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“The Peace River, too, remains, older even than the dinosaur tracks along its shores. It remains, and so do its associates the cottonwoods and the beavers, whose fur started the influx of white men. They and the moon, which still shines over the loveliest fifty miles of the grandest river of Canada, while the beaver swims silently at the river’s edge, clambering ashore here and there at the foot of the gnarled cottonwoods. For while men come and go these things abide. Nightly, as they have done for thousands of years, the moon, the river, the cottonwoods and the beaver, keep their tryst.” Chris Paull reads an excerpt from The Land of Twelve-Foot Davis as part of BC Rivers Day celebrations in the Peace River valley Sept. 24. matt preprost Photo

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The North Peace Regional Airport is well over its passenger capacity, which means expansion of the terminal is looming on the horizon. Mike Whalley, managing director of North Peace Airport services, gave a presentation to members of the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce last week, highlighting the airport’s growth in recent years and what needs to be done to accommodate more passengers. “When I started at this airport in 1998, we were doing 80,000 annual passengers,” he said. “We’re averaging a quarter million passengers annually now.” This is due to Westjet coming onboard in 2013 and creating a competitive market—in 2012, the airport was seeing up to 138,000 passengers annually and in 2013 saw that jump to 240,000. That number has steadily increased every year since. The question now becomes how it deals with 250,000 annual passengers in a building only designed for 130,000? “Most of you have probably experienced those days when you’re in the lineup to the hold room and you’re all the way down to the check-in counter and you’re wondering, ‘Am I going to make it?’” Whalley said. The airport has worked with the airlines to spread out their departure times to avoid a mad rush of people trying to get through security at the same time. “It’s amazing what 15 minutes will do,” he said. See AIRPORT on A16

Bernier bids for Liberal leadership ROB BROWN editor@dcdn.ca

Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier wants to be the next premier of British Columbia. The South Peace MLA announced his bid for the BC Liberal leadership Monday in Vancouver, but gave locals the scoop two days earlier at a riding association AGM in Dawson Creek Sept. 23. “I will be running,” Bernier said. “The support across the province seems strong. I’ve been excited and enthused by it.” Born and raised in Vancouver, Bernier said living and working in rural B.C. for most of his career has him looking at the complete picture of the province, and being able to talk both sides of rural and urban realities. “This rural and urban divide is an important discussion, but we don’t have to compare regions, rather we should celebrate differences,” he said. Bernier’s bid will be about closing the loop as a Liberal party between goals, outcomes, and objectives, and he’s been touring the province over the last month testing the waters of support. Since the May election, the party has been ousted from government, lost its former leader and premier Christy Clark, and saw former Liberal Darryl Plecas defect and sit as

speaker in the NDP-minority government. “We talk about balancing the budget but we don’t talk about why—to support the economy and provincial programs. It is time to talk empathy and outcomes,” he said. “Now is the time to heal as a party. The result of the election was humbling. I take it as a learning lesson. We had a strong team when working together.” Peacer River North MLA Dan Davies introduced Bernier at Monday’s announcement and offered his endorsement. Bernier was re-elected MLA for Peace River South in May and was the former education minister for two years. Prior to being appointed to the portfolio in 2015, Bernier was parliamentary secretary for energy literacy, and served on the cabinet committee on strong economy. Before being elected to the legislature in 2013, Bernier was a two-term mayor of Dawson Creek, elected in 2008 and 2011. He also served as a city councillor from 2005 to 2008. Bernier finds himself in a competitive race, with others including former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan, former attorney general Andrew Wilkinson, Conservative MP Dianne Watts, VancouverLangara MLA Michael Lee, MLAs Mike de Jong and Todd Stone, and Terrace businesswoman Lucy Sager.

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The B.C. Utilities Commission has more questions than answers on Site C and needs more information before making its full assessment on the future of the $8.8-billion project. The commission’s preliminary report was released last Wednesday with 73 questions for BC Hydro that need answers by Oct. 4. Those questions include providing a more detailed analysis of the potential for cost overruns on the project, the province’s future energy needs, and the industry demand forecasts. While the dam was on time and on budget for its targeted November 2024 completion date as of June 30, the panel said it’s unable to say whether that will remain the case if construction continues. The commission said it’s concerned about spending levels, outstanding contracts and the likelihood that the project will meet the crucial milestone of a river diversion by 2019. “While the panel has already found that the project is currently on schedule to deliver by November 2024, the panel is not yet in a position to express a view on the probability that the project will remain on schedule,” the report said. “The panel is concerned that the amount spent on the project as of June 30, 2017, $1.8 billion, might not accurately represent the spending that should have happened based on the project activities to date,” it said. The panel is also “concerned” that B.C. Hydro has already spent $356 million of its planned $794-million contingency, only two years into an eight-year project. See SITE C on A12

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a DAY FOR RECONCILIATION Dozens turned out and hit the streets for the city’s Reconciliation Walk on Sept. 24. Above: Gary Oker and Ryker, the child placed in leadership with the Eagle Staff. The Eagle Staff is a highly respected representation of vision, foresight, respectm and appreciation for ancestors and continuing culture and stories. eve petford Photos

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PARROT PARTICULARS: Each week, I search the globe for tasty news items we can chew on and digest here in the newspaper. For example, this interesting item from Australia: a species of parrot that was missing for 170 years has been found. By the way: I’ll bet the first person who heard a parrot talk probably freaked out.

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SNOW, OH NO! Parts of Alberta saw their first snowfall of the season. I’m not a huge fan of winter. I don’t ski, and I hate shoveling. Although I have to admit, an occasional cold blast of air up my pants leg can be kind of refreshing.

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POPULATION PARTICULARS: A new United Nations study predicts the world population will soon reach 10 billion. I predict one billion of those people will be in vehicles stuck in the lineup at the Taylor Bridge, waiting to get through the construction zone.

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Portable classes en route to FSJ Portable classrooms for a number of School District 60 schools are on their way and will be installed soon. The first of the six portables slated for Bert Ambrose, Charlie Lake, Taylor and Prespatou was shipped out on Sept. 18, with the rest soon to follow. Assistant superintendent Doug Boyd said the first portable will be sent to Bert Ambrose Elementary. They will be assembled in the empty lot next to the school board office and then moved to their respective schools. The portables are expected to help offset the overcrowded classrooms currently at those schools.

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Most people know red means stop, especially when its red lights flashing and a big sign that says ‘STOP.’ However, that doesn’t often deter many drivers who came upon a school bus dropping off kids in town and on the highway. “It used to be one a day,” said school bus driver Becky Rough. But since the implementation of the Safe Stop Program three years ago, the number of drivers who dangerously speed past a school bus has dropped. “Some days we won’t hear about it at all on the radio,” said driver Jennifer Willard. It still does happen, she said, but not nearly as frequent as it used to. Rough and Willard were at Safeway with a flashing school bus Tuesday morning to educate and remind drivers that when the lights are flashing and the stop sign is out, they need to stop and wait. Other drivers were set up at Walmart and Home Hardware to ensure maximum coverage of the community. Rough said the risks taken when passing a flashing bus could have dire consequences. She told a story of a little girl who got off her bus one day and went around to the front to cross the street. “She was just in front of my bus and the kids in the back just screamed, and I looked and the car was passing me on the left and it was a small street—they were going into the driveway to pass and the girl was right in front of my steering wheel when I slammed on the horn,” said Rough. “She stopped, the car went by and it would have taken her out.”

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Lively history of historic condill shared on Oct. 5 A Fort St. John icon will be remembered at a special event at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum next week. The city and the North Peace Historical Society are hosting The History of the Condill Hotel on Oct. 5. Coun. Larry Evans will recount the early days of the hotel and share stories from over the decades. “While the hotel declined in recent years, many of our citizens have fond memories of special evenings out at the Condill. At one time, it was the place to go and we want to recognize that,” Mayor Lori Ackerman said. The city bought the Condill as part of its plans to revitalize the downtown core and have slated it for demolition before the end of the year. The event takes place Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the museum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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“We’re giving people ourselves. It’s really easier to give than it is to receive, so it’s extremely overwhelming,” Michelle says. “It’s a blessing to be thought of. When you see your community coming together, you know you’re never alone.” The fundraiser was organized by family friend Amber Lindley, who was moved by the community support, calling it positive karma in action. “They’re the kind of family that would never ask you for help, but give you the shirt off their back,” Lindley says. “So this is a way for the community to get together and give back, and feel good too.” Above: Emily Bumstead, Michelle Stigners, and Jennifer Davis. Below: Amber Lindley.

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THEATRE MAKING HISTORY Original plays were written by Fort St. John homesteaders as far back as 1939. Play writing was a social affair. Creative folks got together to write the stories and produce the plays for their own leisure activity which also treated the entire community to entertainment. Sometimes historic events were reenacted and sometimes those historic events were skewed to ﬁt the script. In 1942, during the war, play writing and performances were put on hold. The local townspeople were busy dealing with austerity measures during the war and the additional pressures of thousands of soldiers in town who were determined to build the Alaska Highway in 8 months. Creative folks have surfaced again in this 75th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway to produce The Alcan Craze of ’42 about the fear and excitement in Fort St. John in 1942. Written by local playwright Deborah Butler, this historic play is directed by BC actor and director Michael Armstrong. Local actors from Stage North have teamed up with the North Peace Cultural Centre to depict the shock and awe of the homesteaders and aboriginals as the town was invaded by the US Army Corp of Engineers.

Imagine a peaceful small village of two muddy streets, a few establishments centered around the Hudson Bay store and no liquor store closer than Pouce Coupe. Fort St. John residents, and history itself, took a major life-changing direction in 1942. The Alaska Highway opened up the North and transformed Fort St. John from a small sleepy village into a thriving business centre which the residents would come to appreciate only decades later. The Alcan Craze of ’42 is live on stage Sept 29-Oct 7 at the NPCC. Local playwriting resumed with more vigor after WWII. The Annual Drama and Elocution Festival had so many play entries from the schools and from the community that a separate Drama Festival was established apart from the music, speech arts and dance competitions. With the installation of televisions in every household, the proliﬁc activity of playwriting diminished.

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Community groups have begun their annual bid for funding from the City of Fort St. John. Seven groups are asking the city for a combined $503,000 to support arts, history, tourism, justice, and women’s resource programs in the community. The Fort St. John Public Library is asking for the lion’s share of the funding—$397,000 to keep the library running through 2018. It’s the same amount it received in 2017. The library serves 34,159 people in Fort St. John and electoral areas B and C in the Peace River Regional District. There are 6,631 active cardholders in those areas, and there’s been a steady increase in users and program participants. “Libraries are no longer just about books and paper,” said trustee Jennifer Moore. Visits have steadily increased year over year, with an exception being in 2013 when carpets were replaced. The majority of the library’s funding comes from the City of Fort St. John, at 54.4 per cent. Tourism Fort St. John is asking for $45,000 for several initiatives. First, the group is asking for $14,000 for proper maintenance of its website as well as its digital interpretive kiosks around town. The second request is $5,500 to purchase more kiosks to install around town. Its third request is $10,000 for a tourism study on the community, and another $10,000 for strategic planning. The last request was for $5,500 to establish Tourism Fort St. John as the go-to organization for industry stakeholders to contact in regards to tourism-related initiatives. The board has been working on a destination marketing organization model for Tourism Fort St. John, but president Christina Seguin said the group has had trouble getting other hotels on board. “It’s amazing how many hotel managers don’t see Fort St. John as a tourism destination, they say we’re oil and gas and that’s it,” she said. The Women’s Resource Society is asking for $9,180 for its bus pass program. This amount would cover 10 adult bus passes a month, 10 student bus passes a month and 10 books of single tickets. In the past, the city has provided enough money for the WRS to purchase

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall Council Chambers Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2398, 2017 The City is proposing to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2181, 2014 in the following manner by including: Micro Brewery as a permitted use in Section 7 – Commercial for the following zones: •

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seven on each set. “Normally we get seven of each, but I’m going to keep asking for 10,” said executive director Amanda Trotter. She also outlined the other services the society offers, including poverty law advocacy and poverty outreach store, which has been struggling to keep up with demand. The North Peace Historical Society is once again asking for $10,000, which would go towards its operating costs. Fort St. John North Peace Museum manager and curator Heather Sjoblom outlined the programs and initiatives the society takes on through the museum, including Kids’ Night at the Museum. Council praised Sjoblom for the work she’s done for the Fort St. John North Peace Museum in the last six years. The Fort St. John Community Arts Council was asking for $20,000, which is distributed among its member groups as grants. In previous years, the arts council has received $15,000. The 21 groups under the arts council umbrella can request up to $1,500, but must not exceed 33 per cent of the group’s budget. Director Margaret May said the money must also be used to benefit the community in some way, not for things like travel or accommodation.

