectrum of how people feel about certain issues. I probably have teachers that are on both sides as well.” Dan Davies said the pamphlet upset him as a teacher of 12 years and a Canadian Forces reservist of 22 years. “It certainly doesn’t represent myself as a teacher and my thoughts. I’m struggling to find anyone’s thoughts it seems to represents,” he said. Teachers encourage youth to approach everything with an open mind, he said.
Similar to the previous legislation, it restricted school boards’ power to determine staffing levels and establish the size and composition of classes or how many teacher assistants can be hired per student in a school. The dispute led to an acrimonious strike in 2014. The labour dispute resulted in a negotiated settlement that expires in 2019 and included a $100-million fund to address grievances related to class size and composition. The dispute has forced teachers to take on more students in their classroom with specialized learning plans or learning disabilities without extra supports, Wiebe said. “Teachers have just dealt with it in their classrooms,” she said. Wiebe blasted Premier Christy Clark, who introduced the initial legislation in 2002 when she was education minister, for tying the matter up in the courts and shortchanging education in the process. “Why did this have to go this far when the money could have been spent for public schools? I am so upset at her for putting our children through this,” she said. “We’ve had to fight so hard as public educators for the learning conditions for students and our working conditions. I think teachers will feel a sense of relief.” How soon that relief will come remains to be seen. The decision should lead to the reinstatement of special education supports, teacher librarians, and more in public schools. Clark has said the province has already reserved $100 million in anticipation of the court’s ruling, though the BCTF estimates it will cost up to $300 million a year to bring in the extra resources. The BCTF has called for immediate action to implement the ruling while Clark has said the implementation will take some time. Dave Sloan, superintendent for School District 60, said it is “pretty early days for the district to be considering the impact or consequences” of the court’s decision. “Our understanding is that the decision triggers a reopening clause in the current collective agreement between the BCTF and the BC Public School Employers Association, and that any discussions to determine implications and consequences of the decision will be conducted at a provincial level,” Sloan said. “The current collective agreement remains in place in the interim, so all concerned parties can look forward to an uninterrupted and continuing level of service and labour stability while those responsible for looking into these matters do so.”
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Six sport organizations in Fort St. John are splitting more than $57,000 in legacy funds from the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge last year. On Monday, each group received its ceremonial cheque during a city council presentation. The groups include:
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Current demographics in Northern Health point to bubbles in the population around 20 to 25 years of age to 50 to 60 years of age, he said. “As those folks move through time, our utilization rates will increase, so we’re preparing for that demand,” Winnig said, adding the MRI will support oncology and cancer care services in the north. “We’ll forecast each year,” he continued. “It’s a good, conservative number to start. If you get a bubble and sudden burst of population growth, everything goes in step with that.” Two X-ray technologists from the Fort St. John Hospital are currently in practicum after completing MRI training through the B.C. Institute of Technology, he said.
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Transit ridership in Fort St. John has jumped nearly 25 per cent since 2013. BC Transit saw more than 123,000 riders in 2015-16, up from 100,500 in 2013-14, according to an update given to city council on Monday. Renewed service to Northern Lights College, route adjustments, and schedule changes implemented since 2013 have played a part in driving up usage, according to Chris Fudge, senior regional transit manager for BC Transit. “They seem to be bearing fruit,” said Fudge. BC Transit saw roughly 11 passengers per hour in 2015, up from nine in 2013, while operating costs per passenger have dropped from $16.27 that year to $13.39 in 2015. That’s slightly below peer averages of nearly 19 passengers an hour at an operating cost of $5.88 per passenger. “The good news is there’s a positive trend in all three (performance indicators),” Fudge told councillors. “Compared to peer averages, the numbers are still below those averages.” Meanwhile, HandyDart use in the city jumped to 26,856 rides in 2015, up from 24,621 in 2013, according to figures provided to council. That service is seeing roughly three passengers an hour at an operating cost of $23.32 per passenger. “The system is performing very well compared to its peers,” Fudge said. Looking ahead, the city will need to understand the needs and priorities of transit riders, including new stops, bus shelters, and priority snow removal at some stops. “We acknowledge three-anda-half years down the road, priorities do change within the community,” said Fudge. “It’s an ongoing process to work with staff to understand what those shifting priorities may be.” BC Transit’s current garage is at capacity, meaning any expansion in service hours and routes that would require more buses would require a new facility. Five buses are due for replacement in 2018-19, Fudge said. Coun. Trevor Bolin asked if BC Transit has made progress on exploring the use of natural gaspowered buses in the city, and suggested the agency explore appropriately-sized bus options when upgrading its local fleet. “With ridership up, it’s a good thing, but the buses are still empty when you see them,” he said. Natural-gas fuelled buses have been introduced in Nanaimo in Kamloops, and there are more bus types on the market today, Fudge said. “Where vehicles will need to be replaced, that’s where we’ll look at putting more appropriately sized vehicles in place.”
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Many of you have asked me to respond to Senator Richard Neufeld’s recent oped, which complained about the “double standard” shown by the lack of media coverage of one of my Facebook posts about the Site C dam. With respect to the language in the post, I will agree that there were more polite phrases I could have used to describe Premier Clark and BC Hydro CEO Jessica MacDonald, the powerbrokers behind the most expensive and environmentally destructive project in B.C. history. What is truly repugnant, though, is the deafening silence you hear from Senator Neufeld, Premier Clark, Ms. Macdonald, and so many others about the devastating and completely unjustified impacts of this illconceived project. As some readers may know, the B.C. Government and BC Hydro are currently attempting to construct a road for the Site C project that will destroy gravesites of our ancestors. There could be ways to avoid this senseless destruction, but these Site C powerbrokers are not interested in finding them. We’ve written dozens of letters and asked for meetings to discuss realignment of the road or other options, but been greeted with silence. Disturbing graves breaks the laws of our culture, and the needless desecration of these sites is not only an affront to our people, but a disgrace to all Canadians. We should all be speaking out. And this is just the latest travesty from the Site C project. Independent scientists, experts, economists, and even the past CEO of BC Hydro, have all said Site C is a terrible idea. Just consider for a moment what society could instead do with the $9 billion that Site C will cost. • Build two natural gas plants that would save Premier Clark’s failed LNG plans and bring over 2,000 jobs to the Peace region for $2.5 billion. • Pay the budget shortfalls of its education system; programs could be improved and schools reopened that Premier Clark’s government defunded and closed, along with opening a $2 billion trust fund to maintain the quality of our education for years to come. • Fix roads, bridges, and buildings that are sorely in need of repair for $2.5 billion. • Improve the economies and safety of its communities every year with a $1 billion trust fund. • After generating nearly twice the power of Site C, creating more long-term jobs, and improving our education system,
roads and bridges, BC could still have $1 billion to invest into BC’s health care system for years to come. Senator Neufeld believes there’s a double standard when it comes to elected officials (or unelected senators?) and the media. I agree. The double standard I see is that Senator Neufeld will speak up for the empowered, but not for Aboriginal people: • Did Senator Neufeld speak out when MLA Randy Hawes made racist comments about the traditional cultures of Aboriginal people? • Did Senator Neufeld speak out against the corrupt and racist comments made by MLA Pat Pimm, who complained that giving “the Indians more money” wouldn’t “get me one vote”? • Did Senator Neufeld speak out when the MP Bob Zimmer, claimed the solution to missing and murdered indigenous women was for them to get a job and stay on the reserve? • Did Senator Neufeld speak out when the Conservative Party of Canada, which gave him his seat on the Senate, refused to support an investigation into missing and murdered Aboriginal women? The truth is, Senator Neufeld, Premier Clark, and their political allies rarely speak out when it is the women, families, and culture integrity of Aboriginal communities that are under attack. Instead of supporting all of the good things $9 billion could do for all British Columbians, these politicians are barrelling ahead with a project whose only purpose,
at this point, is to distract from the Premier’s failure to realize her LNG pipe dreams. If they succeed, my people will lose what is most important to the cultural survival of our future generations: the ability to live free and feel connected to the world as we have done for greater than 13,000 years. We will not be silent about this project. We will not be silent about the desecration of our graves, the drowning of our wildlife, the poisoning of our fish, or the destruction of our society. We will not be silent while this government commits cultural genocide. And you, Senator Neufeld, shouldn’t be either. —Chief Roland Willson, West Moberly First Nations LETTER OF APPRECIATION Robin Elgie and Lee Baker have asked me to express their gratitude and to thank everyone who donated to my fundraiser last weekend. They said they really appreciate all that everyone has done to help them and they will never forget the kindness shown to them. —Shelley Ouellette, on behalf of Robin Elgie and Lee Baker Got something to say about a hot button issue? Send us a Letter to the Editor. Email editor@ahnfsj.ca or fill out the form on our website, alaskahighwaynews.ca
A new and brighter world has dawned T he media often calls this the “dawn” of renewable energy, as if it’s something new. Somebody, I suspect, has been snoozing through sunrise. It may seem like dawn because we’ve been happily sleeping and dreaming while the real dawn of clean energy happened some 20 years ago, when leaders like Denmark and Germany moved aggressively into wind and solar power, starting the energy revolution.
CANADA OPENS ITS EYES Canada was thoroughly asleep (if not intentionally tranquilized) until Ontario was jolted awake about a decade ago by a failing and massively over-budget, heavily subsidized nuclear industry, and one of the largest and most polluting coal power plants in North America. So Ontario woke up and installed 4,000 megawatts of wind and solar in less than 10 years. Thousands of permanent high-quality jobs and cleaner air were nice spin-offs. Quebec, with its abundant hydropower, is well into its second cup of coffee and getting serious about electric cars. Alberta and several other provinces seem to be rubbing the sleep from their eyes, and even the federal government is finally coming out of its trance and smelling the coffee. Rather than the dawn of
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renewables, I would say for the world as a whole it’s about midmorning. Globally, we are well past the awakening stage. In fact we are fully dressed and going about our morning’s business: rapid implementation on a global scale. We are up scaling production, increasing efficiency and causing the prices of wind and solar power to plummet. NEW ENERGY BEATS COAL A new report from the International Energy Agency says that renewables have now overtaken coal as the world’s largest installed power source, a truly historic milestone. And this growth is not slowing down any time soon. In 2015, two wind turbines were installed every hour in China alone. Around the world, an astounding 500,000 solar panels were installed every day last year. New solar power capacity increased by 25 per cent globally in 2015, adding 45 GW (45,000 megawatts) to the world’s estimated 2014 solar capacity of 178 GW. By the end of this year, the
planet should have 310 GW of solar. This growth is happening largely in Asia, China and Japan leading with the US ranking third. More than 1,000 cities and countries have pledged to go 100 per cent renewable by 2050, including the City of Vancouver. The U.S. Department of Energy expects 35 per cent of US electricity needs to be met by wind power by that same year. The U.S. government’s SunShot program expects solar to easily meet 25 per cent of the nation’s demand “without any major intervention.” In spite of Canada’s long slumber, our non-hydro renewable energy projects grew in just 10 years from two per cent of Canada’s energy capacity to 11 per cent, according to a new report from the National Energy Board. Wind and solar are leading the change because they are easy to mass-produce, easy to ship and install anywhere, and they are simple and safe with real costs continuing to fall. In areas with good wind and solar resources, they are already often cheaper than any other energy source.
and gas sector. Plunging and unpredictable oil prices and falling profits are causing them to look for new energy opportunities, and they’re beginning to find them in renewables. Shell has thrown $1.7 billion into a new division called New Energies. Total SA, the French oil giant, has just bought Saft for $1 billion, a major manufacturer of batteries. Total has also bought a 66 per cent share of solar panel maker SunPower Corp for $1.3 billion. Exxon is investing heavily in fuel cell tech that powers cars with hydrogen extracted from water. Smaller, more flexible and progressive fossil fuel companies have been investing in renewables for some time. AltaGas, who built B.C.’s first wind project (with help from Peace Energy Co-op in Dawson Creek) have since invested in run-of-river hydro, geothermal and more wind. So if you are just rubbing the sleep from your eyes and wondering what the fuss is all about, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. A new and brighter world has dawned.
