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in which to travel for a set price depending on the number of flights purchased, and are commonly used by city officials and local businesses. Mayor Bruce Lantz said the increased prices put an unfair burden on local taxpayers, as the cost to the City of Fort St. John to purchase 100 flight passes would double to $46,000 from $23,000, adding local businesses would be impacted as well. A spokesperson for the airline said the price increases reflected the increase costs to fly into smaller communities like Fort St. John using smaller aircraft that require two pilots and can not carry as many passengers to spread the cost.

January 14• Convicted oil patch bomber and anti-oil and gas industry activist Wiebo Ludwig was arrested in Grande Prairie on Jan. 8 in connection with the six separate bombings of EnCana installations in the area of Dawson Creek. However, despite searching the farm where the 68-year-old rancher lived with about 50 other people in a self-sustained com-munity near Hythe, Alta., for days following the arrest, police laid no charges and he was released the next day. Ludwig, who blames the industry for exposure to hydrogen sulphide gas which he claims resulted in several miscarriages and the stillborn birth of a grandchild at the farm, served nearly 19 months in prison in 2001/02 after being con-victed on charges related to bombings and other forms of vandalism against oil and gas installations in Alberta. No arrests or charges have been laid since in connection with the incidents, which occurred between October, 2008 and November, 2009. January 21• Communities across the Northeast prepared to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch as it made its way through the region to Vancouver. Municipalities and local First Nations planned a variety of events that include music, dancing, winter sports, art displays, community banquets and much more. Also, On Jan. 13, Ross H MacLean, a well-known sports enthusiast and advocate in the community, was named as the final torchbearer in Fort St. John.

January 28• The new cancer unit at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital officially opened on Jan. 22. The fully-renovated unit is now equipped to treat up to eight patients simul-taneously, and includes a machine for mixing chemotherapy drugs safely, and a room equipped for video-conferencing to connect physicians and patients with experts from abroad. The unit was made possible through the fundraising efforts of the Hospital Foundation with the support of individuals and businesses in the community, in particu

lar EnCana and Lake View Credit Union, the two main donors behind the renovations. • Farmers across the country called on the federal government to increase investment into core agricultural research. The Farmers for Investment in Agriculture, representing over 100,000 farmers, issued a statement calling for the government to restore funding to 1994 levels – or double the current level by 2020. Clair Langlois, local research manager with the BC Grain Producers Association, said the decline in basic research and in the number of crop breeders in the country will result in lost opportunities and a lagging agricultural industry in Canada.

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a domestic dispute at the residence on 12 Street and 105 Avenue at about 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 26. Police arrived and spoke to a woman who said she had been assaulted by her common-law husband before fleeing the residence. The male suspect remained in the house, and shortly after, police noticed thick smoke rising from the residence. The fire department responded, but the man remained in the house, conscious and communicat-

ing with firefighters through a second story window as the flames continued to spread through the home. After about 30 minutes of failed negotiations between the man and first responders, firefighters, had no choice but to enter the residence, subdue the man and remove him from the house. He was taken to hospital for treatment. The fire was extremely difficult for firefighters to put out as the building was old and had wood siding and sawdust insulation in the roof, and a gas line also ruptured, forcing firefighters back while the gas company was called in to deal with the leak.

February 11• Fort Nelson embarked on the second year of “Rachel’s Challenge” with a presenta-tion to Fort Nelson Secondary School on Feb. 16 by Craig Scott, the brother of Rachel Scott, who was killed in the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999. The campaign challenges students and community members to build on Rachel’s legacy by practicing kindness and compassion in their everyday lives. Kanta Reddy, commu-nity links coordinator with the Fort Nelson School District, said in its second year the campaign had already made a huge difference in the environment of the school and the willingness of students to volunteer in the community.

February 18• The Fort St. John Hospital unveiled its new maternity room on Feb. 12. The room includes a labour and delivery bed, a radiant resuscitation warmer, fetal monitor, incuba-tor, pain management pump and Neo-Puff. Kathy Peters, director of care with the hospi-tal, said the new space and equipment were very much needed. The room and equipment were the result of a year-long fundraising campaign that saw 146 donors donate more than $130,000. The new Fort St. John Hospital, scheduled to open in 2012, will feature seven labour and delivery rooms that will be equipped to allow mothers to stay in those rooms until they are discharged.

February 25• A petition drafted by the Peace Environment and Safety Trustees Society and sup-ported by dozens of residents and regional and provincial organizations was sent to government calling for a public inquiry into the gas leak at an EnCana wellsite near Pouce Coupe on Nov. 22, 2009. PESTS member Lois Hill said a public inquiry was needed to examine the failures of the government and the regulator which her group felt contributed to the incident. She added there were no repercussions available to residents who felt their health or the health of their livestock was harmed by the gas leak. Former Energy Minister Blair Lekstrom responded by saying he didn’t think a public inquiry was warranted following the Oil and Gas Commission’s investigation into the incident, which he called “fairly in-depth and detailed.”


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March 4• A Dawson Creek-based group called the Citizens for Agricultural Land Reform Society formed to lobby the provincial government to repeal the Agricultural Land

Commission Act. The group believes the often lengthy process for having land removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve in the Peace region is hurting the development of local businesses, and farmers who want to subdivide their land to make additional income. An internal review of the ALC is ongoing.

March 11• BC Hydro proposed a nine per cent increase to electricity rates in 2010, followed by a 13 per cent increase in 2011 and another five per cent in 2012. The Crown corporation cited large capital projects such as increasing capacity at the Revelstoke and Mica Dams, upgrades and replacements at the Gordon M. Shrum and Fort Nelson Generating Stations, and ongoing work to modernize the electricity grid and metering systems under the “Smart Metering Program,” as reasons for the rate increases.