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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 September 25 to October 10, 2017. 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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Trent McClellan Comedy for High On High Feb 5, 6, 7 Lido Theatre 8pm October Monday Night Films

withThe the FSJ Film Society at the Aurora Vagina Monologues FebCinema 5 7pmthe Women’s Resource Society at NPCC With Oct 2 The Big Sick, Art “Dinner Talk”Boy Febin12OctExhibit 16 The Only Living NewMar York1 With Mary Parslow, Oct 30 artists Rebel in the Ry Alan White, Karen Heathman, Peace Gallery North NPCC

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October at Peace Gallery North NPCC Monday Night at the Movies Art Exhibit by Michelle Pringle Sleeping Giant Feband 15 Catherine Ruddell OctSt.6-28 With the Fort John Film Society Aurora Cinema Artists in Residence Oct 21 Cheryl Peebles George Country Music Feb 15, 16 1-4pm Canyon Free weaving Lido Theatre 8pmwith Sandy Art Workshops: Tableau Noire Troudt 1-4pm Oct 12, Contemporary Art Now

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At the Artspost 94 Avenue Oct 20-21 Antique and 10320 Collectibles Sale Comers Society Welcome 12 noon With the New NP Historical at the Legion Hall, Fri 2 - 8pm, Sat 10am – 4pm 250-787-0430

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It was a busy afternoon at Bert Ambrose Elementary Sept. 23 for Tea with the Stigners, a fundraiser in support of Kevin and Michelle Stigners. Organizers raised $6,473, well past their $5,000 goal to support patient expenses for Kevin, who is recovering from a recent liver transplant in Vancouver after an autoimmune disease began attacking his body several years ago. He’ll be down there for three months on his road to recovery.

Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society executive director Amanda Trotter speaks to city council during her group’s base budget grant presentation on Sept. 5.

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Northeast targets illegal dumping, WATER SMARTS student busing, ambulance services

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Local governments in Northeast B.C. will be asking the union representing B.C. municipalities to pressure the province to tackle illegal dumping, broaden consultation on woodland caribou consultation, and boost funding for rural education and ambulance services. The region will have six motions on the floor at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities meeting in Vancouver Sept. 27 to 29, including two from the Peace River Regional District, three from Hudson’s Hope, and one from the Northern Rockies. The regional district wants UBCM members to support its resolution that a provincial ministry be designated to regulate and enforce illegal dumping throughout the province. That includes adequate funding and staffing levels to deal with the problem, which in the past has seen industrial waste plague sewage facilities in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, while garbage consistently piles up alongside regional rivers and train tracks, and on the hills of the Peace River. The problem is currently a “shared jurisdiction” between multiple ministries, resulting in decreased accountability and gaps in service, the resolution says. “Illegal dumping of waste on private and crown land continues to be an issue across the Province resulting in unsightly, unsanitary and potentially dangerous refuse deposits in natural rural areas that should be protected and preserved for public enjoyment in ‘supernatural British Columbia,’” the resolution says. UBCM’s resolution committee has recommended the motion be endorsed, noting the union did call on the province to fund additional resources to monitor and clean up illegal dump sites on Crown land and invest more resources into prosecuting illegal dumping. In a separate resolution, the regional district wants UBCM support for the province to require local government land use regulations apply to small scale energy projects, specifically wind power, on both Crown and private lands. This would improve proper consultations between landowners and local governments in advance of wind projects being built, the resolution notes. “The placement of wind turbines on Crown land that is adjacent to private property has effects on the private property and its owners,” the resolution states. “Private property owners and other stakeholders such as local government expect proper consultation regarding placement and permitting of any large projects affecting them and their right to private enjoyment of their properties.” UBCM’s resolution committee has recommended the motion be endorsed.

Hudson’s Hope sets sights on rural education, ambulance services The District of Hudson’s Hope wants both proper funding for rural bussing and ambulance services to ensure equal access to education and health. The district wants the education ministry to set clear definitions for rural and remote education, and provide the necessary funding to bus students to and from school—an issue that has loomed large in the region after funding cuts by the previous BC Liberal government stressed the pockets of local school districts to fund the shortfall. “School district funding is inadequate for some districts to provide busing to all rural and remote students,” the resolution states. “All rural and remote students must have equal access to public education.” UBCM’s resolution committee has recommended the motion be endorsed. In a second resolution, the district wants the province to working with both the BC Ambulance Service and the provincial bargaining body to ensure ambulance staff have comparable oncall rates to other health professionals in the province, including lab technologists and nurses. Rural and remote communities often have a shortage of qualified ambulance staff, the district says, putting them in danger of not having the service at all. “Many rural ambulance stations only provide on-call coverage with no guaranteed shifts for staff and the oncall rate of $2 per hour is not a sufficient rate for paramedics to make the income needed to be self-sufficient,” the resolution says. UBCM’s resolution committee has made no recommendation to its members on the motion. The district has a third motion calling on the union to allow more time for motions to be debated at the UBCM convention, noting time often runs out before all resolutions have been brought to the floor.

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Bob Fenney, an operator at the city’s water treatment plant, gives a lesson on the city’s water system and how water is pumped, treated, and tested before flowing through local taps. Here are a few neat facts: Wells tapping Peace River aquifers can draw up to 85 litres a second; the treatment plant can handle 300 litres a second; and Fenney can control it all from his smartphone. On average, the city processes 9,000 cubic metres of water each day—enough to fill the Pomeroy Sport Centre to the brim like a bathtub twice a month.

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City Manager Dianne Hunter questioned the arts council’s capital reserve fund, which has $67,000. That fund is set aside for future use towards a new creative space, as the ArtsPost is bursting at the seams, May said. “Our long-term goal would be building or buying or renovating a place for creative space,” May said. Coun. Trevor Bolin acknowledged how long the base budget meetings would go on for if the arts council didn’t facilitate the grants for the other groups. The North Peace Justice Society is asking for $17,000 this year to help keep its programs going. The society operates the restorative justice program and the takes care of the city’s community gardens. IT also works with the RCMP and has started working with the Fort St. John Fire Department as well. Outgoing executive director Susan Philips said the group didn’t have a successful fundraising year—it lost money on the annual showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show and just broke even on its raffle at the Fort St. John Trade Show. The society will be doing a 50/50 raffle each month to help with its revenue stream. The North Peace Fall Fair Society is asking for its usual amount of $5,000 to

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he BC Utilities Commission’s preliminary report into the progress of the Site C dam and the ramifications of stopping or suspending the project was what many expected— painfully preliminary, with many more questions than answers. It’s understandable given the commission’s tight six-week timeline to deliver a report to the government outlining its options by Nov. 1. The commission has sent more than 70 questions back to BC Hydro to answer by Oct. 4, and the commission acknowledges it may not even have all the answers it wants and needs by the time the final report is due. It will carry on its work and deliver the report in any event, it says. Still, reading through the 200plus pages released Sept. 20, I was reminded of the public hearings held here in 2013 and 2014. During those, the review panel issued more than 90 requests for more

information on everything from water surface profiles of the Peace River to Seattle city light volumes to the impact of climate change on Williston reservoir levels to load resource balances that justified the need for the dam. Certainly, it’s an inevitability that an estimated $9-billion projects comes with more questions than can be answered at once. Even panel chair turned outspoken project critic Harry Swain expressed his exasperation at the mountains of documents that were piling up and offered him little insight into the answers he was looking for. While the commission has so far found the dam to be on time and on budget—validating claims made by BC Hydro and former premier Christy Clark—it can’t say for certain whether it will remain that way or come off track in the near future due to a range of concerns: spending

levels, outstanding contracts, and upcoming milestones at risk of being missed chief among them. No surprise then that the theme of its questions to BC Hydro hone in on potential cost overruns, the province’s future energy needs, and industry demand forecasts. I don’t envy the commissioners and the number crunching ahead of them over the next month. I imagine their hearings in Hudson’s Hope and Fort St. John this weekend will be an added emotional overload to that task. When government receives the final report, it’s important to understand the commission won’t be making recommendations. The final decision will be left to Premier John Horgan and his cabinet, and Energy Minister Michelle Mungall has already signalled that the commission’s report won’t be considered alone. There will also be First Nations and broader environmental considerations

Buying or Paying for Votes – Which Evil is Lesser?

ot close at all! I would not labour you with a political lecture on democracy. We all know the benefits and shortcomings of this form of government. However, if we are interested in improving on the pre-democratic, aristocratic, and feudal forms of governance overthrown by the Greeks hundreds of years ago, we need to modernize the most sacred demonstration of democracy—elections. To provide a credible electoral choice, voters need a fair election in which they can exercise their judgement of competing contenders. Access to funds can enhance or limit the ability of candidates to compete. A well-funded candidate can more effectively communicate with the electorate than an opponent who lacks resources, thereby overshadowing the fairness and legitimacy of the election results. The Socratic political philosophy, born and furthered by the thinker’s pupils such as Plato and Aristotle, is at a junction of irrelevancy when the power of incumbency is comparable to aristocracy. Examining today’s crop of elected officials, one would unearth a disturbing permanence of incumbents, many of whom make news only when they lose an election. No wonder some of them consider it almost their birthrights to be in government. Regrettably, a chunk of less informed (on issues) electorates have conceded to demand a change, with some almost finding such a suggestion anaemically

sacrilegious. Voters should not only have the power to determine who governs them, they should also be able to freely, without deceit and external pressure tp oust officeholders when their performance is found lacking. With many built-in advantages enjoyed by incumbents, such as free media attention accrued over time in office, an unfair advantage in raising campaign money through political patronage, sometimes the electorates are powerless to change the status-quo. An equitable improvement to the democratic system is the introduction of a campaign finance reform the like of which is proposed by the NDP and the BC Greens. Let us not forget that even the BC Liberals proposed it in their June 2017 throne speech. Former Liberal prime minister Chretien introduced a federal campaign finance reform in the early 2000s that Democracy Watch described as a huge step forward in promoting political fairness and transparency. To illustrate its popularity and currency, Dr. Andrew Weaver tweeted places around the world that employ this practice. If you are a numbers person, and like cold hard facts, check out his tweet on “taxpayer funding of political parties.” Many academics have proposed public funding plans in order to level the playing field, making a political contest fair and giving the voters genuine choices of diverse contenders. Some have argued that funding parity does not guarantee fair elections.

Then the question is whether the political process is corrupted or not when a contender’s voice is suppressed for lack of resources. I strongly believe credible challengers require adequate financing. A campaign should be on debating serious, impacting issues, and not a cultist loyalty to a political party. An election will be politically uncompetitive and inconsequential if it is financially uncompetitive. How do you answer the million-dollar question raised by former pro-wrestler turned governor Ventura, “what is the economic sense in spending millions of dollar for an election to an office that pays merely a few hundreds of thousand”? There is something there that does not meet the ordinary eyes—hopefully it is not diabolical. This question of fairness and transparency is addressed at the federal level by the federal government providing public funding to the federal political parties during election periods. If there is such a need at the federal level, it will make sense to employ it provincially. It will not only benefit the parties, the electorates also stand to gain. Instead of the golden rule of democracy—one person, one vote—corporate and private funding of elections is making a mockery of the process, buying up the votes through insanely generous contributions to their hand chosen puppets. Donald Fajemisin, an NDP member, is an educator and resident of Fort St. John.

taken into account. With the dam’s review a final selling point of the NDP’s power accord with the BC Greens, it also remains to be seen just how much influence that will have on cabinet’s decision—the Greens are unequivocal in their want to see the project stopped. As the commissioners prepare their final report, I hope the government is at the same time carefully studying its options on how it would and could reassign some 2,500 workers recorded on the project, at least as of July, and divert such significant investment dollars into other needed infrastructure projects throughout the north. Leaders here are already looking for a Plan B without LNG. It’s incumbent for this new government to ensure it has a Plan D if and when decides to cancel Site C. —Matt Preprost is managing editor of the Alaska Highway News. Email: editor@ahnfsj.ca