BIG OIL NOT YAWNING ANY MORE Even big oil has turned to face the sunrise and beginning to put its capital to work outside the oil
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LOCAL NEWS Despite a notice advising of no after-hours drop offs, donations continue to pile up outside the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Fort St. John. Capt. Sheldon Feener says many people don’t realize the organization has to discard those donations after sitting out in open weather overnight or over the weekend. “Just don’t leave it here when we’re not open,” he says. “We try and be very accommodating. We take almost everything,” he said. BYRON HACKETT PHOTOS
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In the back alley behind the 100 Avenue location of the Fort St. John Salvation Army Thrift Store, a heap of clothes continues to gather weekend after weekend. In most circumstances, this would be a welcomed sight for Captain Sheldon Feener. But Feener arrives at the back entrance of the store every Monday in despair. The back of the store has become a dumping spot of sorts, with people leaving their donations with seemingly good intentions. But what they might not realize is the Salvation Army has to discard those donations after they have sat out all weekend. “I think if people were to drive down here on a Monday morning and see this, they’d be as shocked as we are,” Feener said, overlooking the massive pile of clothes that will have to be thrown out. “This was the worst I’d seen in awhile.” Feener’s advice to the com-
munity is simple. “Just don’t leave it here when we’re not open. We try and be very accommodating. We take almost everything,” he said. He holds no ill will towards those who have dropped off clothes during non-store hours, but stressed Fort St. John just needs to be aware that those clothes being piled up can’t be used by Sally Ann. “We need to educate our
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN File # 277-471-17/22 Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Pembina) is updating its Pest Management Plan (PMP) under the Integrated Pest Management Act. The plan will describe a pest management program using integrated pest management techniques. The purpose of the PMP is to ensure effective and safe vegetation and invasive (noxious) weed control within an integrated pest management program on Pembina’s right-of-way, facilities and access roads on private and crown land within the north and central regions of B.C. This plan covers activities within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Peace River, Fraser-Fort George, Cariboo, and the Thompson-Nicola Regional Districts. Some facilities may be in proximity to communities such as Fort St. John, Chetwynd, Prince George, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Kamloops and other communities in those regions. The company currently has an IPMP program in place; this update is only an extension of the current program and practices. Under Pembina’s PMP, a combination of selectively applied techniques will be used, including: Preventive – minimizing soil disturbance, assessment and early recognition of vegetation problems. Mechanical and Manual – hand pulling, weeding, mowing, brushing, slashing and manual cutting. Herbicide Application – ground applied spraying, spot treatment, ground boom application, backpacks, ATV and truck mounted sprayers. Herbicides proposed for use include: Vantage XRT (glyphosate), Tordon 22K (picloram), Clearview (Aminopyralid/Metsulfuron-methyl), Garlon 4 (triclopyr), Lontrel 360 (clopyralid), Karmex DF (Diuron), 2,4-D Amine 500 (phenoxyacetic compounds, 2,4-D), MCPA Amine (dimethyl amine), Esplanade (Indaziflam), Truvist (Chlorsulfuron/Aminocyclopyrachlor), Navius VM (Aminocyclopyrachlor), Overdrive (Diflunfenzopyr/dicamba), Arsenal (Imazapyr), Sightline (Fluroxypyr). The proposed effective term of this IPMP is from March 2, 2017 to March 1, 2022. The proposed IPMP, diagrams or map(s) may be viewed by contacting and making an appointment with the agent listed below:
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Two former Vancouver mayors and B.C. premiers—Mike Harcourt and Gordon Campbell—offered some very different perspectives on the Site C hydroelectric dam project at last week’s Generate clean-energy conference. Campbell also offered what sounded like a mea culpa that his original plan for carbon tax increases stopped at the fiveyear mark, and offered hope to an independent power sector that fears it could wither in the shadow of Site C. On Day 1 of the conference, Harcourt described Site C as a bad idea that should be stopped by an NDP government, should it win the provincial election in May 2017. On Day 2, Campbell, who is soon to be replaced as Canada’s high commissioner in London, England, defended the $9 billion Site C dam project, although he expressed concerns over its impacts on the independent power industry his government helped create. “I announced Site C,” Campbell told the Generate 2016 conference. “I was for Site C and I remain for Site C. “I think Site C creates storage capacity for us, that’s important, but I don’t think Site C should be done in a way that excludes the development of clean energy and independent energy production.” But given that the new dam is expected to generate power that will be surplus to B.C.’s needs, it begs the question of how B.C. can have both a large new hydroelectric dam and more renewable energy projects like wind farms and run-of-river. Campbell suggested energy, like minerals and lumber products, should not be considered something that is produced solely for a domestic market. He said renewable power generated in B.C. could have a market in other provinces and the U.S., and pointed to recent federal announcements about investing in transmission that might help facilitate exports. (The federal government’s recently
announced $180 billion, 12-year infrastructure investment plan includes new interprovincial transmission lines.) “If we think outside of British Columbia, we can make true contributions to Alberta, to Saskatchewan, to Manitoba, to Ontario, which has a real energy challenge,” Campbell said. Campbell added that trade agreements like CETA (Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement), recently signed by Canada and the EU, will open up markets in Europe for clean-energy technology and know-how developed in Canada. “We will have an opportunity to trade in a lot of our technologies, a lot of our engineering products, a lot of our processed products into Europe,” Campbell said. “And they need Canada’s energy.” Clean Energy BC, which represents the independent power sector in B.C. and hosts the annual Generate conference, has expressed concerns that the Site C dam might leave no room for future renewable energy projects. But Ottawa’s recent infrastructure spending announcement is giving the sector some renewed hope. “The mood is more optimistic than it was a year ago,” Clean Energy BC executive director Paul Kariya said. Though controversial while he was premier, Campbell is now described as visionary with respect to climate change and energy policies. Under Campbell, B.C. became the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce a broad-based, revenue-neutral carbon tax, and the only province to introduce a low-carbon fuel standard. The Clean Energy Act required at least 93 per cent of any new power generation to be renewable (wind, biomass, run-of-river), and Campbell’s government encouraged competition from the private sector. According to Campbell, the independent power sector has led to $6 billion in investments in B.C.
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Preventive spending will save you money in the long run Preventive spending is simply this: You spend a little to save a lot. You could also call it maintenance spending—as in spending small amounts of money on maintenance to save you big in the long run. Look at it this way: When a toy, item of clothing or household appliance becomes damaged, you could throw it away and buy a new one. Or, you could spend a little time and effort to mend it. By doing so, you’ve avoided impulse
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2016 Post-Flooding Stream Rehabilitation Works Issue date: November 14, 2016
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The Peace River Regional District is seeking professional equipment contractors to conduct stream rehabilitation works in the Chetwynd, Moberly Lake, and Pouce Coupe areas. The purpose of the request for quotation is to identify parties that are interested in conducting these works for the Regional District and to ascertain the qualifications and hourly rates of any interested parties. The required works will include channel excavation, bedload and large woody debris removal, bank resloping, rock placement, ditch construction, debris deflector installation, and revegetation. The works are to be completed on 11 streams in these areas, however, more than one contractor may be utilized for these projects. Works are expected to commence as early as November 28, 2016 (dependent on ground conditions) and must be completed by March 31, 2017. Please go to prrd.bc.ca to see a sample contract agreement and Schedule B for scope for work.
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Submissions must be received by courier or by hand no later than 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on November 25, 2016 to DWB Consulting Services at 5028 49th Avenue, Chetwynd BC V0C 1J0. Bidding documents should be clearly marked “Request for Quotation – 2016 Post-Flooding Stream Rehabilitation Works” attention Emily Cheung, Corporate Engineering Manager.
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Tumbler Ridge back in resource coalition fold on the coalition’s stance and approach to the renegotiations, and the time deadline imposed by the province. “We felt that the coalition wants to wait until the end of 2019 or 2020 to look at extending the Fair Share agreement, and we felt that we should be looking at now,” McPherson told the Alaska Highway News at the time. Since then, the coalition has been rebuilding its membership with business leaders and lobby groups, and counts the the Northern BC Truckers Association, Energy Services BC, as well as the chambers of commerce of Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Fort Nelson among its members. It has a forum planned in Taylor from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 on the future of responsible resource development. “Tumbler Ridge faces the same challenges and opportunities as every other municipality and community in Northeast B.C.,” Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser said. “The Coalition will be stronger with Tumbler Ridge at the table providing its perspectives and expertise.” Added Fort St. John Lori Ackerman: “The Tumbler Ridge Council has recognized the work of the Coalition. This shows not only confidence in the work of the Coalition but a belief that Tumbler Ridge will benefit by sitting at the table with our other municipal members and our business and industry members.” —Staff
B.C. land sale nets $3.8M A $2.3-million lease helped drive British Columbia’s Crown petroleum and natural gas rights auction in November. Industry spent $3.8 million at the Nov. 2 sale, picking up 22 drilling licenses covering 15,912 hectares and a single lease covering 528 hectares. Windfall Resources was the biggest player at the auction. It picked up the
only lease on offer in November, spending $2.3 million for a parcel in the Monias-Saturn area, about 30 kilometres southwest of Fort St. John. The company also spent $912,839 for 12 drilling licences covering 6,108 hectares. The next sale is set for Dec. 14. —Staff
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Prince George-Peace River -Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer extended a laurel and hearty congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump following what Zimmer’s team a called a surprise victory in yesterday’s U.S. presidential election. Zimmer noted since he was elected in 2011, he’s been actively working with his American counterparts on important issues such as our trade partnerships, the Keystone XL pipeline, as well as fostering good working relationships with U.S. Senators and Congressman. “As Official Critic for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, I will be stressing the importance of the Keystone pipeline as mutually beneficial for us both,” Zimmer said. Zimmer also noted with the Republicans also retained control of both the House of Representatives and Senate, and that for the first time since 1928 the GOP will control both the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2017.
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The District of Tumbler Ridge has rejoined the Northeast B.C. Resource Municipalities Coalition. Tumbler Ridge councillors voted unanimously on the matter at their Nov. 7 meeting. “The coalition is very active representing the people of Northeast B.C. to governments and industry,” Tumbler Ridge Mayor Don McPherson said in a statement. “The coalition has led the advocacy on issues such as responsible resource development, access to new markets, ensuring that out-of-province contractors follow the same rules B.C. contractors do, and improving transportation infrastructure across the region to name a few. “Our council appreciates the work the coalition has been doing on behalf of the Northeast and we felt it was time to show our support by becoming a member.” The coalition formed in September 2014 to represent the interests of local governments in resource development issues. It launched with Tumbler Ridge as a member municipality, however, the district, along with Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Pouce Coupe, bowed out in early 2015 as the province rushed to sign a new Fair Share deal with the region over resource revenues. Municipalities, however, were divided
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• Dakota Michael Bowe (born 1991) was given a suspended sentence, 24-month probation order, and a victim surcharge of $200, as well as a firearms prohibition on a charge of trafficking in a controlled substance. • Jesse C. Grieve-Gunther (born 1993) was handed a suspended sentence, an 18-month probation order, an order to provide a DNA sample, and a $100 victim surcharge on a charge of uttering threats to destroy, burn or damage; and a suspended sentence, probation order of 18 months, a driving prohibition and a victim surcharge of $100 on a charge of flight from a peace officer. • Adrian James Attachie (born 1991) was given a $250 fine and a victim surcharge of $75 for breaching a probation order. • Steven Dale Brazeau (born 1991) was given a 7-day jail sentence and a $100 victim surcharge for a breach of undertaking/recognizance; a 30-day jail sentence and $100 victim surcharge for a breach of undertaking/recognizance; a 30-day jail sentence and driving prohibition and $100 victim surcharge for being in control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired; a 45-day jail sentence, driving prohibition and a $100 victim surcharge for a charge of flight from a peace officer; and a driving prohibition and victim surcharge of $100 for failure or refusal to provide a sample. • Dany Joseph Larose (born 1967) was handed a $100 victim surcharge, a suspended sentence and a 1-year probation order on a charge of assault. • Taylor Gordon Patrick Norman (born 1993) was handed a $500 fine and a 12-month recognizance on a charge
of causing fear of injury or damage to another person. • Oliver Leslie Wokeley (born 1981) was handed a $100 victim surcharge on a charge of breach of undertaking or recognizance; a $200 victim surcharge for being found guilty of the lesser included offence of being unlawfully in a dwelling house—originally a charge of break and enter and commit an indictable offence. • Brayden Gordon Walter (born 1997) was handed a $2,000 fine and a $300 victim surcharge on the lesser included offence of driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention—originally a charge of being in control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired. • Sandra Lee Edinger (born 1975) was handed a 5-day jail term and a probation order until expiry of sentence conditions and a $100 victim surcharge on a charge of breaching a probation order. Edinger was also charged with theft under $5,000 for which she was given 14 days in jail, a 12-month probation order and a victim surcharge of $100. • Crystal St. Pierre (born 1982) was given a $250 fine and a $75 victim surcharge for a charge of breach of undertaking or recognizance.
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A14 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Healthy Living
Achoo! Flu season is near
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ur cold weather is fast approaching and we are again reminded that influenza (the flu) season is near. For many Canadians, catching the flu can be a miserable experience. Symptoms include fever, body aches, headache, dry cough, and fatigue. For some, the flu can lead to bacterial infection such as ear infection, sinus infection, or pneumonia. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.
• Washing your hands regularly (especially after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose).
For the best protection against influenza, get your flu shot.
To properly wash your hands, follow these steps:
• Coughing and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands. • Putting your used tissue in the waste basket. • Staying home when you are ill. 1. Remove rings or other jewelry on the hands and wrists.
Flu shots are available from your family physician or nurse practitioner and at any community pharmacy.
2. Wet your hands with warm water. 3. Wash all parts of your hands with plain soap and water for at least 20 seconds, rubbing hands together to create lather. To help children learn the timing to wash their hands, sing the ABC song.