March 18• The federal government released its 2010 budget in March, which included nearly $19 billion in stimulus funding under the second year of the government’s Economic Action Plan following the global economic recession in 2008. Former Prince George-Peace River MP Jay Hill pointed to declining unemployment figures and modest but steady economic growth as indicators that plan was working. However, critics said the government’s projections to slay the $54 billion budget deficit by 2014/15 were too optimistic, and Opposition leader Michael Ignatieff criticized the budget for failing to include funding for early childhood development and childcare, and not addressing illiteracy and rising post-secondary tuition costs.

March 25• Provincial Finance Minister Colin Hansen visited the Peace region in March to discuss his government’s 2010 budget. Hansen said a competitive tax regime, increased trade to Asian markets, and opportunities following the Olympic Winter Games would contribute to steady economic growth over the next two years. He defended his projections that the Province could return to a surplus position by 2013/14. He added finding ways to reduce the cost of healthcare over time will be the biggest factor in maintaining fiscal sustainability. The budget included increased infrastructure spending in an effort to stimulate job creation and ministry and department cutbacks to reduce government spending. Hansen defended the HST, saying there were myths being perpetuated about the tax, such as the impact to seniors, and he argued the HST would put businesses in British Columbia on a level playing field with competitors in Alberta, despite many local businesses voicing their concerns the tax would have the opposite effect.


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Currently the BC Liberals allow people as young as age 14 to be a member and to vote in the party proceedings while the BC NDP allow mem-bers to be as young as 12. The voting age is 16 in Austria, Brazil, Cuba, Nicaragua and the Isle of Man, and 17 in East Timor, Indonesia, North Korea, Seychelles and Sudan. People aged between 16 and 18 can vote in Bosnia, Serbia and Montenegro if employed. In another attempt to help attract more engagement in the political systems, all five of the candidates running for the leadership of the BC Liberals Party are using social media as part of their campaign.

Each of them are actively tweeting on Twitter and updating their Face book pages with posts on their campaign stops as most of them are currently traveling the province. This new form of engagement is being used to connect to the voters in a more timely fashion as you may just get a quick response if you tweet one of those candidates. I thought since I was going to talk about this that I would test out that theory and I did get a response in a short time period. This type of engage-ment could allow the younger generation to feel more connected to the candidates in this leadership election and future elections as they can now use a tool they use frequently to talk to someone about their needs and concerns.

With the use of technology changing every aspect of out lives, I wonder when we will be able to cast our ballot the American Idol way by texting our vote in or going

online to a website and casting our ballot. It is something that is quick, easy to do and you don’t have to leave your house or office to cast the ballot with the use of online or texting your ballot. This could greatly increase the turnout for voters since they can now vote anywhere.

In true technology fashion, the Vancouver Sun used Twitter to poll people on what they thought about the age of voting and some of the replies they received were: • 16-year-olds can work, why can’t they vote? And it will boost the miser-able 63% participation rate during last elections. • 16 is too young. I wonder would teachers & schools be influencing votes then? • We have lots of engaged teens who have a lot at stake education in provincial decisions making - give them the vote!

I was interested in politics and the election systems at a young age and started voting when I turned 18 and haven’t missed an election yet, while some people have never taken their turn at the ballot and others wait till they are much older to make the decision. I wonder why people don’t take part in elections locally, provincially and federally as these are the people who will choose and propose the policies that will influence how the governments are run which in turn influence our daily lives and essentially our wallets.

With the budget talks starting up again for the local municipalities, this is a great example of how one can be involved on exactly how funds are spent. Most of the meetings, if not all are open to the public and they do give opportunities for the public to voice their opinion as well.

What’s your opinion on this matter? As a parent, do you feel that your 16-year-old child has the knowledge and tools to allow them to make the decision?

Would you feel comfortable having a younger generation helping to make the decision of who should run our province or even our country.

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As the dawn of another New Year sets upon us, several days have passed since the eve of the dreaded New Year’s resolution. Who amongst us has not cast the obligatory promise to stop gambling, cheating at cards, lying, drinking, smoking, over-eating, expressing road rage with the one-finger salute only to give up a few days later and feel bad about failing to hurdle the year’s first self-constructed obstacle?

But ah, “to err is human, to forgive is divine” or so said Alexander Pope, the 18th century English poet and satirist. Well, perhaps that funny guy should be transported to Fort St. John present day where the temperature gauge seems stuck on -24 and made to run down 100th Street in his waistcoat and silk leggings so he can keep his resolution to lose his love handles, and just see if he doesn’t flip someone the bird himself in an attempt to get in somewhere warm fast.

New Year’s resolutions generally last about as long as the time it takes to drink a thimble-sized ‘small’ coffee at Timmie’s so I put forth a new resolution to absolve all of us victims of whomever the fools were who invented the concept of New Year’s resolutions in the first place.

Put down your raw foods; give up your vegan diet, throw-in the hot yoga towel strung around your neck like a new-age noose. Go ahead and dare to eat a full fat ice cream, drink a beer—heck, have two beers—because the best part about New Year’s resolutions is not solemnly clasping hand over chest and taking the oath to be a Better Human, but breaking the resolutions.

I respectfully suggest taking a break from all the nervous breakdowns occurring because of the inability to maintain New Year’s resolutions and remember the advice of those Canadian 20th century sages; for wasn’t it Trooper who sang, “We’re not here for a long time, but a good time…”?

May 6• Provincial government enacted the Clean Energy Act on April 28. BC Hydro no longer has to seek approval from the BC Utilities Commission for projects including the Site C Dam and electricity purchases from independent power produces, but will instead submit an Integrated Resource Plan to the Province for approval.

May 13• Residents marched through the streets of Fort St. John on May 5 holding candles and signs in support of the family of Abigail Andrews, who had gone missing after she was last seen leaving her home in the city on April 7. The 28-year-old was three months pregnant at the time she went missing.