Views On The News LEGAL POT TALK Re: ‘Pot thoughts wanted ahead of retail rollout,’ Story on A9 “Impairment” needs to be proven, not assumed. Most people assume that usage impairs driving. It doesn’t. Everyday activities such as shaving, riding a bike, or driving are not impaired at all by cannabis usage; so it is EDUCATION of the public and especially of police, that is really needed. —Marty Peterson, via Facebook trash talkin’ Re: ‘Northeast targets illegal dumping, student busing, ambulance services,’ Story on A5 The shameless dumping of trash in town, local parks and Beatton Valley beaches is ridiculous. People dump their fast food containers on the ground within feet of a big garbage can’s. Old cars are dumped in the newly cleaned up Beatton Valley. To my knowledge nobody ever gets caught or pays a nickel in fines. Industrial level dumpers should be fined big time. There is a landfill nearby with cheap fees. Set up vid cams in problem areas and get those folks back for a clean up or get a hefty fine.There are gov’t employees working who can enforce this. There are no excuses. Terrible and appalling. —Pat Ferris, via Facebook

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Leave the life coaching to the expert—yourself

id I ever tell you about the time I got fired by my life coach? I should probably craft a warning before any special snowflakes tethered to unqualified life coaches read further and become horrified about my take on 50 per cent of the business of life coaching. Here goes: Warning! It’s acceptable to say, “in my opinion,” quite another to provide a list of must dos and, heaven forbid, please don’ts for strangers to rely. For those people who see a falling star and interpret it as a sign that they are to be begin guiding everyone on their “journey,” listen up: you are not qualified to be a life coach. I had a life coach once, and only once, until I was “let go” because of lack of commitment. “You are not in the right place for a life coach,” she said. This confused me because I thought the only prerequisite for being in the right place for

a life coach was being alive. I was wrong—Rome was not built in a day and apparently neither could my life be coached back into submission without some hard work of which I was not “ready” to provide. In retrospect, I was a willing participant in the beginning. My life coach still had training wheels on and I was a practice client. Sixty days of coaching for free. So I signed on because, well, I am a “giver” and because she is a really nice person and I wanted to be supportive. Anyhow, we began our weekly phone calls and I would walk away with a couple of things to work on before the following week. They weren’t tangible things like making a soufflé or painting a bench, they were “reach deep inside yourself” things. I can say that, honestly, in the beginning, I tried. I really did, but have you met my inner child? She is not a nice person and does not

Orange shirts a reminder to reconcile our past

eptember 30 is Orange Shirt Day. It’s a day to remember what happened to First Nations students at residential schools across Canada over the 150 years that residential schools existed in this nation. Orange Shirt Day was launched in 2013 in Williams Lake in honour of Phyllis Jack Webstad. On her first day at residential school in 1973, at the young age of six, Webstad was stripped of her belonging, including a new orange shirt that her grandmother had bought for her. Orange Shirt Day has spread throughout the province and acts to symbolically commemorate not only Webstad’s losses, but the losses of all residential school survivors. In my first year with School District 60, I was privileged to serve as the aboriginal representative on the Peace River North Teachers’ Association executive. I was invited to Vancouver to engage in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The stories I heard of physical, psychological, emotional and sexual abuse that occurred in Canada’s residential schools were horrendous. The residential school system was deeply entrenched in Canada for generations. The Canadian government viewed aboriginal cultures and spiritual beliefs as inferior. Young First Nation children were forcibly removed from their families and sent far from home to residential schools scattered across Canada. The children were forbidden to speak their language or celebrate their culture including spiritual practices. It was the mandate of the Canadian government in the spirit of colonization and assimilation to “kill the Indian in the child.” Though public apologies have been issued by the Canadian government and the churches involved, the residual effects of the residential schools remain. Residential school students were denied the opportunity

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to experience loving familial relations. In adulthood, they did not readily possess the necessary skills to nurture their own families. The intent was to eradicate all aspects of aboriginal culture, and to a large degree the residential school system achieved that. When a powerful nation conquers a people it views as inferior, the first thing denied the vanquished is language. The second is its spiritual practices. Likewise, when a nation seeks to reclaim its independence the first thing it restores is its language and the second is its spiritual practices. Language empowers desires and directs one’s drive. Spirituality gives life meaning and purpose. It provides one with the courage to take the necessary risks to attain life goals, and to overcome fear and anxiety. Spiritual traditions also encourage participation in a community, which offers social support, and a sense of belonging. Belonging to a strong community improves well-being and contributes to life longevity. These are the very things that the Canadian government has historically denied First Nations’ peoples. On Sept. 30, wear an orange shirt to remember residential school survivors. Show that, as a nation, we are yet to reconcile ourselves to the cultural genocide of aboriginal peoples that took place over the same sesquicentennial we are vigorously celebrating this year. The Peace is a place of many peoples and many faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace. If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, please send it to: angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

Judy Kucharuk THE DESK OF THE GREEN-EYED GIRL

play well with others and every time I reached deep inside myself to ask my inner child a question, she was cynical and sarcastic and said, “go away!” After the first couple of weeks, I lost interest– squirrel!—and didn’t quite know how I was going to keep up my charade of “Make Judy Great Again!” or MJGA. On a side note, I would like it remembered that MJGA came out long before MAGA—did you hear that Donald Trump? As the first month of a 60day “journey” came to a close, I was wondering how I might break up. Alas, the worrying was unnecessary, as she broke the news to me over the phone. She said (not verbatim, but

hey, I’m writing this and you weren’t there, so...), “It’s not me, it’s you—you just aren’t ready to move forward.” But when I was ready, I was told to give her a call. That was that. We uncoupled. How to spell relief? In fact, I was probably happier and more satisfied after that phone call than I had been for a month. Maybe that was how it worked? Maybe being anxious for a month was all I needed to realize how good my life really was before the life coach? You know, the grass is not always greener on the neighbour’s lawn or something like that? I haven’t based my opinion of life coaching on my experience—and let’s be clear, there are folks out there doing a remarkable job helping others navigate the world. I base my opinion on the individuals I see who feel that after a single life crisis of which they have overcome that they are now qualified to “guide” others.

You survived a plane crash? Yes! You are lucky, but no, you are not qualified to be a life coach. You survived a bad marriage and are now living a fulfilling life? Awesome! Write a book about it, just don’t think that your experience is someone else’s experience and think that you can life coach them into happiness. I could go on and on, but I won’t because you get the point. So if you will excuse me, I need to go slap my inner child and then emotionally eat until I fall asleep on the couch with a Twizzler wrapper stuck to me cheek. Take that, life coach! 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

FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH of CANADA NoRTH PEACE PARISH Please join us at our temporary location at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church Taylor for July & August. Services @ 9:30am 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 **********

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CoMMUNITY CHURCH CHARLIE LAKE CoMMUNITY CHURCH Associate Pastor: Jared Braun 250-785-1723 fax: 250-785-4136 clcc@pris.ca SUNDAY SCHooL: 10:40am 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 North Peace Cultural Center fort St. John, BC Elder: Mike Donovan Phone: 250-787-7702 matthew@trinitycovenant.ca 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 Rev. Rick Marsh 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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Endowment funds leave lasting legacies for hospital Weekend’s glow in the dark run looks to add to gifts that keep giving Aleisha Hendry ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

When Edmundo Mucci had leukemia, the Fort St. John Hospital didn’t have a proper cancer treatment centre, so he had to travel to Vancouver to get his treatments. Before he died, he told his wife Giovanna that he wanted to donate money to the hospital where he got his treatments. “I said Fort St. John’s got a hospital, we’re going to donate to them,” said Giovanna. She wanted to make sure other patients would be able to get their Aleisha hendry Photo treatments in their hometown. Fort St. John Hospital Foundation executive director Jennifer Moore stands with Giovanna Mucci, After making a donation in her who set up the Edmundo and Giovanna Mucci Endownment Fund for the Fort St. John Hospital. husband’s name, she then decided to make her own contribution. “I said next time I would donate, for Giovanna Mucci Endowment fund was provide a steady source of funds for myself, another fifty thousand. We’d give set up through the Fort St. John Hospital the hospital through the accumulated interest. The hospital foundation fifty each, me and my husband,” she Foundation. said. Endowment funds are a lump sum currently has one corporate and From there, the Edmundo and of money that are left in the bank and four named endowments: Energetic

Services, Edmundo and Giovanna Mucci, Henry Petrie, Jean Gardner, and Evelyn Hadland. The latter was set up by the Hadland family in honour of Evelyn, who came to Fort St. John as a teacher in 1940, helped her husband on the farm, and raised two sons who definitely made use of the medical system. “The medical attention that our family received going back to the old hospital was good, so we want to continue to support the efforts of the medical community,” said her son, Arthur. Jennifer Moore, executive director of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, said the endowment funds enable the foundation to help purchase much needed equipment for both the hospital and Peace Villa. They also produce a steady, sustainable source of income for the foundation. The foundation’s upcoming Firefly Glow Run will raise money to add to the foundation’s endowment fund. The run takes place Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Surerus Ball Fields. Moore encourages anyone interested in setting up an endowment fund through the hospital foundation to contact them at 250-261-7563.

As another summer is coming to an end we would like to send out our many thanks for all the support from everyone this year, to all the sponsors thoughout the year, old and new. And, of course to all the Classic Cruiser members for showing their support by bringing all their cool rides out to the events and the weekly Tuesday Night Cruise Night! A Special Thanks goes out to everyone for the most recent year end wrap up BBQ event on Saturday, September 16/17 to: • Ted Pimm of Pimm’s Production for the use of their unique step side pick-up barbeque. • Dan Bueckert and Terry Almeida ar Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC for displaying their new 2017 Z71 1500 and 2017 Chev Malibu. • Wade and Michelle Hollingshead from Norweld Stress for the use of their tents. • Jamie, Kim, Austin and Avery Hucker who were instrumental in helping with set up as well as clean up. • And all the folks who came out in support from the Mile Zero Cruisers Car Club in Dawson Creek. Many thanks to Marcel Kristoff (FSJ Classic Cruisers President) Glen Durand (FSJ Classic Cruisers VP) for all their hard work and time they put in throughout the year to make all the events possible! 2017 FSJ Classic Cruisers Sponsors

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Business

“People are going nuts trying to find a way to test for impairment from the use of marijuana.” - Lynsey Gaudin, MLT Aikens

Employers must be ready for weed and the workplace Aleisha Hendry ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Marijuana legalization doesn’t mean employees can come to work stoned, local business owners heard last week. The Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce hosted a presentation on the decriminalization of recreational marijuana slated to happen in Canada next year and how that could potentially impact the workplace. Lynsey Gaudin, a labour employment lawyer with Vancouverbased firm MLT Aikins, assured the room that even though the legislation is coming, it won’t be the end of the world. “Don’t panic,” she said. “It’s going to change but it’s not going to be that big of a deal. I say that knowing a lot of people in this room work in safetysensitive work environments.” Most businesses have a drug and alcohol policy in place for any substance that causes impairment— marijuana falls under that category, so the same way employees can’t come to work drunk, they can’t show up stoned either, Gaudin said. However, an employee can show no signs of impairment and still test positive for THC in their system, which can cause issues if a company has a zero-tolerance policy. Under occupational health and

safety legislation, employers are to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. Employees do not have a right to be impaired in the workplace where their impairment may endanger their safety or the safety of their coworkers, Gaudin said. Medical marijuana has been allowed since 2001, though Health Canada doesn’t recognize it to be a proper prescription—it’s allowed, but it doesn’t have an official drug identification number as other prescriptions have, Gaudin said. Employers have a duty to accommodate employees in their medical treatment, but the burden of proof rests on the employee. “Employees that come to you and say, ‘Yeah, I totally use marijuana for medical reasons,’ it’s not that easy. I always tell employers that they got to push back big time and actually ask for the proof, it’s very formal documentation,” Gaudin said. While there isn’t a non-invasive test for marijuana impairment yet, Gaudin said it wouldn’t be long before one hits the market. “We don’t have a reliable testing mechanism yet,” she said. “The science is moving in that direction and there is a huge market especially in the tech sector—people are going nuts trying to find a way to test for impairment from the use of marijuana.”

