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Santa Claus himself made an early stop in Fort St. John for the annual parade in his honour on Nov. 18. After riding in the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus headed over to Centennial Park to visit with the boys and girls of Fort St. John. How are you celebrating Christmas and the holiday season this year? Email ahendry@ahnfsj.ca with your events and celebration notices. Turn to B15 for more from the Santa Claus Parade.

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Charlie Lake residents got a better understanding of the dynamics and health of their lake at a public meeting last week, as well as some possible solutions to help tackle its ongoing problems with algae. Residents jammed into the community hall Nov. 16 to hear from government agencies, Northern Health, the MATT PREPROST PHOTO Charlie Lake Conservation Society, and entrepreneurs Charles Robinson speaks about a “pond clarifier� product that can be introduced for a three-hour meeting that into Charlie Lake to eliminate excessive nutrients and combat algae. was part educational and part sales pitch. life—and considerably shal- depending on weather and Because the lake is natur- low at just seven metres, the water conditions, and varying ally eutrophic—rich in nutri- lake is home to several types chemical shifts. ents that support dense plant of algae throughout the year See ALGAE on A11

Film takes viewers on historical journey of Taylor MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

The District of Taylor will debut its long awaited and much anticipated Taylor Memory Project to public audiences this Friday. Five years in the making, the 45-minute documentary is a historical journey through the life and times of Taylor and its residents. “What’s great about this particular project is it’s not just a chronological, historical essay. It’s done by videoing residents of the community about their memories of the community,�

Mayor Rob Fraser said. “It gives a different perspective on the history of Taylor.� Along with interviews of the residents who helped shaped the community, the film also recounts major historical events that shaped the town, from the 1957 Peace River Bridge collapse to the development of community amenities including “the curling club, the old hall, right through to Village On A Diet and how people participated in that,� Fraser said. “People who participated (in the film) will feel proud they participated, and the people

who didn’t participate but are interested in the history of Taylor will get a really good feel for the community,� he said. The project collected video interviews from more than 90 local residents, including Fraser, who moved to the community in the early 1990s. “It was a big move south for me,� Fraser said of his initial move from Fort Nelson to Fort St. John. “Eventually, I got into Taylor and I loved it.� The Taylor Memory Project will screen Friday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. at the community hall. All are welcome, and popcorn and refreshments will be available.

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B.C.’s police watchdog has cleared a Dawson Creek RCMP officer in the fatal shooting of a Site C protester last year. The Independent Investigations Office of BC says “it does not consider that any police officer may have committed an offence under any enactment and therefore the matter will not be referred to Crown counsel for consideration of charges.� James McIntyre, 48, was shot July 16, 2015, outside a Dawson Creek restaurant where an open house on the Site C dam project was taking place, after confronting officers with a knife. RCMP were called to the scene after a man flipped tables and tore up posters inside. The controversial $8.8-billion dam project on the Peace River began construction later that summer. The McIntyre shooting gained international attention in part due to McIntyre’s apparent association with the hacker group Anonymous. In the report, investigators confirmed McIntyre was wearing the Guy Fawkes mask associated with the group and carrying two knives. The IIO says McIntyre was fatally wounded by a single gunshot after witnesses described him “lunging towards,� officers with an open switchblade in his hands. “Police ordered the affected person to drop the knife. Pepper spray was deployed with no apparent effect. The affected person did not comply and was subsequently shot once by an officer,� IIO Chief Civilian Director Bert Phipps writes in his 21- page report. See MCINTYRE on A14

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The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation received a generous donation of $10,000 for the Be An Angel Campaign. Spectra Energy presented the donation to foundation Executive Director Gord Klassen. The total fundraising goal for Be An Angel is $250,000, which goes into a fund that makes money available for equipment for the Fort St. John Hospital and Peace Villa as needed. SUBMITTED PHOTO

We all have to move to another planet DOG TALE: The neat thing about having my own news chewing column is that I get to report on the really important stories. For example, last week’s item from London, where a new art gallery opened. It’s for dogs. The paintings in the gallery are hung low so dogs can see them. Dog owners are encouraged to bring their pets to appreciate the works of art. A painting of a toilet is so realistic dogs try to drink from it.

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Chess is a great game for people who can’t take the excitement of Parcheesi. A computer once beat me in a game of chess. But I beat it at kickboxing.

LOTTERY LUCK: Meanwhile, in the tiny Dawson Creek 104.7 town of Irma, Alberta, somebody was a big winner in the lottery. Located southeast of Edmonton, Irma has only 500 residents. A Fort St. John 112.9 woman who wishes to remain anonymous won $50 million in the Lotto Max draw. Alberta-B.C. border N/A Gee whiz, I don’t ask for much in this . John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada world. All I ask for is a chance to prove winning the lottery would not change me. Fort Nelson N/A Actually, I did once win big money on the lottery. But I lost the ticket. I’m always Groundbirch 104.9 losing stuff. I lost my Oscar statue, my Nobel Peace Prize, my collection of four leaf Chetwynd clovers, and my chunk of moon rock. 115.9

AT THE MOVIES: In theatres now: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. I’m kind of bored with wizards and magical creatures. The movie I’d like to see: Fantastic Beasts and How To AVOID Them. JAVA JEST: Experts are predicting a worldwide coffee shortage, demand for coffee is at an all-time high. Although the way things are in the world, I don’t know why anybody would want to drink coffee and be wide awake.

ROBOT REPORT: Last week a robot solved a Rubik’s cube in less than one second. In less than TWO seconds, the same robot can peel off the colored squares from a Rubik’s cube and stick them back on to make it look like it solved BIRD BULLETIN: Readers of Canadian https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html the puzzle. Geographic magazine were asked to vote for Canada’s National Bird. Even though MOVING MEMO: Stephen Hawking the loon received most votes, the editors is the famous genius scientist. He says are recommending that the gray jay is humans will survive only 1,000 more named our national bird as part of next years unless we move to another planet. year’s 150th anniversary. That’s ridiculous! I’ve moved a few times. Moving is always Anybody who’s studied Canadian politics Environment and natural resources  Weather information  Weather aLocal British Columbia hassle.forecasts Let me tell  you, if we have to knows our national bird should be the MOON MEMO: The moon was in the move everybody, we are going to need one cuckoo. Tumbler Ridge N/A news last week. A rare full moon known heck of a lot of cardboard boxes. Hawking as the “Supermoon” was incredibly big also says if aliens make contact, they will JET JEST: A company called Jetpack Prince George 94.4 and bright. Experts said it was 14 per destroy us. But other scientists disagree. Aviation is selling the first commercially Observed at:The Fort St. They John Airport 8:23 AM could MST Tuesday 22 November 2016 lson, BC - 7Conditions Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter. say space aliens help manavailable strap-on jetpack. Their website urrent moon was also 40 per cent green cheesier. kind. They could teach humans technosays it will be sold only to people who are Hythe 88.9 For several the logy. They could teach humans howESE to live “well qualified and can demonstrate they Condition: Light Snowhours I closely observed Temperature: -12.5°C Wind: 20 km/h Supermoon through my binoculars. Then in peace. Here in Fort St. John, they may are capable of flying the jetpack in a rePressure: kPa Dew point: -14.2°C Wind Chill: -21 Grande Prairie 84.4 101.8 I noticed a buzzing noise and I realized I even be able to teach humans how to park sponsible manner.” Gee, why do they have Tendency: Falling 87% the lines at the Totem Visibility: was closely observing a streetlight. Humidity: between Mall.1 km to take the fun out of everything?

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Crews have fought wet weather throughout the fall as construction on the new Margaret “Ma” Murray Community School continues. Steel framing contractors are expected on site in the first week of December.

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Interested in helping direct the future of tourism in Fort St. John? Tourism Fort St. John is looking for a new member to join its board of directors. The organization is looking for persons interested in encouraging the development of tourism assets and attractions in the city, and working with tourism providers to attract more visitors and increase their length of stay. Anyone interested is asked to submit a brief bio, a resume, and statement of why they should be considered for the board by Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. to Lisa Rowbotham at lrowbotham@fortstjohn.ca. All board representatives are volunteers appointed by city council. The board meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. Membership on the board is free, and current members include representatives from the accommodations, food and beverage, recreation and entertainment, retail, travel services and transportation sectors. For more information, contact Rowbotham at the email above or call 250-787-5791.

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Have something to say about rural education in the North Peace? The province has rolled out an online public engagement process it says will be used to create a strategy to tackle the challenges facing rural school districts and communities. The province is looking for input from everyone, SD 60 Secretary-Treasurer Kevin Pobuda says, from district staff, board trustees, parents, First Nations, and the general public. “This is our opportunity as a rural district to provide input and hopefully provide direction on rural school funding, educational practices, and many other issues,” Pobuda said. Linda Larson has been named Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Education to develop the strategy, expected to be released by next summer. In a statement, Larson said she’ll be traveling to each region of the province to solicit input. “Families living in rural communities have different needs than those living in high-density areas,” Larson said. The province says 32 per cent of B.C. students are located outside of the greater Victoria, Lower Mainland, and Kelowna areas. “We are looking at the role education and schools play in rural communities to create an education strategy that will better serve families and schools,” Education Minister Mike Bernier said. “We want to hear from all British Columbians on how to improve rural education services and create a full and integrated strategy that will help move our province forward.” Trustee Linda Stringer suggested the school district look at hosting a public “world cafe” to solicit input for the district’s submission, expected to be finalized int he new year. She also encouraged parent advisory councils across the district to get involved. “It’s important that PACs have a voice,” she said. “I don’t know if trustees voices alone are going to be enough.” The province is accepting online input until Jan. 9, 2017, at http://engage.gov.bc.ca/ ruraleducation.

Construction of the new Margaret “Ma” Murray Community School continues to progress in the face of uncooperative weather, the school district says. Doug Boyd, assistant superintendent in charge of special projects, told trustees on Monday the the full perimeter foundation for the $24.8-million school has been poured and steel contractors are expected on site the first week of December. “The weather has been a factor,” said Boyd. “We really have to be respectful of the contractors. They have persevered and are proving to be very competent in what they do.” Crews will erect the steel framing of the school’s east side leading up to Christmas, with the west side being erected after the holidays, Boyd said.