There are also some additional ways you can prevent the spread of flu. Influenza is easily spread from person to person through coughing, sneezing, or having face-to-face contact. It is also spread through touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated by the virus.
4. Rinse hands well under warm running water. 5. Dry hands with a clean cloth or paper towel.
At one time or another, all of us have endured the experience of someone sharing their germs. It isn’t a pleasant experience! So be kind to your friends and neighbours; practice coughing and sneezing etiquette!
6. Use the towel to turn off the tap and open the door when you leave if you are in a public restroom. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. After applying the gel or foam, rub your hands together until they are dry. This is an easy way to clean your hands as long as they are not visibly dirty.
You can reduce the risk of getting and spreading the flu virus by: • Getting an influenza vaccine. Visit ImmunizeBC.ca to find a clinic near you! Flu shots are available from your family physician or nurse practitioner and at any community pharmacy.
Find the full list of criteria for free flu vaccine at: bit.ly/NH-flu
What’s the real story on influenza (flu)? T here is often a misunderstanding about the flu, with many believing that influenza is the stomach flu or the common cold. In fact, influenza (“the flu”) is generally much worse than the common cold. Symptoms such as fever, headache, aches and pains, extreme fatigue, and cough are more common and more intense with the flu than they are with the common cold. The common cold also generally does not result in serious health problems. Influenza, on the other hand, can lead to bacterial infections such as ear infection, a sinus infection, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Certain groups of people – such as seniors 65 and older, very young children, and people who have lung or heart disease, certain chronic health conditions, or weakened immune systems – are at high risk for serious flu complications.
Tackling a flu myth
Influenza is highly contagious and infects millions of Canadians every year. While most recover in about a week, up to 8,000 Canadians, most of them young children and seniors, will die due to flu-related complications like pneumonia each year.
By Kathryn Germuth, Northern Health
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s a public health nurse, I often hear people say, “I’m healthy so I don’t need to have the flu shot.” I hope to provide some information to help debunk this common misconception.
even know you are sick. Some people can also be infected with the flu and have no symptoms but still spread it to others.
First, while you may not be at a high risk of a serious illness yourself, those around you may be more vulnerable. Even mild flu symptoms mean that you could be carrying the virus and passing it on to your family, friends, coworkers, and many others you come into contact with every day. By getting immunized, you will develop the antibodies to break down the flu virus in your system. This lowers your risk of catching the virus, reduces the severity of symptoms, and avoids spreading the infection to those who are most vulnerable. It’s also important to know that most healthy adults may be able to infect people before symptoms develop. This means you may be able to pass on the flu virus before you
Why get immunized? The flu can be serious for many groups of people including young children, older adults, and people with certain chronic health conditions. Even healthy adults can get very sick from the flu and be at risk for serious complications, hospitalization or death.
Another common question is why we need to get the flu vaccine every year. Because the flu virus is constantly changing, the flu vaccine is reviewed and updated each year to protect you. Benefits of the flu vaccine:
Protect those you care about by getting your flu shot this influenza season.
• Prevents you from getting sick with the flu.
To find a flu clinic near you, visit ImmunizeBC.ca. Flu shots are available from your family physician or nurse practitioner and at any community pharmacy. For information on who is eligible for free influenza vaccine, visit bit.ly/NH-flu A version of this article was originally published on the Northern Health Matters blog in November 2015.
“I got the flu from my flu shot” is probably the most common myth nurses hear. In fact, the flu shot cannot give you influenza because the vaccine contains killed viruses that cannot cause infection. The vaccine that is given as a nasal spray does contain live virus but these viruses are attenuated (weakened) and cannot cause flu illness.
• Helps protect people around you who are more vulnerable to a serious flu illness. • Helps to make your illness milder if you do get sick. A version of this article was first published in Healthier You magazine (Winter 2015) R0011243157
Flu vaccine is free for: • Adults 65 years and over • People at high risk • People capable of transmitting flu to those at high risk • People who provide essential community services Full list of criteria for free flu vaccine at northernhealth.ca
Get immunized! Flu clinics in Fort St. John & Hudson’s Hope
For more clinic times & info: • Call your Health Unit or 8-1-1 • Visit northernhealth.ca
Clinics below are drop-in, open during lunch hour Fort St. John Seniors’ Hall Fort St. John Health Unit 10907 100th Avenue 10115 110th Avenue November 8th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
December 6th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hudson’s Hope Hudson’s Hope Health Centre 10309 Kyllo Street November 29th 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
November 22nd 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. the northern way of caring
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Flu shots are available from your family physician or nurse practitioner and at any community pharmacy. Flu shots are available throughout flu season.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 A15
LOCAL NEWS
Freedom comes with great costs Hundreds turn out to honour wartime service MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
Freedom requires sacrifice and service, and for many, freedom demands the ultimate price of all— their lives. So heard a congregation of hundreds who gathered in Taylor to mark Remembrance Day, and paid tribute to the thousands of men and women who have served Canada on the front and rear lines of war, in a silent, solemn vow to never forget their sacrifice. “Forgetfulness is a problem with all of us, from kids who forget their homework, or they forget to study for a test, or they forget to take their lunch to school or forget to bring home their jacket,” Rev. Steve Witmer told the crowd assembled at the community hall. “Or for those of us who are a bit older, we might forget our raincoats, or our keys, or where we put our wallet. Forgetfulness has consequences, and for most us, on a day to day basis, those consequences are not that great. “But there are greater consequences for our culture and to our society if we forget the message of this day,” he said.
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The thousand yard stare The Canadians triumphed, but not without a price. More than 3,500 soldiers were killed and another 7,000 were wounded during the battle. Those who survived brought home not just physical scars, but emotional scars as well, what experts called “shell shock” at the time. “Feelings of helplessness, the inability to reason … many soldiers were affected by shell shock,” said Taylor firefighter Ed Fornelli, who laid two wreaths at the district cenotaph in memory of veterans. “In 1916, at the Battle of the Somme, as many of 40 per cent of the casualties were shell shocked. Treatment for shell shock was usually rest and some basic counselling and then back to the frontline.” As the Second World War passed, shell shock became known as combat stress reaction, he continued, and was further defined by panic, extreme anxiety, depression, and hallucinations. “These former diagnoses are what we know today as post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD,” Fornelli said. “Symptoms may be introversion, joylessness, and a person with PTSD might drift out of a conversation and appear distant and withdrawn. Amongst soldiers, this was known as the ‘thousand yard stare.’” Post-traumatic stress disorder is an “invisible” injury of war, Fornelli said, and one experienced by first responders in the community. He urged the crowd to be supportive of those suffering from PTSD on their path to recovery. “As we take time to remember those who did not return (from war), let us also take time to remember those men and women who could not forget and never returned the same,” he said.
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Though the remnants of the First and Second World Wars remain decades in the past, Northeast B.C. still bears the marks of a great war, Witmer reminded the crowd. “The Japanese bombing Pearl Harbor, and then some of the islands of the Aleutian chain, because of that, a memento project was commenced,” he said. “We see it go by the middle of our community, it carves this community in half: the Alaska Highway. “It was a war highway. It was built for the purpose of ensuring freedom for all people. It was intended to provide the access and military armament to Alaska, that final frontier, so that people could know freedom.” Following the playing of the Last Post, the Lament, and the Reveille, Mayor Rob Fraser said Canadians owed soldiers “so much, including for helping to create our identity as a nation.” That identity was forged on the front lines of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France in 1917, the 100th anniversary of which will be marked in April 2017, the same year Canada will mark its 150th birthday. “Canadians fought there, paid their lives, and the theme of today is freedom does not come free,” Fraser said. “That chilly Easter Monday in 1917, with a blizzard blowing in their faces, four divisions of the Canadian Corps in France did what neither the British nor the French armies had been able to do in two years of fighting—they seized and held the best defended German position on the Western front, Vimy Ridge, a muddy escarpment four miles long that the Germans had defended since the start of the war. “The French lost 150,000 men trying to take the ridge and did not believe it could be done. The British were skeptical. But the Canadians triumphed,” said Fraser.
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Harnessing the need for speed A group of local teenage drag racers lined up against the best in the world earlier this fall BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca
Making the 4,000 kilometre trek to Memphis, Tennessee, takes a lot more than eight seconds. Close to 48 hours actually, but with the opportunity to be one of the best junior drag racers in the world on the line, three teens from Fort St. John and their families made the journey south. They returned from the Memphis International Raceway World Finals in October with a little hardware and memories that will last longer than one quarter mile race. First there was Kaliee Morton, 14, who made sure her experience lasted longer than just an eight second pass down the drag strip en route to qualifying for the final in the Tournament of Champions. Morton outlasted almost every one of the 24 drivers in her class, but red lighted (a drag racing term for false start) in the final against Gage Burch of Palmetto, Florida. Burch also red lighted, but because Morton’s dial in time was slower than her opponent (7.97 seconds compared to 7.90), she had to take off first and that cost her the title. “It’s world finals, not everyone can do it and final round, not everyone can do that (either),” Morton said. “I was a little mad, but it happens to everyone.” Morton spent most of her summer racing in Edmonton and that’s how she managed to qualify for the race in Memphis. She added the experience, her first at the world finals, is one she won’t soon forget. “It was amazing,” Morton said. “I was just hoping to do well down there and
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Kaliee Morton (left) Noah MacDonald (centre) and Ty Hollingshead (right) competed in Memphis, Tennesse at the Memphis International Speedway drag racing World Finals.
I did.” The 14-year-old has been racing for eight years, and hopes that next year she can return to the world finals and climb that final hurdle. “Hopefully qualify again and go back and get number one,” she said. Ty Hollingshead, 17, joined Morton on the journey, as the track champion from Northern Lights Raceway in Fort St. John. He raced against top dragsters in the Summit Super Series, where he finished tenth. Hollingshead said the experience was a memorable one, especially considering it was one of the biggest races he’d ever been to. In the end, while he was partially happy with how he raced, there is always room for improvement.
“I gave it the best I could, you look back on it,” he said, while reflecting on little improvements he could have made, before adding, “it was our best effort.” What he took away most from the trip was not the racing, but the opportunity to meet drivers from different backgrounds who all share the same passion for racing. “After all the races were done, you got to meet people from all over and found out how they came there, just a good time meeting everyone. Hopefully see them next year down there,” he said. That collective experience is how he first started racing as well, when his cousins were on the track in Fort St. John and he felt the rush immediately.
“We went out to watch our cousins and I thought it would be cool. My uncle nagged my dad to quit being so cheap and so that’s kind of what got me into it,” he added. Despite a strong season of racing, one that qualified him to race against the best in the world, Hollingshead joked, “Can’t say we covered costs,” while explaining how the season went. Noah MacDonald was the third local of the group, and while things didn’t exactly go as planned, he was happy just for the experience. “It was exciting to be down there, it was a big race,” he said. MacDonald, the track champion in Prince George, lined up against 128 cars in the Summit Series and was eliminated in the first round. While he said he “could have done better,” MacDonald had the chance to race in front of family who made the trip all the way from Montgomery, Alabama. While it was nearly an 8,000 km trip for the teens to chase down their dreams, they all were sure they’d be making the quarter mile trek down the track in Fort St. John next season.
Huskies keep rolling with 3-point weekend Pups still searching for a full 60-minute effort after two-game home stand
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BYRON HACKETT sprts@ahnfsj.ca
There is no substitute for hard work on the path to success, but it appears the Fort St. John Huskies have found the cheat code. After a thrilling 5-4 shootout loss to cross the creek rival Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Saturday night, the Huskies followed with an 11-1 drubbing of the Beaverlodge Blades Sunday. A threepoint weekend on the surface looks like cause for celebration. While Sunday’s effort can be chalked up to a one-period wonder— domination for 20 minutes in the first, where the Huskies easily scored seven unanswered goals, Saturday left something to be desired in the eyes of the coaching staff. “It’s just a matter of work ethic. There really wasn’t anything in our game that we were terrible at, other than we weren’t really moving our feet and we weren’t matching the effort that Dawson (Creek) was playing with. They played great, they played hard,” assistant coach Todd Alexander said Saturday night. While the Huskies scraped out a point that night and have taken five of a possible six off one of the league’s best in the Jr. C’s, the shortcuts the team has taken to their relative success won’t lead to any sustained winning. “Reality is the last three times we played them we’ve got five out of six points, but we have to have a better effort when we play against them. Some-
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The Fort St. John Huskies put up 11 goals against the Beaverlodge Blades on Nov. 13.
how we have to figure out a way as a coaching staff about what button to push,” Alexander said. “Whatever button we pushed after the second was the right one. It can’t take us five periods to be pushing buttons every game, somebody has to step up in the room and play how we need them to play.” Alexander called the third period and overtime Saturday one of the only times his team performed to what they were capable of against Dawson Creek this year. “The first two periods, Dawson (Creek) just took it to us with old– fashioned work ethic and just outworked us. In the last six periods we’ve been outworked five of the six,” Alexander said. “Finally we woke up in the third peri-
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od and overtime, I think we outshot them 27-13 the remainder of the way. Bottom line is we just didn’t show up to work.” Cecil Lake native Logan Edwards was fantastic in his first win for Dawson Creek, and it came with pockets of the hometown crowd quietly rooting for the 20-year-old netminder. Edwards stopped both Jacob Lang and Brandon Howard in the shootout, while Mark Readman and Wesley Shipton scored to give the Jr. C’s the win. “It was unbelievable,” said Edwards, who made 50 saves and was first star on Saturday night. “I’ll never get a feeling like that ever. Never had one like that before, the boys played unbelievable. They had my back all-night long.”
