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2015 budgeted amount for such initiatives—and instead decided to negotiate a five-year deal with the organization at $339,000 for the first year. NEAT will be directed by District staff to focus on certain proposed key objectives in three phases in 2015. The proposed first phase will be a Waste Composition Study, in which NEAT will work with Provincial stewardship programs to
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land use. The city has strategically marked the majority of the parcels as agricultural, for the time being, to serve as a kind of FORT ST. JOHN – There were 20 people in the gallery a holding zone in order to better control for two back to back public hearings held on Mon., March future development. 23, at the Fort St. John council chambers, but not one of City staff made the recommendation them came up to speak. to use the A1-Agriculture zone as such The first public hearing was to zone 12 of 15 parcels in the absence of research or information of land that were officially incorporated into the city’s that would provide clear direction on the boundaries in Septemfuture growth and land ber 2014. The second use needs of the comwas to re-zone a lot munity, according to from A1-Agricultural staff’s report to counto Institutional for the cil. future construction of a “If a subdivision rePhoto Credit Bronwyn Scott school. quest came in, if the Ken Rogers, director of development with the City of Fort St. John, explains the purpose behind The land recently agricultural zoning is zoning newly incorporated land as A1-Agricultural during a public hearing on Mon., March 23. added to the city was applied, then the rezoned for agricultural strictions on subdiviIf property owners wish to change the zoning of their use when it was part of sion are as per that zone, which means the land, they will have to request an Official Community Plan the Peace River Regional District. Fort St. John city staff minimum sized parcel for any of these proposed agriculproposed 11 of the 12 parcels as A1-Agriculture, and one tural properties would be five hectares,” said Ken Rogers, amendment and Zoning Bylaw amendment. While leaving the parcels without a designating zone is a lot for Service Commercial. director of development with the city. possibility, city staff advised against it. Before proposing the zoning designations, city staff en“That allows a certain amount of control for develop“If we choose not to zone it, just simply leave it as is, I sured that existing land uses conformed to the proposed ment in the community.” have personally experienced where people decided to put up tank farms, and the local municipality could do nothing against it because there was no zone,” Rogers said. “They had tank farms going up right beside residential properties. That is something I think that we would strive to avoid, and that is the intent of placing a zone, and in this case Agricultural, which is in essence a holding zone, on Ltd. the properties, to assure that unauthorized development is not occurring.” After almost 50 years, Frontier Jewellers Ltd. After the public hearing, the proposed zoning was adwill close their doors FOREVER! opted. The second public hearing pertained to a lot on the north side of 112 Avenue, to the east of the roundabout and north of the hospital, to zone it in the event School District 60 is permitted by the Ministry of Education to purchase the land and build a school on it. To the west of the site is R1 zoning, for single detached housing. “This is a housekeeping item to ensure that, should this transaction occur, the land is properly zoned both within the zoning bylaw, and the land use designation in the OCP (Official Community Plan),” said Rogers, during the public hearing. The city-owned lot in question has been set aside for future sale to School District 60. After the public hearing, the new zoning for the school site was adopted. No letters of objection were received for either of the public hearings.
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GUITARS “n” STUFF Photo Credit Stacy Thomas The Peace River Regional District board discussed and passed an MOU finalizing its Fair Share strategy at the March 26 board meeting.
STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) passed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at its March 26 board meeting, confirming that it will represent “Member Municipalities” during the Fair Share negotiations which will commence with the Province on Tuesday March 30. The MOU—titled the Memorandum of Understanding for PRRD Coordination and Negotiation Activities – Extension of Fair Share MOU—names the City of Dawson Creek, the Village of Pouce Coupe, and the Districts of Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge and Hudson’s Hope as the Member Municipalities.
tee will report to the PRRD and the elected officials of the member municipalities and the electoral areas. Fort St. John and the District of Taylor have declined membership in this group, as they are maintaining their commitment to the Northeast B.C. Resource Municipalities Coalition and are engaging Colin Griffith to represent them. This disparity was a subject of contention while the board debated the correctness of the MOU. Discussion circled at length around the wording of the document and the fact that Fort St. John and the District of Taylor were seemingly omitted from it.
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“We plan to focus on the need for a thorough review by the BCUC (B.C. Utilities Commission) of the need for and cost of the Site C Project, as recommended by the federal/ provincial Joint Review Panel, to ensure that low-income people, including seniors and people with disabilities, aren’t required to pay unnecessary costs for electricity service,” said Sarah Khan, a lawyer with B.C.P.I.A.C. B.C.P.I.A.C. advances the interests of people who are generally unrepresented or underrepresented in issues of major public concern. The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, which presented both a written and oral presentation to the Joint Review Panel for the Site C dam, also sought intervener status in support of PVLA. The report prepared by the Joint Review Panel referenced CanGEA’s evidence, citing a failure on the part of B.C. Hydro and the B.C. government to explore geothermal energy as an alternate energy resource. “The Panel concludes that a failure to pursue research over the last 30 years into B.C.’s geothermal resources has left B.C. Hydro without information about a resource that B.C. Hydro thinks may offer up to 700 megawatts of firm, economic power with low environmental costs,” the report reads. CanGEA’s mandate is to accelerate exploration and development of geothermal resources in order to tap into Canada’s geothermal energy potential. They requested half an hour to address the court. Amnesty International, an organization that researches human rights violations, monitors legal proceedings and shines a light on human rights by making its findings public, applied for intervener status in support of the B.C. Treaty 8 First Nations in their legal challenges. Amnesty International applied for intervener status in both the Federal and B.C. Supreme Court proceedings. The organization wishes to make submissions to the court regarding the international law standards that require respect for Indigenous rights in state decision making about resource development projects. Federal Court applications to intervene will be determined based on written submissions, without an oral hearing, according to PVLA issued a press release.
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Highway upgrades for D.C. STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Province of British Columbia’s $2.5-billion, ten-year B.C. on the Move transportation plan, announced on March 17, will include highway and intersection improvements in Dawson Creek. Highway 2 will be expanded into four lanes, between 8th Street and Rolla Road. The 8th Street and Dangerous Goods Route intersection will be improved, as well as intersections at 7th, 6th, and 4th Streets and at the Dawson Creek Airport turnoff. The Rolla Road intersection at Highway 2 will be improved, and the intersection at 1st Street and 215 Road will be re-aligned. Roadwork will begin by the end of April and is projected to be completed in the Fall of 2015. According to information provided by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, there will be some minor traffic delays during construction. One lane will be provided in each direction at all times, except periodically from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., during
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develop Request for Proposals in line with B.C.’s Waste Characterization Tool. Curbside recycling will be developed and potentially implemented as part of the proposed second phase, in which NEAT will collaborate with member municipalities in order to facilitate their own recycling programs or to get them onto the MMBC (Multi-Material BC) waitlist. MMBC is a non-profit, industry financed residential recycling program which works with business and local governments to implement packaging and paper recycling under provincial regulations. Paulo Eichelberger, Manager of Solid Waste Services for the PRRD, told the board that this recycling is estimated to divert 30 to 40 per cent of waste materials from the District’s landfills. Electoral Area B director Karen Goodings wondered if curbside recycling would be an appropriate focus of the plan, as she felt many residents already utilize their own recycling bin pickup services. “In the rural areas, we spend a lot of money developing these transfer sites, they are not being utilized, and if we’re not going to try to get them utilized, why are we even bothering to continue to build them? Because they’re just not being used.” Eichelberger responded that over 9,000 customers have been counted to have used the transfer sites in the last two years. “I would question the comment about sites being used,” he said. “They’re definitely being used—they could be used more efficiently.” The second proposed objective of phase two will be a focus on the construction and demolition sector; working with Community Futures, NEAT will assess the viability of a “re-use store” in the region, and will also conduct market research to assess a possible increase of construction and demolition related tipping fees. The intent of tipping fee increases are to divert waste;
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Eichelberger told the board that his staff have seen positive results from years of targeted fee increases on cardboard waste. “That’s seen several thousand tonnes of cardboard diverted from the landfill,” he said. “Now with all the oil and gas work that’s going on and the construction, we’re seeing an opportunity to see if we can find a diversion option for the gyprock and an additional option for wood, metal, etc.” Phase three of NEAT’s proposed 2015 activities will be a plan for illegal dumping strategies. These strategies would be developed and presented to the PRRD board after working with the Province as well as local community organizations to assess illegal dumping on Crown land in the District. Once these phases have been implemented, Eichelberger said, the next likely focus of NEAT and his department would be to investigate an organics or composting program. NEAT’s current contract, which expires on April 1, will be extended until May 30, at which time the conditions of the five-year contract will be negotiated. The PRRD board, in the meantime, will be updated and educated as to the District’s Waste Management Strategy, as some directors felt that the board is not knowledgeable enough on the Strategy to effectively negotiate a contract. NEAT is a non-profit organization which provides education, public outreach, research and strategy to institutions and local governments in Northern B.C., primarily in the area of waste reduction.