May 20• A family and community were in mourning after 14 year-old Teddy Lou was killed when a vehicle stuck him while he was riding his bike in Fort St. John on May 11. The boy’s parents and the RCMP pleaded with the driver of the vehicle to come forward following the hit-and-run incident.

May 27• The regional district heard from Sidney Parker, former mayor of Revelstoke from 1971 to 1978. Parker spoke about witnessing the construction of the Mica and Revelstoke Dams on the Columbia River. He recommended the regional board hire a lawyer to represent the region’s interests in negotiations with BC Hydro over the Site C Dam.

April 1• The City of Dawson Creek announced it had reached an agreement with Shell Canada to build a facility in the city that would treat effluent water so it could be

reused by the oil and gas industry. The agreement would see Shell contribute the full $9.75 million cost estimated to construct the facility and upgrade the existing wastewater treatment system in exchange for up to 3,400 cubic metres per day of the reclaimed water for a period of 10 years to use for its drilling and otheroperations.

April 8• Residents of the Bessborough community west of Dawson Creek circulated a petition and held public protests against a gas processing plant proposed in the area. They cited concerns about the footprint of pipelines, flaring, noise and light pollution, traffic, odours, the potential for gas leaks and impacts to their quality of life. The Dawson Processing Plant, proposed by Spectra Energy, would process 200 million cubic feet per day of natural gas, and employ about 300 workers during construction. The National Energy Board is currently reviewing the project follow-ing public hearings that were held in Dawson Creek in late November.

April 15• A new wing of the Rotary Manor seniors’ care facility in Dawson Creek officially opened on April 6. The attached wing includes 71 additional residential care beds, two palliative care rooms and two respite care beds. The additional rooms were to accommodate residents of the Pouce Coupe Care Home which closed in November 2009. Karen Davis, health services administrator in the Northeast for Northern Health, said the expanded facility represents a new model of care for seniors focused on creating a sense of community and home for residents. The expansion was made possible through contributions from the Province, Northern Health, the Peace River Regional Hospital District, and the South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society.

April 22• Premier Gordon Campbell joined invited guests and dignitaries at the WAC Bennett Dam on April 19 to announce the controversial Site C Dam project would be proceeding to Stage Three of the development process. Campbell said the proj-ect, which would generate enough power for 410,000 homes for over 100 years, is essential to meet the projected growth in electricity demand over the next 20 years in an environmentally sustainable way. However, the project has been criticized from a number of organizations. The Peace Valley Environment Association says the project is not clean energy because it would actually be a net emitter of green-house gases and would destroy critical wildlife habitat. The Treaty 8 First Nations felt the Stage Two consultation process was incomplete. Farmers expressed con-cerns about the loss of their livelihoods, and prime agricultural land, if the valley is flooded. Stage Three involves both a federal and provincial environmental assess-ment of the project, which is expected to begin in early 2011.


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July 1• The Peace region received a bit of good news and bad news as provincial gaming grants were announced for communities with a new focus on children’s groups

given the Province’s fiscal cutbacks. The grants were allocated in the categories of arts, culture, and sports that catered to youth and the disabled. Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm has gathered representatives from 12 different community groups from Fort St. John, Taylor and Charlie Lake to present the grants that totaled over $244,000. However local art groups faced disappointment as the new funding focus resulted in their funding being cut in half. Gaming grants for organizations such as the Kiwanis Band and the Art Gallery had been eliminated entirely causing the President of the Northern Lights Bingo Association, Shaely Wilbur, to declare the cutbacks ‘unacceptable’ “For our groups in the North if they don’t have that funding they can’t provide the services—it costs more to travel, more to provide services to the communities and they’re (the Province) is tak-ing money from our gaming centre and not giving it back to us,” said Wilbur.

July 8• Firefighters reporting to a fire at the Tembec pulp mill near Chetwynd found their units pitted against one of the biggest blazes the department ever faced and a fire that was very difficult to deal with due to burning woodpiles and deeply embedded woodchips. Community fire fighters were called in from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Prince George as a pumper trucks and air tankers were used on the scene that took place over a three-day period from June 30 finally containing the fire on July 2.• Fort St. John saw the launch of a two-man summer bike patrol in the downtown core after the success of similar campaigns in other communities. The campaign took the unusual initiative to undertake ‘positive ticketing’ a concept that rewarded local youth who wore their bike helmets or proper skateboard gear or who correctly got on and off their bikes when crossing roads. Cst. Jackelynn Passarell with the local detachment commented, “I think it’s really going to encourage social responsibility and I think it’s just a really positive way to make sure the kids are safe.”

July 22 • Members of Parliament received a first-hand look at shale gas development in the Peace region in order to better understand the development process. Nine members of the Conservative party’s energy caucus joined then Prince George-Peace River MP Jay Hill in Dawson Creek on July 16 to view activity in the Montney shale gas basin. Hill said the importance of the oil and gas industry to the Peace Region cannot be understated when bringing the message back to Ottawa. Mayor of Dawson Creek, Mike Bernier, said the tour that was facilitated by EnCana Corp was a way of showing how many wells could be drilled on one lease or pad therefore reducing the footprint on the land and praised Encana Corp. as a key company helping Dawson Creek to grow and prosper.

July 29• Jay Hill, MP for the Prince George-Peace River district, announced his retirement from office and brought to an end a 22-year politi-cal career. Hill was born in Fort St. John in 1952 and through his connection with agriculture was able to rep-resent local concerns when he served with the BC Grain Producer’s Association. Lower taxes was one of the changes Hill felt most proud of in federal government and believed that the fiscal move brought financial sta-bility to the nation. Hill said there have been many chal-lenges in his political career but that was the nature of job—to provide strong lead-ership for British Columbia. He said the new MP for Prince George-Peace River would face continued chal-lenges in local resource industries.