Site C layoffs mount as 200 let go Roughly two hundred workers were laid off from the Site C dam this week as the project’s main contractor plans to stop portions of work on both sides of the Peace River heading into the winter. BC Hydro confirmed the layoffs Tuesday afternoon. The layoffs come as Peace River Hydro Partners (PRHP), the dam’s main civil works contractor, is stopping “some work” on both sides of the Peace River over the winter, BC Hydro spokesman Dave Conway said. “While seasonal worker fluctuations are normal in a construction project, in this case we believe this work can continue into the late fall and early winter, and we are encouraging PRHP to re-examine their decision to layoff these workers,” Conway wrote in an email. “We will continue to work closely with our contractor on the construction schedule to find ways to mitigate these layoffs over the winter so work can continue.” Conway did not immediately respond to follow up questions on

the scope of work being stopped, and whether doing so puts the project at risk of missing any construction milestones. A request for comment to Peace River Hydro Partners was deferred to BC Hydro. BC Hydro reported 2,549 workers were employed on the project in July. British Columbians continued to account for more than 80 per cent of the workforce, according to the data. There were a total of 2,059 B.C. workers on the project, or 81 per cent. There were 703 Peace Region residents working on the dam, or 27.5 per cent of the total workforce. Hydro says there were nine foreign workers employed on the project in July, along with 62 apprentices, 193 First Nations people, and 374 women. The majority of the project’s construction and non-construction workforce continued to be heavy equipment operators, with just over 600 employed on the project, followed by nearly 300 labourers, 200 engineers, and around 150 professionals and technicians.

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Labour employment lawyer Lynsey Gaudin speaks at a presentation on the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana and how that may impact the workplace.

Pot thoughts wanted ahead of retail rollout Aleisha Hendry ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

The B.C. government wants public feedback on how to approach the legalization of recreational marijuana. Residents can share their ideas and views on how to keep youth, neighbourhoods and roads safe from now until Nov. 1, the province announced Monday. “We want to hear from as many people as possible about how we can best protect our kids, keep our roads safe, and lock criminals out of the non-medical cannabis industry,” said Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth. “It’s critical that we work together to ensure the legalization of nonmedical cannabis results in safer, healthier communities.” The provinces and territories will have the power to regulate distribution and retain sales of recreational marijuana. Ontario recently announced marijuana sales would closely mirror alcohol sales through governmentcontrolled outlets. New Brunswick has created a new Crown Corporation to oversee recreational marijuana sales. Municipal governments, indigenous governments and

organizations, as well as stakeholders from law enforcement, health, agriculture and other sectors, will be engaging with the province on marijuana regulation later this fall. The Union of B.C. Municipalities has been invited to establish a standing committee on legalization so local governments can share experience and knowledge as B.C.’s regulatory framework is developed. In his announcement, Farnworth said recreational pot sales may vary by city and town, but what will be consistent across the province are things like age restrictions, enforcement and possession limits. No formula for revenue sharing between the federal and provincial government has been determined, he said. The province doesn’t expect to force a retail model on local governments. “I think it’s important that local government is not only heard and at the table, but there’s an understanding that one size does not fit all,” Farnworth said. To submit your thoughts, visit the government’s website at h t t p : / / w w w. e n g a g e . g o v. b c . c a / BCcannabisregulation. —with files from the Times Colonist

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Patient planning needed when home sale drags on Question: My house has been listed for almost a year and it isn’t selling. What do I do?

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uch, this is a tough question, with so many factors to consider. I will speak to a few here.

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IS YOUR HOME SHOW READY? In 2009, Fort St. John experienced a period where houses just weren’t selling. Price point wasn’t necessarily the obvious problem, people weren’t willing to buy. Vacancy rates were quite high with a lot of housing options to choose from. My advice to homeowners at this time was to wait, if possible. While they were waiting, they could do small ticket cosmetic upgrades and all general repairs to make their home more saleable. Landscaping at the front of the home to make it more appealing, as well as a fresh-up in the entry, can make a large difference. This is a great time to remind existing homeowners of the importance of annual maintenance to maintain the integrity of your largest investment purchase. A well-maintained house will be easier to sell when market conditions may not be so favourable. WHAT IF MY HOME ISN’T SHOW READY? When I walk into an older home that requires major capital upgrades, such as a roof,

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windows, siding, or the basement, I help the homeowner take a critical look at their long term plans. Remember, everyone’s situation is unique to them, so circumstances may warrant some creative thinking. I would strongly suggest consulting with a real estate appraiser before making a major capital expenditure on your home when market conditions are less than favourable. At this time, there are more than 440 active listings of attached and detached singlefamily dwellings in Fort St. John. The average-priced home spends an average of more than 90 days on the market and we are headed into a winter market, which is typically a slower marketing season. So, does spending $30,000 to $50,000 upgrading your home so that it’s easier to sell make any sense? Would reducing the list price of your home by 10 or 15 per cent be a better option?

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Erika Palfy makes sure she’s putting a bag of bottles in the right bin during the Northern Environmental Action Team’s Prrdy Days at Recycle It Resource on Sept. 23. The open house aimed to educate on the importance of recycling and with quizzes and prizes for kids.

Capital recovery is difficult in the short term when the market has an oversupply of homes for sale. DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER The unbiased advice of a qualified professional appraiser can help you make the best choice for your circumstances. Some choices may be: 1. Hold tight. Wait until the market is in balance. 2. Do smart renovations to improve your quality of life and your home. Get some feedback on how your renovation investment will impact the market value of your home in today’s market. 3. Make a three or five-year

plan on how best to upgrade to your dream home. There’s nothing harder for me when I walk into a home that has recently had extensive renovations to help sell the home when in reality the market is dictating that their price point didn’t improve and the home continues to compete with superior homes at lower prices. This is a difficult time to recapture investment. 4. Remember to keep up with regular maintenance, repairs and upkeep to maximize the marketability of your home. Edwina Nearhood is a lifelong resident of Fort St. John, with 30 years experience in the appraisal industry.

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Growing our Future The Hospital Foundation started the year off generating a sustainable and secure source of funding with 4 Endowment Funds; the Henry Petrie, the Energetic Services, the Jean Gardner and the General Endowment Fund. In the Spring the Foundation saw 2 new Endowment Funds created, The Edmondo & Giovanna Mucci Endowment and the Evelyn Hadland Endowment. Donating to the endowment fund not only plants seeds and creates a legacy for the Health Care community for years to come, but it is a reliable stream of revenue the Hospital Foundation can count on for the future to fund programs and purchase vital medical equipment that will support the expert, innovative and compassionate care our community deserves Someone once said that it takes a noble man to plant a seed for the tree that will some day give shade to people he may never meet and making a donation to the Endowment is just that. Individuals or business wishing to create their own lasting legacy through a named endowment fund are encouraged to contact the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation office.

SALLitude quilts helping Peace Villa Residents

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Connie Sall stopped in at the Fort St John Hospital Foundation with a significant donation for the Residence of Peace Villa. This donation was not a monetary donation but one that will ease patients and enhance care and comfort nonetheleass. Connie creates beautiful Therapeutic Blankets and has donated 4 of them to the residents with a promise of 6 more to come. These weighted blankets help patients that suffer from Anxiety, Insomnia, Autism, ADHD, PTSD and sensory processing disorders. The Foundation is grateful for all the donations that enhance patients care and comfort!

SAVE THE DATE The 21st annual “Be an Angel” Gala is just around the corner & this year’s theme is the 75th anniversary of the Alaska Highway. The extravagant evening of fun, food and philanthropy will be held at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Center November 18th. Tickets go on sale October 10th. Looking for sponsors and Silent Auction Items

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Judge acquits Hamdan of terror charges A B.C. Supreme Court judge has acquitted a Fort St. John man accused of terrorismrelated offences. Justice Bruce Butler ruled Sept. 22 federal prosecutors failed to prove their case against Othman Hamdan. While Hamdan’s posts in support of the Islamic State and lone wolf attacks were offensive, they didn’t necessarily encourage or incite violence and murder, Butler said. The judge was also critical of how police tracked and copied dozens of posts from Hamdan’s 14 Facebook accounts during their year-long investigation. Hamdan, a former construction contractor in the city, was arrested in July 2015 and charged with three counts of committing an offence for the benefit of a terrorist group and one count of instructing a person to carry out a terrorist activity. He had reportedly been under investigation

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court docket A summary of what went on in Peace Region courts for the week ending Sept. 22. Fort St John Law Courts • Eric James Montpetit (born 1984) was ordered to provide a DNA sample, given 24 days in jail, handed a one-year probation order with a three-year discretionary firearms ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. • Lance Cory Davis (born 1991) was handed 12 months probation with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. Davis was also given seven days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one

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since September 2014 for his postings. According to the Vancouver Sun, prosecutors had argued that Hamdan’s posts were a “how-to guide committing a lone wolf attack, including using vehicles to run people down.” Hamdan elected to face a trial by judge only, and took the stand in his own defence to argue his postings were taken out of context and inaccurate in their translation from Arabic to English. The posts, taken in the right context, were meant to highlight injustice in the Middle East and explain why lone wolf attacks were happening in North America, he argued. An imam, the title for a leader in the Islamic community, also testified in Hamdan’s defence. Outside court, Hamdan “appeared pleased” after the lengthy, three-hour judgment was finished being delivered, the Sun reported. count of breach of undertaking. Davis was given a further 14 days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim for a second breach of undertaking. • Isabel Belinda Capot-Blanc (born 1984) was handed 15 months probation, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of care or control of a vehicle while impaired. • Tyler Jarrett Coleman (born 1995) was handed 12 months probation with a conditional discharge, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for possession of a controlled substance. • Janice Alana Gauthier (born 1986) was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of fraud $5,000 or under. Gauthier was also given 30 days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for two counts of breaching probation. — Tom Summer

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Ralph Rees works on refurbishing the roof of the old Allen homestead on the museum grounds Sept. 22. “It’s been an interesting project, just knowing it’s doing something that involves this history of Fort St. John,” Rees says. “At the end of the day, 1,000 people will be here looking at it.”

RCMP on the lookout for vehicle defects inspected and meets safety standards. The fine? $598. Headlights: Have light Drivers with lift kits, bar? Make sure it’s not cracked windshields, blinding your fellow drivers specially tinted windows, on the road. Police will be and other modifications or on the lookout for drivers defects may face fines from with high intensity discharge the RCMP in coming months. lights, as well as headlights The Fort St. John RCMP in improper locations on vehicle, inadequate traffic unit will be on the the lookout for and handing out headlights, and for dirt or fines for six specific vehicle other materials blocking the headlights. The fine? $109 defects. Mud flaps: Vehicles must Suspension/lift kits: This a common sight in have proper mud flaps, Fort St. John, police say, police say. Otherwise, the and involves the illegal fine is $109. Tinted windows: Officers raising and lowering of a vehicle’s suspension height. often encounter vehicles A vehicle’s height that has with illegally tinted windows, been changed by more than police say. Anyhting that 10 centimetres cannot be reduces the amount a light driven or parked on B.C. a window lets in cannot highways until it has been be installed more than 75 Aleisha Hendry

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millimetres from the top of the windshield, a side window that isn’t behind the driver, or the rear window. The fine is $109. Cracked windshields: Any windshields with a crack more than 300 millimetres long in any part can impair a driver’s vision, police say. The same goes for windshields with more than two cracks more than 150 millimetres long, or a rock chip more than 40 millimetres in diameter. The fine is $109. License plates: All vehicles in B.C. must have two license plates—one on the front and one on the back. The plates must be entirely visible so the letters and numbers can be read. The fine is $109 for a missing plate, or $230 for an illegible plate.

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serious risks given the time and a lack of supervision. Research has found teens spend an average of five hours online every day, and 66 per cent of them say their parents don’t need to know about their online activities. Further, 71 per cent admit they purposely hide their online activities from their parents, including deleting internet history or inappropriate videos. “Explain to them that there are people out there that may want to exploit them,” he said. Phone addiction is quickly mirroring alcohol and drug addiction, Laur noted, attributing it in part to what he called “FOMO,” or the fear of missing out. At the same time, companies are increasingly targeting youth as smartphones become a billion dollar industry. The devices have become more like mini-computers than phones, and it’s about finding balance when using technology, Laur said. “Compound the message. The kids call it nagging, that’s what it is,” he said. Kids have no right to privacy from their parents when online, and Laur provided a laundry list of phone apps and computer software parents can use to monitor activity and protect their home computers from malicious attacks. However, any sort of monitoring should not be done covertly, Laur stressed, as that will only model bad behaviour. “I want you to let them know you’re doing this. Be open with them,” he said. Laur writes frequently about youth and online safety at personalprotectionsystems.ca.