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Open Letter to Jim Pattison, chairman & CEO of the Jim Pattison Group Dear Mr. Pattison We are writing in strong support of the Heiltsuk Nation and other First Nations that will be impacted if the herring fishery continues. Many First Nations have declared their opposition to the herring fisheries, specifically because of the lack of herring abundance and persistent low returns of herring. Herring stocks have not recovered from years of overharvesting. This message has been relayed on a number of occasions to government and to industry and we reiterate the call for you as chairperson to provide notice that your company will comply with the 2015 closure. The UBCIC recently passed resolution 2015-12, “Support for Opposition to the 2015 Commercial Roe Herring Fisheries in the Waters of Haida Gwaii, Central Coast and West Coast of Vancouver Island,” which states unequivocally our support for the Haida, Heiltsuk and Nuu-chahnulth Nations and their concerns regarding the commercial herring fisheries in their territories. As noted in the March 20th open letter from the Heiltsuk Tribal Council, we must allow the herring stocks to recover and we call upon you to insist that you ensure that commercial fishers to not engage in fishing this endangered stock. On behalf of the UNION OF BC INDIAN CHIEFS
Regarding Chetwynd’s proposed Blue Fuel Energy plant
Dear Editor At first glance,Juergen Puetter’s Chetwynd Blue Fuel Energy plant appears to be an environmental success story. Is it really?It would use frack gas.There is nothing environmentally friendly about the procurement and processing of frack gas.This plant would produce methanol which would be sold overseas for use in developing plastics,lubricants and gels.The very last thing this world needs is more polluting plastic.Plastics production produces huge quantities of greenhouse gases and many other very toxic emissions.Our oceans have become open sewers floating with plastic garbage.Plastic ingestion is killing our food fish,whales,birds and many other species.CO2 is already acidifying our oceans and killing shell fish and coral.We do not need more CO2 or plastic.Apparently this plant would produce low carbon gasoline.This could be a good thing but it does not solve our pollution problems.The manufacturing processes,required to produce millions of vehicles annually,are horribly polluting in themselves.Cleaner fuel would be marginally less polluting but what we really need are huge reductions in the number of vehicles on our world’s streets and roads.Although the Blue Fuel Project is much superior to the currently proposed polluting and horribly destructive LNG industry,developing a slightly cleaner fossil fuel will do little or no good for our sustainabil-
ity problems.This plant would create some jobs but many more jobs would be created and pollution levels greatly reduced by adopting a sustainable,self-sufficient Canadian economy.The only planet and atmosphere that can support life (Earth) is being rapidly destroyed by human overpopulation and the greed driven depleting,polluting,destructive lifestyles they have developed.Humans have surpassed the Earth’s carrying capacity by approximately four billion people.This is the problem we need to address.Proponents of the Blue Fuel Plant apparently are surprised that no environmental assessment was required for this project and that permitting for the project would come through the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission.No big surprise there.Does the Mafia permit extortion?Is the Pope Catholic?Apparently Mr. Puetter believes the Blue Fuel technology will bridge the gap between fossil fuels and renewable energy.He has identified a gap that does not exist.If we went to totally renewable energy tomorrow we would still have the greed driven pollution,depletion,destruction and garbage generation of terminal human overpopulation.If life is to continue on this planet we must bridge the gap between greed induced human stupidity and rational common sense.Thank you. Ed Pitt, Dawson Creek
Alternative air testing should be encouraged While the Peace Environment and Safety Trustees Society (PESTS) could easily be passed off as alarmist-environmentalists, they should actually be commended for the work they’re doing; taking it into their own hands to analyze regional air quality on behalf of the rural residents— all residents—of northeastern B.C. The “Elm” units they have taken the initiative to purchase, with the help of donors, from a startup company in Israel, utilize simple and modern technology to cheaply assess what’s really going on in the air around us; with recent information revealing that the highest emitter of airborne pollutants in the province is located right here in the District of Chetwynd, it is time to stop letting the status quo be enough. The Elm system allows for almost real-time readings of ambient air, and relays the information to an online data-
base which can be accessed and read by anyone. In fact, it can be read right now at http://elm.perkinelmer.com/map/. Government and industry testing, while commendable and perhaps previously adequate, does not cover the full spectrum of what could be causing the high rates of asthma and other respiratory disorders in the region; the Elms could add a much needed wider view on the pollutants we’re breathing every day. As one of the highest oil and gas producing regions in the world, northeastern B.C. is in a vital strategic position to influence and cause positive change in industry in other areas, which could slow climate change and create breathable air and a more liveable environment in the future. PESTS is not trying to save the world, or stop gas production. Its members only want to start a conversation
around the general health of the residents of the Peace, and how it might be being affected by the rapid expansion of industry in the immediate area. They want to work with, not against, government agencies, and the Ministry of Environment is taking notice. Industry and government standard testing has been accepted as good enough for a long time, but if we want to preserve the air—the topmost necessity for human life— residents of the Peace need to step up the game and start advocating for their own health and for more stringent air testing. Exactly what PESTS is doing. They should be supported. Stacy Thomas, reporter
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca TAYLOR – In mid July as many as 800 people will be making their way to Peace Island Park in Taylor for a day of music and fun in the sun. Moose FM has rented the island portion of the park for their first music festival, Canola Fest, on July 18. For those who have lived in Fort St. John for a long time, the festival name might ring a bell. About ten years ago, Canola Fest was a music event that took place in the community, but fell by the wayside after a few years. “In essence, we’re kind of resurrecting the name at least, and bringing that back,” said Adam Reaburn, general manager of Moose FM. The island at Peace Island Park will be an open area with arts vendors and food vendors, tents for VIP sponsors, and possibly a beer garden, if approvals come through. “The concept is that we work towards making this an annual event, and bigger and better and grow it each and every year,” Reaburn said. He would not share what music groups are lined up, indicating only that plans are still in the works, and that Moose FM will go public with more details in late April. However, according to information Reaburn supplied to Taylor council in mid March, this year’s headliner will be The Road Hammers, a country group that has taken the Canadian country music industry by storm.