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UPCOMING• A drumming circle will start at the Cultural Centre

sometime in January of 2011. It will start with Sundays at 3pm. Contact Cory at 250-787 9262 ext 226 or email [email protected] if interested in joining in.

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• Fort St. John Public Library 2011 Events, 10015 -100 Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. For more information call (250) 785-3731.

Free Events for Children• January Story-times for Pre-School Children, 2 years-old, will meet on Wednesdays: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. For pre-school children, ages 3 – 5 years-old, story-time will be held every Thursday, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:15 – 11 a.m.• Saturday Story-time Winter 2011. Drop in for stories, games, crafts, and fun on Saturdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29. Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26. • Saturday Picture Book Club for kids in grades 1 – 5 will meet from 2 – 3 p.m. on Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29. Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26. Mar. 5, 12, 19. Have fun, read books and meet other kids! Limited registration, so call early: (250) 785-3731.• The Red Cedar Book Club for young people in grades 4 – 7 will meet every Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. starting Jan. 13. • Join Caroline Woodward, author of children’s book, ‘Singing Away the Dark’ for a reading on Jan. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the Children’s section of the Fort St. John Library.• BOOK SALE! The Friends of the Fort St. John Public Library will hold its bi-annual book sale on Sat., Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the North Peace Cultural Section. Come and browse a good selection of used, adult, juvenile and children’s books.

***• Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets

from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communica-tion & leadership skills. Contact Claire Seidler at 250-787-9697 or Gayle Wagner at 250-785-3991 for more information.

• Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323.

• Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866.

• Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652.

• A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be held weekly, in the afternoons at Mental Health and Addiction Services, #300 - 9900 – 100 Ave. For more information call Chris or Shaun at (250) 262-5269.

• “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10408 105 Avenue. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for more information.

• Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #208 10139 100 Street (above TD Bank). Drop in hours Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. or to make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential.

• Grandhaven District and Community Association meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Grandhaven Hall at 8 p.m. Keep this hall operating in this community.

• Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a minimum of five hours per month. For information, call (250) 262-4530.

• Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the com-munity to join our group to promote community awareness

of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information.

• New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

• Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more information.

• Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace class-es are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with wonderful programming for all ages! Don’t miss out! Reg-ister today for preschool, Mommy and Me, afterschool and adult classes! Check out the great selection of activities at www.npcc.bc.ca, or pick up a brochure at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Call (250) 785-1992 for more information or to register.

Fort Nelson• Alcoholics Anonymous - Monday 8 p.m. Catholic

Church Basement (closed meeting); Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Thursday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Saturday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria; Sunday 8 p.m. Friendship Centre.

• Cocaine Anonymous - Tuesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Friday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria.

• Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights College (back door).

• The Community Market is held at the Westend Camp-ground every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 774-2541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574.

Pouce Coupe• Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday 8 p.m. Old Library

(closed). 250-786-0155.• Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church An-

nex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.

Chetwynd• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8

p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. 250-788-9658• NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Airport waiting

room.Tumbler Ridge• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Wed. 8 p.m. 115

Commercial Park (Baptist Church).• Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling,

carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee.

• Tumbler Ridge’s self-employed women will receive six months of free personal business monitoring beginning this October at no charge. If you are a self-employed woman in their first three years of operation, or partially operate a business, contact Sara Cooper at the Women’s Enterprise Centre at 1-800-643-7014 ext. 104 or Mila Lansdowne by e-mail at [email protected] or (250) 242-3389. Registration is required.

Taylor• Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings ev-

ery second Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802.

• The Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation Aircraft Asso-ciation) meets every third Thursday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. For information call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at (250) 785-4758.

Dawson Creek• Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., &

Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospi-tal Education Room. All meetings are open.

• Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek.

• Relapse Prevention. Mental Health and Addictions 1001 110 Ave., Dawson Creek, (250) 719-6525. Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome! Please call to confirm meet-ing.

• Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship.

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May 13 to June 17• Are you living with a chronic health condition? The Univer-

sity of Victoria and Northern Health Authority are pleased to of-fer ‘Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions’ in Fort St. John. This free six-session education program for persons living with chronic health conditions will be available at #300, 9900 100 Avenue. The workshop meets for six Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call Terry Cayer - Cordinator toll free at 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail [email protected]. Space is limited so call today.

May 23• First annual Peace Region Palaeontology Symposium featur-

ing the fourth annual Fossil Road Show, speakers, door prizes and guided children’s activities. Held at the Tumbler Ridge Public Library and Curling Rink. For more information contact (250) 242-3466.

May 23• Country dance at Farmington Hall featuring Highway 40!

Dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., no minors. Tickets $15 each, avail-able at Farmington Store. For more information, call Clarisse (250) 843-7954.

May 24• The Forgotten House -- Grizzly Valley Players present a mati-

nee at 3 p.m. in Room 5 of the Community Centre in Tumbler Ridge. May 29 to 31

• Couple’s “Love and Romance” Retreat at The King’s Valley Christian Camp. Accommodation available. For further informa-tion or registration call (250) 827-3549. May 17 to June 28

• Triathlon Training clinics are coming to Fort St. John. Come out and learn about triathlon and get prepared for the local upcom-ing triathlons. Held on May 3, 4, and 6 are clinics on swimming stroke improvement, bike tuning and equipment and triathlon. Come hear from local triathletes and ask questions about events, training, preparation and anything else you like. Sign up at the North Peace Leisure Pool or contact Becky at (250)787-5780 or [email protected] for more information.

Upcoming local Triathlons include: Dawson Creek May 24Fort St. John June 7 Fort Nelson June 28

May 12 to July 28• Relapse Prevention Group - Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at

Mental Health & Addiction Services. Contact Dennis at (250)262-5269.

May 23• The Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John will be hosting a

dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 100 Street. Music by Night Sounds. Members $10, non members $12. Everyone 19 and over is welcome. For information call Lucy at (250) 785-2867 or Judy at (250) 787-0460.