Tavis Viens got his first win in the North West Junior Hockey League Sunday afternoon in the Huskies 11-1 win over Beaverlodge. Though Viens only had to make 14 saves in a relatively quiet win, Alexander still praised the young netminder for stepping up to the occasion for the team. “Good on him, those are tough games for a goalie to get into, he was good when he had to be,” Alexander said. Matt Apsassin was the first star of the game Sunday, earning his first NWJHL hat trick and adding an assist for 12 points in six games since he rejoined the Huskies on Oct. 28. “He’s got all the tools and sometimes he leaves his tool belt at home,” Alexander said. “He’s bringing all his weapons to the rink. His biggest weapon is whether or not he wants to be here. He’s definitely showed that since he’s been back… Things change and people get chances. He got a second chance and here he is, we’re rewarding him and he’s rewarding us. So it’s a good two way street right now and hopefully he keeps bringing it the way he’s been bringing it, it’s definitely a boost in the offensive end.” Jacob Lang chipped in two goals and added two assists, while Brandon Howard had a five-point night with two goals and three assists. Kyle Crawford also added two goals. Lou TurnbullGiesbrecht and Shawn Wilson also added goals for the Huskies.
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Local fighters hit cage for kickboxing BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca
It was only a matter of weeks that Ashley Rouble and Nick Young had to get ready for Rumble in the Cage 53, but both Fivestar fighters made the most of their opportunity in Lethbridge earlier this month. After competing at Fivestar’s charity boxing event in October, the duo had to quickly transition for K1 kickboxing fights in Lethbridge, Alta., on Nov. 5. From different rules to longer rounds, the preparation for the fights in Alberta were a big change for the local fighters. “Until you’ve had so many fights (in B.C.) you have to wear shin guards and headgear. They went right into this fight, no headgear, no shin guards, 10 ounce gloves and a nine minute fight,” kickboxing coach Justin Donally said. “Three, three-minute rounds. When you go from two minutes to three minute
rounds, that’s pro level kickboxing. That was a big adjustment for them.” Rouble entered the cage for the first time with mounting nerves, but was able to overcome her anxiousness in decisive fashion with a second round liver kick for the TKO. “It didn’t really hit me until I was out of the cage,” she said about the win. “It was a wave of relief and I was so happy.” She added that once she stepped in the cage, it was simply a matter of remembering all the lessons she collected from training over the past several years that helped her get the victory. “We had a bit of a strategy going in, (training) with most of the guys I was a bit smaller and had a shorter reach. I had been training closer, and in this fight I was able to fight at my distance. We focused a lot on boxing and that definitely took over in there,” she said. Donally said Rouble’s performance was about as domin-
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Three members of the Fivestar Mixed Martial Arts team competed in Lethbridge at Rumble in the Cage 53.
ant as you can get. “First recorded match, 17-year-old against a 34-yearold woman, she looked good,” he said. “She controlled the ring and handled her with her boxing and really controlled her at range. Kicks stayed in her face, then finished her off with a good liver kick.” Nick Young put forth an equally dominating performance, but didn’t quiet come up
with the result he was looking for, as the judges scored the fight a majority draw. “It went pretty well, first round I dropped him with a punch, I thought it was over for sure,” he recalled. “I controlled the ring with my boxing… he was taking most of the damage.” Young knocked his opponent down several times in the opening round, but wasn’t able
to finish the fight in the second or third. Young was also hit with a few low kicks, and even though his opponent lost a point in the third round, it was still scored a draw. That taught the teen an important lesson. “It ended it a draw, so it’s better than a loss,” he said before remembering some sage advice fighters have long passed on. “Make sure I finish him, don’t let it go to the judges.” Donally added he was even told by fight promoter Lee Mein that Young should have won the fight. Amanda Rogers, who now trains out of Grande Prairie but spent the last few years training with Fivestar, lost a split decision in her kickboxing match. Both Rouble and Young will next strap on their boxing gloves on Dec. 10 at the 2 Rivers Boxing Rumble 21 event in Quesnel. That will be the first step in the long journey to the 2017 B.C. Boxing Provincials, which take place in October of 2017.
Huskies raise $1,500-plus for Eric Tobler on weekend HUSKIES from B1 The Huskies also held a fundraiser for team helper Eric Tobler on the weekend, with portions of gate revenue, 50/50 and a donation box being given to the Tobler family to help with medical expenses. Tobler, a long-time all-around off the ice contributor with the Huskies, has been battling with a series of medical complications stemming from an injury he suffered this summer, and has been in and out of hospitals across the province since. R0021217976
Huskies GM Jeremy Clothier said the fundraiser was just what the team needed to do to help out one of their own. “He’s been part of our team for eight seasons now, anything we can do to help guys that have been with us for that many years is part of our organization, part of the way we build our culture,” he said. Clothier added the big crowd on Saturday and all the donations will hopefully go a long way to helping the Tobler family. “He means a lot, he’s a behind the
scenes guy... it’s always nice to see the community support our players and our coaching staff. It’s a big part of who we are in the community, trying to get out there and help as much as possible. To see the community give back to our team is a big goal.” Alexander added that Tobler has always been a great help to the organization, and praised him for his toughness through all he’s been through in the last several months. “He makes everything tick with the things he picked up the slack on,” Alexander said. “We definitely miss
having him, he’s been through a lot lately. I can tell you this, the amount of surgeries that kids been through in the last month, if he was a hockey player he’d probably bee one of the toughest S.O.B’s I’ve ever coached.” The home stand continues for the Huskies Friday night, Nov. 18, against the Fairview Flyers, with puck drop set for 8:30 p.m. to give fans a chance to fill the NPA after the Santa Clause Parade. The pups will follow that up with a trip to Sexsmith to take on the Vipers Saturday night.
PRO GOLF WEEKLY UPDATE Golf News, Tips, Trivia & Stats
This Week: The RSM Classic
This week, the PGA Tour will travel to Sea Island, Georgia for the RSM Classic. The tournament is held at the Defending: Kevin Kisner Seaside Golf Club. Seaside was Winning Score: 22-under par originally built as a nine hole Winning Share: $1,026,000 course by legendary English architects Colt and Alison in 1929. In 1973, Joe Lee designed Marshside Nine. These two distinct nines were transformed into the current world-class Seaside course in 1999 by Tom Fazio. Seaside is prominently placed on Golf Digest’s list of “Top 100 Courses in the United States.” Seaside Course Sea Island, Ga. 7,055 yards, Par 70
Golf TV Schedule PGA Event: RSM Classic Day Time Thu, 11/17 1:30pm-4:30pm Fri, 11/18 1:30pm-4:30pm Sat, 11/19 1:30pm-4:30pm Sun, 11/20 1:30pm-4:30pm
Pat Perez shot a final round Tournament Results 4-under par 67 to win the 1. Pat Perez OHL Classic at Mayakoba Score: -21 Earnings: $1,260,000 on Sunday. Perez defeated 2. Gary Woodland third-round leader Gary Woodland Score: -19 by two strokes on the Greg Earnings: $756,000 Norman-designed El Camaleon 3. Russell Knox Score: -18 course. Perez, who also won the Earnings: $476,000 2009 Bob Hope Classic, charged from way back in the field with a 9-under 62 on Saturday. The 40-year-old former Arizona State player birdied five of the first eight holes and had a bogey on the par-four 12th.
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Golf Trivia Which golfer won the 2000 U.S. Open by 15 strokes? a) Tiger Woods b) Phil Mickelson
Last Week: Pat Perez won the OHL Classic
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Answer: a) Tiger Woods finished at 12-under par in the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Ernie Els and Miguel Angel Jimenez finished in 2nd, at 3-over, 15 strokes behind.
The Zurich Classic played in New Orleans annually is rumored to become a team event starting in 2017. The event will feature 80 teams of two. Both members of the winning team will receive the two-year Tour exemption that typically accompanies a victory in an official event, and each winning player will receive 400 FedEx Cup points. A regular tournament offers 500 points to the winner and 300 to the runner-up. The PGA Tour has not had an official team event on its schedule since 1981. The Walt Disney World Golf Classic was the last official PGA Tour tournament that used a team play format.
Lessons from the Golf Pro One of the big faults that the amateur golfer finds is when they hit a shot into trouble. A professional can find a way to escape disaster, but the general rule for an amateur is that trouble leads to more trouble. The one shot that causes the amateur the most trouble is when a tee shot goes into the woods. We’re so mad when our shot is out of the fairway and in a tree that it usually leads to a second erratic shot. Consequently, most people race up to find the shot, just grab a club and hack away. Instead, a more sensible plan is the best course of action. Picking the right club with the proper loft is essential. Too much loft could lead to your shot going into the overhanging leaves. Not enough loft will result in the ball getting hung up in the woods again.
Player Profile
Pat Perez
Turned Professional: 1997 FedEx Cup Ranking: 3rd World Ranking: 332nd PGA Tour Wins: 2
FedEx Cup Standings Through Nov. 13, 2016
1) Hideki Matsuyama 850 pts. / 2 top tens
2) Justin Thomas 614 pts. / 2 top tens
3) Pat Perez
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4) Brendan Steele 556 pts. / 1 top tens
5) Rod Pampling 507 pts. / 1 top tens
FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Cody Gribble 426 7) Scott Piercy 351 8) Russell Knox 333 9) Brooks Koepka 316 10) Gary Woodland 316
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Morrison makes comeback Northern Strikers in international competition medal in Spruce Grove BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj,ca
You just can’t keep a champion down. Nearly two years after Fort St. John’s own Denny Morrison last competed on the international stage, the 30-year-old finally laced up his skates against the best in the world on Sunday. Morrison has been out of international speed skating since a 2015 motorcycle accident and a stroke last April. The four-time Olympic medalist raced just once at the ISU World Cup Long Track Speed Skating event in Harbin, China from Nov. 11-13. Morrison was 10th in the 1,500 metre in 1:50.35. The current Olympic bronze medalist in the distance explained while he is always happy to be back on the oval, he’ll never consider himself all the way back until he’s on the podium. “Since the first day I stepped on the ice after the stroke, people started asking me how it feels
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Denny Morrison competed in Harbin, China, on Nov. 13.
to be back,” Morrison said. “Back on ice, back training, back competing, back at trials, back at World Cups… I’d feel more comfortable answering that question once I’m back at World Championships, back on the podium or back at the Olympics. Until then, I’m still on the very long and humbling road back. Speed skating is hard. Coming back won’t be easy, but I think I can.”
FLYERS SETTLE FOR SILVER The Fort St. John VE Brandl Peewee tier 3 Flyers hosted a tournament from Nov. 11-13 at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. The host Flyers glided all the way to the final, but dropped the gold medal game to the Beaverlodge Blades 5-2. Brodie Gibb (8) scored one of the two Flyers’ goals in the final on Sunday afternoon. LT McDonnell added the other Flyers goal. BYRON HACKETT PHOTO
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The Fort St. John Northern Strikers U14 girls brought home gold from a tournament in Spruce Grove from Nov. 4-6.