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Stepping stones to sobriety Blueberry River First Nations celebrated members of the community who have made the commitment to stay sober ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

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Marjorie Greyeyes was honoured as a community champion at the Blueberry River First Nations for National Aboriginal Addictions Awareness Week. Greyeyes has been sober going on 15 years.

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Alcohol addiction is a lifelong struggle, and having the strength to not have a drink takes immense willpower. Blueberry River First Nations honoured several Community Champions for National Aboriginal Addiction Awareness Week on Nov. 16. Some had just begun their journey in sobriety, while others had been sober for decades. Marjorie Greyeyes was 11 years old when she had her first drink. “I didn’t know it was alcohol,” she said. “It was vodka, they mixed it with orange juice.” The 54-year-old has marked 14 years of sobriety this year, going on 15 years in January, and she has no intention of

going back. It took the death of her brother-inlaw in 2002 for her to realize she needed to stop. “When I lost my brother-in-law I just thought I wanted something better for myself after I lost him, so I just quit drinking,” she said. She’s lost more family members since then, and while she has been tempted to start drinking again, she refuses to do that to herself. “I don’t sneak drinks or anything, I would never do that to myself,” said Greyeyes. “I thought about it, but when you’re a recovered alcoholic, your first step could be the last step you ever take. “If I took a drink now, I don’t think I’d ever be able to quit.” Continued on A5

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The Angel Gala banquet room was elegantly decorated in a Candy Cane theme, thanks to the efforts of many, many volunteers!

On Saturday, November 5th, the FSJ Hospital Foundation kicked off their 20th Annual “Be an Angel” Campaign with their Angel Gala. Besides an elegant evening of good fun and good food, the evening included several draws, a silent auction, as well as a live auction. By the end of the night, the Gala had raised over $85,000 towards the Hospital Foundation’s “Angel” Fund. A huge THANK YOU to all the Sponsors, Volunteers, and Guests for making this year’s Gala such a success! The Angel Campaign continues through to the end of November. The goal this year is to raise $250,000 towards the Foundation’s “Angel Fund”, which allows the Foundation to respond to emerging hospital equipment needs in a timely manner. During the Campaign, donations can be made online, via email, and at all six local financial institutions. Please ‘be an angel’ this year and give!

And the Janet Taylor Award Goes To . . .

The FSJ Hospital Foundation’s Janet Taylor Award recognizes individuals, groups, and businesses that commit their time, talents, and financial support to benefit patients of the FSJ Hospital and Peace Villa. This year, we are pleased to present the award to Gordon Gentles in recognition of his many years of service and support, including 18 years on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. He has faithfully given of his time and resources, and has truly been an active ambassador for the Foundation. We commend him for his dedication and commitment to the Foundation and to health care in Fort St. John and area.

Executive Director, Gord Klassen gratefully accepts generous donations to the Angel Campaign from Spectra Energy and Tourmaline Oil Corp.

Light A Moose

Moose FM’s 13th Annual “Light a Moose” radiothon was on the air November 16th, 17th, and 18th in support of the FSJ Hospital Foundation, raising money towards the purchase of a Wireless Fetal Heart Monitor for the Birthing Centre at the FSJ Hospital. Once again, the community demonstrated its support with generous donations given by businesses and individuals alike. Thank you to Rhyason Contracting, Moose FM, Unforgettable Memories, Canadian Grind, Peace Country Rentals, and Smith Fuel Services Ltd. for supporting this event again this year!

Chair of the FSJ Hospital Foundation Board, Chris Maundrell, presented Gordon Gentles with the Janet Taylor Award during the “Angel” Gala on November 5th.

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Monday Night at the Movies Brooklyn Feb 1 With the Fort St. John Film Society Aurora Cinema

Dec 2/3/4 | Christmas Craftmans Sale

Trent Comedy for High On High 35thMcClellan Celebration Feb 6, 7 and Sun 10-5pm at Charlie Lake Hall Fri Sat5, 10am-7pm Lido Theatre 8pm

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Check out Accidental Art byatDeb Chapel Monday Night theEvangel Movies James Dance WhiteChristmas Feb 29 Dec 11 | Northern the Fort St. John Film Society DanceWith Recital Aurora Cinema

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Dec 3- Dec 24 | Christmas Artisan Market Art Exhibit “Dinner Talk” Feb 12- Mar 1 At Peace GalleryMary NorthParslow, in the NPCC With artists Alan White, Karen Gallery North NPCC Dec 3 |Heathman, Winter SalePeace of Potters and Spinners and Weavers

Penner Feb4pm 13 At theFred Artspost (10320in94Concert Ave) 10amNPCC 3:30pm

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Letters to the Editor RESPECT THOSE THAT SERVE My husband and I are both retired Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and our daughter has served in the Armed Forces. My father was a WWII veteran as well as most of my uncles. I was shocked to read in the paper that the BC Teacher’s Federation described military recruitment as a “social justice issue.” What does that even mean? It is because of the Military that these people even have the right to make such an asinine statement. The BCTF has forgotten that they work for US, the taxpayer, and I can assure you the average taxpayer feels the same way I do. The pamphlet described 14 ways to counter military recruitment. Surely they jest and meant 14 ways to ENCOURAGE recruitment, as serving in the Military is a time honoured tradition and there can be nothing more honourable than serving your country. If you think different then you have offended every serving member past, present and future and SHAME on you. Military propaganda, opposing recruitment in high schools, encouraging local industry and workers to resist military contracts. Treasonous statements to say the least. Apparently the pamphlet was created in response to teacher’s worries about recruitment strategies that seemed to glamourize combat and target youth. As someone who has actually served (and I wonder how many of these teacher’s have actually served in the Armed Forces) I can assure you combat is never glamourized and of course youth are targeted and if you don’t know why then you shouldn’t even have an opinion as that is self explanatory. The Armed Forces has EVERY RIGHT to recruit at the local high schools for those considering an honourable career serving their nation and SHAME on the BCTF for even considering something so inconceivable and disrespecful to so many people. —Laurie Brunt, Fort St. John

INDEPENDENT SITE C POLL IS FLAWED (Re :’A tale of two Site C polls,’ Alaska Highway News, Nov. 16, 2016) Insights West released a poll relating to the Site C Clean Energy Project. Insights West has unfortunately based the poll on incorrect information, while omitting key details from the survey questions. As a result, the findings of the poll are not likely to be an accurate reflection of public opinion. The poll suggests that BC Hydro’s load forecast should be reviewed by the Province’s independent regulator. In fact, this is already happening. The BC Utilities Commission is currently conducting a public process to review BC Hydro’s Revenue Requirements Application which includes our 20-year load forecast. The poll also incorrectly states that according to BC Hydro’s annual reports, energy demand has remained flat for the past 10 years. In fact, like many juris-

dictions, British Columbia saw a decrease in demand during the economic recession but since then, demand has recovered and is forecast to continue to grow. In addition, BC Hydro has also invested in energy efficiency programs in order to meet 66 per cent of all new power demand through conservation. We are on track to exceed this target. The poll indicates that BC Hydro has stated that the province will not need new power until 2028 at the earliest. This is not true. In fact, our load forecast indicates that without Site C, British Columbia would already have a capacity deficit of 8-per cent and an energy deficit of 2-per cent within 10 years. The poll also asked participants about investing in energy efficiency measures yet failed to mention that conservation is and has been a key priority of BC Hydro for more than 25 years. In fact, the Clean Energy Act requires BC Hydro to meet 66 per cent of all new power demand through conservation by 2020 and BC Hydro is currently

on track to exceed this target. The poll also suggests that BC Hydro failed to investigate alternative resource options, which is incorrect. As part of its long-term planning process, BC Hydro undertook a comparison of alternative resource options such as wind, run-of-river hydro, biomass, geothermal and natural gas. Studies found that Site C will provide the most affordable, reliable and clean power compared to alternatives for more than 100 years. BC Hydro is building Site C because it is the most cost effective way to meet our future energy needs with clean, reliable power. Site C is the most carefully studied project in our province’s history. Planning has been underway for more than 8 years, including a 3 year environmental assessment process. Now under construction for more than a year, Site C is a critical project that will deliver affordable, reliable, clean energy for decades to come. —BC Hydro Media Relations

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he lack of a Plan B for energy policy here in B.C. was examined in a recent column regarding the province’s emphasis on the export of liquefied natural gas. It is now time to look at a related issue equally as challenging: the Site C hydro dam project. The fact is the demand for electricity throughout the B.C., Canadian and North American markets has been declining over the past 10 to 15 years. Overall demand for electricity continues to drop resulting in market shrinkage. Meanwhile, BC Hydro, by its own yearly predictions called the Integrated Resource Plan, has incorrectly shown a steady increase in demand, which has not happened in more than a decade. At the moment, we have demand side prices (selling prices between jurisdictions) of only $25 to $30 per megawatt hour. This is the standard unit of sale used by electrical utilities to buy or sell their product. This is a low price. Will this price increase or change in the short or longer term? Experts tell us this price is here to stay. One key reason for this happening is largely due to the increased use of natural gas, especially in the United States for purposes of generating large amounts of electricity. Even our “green” neighbour to the south, California, is now generating more than 52 per cent of its power from natural gas statewide. This has resulted in much less need for importing B.C. electricity for California. Back to the Site C question: BC Hydro’s own numbers are telling us that Site C’s costs for producing electricity will need to be well above the going rate. In fact, the energy unit cost for Site C to produce electricity will be somewhere between $85 to $110 per megawatt hour(BC Hydro numbers). That means the cost to produce electricity

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will be at least three to four times higher than what BC Hydro could actually sell it for. This cannot make good business sense by anyone’s standard. More bad news: Hydro provides us with additional figures: the Site C dam will lose $800 million in the first four years of its operation. That would be about $200 million per year, in each of the first four years. What BC Hydro doesn’t say is also quite telling: What might the losses be in the fifth year? Sixth year? Seventh year? The proposed life cycle of this dam is 70 years. We’ve got a lot of years to be worried about. These numbers are giving us sobering concerns for any optimism in the ability of having Site C pay for itself. Mr. Dave Conway, Site C Public Relations spokesman recently stated on CBC Radio that the power from Site C will not be needed for another “20 to 40 years.” His words. So, again, what do the B.C. ratepayers do in the meantime while we wait for better pricing or the need for electricity? Where is an appropriate Plan B? On Aug. 17, 2016, during a BC Utilities Commission hearing in Vancouver, several BC Hydro executives were put under oath and asked some key questions about the Site C project. BC Hydro exec Randy Reimann was clear (and honest, we assume) on several fronts. Here is what he admitted during his deposition:

• Site C will be 100 per cent debt financed (borrowed money) • For the purposes of Site C, the government is expecting a zero return for 70 years (same as the expected life span of the project) • Admission that there is no prospect of Site C ever producing enough revenue to cover the $9 billion-plus cost. There you have it. Site C is no longer affordable, even by BC Hydro standards. If none of this adds up in your mind either, then it is time to give a collective head shake. The B.C. government has neglected to give us the hard facts about a project in need of a purpose. If the government has a real case to be made regarding a true necessity for this project, then make it. At the moment, by BC Hydro’s own admission, the Site C project is not economically sustainable or needed. BC Hydro’s own statements and numbers defy any reason to build it. We need a careful reassessment of Site C. This should be done by the BC Utilities Commission under these economically grave circumstances. The B.C. Liberal government needs to respond in kind. After this reassessment, and at some point in the future where more electricity generation might be required, the potential for using natural gas instead of Site C will need serious consideration. In other words, we will need a Plan B. More to come in a future instalment. Mike Kroecher is a long time retired resident of the Peace, expressing his deep roots in the land through his artistic bent. Rick Koechl is a recently retired (almost as long a resident) teacher of the Peace with an enthusiasm for politics and energy.

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ALBERTA MOVES AHEAD The NDP has legislated into law its target of having 30 per cent of its electricity come from wind, solar and hydro by 2030, the same year it plans to be finished with coal. The competition to provide the province with clean energy will kick in next year, as the provincial government holds its first auction for renewable energy contracts early in 2017. Smart fossil energy companies are already moving aggressively into renewables, and are expected to lead the way in Alberta, including two of the largest renewable energy operators in Canada: TransAlta and Enbridge. Surprise! As a little teaser, Alberta has announced that it will put the large, flat roofs of 36 Albertan schools to good use, covering them with solar panels. Its cool that the idea was first suggested by the students themselves. B.C. FALLS BEHIND A recent study by the Pembina Institute shows that BC has a growing carbon pollution problem and is falling behind other provinces in meeting its carbon reduction commitments ... while missing opportunities in both wind and solar. Based on the provinces’ committed actions to date, Pembina says the carbon emissions of Alberta, Ontario and Quebec will drop 20 to 25 per cent by 2030, while BC’s will rise by 40 per cent. Our fixation on high-carbon natural gas/LNG and missed solar and wind opportunities are to blame. WILL TRUMP TRUMP U.S. RENEWABLES? Not likely. If Trump really is the business man he claims to be, it will be hard to pass up the largest, fastest growing energy industry in human history, with the U.S already one of the biggest players. The U.S. is not THE global leader in renewables (China is) but they are big. The U.S. just passed the one million solar roofs milestone (reached by Japan, Australia, Europe and China years ago) and GE (just one example of many) has risen to become a leading manufacturer of hi-tech wind turbines, exporting them around the world as fast as they can make them. No matter how stupid he tries to appear, Trump is no fool when it comes to money

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(probably). If its jobs, corporate profits and global influence he’s after, there is only one way to go now: renewable energy. OFFSHORE WIND BOOMS IN EUROPE Europe’s offshore wind industry is booming, jumping from 1,500 megawatts installed per year in 2013 and 2014 to 3,000 megawatts in 2015, and much more in the works. Why? The European Union has set a clear goal to de-carbonize as quickly as possible, and the cost of wind power continues to fall. AUSTRALIA OFF COAL After the state of South Australia shut down its last coal plant, the Melbourne Energy Institute mapped out how it will provide its electrical “base load” of the near future. Wind will dominate, with rooftop solar close behind (some two million solar roofs are already installed in Australia). Gas will supply some peak demand until energy storage options are available to replace it. When it comes to cleaning

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A world cafe will be held Dec. 8 at Northern Lights College to share diverse perspectives on the present and future state of the LGBTQ community in Fort St. John. The significance of LGBTQ individuals living in the north and the need for safe spaces has not gone unnoticed. “Safe spaces are important because many people haven’t always felt welcome in their family, workplace, and community,” event organizer Heather Paddison said. “Fear has played a large part in their lives. Fort St. John has progressed to a vibrant level where people no longer feel they are on the fringes on society.” For much of its history, the Peace Region has given a limited amount of attention to the issues faced by its LGBTQ

citizens. Earlier this year, Fort St. John hosted its first-ever Pride Walk. The main focus of the upcoming world cafe will be to address service gaps for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and two-spirited individuals. In addition, research information will be made available for grant applications when accessing funds for essential services in Fort St. John. The event itself is free, with light refreshments provided. The event is open for anyone who’d like to attend, such as members of the community who identify as LGBTQ, as well as allies and supporters of the community. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by Dec. 1. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Paddison at 250-793-2254 or paddison@ unbc.ca.

BC Assessment gets digital in Fort St. John ROB BROWN editor@dcdn.ca

There were a few cameras kicking and shooting in Fort St. John last week—but for a change they had nothing to do with the Alaska Highway News. Digital cameras mounted inside a clearly-marked van were on the residential streets of Fort St. John as BC Assessment continues update photos used for property assessment purposes. Darin Johnson, BC Assessment’s manager of property data accuracy program, said as the Crown corporation responsible for accurately valuing all properties in B.C., they are always on the hunt for new technology to help their job. “We are always looking for innovative ways to provide more timely, accurate, equitable and fair assessments

to all property owners,” said Johnson. The residential photo update initiative is currently taking street front digital photos of more than 4,000 single family homes in Fort St. John. Assessment officials note the technology has already been successfully used in several communities and regions across British Columbia. BC Assessment will not retain any personal information related to: any images of people on the property, visible signage on a residence (excluding street address), including business signs, signs with the names of the people living at that property and any other type of signage that may relate to the identity of a person. This includes vehicle license plates. They will also not photograph the interior of a residence.

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Petronas to make LNG decision in B.C. by April, gas minister says Petronas will make a final investment decision on its Pacific NorthWest LNG project by April, B.C.’s natural gas minister says. The Malaysian state-owned energy company is currently repricing the project, including the costs of steel and pipes, Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman told Bloomberg last week. “They hope to have that done in three to six months. Once they’ve done that, they’ll go back to the partners and decide whether to make a final investment decision,” Coleman said. If true, any decision will put the future of a liquefied natural gas industry front and centre in the election campaign season leading up to the May 9 provincial election. It also puts cold water on earlier suggestions by local industry leaders in Fort St. John that a decision would come following the election. Petronas told Bloomberg it is still reviewing the project, which received federal environmental approval from Canada in September, and working to lower its capital costs. The facility, which would be built on Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, is currently estimated to cost $11.4 billion and would process gas from Northeast B.C. for export to Asia. “Before the project can proceed to a positive final invest-

Fossil-fuel-free future far off as world demand to increase: International Energy Agency NELSON BENNETT nbennett@biv.com

Despite a current shortterm glut, the long-term global demand for natural gas will increase 50 per cent over the next 25 years, at the expense of coal, as demand for energy grows by 30 per cent in developing economies, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). For B.C., which sits on an ocean of gas it wants to export, that’s some of the good news contained in IEA’s recently released 2016 World Energy Outlook. There’s even better news for the renewable energy sector and electric vehicle makers. By 2040, 37 per cent of the world’s power is expected to come from renewable energy (compared with 23 per cent today) and electric vehicles are expected to grow from 1.3 million today to 30 million in 2025, and 150 million by 2040. Despite IEA’s predictions for renewable energy and electric cars, a fossil-fuel-free world is still a very long way off. There are few alternatives to oil in the freight, aviation and petrochemicals sectors, the IEA states. Natural gas and oil will therefore continue to be the “bedrock” of the globe’s energy system. While the demand for oil from Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries is expected to fall by 12 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2040, demand will increase in developing countries, with India alone accounting for an estimated six million bpd in demand growth. The world now consumes 92 million bpd of oil, with consumption expected to grow to 103 million bpd by 2040. In other words, there is still a need for oil pipelines to get Alberta oil to world markets. —Business in Vancouver

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A10 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

LOCAL NEWS

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Addison Stone was Fort St. John’s Fire Chief for a Day! She was picked up in a fire engine on Nov. 21 from Bert Ambrose Elementary School with her sister Jillian for lunch and a tour of the FSJ Fire Hall. From left: Fire Chief Fred Burrows, Jillian Stone, Mayor Lori Ackerman, Addison Stone and B.C. Fire Commissioner Gordon Anderson.

Holiday SALES EVENT Don’t miss

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$8,000 off 2016 F-150’s

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Money to minors can become a major issue You’re preparing your will—that’s good—and you’re considering leaving part or all of your estate to a child or children who are minors—that may not be so good. Let’s look at why youneed to carefully consider whether or not to name your minor children as direct beneficiaries in your will. • If you leave money directly to a child who has not yet reached the age of majority, and depending on the jurisdiction, provincial authorities may have the right to manage that money until the child becomes an adult. A public trustee is appointed who will charge a fee to manage your estate and may not manage or disperse the funds as you would have wished. Then, when your child reaches the age of majority, he or she will receive your inheritance as a lump sum. Is a young person 18 or 19 years old capable of managing a (perhaps) huge sum of money? • It is usually more prudent to have your inheritance held in trust until your child is more mature—you choose a specific age in your will (21, 25, 30, it’s your choice) with the trust managed by a personal representative you name who can be given the power to dip into the capital of the trust for the benefit of your child, according to the directions in your will. • It is generally not a good idea to make a child a joint owner or direct beneficiary of your assets. If you do, even though you directed in your will that your child was not to receive a large sum earlier than you specified, he or she may still receive a large amount of money right

away. For example, if your child is a joint owner of an account or asset or a direct beneficiary of investments held within an RRSP or insurance policy, he or she may receive the funds immediately because the assets will not form a part of your estate (except in Québec, although not always). If the child is a minor, the public authorities may step in to manage the funds until the child reaches the age of majority. • You may have heard that there are tax advantages to naming a minor child as a beneficiary of investments held within an RRSP because the RRSP proceeds will not be immediately taxable at time of death, as they otherwise would. That’s true—but the tax deferral is not forever and, at time of death, a registered annuity must be purchased for the child, which (unless the child suffers from a disability) must be paid out prior to the child’s 18th birthday— putting a great deal of money in a young person’s hands. If your intended beneficiary is a minor, it usually preferable to leave the assets in the estate so the funds are subject to the terms of your will, create a testamentary trust, and name a trustee who will manage and invest the funds according to your wishes. Your professional legal and financial advisors can help you make sure where there’s a will, there’s (your) way. This column is written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. For more info, contact your Investors Group consultant.

PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 28, 2016 6:00 p.m. – City Hall Council Chambers Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2361, 2016

The subject land of the proposed bylaw is legally described as Lot 1, Section 1, Tp. 84, Range 19, W6M, Peace River District Plan EPP63371 as shown hatched on the map. The proponent (City of Fort St. John) is applying to amend the Zoning Bylaw to resolve the split zones for the newly amalgamated lot at 10648 – 100 Street. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2361, 2016 is to designate a portion of the subject land from C3 – General Commercial to INST – Institutional.

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At the hearing, the public will be allowed to make presentations to Council or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw.

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Copies of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be inspected at City Hall – 10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from November 21 to 28, 2016.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016 A11

LOCAL NEWS

Riparian restoration, pond clarifier could solve lake’s algae woes ALGAE from A1

But it wasn’t until earlier this year, in August, that the discovery of potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms prompted a public health advisory to residents and lake users. Even then, blue-green algae is not new to the lake, and blooms can produce neurotoxins and hepatoxins that attack the nervous and respiratory systems, as well as the liver. Those toxins, though not fully understood in how they behave and are released from the blooms, can’t be killed by boiling water as they are heat resistant, according to Dilavar Rana, an environmental health protection officer with Northern Health. “What we definitely recommend for controlling blue-green algae is a preventative maintenance plan to prevent nutrients from entering the water from the outside to the lake itself,” Rana said, noting nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous enter the lake from septic systems or agricultural runoff. “Blue-green algae takes that up and they multiply and grow at a rate that’s higher than what should be natural,” he said. Development around the lake, and upstream runoff from oil and gas operations have exacerbated the problem, the meeting heard. What hasn’t helped the lake is excessive land clearing, as well the formation of beaches, breakwaters, and other encroachments that have accompanied the lake’s shoreline development. This has destroyed critical riparian zones that act as a buffer to trap and suck up excess nutrients before they enter the lake, said Kirsten Heslop, a water quality technician with the Ministry of Environment. Heslop encouraged residents and lakeshore property owners to keep an open mind with stewardship practices, from replanting riparian “gardens” to using less harmful household products that end up in septic systems and into the lake. “We don’t want to tell you that you can’t do things on your property. We would just like to work with you to make sure that what you want and

An organic solution? Charles Robinson, a sales manager with WorldWare Enterprises, was invited to speak at the meeting to talk about a “super pond clarifier” product that can be introduced into the lake to eliminate excessive nutrients. The product, he said, is a form of bioaugmentation that uses microbes that already exist in the lake to remove excess organics and improve water quality. “You’re going to change some of the characteristics of your lake, but at such a microscopic level that won’t affect what you see or how your lake looks, how the wildlife perform in the lake,” Robinson said. “But you’re going to be removing some of the excess organics that are in your lake that are causing some of the problems that you’re experiencing.” “We are using nature to help nature,” he added. The bioagumentation would starve the blooms of nitrates and phosphates and reduce their numbers, he said. The lake would need successive treatments, and would cost between $500,000 to $700,000, the meeting was told. However, because the lake is Crown land, any decision to proceed with the treatment would likely require several levels of government authorization, according to Ministry of Environment staff. Deb Epps, water quality section head with the ministry, said the problems facing Charlie Lake are not unique. Various groups are working with the province to address similar issues at lakes across B.C., she said. The use of a particular product, such as the pond clarifier, would require detailed assessments of the the product and its impact on the health of the ecosystem, and fish and human populations before use. “There are a lot of questions out there that would have to be answered before there was any consideration of granting approval for this to happen,” Epps said. “What we’re talking about right now is a band-aid, not the solution,” she added. “The solution really is to find out where those nutrients are coming from. Do that nutrient balance in your lake, finding out if it’s the development, if it’s the other activities, and try to stop those from getting into your lake.”

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Top: Toxins produced by blue-green algae blooms can’t be killed by boiling water as they are heat resistant, according to Dilavar Rana, an environmental health protection officer with Northern Health. Bottom: Excessive clearing, as well the formation of beaches, breakwaters, and other encroachments that have accompanied the lake’s shoreline development has destroyed critical riparian zones that act as a buffer to trap and suck up excess nutrients before they enter the lake, said Kirsten Heslop, a water quality technician with the Ministry of Environment.

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Algae plays an important role in the food chain of the lake, Nick Baccante of the Charlie Lake Conservation Society said. “Charlie Lake… has been a very productive lake,” he said. “There’s a natural process in the lake where these things have a role.”

A12 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

LOCAL NEWS

PEACE REGION

COURT DOCKET A look at what went on in Peace Region provincial courts for the week ending Nov. 18. Fort St. John Law Courts: • Montgomery James Nelligan (born 1990) was handed a $100 victim surcharge for one count breach of an undertaking or recognizance. • Curtis Jeffrey Bagan (born 1991) was

ordered to pay $200 in restitution and ordered to pay a $100 victim surcharge for one count of mischief under $5,000. Bagan was also handed an additional $100 victim surcharge for one count of reporting an offence committed when it was not. • Shane John Michael Danahy (born 1965) was fined $500 and ordered to pay a $75 victim surcharge for one count of driving while prohibited/licence suspended. • Nicole Sarah Reimer (born 1989) was fined $1,500, handed a one-year driving ban, and ordered to pay a $450 victim surcharge for being in care or control

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT Request for Quotation

of a vehicle/vessel with over .08 blood/ alcohol. • Michael Ricky Andrew Stafford (born 1993) was fined $500 and ordered to pay a $100 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited/licence suspended. • Jamie Alison Dennis (born 1984) given a conditional discharge, handed a six-month probation order, and ordered to pay a $100 victim surcharge for one count breach of undertaking or recognizance. • Brenda Lee Lumsden (born 1969) was handed a one-year driving ban and ordered to pay a $50 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited. Lumsden was also fined $500 for one count of fear of injury/damage by another person. • Michael Stephen Maceachern (born 1979) was fined $500 for one count of fear of injury/damage by another person. • Cory Edward Nome (born 1993) was given a conditional discharge, handed a 12-month probation order, and ordered to pay a $200 victim surcharge for being in possession of property obtained by crime. Dawson Creek Law Courts:

2016 Post-Flooding Stream Rehabilitation Works Issue date: November 14, 2016

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.

• Clayton Jarrett Beaulieu (born 1989) was handed a three-month jail sentence, related sentences and a victim surcharge of $200 on a charge of possessing a loaded or unloaded firearm that is prohibited stemming from a May 7 2015 incident. He was also given a three-year jail sentence, related sentence, a victim surcharge of $200, firearms prohibitions, and a DNA

order on a charge of break and enter to commit an indictable offence. • Curtis Eli Chowace (born 1978) was given a zero-day jail sentence and a $100 victim surcharge on a charge of breach of probation; a zero-day jail sentence and $100 victim surcharge on another charge of breach of probation; a zero-day jail sentence and a $100 victim surcharge on another charge of breach of probation; and a seven-day jail sentence and $100 victim surcharge on a charge of breach of probation. • Laurie Ann Strong (born 1983) was handed a six-month conditional sentence, conditions and a $100 fine on a charge of breach of probation; a sixmonth conditional sentence, conditions and a fine of $100 on a charge of breach of probation. She was also given a six-month conditional sentence and a $100 fine on a charge of theft $5,000 or under; and a sixmonth conditional sentence and $357.50 restitution fee and a $100 fine on a charge of theft $5,000 or under. On charges theft under $5,000 or breach of undertaking or recognizance, Strong was given a conditional sentence of 6 months and a $100 fine. She was also given a one-year probation order and suspended sentence and a $200 fine on a charge of theft under $5,000 and breach of undertaking or recognizance; and restitution of $1,092, a $200 fine and year-long conditions and a suspended sentence on a charge of theft over $5,000. —Matt Preprost, Jonny Wakefield

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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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Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of experience, references, safety record, quality of submission, rates and other factors as determined by the Regional District.

The Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotations and to wave irregularities at its own discretion. The lowest quotation submission will not necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful proponent. For further information please contact Emily Cheung, P.Eng., DWB Consulting Services Ltd. echeung@dwbconsulting.ca or Rob Bourcier rbourcier@dwbconsulting.ca at 250 562-5541. Peace River Regional District Official Page | Facebook

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Eric Clark and Sarah Carmichael with Moose FM and Jessica Kalman of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation were freezing outside for a good cause! The Rhyason Contracting Light A Moose event brought in, as of Nov. 18, $31,384 for the Hospital Foundation’s Be An Angel Campaign.

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR COMMERCIAL, RETAIL OR INDUSTRIAL Real Estate, CALL RON RODGERS FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NORTH EAST BC AREA Information is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale, or buyers already under contract. All measurements and information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed and should be verified.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016 A13

LOCAL NEWS

Traffic crackdown nets impaired, distracted drivers JONNY WAKEFIELD reporter@dcdn.ca

Branden Chase Miskenack

‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted

An RCMP crackdown on unsafe driving last week landed dozens of charges, including eight immediate roadside prohibitions. Between Nov. 17-19, Prince George officers with the Integrated Road Safety Unit joined Dawson Creek and Fort St. John RCMP on a traffic enforcement ramp-up.