Initially, Moose FM approached the District of Taylor, requesting forgiveness of rental fees to host the festival. Because Canola Fest will be a for-profit event, council denied the request, as waiving the fees would benefit business, and therefore go against the Community Charter. The district has decided to sponsor the event for $2,500, however. In return, they will receive $1,500 in radio advertising, and the district’s logo will be included in all promotional material for the event, among other perks. “Go for it,” was Coun. George Barber’s succinct recommendation, during council’s discussion. Coun. Betty Ponto agreed. “I think, especially for the inaugural one, let’s get behind it, and do it,” she said. It will be a busy summer week in Taylor, as the World Jet Boat Championship will be held at Peace Island Park directly after the festival, on July 20-22.
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PRRD Continued from Page 3. “Unfortunately what has happened is, there are two communities who are not considered Member Municipalities, but because you have by authority of those motions [passed at the March 12 PRRD meeting] made this board the entity that does this, then there is no way that you can eliminate us from the conversation or the meetings,” said board Chair and Fort St. John mayor Lori Ackerman. Concern was expressed by Ackerman and Vice Chair Rob Fraser, mayor of Taylor, that their districts would be excluded from information sharing about the negotiations. Ackerman alluded to emails she had received, which she said had stated that the two districts would be “asked to leave” certain meetings. Several directors flatly denied any intention on the part of their councils to exclude Taylor or Fort St. John from negotiating information. “It was never the intent, Madame Chair, to exclude either one of you from this process,” said Karen Goodings, director for Electoral Area B. “We want you at the table, we want the discussion at this table, this is where the discussion needs to take place.” “So, let me be very clear. I have emails, saying that we would be asked to leave,” responded Ackerman.
The director for Pouce Coupe also denied any intentions of exclusion: “At no time did we say at our meeting that we did not want Taylor or Fort St. John on board.” “That’s fine, and I appreciate that, thank you. I have emails stating otherwise,” said Ackerman. She did not disclose the emails or their source at the meeting. “My concern is that we’re all getting an opportunity to have a look at what the negotiating committee, now that it’s a Peace River Regional District function, that means that all of us have the opportunity as elected officials, as directors, to have an opportunity to review whatever information is being brought forward from the negotiating team,” said Fraser. “I’m just trying to assure
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myself that that will be the case. That that’s the expectation, that when it comes back to the Regional board, it will come to the whole board.” “We need to tidy this up, because these are extremely important decisions that we’re making, as we move forward for our region, and the last thing you want is for people to challenge the process,” said Ackerman. She did point out that since Taylor and Fort St. John are represented on the PRRD, they would necessarily be involved in information sharing. “That’s just not the way this is worded though,” said Fraser.
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Gwen Johansson, Director for Hudson’s Hope, was concerned about the role of the municipality CAOs in the negotiations, as they will be closely working with the Provincial representatives and Member Municipalities. “My belief is that there is nothing wrong with having the CAOs involved, but I do believe that . . . any advice that the CAOs have should come through the elected officials,” she said. “I’m a little nervous about the very strong involvement of the CAOs. I just believe it would be better, if the mayors wish to bring the CAO that’s fine, but there should be involvement of the elected officials to a greater degree than the CAOs.” Rescinding the motions from March 12 was discussed, as it was decided that the urgency of the situation did not allow the time necessary to rework the MOU and return it to concerned councils for approval before negotiations begin. PRRD CAO Chris Cvik, who was present at the preliminary meeting with the Province on March 19, was asked what the negotiating procedure would be if the board failed to pass the MOU. “Because the PRRD negotiating committee has not received any clear direction in terms of priorities or any information back, we would again go into negotiation trying to pull data out to bring back to The Hairbin stylists this group for further direcwould like to welcome tion. Because we wouldn’t have any sort of parameters Danielle Lespinay to go in there and know what to our team! Danielle is to be able to negotiate befrom Langley B.C. and cause we haven’t received attended the Aveda any direction,” Cvicsaid. institute in Vancouver. “If I was going to suggest After 4 ½ years within a way to rip this bandaid off the hair industry she has and get it done I would say grown to love modern just simply rescind the mocuts and colors such as tions that were there and the ombre and creative colors. municipalites can authorize Do you have a special themselves to work with that negotiating team, we event coming up and authorize the electoral area want your hair styled and directors to work with the regorgeous? Danielle loves gional district CAO . . . and doing that as well. Call we have the municipal and 250-787-1552 to book regional district signatories your appointment today. at the table,” Ackerman said. The MOU was passed Voted Best Salon 10442 choice 100 Street,2014 with four opposed. People’s 10440 100 Street, Fort St John
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2011, 2012, 2013. 2014 Commercial MLS® Award BCNREB
5.49 ACRES LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Land & Buildings Highly Visible Corner Location Between Charlie Lake & Fort St John
Asking $4.5 Million MLS® N4507284
FOR SALE OVER 6 ACRES Highway Frontage COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND Dawson Creek, BC Excellent development site for business looking to access the visibility and traffic patterns in this southern entrance to Dawson Creek.
Asking $2.95 Million
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND INCREDIBLE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
Site offers any developer an opportunity for expanding commercial and mixed used development.
located within the Peace River Regional District jurisdiction, east of City of Fort St John boundary just down form airport roundabout. Currently zoned/used for residential - lot is adjacent to Light Industrial use to the north & west.
Investors note – great holding property
Looking for a place to put a home based business on…without high city taxes? Check this out! Asking $759,000
Asking $3.89 Million
2 Lots along 100 Ave
Northern portion of property borders Baldonnel Road, west of the Baldonnel school. Opportunity to have residential home on the north side & home based business fronting the highway (Call PR Regional District regarding development opportunities)
100 Ave & lane access, city services, fenced yard
Asking $429,000
MLS® N4506845 (Structures on site sold in “as is” condition)
located in growing western area of Fort St John. Building set up for meat processing facility with storefront deli.
Asking $679,000
Call Ron for viewing and details of included items
MLS® N4507211
Great income producing business in the very active Fort St John market. Asking $2.28 Million
Dawson Creek’s Local Electric & Instrumentation Service Provider
Asking $639,000 MLS® N4506877 Building on site being sold in “as is” condition...may be used for residential or office
LAND-BUILDING-BUSINESS
Light Industrial
Land & Building 10,400sf shop/warehouse/office 3 bay shop with drive thru wash bay, crane, racks, compressor, pressure washer. 2 offices & reception on main floor, 2 offices on upper, furnishings, 3 phase power, natural gas heat, 3500 gallon cistern, septic system
1 acre commercial developmentJourneyman/Apprentice Hiring Electric/Instrumentation With annual revenue in excess of over $1.5 million lot located along 100th Street Well established family business with loads to offer any entrepreneur!
Asking $1.29Creek millionand area with Residential, serving Dawson MLS® N4506311 Asking $1.498 Million Commercial and Industrial electrical and instrumentation. MLS® N4507327 Neighborhood Commercial Lot (C1) Located kitty-corner to new hospital
Asking $16.75
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Being locally owned and operated we pride our selves in doing 1st quality work with 1/2 Duplex split level over 1000sf each floor! EXCELLENT 100% customer satisfaction GUARANTEED. Design for employee housing located along 86 Street with frontage MLS® N4507109
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road and alley accessat forour added Stop for a coffee anytime newparking. location in the airport industrial subdivision. Asking $339,800 MLS® N242489
Land & Building INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
Asking $18.00sf
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HIGHWAY FRONTAGE 5,740sf warehouse with office mezzanine
DOWNTOWN office space 2nd Floor Walk up Multi-Tenant Complex
Asking $900 per month + GST 155’x120’ 3 city lots with alley access located in city downtown core along 101 Ave
We carry pre wired power PRIME LAND sheds forFOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN FORT ST JOHN! EDGE ELECTRIC & CONTROLS • 250.784.0555 your rural 34 Vic Turner Airport Industrial Rd., Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H9 power needs! Fx (250) • office@edgecontrols.ca CALL784-0556 RON @ 250 785 4115 FOR APPOINTMENT or More Information about Commercial Real Estate 8,000sf Multi-Tenant Building on just under 1 acre Commercial Land ASKING $1.72 Million MLS® N4507273
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Information is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale, or buyers already under contract. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed and should be verified.