The Fort St. John Northern Strikers showed they were primed for the indoor soccer season from Nov. 4-6, as several of the clubs returned home from the Spruce Grove Early Bird Premier Tournament with hardware. The U16 Boys, a mix of first and second year U16 players and brought home silver in their division in a goal differential finish. They lost their first match 6-1 to the FM Fury and followed that with a tough 5-4 loss against MUSC Barcelona. The final game was a clutch 7-3 win over the SW Sting that clinched silver. The U14 girls brought home gold in their division after winning three games in the tournament. They were lead in game one by a Julie Bonecamp hat trick in a 5-4 win against the SE Storm. In game two, the Northern Strikers took down Ardrossen 3-2 and won game
three by the same score. Their only loss of the tournament came in game four, 4-2 against the SE Storm. Other goal scorers were Isabella Ziebert, MyKenzie Beech, and Madison Holloway. The U12 boys were also gold medalists in Spruce Grove. In game one, they grabbed a 3-2 win over FM Fury. The Northern Strikers won game two 6-1 and tied their final match 2-2 against the SA Impact, but again, points giving the U12 boys the gold. The U14 boys earned a bronze medal at the tournament. After a 5-3 loss to Tri County in game one, the Northern Strikers exploded with a 10-1 win against the host Spruce Grove Saints. In game three they suffered a 4-2 loss to Battle River United. —Submitted by the Fort St. John Soccer Club
W EEKLY P RO R ACING U PDATE Racing News, Stats & Trivia
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2016 Standings Chase for the Cup
Location: Homestead, Fla. Date: Nov. 20th, 3:15 p.m. TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Denny Hamlin - 176.655 mph Last Year’s Winner: Kyle Busch
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Driver T-1) Elliott Sadler T-1) Daniel Suarez T-1) Justin Allgaier T-1) Eric Jones 5) Ryan Reed 6) Blake Koch 7) Brennan Poole 8) Ty Dillon 9) Brandon Jones 10) Ryan Sieg 11) Darrell Wallace Jr. 12) Brendan Gaughan
Joey Logano Points: 5000
Kyle Busch Points: 5000
Carl Edwards Points: 5000
Jimmie Johnson Points: 5000
Distance: 1.5 miles Shape: Oval Turns / Straights: 18-20º / 4º
This week is the tenth and final race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. NASCAR racing made its debut in the Miami area in 1995, drawing a sellout crowd of 60,000 to its first event. The track has a $100 million annual impact on the local economy and draws more than 300,000 racing enthusiasts annually to the area. The facility covers 600 acres and has a total of 65,000 Grandstand seats and has been called the “most beautiful racing facility anywhere on the planet”. In 2005, the track installed state-ofthe-art lights making it possible for racing to be held after dark. The excitement has built up for the Ford EcoBoost 400: the finale for NASCAR’s 10-race Chase for the Cup championship.
Points 4000 4000 4000 4000 2180 2179 2178 2174 2142 2141 2133 2128
Racing News
Monster Energy rumored as a finalist for Cup Series sponsorship. Monster Energy is one of the finalists to replace Sprint as NASCAR’s Premier Series title sponsor next year and beyond. There have been plenty of companies rumored to be in contention to replace Sprint, including PayPal, Hisense, Samsung, Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts to name just a few. Monster could add a whole new level of excitement into this sport at a time and a point in history when it really needs it. And it could sell the young stars of NASCAR to a whole new generation of fans, which would be a huge bonus for the sport. The fact that Monster is owned by Coca-Cola is a good thing, too, as many NASCAR teams already have existing deals with the soft-drink bottler.
Brian Scott to retire from NASCAR racing at end of season Richard Petty Motorsports driver Brian Scott announced his retirement from full-time Sprint Cup racing on the same morning that Albertson’s announced it would not return to sponsor his No. 44 Ford next season. Scott, 28, said in a farewell letter photographed and tweeted that he planned to spend more time with his family.
Racing Trivia Which driver was the youngest Cup Series champion? a) Dale Earnhardt b) Jeff Gordon
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Answer : c) Bill Rexford won the 1950 Cup Series Championship at the age of 23.
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Last Weekend’s Race: Joey Logano won the Can-Am 500 Can-Am 500 Top Ten Driver Points Joey Logano 44 Kyle Busch 39 Kyle Larson 38 Kevin Harvick 37 Kurt Busch 36 Alex Bowman 0 Denny Hamlin 35 Ryan Blaney 33 Chase Elliott 32 Paul Menard 31
Kevin Harvick will not advance to the championship round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup after failing to win Sunday’s semifinal elimination race at Phoenix International Raceway. Also not moving to the championship round are Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin and Kurt Busch. Kenseth was in the best position to move forward, leading the Can-Am 500 on a restart with two laps remaining. Then, contact with Alex Bowman sent Kenseth into the outside, essentially ending any chance he had of qualifying for next weekend’s championship. Joey Logano won the Can-Am 500, followed by Kyle Busch, the defending series champion, and Kyle Larson. Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Logano, and Busch are the four drivers earning title-round berths. These drivers will decide the championship Nov. 20th at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Joey Logano Born: May 24, 1990 Crew Chief: Todd Gordon Car: Ford
Year 2016 2015
Wins 3 6
Top 10s 25 28
Avg. Finish 10.7 9.2
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Inconnu swimmers impress in GP At the end of October, 38 Fort St. John Inconnu swimmers hit the pool in Grande Prairie for their first competition of the winter season. Typically, the club uses the first month of the season to develop skills and technique and use the opening meet to acquire or improve skills in competition. Head coach Steve Carson was extremely pleased with the results from Grande Prairie. “The results were overwhelmingly positive. We had the majority of the swimmers competing very well and achieving many best times,” he said in an email. “This early in our season it was very surprising to see some results like this. This would indicate to our coaching staff that a lot of what we are doing right now has been very beneficial to our athletes. This is fantastic for the club, as we have had numerous coaching changes
for the eliminator at the end of the meet and against much older competition, was eventually bested by his brother Eric Louie. Eric was the big winner in the eliminator challenge race. Another club record was broken by the team of Kade Schwarz, Cameron Louie, Tytan Carson, and Jakob Bergen that had an extremely fast 200m medley relay. They took over two seconds off the previous mark. Julien Kemp, Cameron Louie and Eric Louie all took home the first place aggregate for their respective age groups. Tytan Carson and Griffin Ternier-Smith were second place winners for their age groups. Next up for the club is a trip to Prince George were several swimmers will be competing from Nov. 18-20. Inconnu will host their home meet from Dec. 2-4 at the North Peace Leisure Pool. —submitted by the Fort St. John Inconnu swim club
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Swimmer Cameron Louie broke a five-year-old club record in the boys 1112 50-metre freestyle. Louie qualified
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Daniela BUERGE Wonowon 4H Beef and Sheep Club
It’s that time of year again. It’s the time of year that most ranchers are shipping their cattle out. It’s the time of year again where snow is �lying, and everyone is starting to feed cows. It is also the time of year that 4-H clubs are looking for new members. So if you want to be in 4-H, this is the time to think about joining. If you want to join 4-H, you will have �irst �ind what club you are nearest too. If you are closer to Wonowon you would join that club. Cecil Lake has, Lakeshore and Green Valley Clubs. Montney had Silver Willow, and Prespatou has the Prespatou 4-H club. These are the clubs in the North Peace District. There are other clubs in the South Peace District as well. Both of these are part of the same region. So if you are closer to the South Peace (near Dawson Creek) you might consider looking at them clubs.
The next thing to do is �ind out what your interests are, or what you can handle. If you live in the city you can still be in 4-H. You can do rabbit (small animal), sowing, photography etc. You just have to �ind out what clubs have what projects. Most clubs have these standard projects. This 4-H district also has large animal projects such as beef, swine, horse, and sheep. So if you want a large animal you can do one of these projects as well. So please don’t hesitate if you want to join a club. There is something for everyone to do, wherever you may live.
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Gord Bamford gives back to local fans After hearing about a couple attacked by dogs, Bamford wanted to make their day a little brighter ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca
Put on a cowboy hat and pour yourself a breakfast beer, Gord Bamford is coming back to Fort St. John. After touring with Joe Nichols on the Certified Country Tour earlier this year, Bamford is taking his music from stadiums to smaller venues across Canada. “It’s going to be great,” said Bamford. “I kinda enjoy the small groups better, you get a chance to interact with everybody, and you can hear what people are saying in the back row.” Bamford grew up in Lacombe, AB, so he’s well versed in small town lifestyle. He noted that his success over the years has been very grassroots with much of his fanbase being small town folks like himself. “They drive to the arena shows, so I just felt I should go to them.” Bamford believes in doing what he can for his fans. When he heard about the fundraiser Shelley Falk-Ouellette was doing for Fort St. John couple Robin Elgie and Lee Baker, who were attacked by dogs last Christmas, Bamford decided he wanted to help. A pair of tickets and a VIP meet and greet pass were given to Elgie and Baker, as well as another set of tickets and VIP pass to auction off to
help raise more money. “It’ll be great to meet them,” said Bamford. “Any time we can brighten a person’s day up and help them out a little bit—I do lots of charity work and it was a story that touched my heart and thought we’d try and give back.” Helping others has long been part of Bamford’s work. The Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation has raised almost $2.5 million since 2008 for organizations like the Make-AWish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and children’s hospitals across Canada. Bamford is known for his songs Drinkin’ Buddy, Don’t Let Her Be Gone, Day Job, When Your Lips Are So Close and Breakfast Beer, to name a few. The small town tour is also a chance to promote his latest album, Tin Roof, which signaled a change for Bamford. He worked with Nashville producer Byron Hill on six of his albums, but decided it was time for a change and brought in Phil O’Donnell, who had previously worked with Blake Shelton, Tyler Farr and George Strait. “It was a little scary,” he said of changing producers. “It was one of the toughest decisions I ever made, especially with Byron being such a good friend, but it was time for
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change. I think change is good and having a different fresher set of ears and different ideas.” It all worked out in the end as Tin Roof went on to win Album of the Year at the 2016 Canadian Country Music Awards. People will have the chance to hear songs from the new album, as well as old favourites, at the North Peace Cultural Centre on Nov. 19. “It’s going to be great, I’m really looking forward to it,” said Bamford. For more information, call 250-785-1992.
Gord Bamford, seen here playing Dawson Creek in April, returns to Fort St. John on Nov. 19.
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Modern, roomy and close to schools is what you will enjoy here! Nice layout with corner lot access means easy to park and storage space is readily accessible. Full ensuite and walk in closet here, 2 more bedrooms and you can get started in home ownership or make this a low maintenance home base to work from.
$384,900
Quiet location, close to schools, nice sq ft and room sizes all with a mortgage helper too! Lots of upgrades and fresh paint here with single garage and no RV restrictions for parking! Excellent value property here!
$925,000
5000 sq ft of living space and a waterfront view 10 minutes to town with a mom-in-law suite too? Yes, it's true! On site sewer system means no big bills for service and 3 years new means all the modern amenities and none of the fix up or maintenance of the older ones! Too many features to describe so you will just have to come and see them yourself!
$164,900
$479,900
Land or rental investment made easy! Low cost place to call your own is ready for quick occupancy and you can be a home owner now!
Finch area estate styling with classic rooms and great kitchen storage space! Double garage and well landscaped yard where you can enjoy the front courtyard too! Modern and easy, this home is a home to call your own.
$539,900
$429,900
2 acres, house with garage, 28 x38 detached garage with carport, and mom-in-law suite with a lake view and 9 min to Fort St John! Charlie Lake sewer system in place and lots of windows to soak in the trees! Unique property with potential for growth or subdivision.
Super clean and close to 2 schools and park! Quiet location here has an attached garage and still room for RV's. Very nice yard space with mature trees and private deck area. Inside you will feel the spaciousness of the great room sizes and a rec room downstairs you can have game night and movie night at the same time!
$84,900
Clean and quick occupancy 3 bedroom unit with lots of upgraded paint, flooring, windows, siding and shingles too! Good sized lot for kids & pets and walking distance to elem & high schools! See it soon or say 'so long'!
$1,200,000
Springtime sunrise over Tea Creek Valley will fill your home with natural sunlight where you can sit and enjoy the start of the day in professionally designed, restaurant quality kitchen. 10' walls and glass to match brings in the quiet peacefulness of your surroundings like every home should. The second floor has its own laundry room for the 4 bedrooms service and the master suite is a resort quality retreat space to relax and recharge in.
$389,900
9' walls, daylight basement, landscaped and appliances included! Excellent maintenance and yard access for future garage! Perfect starter/retirement home so get into this one before it goes!
$319,900
Clean & tidy! Large lot with good access for future garage and parking! Close to amenities, this property has good zoning and a great layout for a rental suite or just enjoy all the space!
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GETTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
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It was a Buddy Holly and The Crickets reunion at Good Ole’ Dayz on Nov. 12 as Aaron Eady, Mike Sowers, and Skyler Rowsell jammed the night away for a packed crowd.