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The commission noted, however, that BC Hydro is working on an accelerated schedule, targeting a completion date of 2023, which could mean heavier spending early on. But again, it said it needed more information. The panel found it difficult to say whether the river diversion—which must be started between Sept. 1 and Oct. 1 in any given year when the river levels are lowest—is on schedule. It said missing the milestone would boost costs. BC Hydro estimated that a one-year project delay would cost $630 million, while auditing firm Deloitte LLP said the project could go up to 50 per cent over budget in its submissions to the commission. Unknown interest rates and possible underestimations on the cost of two major contracts that have not yet been awarded are other variables that could bump up the cost. The panel is asking for answers to its outstanding questions by Oct. 4. By the end of the year, the project will have cost $2.1 billion, it said. “In conclusion, the panel has identified numerous areas of information gaps which require supplemental evidence and analysis from B.C. Hydro and/or the public in order to make definitive and conclusive findings,” the

report said. The preliminary report, which will inform the province’s decision about whether to continue with construction, was conducted in six weeks at the request of Energy Minister Michelle Mungall shortly after the NDP took over the provincial government. When Mungall requested the review on Aug. 2, she said it would be used to determine whether Site C is in the public interest. She did not ask the commission to give any recommendations—or ask it to consider impacts on First Nation rights, the environment or agriculture, issues that have sparked strong opposition to the project. A final report from the commission is due Nov. 1. Mungall said Thursday that cabinet is watching the BCUC process closely. “Whatever the B.C. Utilities Commission advises at the end of the day, this government does have a tough decision to make,” Mungall said. “We respect that there are a lot of people whose lives are on hold,” she said. “We want to do this in a timely manner for all British Columbians.” The BCUC is holding public input sessions in Fort St. John on Oct. 1 and 2, and a First Nations input session Oct. 3. A public meeting will be held in Hudson’s Hope on Sept. 30. —Times Colonist

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The Addison's luxurious owners' suite ﬁlls an entire wing. Along with a huge walk-in closet, it boasts a large bathroom with curving lines, a spa tub, two basins, and a private toilet. Two more bedrooms, one of them ideal for a guest suite, are upstairs, as is a large bonus room. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. Doors in both bedrooms also open out onto a large covered veranda, great for relaxing in summer or simply enjoying the night air.

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Stepping through the lofty entry arch, you pass into a two-story foyer, naturally brightened by the high arched window over the door. A wide opening on the right leads into an elegant trayceilinged living room. The matching opening on the left ﬂows into a steppedceilinged dining room. A built-in buffet with a small sink is just across the hall.

Counters wrap around most of the kitchen, and there's more counter/work space on the central work island. An eating bar rims one side of it, and a roomy pantry is just around the corner. Basement and second ﬂoor stairs feed off of the kitchen. Laundry appliances are nearby, as is direct garage access.

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Dawson Creek band Scarlet Sway was named the winner of this year’s RocKIN The Peace battle of the bands, winning $1,500 and a spot in next year’s GrizFest lineup. The people’s choice winner was This Is The Silence, who got a giant cheque for $1,000. The other competing bands were Road Worn, Soundlife Statement, The Mechanical Botanicals, and The Boreal. Opening the show was last year’s winner, Travis the Farmer, and closing out the show was headlining act The Wild.

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The Lands File for this application is 8015739. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Charles Mercanti, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3415.Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to November 6, 2017. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca A Government decision for this application is expected on or after November 6, 2017.

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LEASE OF LAND In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of Fort St. John intends to lease land legally described as NE ¼ of Section 7, Township 84, Range 18, W6M Peace River District, Except Plans 23251 and PGP46295 with the civic address of 9169 Jones Subdivision to the New Totem Archery Club. The lease allows for the development and operation of an outdoor archery range and a permanent indoor facility.

Garden Bros Circus Thurs. Oct, 05, 2017 Show: 4:30 & 7:30pm Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre 5500, Old Alaska Hwy, Ft Nelson Brings an all new, fast paced; totally exciting show to town! You’ll see Nitro Motorcycle Cowboys; Worlds’ Funniest Clowns; Natalia, defying death on the 40’ swaying pole; Cossack Riders Human Slingshot; Acrobats, and so much more! It’s 11/2 hours of excitement and fun. More info at: gardenbroscircus.com

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Garden Bros Circus Wed. Oct, 04, 2017 Show: 4:30 & 7:30pm EnCana Events Centre 300 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek, BC An all new, fast paced; totally exciting show to town! You’ll see Nitro Motorcycle Cowboys; Worlds’ Funniest Clowns; Natalia, defying death on the 40’ swaying pole; Cossack Riders Human Slingshot; Acrobats, and so much more! It’s 11/2 hours of excitement and fun. More info at: gardenbroscircus.com

The Borderline Culture Foundation presents the first concert of the season: Stephen Fearing Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 Doors open at 7:00 pm (AB) Concert at 8:00 pm (AB). Tickets: $25 Advance or $30 Door at the DEMMITT COMMUNITY CENTRE (1/2mile South of Hwy 43 on RR 132) For Tickets and Information call: 780-356-2904 or go to www.borderlineculture.com

Uniglobe Travel is growing. Looking for a full time travel agent position. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. Computer skills a must. Drop off resume to 921 - 103 Ave. Downtown Dawson Creek.

KNIT NIGHT: Thursdays at Faking Sanity Cafe in Dawson Creek6:30 to 8:30 PM. Order of Eastern Star’s Annual Tea & Bazaar Saturday Oct. 21 1:00-3:00pm $5 per person Crafts, Baking Raffle Draw & Door Prizes Seniors Hall- 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek. Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek Fantasy Hockey Pool 2017-2018 Registration deadline is October 3, 2017 Are you ready? Hockey season is so close we can smell it. Join the Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek Fantasy Hockey Pool and help us raise some money for our Community Projects in Dawson Creek. Pick up your entries at the Mirror Newspaper or call 250-219-7762 SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca

Inquiries regarding this lease of land may be directed to Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at (250) 787-8153 by October 6, 2017.

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The Applicant, The Canadian Brew House (Fort St. John) Ltd., located at Unit #104, 9203 - 100th Street in Fort St. John, has applied for a Liquor Primary Licence for the restaurant which seats 298 patrons. The application includes a request for Family Food Service to permit minors in the establishment from opening until 10:00 p.m. when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Minors will be prohibited from the establishment during adult entertainment or licensed gaming events.

Financial Assistant - Our client, a large oil and gas company, are currently seeking a temporary Financial Assistant to join their team for approx. 4 months. This is a full time position, Monday - Friday, located in the Fort St. John, BC. Duties will include time management, invoice processing and accounts receivable billing. Applicants should have good time management skills and knowledge of SAP. 2-3 years of work experience and advance computer skills are preferred. A valid Drivers License and post secondary education are also needed. Accounts Payable Clerk - Do you have good experience with accounts payable and have excellent computer skills? Are you a team player? Then this may be the position for you! Our clients, a large corporation in Fort St. John, BC, are looking for a full-time accounts payable clerk. Duties will include collecting vendor statements, PO data entry and other duties as assigned. Candidates should have excellent customer service skills, be detail oriented, organized, have excellent time management skills and be able to work with minimum supervision. Administrator - Our client, a large oil and gas corporation, is currently seeking an Integrity Administrator to cover a Mat Leave. These clients are well known in the oil and gas industry and have a busy office, so the ideal candidate will have great multitasking and organizational skills. As an Integrity Administrator, your duties will mainly be up keeping and creating spreadsheets, data entry, and assisting the Integrity team when needed. This position is located in Fort St. John and is to be filled immediately. 10139 101 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4 | p. 250.785.8367 | f. 250.785.4795 | www.macenna.com

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Ha Hea Enterprises Inc, dba Redwood Esso 10216-100St, Box 30, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 Job Title: Convenience Store/Gas Station Clerk N0C 6421 (3 positions Available) Duties: Assisting customers. Conducting sales by cash register (cash, debit, credit transactions). Monitoring inventory levels. Assist in display of merchandise. Stocking and maintaining product shelves. Requirements: Prior retail experience is an asset. Secondary School or equivalent. Salary & Benefits: $12.50/hour, Subsidizing housing, 10 days paid holidays. Permanent-Full-time position (40 hours per week) Location of work: Redwood Esso Station at 10216-100St, Taylor BC How to Apply: By Fax: 250-789-3195 By Email: redwoodesso@hotmail.com Lodge Motor Inn requires front desk staff and housekeepers. For details call 250-7824837 LOOKING TO HIRE!! Anyone interested in inserting flyers into The Dawson Creek Mirror 1 Day Per Week. Please Drop Off Resume at The Mirror Paper, 901100 Ave, Dawson Creek, or call Tanis at 250-782-4772 or 250782-4888 for More Information. Northwinds Lodge requires live-in manager. For details call 250782-9181

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Nanny/Live-in Caregiver required for 4 children ages 8, 6, 3, & 5 months. Full-Time Livein only. Duties include: Care for the younger children at home. Make beds and do laundry. Light house cleaning. Working hours 8am-4pm Monday-Friday Weekends off. $10.25/hr or $1640/mth. Must speak English. Related Experience necessary. Prefer high school graduate or someone with higher education and/or caregiver training. Call 250219-2291/250-4679112 or email: salverene01@yahoo.com

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The applicant currently holds a Food Primary Licence (#307348) at the restaurant that would be cancelled upon issuance of a Liquor Primary Licence by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. Under the Food Primary Licence, the permitted hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 2:00 am however the restaurant is currently open from 11:00 am to 2:00 am, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 am to 2:00 am on Saturday and Sunday. The applicant’s intent is to maintain the current hours of operation.

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Thursday at 9:30 amNew Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St.-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Phone: Mary Kidd at 250-782-6628 for info.

“Better at Home is looking for Volunteers who can help local seniors by driving them to shop or to appointments. Please Call 250782-2341 or stop in to the Better at Home office in the Co-op Mall.

SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm

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The South Peace Seniors Association invite everyone to come and celebrate Seniors Day with us. September 30th starting at 10:00 am. 1101 McKellar Ave. Dawson Creek. Morning Coffee, Social Time, Lunch, Music, Display Tables, Short Entertaining Talks on the History of Our Hall and Dawson Creek.

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Save the Dates July 13, 5:00 pm to July 15, 2017 at 3:30 pm for the 24rd 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 2018 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 Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

This lease is a 20 year term commencing on April 1, 2018 and terminating on March 31, 2038.

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Karyn Guy and Brenna Adamson of the Fort St. John Film Society were invited to attend the gala events at the Toronto International Film Festival and jumped at the chance. They have been directors of the Fort St John Film Society for the past five years and love to share their passion of films with the people of Fort St. John. Their goal is to bring new, independent and innovative films to the north and offer another alternative to film entertainment. ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTO

Above: Peace Gallery North artist-in-residence Laurie Yates works on a painting on Sept. 21.

Right: Amanda Cox, manager of No Frills presented Tana Millner, Executive Director of the Child Development Centre with a cheque for $3416 from money raised during their “Give a Little Help a Lot” campaign.

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Peace (pēs) Noun. Freedom from disturbance; tranquility; a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended, by treaty, law, or custom. Above, the Peace River valley simmers and slowly changes colour under a beautiful autumn sun on Sept. 23.

Weekend art auction supports programming and bursaries Aleisha Hendry ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Supporting visual art in the community is the prime goal of the Peace Arts Gallery Society’s annual fundraising event. The 34th annual Art Auction supports an array of arts and cultural programs and initiatives in Fort St. John. “It’s to support all things visual and cultural in the community,” said Peace Gallery North co-ordinator, Lisa MacLean. “Initially it was set up to support Peace Gallery

North, but since then it’s expanded into supporting other initiatives such as Let’s Art and other community art initiatives, and giving bursaries to art students.” The majority of work up for both the live and silent auctions are from Peace Region artists, with a few pieces by artists from further away, but still have connections to the Peace. “We’ve been very lucky over the years that the artists have been very, very supportive of us,” said MacLean. There will be about 30 to 40 pieces for the live auction, and the remaining work will

go to the silent auction and other raffles. There are numerous paintings, photographs, fibre works, and even some reclaimed wood pieces currently on display at Peace Gallery North that will be available at the auction. MacLean encourages everyone interested in attending the event to check out the preview to see if any piece catches their eye. The preview show will be on display until Sept. 29. Art Auction 34 takes place Sept. 30 at the Pomeroy Hotel. For more information, call 250-785-1992.