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Temp closure of Leisure Pool April 2 at 6 p.m., until Sat., April 4 at 1 p.m. The leaks have not yet been located, and the contractor needs complete silence in order to detect the leaks. For that reason the FORT ST. JOHN – Minor leaks in the entire facility will be closed. North Peace Leisure Pool mean the pool “Due to the need for silence during these will be closed for maintenance from Thurs., operations, we cannot allow the public to access the other amenities in the building,” said Craig Stanley, director of facilities and grounds with the city “We will have the work done as quickly as possible to get everyone back into the pool.” The pool will reopen to the public at 1 p.m. on April 4. Registration for swimming lessons and other activities is still available on April 2 and April 4 by callPhoto Credit Bronwyn Scott ing 250-787-8178. There will be no telephone registration on April 3 because it is a statutory holiday. Registrations are always available through the City of Fort St. John website, fortstjohn.ca.
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
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Taylor’s new utility poles not up to par, council says
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Taylor council discusses their concerns with uneven and badly placed B.C. Hydro utility poles at March 17 Committee of the Whole Meeting. forming the installation of them. One of the poles is located in the centre of a walking trail, which district staff has already spoke with B.C. Hydro about. TAYLOR – Some new utility poles and “There was substantial costs involved on lighting have been installed along 100 B.C. Hydro’s part in order to move the pole Street in Taylor, but the workmanship isn’t to another location,” said Gordon Davies, what Taylor’s mayor and council expected. director of operations with the district. Uneven and badly placed poles are just “We’re still currently in negotiations two of the concerns they have with B.C. with B.C. Hydro as to what the final outHydro’s newly complete Double Circuiting come will be, but more than likely the pole project, which they discussed at a Commitin the centre of tee of the Whole the trail, they meeting on will reconstruct Tues., March 17. the trail around The project the pole, as an involved the reasphalt trail.” location of the A third compower poles and plaint is that council was under the impreslines farther back from Highway 97, as it sion B.C. Hydro would be removing the exruns through Taylor, to prepare for the fu- isting set of poles when the new ones were ture four-laning of the highway. erected, but instead B.C. Hydro lopped off “You look down the street, they’re not the top of the poles, abandoning their rights a consistent height. It looks like shoddy to it. workmanship, is what it looks like,” said “My thought was that it was a replaceMayor Rob Fraser. “We have to live with ment, where one would be gone,” said that forever.” Coun. Betty Ponto. The district has no jurisdiction over the Had council known that the poles would heights of the poles, or the standards innot be immediately removed, they may have come to a different decision about allowing the second set to be installed. “I would have had a different feeling about being two roles of poles down the community,” said Coun. Brent Taillefer. The project dates back to 2012 when B.C. Hydro approached the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the district to explain that their facilities passing through Taylor would have to be upgraded in the future. The district agreed to let B.C. Hydro construct new Includes Continental Breakfast & Kids Stay Free • Ask for the Shoppers Discount! poles, rather than use the 1-877-355-3500 • www.lakeviewhotels.com existing poles, as it would be cheaper for B.C. Hydro, and safer for workers during construction.
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43RD ANNUAL CKNL TRADE SHOW
April 2, 2015
YOUR IN-TOWN GOLF COURSE Purchase Your 2015 Membership at the Fort St. John Trade Show at Booth #80
For first time members, we are offering a spouse free* membership, at the trade show only. A saving of over $440.00
Returning members receive, last season’s rates and get into our draw for a new Taylor Made driver, golf bags, shirt and more (at the trade show only).
We offer a convenient payment plan. Pay cash at the trade show and get a free sleeve of Titleist golf balls. Our members will receive a 25% discount from Lone Wolf and Lake Point, off green fee’s.
Best prices in the area, a second nine is still just $10.00
Full service facility, with power cars, rental clubs, practice putting green, chipping green and practice area, beautiful bent grass putting greens. Fully stocked pro shop with equipment for all levels of players. Very low prices on entry level sets, as well as top of the line gear for the serious players. We have a friendly, knowledgeable staff ready to help.
Family friendly, junior players welcome, parent-child tournament held each summer. One of the top junior programs in the province, running through the summer holidays.
Men’s league and open ladies night held each week. Men’s League Meeting, Thursday April 16th, 7:00pm at the clubhouse. If you want to join or add a team be sure to attend.
Drive north on 86th street and you will come to our door.
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Welcome to the Show As I sit writing this article I find it hard to believe that in a mere 3 ½ weeks another year will have passed and it will already be time for the 43rd Annual Fort St. John Trade Show. Last year was a truly fantastic year for the show. Yet again we broke attendance records and had the largest number of vendors yet. And 2015 is on target to again meet or beat our previous vendor records. You might have also noticed that the Trade Show has a new look this year with its very own logo! We felt it was important that the show had its own identity and we wanted something that while still fresh and modern, respected the rich tradition and history of the show. The show has its roots in radio and is still owned and run by the local radio stations The Bear and Sun FM (Bell Media). This is why we chose a radio microphone as our symbol. The letters “CKNL” refer to the call letters of The Bear radio station, which 43 years ago was simply known as ‘CKNL Radio’. Many Fort St. John residents still identify the show simply as the CKNL Trade Show. We’re happy with how it turned out and hope that you like our new look as much as we do!
MANAGER
And I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the many people that help every year to make this show a success. First off all thank you to everyone in The Bear & Sun FM offices! From on-air to production to our front desk staff everyone contributes to the creation and promotion of the show. Special thanks to Amy, Amanda, Heidi, Danice, Brie, and Terry, your help is greatly appreciated. And thank you as well to everyone that helps during the show – Donni, Don, Jeannette, Blair, Laura, Catherine, Scott, Ann, John, Cheryl, Emile, Roger, Tina, Claude, Marvin and of course the great team at Central Display. Without everyone’s hard work this show wouldn’t be the success that it is.
Christina Hogarth
And on that note – we welcome you to the 43rd Annual Fort St. John/ CKNL Trade Show and hope that you have a wonderful time!
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Best Booth Awards - 2014 Every year one of the hardest things to do is pick the best booths. So many vendors put so much time, effort and heart into their booths. They come up with creative ways of grabbing people’s attention and of conveying what their business is actually about. And 2014 was no different, with 3 great local Fort St. John businesses taking the top spots. First Place in 2014 went to Unforgettable Memories Foto Source/The Canadian Grind. Lynette Kitt and her team are veterans of the show. A few years ago they decided to go all out and move their entire café down to the venue. For 2014 they built a fantastic wooden ‘honeycombed’ display to showcase their Canadian Grind products and also brought down a full selection of cameras and accessories. And a little known fact…did you know they have to lug all of their water in by hand throughout the show? There’s nothing piped in and with all the coffee and tea they produce….that is a whole heck of a lot of water jugs!