May 23• The Magic of Sam Pearce Show is scheduled at the Stone-

bridge Hotel with the show to benefit the Fort St. John Firefighters.May 25 to May 29• Do you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a B.C. govern-

ment ministry or public agency? The B.C. Ombudsman may be able to help. The Ombudsman’s staff will be in the following communities on the dates listed below, and are available by ap-pointment to discuss your problem or complaint. Call 1-800-567-3247 to book an appointment or see www.ombudsman.bc.ca for more info.

Fort Nelson May 25Fort St. John May 26Dawson Creek May 27Mackenzie May 28Chetwynd May 29May 27• John and Eloise Bergen, missionaries working with ‘Hope for

the Nations’ in Kenya were brutally attacked and severly wound-

ed when burglars broke into their African home in 2008. Come and hear the testimony on how God’s love carried the Burgens through the ordeal. This Canadian couple from Vernon, BC have chosen forgiveness, and are returning to continue the missionary work they started in Kenya. Drilling wells, growing food, and helping to support six orphanages. The event is at Quality Inn at 7 p.m.

May 28• Abbeyfield Houses of Fort St. John is holding their AGM at

7 p.m. at Northern Lights College. Everyone welcome. Direc-tors and volunteers needed. Memberships will be sold prior to the meeting ($10). Please come out and support our home for senior’s independent living! For more information call Clara at (250) 785-6450.

May 29• Access Awareness Day in Fort St. John. Stay tuned to the

Northeast News for more information.May 30• The Fort Nelson Woman of Industry is holding a golf tourna-

ment at the golf course. Lots of door prizes, putter to be won and an extra prize if a member brings a friend that becomes a member. Please RSVP to Karen Prouse at [email protected]

May 30• The Welcome Wagon events, the Baby Shower and Grand-

parent Showcase will be taking place at the Stonebridge Hotel at 1 p.m. The Bridal Showcase will take place at 6:30 p.m.

May 30• The 34 annual Trutch Gymkhana is being held at the Mile

206 Trutch Rodeo Grounds, lots of camping space available and a concession will be on site. Great family fun, all ages ride!! Please call Beth at (250) 262-5712 for more information.

June 4• Ladies out of town dinner in conjunction with the Oil Men’s

Golf Tournament presented by OilWives Club of FSJ. Cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at the Pomeroy Inns and Suites. Tickets are $50 and include: entertainment, dinner, dessert, wine, jewellry draw, games and door prizes. Tickets available at Flow-ers by Tamee, Frontier Jewellers. Call Marlene (250) 785-8737 or Debbie at (250) 787-5100 for more information.

June 6• Rotary Manor Annual Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

1121-90 Avenue. Household items, tools, toys, furniture, coffee and donuts and much more. Donations welcome after May 4 (no appliances please). All proceed to toward resident programs and activities. Rain or shine, no early birds, there will be no sales be-fore 9 a.m.

June 14• Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion walk, wheel, run and wheel-

chair challenge. Registration at 12:30, event starts at 1 p.m. in Cen-tennial Park. For information, contact event leader Lori Slater at (250) 787-1912 or [email protected]

July 12• North Peace Horticultural Society plans their annual Garden

Tour. Bring your family and tour a variety of Fort St. John gar-dens.

August 1• The Marilyn Leffler Memorial Ride and Show ‘n Shine in sup-

port of the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon Region. Regis-tration begins July 1 for this all day event at Casey’s Pub in Fort St. John. Show ‘n Shine awards for seven motorcycle categories and lots of door prizes. Event includes a ride to the viewpoint on the Hudson’s Hope Road. Everyone welcome to this fundraising event to fight cancer.

August 21 to 23• The North Peace Horticultural Society presents their 16th an-

nual Flower Show and Exhibition at the North Peace Cultural Cen-tre. The event will be open to the public on Aug. 22 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awards presenta-tions will take place at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available by donations on both Saturday and Sunday while the show is open. Categories include arrangements, art, houseplants, patio plants,

hanging baskets, cut flowers, photography and several children’s categories. Look for the flower show book in several locations.

ONGOING Fort St. John• The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society is seeking moti-

vated people to join their volunteer team. If helping people sparks your interest drop by the office at #201, 10142-100 Ave. (above Girl Guides Thrift Store) or call 250-787-1121.

• A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be held weekly, in the afternoons at Mental Health and Addiction Services, #300 - 9900 – 100 Ave. For more information call Chris or Shaun at 250-262-5269.

• The Citizens Patrol is seeking people who can volunteer at least five hours a month. Perfect for those new to town, those con-cerned about safety, who want to make the community a safer place to work, live and play. Call coordinator Connie 250-262-4530 or RCMP liaison Rick 250-787-8100.

• Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a prob-lem with drinking. Call for times and places or someone to talk to 250-785-8866.

Fort Nelson• Alcoholics Anonymous - Monday 8 p.m. Catholic Church

Basement (closed meeting); Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Thursday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Saturday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria; Sunday 8 p.m. Friendship Centre

• Cocaine Anonymous - Tuesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Base-ment; Friday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria.

• Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights College (back door).Pouce Coupe• Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday 8 p.m. Old Library (closed).

250-786-0155• Computer Class at the Pouce Coupe Seniors Hall every Mon-

day and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Low Im-pact exercise class every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Open to everyone! For more information call Carol at 250-786-5673

Chetwynd• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at

the Friendship Centre. 250-788-9658• NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Airport waiting room.• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Minor ball 5 pm-7 pm at Chetwynd

Ballpark & Rec. Centre Diamonds.Tumbler Ridge• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Wed. 8 p.m. 115 Com-

mercial Park (Baptist Church).• Mondays: Bingo - 6 pm doors open, 7 pm games begin. Com-

munity Centre Rms. 4&5.• Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet

bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee.

• Wednesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Cribbage, Whist & good company. Beginners welcome! 7 pm in the Library. Small drop-in fee.