The officers teamed up with Alexa’s bus, a mobile road safety unit founded in memory of Alexa Middelaer, a four-year-old girl killed by a drunk driver in 2008. According to a release, the crackdown targeted impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers in the Peace Region. Police issued: eight 90Day immediate roadside prohibitions, seven three-

day immediate roadside prohibitions, two 24-hour prohibitions, one criminal code-prohibited drivers, 23 speeding violations, four distracted driving charges, eight seatbelt violations, four Liquor Act violations, and 39 notices and orders to repair motor vehicle defects. Officers also removed 18 vehicles from the road until the owners fix identified issues.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Fort St. John RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for Branden Chase Miskenack. Miskenack is wanted for break and enter, use of a firearm while committing an offence, and breach of undertaking. He is described as a First Nations male, 24 years old, 5’10” tall and weighing approximately 200 lbs. Miskenack is considered to be armed and dangerous. If you see him, do not approach and call 911 immediately.

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Robbery suspect

FSJ liquor store robbed Fort St. John RCMP are looking for a man who robbed the 110th Street Liquor Store in Fort St. John earlier this month. Police say officers were called to the store Saturday, Nov. 5, around 9:50 p.m., after a lone man cloaked in a black balaclava and white-hooded jacket pulled out what appeared to be a black handgun and demanded cash. The man got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, and fled the scene on foot, heading west through a back alley, according to police. The man was wearing a white jacket with a hood and grey sweatpants. Police are looking to speak with anyone who may have been in the store at the time it was robbed. Anyone with information is asked to call the detachment at 250-787-8100 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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A14 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

LOCAL NEWS

PEACE TALKS

Ratepayer group challenges Site C fisheries permit TOM SUMMER Alaska Highway News

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Local writers celebrated the launch of Peace Talks: An Anthology of Peace Region Stories at the Fort St. John Public Library on Nov. 18. Featuring the blood, sweat, tears—and characters— of 18 local writers, the book includes stories from the heartfelt to the heartbreaking, and everything in between. The writers will host a formal launch and book signing at Coles in the Totem Mall from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26. R0011326551

CITY BEAT

Updates from November 14, 2016 Council Meetings PROCLAMATIONS

November 2016 was proclaimed as “Adoption Awareness Month” in the City of Fort St. John.

PRESENTATION OF 2015 U17 HOCKEY CHALLENGE LEGACY FUND CHEQUES

As part of the Legacy Fund from the 2015 U17 Hockey Challenge, Council presented cheques to the following organizations in recognition of their tremendous support, dedication and hard work before, during and after the 2015 World U17 Hockey Challenge: • • • • • •

Fort St. John Minor Hockey North Peace Eagles Female Hockey Club Fort St. John Junior ‘B’ Hockey Club Fort St. John Senior Flyers Hockey Club KidSport North Peace Gymnastics Association

$13,142.75 $13,142.75 $13,142.75 $13,142.75 $2,500.00 $2,500.00

NORTHERN HEALTH MRI UPDATE

At the Committee of the Whole meeting, Council received a presentation from representatives of Northern Health regarding the acquisition and implementation of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit in Fort St. John. An MRI unit will meet Northern Health’s strategic direction of decreasing distance and time for accessing health services. The MRI unit supports other specialty areas such as surgery and oncology. Estimated implementation time is spring of 2017.

DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY VIA PUBLIC AUCTION

Council authorized staff to dispose of equipment surplus to the City’s needs at the next public auction conducted by Short Busche Auction in 2017. These items include, but are not limited to, Fire Department 1996 Chev 1-ton Bush Truck; two 2002 FMC S15 pickups; three zero turn mowers; one asphalt hot box (not serviceable); one Clime asphalt crack sealer (not serviceable); various small mowers and mower parts; and various excavator buckets and accessories.

2016 BOUNDARY EXTENSION

As required by the Province of BC, the City of Fort St. John held an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to provide City electors with the opportunity to oppose the proposed boundary extension unless a referendum was held. The AAP resulted in only two elector response forms being received, much less than the 10% (1,416) needed to require the City to hold a referendum. As the last step in the process, Council passed a resolution approving the list of parcels to be included within the City of Fort St. John. This resolution has now been submitted to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development so that the Provincial Cabinet can consider the boundary extension application prior to the end of 2016.

BYLAWS

• A Public Hearing was held for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2360, 2016. This amendment will resolve a split zone of the property located at 9820 – 108th Street which is currently the Home Hardware retail store. The applicant is seeking to amend the zone of a 0.86 ha portion of the property from C3 (General Commercial) to C4 (Service Commercial. The remainder of the property is already C4. This will better accommodate the applicant’s future proposal to expand the indoor storage building for a drive-thru. Following the Public Hearing, Council read the bylaw for the third time and adopted it by title only. • Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2361, 2016 was introduced and read for the first and second times by title only. This bylaw is a City initiative to resolve the split zones of the newly amalgamated lot located at 10648 100 Street. The two lots that were amalgamated are owned by the City of Fort St. John and the RCMP detachment is located on the site. The bylaw will amend the zone of a 0.43 ha portion of the property from C3 (General Commercial) to INST (Institutional). The remainder of the property is already Institutional and will remain that. Resolving the split zone will facilitate future development of institutional land uses on the property although there is no development proposed at the present time. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday November 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to allow the public an opportunity to provide input on the bylaw. • Water Regulation Bylaw No. 2362, 2016 and Sewer Use Regulation and Charges Bylaw No. 2363, 2016 were introduced and read for the first three times by title only.

2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DATES • • • • • • • •

Monday, January 9 Monday, January 23 Tuesday, February 14 Monday, February 27 Monday, March 13 Monday, March 27 Monday, April 10 Monday, April 24

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Monday, May 8 Tuesday, May 23 Monday, June 12 Monday, June 26 Monday, July 10 Monday, July 24 Monday, August 14 Monday, August 28

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Monday, September 11 Tuesday, October 10 Monday, October 23 Tuesday, November 14 Monday November 27 Monday December 11

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS

A Committee of the Whole meeting is tentatively scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Monday November 28, 2016. The Regular Council meeting will follow at 3:00 p.m. A Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2361, 2016 will be held at 6:00 p.m. All meetings will be held in the in the City Hall Council Chambers and the public is welcome to attend.

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A new public interest group has filed a legal challenge against the Site C dam. The BC Hydro Ratepayers Association (RPA) is challenging the decision by the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans to issue a permit it says authorizes the destruction of fish and fish habitats for the construction and operation of the dam. The association contends that the minister ignored requirements for proper assessment of the social, economic, and environmental costs attached to the project. Specifically, the responsibility to serve public interest by avoiding harm to fish, fish habitat, fisheries, as well as violation of the rights of Treaty 8 First Nations. “Court action was made necessary because building and operating the proposed dam does not serve the public interest,” said Dr. Eoin Finn, the current director of the RPA. He noted that arctic grayling, mountain whitefish, and bull trout,

all historical food staples for local indigenous communities, are just a few of the fish species that will be affected by the dam. The Fisheries Act requires the minister to consider a large number of relevant factors before authorization of damage, including alternatives that avoid harm, and public interest. The Joint Review Panel for Site C concluded “justification must rest on an unambiguous need for the power, and analyses showing its financial costs being sufficiently attractive as to make tolerable the bearing of substantial environmental, social, and other costs.” The RPA feels that due diligence has not been done by the Minister and that all areas of B.C. industry may be damaged by large rate increases. The issuance of the Fisheries Act permit allows the dam’s construction to ignore the findings of the Joint Review Panel, along with other critical information available since May 2014, the association says. As such, it says the decision violates environmental and indigenous rights protected by Canadian law.

MCINTYRE from A1

McIntyre was shot around 7:16 p.m., according to the IIO’s timeline, and was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital around 7:32 p.m., according to the report. The officer’s bullet tore McIntyre’s right femoral artery and vein, “causing death through massive blood loss,” according to Phipps’ report. The IIO’s investigation focused on whether the officer was legally justified in shooting McIntyre. Officers were not equipped with Tasers, Phipps notes. “There is no evidence that either officer did anything to provoke or justify these actions, but they were confronted with threatening and potentially deadly assaultive acts involving a non-trivial weapon. The threat was undeniably real and imminent,” he writes. “The officers’ response was, on the evidence, measured and appropriate.” The report provides an hour-long timeline of the incident, from the time officers were dispatched to the Fixx Urban Grill in Dawson Creek at 6:34 p.m. to 7:37 p.m. when officers requested the IIO be notified of the shooting. Investigators gathered statements from 17 civilian witnesses to the shooting, along with three witness officers and two paramedics. It also analyzed police records, and video surveillance, although “there is no CCTV video of the incident itself, nor of what led up to it.” The officer who shot McIntyre declined to be interviewed by IIO investigators and did not provide any written notes or report to the agency. “As of the time this decision is being issued, it does not appear that the subject officer has completed any reports or notes of his recollection of the incident,” Phipps writes. “The IIO has, and continues to

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engage with the RCMP on the necessity of officers completing timely reports.” The officer was placed on administrative duties shortly after the shooting but had returned to active duty in December 2015. The report does not identify the RCMP member by name. The IIO at first described the investigation as one of the most complex the agency has dealt with in its four-year history. Investigators initially believed McIntyre was the same person who disturbed the Site C open house, but later learned Terry Hadland, a Peace Valley farmer, was responsible for the disruption. The IIO’s Marten Youssef said the case attracted more attention than most. “This is obviously a really unique case in that it attracted a lot of media attention across the country,” he said. “We’ve obviously faced a higher degree of pressure and scrutiny on this particular case.” The IIO also investigated whether the Anonymous-linked Twitter account @jaymack9 belonged to McIntyre, but reached no firm conclusions about whether the two were linked. Anonymous members claimed responsibility for a number of cyber attacks following the shooting, including on the City of Dawson Creek’s website. In interviews one year after the shooting, family described McIntyre as a quiet man who built elaborate model train layouts, started a recycling program at work and lived in the same apartment building as his mother. McIntyre was also described as an environmentalist, whose environmental streak extended to Site C, which McIntyre talked about regularly with his mother.