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Second place went to the incredibly high energy team at Accent Dental. Their upstairs booth was a huge hit with the kids. Their balloon artist created fantastic creatures and headbands and their staff had nothing but smiles, laughs…and a few goodies….to hand out all weekend long. I think if there was a ‘Funnest’ Booth Award they would have nabbed that too! And in third place was Urban Vibe. Their amazing cabin structure, complete with chandelier, has been a crowd favorite the last few years. It immediately grabs your attention and welcomes you into their mini-store where you can browse through their beautiful clothing and home décor. A truly beautiful booth that we were very happy to have as part of the show.
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43RD ANNUAL CKNL TRADE SHOW
April 2, 2015
2015 Door Prizes Come see us at Booths 300 & 301
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Northeast NEWS Thanks to our wonderful trade show vendors we have some fantastic door prizes. This year our top prize is from a new local business in town – Computer Emporium. Desmond and Vern have provided us with a great home computer package including a Toshiba U920T Ultrabook, Leather Carrying Case, 27” Acer LED Monitor, Ultrabook Dock, Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard & Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse, Logitech USB Speakers, HP Syncrotech Headphones, AVG 2015 Anti-Virus, Home Delivery & Setup and 2 Maintenance Appointments in 2015. All valued at $2400. You can find Computer Emporium on 100th Avenue, downtown Fort St. John. They’re located in Booth #147 at the show. We also have the new Nikon D5500 SLR Camera up for grabs, courtesy of Unforgettable Memories Foto Source. This comes with an 18-55mm VR II Lens Kit and allows you to touch where you want to focus, and shoot from many angles with a 3.2 inch touchscreen vari-angle LCD. Share your shots instantly with built in Wi-Fi and smartphone capability and capture full HD video at a frame rate of 60p. Unforgettable Memories Foto Source is located on 100th Avenue in Fort St. John and you can find them, and their sister company The Canadian Grind, in Booth #144-145 at the show. Apollo Avenue is another great local business who you’ll find on the second floor in Booth #215. One lucky door winner will receive a $500 Gift Certificate to spend at their store. Apollo Avenue carries the latest designer sunglasses and watches from a huge selection of designers including Coach, Ray Ban, Prada, Gucci, Spy, Citizen, Bulova and more. If you miss them at the show you’ll find them in the Totem Mall, open 7 days a week. And lastly there’s the kids prize – a $250 Gift Certificate from Ferris Fast Cycles. With summer right around the corner check out Ferris Fast Cycles for a great selection of kid and adult bikes, gear and all the accessories you need to stay healthy and fit this summer. Ferris Fast Cycles is located at 10109 95th Avenue in Fort St. John.
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Door Prizes – Draws take place at 4:30pm on Sunday April 12th at The Bear/Sun FM Radio Booth on the 2nd Floor of the Pomeroy Sports Centre COMPUTER EMPORIUM
$2400 Home Computer Package including a Toshiba U920T Ultrabook, Leather Carrying Case, 27” Acer LED Monitor, Ultrabook Dock, Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard & Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse, Logitech USB Speakers, HP Syncrotech Headphones, AVG 2015 Anti-Virus, Home Delivery & Setup and 2 Maintenance Appointments in 2015
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A $500 Gift Certificate
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First Floor
Booth #
Company Name
1..................................................................................... Temptations 2..................................................................................... Temptations 3..........................................................................Goodies by Thelma 4..................................................................................Stella and Dot 5............................................................................................. Norwex 6............................................................................Sunlife / Canwest 7.............................................................................Sunlife / Canwest 8..............................................................................The Pillow Nook 9.......................................................................................Lily Silk Art 10......................................................................................Lily Silk Art 11...............................................................................Ocean Sales LTD 12......................................................... Scentsy (Tamara Wilkinson) 13...............................................................................Josh Kolay Arts 14.......................................................................CST Consultants Inc. 15...................................................................... Dani B Photography 15A..................................................................................Lynn Photos 16...................................................................Pacesetter Enterprises 17.................................................................................... Ocean Sales 18.................................Advanced Iridologist and Clinical Herbalist 19.............................................................Sand and Stone Jewellery 20...............................................................Hotsy Cleaning Systems 21.........................................................................Goodness of Garlic 22.....................................................................Budget Performance 23.....................................................................Budget Performance 24..............................................................Daksha’s Gourmet Spices 25........................................................................Caliber Mudjacking 26.......................................................................Caliber Mudjacking 27...................................................................Pacesetter Enterprises 28....................................................................... Organo Gold Coffee 29.............................................................. Blondie’s Bath Boutique 30........................................................................ Shield Contracting 31......................................................................... Shield Contracting 32......................................................................... Today’s Technique 33...........................................Brite N’ Shiny Tub & Tile Resurfacing 34..............................................................................VersaFrame Inc. 35.................................................... Fort St. John Hospital Auxillary 36............................................................. Century 21 Energy Realty 37.............................................................. Century 21 Energy Realty 38............................................................BC Senior Games - Zone 12 39............................................................BC Senior Games - Zone 12 40..............................................................A1 Marketing + Orthotics 41...............................................................A1 Marketing + Orthotics 42...................................................................................The Hair Bin 43.............................................................................Swiss Style Nuts 44................................................................................... Ocean Sales 45..........................................................................................Gideons 46................................................................................Pacific Homes 47..........................................................Pineview Management Ltd. 48..................................................MC Rehabilitation and Wellness 49..................................................MC Rehabilitation and Wellness 50............................................................................ BC Timber Sales 51...................................................Epicure Selection (Nadine Kam) 52..................................................Miller Custom Concrete & Design 53..........................................................Hans on Mechanical Service 54................................................................. Taste of the Okanagan 55.............................................................Knowledge First Financial 56............................................................Knowledge First Financial 57................................................................Northern Rockies Lodge 58........................................... Bargains Galore! Your Vacuum Store 59...................................................................Great North Creations 60........................................................................................BC Hydro 61.........................................................................................BC Hydro 62.................................................................................Michaud Toys 63..................................................................................Michaud Toys 64..........................................................................................Tie Boss 65............................................................... Northern Lights College 66............................................................... Northern Lights College 67................................................................ Northern Lights College 68....................................................................... West Coast Resorts 69....................................................................... West Coast Resorts 70................................................................................... CF Orthotics 71......................................................................Bonnie’s Accessories 72......................................................................Bonnie’s Accessories 73................................................................ Clean Cuts Rada Cutlery 74.....................................Peace Valley Environmental Association 75..............................................................................Investors Group
43Rd annual CKNL Trade Show 76..............................................................................Investors Group 77......................................Euroderm Spa + Northern Therapeutics 78.................................................................. Tourism Prince George 79...................................................................Pacesetter Enterprises 80.....................................................Fort St. John Links Golf Course 81....................................................................Hands on Contracting 82.......................................................................Mary Kay Cosmetics 83...............................................................................Passion Parties 84.........................................................................South Hill Designs 85........................................................................................Primerica 86....................................................................St John’s Ambulance 87..........................................................................Teryl’s Concession
bulk Booths booths First First Floor Floor Bulk 100............................................................................Ocean Sales LTD 101............................................................................C&V Trailer Sales 102...........................................................................C&V Trailer Sales 103.....................................................................Eden Spas & Jacuzzi 104.....................................................................Eden Spas & Jacuzzi 105.....................................................Hopkins Quality Air Solutions 106...........................................................................District of Taylor 107.................................................GraphX Signs and Auto Designs 108......................................................................City of Fort St. John 109.....................................................................Weigert Enterprises 110................................................................................All West Glass 111.............................................................................Enviro Home Inc 112......................................................................Redfern Enterprises 113.........................................................................Revolution Honda 114.........................................................................Revolution Honda 115...............................................................Prairie Coast Equipment 116...............................................................Prairie Coast Equipment 117................................................................................... Ocean Sales 118................................................................................... Ocean Sales 119.............................................................................Camp Sagitawa 120.......................................................................Energetic Concrete 121................................................................ Factory Direct Deerskin 122.........................................................FiveStar Mixed Martial Arts 123.......................................................................Rec Pro Arctic Spas 124..............................................Harley Davidson of Prince George 125.................................................................Northern Auto Electric 126.......................................................................... Beck Enterprises 127..................................................... Rentco / Bobcat of the Peace 128..................................................... Rentco / Bobcat of the Peace 129......................................................Peace River Regional District 130..............................................................................LB Contracting 131.........................................................................North Gate Honda 132........................................................................North Gate Honda 133............................................................New Rock Developments 134............................................................New Rock Developments 135.................................................................................. Ocean Sales 136..........................................................Autographics Trim & Signs 137...........................................................Autographics Trim & Signs 138.............................................................................Overhead Door 139................................................................... Trend Manufacturing 140................................................................... Trend Manufacturing 141...... Alisha Guild Photography / Picture This Event & Wedding Planning 142...........................................................Old Hippy Wood Products 143.........................................................................Around The Block 144....................... Unforgettable Memories & The Canadian Grind 145....................... Unforgettable Memories & The Canadian Grind 146......................................North Peace Savings and Credit Union 147...................................................................Computer Emporium 148............................................................. Chance’s Gaming Centre 149........................................................................ Pat’s Auto Supply 150..................................................................Peace Country Toyota 151...................................................................Peace Country Toyota 152................................................................................Cutco Cutlery 153.......................................................................... iDesign Kitchens 154..................................................... Northwestern ICF Supply Ltd.