Taylor• Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every sec-

ond Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802.

• New Totem Archery is now at the Taylor Community Hall Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. Contact newtotem-archery.com.

• The Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation Aircraft Association) meets every third Thursday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. For information call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at 250-785-4758.

Dawson Creek• The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce luncheons are

held the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Best Western. Different guest speaker each month. Members and Non-members welcome. Contact: Lesley Pewarchuck 250-782 4868.

If your non-profit group has events or meeting you wish pub-lished, send them by fax to (250) 787-7090 or via email to: [email protected].

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In January, the WOW Bus will be partnering with Child Care Re-source and Referral to bring the PALS Program to the community. PALS stands for Parents as Literacy Supporters. The goal of PALS is to work with parents in supporting their children’s early literacy development (social, emotional and cognitive); greater awareness of their roles as parents and of the roles of literacy in their own lives; and enhancement of their own literacy development. The Ki-wanis Club will also provide volunteers. The PALS program will be on the following dates: January 18, February 22, March 15, April 19, May 17.

City of Fort St. John ‘Best Decked’ Contest WinnersCongratulations to the winners of the 2010 Best Decked Contest! Participants were looking very festive for the holidays. Winners received a holiday gift basket and $100 gift certificate for Home Hardware:

NW Quadrant Doug & Bernice O’Neil: 10324 – 103 Avenue

NE Quadrant Mr. & Mrs. Maisonneuve: 9616 – 106 Avenue

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August 5 • Making hay the old fashioned way by using teams of horses was performed by Fort St. John resident, Shane Wagner, who said those thrashing oats with teams of horses often get the seniors of the community visiting and setting up chairs to watch the experience.

August 12 • Local man Rocky Tompkins found the ability to straighten his hands after 10 years of rigidity because of a trip to Merida, Mexico to treat chronic cerebro-spinal venous insufficiency. His message to others who travel abroad for the procedure is not to lose hope – the results will come. The procedure is not yet available in North America.

August 19 • An anti-HST petition signed by 700,000 British Columbians was put forth to Elections BC and rejected in light of a court challenge from some of the province’s business community on the legality of the petition.

August 26 • Artist Phyllis Mackay will celebrate her fiftieth year as an art society member in 2011, and has exhibited her paintings and supported the Dawson Creek Art Gallery throughout the many years of the society’s history. Mackay’s paintings are primarily local scenes, flowers or wildlife, and through a trip to Australia in 1995, she netted enough material for a solo exhibition exploring her experiences and impressions of the country.


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Demand for electricity in the Fort Nelson area is growing. As a result of increased industrial activity and households switching to electric heat, electricity demand has increased by more than 50 per cent in recent years. It is expected to increase by a further 50 to 200 per cent by 2013. The current capacity of BC Hydro’s Fort Nelson Generating Station (FNG) is not sufficient to meet this expected demand and requires upgrading.

About the generating station

BC Hydro operates a gas-fired electricity generating station located 16 kilometres south of Fort Nelson. Currently the plant has a maximum generating capacity of 47 megawatts under ideal conditions in winter and 40 megawatts in summer. The maximum peak winter demand for electricity has reached 47 megawatts (2007/08). Fort Nelson is not connected to the BC Hydro transmission grid. It is connected to the Alberta electric system via a transmission line. Currently, BC Hydro has an agreement with the Alberta Electric System Operator to provide backup electricity and reliability of supply whenever needed to support all residential and specific industrial loads. However, as the region’s economy grows, BC Hydro evaluated its options for other secure sources of additional energy and concluded that upgrading the Fort Nelson Generating Station provides the most cost-effective, near-term capacity addition.

Project Description

The FNG Project will see an upgrade to the simple cycle gas power plant at Fort Nelson to a combined cycle facility. This will increase the plant capacity from 47 megawatts to 71.5 megawatts. The new combined cycle plant is considered to be the most efficient and environmentally friendly method of generating electricity using natural gas. This technology will significantly reduce the production of waste water, or effluent and raw water usage. Greenhouse gas emissions per megawatt will be reduced by 15-20%.

The project includes replacing the existing gas turbine with a General Electric dry low emissions gas turbine. This upgrade eliminates the need to use steam to control emissions, therefore maximizing steam flow to the new steam turbine generator.

The project scope includes replacing the existing once-through steam generator with a higher capacity unit; adding a new 30 megawatt steam turbine generator, new ducting and duct-firing systems, a new steam turbine building, an air-cooled condenser, new transmission step-up transformer and station service transformer and modifications to the existing plant controls, electrical distribution system, piping and structures.

Regulatory Approval

The BC Utilities Commission, which regulates BC Hydro, approved the upgrade in June 2009. The project has an expected cost of $149 million.

Project Status and Schedule

Early site preparation work was completed by a local Fort Nelson First Nation company, Eh-Cho Dene Enterprises, in summer 2009. Prior to work beginning, soil sampling and testing was carried out and a soil and environmental management plan was successfully implemented.

BC Hydro is the prime contractor during the entire construction phase of the project. Implementation phase work on the project is proceeding on schedule. The civil, structural and limited mechanical works awarded in April 2010 are nearing completion. All equipment packages required for the project have been secured. Assembly of the air-cooled condenser and the once-through steam generator is currently underway. The next phase of construction and plant commissioning by the General Installation Works contractor will start in January 2011.

The project involves working around and within the confines of the existing plant while it is in full operation, except for an approximate six week shutdown which is expected to begin in early May. During this time, electricity will be purchased from Alberta to meet the region’s requirements during the plant outage. It is anticipated that the gas turbine will be back in service by mid July 2011.

The project is expected to be completed in November 2011.

Safety

At BC Hydro we are committed to the highest standards of safety in all we do. Safety-by-Design concepts have been applied to this project during the detailed engineering phase. Control measures were implemented based on constructability reviews and Hazard and Operability Studies. The contractor personnel on site are required to complete a high level safety indoctrination that focuses on plant specific aspects critical to ensuring a safe working environment.