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Buckle down on the books or don’t strap on the gloves. That’s the latest message from Fivestar Mixed Martial Arts, a training facility in Fort St. John that has decided a C+ average (68-72 per cent) must be maintained in order to keep training for kids under the age of 18 in its competitive kickboxing/boxing program, Head coach Justin Donally said the idea was sparked by several conversations with parents, as well as a few kids he knows are struggling in school simply because they aren’t trying. “You get the odd kid that struggles in school or just don’t try because they don’t need to or they have nothing to hold them accountable,” Donally said. “As we strive to be better in sport, lets make it in and out of the gym for their schoolwork and make them accountable for everything.” As a young kid, Donally remembers struggling in school and views the new policy at Fivestar as a way to challenge youths to strive for something bigger than just athletic achievement. “I don’t think a 70 per cent grade average in school is that

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There are between 80 to 90 kids in Fivestar Mixed Martial Arts kickboxing program ranging in age from four to 18. If they want to stay in the program, though, they’ll need to be as sharp in the classroom as they are in the ring. The facility has rolled a new policy requiring its students to maintain a C+ average in school to continue training. “They’re going to perform in the school as well as the gym,” Justin Donally says.

hard to maintain. I almost did it when I was that age,” Donally chuckled. “I didn’t have the same kind of opportunities these kids have. We put it out there and I’m going to get progress reports from the teachers… we’re going to take this next step in performance training and developing performance athletes, and they’re going to perform in the school

as well as the gym.” So far, after posting the policy on the club’s Facebook page, he added that he’s had a huge positive response from parents. “They love it,” Donally said of the reply to the new policy. “I have nothing but compliments and thank yous all the way around. The parents like how strict I am with

my programs for the kids… it’s something I find is missing in school, everybody gets floated through... in here they get rewarded for hard work and they get punished for not working hard or stepping out of line.” Donally also said that after meeting with a few upper echelon boxing coaches, the idea to make sure his competitive

fighters maintain a certain level of academic requirements came about. Donally also noted there’s about 80-90 kids from ages four to 18 in the kickboxing program, about 25 looking to make the jump to BC provincials in October of 2017. He expects to implement the new program in the New Year.

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The Fort St. John Huskies fought hard but came up short against the Fairview Flyers, losing 4-1 on Nov. 18. The Huskies’ lone goal was scored by Brandon Howard, with an assist by Jarod Lang in the third period. The pups had a comeback on Nov. 19 with a 5-3 win over the Sexsmith Vipers. The Huskies next home game takes place against the North Peace Navigators on Saturday, Nov. 26.

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LOCAL SPORTS

Oilmen hurry hard at Bonspiel

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Petron won the B Final over Troyer. Pictured: Watson Engelbert, Garnet Callison, Justin McKinnon, Thomas Hammond, and Thomas Jr.

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Rogers Trucking won the A Final over DRS Energy. Pictured: Dave Turnbull, Curtis Rogers, Rob Fraser, Scott Albrecht.

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Balon Valves won the C Final over PCR. Pictured: Dan Gunther (missing: Colby Coates, Ty Coates, Jeremy Clothier)

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Apex won the E Final over Aero. Pictured: Trevor Czerwinski, Dan Bonin, Dave Kellestine (missing: Shane Marshall).

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

606 pts. / 2 top tens

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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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016 B3

LOCAL SPORTS

Watson and Culling appears in first Canadian Finals Rodeo BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca

For two local rodeo up and comers, the Canadian Rodeo Finals has always been a bucket list item. From Nov. 9-13 in Edmonton, Fort St. John’s own Stephen Culling, a steer wrestler who’s always been close but never quite gotten a spot at the big dance, competed against the best rodeo stars in Canada. Culling may not have had his best performance over the five-day event, with his best time coming on Wednesday at 5.8 seconds. He told the Alaska Highway News this summer in Dawson Creek after he had all but secured his spot in the finals

rodeo, that he would be pretty nervous come show time. “This will be my first year going so it’s a big year. I’m sure my heart will be beating pretty good my first one there but it’s still no different than every other one you go to. Just same thing,” he said. Culling earned $18,142 on the rodeo circuit this season. Hudson’s Hope native Jake Watson had a little more success than Culling, finishing second on day four of the finals rodeo with a score of 83, just .25 points behind day winner Clay Elliot. That was the only ride of all six performances that Watson managed to post a score over 80. Watson earned $30,264 this season and $15,168 of that at the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

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2016 Final Standings Chase for the Cup

Xfinity Series Top Ten Driver 1) Daniel Suarez 2) Elliott Sadler 3) Justin Allgaier 4) Erik Jones 5) Ty Dillon 6) Ryan Reed 7) Blake Koch 8) Brennan Poole 9) Ryan Sieg 10) Brandon Jones

1) Jimmie Johnson Points: 5040

2) Joey Logano Points: 5037

3) Kyle Busch Points: 5035

4) Carl Edwards Points: 5007

Racing News

Daniel Suarez won the Xfinity Series Championship Daniel Suarez won the Xfinity Series season finale and title at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, becoming the first foreign champion in a NASCAR national series. “It’s very hard to put into words,” Suarez said. “I’m speechless right now. I’m just very proud of everyone and thankful to have the family that I have, my mom, my dad.” Last year’s top rookie in the second-tier series, Suarez began racing karts in Mexico and moved to North Carolina as a teenager to pursue a career at NASCAR’s national level. He had to teach himself English by watching cartoons on American television and moved through NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program to land a job with JGR.

Tony Stewart finished 22nd in his final NASCAR race Tony Stewart ended his 18-year NASCAR career on Sunday. Climbing from his No. 14 Chevrolet, the threetime series champion reflected on a day gone perfectly, one that couldn’t even be soured by an uncompetitive 22ndplace finish. “It’s still hard to digest it all right now,” Stewart said. “The whole day was awesome. You couldn’t ask for a better day.” Stewart’s most cherished memory, he said, came before the race when dozens of crewmen lined pit road to shake his hand through his window.

Racing Trivia

How many full seasons has Jimmie Johnson finished with less than 20 top tens? a) 1 b) 3

c) 5 d) 7

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Answer : a) 1. The 2016 season was Jimmie Johnson’s first full season with less than 20 top tens.

Jimmie Johnson won the FORD EcoBoost 400 Sprint Cup Series Championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway for his 5th win of the season, 1st ever win at Homestead and 80th career win in NASCAR Overtime as the race was extended one lap for a late accident. With the victory, Johnson also won his record tying 7th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship, tying NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt with 7. “I’m just beyond words,” he said moments after stepping out of his now iconic No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, the ride he won five consecutive titles in from 2006-10 and again in 2013. “I didn’t think the race was unfolding for us like we needed to do to be the champs, but we just kept our heads in the game. Luck came our way and we were able to win the race and win the championship.” Johnson had to start at the rear of the field before the drop of the green flag for unapproved body modifications after going through pre-race tech inspection. The only time Johnson led on Sunday was when it counted as he flew out of a final restart following the last of two late crashes. He grabbed the lead from a dominant Kyle Larson and held off fellow challengers Kyle Busch and Joey Logano to start a wild celebration in his pit box and around the speedway.

Points 4040 4038 4035 4032 2214 2205 2200 2192 2171 2168

Last Weekend’s Race: Jimmie Johnson won the Ford EcoBoost 400 Ford EcoBoost 400 Top 10 Driver Points Jimmie Johnson 40 Kyle Larson 41 Kevin Harvick 39 Joey Logano 37 Jamie McMurray 36 Kyle Busch 35 Matt Kenseth 34 AJ Allmendinger 33 Denny Hamlin 32 Michael McDowell 31

The people who had crowded into Jimmie Johnson’s pit box erupted in cheers and tears, doling out high-fives and bear hugs, as the driver clinched his record-tying seventh Sprint Cup championship! Johnson could only muster a single sentence, “I don’t even know what to say.” Fortunately, plenty of other drivers were more than willing to do the talking for him. Four-time champion Jeff Gordon, who stood on Johnson’s pit box for the race’s final laps, was among those grinning, shaking hands and also shaking his head. Johnson had led only the last three laps of the race, after starting last in the 40-car field. After Johnson’s victory, Dale Earnhardt Jr. said, “It is incredible what Jimmie’s been able to do in this sport in such a short period of time.”

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Top 10s 16 22

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LOCAL SPORTS

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The Fort St. John Sr. Flyers thoroughly trounced the Valleyview Jets on Nov. 19, taking the win 14-4. Goals were scored by Cole Calliou, Adam Horst, Josh Bruha, Jeff Shipton, Cody Hildebrand, Dan Pappin, Daylen Pearson, Rick Cleaver and Brennan Giroux.

The Blizzard Bike Club marked their 34th Annual Awards Night on Nov. 19. It was a snow-to-snow season with the club starting races in the snowy March weather and winding down in a snowy October. Spring and summer weather was excellent though, with some races having between 20 and 24 riders participating. Beatton Park mountain bike trail progress has been excellent and the club looks to expand back into the weekly race events in 2017. Thirty trophies were handed out to the various age classes based on points accrued over the 2016 racing season. Peewee age: Brett McCracken and

SCOREBOARD NWJHL Standings as of Nov. 22 GP W 1 Navigators 16 12 2 Jr. Canucks 17 11 3 Flyers 15 9 4 Huskies 16 8 5 JDA Kings 15 8 6 Vipers 16 7 7 Blades 17 1

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Madison McCracken Mini-me age: Josh Telizyn and Renee Kalkman Cadet age: Tate Haugan and Emily Shaw Junior age: Dawit Feyissa and Jessica Telizyn Senior Age: Chris Lafratta and Rebeccah Bomba Masters A: Irvin Tang and Kristine Bock Masters B: Kevin Shaw Masters C: Darren Guliov Masters D: Pat Ferris Masters E: Richard Wood Combines Cup: Kristine Bock and Dawit Feyissa Most Improved as well as Halfwheel: Josh Telizyn

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Mr. Pat Finnigan, Member of Parliament for Miramichi— Grand Lake (New Brunswick), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, took the opportunity to announce the Government of Canada’s funding of $375,000 towards the project “4-H Canada, Empowering Youth and Connecting Communities.” In 2017, 4-H Canada will support local activities and celebrations that will engage 4-H youth in communities across Canada, through the 4-H Connecting Canadians Fund, open to 4-H Clubs, Regions, Districts and Provincial Organizations. These celebrations will celebrate the agricultural heritage of Canada, bringing together communities from coast to coast. To complement the celebrations, 4-H Canada will also be rolling out a national awareness campaign to highlight the important role 4-H has played in Canadian culture.