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However, that’s only a shortterm solution when projected growth is expected to rise. The airport looked at different scenarios that are dependent on the region’s economy. The first is optimistic, where all proposed projects go through and

everything is thriving; the second is pessimistic, where projects are cancelled and no new projects move forward; and the third is middle-of-theroad approach. The airport is working on a plan for 2023 that would see administration offices, car

rental agents, and the café moved in order to expand the hold room at one end and have more bag drop areas at the other end, Whalley said. An expansion like this would allow the airport to bring in 400,000 annual passengers. Expansion would also allow

more departure gates, rather than have airlines use the single gate they do now. Other areas that will need attention are runway rehabilitation to replace aging infrastructure, development of runway end safety areas that meet regulatory standards, and

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Lyndsay Rogers drops a putt at Lakepoint as part of the Child Development’s Centre’s 10th annual golf tournament on Sept. 23. The tournament raised $29,615 for the centre’s Families Connect program, launched last October to provide training for parents and their children experiencing severe trauma and other challenges. “It helps the parent be able to provide that supportive relationship with their children,” executive director Tana Millner says. The 12-week program is offered free to up to 15 families a year. It costs $60,000 a year to run and is completely self-supported without government funding. Also pictured: Curtis Rogers, Ron Mitchell, and Lyndse Campbell.

Huskies dominate exhibition series DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Fort St. John Huskies came out snarling in their first two exhibition games of the season last weekend, netting 17 goals and skating away with two wins against the St. Paul Canadiens. The Huskies beat the Canadiens 8-0 Sept. 23 and 9-4 Sept. 24 in the twogame home series at North Peace Arena. “We’re really trying to accomplish a few things that we’ve been working on and a lot of those things came out tonight,” said Huskies coach Todd AlexDILLON GIANCOLA PHOTO ander, noting puck control was top of Jacob Lang beats his defender down the ice on his way to scoring one of his three goals on Sept. 23 mind for the team. in the Huskies’ 9-0 win against the St. Paul Canadiens. The lopsided affair should be taken The Huskies fired 114 shots on net few times we got in trouble because we with a grain of salt, but it was about as throughout the weekend, while allow- made some bad passes but we’ll clean effective a start as a team can have. Jacob Lang skated away from the ing the Canadiens to fire off just 48 of those up, and we definitely want to do a better job on our forecheck,” he said. weekend with a hat trick, while Nolan their own in two games. Looking ahead, the Huskies begin Still, the team needs to focus on its Legace recorded four assists. Goalies Jonathan Bateman and Tavis Viens forecheck and passing moving for- their regular season Sept. 30 in Sexsmith against the Vipers. both looked sharp between the pipes, ward, Alexander said. “We need to clean some of our The home opener will be Oct. 6 while new net minder Brody Greggain passes up on the back end, there’s a against the Beaverlodge Blades. saw ice time as well.

NPSS Jr. Girls return home golden from Whitecourt DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The NPSS junior girls volleyball team won gold at a tournament in Whitecourt Sept. 22 and 23 and crowned the tier two champions. This is big for the junior girls, as it is usually the senior girls that do the best, according to Matthew Lynn, NPSS athletic director. This follows the junior girls strong showing at the Big Red Tournament in Grande Prairie Sept. 16 to 17,

where they held their own, losing in the quarterfinals at a primarily senior girls tournament. “They worked hard and are coming together as a team which was their purpose this tournament,” said Lynn after Big Red. The junior girls will try to repeat their success at the Junior Renegade tournament in Spirit River Sept. 29. The senior girls finished first in their pool at Whitecourt, but lost in the

knockout rounds. The senior girls team had a similar fate at Big Red, finishing second in their pool, but losing out in the quarterfinals. The boys senior volleyball team is busy practicing, but does not have any tournaments yet. NPSS also has other sports returning besides volleyball, such as soccer and cross country. The boys soccer team went to Prince George to play in the Westside

Warriors tournament Sept. 22 and 23. They finished third, and Nathan Wiseman was named MVP of their final game. Next up for NPSS soccer is a tournament in Kamloops Sept. 27 to 29. It will be a tough challenge against strong teams from the south. The cross country team began practicing this week, and had its first run at the Fish Creek Community Forest on Sept. 25.

igh school sports—it brings back memories of acne, getting picked on in the locker room, and doing much of the picking on. It represents girl troubles and being somewhat in shape and bus rides to other small dive towns. Basically, high school sports are the best. It was surely the highlight of my athletic career, that one year I was named MVP of Boyle’s basketball team at a tournament in Two Hills. I will never forget the details. I was pretty much angrier and whinier than everyone else on my team and the people who chose the award rightfully took that for competitive passion. Just don’t ask my teammates. High school sports are once again up and rolling at North Peace Secondary. Volleyball is back, as is cross country and soccer. I have fond memories of all three. However, I never actually played volleyball, I just remember the atmosphere around tournaments. There’s nothing like it—people everywhere, music playing, obnoxious boys yelling too much, and girls thinking they’re cool setting balls in the hallway. I did take part in cross country. I was good at running long distances, but absolutely hated it. I liked it mostly because it meant a day off from school, and sometimes you got to stay overnight at hotels, which is every teenage kid’s dream. I remember watching Terminator 3 on that trip, which is not what every teenager is dreaming about on an overnight school trip. But cross country also instills a sense of discipline and accomplishment. It might be the most positive high school sport in that regard, boosting an athlete’s self esteem no matter how serious they are about the sport. I can look back at the races I ran and feel positive and proud about them, in a way I can’t about a game of basketball. Then there’s soccer, a sport with which I have a love-hate relationship. Hate, because as a young kid in Boyle, soccer came along and then nobody wanted to play baseball and I never got to pursue my dream of being a left fielder. Maybe if I played ball my whole life I’d actually have an arm. Instead, I have medium-grade soccer skills. I scored four goals one year, which is probably not something anyone should remember as much as I have. I do love the sport though, because as an adult I love to follow it, both the MLS and internationally. There’s nothing as awesome as the World Cup and UEFA Champions League. Soccer is one of those sports in high school that everyone who is semi-athletic does just to do something and be around their friends. Plus it doesn’t cost much. So yes, high school sports are great, and I miss my time playing them. But I look forward to covering them this school season, and discovering talented athletes and special stories that are just waiting to be found. Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News. Email him at sports@ahnfsj.ca

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More than 100 runners took in the annual run across the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in Hudson’s Hope last weekend. On Sept. 24, 124 registered runners took part in the Hope for Health Society’s That Dam Run, a 10mile trail run and fivekilometre road run at the dam. “We had a cut-off for 150, because with having to transport everyone to the far side (of the dam), it can be a bit of a strain,” said Hope for Health

president Bill Lindsay. “Especially if the weather’s cool, they don’t want to be over there, waiting for an hour and stiffening up.” Sponsored by Northern Health, Hope for Health is a Hudson’s Hope based organization that promotes wellbeing and physical fitness. It’s also responsible for a number of related initiatives, such as cooking classes that teach people how to prepare healthy meals. “This is our big event of the year, and we’ve done it for four years now,” Lindsay said. “We started off with

a 10-mile distance, crossing the dam. It’s about half on pavement and half through the bush and gravel road,” Lindsay said, adding that a five-kilometre run was added to include people having trouble with the original distance of 10 miles. The run has proved to be very popular, with many comparing it to the Emperor’s Challenge, a similar run held every year in Tumbler Ridge. “We’re looking forward to next year and hopefully there’ll be a good turnout again.”

Cadets shooting to impress at 2020 Winter Games Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

With the B.C. Winter Games headed to Fort St. John in 2020, local army cadets have their sights set on sending a team to compete in the biathlon. That’s just one activity the club will focus on heavily as it begins its new season. “We’re really focusing on our biathlon team and developing a squad there in hopes that they can compete,” said Ken Lane, a supply officer and expedition training instructor with the group. The cadets have already begun their expedition season, going canoeing on Sept. 16 and

mountain biking on Sept. 23. They will be going on expeditions throughout the year, such as winter camping, where they learn to build shelters and how to survive in the cold, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing, among others. Cadets meet every Wednesday at the Legion, and have shooting practice Fridays with their marksmanship team. There’s no cost to becoming a cadet and no obligation to join the military, Lane said. “We try to give them some life skills that will do them well with whatever they decide to do in life, and give them that self confidence and teamwork,” said Lane. “That’s the long term goal.”

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The Presidents Cup is a tournament that matches a United States team against an International Team representing the rest of the world less Europe, which competes against the U.S. in a similar but considerably Defending: United States older event, the Ryder Cup. The format of the event is also drawn from the Ryder Cup, consisting of twelve players per side and a non-playing captain. On the first day, six matches of foursomes will be played. On the second day, six matches of four-ball will be played. On the third day, five matches of foursomes will be played in the morning and five matches of four-ball will be played in the afternoon. On the fourth and final day, twelve singles matches will be played. Liberty National Golf Club Jersey City, N.J. 7,328 yards, Par 71

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Xander Schauffele closed Tournament Results out his final round 2-under 1. Xander Schauffele Score: -12 68 by swirling in a 3-foot Earnings: $1,575,000 birdie putt for a one-shot 2. Justin Thomas Score: -11 victory over Justin Thomas in the Earnings: $945,000 TOUR Championship on Sunday. Player Score Earnings -10 $511,875 “My hands were shaking so much,” T-3. Russell Henley T-3. Kevin Kisner -10 $511,875 Schauffele said. “I’m still kind of in shock.” Schauffele, a 23-year-old rookie from San Diego who was worried about keeping his PGA Tour card just over three months ago, became the first PGA Tour rookie to win the TOUR Championship since it began in 1987.

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Justin Thomas became the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup champion Network on Sunday. It was no surprise GOLF to anyone who saw him power GOLF NBC his way to scoring records, his first major at NBC the PGA Championship and more PGA Tour victories than any other golfer this season. Golf Trivia Five shots behind to start the final round and needing to play well to have a shot at the FedEx When was the only time the International Cup, he nearly won the Tour Championship team defeated the United States team with two late birdies, only for his 25-foot birdie in the Presidents Cup? on the 18th snap hard to the left in front of the a) 2003 c) 1998 cup. Thomas won the $10 million bonus, along b) 2000 d) 1994 with second-place prize money of $945,000 Answer: c) The International team defeated the that pushed him over $10 million for the year to win the money title. United States team in 1998, 20 1/2 - 11 1/2. President’s Cup Day Time Thu, 9/28 1:00pm-6:00pm Fri, 9/29 11:30am-6:00pm Sat, 9/30 8:00am-6:00pm Sun, 10/1 12:00pm-6:00pm

Lessons from the Golf Pro One of the hardest shots that a player has is making the proper contact with chip shots. It seems like the shot is either a flub shot or we will send the chip screaming past the hole. With the proper setup and technique, you should be able to master a shot that is quite difficult to accomplish. The first step in a proper chip shot is to open you stance up at your feet and your shoulders. Place the ball back a bit in your stance, because you are going to go from a high backswing down to the ball in a quick amount of time, resulting in a descending blow. One of the last keys to remember is that you do not want to have a huge followthrough once you make contact with the ball. Having a short and low followthrough will provide the right amount of contact to make a good shot more times than not.

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Xander Schauffele Turned Professional: 2015 World Ranking: 66th FedEx Cup Ranking: 3rd PGA Tour Wins: 2

2017 FedEx Cup Final Standings

1) Justin Thomas 3,000 pts. / 12 top tens

2) Jordan Spieth 2,340 pts. / 12 top tens

3) Xander Schauffele 2,151 pts. / 4 top tens

4) Dustin Johnson 1,720 pts. / 8 top tens

5) Jon Rahm

1,620 pts. / 11 top tens FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Marc Leishman 1,441 7) Rickie Fowler 1,253 8) Hideki Matsuyama 1,093 9) Justin Rose 1,080 10) Brooks Koepka 1,040

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Local Sports

Lone Wolf repeats as interclub champs

Gymnastics club looks to keep momentum going

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With golf season winding down and the calendar hurtling towards October, the Interclub Championship wrapped up its season with an event at Fort St. John Links Sept. 18. The golf clubs in the area compete with each other to win the championship belt, and this year Lone Wolf repeated as winners. Lone Wolf had a nine-point lead over Farmington going into the final event, and Farmington wasn’t able to close the gap. They finished second again this year. Lone Wolf General Manager Dave Callum said he’s excited to see renewed enthusiasm for these events lately. “Our members come out in full force to these events, it’s a point of pride for our club,” Callum said. “I can hardly wait for the 2018 season.” There were five events where the club members played to earn point for their respective course. supplied photo It began at Lone Wolf in June, Lakepoint in July, Farmington and Moberly Lake in August, before Members of Lone Wolf Golf Club with the interclub championship belt on Sept. 18 at Fort St. John Links. the final event at the Links.