Environmental Stewardship

A site specific Environmental Protection Plan, based on BC Hydro’s Environmental Management Plan, was submitted by the contractors prior to mobilization. Environmental monitors have been engaged by BC Hydro and the contractor to prevent and manage environmental incidents. A site specific Environmental Protection Plan will also be provided by the General Installation Works contractor who was awarded the work on December 3, 2010.

Stakeholder Engagement & First Nations

Opportunities for local and First Nations involvement continue to be sought as project construction proceeds.

Long-term requirements

Growth in electricity demand in Fort Nelson is expected to continue. BC Hydro is currently assessing opportunities to meet this increased load.

For more information please contact Bob Gammer, Community Relations manager, 250 561 4858, [email protected].

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2000 years the New Year has been a time to reflect on the past and look forward to new beginnings.

Although the New Year is marked on different days in different cultures, it is the only celebration of the passage of time that we all share. In this day and age, resolutions

are commitments which people make to improve their life. Make a commitment to yourself by setting aside 15 minutes a day to practice your literacy skills. Work on a crossword puzzle, read to children, play cards or read a book or magazine. Just a little bit of time each day can improve

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The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, have effective communication skills, knowledge of general office procedures and enjoy a team environment. The ability to work shifts including evenings and weekends is a requirement of these positions.

NOTE: We are currently looking for auxiliary Permit Clerks to work as-and-when, which means that there will not be a regular schedule instead you will be called in on a daily or weekly basis to cover shifts.

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School District No. 60 (Peace River North)SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - JANUARY TO JUNE, 2011

STANDING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS: - • Are held the first Monday of each month (operations, finance, personnel, etc) • Education Committee Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month

REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS: - • Are held the second and fourth Monday of each month

NOTE: Any meeting affected by a statutory holiday is moved to the first Tuesday of the month.

January 10th Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.January 24th Education Committee Mtg. Board Room 3:30 p.m. Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.

January 31st Standing Board Comm. Mtgs Board Room 1:00 p.m.February 14th Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.February 28th Education Committee Mtg. Board Room 3:30 p.m. Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.

March 7th Standing Board Comm. Mtgs Board Room 1:00 p.m.March 14th Publica Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.

Spring Vacation March 21st - April 1st, 2011; schools reopen April 4th, 2011

April 11th Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.April 26th (Tues.) Education Committee Mtg. Board Room 3:30 p.m. Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.

May 2nd Standing Board Comm. Mtgs Board Room 1:00 p.m.May 9th Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.May 24th (Tues.) Education Committee Mtg. Board Room 3:30 p.m. Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.

June 6th Standing Board Comm. Mtgs Board Room 1:00 p.m.June 13th Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.June 27th Education Committee Mtg. Board Room 3:30 p.m. Public Board Meeting Board Room 6:30 p.m.

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Field Service TechnicianField Service Technician Working out of our branch locations, the candidate will be able to operate independently on routine mainte-nance and basic overhauls. Duties include troubleshooting, commissioning, maintenance and repair of Gas Compression and Process equipment, start-ups and overhauls on gas compressors in field and shop. Depending on level of experience they may be charged with operating and maintaining a company service vehicle including reduction and control of truck maintenance. An experienced candidate may be asked to assume „lead‟ status on overhauls and will be expected to efficiently manage their time and that of employ-ees under their supervision.

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The ideal Field Service Technician should be an inter-provincially ticketed journeyman with 3 years experi-ence operating a Field Service Truck in the Gas Compression Industry. A thorough knowledge of Waukesha, Superior, Caterpillar and Ariel commissioning, troubleshooting, overhaul and maintenance would be a defi-nite asset along with any screw compression experience. The candidates should possess a impeccable reputation in the gas industry with a strong commitment to safety, the ability to prioritize and document field work and organize and operate a fully equipped Field Service Truck. You must maintain in good stand-ing a vehicle operators license in the province in which you reside.

ApprenticeApprentice Focusing on Candidates committed to obtaining Journeyman Status who are mechanical and analytical thinkers, with a sustained dependable attendance record and the ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines. Preference will be given to those candidates with Pre Employment training, and /or previ-ous gas plant experience with a strong commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment and a strong desire to succeed in a mechanical trade. You must maintain in good standing a vehicle operators license in the province in which you reside.

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Please submit your cover letter and resume electronically to [email protected] by 3:00pm, January 21st, 2011. Relevant information which demonstrates your

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JOHN LEONARD OTTEDecember 13, 1942 – December 14, 2010It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of John at the Salmon Arm Hospital. He is survived by his children: Karen (Perry), Brandi Lynn, Clayton Sorensen; Janice (Neal), Joshua, Evan Sarnecki; Lori-Ann (Shane), Nicole, Jessica Walklin; Jason (Paula), Jesse, Branden Otte; sisters Emma (Fred) Wood; Lena Rhodes; Cathy (Kip) Condon; Mary Goulding; brother Cornie Otte and numerous nieces and nephews.

His canine companion, Buster misseshim dearly. John was predeceased by his parents Adriann and Pieternella Otte. A small family gathering was held in Salmon Arm, BC by immediate family. In lieu of owers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society.

In Loving Memory ofFrances Wilson

November 11, 1931 – January 3, 2009

If we had one lifetime wishOne dream that could come trueWe’d pray to our Heavenly Father

With all our heartsFor yesterday and you.

They say memories are goldenAnd maybe that is true

But now we don’t want memoriesNow we just want you.

If teardrops were a stairwayAnd heartaches made a laneWe’d walk a path to heavenAnd bring you home again.

So many times we wanted youSo many times we cried

If all our love could have saved youYou never would have died.