second Floor Second 200.................................................Canwest Propane / Cal-Gas Inc. 201.................................................................Fantasy Toys and Gifts 202................................................................Fantasy Toys and Gifts 203.........................................................................................Redfern 204........................................................................................Redfern 205..................................... T.R.U.E. North Immigration Consulting 206...................................................................Carpet Guy Cleaning
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207.................................................... Conservative Party of Canada 208.....................................................................................Juice Plus 209......................................................................... Peekaboo Beans 210.......................................................................................... N.E.A.T. 211........................................................................................... N.E.A.T. 212.........................................................................................Redfern 213.........................................................................................Redfern 214........................................................ Antony Swan Management 215...................................Apollo Avenue Sunglasses and Watches 216.............................................................................................. JNEX 217.............................................................................................. JNEX 218.................................................................. WildArt Photography 219..................................................... Titanium Exclusive Cookware 220...............................................................................30 Minute Hit 221......................................................... Young Living Essential Oils 222....................................................................Peace Tree Blessings 223..................................................All Peace Industrial Contractors 224..................................................................South Point Satellites 225.................................................................Dandelions & Mudpies 226.........................................................................................Redfern 227.............................................................................Princess House 228...............................................................................Miche Canada 229................................................ 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Canadian Cancer Society, Fort St. John Community 351..................................................Stitched with Love by: Danielle 352............................................................................. Petron Cellular 353.............................................Rodan and Fields - Angela Henley 354.................................................................Fort St. John Air Show 355..................................................................Finlay River Outfitters 356....................................................Chelsea’s Hair Studio and Spa 357......................Action BC Resource and Referral Service Society 358...................................................................................T.O.P.S. 3132 359.....................................Roy Northern Land and Environmental 360........................................................................ Art Smart Design 361......................................................................... 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Brought to you by Spectra Energy The trade show is excited to be bringing Science World back to the show. They fly up from Vancouver to bring their travelling road show to us and this wouldn’t be possible without the sponsorship of Spectra Energy – who has been a great supporter and partner of the trade show over the past 4 years. Science World’s live shows feature spectacular science demonstrations from a wide variety of topics including electricity, air pressure, forces, and chemistry. From flying chickens to hair raising electrical demonstrations and
Looking for Sponsors & Volunteers Come See us at Booth 240
YOUR EXPERTS IN LAND SURVEYING AND MAPPING Proud part of the Fort St. John community since 1982
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KEVA - Staircase Tower even the occasional explosion there’s always lots of fun and audience interaction
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KEVA - Village
with Science World On the Road. This year’s interactive displays will feature Science World’s KEVA plank building. KEVA allows kids to unleash their inner engineer to create stunning towers, bridges, and other architectural structures from over 2,000 wooden KEVA planks. Each KEVA plank is precisely manufactured to be exactly the same dimensions as every other one and the combinations are almost limitless. How tall, strong, and stable can you make your creation?
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Come See Us at Booth #149 KEVA - Twin Spiral Structures
TRAILERS • TRAILERS • TRAILERS Cargo Trailers • Sled/ATV Trailers • Deckover Trailers • Equipment Trailers • Gooseneck Trailers • Dump Trailers
Do you need Immigration Assistance? • Skilled Workers Program • Student and Visitors Visa • In-Home Care: Adults, Children & Disabled Persons
Come see us at the Fort St. John Trade Show April 10, 11, 12 Booths 101 & 102
• Family Sponsorship • Citizenship • Temporary and Permanent Work Visa • Advise Employers on Work Visa Procedures • Appeal to Immigration Decisions
Please call to make an appointment!
Stop by Booth 247 and see Me! Shirley Palmer-Hunt, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (Located across from Backcountry and Integra Tire)
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Taylor, British Columbia ~ 1.250.789.3711 Jet at t t a r B a t Test ou launch t a o B r o l the Tay , 15th h t 4 1 , h t 3 April 1 Northgate Honda, Grande Prairie has been supplying the Peace Region the best in jet boats for over 20 years. From inventory or custom builds, Bratt Jet has been leading the jet boat world and shows no sign of slowing.
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Non Profits at the Trade Show TOTEM PRE-SCHOOL Booth #304 This is the 1st year in recent memory that we’ve had a pre-school participate in the Trade Show. As parents in this community know, it’s not easy to get your child into pre-school – especially if you weren’t able to get them on a wait list at an early age. Despite long wait lists, some pre-schools suffer from a lack of funds and old, broken equipment and facilities. Totem PreSchool is working to raise funds this year by holding a Fundraiser Raffle. Totem Pre School has been operating for over 30 years in the same building. It’s a non profit group run by an elected board of parents. Other than the monthly fees, this raffle is what keeps the school going. Board member Tara Lynch says that the school fees cover basic operating costs, but there’s not much for extras like replacing playground equipment, toys and supplies. That’s why they have the raffle – which, by the way, there are great prizes for, such as a $200 early bird draw on May 1st. The grand prize is a West Jet Vacation package valued at $2800, a 2nd prize of $1500 cash, and a 3rd prize, donated by Computer Emporium, of a Samsung Galaxy Tab, Bluetooth Keyboard and a portfolio case.
On Our Way Home Animal Rescue – Booth #260
On Our Way Home Animal Rescue is based out of Chetwynd, B.C., and serves Dawson Creek, Fort St John, Hudson’s Hope, Tumbler Ridge, and Mackenzie. It was created in May 2012, and their dream is to rescue and rehome animals that otherwise have no hope. On Our Way Home is anti-euthanization, and believes that every animal can be rehabilitated, trained, and when given the opportunity, they can make the pet you’ve always dreamed of. With almost 3 years under their belt, the organization appreciates the support they’ve received, but there are still many abandoned, abused animals that need loving families. What On Our Way Home Animal Rescue most needs is foster homes. Unlike the SPCA, they don’t have a facility to house animals. The only way they accept an animal is if they have a foster home for it. If you’re interested in opening your home, or learning more, stop by Booth #260, or visit www.onourwayhomeanimalrescue.webs.com.