New season full of changes for Inconnu Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Steve Carson’s voice was full of enthusiasm as he discussed the upcoming swimming season. Carson, the head coach of the Inconnu Swim Club is in his second year at the position, and is poised to make changes to better the club this year. He just came back from the B.C. Swim Coaches Association Conference in Whistler, which went Sept. 21 to 24. There, famous coaches of the U.S. Olympic team, including Eddie Bush, gave presentations on how to coach a

club with Olympic- calibre athletes. While Inconnu doesn’t have that calibre currently, the commitment and behind the scenes look at what it takes to achieve that quality of club interests Carson. “They show you what it takes to get there and what it takes to maintain that sort of ability, and there was points you could take away the whole time,” Carson said. “It’s all about taking away what I can adapt in a smaller community.” Some lessons from the conference that Carson is planning on working on this year include team unity

in an individual-based sport, professionalism as it relates to coaching, being proactive in the community, and internal competition. But perhaps the biggest idea was that of changing routines and practice programs around 25 per cent each year. While the club swam really well the first half of last season, “with everyone taking off time left, right and centre,” things faded in the second half, Carson said. He plans to change things up so that doesn’t happen this season. See INCONNU on B4

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The North Peace Gymnastics Association is looking to keep building momentum as it heads into its new season. The club held its annual general meeting inside its brand new facility on 95 Avenue Sept. 24. The club is in healthy shape financially, netting $109,000 in revenues last year. The club will be looking to repeat that this year, as the cost of moving to a new building and buying new and improved equipment has been very expensive. Financial details of the new building were not discussed. The entire board of directors will return for the upcoming season, as well as two new board members. Positions, including president and treasurer, will be decided at a future meeting. The club has also received two grants that will go towards buying foam for the new foam pit. The foam pit, which the athletes can practice tumbling into, is one of the exciting new features of the new gym, along with the trampoline area. There will be construction on the site for another two weeks, but the gym is now open for open sessions, with practices to begin shortly. One issue that was raised was whether or not the club could have a competitive boys program. However, the interest is not enough at this point for the NPGA to take on the cost of running a new program. The next board meeting will be held Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.

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2017 Standings NASCAR Playoffs

Xfinity Series Top Ten Points

1) Martin Truex Jr.

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Location: Dover, Del. Date: Oct. 1st, 2:00 p.m. TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Brad Keselowski Last Year’s Winner: Martin Truex Jr.

Dover International Speedway

Driver 1) Justin Allgaier 1) Cole Custer 3) Elliott Sadler 4) Daniel Hemric 5) William Byron 6) Brennan Poole 7) Matt Tifft 8) Ryan Reed 9) Brendan Gaughan 10) Blake Koch

Points: 2149

2) Kyle Larson Points: 2125

3) Kyle Busch Points: 2119

4) Brad Keselowski Points: 2106

5) Denny Hamlin Points: 2088

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6) Matt Kenseth Shape: Oval Distance: 1.0 miles Turns / Straights: 24º / 9º

Points: 2087

7) Jimmie Johnson Points: 2076

8) Ryan Blaney Points: 2070

8) Chase Elliott Points: 2070

10) Kevin Harvick Points: 2069

11) Jamie McMurray Points: 2053

12) Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Several NASCAR team owners and executives have said they wouldn’t want anyone in their organizations to protest during the national anthem. Hall of Fame driver Richard Petty’s sentiments took it a step further. “Anybody that don’t stand up for the anthem oughta be out of the country. Period,” Petty said. “What got ‘em where they’re at? The United States.” When asked if a protester at Richard Petty Motorsports would be fired, Petty said, “You’re right.”

Racing Trivia

Points: 2044

12) Austin Dillon 14) Ryan Newman

In the last 20 races at Dover International Speedway, which driver has the most wins?

15) Kurt Busch

a) Matt Kenseth b) Jimmie Johnson

Points: 2044 Points: 2043

Points: 2027

c) Kyle Busch d) Kevin Harvick

Answer : b) In the last 20 races at Dover International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson has 8 wins.

This week’s race is the third in the NASCAR Playoffs and the final race of the Challenger Round. The top 12 drivers will continue onto the Contender Round. On a lazy Fall afternoon in 1985, 22,000 people watched as Harry Gant, driving the Mach 1 Chevrolet, won NASCAR’s Delaware 500 at Dover International Speedway. Now, those 1985 grandstands have been replaced by a more modern steel and concrete edifice, seating more than 140,000 race fans. Twice a year, they pack the stands for NASCAR tripleheader weekends featuring the Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and Cup series.

Points 2057 2057 2055 2052 2051 2047 2036 2034 2026 2025

16) Kasey Kahne Points: 2023

Last Weekend’s Race: Kyle Busch won the ISM Connect 300 Kyle Busch didn’t need a smokescreen to win Sunday’s ISM Connect 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He simply had to drive through it. Emerging unscathed through a cloud of smoke on the backstretch on the final lap of the second stage, Busch, the polesitter, took control of the race at the halfway point and beat Kyle Larson to the finish line by 2.641 seconds. In winning for the third time this season, the third time at Loudon and the 41st time in his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career, Busch led 187 of 300 laps at the 1.058-mile track and locked up a spot in the Round of 12. After the race Busch said, “We ran up front all day long, we executed, we did what we were supposed to do, and it’s awesome to win here in the Granite State in front of these fans.”

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Local Sports

Predators faceoff against rivals this weekend

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With a strong defence and great speed, the Northeast B.C. Predators midget team is eager to get to work on improving its offence. “Things are pretty good, we are great on the defensive end and are trying to improve our scoring chances,” said Rob Larson, head coach. There are nine returning players this year, and seven rookies—some of them new to female hockey and others new to the Predators midget team. Returning for a second season, the team has been busy to finish off the month. Last weekend, from Sept. 22 to 24, the Predators were in Calgary for the midget AA Calgary Fire Starter tournament. It’s a tournament where many of the top female AA teams in Alberta come together, and it serves as a good barometer for where a team is at competitively. The Predators failed to win a game, but kept the shots close. They lost the first game 3-1 to the Lloydminster Steelers, with Madison Fell being named player of the game for the Predators. The second game was a 9-1 loss to Calgary Fire Red. Payton Bowen was player of the game. The final game, despite only being outshot 28 to 26, was a tough 8-0 loss against the Lethbridge Cyclones. Bailey Wollen was named player of the game. The Predators attended the tournament last year and were excited to return. According to head coach Rob Larson, the Predators were good last year for a

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first-year team, and were competitive at provincials. “We had gradual improvement as the year went on, and we’re starting at a higher point this year,” Larson said. Coming up this weekend, the Predators host Williams Lake for two games. They play at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30 and 9 a.m. Oct. 1 at the North Peace Arena. The Predators played them three times last year, losing twice by one goal

and tying the other. “We’ll see them for five games before provincials, and by the time it’s all done there will be a good rivalry,” Larson said. “It’s good because they’re one of the better teams at provincials.” Looking ahead, Larson is excited about the momentum around the team, and for the new girls to experience provincials and the higher level of competition.

10-mile Men’s 1. Miles Bason 2. Kurtis Lindsay 3. Eric Parent Fort St. John Huskies Vs St. Paul Canadiens Sept. 23 8-0 Huskies Sept. 24 9-4 Huskies First regular season game: Sept. 30 Huskies @ Sexsmith Vipers, 8 p.m.

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Carson is most excited for a potential trip to a couple meets in California this year. The Far Western meet in Southern California at the end of July is one meet that high-end athletes could qualify for, and Carson hopes to find a secondary meet to

send down a group of 12 to 20 kids. It will result in extra fundraising this year to make the trip attainable. “As soon as I said the word California, the eyes and ears of the kids perked up quickly.” Heading into the year, the

club is down in registration numbers. Carson created room in the schedule this year to have more seven- to nine -year-old swimmers, but so far the numbers have not been there. He said the goal is to have 115 kids this year.

To register a child, visit www. inconnuswimteam.com. The club will begin practicing at the beginning of October when the North Peace Leisure Pool opens for the year. The first meet Inconnu will attend is in Grande Prairie Nov. 3 to 5.

Beatton Community 4-H Club Report Club Report: by Harlan Giesbrecht

might see some of these classic games:

In June, our club did a poker ride fundraiser. Participants pay for a “hand”, or several, and then ride their horses along a marked trail to checkpoints where they draw a chip to determine what card they get. Points are tallied up at the end for the best hands, just like in poker. Katherine Ross was generous enough to allow our 4-H club to hold the poker ride on her ranch property, so riders had an amazing view of valleys, forests and fields during the poker ride. Lots of people turned out and the weather was great! Calvin Jarratt, Katherine Ross and Angela Kosick were our winners. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported our club through the poker ride and concession! I know I had a really good time riding Shooter on the trail ride! Our club also had a very exciting couple of days at 4-H achievement days in early July. A huge thank you to our judges, Tory Nelson and Lindsay Wood for scoring the horse show and obstacle challenge portions of our achievement days, and also to Summersend Balance for putting on a Cloverbud Clinic which allowed the youngest members of our club to learn to do by doing with their own horses over the weekend! Our club won the Best Barn for the bard decoration competition, which was very exciting for us! I loved achievement days, and something really good happened at achievement days…my mom and dad bought me Copper, my next horse project for my first year as a junior! Club Activities: By. Aurora Lea Have you ever heard of a gymkhana? If not or if so, many of our 4-H members have gone to one, including me and Harlan. Basically, gymkhanas are where people bring their horses and ride through different games and get placed just like in a show. In gymkhanas you are looking for speed and are placed based on your time. Most times the people who place get money, or prizes like in horse show. Gymkhanas are pretty exciting to watch, if you go to a gymkhana you

• Barrel racing: This is where there are 3 barrels placed in a cloverleaf pattern and the horse and rider must go around the three barrels as fast as they can.

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• Poles: In Poles there are 6 poles in a line down the arena and you and your horse goes up one side and weaving down then weaving up then running your horse down the other side of the poles. • Keyhole: Is where there’s a circle drawn with flour that you run your horse up to the circle and turn inside the circle and you run back to the gate. Other Fun Gymkhana Events may include: • Relay: Where you get paired in teams of two. There are four poles set out in a square. The first person has a shovel or a small object and runs on the horse around the four poles and passes the object over to the other person. That person runs around the poles and once the second person runs across the line the run is finished. • Rescue Race: First you get to choose your partner. One person is riding the horse the other is on the ground. The rider runs the horse up the arena and grabs the ground person who is waiting at the other end. The ride throws him/her on to the horse and runs back down to the gate. • Litter Patrol: You choose a team of four (you, person1, person2, person3). There are four buckets in a pile on the ground one person of the team gets a wooden rod with a hook on the end. That person runs up to the pile and grabs a bucket with the wooden pole and runs it to a barrel. The rider drops the bucket into the barrel and runs back, passes the wooden pole to the next person who does the same as does the rest of the people on the team. This is done all on horse-back. The team with the best time wins.

Club Members at the North Peace Fall Fair Light Horse Show

Club Members at our Poker Ride

Club Members at 2017 Achievement Days

Club Members at the Cecil Lake Gymkhana

Community 4-H Club. My family has a small farm with horses, chickens, ducks, geese, quail, sheep, goats, and pigs. I have been riding horses since I was three. I love to trail ride, and I’d like to learn more about roping. I chose the 4-H horse project because I want to learn more about training and raising horses. I lost my best horse, Pixie this fall, and the old horse my parents gave me after that. Jewels was really old and died right before Christmas. So, this year for Christmas, my parents surprised me with a new horse named Shooter! Shooter is fast, he’s really tall, and I’m teaching him to go over obstacles. I can’t wait to use Shooter in 4-H! This year I was elected as the junior reporter for our 4-H club. I’m really excited to share news about our 4-H club this year. Until then I plan to follow the 4-H motto, “Learn to do by doing.”

Hi, my name is Aurora Lea. I am in grade 5, and this is my 3rd year in Beatton Community 4-H. I live in the corner of Montney on a small farm with horses, dogs, and cats. I chose to be in 4-H horse project this year because I want to learn some more things that I have some trouble doing. I’m lending my horse that I used last year to Harlan’s sister, Alexa because her little Shetland pony has a lot of pony attitude. I got a new horse named Kahlua. She is the sweetest thing you will ever see but she has some spunky attitude. I can’t wait to learn more and teach Kahlua in 4-H! I plan to follow the 4-H motto: “Learn To Do By Doing” for the rest of year! I was elected the Sr. Club Reporter and I am really exited to write for you all every month.

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Arts & Culture

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Randolph Smyth and Blair Scott look at a map of Northern B.C. and wonder how on earth a road will be built during a rehearsal for The Alcan Craze of ‘42.