We Love & Miss YouBarbara, Debra, Kathy,

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September 2 • Fort St. John raised and aspiring actor, Ted Sloan, age 21, won a lead role in a play with the Edmonton International Fringe Festival – the largest and oldest

festival in North America. While Sloan wasn’t expecting such a part when he auditioned, he said he likened the experience to being on a rollercoaster and was grateful.

September 9 • Dawson Creek RCMP closed a “sophisticated bunker marijuana grow operation” in the Arras area on the 245 Road. They reportedly located 37 marijuana plants cultivating in a bunker constructed from a Sea-Can, a large container used for shipping, located underneath a large shop on the property.

September 16 • 2010 marked the “Year of the Métis,” and one woman from Dawson Creek is trying to keep the culture alive in her own way. Rose Aastveit – better-known as Métis Rose to audiences in the Peace Region and across the Prairies – has been singing and dancing at festivals, talent shows and events for most of the last decade and earned a collection of trophies from jigging. Aastveit hosts a radio program that showcases Métis music on Sundays from 7 to 8 p.m. on Peace FM.

September 23 • Fort St. John resident, Larry Evans, was one of many people who joined a large group of residents from the area to voice his concern over the proposed Site C dam. While he wasn’t taking part in the convoy of people that would head to Victoria to protest the dam at the provincial legislature, Evans wanted to make sure people knew he was backing the rally because of his passion for the natural beauty of the Peace Region.

September 30 • New impaired driving laws, the toughest in Canada, and new penalties for excessive speeders went into effect in British Columbia. Drivers who commit their first impaired driving offence in a five-year period and are caught within the “warn” range – between 0.05 and 0.08 blood-alcohol content – will face an immediate three-day driving ban, $200 administrative penalty, $250 driver’s licence reinstatement fee and possible three-day vehicle impoundment, totaling at least $600. David Eby, Executive Director with the BC Civil Liberties Association, said while drunk drivers should be penalized, the new laws evade the criminal justice process turning police into judge, jury and executioner.


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English 300:

Theory M. Scholtmeijer Mon. 7:00 – 10:00 pm

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English 410:

Contemporary Women’s

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M. Scholtmeijer Tues. 7:00 – 10:00 pm

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Geography 305:

Political Geography Wim

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Mon. 6:00 - 9:00 pm

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History 309:

Women in Canada Eva

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Wed. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Courses Available

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October 14• Local community members banded together for the annuals Sisters in Spirit walk in Fort St. John on Oct. 4 – an opportunity for Aboriginals and non-aboriginals to gather and demand answers for the missing and murdered Aboriginals in Canada. The event, said one of the organizers, Connie Greyeyes, has grown a lot over the years and the turn out this year shows local families that the community cares about their loved ones.

October 21 • Hundreds of people were on site last week to celebrate the opening of the Pomeroy Sports Centre. The 140,000 square foot facility – boasting two NHL-sized hockey rinks, a walking track and an Olympic-sized speed skating oval, one of only four similar sized ovals in North America – is fully open to the public.

October 28• Residents opposed to a wellsite south of Dawson made their intentions loud and clear as they negotiated with EnCana Corp who was invited to a meeting at a warehouse in the city to discuss their concerns. Community Relations Advisor for EnCana Corp., Brian Lieverse, encouraged residents to write down their concerns and sumbit them to both EnCana and the Oil and Gas Commission.

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December 2 • Peace River North MLA, Pat Pimm, announced that the Province will invest $5.7 million to renovate vacant space at the Pomeroy Sports Centre that will add eight new secondary classrooms to the Peace River North school district. Tendering for the project will start in January 2011 with construction slated to start in April 2011 and a project launch date of September 2011.

December 9• A new formula for calculating water and sewer rates for residential and commercial users in Dawson Creek will begin in the new year. The variable rate for potable water will increase to $1.20 per cubic metre from $0.69 as of Jan. 1. The rate for untreated, raw water will increase to $0.90 in 2011. Those rates will increase to $1.68 and $1.25 per cubic metre, respectively, in 2013.

December 16 • The benefits of solar thermal hot water energy technology were highlighted at a professional development session at the Pomeroy Sports Centre when Fort St. John City Community Energy Manager, Marty Paradine, delivered a presentation on the city’s efforts to make environmental sustainability a community priority. The presentation covered the potential of solar projects for the city, what current initiatives are being taken and what it means for the city to become a ‘solar community’.

December 23 • Fort St. John was visited by three of the five candidates running for the leadership of the B.C. Liberals. MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale Kevin Falcon, MLA for Abbotsford-West, Mike de Jong and MLA for Shuswap, George Abbott. Each candidate had an opportunity to speak with the members of the Peace River North Riding Association and members of the B.C. Liberals Party. about the North’s vast geographic and economic potential.


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November 11 • The announcement on Nov. 3 by Premier Gordon Campbell that he would be resigning as premier of British Columbia came as a surprise to some and not a surprise to others. In Campbell’s statement, he said the public debate focused on him overshadowed what was being discussed for the best interest of the province. He felt when that situation arises, it’s time for a change. Campbell added he was very blessed to have been in the premier’s position longer than most of his predecessors, and to have been a part of BC’s history.

November 18• Concern has been raised in Tumbler Ridge about how a lack of ambulance coverage may be jeopardizing public safety in the community. Dr. Charles Helm, family doctor with the Tumbler Ridge Medical Clinic, raised the alarm about the situation by writing an open letter to the public in the local newspaper and informing town council and Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom about the problem. He said a community the size of Tumbler Ridge with growing industry cannot go without an ambulance.

November 25 • Ben Stewart, newly appointed provincial Minister of Agriculture, toured the Peace region and addressed a number of issues important to the local agriculture community. The Minister received feedback from producers on the drought’s persistence for the past several growing seasons in many areas of the Peace. He added that it is clear the drought has affected grain growers as well as ranchers who as a result are experiencing feed shortages.


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