Chris Lane fixing to hit chart home runs ROB BROWN editor@dcdn.ca
Chris Lane is so hot right now. When I connect with Lane his tour bus has burned to the ground by the side of the road. The fire started with Lane and the rest of his band in the unit. “We heard a loud bang and then the bus was on fire,” he says. “It was a hectic time and we were actually only about 15 minutes away from home.” Lane has also been on fire on the music charts. His breakout tune ‘Fix’ has been burning up the charts all over North America. It topped country radio charts, has been certified Gold in both the U.S. and Canada, and surpassed both 25.8 million streams on Spotify and six million views on Vevo. “It is exciting to get a number one under my belt, it really is.” Lane will be opening along with Granger Smith as part of the Florida Georgia Line concert at the Encana Events Centre November 17. “We’re getting our first dates now and it is a huge time. It’s time to bring our style to Dawson Creek and Canada for a run of shows.” He says country music fans on both sides of the border between the U.S. and Canada
LANDMARK CINEMAS 5 AURORA FSJ CURRENT MOVIE LISTINGS FROM NOVEMBER 18 TO NOVEMBER 24
FANTASTIC BEASTS Nightly 3D: 7:00, 10:15 Weekend Matinee: 3:30 3D: 12:00
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TROLLS Nightly: 6:30, 9:00 Weekend Matinee: 12:30, 3:00
Chris Lane is fixing for a rowdy time opening for Florida Georgia Line on Nov. 17.
are one thing – loyal. “There is no difference where we play, the fans are so loyal in coming out to the shows.” Lane says FGL was there for him before he hit it big. “Early on they were really just friends in town who helped me out when I had no music to tour. The helped support me and have been on board ever since.” He says the tune ‘Fix’ changed the make up, creation and end-product that is his first full-length record. “We were trying out a couple things with a higher falsetto voice and this song came along and changed everything. Moving forward producing the record we had that mindset front and centre. The entire album doesn’t
use falsetto, but it is on there.” His debut LP was produced by Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen) and released this summer by Big Loud Records. Moi, best known for his work with Nickelback, had a hand in Lane’s record. “He is a top-of-the-line producer. I have never seen someone work so hard. Every single night he was in the studio and working on new ideas. He has helped make me a better singer, performer and artist for sure.” His record, ‘Girl Problems’ – named as an ode not only to the difficulties of romance but the beauty of learning from missteps and mistakes—takes the ride one step further. “While looking at the songs we were collecting, I noticed each were all pretty relationship based. The title made sense.” For those who have yet to check his live shows – he says they’re in for some high octane country. “People will see something high energy, that may or may not have some bad dancing in it.” For 2017 it is all about the road and live dates for Lane. “We’re hitting a long tour with Florida Georgia for next year,” he says. Nothing like life in the fast lane.
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Hundreds gather to honour veterans on Remembrance Day ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca
Hundreds of men, women and children of all ages were gathered along the stretch of road in front of the Fort St. John Legion to honour our veterans at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony and service. A parade with veterans, RCMP, firefighters, cadets and more made the march up to City Hall before returning for the ceremony in front of the cenotaph. Afterwards, the legion was filled to the brim with people for the service and wreath laying. Master of Ceremonies and organizer Major Dan Davies said that at first glance, a record may have been set for attendance, noting that the warm weather may have brought more people out this year. “I think (the weather) certainly helped get a lot more people out, even if you look at the service outside at the cenotaph, there were hundreds of people watching the service,”
HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) For the most part, this is a feel-good day. However, do not make promises to family members that you can’t keep. By evening, power struggles might take place. Just be cool. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) It’s easy to overestimate things today, so be careful. People are inclined to exaggerate. Avoid conflict with others in the evening - it will be brief, but nasty. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Your financial judgment might be a bit hazy today. You might spend too much or give away too much, or overestimate something. Be aware of this. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Today the Moon is in your sign, at odds with Jupiter, which can make you too casual. You might ignore details. You might feel too lazy to do things. (We all have days like this.) LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Because you feel sorry for someone who is less fortunate, you might be unrealistic in how you want to help him or her. Remember: True generosity is giving what is needed. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) When talking to a female friend today, resist the urge to promise more than you can deliver. Don’t create a situation where someone else feels let down. LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22)
he said. “People do remember. There’s a lot of conflict in the world right now, and I think a lot of people… connect the importance of Remembrance Day to what’s going on in the world, and how our members of the Canadian armed forces are part of that.” After the service, a chili lunch was served and other activities were held throughout the afternoon. A turkey dinner for all ages was also held on Nov. 11. Davies noted the importance of attending a Remembrance Day service and what it means for our veterans and our country. “Just knowing the sacrifices they had to go through and a lot of it is for the freedoms that we do experience and I don’t think for one second we can lose sight of that,” he said. “From wearing the poppy to participating in the service today, that’s what it’s about, honouring those that came before us, to looking ahead to the bright future they’ve given us.”
For Thursday November 17, 2016
Do not volunteer for anything today, because in your eagerness, you might take on more than you can handle. Respect your own limitations. Be kind to yourself. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Travel plans look exciting! However, late in the day, make a point of avoiding controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues. You’ll be glad you did. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) This is not an ideal day to decide how to divide an inheritance or figure out how to share something. Your financial judgment is a bit off. Use caution. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Enjoy conversations with others today, because you feel laidback and easygoing. Nevertheless, avoid conflict this evening, because it will be too intense. Oh yeah. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Tackle what is realistic at work today. Be careful about overestimating something or taking on more than you can comfortably handle. Keep your head down and your powder dry. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) You will enjoy sports events and playful activities with children today. However, by evening, be patient with kids and romantic partners in order to avoid conflicts.
No Drama Dear Annie: Both my wife and I work all day, she as a police officer and I as an accountant. When we get home, we eat dinner together and then sit in front of the TV for a little down time. The problem is that what she wants to watch to unwind is very different from what I want to watch to unwind. She loves short funny shows, such as “Two and a Half Men” and “How I Met Your Mother.” I, on the other hand, love dramas. My favorites are “Homeland” and “Game of Thrones.” Every night, I sit on the couch looking forward to one of my favorite shows, and she insists that we watch one of hers. She says that my shows are too serious and that being a police officer, she sees serious stuff every day and she just wants to laugh. She has a point, but I’d still like to watch my own stuff. I have been giving her her way lately, but I am starting to feel resentful. -Missing the Drama Dear Missing: Sorry, but there’s not much drama in my response, as this has an easy solution. Just compromise. Alternate nights. You pick one night’s programming; she picks the next. If you both really can’t stand watching each other’s shows, you could invest in a second TV or, better yet, head to the
Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE
library. There you’ll find plenty of great stories (such as the novels on which “Game of Thrones” is based). You could get lost in an epic book while she de-stresses with some comedy -- worlds away but happily together. Dear Annie: I met “Meghan” at our children’s school five years ago, and we’ve been close friends ever since. When we met, she had just finished treatment for stage 1 breast cancer, and since then, she has been cancer-free. The other day, she told me she was unable to work with me on our kids’ school project because she had a doctor’s appointment. She said it was just a routine thing but was very vague about it, and I could tell she didn’t want to talk about it. I began to worry that something was wrong, and at the same time, I felt hurt that if something was wrong, she should have wanted to share it with me. -- Worried for My Friend Dear Worried: Have patience. For all you know right
now, it really is just a routine checkup, and I hope that’s the case. But in the event that it’s not, don’t be offended that Meghan didn’t reach out to you immediately. Health is an incredibly personal thing. Part of being a good friend means allowing her the time and space she needs to process things, trusting that she will come to you when she’s ready. In the meantime, be understanding, empathetic and the world’s best listener. That’s how you can let her know you’ll be there when she’s ready to talk. Dear Annie: I want to write in response to “A Wyoming Teacher,” who does not feel teachers should be expected to write thank-you notes to students for gifts. I feel that part of my job as a teacher is to teach students social norms and conventions. I believe in writing and mailing thank-you notes for students’ gifts, even the half-used bottle of nail polish one of my second-graders gave me. Children love getting mail, and they learn from example. -- Teaching by Example 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 2016 CREATORS.COM
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Clue
Find the correct word, joining the first word then joining the second word
TODAY’S PUZZLE
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30. Alias 4. Actress Zadora CLUES ACROSS 31. Head of a large 5. Skulls 1. Stonestreet charcompany acter 6. Technology Information Center 32. Bill Nye 4. What part of (abbr.) 39. Sources of ota- for Administrative Leadership (abbr.) heite starch 7. 4ththe Caliph of Find correct word, joining the first 8. Central Nervous Islam 41. Small amount word then joining42.the second word System 8. Boojum tree A flat or level 9. Not shut or surface 10. Ancient Irish closed people 43. European cave 11. Legal action for salamander 12. Civil Rights damages group 44. Nickname for 14. Data executive 13. Celery (Spanish) Robert 15. Hot air, trial or 45. Syrian tablets 14. Ed Murrow’s party from 3000 B.C. network 18. Exclamation of 46. Lasso 16. No (Scottish) 17. Classic dramatic 48. Fabrics of camel surprise or goats music 49. Old name for an PREVIOUS PUZZLES ANSWERS 19. Former OSS 20. Oven for ceram- area in Turkey 50. Shock therapy ics 51. UC Berkeley 21. The Palmetto nickname State 52. Partridge 25. Rapid bustling Family’s Susan movement 26. Mauna ___, CLUES DOWN volcano 1. Cocoa beans 27. Ridge of windblown sand 2. N.W. Syrian city 29. Brilliantly exe3. Environmental cuted action condition
Clue
Find the correct word, joining the first word then joining the second word
TODAYS PUZZLE
HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. PREVIOUS PUZZLES ANSWERS
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“There’s a lot of stigma attached to asking for help, and I know a lot of people struggle with that.” - Danielle Armstrong
Helping families this holiday season Big Brothers Big Sisters brings back Adopt a Family Holiday Hamper program
As the holiday season approaches, people may be looking at their bank account and wonder how they’re going to get through the season. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fort St. John is once again bringing their Adopt A Family Holiday Hamper program back to help out those in need. BBBS executive director Danielle Armstrong knows that with the economic downturn, a lot of families in Fort St. John are hurting right now. “There’s a lot of stigma attached to asking for help, and I know a lot of people struggle with that, so our hamper program is trying to address that,” she said. Last year at the start of the downturn, the number of recipients of the holiday hampers tripled from previous years—all told, 181 individuals in the community. Last year was also the first year BBBS did the Dream Sponsor program, where 11 children received brand new beds. “We know this year, that many more families are struggling,” said Armstrong. “There’s many people who are dual-income families where both people have been laid off and out of work for several months, and no one’s got those savings to rely on. There’s a lot of families that normally have never felt the pinch that are really hurting this holiday season.” A holiday hamper is catered especially to the specific family; the sponsor receives a list of everyone in the household. The list includes things the family needs, such as pots and pans, dish and bath towels, and other basic things that are often
overlooked. They also receive the first name, ages, gender and sizes of the children in the household and lists of things the need, like winter wear and clothing, as well as their interests and hobbies. Armstrong noted that the only stipulation put on the sponsor is the hamper should include $50 worth of groceries for each person in the household, so a family of four needs $200 worth of food, or gift certificates to grocery stores. Beyond that, how they approach the list is completely up to them. Once the sponsor collects all the items on the list, they bring it to BBBS and they will distribute it to the family. Sponsors can be an individual, a family or a business. Another way to help create the hampers is coming up in December, where BBBS will launch the Santa’s Anonymous event. Santa’s Anonymous will take place at Home Hardware on Dec. 1 and 2, where people can come down and see items needed for certain hampers, purchase them and add them to the sleigh. Families can also be adopted for the program at this time. Most hamper recipients are referred to BBBS by another person or organization, but families can also apply for the hampers as well. “We don’t want anyone to feel ashamed or embarrassed, because our community is great at supporting one another, we’re just here to try and facilitate that,” said Armstrong. For more information about the Adopt A Family Holiday Hamper program, call 250-793-5599.
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Watt Irish Dancers compete in Western Canadians Dancers from the Watt School of Irish Dance were in Calgary Nov. 11-13 to dance in the Western Canadian Championships, where they competed for spots in the 2017 World Championships and the North American Championships. Local dancers in the competition were: U8: Elyse Kemp and Reese Gibbons; U9: Lauryn Campbell and Mia Hamre; U10: Kale Dietz and Naia Gibbons; U11: Mélodie Kemp and Makenna Armstrong; U12: Emalee Chapple, Haley Korfmann and Kaitlyn Rowe; U13: Jade Gibbons, Eden Pomeroy, and Gillian Jarabek; U14: Annica Osterlund, Jordan Crawford, and Gracie Chapple; U16 Ashlyn Bolog and Courtney Cowger; O21: Stevie Mazur. Naia Gibbons, Mélodie
Kemp and Stevie Mazur headed into the competition with qualifying positions—Gibbons and Mazur qualified at the 2016 North American Championships back in July and Kemp is double qualified from both the North Americans and the 2016 World Championships. Several other dancers had a good showing at North Americans as well, as they competed against thousands of top dancers from around the world. Reese Gibbons 8th in U8 (top Canadian); Naia Gibbons 12th (second Canadian) and Kale Dietz 23rd in U10; Melodie Kemp 5th in U11 (top Canadian); Emalee Chapple 37th in U12; Jade Gibbons 56th in U13; Jordan Crawford 35th in U14; Stevie Mazur 21st in O21. — Staff
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Danielle Armstrong, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Fort St. John, is ready for the organization’s annual Adopt A Family Holiday Hamper program.