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Every year a large number of non profit groups participate in the Trade Show. We have an amazing volunteer community in Fort St. John, and they do invaluable work to raise funds for many worthwhile organizations. Below are just a few of these groups.
Keeping an Eye on Your Health Iridology... is the study of signs in your iris that indicates the state of your health, toxic settlements and the nutritional needs of your body. Iridologist... Assesses your iris to determine the status of your health and provides alternative solutions and plans to optimize your condition and avoid illnesses.
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Another group hoping to raise awareness is the Canadian Cancer Society. April is Daffodil Month, and local volunteers will accept donations for daffodils at Booth #350 on the 2nd floor. Army Cadets will also be walking around taking donations. These groups Voted People’s Choice Salon work together to raise funds for cancer research. Open Late Thurs & Fri till 8pm It’s rare to find someone Gift Certificates Available that hasn’t been touched by cancer somewhere in their 10440-100th Street 10442-100th Street lives, so join the fight today 250-787-1553 250-787-1552 WWW.HBHEALTHSPA.COM and donate. WWW.HAIRBIN.COM
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Tumbler Ridge wants circle route finished STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Don McPherson, mayor of Tumbler Ridge, asked the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board for support as his council asks the Provincial government to finish the remaining unpaved section of Highway 52, south of the junction with Highway 2. “We have this circle road, and it’s not really a circle route because there’s 36 kilometres of highway that’s not paved, and it would really do wonders for the area,” said McPherson at the March 26 PRRD meeting. “We’ve already got it in the ten year transportation plan, but if we’re going to wait ten years for it, that’s too long. We want to see if they can put a little bit of priority on it and move it ahead.” The project was proposed as an area priority upgrade to the Province’s B.C. on the Move plan, McPherson said, but it hasn’t been identified by the Province as a plan project.
“The Peace Region has an abundance of natural resources and wonders which serve as the backbone of our tourism industry,” read the letter which McPherson brought to the board. “The opportunity exists for our region to develop our own circular tourism route that would include each community in the Peace. . . . The development of this route will allow the Peace to become a destination within itself and help capitalize on the over 300,000 visitors who travel the Alaska Highway annually.” The unpaved section of highway makes the circular route a hard sell to potential tourists, McPherson said. He also said that Kelly Lake Cree First Nation would benefit from the section being paved, and that the road was identified as a barrier to the development of a tourism industry there at the Aboriginal Tourism BC Strategic Workshop held in Fort St. John in June of 2014. McPherson asked the board to draft a letter in support of Tumbler Ridge’s efforts. The board voted in favour of McPherson’s request.
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Join us on Facebook to enter our Puppy and Kitten Photo Contest. Small Animal: 250-782-5616 Large Animal: 250-782-1080 238-116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
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160.16 acres,
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land is by oilfield road through Sec 10. Land is about 1/2 bush (poplar and some willow growth). Land is level and about 150 acres under cultivation, total acreage is 319.15. There is a creek through the east end of this land. Owners receive approx $6500 per year for under-surface rights. OGC states this lease is no longer active, lease was owned by CNRL. There are adjoining lands also available. Land is 30 miles from Fort St John (north on the Prepatou Road). N237140
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This home is
a fixer-upper. It is rented and clean, but needs work. Basement wall (NE corner) has a hole at floor level and will likely have to be dug out and repaired. The house had a suite downstairs, but it cannot be rented out due to new regulations. R2 zoning. Place should have new windows. Lot is 48.12 x 178.61. Main floor has 2 bedrooms, 4-pc bath, eating bar in the kitchen, and patio doors to south-facing deck. Includes dishwasher and stove. Basement has a rec room, 2 bedrooms, and a 3-pc bath. The yard is fenced. N242404
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Worth the Risk by Whitney Braun: A review Review by Bronwyn Scott
mean the story doesn’t have its merits. In fact, although I started reading it with a critical eye, FORT ST. JOHN – Worth the Risk is Whitney Braun’s underlining the odd awkward phrase or missed word, I disfirst novel, and in some ways, it shows. But that doesn’t covered that as the story develops, it keeps a good pace. In fact, it’s something of a page turner. The scene: corporate business world, Toronto, where the career driven, competent, yet entirely “unfixable” Anna gets promotion after promotion at her accounting firm. But in her heart, Anna is a small town girl who’s put her emotional life on hold. Her career and public success is a distraction for the young woman who’s buried an “unforCommercial & Residential giveable” secret deep within. Carpet & Lino The reason I say it shows that it’s Braun’s first novel is Laminate & Hardwood because of some scenarios that are emphasized again and Ceramics & Window Coverings again, almost to the point where the context and motivation Hours: Mon–Thurs 9am to 5pm 250-782-7640 for the novel’s core characters become unbelievable. Friday 9am to 12pm Sunday 12pm to 3pm TF: 1-866-736-2860 This is my personal opinion, and others may not find 721A - 100A AVENUE, DAWSON CREEK, BC this to be the case. (For one thing, I’m an atheist, and God, of the Judeo-Christian tradition, figures strongly in this book. I wasn’t born in a small town, and maybe I don’t understand some of the nuances of what that’s like. I digress . . . but the point is that I found some of the novel’s fundamental bases hard to ‘get.’) $ $ $ The first such scenario where I found this to be the STANDARD FAMILY KING case is Anna’s hard resolve ROOM ROOM ROOM that her teenage pregnancy was all her fault, and that *Rates do not include taxes what she’s done is entirely beyond the pale of what anyone could possibly forgive her for. She believes that $ $ any and all closeness with her family must be avoided, lest they discover her flawed past. She’s convinced that no one would love her if they knew. Anna fled her hometown of Sethburn, Sask., shortly 1-1LITRE POP 2 Adult Reserved after her high school graduSeating Tickets MICROWAVE POPCORN ation because of her pregnancy, and never told a soul. To: 2015 Bud Country DELUXE HOT BUFFET BREAKFAST Sethburn is a small, conserFever WeekendW HIGH SPEED WIFI vative town where God and His teachings play a large
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Dawson Creek grower sends bills to Feds and Province for “long term loss of opportunity”
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STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - As the latest move in his yearslong appeal to the provincial and federal governments to stop what he says is escalating neglect of northeastern B.C.’s horticultural industry, Kevin Knoblauch, of Valley Gardens in Dawson Creek, has issued invoices to the federal and provincial Ministries of Agriculture, at $3,024,000 each. “If somebody doesn’t stand up for the resource, for the sector, if it isn’t us, who’s going to?” Knoblauch told
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ment of the Site C dam, combine to create an “unsettling picture.” The invoice naming Agriculture Canada as the client quotes the rate for the alleged long term loss of opportunity at $108,000 per year for 28 years (1975 to 2014). The Provincial invoice quotes “production losses” for 12 acres of land at $9,000 per acre, annually for 28 years. “This amount is due and payable,” both invoices read. Knoblauch says that as a lifelong resident of the Peace region who has seen the horticultural industry continually neglected, and now with Site C on the horizon as well as more alluvial flood plain land used for LNG-related sand and gravel exctraction, he feels a responsibility to stand up for the interests of the horticultural sector. “It makes no sense to develop a short-term extractive industry such as our fossil fuel industry—rapid development of that, at the total long-term expense of basic industry that’s required for our own food production.” Knoblauch proposes to use the remittance for orchard research for the Peace region, the employment of an orchard planner, and horticultural educational programs in partnership with Northern Lights College and School District 59. “Our sincere goal here is to ensure long term protection of Northeast Alluvial Floodplains, and to provide a long term Orchard program at every Community. Northern Residents deserve fresh local affordable fruit in perpetuity, and the Economy of the Northeast is not complete without a meaningful Horticulture Sector,” Knoblauch said in a letter to PRRD Chair Lori Ackerman. The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture acknowledged the receipt of a letter from Knoblauch on March 9. It is currently under review by Ministry staff. The federal Ministry of Agriculture and Agri Food did not respond in time for deadline.