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Ottawa, ON – November 18, 2016 – At an event held today at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum in Ottawa, 4-H Canada was proud to officially kick-off their participation in Canada 150 as one of the organizations leading a pan-Canadian signature project.

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4-H Canada Celebrating our History and Growing our Future: Engaging Youth and Connecting Communities in Canada 150 Donna Bridge, President of 4-H Canada’s Board of Directors, was also on hand to announce two corporate partnerships for Canada 150. TransCanada and McDonald’s Canada have both come on board as partners for this pan-Canadian signature project. The generous support of these partners is indicative of the values they each share with 4-H Canada on empowering youth and strengthening Canadian communities. The total investment of $625,000 by the Government of Canada and generous corporate partners will allow 4-H Canada to reach and connect more communities across Canada and engage youth in areas they are passionate about as we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday and look to a bright future. The 150th anniversary of Confederation is an incredible opportunity for Canadians to come together, celebrate, share experiences and build stronger communities. It is also on opportunity for Canadians to invest in our shared future, by partaking in activities and opportunities that promote inclusion, dialogue and inspiration, and empower Canada’s youth. from www.4-h-canada.ca

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Gord Bamford played the North Peace Cultural Centre on Nov. 19.

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Gord Bamford has had a busy year. He did the Certified Country Tour with Joe Nichols earlier this year, then he did a big tour of Australia, and now he’s doing a small town tour across Canada. So perhaps it’s understandable that certain things slip his mind? Bamford informed the audience at the North Peace Cultural Centre that he kinda forgot his 14th anniversary two days prior until his wife called and told him. OK, may not that understandable. The sold out show on Saturday night was filled with Bamford’s hits, some old favourites and a nice little medley that showed off the talent of his band. Opening the show for Bamford was Jesse Mast, an up and coming country star from Salmon Arm. His energy and talent were palpable as he played some of his own sings, including the single Bad Blood as well as covers of Crazy Little Thing Called Love and Run To You. As the show was at the NPCC, there was a distinct lack of alcohol, which Bamford noted several times throughout the night. But don’t worry, there was always after the show, he said.

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Jesse Mast opens for Gord Bamford at the North Peace Cultural Centre on Nov. 19.

Bamford shared several stories before a few of his songs, including how he tried writing a song for his daughter only for her to say she didn’t like it before launching into My Daughter’s Father, or how no one in Australia, or even the US for that matter, knows what a Caesar is before playing Breakfast Beer. Bamford’s music has a more classic country feel, it’s definitely not the “brocountry” that’s become more popular in recent years. Whether he’s singing about his Drinkin’ Buddy or being Hank Williams Lonesome, it feels like genuine country music. That changes a little after launching into The Devil Went

Down To Georgia, but not finishing it as Bamford introduces the band and walks off stage to let them perform a medley of Another Brick In The Wall, Layla and Eye Of The Tiger before coming back to finish up Devil. As Bamford said during an interview with Alaska Highway News a week ago, he likes his classic rock. Bamford wrapped up the show with a tribute to country legend Merle Haggard, who passed away earlier this year and was an inspiration to many of the country artists performing today. Bamford promised to return to Fort St. John soon, and the crowd definitely plans to hold him to that.

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Fort St. John Watt Irish Dancers had a good showing at the Western Canadians.

Stellar performance from Irish Dancers at Western Canadians The Watt School of Irish Dance has just returned home from one of the most important events of the season. Over Remembrance Day weekend, Calgary hosted the 2016 Western Canadian Championships. Top dancers from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered to compete for coveted positions in the 2017 North American Championships (New Orleans, July) and 2017 World Championships (Dublin, April). Twenty local dancers took part in the prestigious event, as well as fourteen members of the Watt School Vancouver branch. Of the 20 Fort St. John dancers, 15 made it to the finals, securing qualifying positions in next year’s major championships. Reese Gibbons, U8 - Western Canadian Champion Naia Gibbons, U10 - Western Canadian Champion

HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) A discussion with a partner or close friend will be super intense today. However, the bottom line is that you want to make things better for everyone. This you all can agree on. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) At work today, you’ll have intense relations with foreign countries or people from other cultures. You are enthusiastic about introducing reform and ways to expand. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) This is a great day to make ambitious vacation plans. In fact, all your ideas to socialize and explore the arts and enjoy yourself are exciting! CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) You have great real-estate opportunities and chances to improve your home in the coming year. Today is a good day to start thinking about what you want to do. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Your enthusiasm for something is the energy that will carry you through. That’s because everything basically starts in your mind, doesn’t it? VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) This is an excellent day to think of how to boost your income now and in the future. Trust your moneymaking ideas. You can do this. LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22)

Celebrating Métis culture There was dancing, music and a history lesson for Grade 6 students attending the Métis celebration presentation Nov. 18. Presented by the School District 60 Aboriginal Education Centre, the Métis Celebration in honour of Louis Riel was an opportunity to share their unique culture. The presentation included a skit that looked at the history of the Métis people as people of both French and Aboriginal descent, as well as the Red River Rebellion, led by Métis political leader Louis Riel. Music was provided by fiddler Eric Ashdown, as well as Don Harris and Annette Carter of the Let ‘R Rip Band, and Bev Lambert demonstrated Métis jigging for the students, and then brought them on stage to try it themselves. — Aleisha Hendry

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For Thursday November 24, 2016

Because lucky Jupiter is in your sign this year for the first time since 2004, you are on a roll! Make the most of this opportunity to explore your good fortune. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Powerful things are taking place in your life now, which affects your view of the world. This is why you want to explore your inner world more deeply. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) You might join a group or be involved with people who will change your way of looking at things. They will expand your world and affect your future goals. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) This year you have a chance to really boost your reputation in the eyes of others. Today, you begin to see ways to do this. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Big travel plans or an introduction to a belief system might change your life this year. You are getting an inkling of what is going to happen by what you are planning today. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) The support you receive from others is undergoing a major overhaul. The bottom line is simply this: It has to benefit you. Make sure this happens.

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A History of Abuse Dear Annie: As a child, I endured horrible physical and verbal abuse by my parents. As an adult, I found myself in an abusive relationship with a man. He lied to me about having a vasectomy and intentionally got me pregnant to keep me in his life “forever.” I was pregnant and destitute with nowhere to turn, so I made the biggest mistake of my life. I contacted my parents. They fed me and made sure I had everything I needed for my son. Over the years, I allowed my son to have a very limited relationship with them, and I monitored it closely. I thought I was protecting my son by not telling him all of the horrible things my parents and his father did to me. Now my son is 18 and has a very negative opinion of me. He moved in with my parents. It turns out that both my parents and his father have done nothing but bad-mouth me in every way to my son for years. They must make stuff up about me, because I have never given them any reason to say bad about me. I am a good, kind person. I have spent my life helping others. I have also been in counseling since I became pregnant, making sure I don’t continue the cycle of abuse.

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My parents and my son’s father have destroyed the relationship between my son and me. Because they spoil him rotten, he believes everything they say. He treats me not based on how I’ve treated him but based only on how my parents and his father talk about me. I am devastated to have lost my son to them. I have tried telling him the truth about them, but now it is too late. I have tried counseling with my son, as well. The therapist did not realize the scope of the abuse, so counseling failed. Now my son won’t go to counseling anymore. I feel that I am still being abused, and I am completely hopeless. Is there any way at all to get my son back? -- Hopeless in NY Dear Hopeless: I’m sorry for your separation from your son. Because he is 18, there is no legal course you can take here. Time is the only thing that can give your son back to you. Focus on your own well-being, physically and mentally. Be the healthiest you that you can be.

As he matures more, he should be able to see for himself that Grandma and Grandpa aren’t telling the whole story. Dear Annie: I grew up in the 1950s and was taught by parents, schoolteachers and preachers that a man isn’t supposed to wear any kind of head covering indoors. This was further enforced by drill sergeants when I joined the Army. Now it seems that just about anywhere you go, including restaurants, there are some men sitting and wearing hats or caps, even while eating. Have the rules of common courtesy changed that much? I think it looks disgusting. -- Appalled Dear Appalled: Unfortunately, it’s a custom that seems to have fallen by the wayside, as fashion and what’s considered acceptable have changed a great deal in general. I doubt that the people who wear hats indoors know it is rude to do so; perhaps they were never taught. But I agree with you. It would be nice if we could lift up those baseball hats and show them some manners. 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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“This community... they’re all so giving. Somebody needs something, they’re there.” - Chuck Miller

Pyjama Drive aims to make holidays a little cozier for kids ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

It’s that time of year when a pair of cozy pyjamas can make things a little better for a kid. The Christmas Pyjama Drive is back for another year to help. Jennifer McCracken is the local organizer of the Christmas Pyjama Drive, and is ready to collect as many pairs as people can drop off. “We just ask that the public bring in new pyjamas for kids 0-16 years old,” she said, asking that people donate a variety of sizes, as kids come in all different shapes and sizes and they don’t want to leave anyone out. The drive aims to fill specific orders in holiday hamper programs first, such as the ones through Big Brothers Big Sisters and the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. “After that, any surplus we have will get donated to Salvation Army and Women’s Resource Centre for use

throughout the year,” said McCracken. Last year, the drive collected about 400 pairs of pyjamas, which was down from the previous year’s collection of nearly 800. McCracken would love to get closer to 700 pairs this year. “We’ve had that decline and jobs were hard to get, so people can’t be as generous,” she said. “It’s unfortunate when the need is highest, you tend to get the lowest amount of donations.” School Christmas Pyjama Drive drop boxes are at Robert Ogilvie Elementary, Duncan Cran Elementary, Charlie Lake Elementary and Dr. Kearney Middle School. Local businesses with drop boxes are Unforgettable Memories, Baked, Whole Wheat and Honey Café, Fort Bowling Lanes, Browns Socialhouse, London Bull, The Hub Market and the Kids Arena Field House. For more information, call 250-793-3627.