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FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH of CANADA NoRTH PEACE PARISH Please join us at our temporary location at the Lutheran Church 9812 108 Ave Ph: 250-785-6471 “All are Invited and Welcome Here” - (Luke 14:23) SERVICES St. Martin’s, fort St. John, BC Sundays 1:30 p.m. Rev. Enid Pow ********** Church of the Good Shepherd Taylor, BC - Sundays 9:30 a.m. ********** St. Matthias, Cecil Lake, BC 3rd Sun. of the Month 3:00 p.m. Holy Communion BAHA’I fAITH BAHA’I fAITH National Baha’i Information 1-800-433-3284 Regular Firesides Mondays @ 8:00 p.m. Deepenings continued Wednesdays at 250-7870089 Next Feast Info. 250-787-0089 ********** BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9607-107th Ave., fSJ Ph. (Office) 250-785-4307 Pastor: Michael Hayes Associate Pastor: Doug Janzen SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM ********** CATHoLIC RoMAN CATHoLIC CHURCH (Resurrection Church) Pastor: Rev. Vener Sabacan Phone 250-785-3413 www.fsjcatholic.ca MASSES: Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 10:00 a.m. oNLY OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BAPTISM: Contact the Pastor 3 months before baptism. MARRIAGES: Contact the Pastor 3 months before the wedding. ********** ALLIANCE CHURCH 9804-99 Ave., fort St. John, BC V1J 3T8 Ph: 250-785-4644 fax: 250-785-8932 e-mail: office@fsjalliance.ca www.fsjalliance.ca SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE: 9:15am & 11:00am KIDVILLE: for ages 2yrs.-Gr.6 @ 9:15am **********
CoMMUNITY CHURCH CHARLIE LAKE CoMMUNITY CHURCH Lead Pastor: Alfred Reschke Associate Pastor: Jared Braun 250-785-1723 fax: 250-785-4136 clcc@pris.ca SUNDAY SCHooL: 9:30am SUNDAY WoRSHIP: 10:40am 1st left turn off Alaska Highway past the Charlie Lake Store. ********** PEACE CoMMUNITY CHURCH 10556-100th Street, Taylor, BC Pastor: Wally Pohlmann Phone: 250-789-3045 HoURS: 9:00am-Noon Monday-Wednesday & friday Email: office@taylorchurch.ca Website: www.taylorchurch.ca SUNDAY ADULT CLASS - 9:30am SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE - 10:30am ********** EVANGELICAL foRT ST. JoHN EVANGELICAL MISSIoN 8220-89th Avenue, fSJ Pastor: Andy Wiebe Sunday School September-June begins at 9:30am Sunday mornings. Worship Service - 10:45am Phone: 250-787-2550 ******* INTERDENoMINATIoNAL UPPER PINE GoSPEL CHAPEL Church Phone: 250-827-3833 Email: upgc@pris.ca Board Chairman: Andy Burkholder 250-827-3811 Box 66, Rose Prairie, BC ********** LUTHERAN PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9812-108th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 2R3 Office Phone: 250-785-2718 Pastor: Rev. Kebede Dibaba Regular Worship Schedule: 9:00am Youth, Adult Bible Study 10:00am Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School ********** PEACE RIVER MUSLIM ASSoCIATIoN Information: 250-787-1264 Jumm’a (Friday) Prayer @ 1:00pm 203-10903-100th Street, fort St. John, BC email: tahermorsi@shaw.ca ********** MENNoNITE NoRTH PEACE MENNoNITE BRETHREN CHURCH North Peace Mennonite Brethren Church 10816 106 St. fort St. John, BC V1J 5V2 250-785-3869
Lead Pastor: Andrew Eby Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adults: Don Banman SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES: 9:15am & 11:00am ********** MENNoNITE MoNTNEY MENNoNITE CHURCH SUNDAY MoRNING: Sunday School & Worship: 9:30am SUNDAY EVENING: 2nd & 4th Sundays: 7:00pm Everyone Welcome! Pastor Warren Martin Phone: (250) 827-3131 ********** NoNDENoMINATIoNAL CHRISTIAN LIfE CENTRE “Associated with “Fellowship of Christian Assemblies” “King Jesus is Lord Over the Peace” 8923-112th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 6G2 website: www.christianlifefsj.ca Ph: 250-785-4040 fax: 250-785-4021 Pastor Steve Oboh Principal of Christian Life School: Garry Jones Everyone Welcome Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00am Nursery available and Sunday School is held during the sermon for ages 3-12 years. Christian Life Centre is “Home of Christian Life School” ********** foRT ST. JoHN NATIVE BIBLE fELLoWSHIP Sunday Worship: 11:00am Wed., Night Bible Study: 7:30pm Pastor John A Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** GIDEoNS INTERNATIoNAL Fort St. John Camp Ray Hein 250-827-3636 John Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** NoRTHERN LIGHTS CHURCH INTERNATIoNAL (Rose Prairie, BC Sunday Service: Pre-Service Prayer: 10:30am Worship Service: 11:00am Everyone Welcome ********** THE SHELTER CHURCH “...the Lord will be a shelter for His people” Joel 3:6 9808-98A Ave. fort St. John, BC 250-785-3888 SUNDAY SERVICE: 10am Pastor: Oral Benterud 250-785-9151 ********** PENTECoSTAL THE PENTECoSTALS of foRT ST. JoHN Phone: 250-787-9888 Pastor: Jason McLaughlin Sunday 10am Service, Sunday School Youth Sunday 11am Worship Service Tuesday 7pm Prayer
Wednesday 7pm Bibile Study Friday 7pm Youth ********** PENTECoSTAL ASSEMBLIES of CANADA EVANGEL CHAPEL 10040-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-3386 Fax: 250-785-8345 Lead Pastor: Tony Warriner Sunday Services: 9:30am, 11:00am www.evangelfsj.com ********** The Journey 10011-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-6254 Pastor: Larry Lorentz Services: Sundays: 10:30am Tuesdays: 7:00pm ********** PRESBYTERIAN fort St. John Presbyterian Church 9907-98th St., fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-2482 fax: 250-785-2482 12:30 p.m. - Pie and Coffee 1:00 p.m. - Worship Service Everyone is invited to participate ********** REfoRMED TRINITY CoVENANT CHURCH Sunday Service: 10:00am Meets at the Quality Inn Northern Grand 100th Ave & 98th St., fort St. John, BC Elder: Mike Donovan Phone: 250-787-7702 Affiliated with C.R.E.C. ********** THE SALVATIoN ARMY THE SALVATIoN ARMY Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am 10116-100th Ave., fort St. John, BC Come Worship With Us. For information; Phone 250-785-0506 or food Bank 250-785-0500 ********** SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 9008-100th Avenue, fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-8632 Pastor: Cavin Chwyl Phone: 250-719-7949 Saturday Service: 9:30am ********** UNITED CHURCH of CANADA ST. LUKE’S UNITED 9907-98 St., fort St. John, BC Office: 250-785-2919 fax: 250-785-2788 Email: stlukeuc@telus.net Sunday Worship Service @ 10:00am All are Welcome! The United Church of Canada is a Union of Congregationalist, Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in Canada formed in 1925.
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When your pet reaches the golden years T
he golden years are that wonderful time when your relationship with your pet is tried and true. You know each other’s strengths, weaknesses and quirks. You know Ginger can’t stand booties, but absolutely loves a good rub behind the ears. Ginger has learned that Sunday morning is not an early walk day, but that he can always get an extra treat if he tilts his head at just the right angle while he looks at you with his hopeful brown eyes. Things are fine and dandy. You have a routine—but wait— Ginger seems to need the water dish filling more often or is slow to get out of bed now. A little more of this, less of that, a few lumps and bumps...
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Hey, that happens with age, right? No big deal? We’ve all heard that dogs age seven years to our one year. That’s a pretty rough guide, and varies with size, but it works to remind us that our furry friends age more quickly than we do. So when Ginger is seven years old, it is actually more like 49 human years, or closer to 70 if he is a larger breed dog. That slight change in routine of his—right, you almost forgot because it happened
so slowly—well, that actually may be an early sign that something is wrong. Not ‘just old age’. Aging is not a disease. We see many fit, healthy seniors in both the human and animal worlds. Disease, however, is more common with age. There are many changes in an aging pet that can be helped so that Ginger doesn’t become an ‘old timer.’ His teeth don’t have to be rotten and painful, accidents don’t have to be a new ‘fact of life,’ joint pain doesn’t have to leave Ginger sleeping more or slowing down on walks. There are many other examples of unnecessary changes in quality of life. It would be quite unlikely
in the human world that a senior would not need to see a doctor for three years, never mind the 7-10 human equivalent years that animal seniors often go between their wellness exams. That is why twice yearly exams for seniors are so important. These help to guide other important senior screening such as bloodwork and urinalysis to check aging organ function, heart screening for at-risk seniors, sampling lumps to rule out or diagnose cancer, assessing suitability and success of pain control and, of course, dental health. Early intervention can save and extend lives, as well as improve the quality of life. The ‘golden age’ can really
be golden with extra attention for subtle changes in your pet’s routine, and senior screening for non-visible changes. Our older furry family members do not need to suffer quietly through the changes that old age can bring. Remember that old age is not a disease and we can help to keep Ginger being Ginger longer. By the way, that question that you always ask yourself when Ginger is not responding when you call anymore, well, we can help you figure out whether Ginger is really deaf or whether he is just getting to be a stubborn old man! Dr. Katharine North is a veterinarian at the North Peace Veterinary Clinic.
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id you hear? The little blue bird known as Twitter has finally rolled out some tools to help combat cyber bullying, trolling and the spread of hate speech. The enhancement of the original “mute” button to allow a user to choose specific words, phrases, hashtags to “mute” or hide on their notification stream, is the first real step towards reigning in the hate speech and personal attacks. The hateful words are still being said, but you aren’t forced to read them. It is like when you mom said to ‘just ignore them.’ Maybe the thinking is that if a cyber bully knows that you can just ignore them, that they will stop? Barring that step, you can also report someone on Twitter for abuse, which isn’t a new thing, but has been enhanced to include specific abuse
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types. “For personal attacks: press 1, for threats against you: press 2, for offensive material: press 3.” That isn’t really how it works, that was just the voice in my head thinking that it might work like that. No, you can now be more specific when reporting abuse and those categories have been added to the list with a few other timely additions. The corporation has also included retraining of support staff to better manage and enforce which is good news for those who have reported
abuse to Twitter only to have it fall on deaf ears. We all know that haters gonna hate and my brain tells me that cyber bullies will figure out a way to circumvent the new roadblocks. In the meantime, you can use both of the new tools to protect yourself. You might read this and say, “The every day person doesn’t need to bother educating themselves about these things because cyber bullying doesn’t happen to the every day person.” Not true, it happens all the time on social media. I have lost count of the conversations I have followed on social media where the original conversation is thoughtful and respectful and all of a sudden a pivot worthy of a politician happens and the conversation turns ugly. I recently read where someone who
called for a cessation of negativity only to be met with the response, “We need somewhere to gripe!” Do we? I believe that every word we say has an affect on those around us. It can lift them up and it can bring them down. It can change their mood and it can change their mind. It can bring them comfort and it can bring them pain. I am not normally a quote person, but this quote by Mahatma Gandhi works very well here. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. You can read her book “Naked Tuesday” or catch her on CBC Radio Daybreak North where she shares her “Peace of Mind”. Follow her on twitter @judylaine
It’s time to CELEBRATE 100 years of Doing Good in the World!
Rotarians around the world are celebrating a milestone this year: The Rotary Foundation is 100 years old! Rotarian Arch Klumph’s vision of an endowment fund eventually became The Rotary Foundation, and his call for “doing good in the world” became the Foundation’s motto. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is “to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty”. The Rotary Foundation is a primary source of funding for Rotary’s humanitarian activities, from Clubs’ and Districts’ local service projects to global initiatives. It also leads Rotary’s ongoing effort to eradicate polio worldwide. The Foundation is able to achieve its mission through the generous contributions and active participation of Rotarians and friends of Rotary. From its first contribution of $26.50, the Foundation has been able to contribute more than $3 billion to programs and projects, transforming millions of lives across the globe. • 2.5 billion children have been immunized against polio, reducing cases of the disease by 99.9 percent. • More than 900 Rotary Peace Fellows have been trained to resolve conflict, deal with the aftermath of war, and promote peace. • Hundreds of thousands of people now enjoy access to clean water, heath care, and education, thanks to Foundation humanitarian projects. And because of the Foundation, people around the world recognize Rotary as an agent of positive change in the world.
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O’Neill Bernard G. Nov 09,1964 – Nov 01, 2016 Bernard Gilbert O’Neill passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51. His huge smile and ready laughter will be missed by his family and friends. His passing has left an enormous hole in the hearts of his loving wife Gail and teenaged children, Patrick and Katherine. Bernie was born Bernard Gilbert O’Neill November 09, 1964 in Fort St. John, BC. He was the fifth of the six children of Patrick and Alice O’Neill and resided most of his years in Fort St. John. Bernie graduated from North Peace Senior Secondary in 1982. Bernie was an oilfield operator, operating oil and gas production facilities for Encal, Cal Pine and Pengrowth, for more than twenty five years. Bernie was pre-deceased by his father Patrick O’Neill, mother Alice (Haldorson) O’Neill, brother Vincent O’Neill and sister Patricia (O’Neill) Helm. Bernie is survived by his wife Gail (Stevens) O’Neill, son Patrick O’Neill, daughter Katherine O’Neill, brothers Neil and Clinton O’Neill and sister Colleen (O’Niell) Chmenyk. A memorial service was held on November 8,2016 at the Church of the Resurrection in Fort St. John, BC Bernie was a remarkably thoughtful, hardworking and fun-loving person. He will be deeply missed by his family and large group of friends.