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There was bitter cold, heavy blankets, and even a little romance during the construction of the Alaska Highway—at least in this version of it. The Alcan Craze of ’42 is coming to the North Peace Cultural Centre and provides an at-times humourous look at the lives of the people living in and around Fort St. John in 1942, and how the arrival of American soldiers and heavy duty machinery looked from their perspective. Director Michael Armstrong has done a great job on expanding writer Deb Butler’s original script, according to the cast. “He’s taken something that could be a little bit dry, because there’s a lot of facts… and he’s just breathed so much life and energy into it with dynamic moving scenes and demonstrating things with multimedia and music and different groups scenes. He’s really pumped the entertainment factor of a historical piece right up,”

said Bronwyn Hall, who plays a trapper named Rose, as well as the newsperson. The bulk of the play takes place in the Hudson’s Bay Company trading post at old Fort St. John, which sees a steady stream of locals, soldiers, and First Nations stopping in to trade, have a drink, or just warm up from the -40 C weather. One of those folks is Mac, played by Randolph Smyth, a surveyor who is constantly announcing what’s going on outside the trading post as the road is being built. “Michael told me I should play him like a frustrated orator, so the ham is thick enough to cut with a knife,” said Smyth. Kevin Smith takes on the role of Tommy, a Peace Region farm boy who lands a job driving his truck along the road as it’s built. “He likes to enjoy a drink or two,” said Smith. Hall’s character Rose is a historically accurate character based on a real person, which she has enjoyed playing. “It’s been pretty fantastic, because the nature of the

town and women in that era were really starting to contribute to society in more traditional masculine roles,” said Hall. “For Rose, it’s just Fort St. John’s version of that; she’s out in the bush, holding her own against sergeants and bears, and whatever else is out there.” There are a few names in the show that many will recognize. Smyth also plays Dr. Garnet Kearney, while Smith also plays John Beatton. “I try to be straight-laced with him,” said Smith. The show has plenty of Peace Region locations, names and people that residents are sure to recognize, including the Peace River Block News, the Halfway River band, and the Condill to name a few. “There’s some really good moments, both some serious stuff and then some goof around stuff, so I think it’s a good combination,” said Smith. The Alcan Craze of ’42 runs Sept. 29 and 30, and Oct. 5, 6, and 7 at the North Peace Cultural Centre. For more information, call 250-785-1992.

Tell us a story Fort St. John author Ronnie Roberts reads a passage from her latest novel, Lost Sentinel, at Peace Gallery North on Sept. 22. Lost Sentinel is a post-apocalypic science fiction story that is part one of a trilogy Roberts is currently writing. Aleisha Hendry Photo

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Classical quartet Intermezzo, featuring Stephen Kowalski on bassoon, Tanya Braun on the viola, Nancy Gullason on clarinet, and Sandra Gunn on the flute, perform at Peace Gallery North on Sept. 22.

Preserving summer year round

eople have been drying food in the sun for a very long time. Dehydrated fruit from branches, bushes, trees, and plants have always been a source of nutrients in the lean winter months. Before cooking on fire and with basic stone tools, people used the sun to dry and cure foods, herbs, vegetables, grains, and meat. The sun’s rays even helped produce building materials like lumbers, straw, clay, and mortar. Drying directly in the sun adds hints of brown sugar and toasted nut to the flavours of veggies. It kills bacteria by drying the surface moisture, quickly limiting potential growth. Drying is one of the oldest, safest and simplest ways to preserve food. Sun-drying veggies, even when cut into smaller pieces, takes up to three good, sunny days. You only need to dry the produce enough for an initial bake of the outer surface. The product can be taken inside or covered for the night. The first three days of sun develops and sets the flavours and skin. Wind is necessary too, as the sun’s ultraviolet rays can actually burn or over dry your product. In Fort St. John’s late summer, slightly windy, sunny days are perfect for drying. Spend some time in the fall sun and get more work done with less energy. Sun-drying vegetables also adds colourful flavours and textures to classic sauces. SUN DRIED SWEET PEPPER AND TOMATO MARINARA FOR A SUMMER SEAFOOD PASTA HOROSCOPE HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) People will notice you today, People will notice you today, but it’s good news. Bosses and but it’s good news. Bosses and authority types are impressed authority types are impressed with your charm and ambition. with your charm and ambition. Use this to your advantage! Use this to your advantage! TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) This is the perfect day to make This is the perfect day to make travel plans for a vacation travel plans for a vacation or a pleasure cruise. Social or a pleasure cruise. Social diversions, sports events and diversions, sports events and playful times with children will playful times with children will please you. please you. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) This is a strong day for This is a strong day for important discussions about important discussions about mortgages, laws or financial mortgages, laws or financial support for your family or home. support for your family or home. Don’t be afraid to ask for what Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. you want. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Relationships with partners Relationships with partners and close friends, as well as and close friends, as well as members of the general public, members of the general public, are cordial and warm today. are cordial and warm today. People will be happy to talk to People will be happy to talk to you. you. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) This is a good day for business This is a good day for business and commerce. Don’t hesitate to and commerce. Don’t hesitate to act on your moneymaking ideas. act on your moneymaking ideas. It’s also a profitable day for you It’s also a profitable day for you on the job. Well done! on the job. Well done! VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Because this is a playful, creative Because this is a playful, creative day, those of you who work in day, those of you who work in the arts or the entertainment the arts or the entertainment world will be productive. Your world will be productive. Your imagination is strong and you imagination is strong and you are enthusiastic! are enthusiastic!

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Family discussions will go Family discussions will go well today. This is a good well today. This is a good time to discuss how to make time to discuss how to make improvements to your home improvements to your home scene. scene. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Writers, actors and those in sales Writers, actors and those in sales and marketing will do well and marketing will do well today, because you are in comtoday, because you are in command of your words. All your mand of your words. All your communications will be strong communications will be strong and focused. and focused. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) This is a good moneymaking This is a good moneymaking day. Look for ways to improve day. Look for ways to improve your income or make a little your income or make a little money on the side. If shopping, money on the side. If shopping, you also might be pleased with you also might be pleased with what you purchase. what you purchase. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Today the Moon is in your sign, Today the Moon is in your sign, dancing nicely with Venus and dancing nicely with Venus and Mars. This means you are Mars. This means you are focused and strong, yet charmfocused and strong, yet charming and diplomatic. This is a ing and diplomatic. This is a winning combination! winning combination! AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) This is an excellent day for This is an excellent day for important financial discussions, important financial discussions, especially about how to divide especially about how to divide something, perhaps an inheritsomething, perhaps an inheritance. Whatever happens, you ance. Whatever happens, you will come out smelling like a will come out smelling like a rose! rose! PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) This is a wonderful day to enjoy This is a wonderful day to enjoy the company of partners and the company of partners and close friends. You will attract close friends. You will attract strong people today. All strong people today. All your relationships with others your relationships with others will be energetic and positive! will be energetic and positive!

Judah Koile FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE

Sun dried tomatoes Sun dried bell peppers Diced onions Diced garlic Corn cut from the cob Your choice of your favourite seafoods Spaghetti White wine Garlic toast Your sundried products need to be rehydrated in a bit of water and herbs. Pour half a cup of boiling water and diced rosemary into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a lid. Cut and sauté your onions, garlic and corn in a pan on medium. Once they are cooked soft and translucent, add your sun dried tomatoes and peppers, along with four fresh tomatoes, and white wine. Cook for another two hours on low. Once your dried vegetables are fully cooked, puree the entire mixture with a hand blender. Add your seafood for another 10 minutes or until the seafood is fully cooked in the sauce. Serve over cooked spaghettini, garnish with fresh herbs and lemon. This sauce also goes well with meat balls, chicken or steak. Judah Koile is a Fort St. John chef and co-owns The BEAM with his wife, Jiwon.

Comments About Thinness Thinness

Dear Dear Annie: Annie: Why Why do do peopeople think it is OK to say ple think it is OK to say rude rude things things to to very very thin thin people? people? Acquaintances Acquaintances and and friends friends say saysuch suchthings things to to me me all all the the time: “You are so skinny! time: “You are so skinny! You You need needto to gain gain weight.” weight.” Would Would they tell a heavy they tell a heavy person person that that she sheneeds needs to to lose lose weight weight bebecause cause she she is is so so fat? fat? II don’t don’t think thinkso! so! IIhave have always always had had aa probproblem keeping weight lem keeping weight on, on, exexcept cept for for aa few few years years in in my my middle middle age. age. Now Now II have have aa heart condition and Type heart condition and Type 22 diabetes, diabetes,and andII really really have have to to watch what I eat. It is watch what I eat. It is aa real real struggle struggle trying trying to to keep keep from from being painfully thin. being painfully thin. I’m I’m getgetting ting the the same same comments comments all all over over again. again. They They are are cruel, cruel, hurtful hurtful and and very very discouragdiscouraging. Why is it ing. Why is it OK OK to to insult insult thin people but not thin people but not fat fat peopeople? ple?---Discouraged Discouraged in in KY KY Dear Dear Discouraged: Discouraged: SociSocietal bias in etal bias in favor favor of of thinness thinness leads leads many many to to think think it’s it’s fine fine to tell people that they’re to tell people that they’re too too thin. thin. But But itit really really isn’t. isn’t. The The next next time time someone someone makes makes such a comment, such a comment, feel feel free free to toreply, reply,“That’s “That’s between between me me and and my my doctor.” doctor.” Leave Leave it it at at that. that. Also, Also, try try your your best best not not to to take take itit too too personally. personally. In In my experience, my experience, anyone anyone who who makes makes flippant flippant comments comments

Annie Annie Lane Lane

DEAR ANNIE DEAR ANNIE

about another person’s person’s body body about another is most likely unhappy with is most likely unhappy with his or her own. his or her own. Dear Annie: II have have been been Dear Annie: married for 30 years. The married for 30 years. The problem is my husband and problem is my husband and his porn. He somewhat adhis porn. He somewhat admits he has a problem with mits he has a problem with it will not not stop stop and and rereit but but will fuses to go to counseling. fuses to go to counseling. II have done aa little little research research have done and found that he probably and found that he probably won’t stop without without counselcounselwon’t stop ing. I have to either ignore ing. I have to either ignore it or get a divorce, which it or get a divorce, which II don’t want. don’t want. Now all II do do is is stress stress over over Now all the fact that all he wants to the fact that all he wants to do is look at these women do is look at these women who are half half my my age. age. How How who are can he want me when all can he want me when all he does is look at these girls he does is look at these girls with the “perfect” “perfect” body? body? with the Recently, he let slip that that Recently, he let slip he has been looking at dathe has been looking at dating sites that that have have personal personal ing sites ads. He states that he only only ads. He states that he reads them for fun. I think reads them for fun. I think this is such such aa red red flag. flag. SeeSeethis is ing as how he lies about the ing as how he lies about the porn, how do I trust him not porn, how do I trust him not to about everything everything else? else? to lie lie about

Now II stress stressout outevery everytime time Now he’s on his phone, wonderhe’s on his phone, wonderingwhat whathe’s he’slooking lookingat. at.He’s He’s ing on it as soon as I leave the on it as soon as I leave the room. It is all just a big turnroom. It is all just a big turnofffor forme. me.What Whatcan canI Ido? do?---off Just Stressed Out Just Stressed Out Dear Stressed Stressed Out: Out:Your Your Dear husband’s addiction to porhusband’s addiction to pornography is about him, not nography is about him, not you. So don’t take it as a reyou. So don’t take it as a reflection of any inadequacy flection of any inadequacy onyour yourpart. part.You Youcan’t can’tconconon trol his use of porn any more trol his use of porn any more than someone someone can can control control than the drinking of a spouse who the drinking of a spouse who has alcoholism. But you can, has alcoholism. But you can, and should, express how and should, express how you’re feeling -hurt, neyou’re feeling -- hurt, neglected and concerned for glected and concerned for him and your marriage. You him and your marriage. You can also also ask ask him him why whyhe’s he’s can so resistant to counseling, so resistant to counseling, and see see whether whether you youcan’t can’t and help him work past those help him work past those blocks.At Atthe theend endofofthe theday, day, blocks. though, he is the one who though, he is the one who must decide decidehe hewants wantshelp. help. must Until that point, I suggest Until that point, I suggest yousee seeaacounselor counseloron onyour your you own to help you cope with own to help you cope with the stress you’re experiencthe stress you’re experiencing. ing. Send your questions for Annie Lane to Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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