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Jennifer McCracken is looking for donations for the Christmas Pyjama Drive. There are drop boxes in several businesses and schools around town, and McCracken is looking to see about 700 pairs this season for kids in need.

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When Chuck Miller was roused from his sleep in the early morning hours of Nov. 14, he heard a familiar sound: the rumbling engine of his 2000 Ford F350. Miller leapt from the couch and peered out his window to see his truck driving away. “I was shocked, panicked, and shaking,” Miller, who lives in Taylor, recalled. “I didn’t see the direction the thief went.” Not only did the thief make off with Miller’s only mode of transportation, they made off with the pair of leather biking boots he’s used as part of his Santa costume for the last four years. They were sitting in the back of his truck, ready to be slipped on the next day when he had plans to make his first appearance as Santa this holiday season for a special gathering in Taylor. Miller has been volunteering his time playing St. Nick for the Kin Club and the Phoenix Volunteer Club over the years, even growing out his beard for a full year as part of the role. Last week, the Phoenix Volunteer Club put out a call on social media, and quickly raised more than $700 in an effort to replace Miller’s boots. By the time they walked into Leather Plus in the Totem Mall, a generous donor had already dropped in and paid

for the new boots. “He does so many nice things, it was about time to show him some kindness as well,” said Erica O’Day, who organized the fundraiser. “We found (the person who bought the boots) and thanked them,” she added. The boots were gift wrapped and delivered to Miller on Nov. 15, just in time for his first appearance as Santa. “I was speechless,” Miller said. “This community… they’re all so giving. Somebody needs something, they’re there. I’m usually the one giving, and to have it paid back for surprising, humbling. It was a lot of different emotions.” While the funds raised were to purchase a new pair of boots, O’Day said it will also help cover transportation costs for Miller while he’s without his vehicle. Miller said he only had a few payments left on the truck, which he was purchasing from a friend. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call the RCMP at 250-787-8100.

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) 827-3231 ********** 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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500 g mustard 1 L water 100 g vinegar 100 g sugar 100 g water 20 g salt Fine ground black pepper to taste Mustard seed is very easy to prepare. Simply wash your whole seeds in one litre of water. Place in a container, refrigerate, and let set for 12 hours then strain. Soak and refrigerate seeds in equal parts sugar, vinegar, and water for 24 to 48 hours. Blend into desired (chunky, grainy, or smooth) texture with a blender. Add salt, pepper, honey, garlic, paprika, or turmeric to mix in your favourite flavours. Brown seeds, like those in Dijon mustard, are made with white wine. Lighter seeds are often mixed with turmeric, like the fancy yellow Heinz style. Judah Koile is a Fort St. John chef and co-owns The BEAM with his wife, Jiwon Kim.

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ustard seed grows wild almost anywhere on earth. During the fall, their seeds are harvested to make one of the most delicious condiments: mustard. In the Peace River valley, European farmers started to grow canola because of how well the brassica family thrives here. The brassica family includes canola, broccoli, cabbage, kale, turnip, and also mustard. The plant can be spotted by its small yellow flowers and the rosette design it grows in. Mustard is a local speciality waiting to happen. Brassica plants are known for their powerful and fast growth cycles from a very small seed. This fast germinating seed can grow up to six feet tall and is perfect for the short Peace River growing season. In the spring, both the mustard leaves and greens are edible, although they can sometimes be hairy, spiky and unpleasant to eat raw, meaning mustard greens must be cooked. They are, however, a nutrient-rich spring green for grazing herd animals. The English word “mustard” is derived from the Latin “must,” which means unfermented grape juice leftovers from winemaking. Mustard is also canonized in the Bible as a symbol of powerfully growing faith. For Hebrew priests, mustard was one of few things they were able to combine with meat on a holy day. Though most commonly known as a condiment, mustard was first used medicinally in India. These tiny seeds have amazing nutritional qualities including vitamins A, C, D, and K, plus folate, potassium, calcium, fibre, phosphorous, and even iron. With vitamins and minerals like these, it’s perfect for creating cured and preserved

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DEC 3- COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE-Music by Night Sounds 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

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 KNIT NIGHT: Thursdays at Faking Sanity Cafe in Dawson Creek6:30 to 8:30 PM.

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN - NATIONAL BUSINESS TELUS National Business Delivery team members are responsible for providing industry leading data, converged, integrated solutions and voice across multiple platforms in an ever-changing and evolving technology world. We are a team of approximately 600 members across Canada; who pride ourselves on being the face of TELUS for all of our business clients, both large and small. We are looking to grow our dynamic team and further invest in our communities across Western Canada; our team members are highly accountable and take responsibility to ensure that we are driving the ultimate client experience.

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 Interior Design Services presents the 2nd Annual Home for Holidays, self-guided tours on Friday, November 25 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM and Saturday, November 26 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Check out how local home owners deck out their homes for the Christmas season! Tickets are $20 and available at the Art Gallery. Tours start at Art Gallery and you will receive your map at the start of your tour

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Margaret (Hansen) Reid June 1, 1933 – November 5, 2016

With deepest sorrow our beloved Margaret passed away peacefully at Peace Villa Care Home in Fort St. John under the loving care of all the staff, whom took such great care of her in the 3 years that she resided there. Thank you to Dr. Page. Margaret was born to John and Sarah Hansen at High Prairie Providence Hospital in High Prairie Alberta. She was the second child of 5 siblings, was raised on a little farm at Enilda, Alberta. She had a very happy & healthy childhood. She attended school in Enilda and later on to High Prairie by bus to higher grades. Our Margaret treasured most in life, her husband, Bob, her family, animals, like horses & dogs, her home, music, dancing, playing ball and her friends throughout her life. She enjoyed cooking and of course BINGO! Margaret is predeceased by her husband, Bob, her Mom & Dad, sister Mary, brothers Karl & Dick. She is survived by her loving sister, Vicky, many, many nieces and nephews, especially Gordon, Clinton, Karl, Judy, Vicky Brandon Hannah. We will miss her greatly. Rest in peace our Margaret, until we meet again. There will be a family grave side service at a later date. MILE 0 QUILTERS GUILD: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7PM at Calvin Kruk Performing Arts Centre in Dawson Creek

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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.

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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.

The TELUS team is as diverse as the society we live in and the customers we serve. We’re also passionate about creating success for our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our team. And we do so by living the TELUS values and delivering on our Customers First commitments.

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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South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

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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! South Peace United Church Christmas Tea & Bake Sale Saturday, Nov. 26 1:30 to 3:30 pm. at South Peace United Church Upper Hall, 1300-104th Avenue, Dawson Creek Enjoy a hot beverage with sandwiches and dessert. Shop for Christmas baking and treasures at “Grannie’s Attic”. 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 The Fort St. John Palliative Care Society invites you to the Celebrate a Life Memorial Service, Wednesday, November 30, at the Peace Lutheran Church, 9812-108Ave, at 7pm. This non-denominational service is an opportunity to help prepare for the season and celebrate the life of someone you are missing this year. Refreshments will follow. Tuesday November 29, 2016 at 1.30pm there will be a Workshop on “Federal Government Topics” Are you missing out? Presentation by Emily Cooper on OAS, GIS, CPP at the Seniors Access Office in the Co-Op Mall. EVERYONE WELCOME!

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ave you ever done anything that terrified you? I mean really terrified you? That made you nauseous and wish that you had stayed home that day? And the kicker was that you actually signed up for it? That is me this week as a practice for my TEDx Grande Prairie talk on Saturday. I wake up in a sweat, my tummy churns and all I can think in my brain is “why me?” What do I have to offer to the audience that someone else couldn’t share? What makes me a subject matter expert on my TEDx Talk topic? Why did I get chosen to speak? Well, to be clear, you had to apply so I have myself to blame and obviously I polished the turd enough that the organizers felt that I had something to offer, or an “idea worth spreading” as all TEDx and TED talks need to have in order to qualify. I applied and then promptly forgot about it so when I got the email that said, “Congratulations Judy, you have been chosen to speak at the 2016 TEDx Grande Prairie Talk Event” I had to think about it for a moment and then go, “oh yaa, I remember now”. Then I got excited and then I threw up. TEDx Talks are smaller TED Talks and they are limited to 100 audience members. They are designed to follow the same format as the larger TED Talks, but without the scale of venue and celebrity star power. They are designed to celebrate locally-driven ideas and elevate them to the global stage (p.s. I stole that entire explanation from the Internet). TEDx events are produced independently of the TED conferences and happen all over the world but conform to the TED conference guidelines. For example, your TEDx talk can be no longer than 18 minutes in length—they want the audience to focus on your presentation that is why they are short. So in essence, I could get up there and speak for five minutes, but no longer than 18. TEDx Talk should be a well-formed idea or an idea worth sharing and that means that you need to have some strong points, observations or evidence to back up your talk. Your talk does not need to be a world changing idea, but rather it could be your perspective of a common issue. My talk, well, my talk discusses my life long battle with depression and

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how it has touched every part of my life. I talk about how I am not defined by clinical depression, but I have become the person I am now because of it. Depression is ever present and can rear its ugly head at any time, but the goal is learning to manage it like we learn to manage any disease. That might mean therapy and medication or it might not—I will not stand in judgement of any treatment that leads to success. The cloak of depression settles slowly on our shoulders and over a period of time, so we should not be surprised that it takes time to begin feeling better when receiving treatment. My talk discusses how many lives would be saved if we would simply remove the stigma of depression. If we would give our friends, family and colleagues a soft place to fall—meaning a non-judgmental place where we would hear them out and offer support. If we could learn that when we sense something that we should say something. If we could learn that when we ask someone “how are you” that we need to stick around and really hear the answer even if it isn’t all sunshine and roses. My TEDx Talk reinforces the fact that depression and anxiety are real and should not be shrugged off. We need to be able to discuss depression without snide comments or laughter or fear. Because you know what? If we can do those things we WILL save a life. If you or someone you love is suffering from undiagnosed depression or anxiety – get help or offer help! Call your Doctor, speak to a friend, speak to a family member and keep talking about it until you get the help you need. You are not alone. 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

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