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COMING EVENTS ART CLASSES UNTIL JUNE 30: Each day a different skill for after school youth DAWSON CREEK ART GALLERY: 3:30 to 5:00PM 250782-2601
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KNIT NIGHT: Thursdays at Faking Sanity Cafe in Dawson Creek6:30 to 8:30 PM.
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Peace Country Craftmans Association “2016” Our yearly sale will be at a new venue - The Charlie Lake Community Hall and a new weekend December 2, 3 and 4th Friday and Saturday 10 am to 7pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm.
Lunch and refreshments will be available. Let this Christmas sparkle with a special gift hand made by a member of the Peace Country Craftmans Association See you there!! Santa is also coming with a photographer.
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MILE 0 QUILTERS GUILD: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7PM at Calvin Kruk Performing Arts Centre in Dawson Creek
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COMING EVENTS Friday, Nov. 25th from 11:30-1:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Center in Dawson Creek (1029-103 Ave). Luncheon of Turkey pie, salads, dessert & beverage. THIS IS A FUNDRAISER SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca
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4 openings for Pilot Vehicle Drivers to provide safe traffic control for movement of over-dimensional loads in the Fort St. John/Dawson Creek area. Must have Pilot Driving experience (2000 hours with excellent safety record); Valid TCP Ticket, and Level 1 OFA preferred. Please apply by November 19th online at jobs@gitxsanbusiness.com with a resume and copy of Class 5 Driver’s License and valid TCP card.
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WOOD, Lorraine Theresa (nee Dubeau) February 28, 1931 - St. Paul, Alberta November 11, 2016 – Calgary, Alberta Lorraine passed away quietly on Remembrance Day, November 11, 2016 with her husband of sixty-four years, Russell Norman Wood, at her side. Lorraine was of French Canadian descent and grew up in Northern B.C., where her family owned a restaurant and gas station along the Alaska Highway. She went to high school in Dawson Creek, where she met a tall, dark, handsome man named Russell. They started their married life in High River, AB. Lorraine and Russell moved frequently due to Russell’s job as a banker. They lived in High River, Ponoka, and Calgary, then on to Vancouver, Toronto and finally back to Calgary. Along the way, they had three beautiful children together: Barrie (of Phoenix, Arizona), and Cherie and Darryl, both of Calgary. Lorraine and Russ also have numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, who were all very fond of their “Gran”. Each year in the fall, Lorraine and Russ traveled to Sayulita, Mexico for six months, where they owned a house. Being vivacious and outgoing, Lorraine enjoyed a wide circle of friends, now scattered across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Lorraine loved to entertain and have dinner parties for her friends, where she would serve up good conversation and culinary delights. She loved hats and classical music, and was very much an artist in her own right. Lorraine was very well read and kept that love of books her entire life. In later years, Lorraine’s health began to fail, however, she remained in good cheer and was always up for a game of cribbage or a chance to visit with family and friends. Besides her loving husband Russ, Lorraine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Cherie Wood and Terry Gilbank; sons and daughters-in-law Barrie and Lynn Wood and Darryl Wood and Sherri Jackson; sister-in-law Yvonne Dubeau of Penticton, BC. She also has numerous nieces and nephews in Alberta and BC. She was predeceased by her parents Albert and Aimee Dubeau of Taylor, BC; brother Ray Dubeau of Fort St. John, BC; and sister Evelyn Hill of Fort St. John, BC. Lorraine will be remembered for her beauty, kind heart and sense of humour. She always tried to see the best in everyone and will be missed. Rest in Peace. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E. Calgary, AB) on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 15 Colonel Baker Place N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 4Z3 Telephone: (403) 261-7219. In living memory of Lorraine Wood, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. CALGARY, AB Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.
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Pat passed away peacefully on October 10, 2016 at the age of 89, with his family at his side. Oral Ellwood “Pat” Preston was born on May 16, 1927 in New Market, Ontario. He was the eldest of six children born to Clara and Russell Preston. Pat arrived in the Peace Country in the fall of 1948 working with a harvest crew in the Pineview and North Pine area. He met Marjorie Osborne in 1949 and her three children Buddy, Arthur and Sharron. Together they had eight more children Ruthie, Jeannie, David, Danny, Dean Debbie, Joe-Ann and Susan. It was a full house and a busy happy home to eleven children. In 1950, Pat drove truck for Tompkins Contracting during the day and pulled wrench at Northern Motors at night where he was known for his resourcefulness and ingenuity. Ten years later he started Pat Preston Contracting when he purchased his first dozer, a used caterpillar 17A and hired it on with Tompkins. Over the next couple of years he purchased 2 more used cats, clearing seismic lines in winter and Ag land in the summer. The business built up through the years with many struggles and successes growing to include an impressive fleet of iron and hundreds of employees over the 38 years of Pat Preston Contracting. There are not many people you talk to in the community that don’t have a personal connection to Pat or the business he built. Pat was respected throughout the community for his honesty, integrity and generosity. Throughout the years Pat gave generously to the community, many still benefit from his efforts; helping to build the back 9 of the Lakepoint Golf Club and clearing land at the Rod and Gun Club. He was also involved with the building of the Kid’s Arena, sponsoring hockey teams, baseball teams, dance groups, 4H Clubs and many more charities. Pat a was great outdoorsman with a love of hunting and fishing, it was truly one of his greatest passions. His many trips up the Muskwa in his riverboat, fishing the Stikine or into the Nahanni. Pat was an avid golfer and trap shooter and he loved to travel. Pat was the proud owner of what many remember as the Preston Ranch. To him it was just The Farm. Located on the Lower Cache road, he cleared and improved 19 quarters of land through the government’s Ag lease program. Pat continued growing and developing his farm, eventually calving 340 head of cattle. Pat was predeceased by his parents, sister, Thelma, wife, Marjorie and stepson Buddy. Pat is survived by children, Arthur Osborne, Sharron (Denny Hall), Ruthie, Jeannie(Ronnie Moffat), David(Cathy Doucette), Danny(Margo Rhyason), Dean, Debbie(Melton Jones), Joe-Ann, Susan (Terry Little), numerous grand children, great grand children and great, great grand children, his sisters, Nora, Vera, Wilda and brother John. Pat lives on through his family and will be fondly remembered by his relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life Service was held for Pat on October 15, 2016 at 2:00, at the Charlie Lake Community Church with Pastor Al Stebing Officiating. The Family of Pat Preston would like to give sincere thanks to Dr. Watt for his support, his long time caring and being a friend to our Dad. We are grateful to the Nurses and Care Aides of Peace Villa for all the care and kindness that was extended to our Dad. Thank you to Kaylie at Hamre’s Funeral Home for her care, concern and professional services. A warm thank you to Pastor Al Stebing for the beautiful service he officiated for our Dad, Tom Pugh for his songs. Thank you ladies for the lovely, lunch.
The Alaska Highway News is looking for a full-time sports reporter/ photographer to cover regional sports in Northeast B.C. This is a perfect opportunity for any journalist looking to cover junior and senior hockey, as well as amateur athletes in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and surrounding communities. In 2017, the region will play host to the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and the World Masters Allround Speed Skating Games. The reporter will also have the opportunity to cover local cycling, mixed martial arts, golf, swimming, speed skating, drag racing, rodeos, high school sports, and more. Athletes from our region have stood on Olympic podiums, and have brought home championships from other provincial and national events. The reporter will write stories and features for both print and web, and can engage readers through social media. The job includes evening and weekend work. Salary commensurate with experience.
Who we are The Alaska Highway News is a weekly newspaper in Northern British Columbia. We’re part of Vancouver-based Glacier Media, a publisher of daily and weekly newspapers, trade magazines and business information products throughout Western Canada.
Is this you? The reporter will be versatile, energetic, dedicated and sociable. Turning in two or more stories a day isn’t a problem. You can easily handle a mix of community news and challenging assignments. You’ll integrate yourself into the community with ease. Minus 20 is child’s play. You have a reliable automobile, can use it in the snow, and know how to use a camera. You have an education in journalism and experience at daily or weekly newspapers. If interested, please email a cover letter, resume and writing samples by Nov. 25, 2016, to: Matt Preprost, Managing Editor editor@ahnfsj.ca Alaska Highway News 9916-98th Street Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 3T8
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ClearStream is seeking an AP Administrator in Fort St. John responsible for end−to−end ac− counts payable and vendor management cycle. −Minimum 3−5 years accounting experience −Knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry −Business or accounting degree/designation an asset For more information and to apply, visit: www.clearstreamjobs.ca
COMING EVENTS DAWSON CREEK BADMINTON CLUB From Sept. 19, 2016 to April 26, 2017 Mondays & Wednesdays Time: 7:30-9:30 pm Central Campus Gym Dawson Creek Do not play on any statutory or school holidays. Go on the school website to check on the holidays Please pay before you start playing. Players under 16 years must have an adult with them. You will need clean gym shoes and a racquet. Contact Dan or Judy Pandachuck: 250782-4783
NOV. 19- COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE-Music by Let ‘R’ Rip at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek. Dance from 8:30- 12:30 Admission includes lunch. 19 years and over welcome. For more information phone Fred at 250-7822192 or Linda at 250843-7418
The Quinn Advantage is Quinn’s promise to our clients that we continue to deliver on, even after more than 45 years in business. Through ongoing growth and change, Quinn has not strayed from our long-standing values. From corporate processes, to safety standards, to client satisfaction, we never stop seeking ways to assess, improve and advance. This unwavering commitment to continuous quality improvement is deeply woven into Quinn’s fabric.
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Nov. 18 & 19- Ten Thousand Villages Sale will be held on Nov. 18th, from 3:00 to 9:00 pm and Nov. 19th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Northgate Mennonite Anabaptist Fellowship, 1800- 109 Avenue, Dawson Creek (Blue Church across from Kitchen Park). Available for purchase will be a wide variety of fair trade items handcrafted by artisans from developing countries.
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South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm. SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm
COMING EVENTS Rotary Manor Christmas Tea and Bake Sale-Saturday, November 19th 2:00-4:00 pm Pies, Baking and Assorted Christmas Items from Linda’s Greenhouse. Please use our shuttle service from Alliance Church Parking Lot. Shuttles will start at 1:45-4:00 pm, 112190th Ave. Admission for Tea $5.00- Free for Residents. EVERYONE WELCOME- All proceeds go towards resident programs and activities Save the Dates July 7, 5:00 pm to July 9, 2017 at 3:30 pm for the 23rd Annual Mile Zero Cruisers Summer Cruise weekend starts with Registration held at the Dawson Co-op. Bring down your pride and joy and register for the 2017 Summer Cruise Car Show weekend. All registrants will receive access to all weekend events as well as a chance to win prizes. Check in this paper for more details closer to the show! Sunday November 20, 2016-Join us for the Farmington Farmerettes Christmas Tea & Craft Sale from 12:30 until 3:00 pm. Entry is still $4 per person & we will have a quilted item up for raffle for $1.00 per ticket. 15 vendors a At Parkland Elementary School in Farmington. Get a start on your Christmas Shopping! The Borderline Culture Series presents: The Jenie Thai BandSaturday November 19, 2016 @ the DEMMITT COMMUNITY CENTRE (1/2mile South of Hwy 43 on RR 132) Doors open at 7:00 pm (AB) Music @ 8:00 pm . Tickets advance: $25.00 Door: $27.00. For tickets and information call: 780-356-2904 or go to www.borderlineculture.com
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The applicant, Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Caledonia, is seeking an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment to the parcel pictured in attached map and described as Lot A Plan EPP59891. The intent is to change the land use designation from LDR – Low Density Residential to IT – Institutional. This land use change is proposed to allow the development of a community church. Interested parties are invited to an open house on November 23rd between 5 – 7 pm at: 9812 – 108 Avenue, Peace Lutheran Church, Fort St John. This open house is being held by the applicant to seek public input which will be included in their upcoming application to Council. For additional information please feel free to contact Reverend Enid Pow at 250-785-8282.
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The Nutcracker returns to NPCC this December Visions of sugar plums— along with dolls, mice and other magical beings—will dance across the stage when The Nutcracker returns to Fort St. John. This classic story of a young girl and a magical nutcracker has become something of a tradition in Fort St. John, being performed every second year
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24 hours. Wash and dry the body well with a towel. Ensure the skin is clean and feather free. Once dry immerse in local salted smoked pork or duck fat. Wild or not if you cook duck low and slow the flesh will, in three to four hours, be much like butter. You can add cream and or butter, to the fat, if you have a very tough duck. Wild duck confit goes beautifully with local onions and garlic roasted potatoes, local balsamic beet salad with pickled onion and greenhouse herbs. Judah Koile is a Fort St. John chef and co-owns The BEAM with his wife, Jiwon Kim. Koile has more than a decade of culinary experience, and has worked in restaurants across Canada and South America.
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