Northeast News. “They’ve beaten it [the horticultural industry] down, degraded it, discounted it, and now they’re stripping the land base . . . It all happens in little incremental steps that local politicians make along the way, that they don’t underPersonalized service for remarkably stand the implications of. natural results “A generation from now, my grandchildren will never 100th Avenue, have a clue about the agri- 11116 Fort St John, BC cultural land that used to be info@mediskin.ca here.” Ph. 250 787 0010 The invoices claim com- or book online pensation for “long term www.mediskin.ca loss of opportunity” which Knoblauch says is due to the provincial restrictions placed on horticultural acMedical Aesthetics | Skin | Laser | Botox cess to the federal seasonal farm workers program, from 1975 to 2004. This restriction to labour, Knoblauch’s statement reads, plus the federal approval of the allocation of over 5,000 acres of horticultural land for the develop-
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The conditions of the agreement were that the existing pole line be removed, and that the district would receive an overhead streetlight installed on each pole. This year the project went ahead. However, the existing pole lines are under a joint use agreement between B.C. Hydro, Telus, and Rohl Geomatics. According to a report staff prepared for council, when B.C. Hydro abandons their interest in a joint use pole, they cut off the top of the pole above the Telus line. It could take several years to get the other utilities transferred to the new pole line location. Eventually, the poles will be gone, but there’s no knowing when that will happen as it depends on when Telus and Rohl Geomatics decide to move their connection to the new poles. Council gave staff direction to talk to B.C. Hydro to see if they could do anything to level the newly installed but uneven poles along 100 Street.
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March 31, 2016. The Northeast Pilot Project expands upon the types of workers eligible for the BC PNP in the northeast development region. Elsewhere in the province, it’s only the hospitality industry that benefits, according to Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North. “The pilot project that we have in northeastern B.C. is across the board, whether you’re in the contracting or whether you’re in pipelining, whether you’re in facility building, whether you’re in the stationary stores or Canadian Tires or the Rona’s, or in the hospitality industry. It’s everybody in the northeast,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North. There is no similar pilot project anywhere in B.C., Pimm said, or even across Canada, that he is aware of. “Our government wants to have British Columbians first in line for jobs in our province, however, we understand that economic immigration will play a role in ensuring that we have workers to meet labour demands,” said Pimm. “Extending the Northeast Pilot Project for a minimum of one year will help employers to develop a more sustainable workforce here in Peace Country.” Pimm is committed to pushing government to make the pilot project permanent for our region.
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Editor: staff, and has been able to recruit experienced The April 2,leaders 2015 in many Pagedepartments. A15 The past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of leadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them Editor:Lights College have been very fulfilling. staff, andthe hasclarity been able recruit experienced leaders inexperienced many departments. The Further, of thetoCollege's vision is attracting professionals Northern team members exceptional and have been proud work with them The five and a halfforyears in when the Peace Country President CEO of who want to contribute toare an organization thatI "knows where it to is going". The past potential I noted NLC I decided to as apply for thisand position is leadership of the College's vision on is attracting experienced professionals Northern Lights College have beenevolving very fulfilling. It alsothe hasclarity been gratifying to collaborate Dual Credit programming with loca and becoming a reality. The addition Further, want to contribute to an organization that "knows where it is going". partners The potential I noted for NLC I decided to apply for position is who School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary of when the Centre of Excellence forthis Clean Energy ALL It alsoNorthern has been gratifying to collaborate on Dual Credit programming locala evolving and becoming reality.combined The addition Opportunities. The Peace Region is very fortunate with to have Technologies in DawsonaCreek, with through Peace River School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary partners of the Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy group of exceptional leaders committed to expanding the scope of this program the Jim Kassen Industry Training Centre/ Oil SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. ALL Northernthe Opportunities. The Peace Region is veryeducational fortunate to have a Technologies in Dawson Creek,incombined with through and to spreading word on the benefits of this innovative initiative and Gas Centre of Excellence Fort St. John, Peace River exceptional leadersby committed to for expanding scope of this program the JimNorthern Kassen Lights Industry Training Centre/ Oil group I have of been very impressed the passion learningthe these leaders bring to the allows College to fulfil its brand SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. spreading on the commitment benefits of this educational initiative and Gas Centre Excellence in Fort St. John, and table,tobut also forthe theirword continuing toinnovative finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energyof College™. haveof been impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the allows Northern Lights College to fulfil brand Iyouth the very region. NLC is committed to providing theitsskilled table, but also for their commitment to finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energy College™. Over the years, I havecontinuing received support and encouragement from local politicians workers for these expanding industrial sectors As March arrives and the days grow longer, Canadians seem to wake up from the cold, dark This column, written and pubSherri Collins, CFP youth of the region. NLC is committed to providing the skilled including: Senator Richard Neufeld, the former Minister of Energy, Mines and and supporting the economic development of February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm lished by Investors Group Finandays of winter with a renewed energy that finds expression in a burst of spring cleaning. And Senior Financial Consultant Over years, I haveJay received support and encouragement from politicians workers forspring thesecleaning expanding industrial sectors Petroleum Hill, former Member of Parliament forlocal Prince Georgethefinancial region. Given the scope of Services the industrial Inc. (in QuĂŠbec – a theResources; while you’re getting your house in order, this is also a great time for – cial 9319 - 100 Avenue Rycroft Community Hall Senator Richard Neufeld, former Minister of Energy, Mines and and supporting theregion, economic development of Peace Blair Lekstrom, MLA forthe Peace River South and former Minister of expansion in our a major partServices of my which February means getting your financial in order. 23, 2011house • 1:30pm Financial Firm),including: and In-River; Fort St. John, BC V1J 1X8 5208 - 47th Avenue Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, Resources; former Member of Parliament for Prince Georgethe the was scopetovestors ofbuild theGroup industrial Energy, Mines and Petroleum and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River role region. at theGiven College capacity Securities Inc. (in Ph: 250-785-4312 Fax: 250-785-2344 You don’t need cleaning agents, mops3A0 and brooms for your financial spring cleaning all youa major part of my Peace River; Blair Lekstrom, MLA Rycroft, AB TOH Rycroft Community Hall forsherri.collins@investorsgroup.com Peace Southmunicipal and formerand Minister of expansion in our –region, North. the River exceptional regiona through partnerships with other post-secondary QuĂŠbec, a firm in Financial Plan-And I would like to acknowledge Email: need is a lockable5208 drawer- 47th or filing cabinet and a supply of file folders in which to organize and Agenda:Avenue general informaMines and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA forCouncils, Peace River role at the and College was and toning) build capacity leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and and institutions industry, to presents ensure that Energy, 1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for the financial • RRSPS • BRokeR SeRviceS • iNSURANce store all your financial information. include: Rycroft, AB TOHYour 3A0financial filing system should tionpost-secondary only and is not a solicitation year end. North. And I would like Itowas acknowledge thethe exceptional municipaldemonstrated and regional through other Regional District Boards. impressed•by of leadership funding partnerships provided bywith the government supports ReSPS •quality MoRTGAGeS 2) To elect Directors of the Association. Agenda: to programming. buyensure or sell that any investments. • Bank statements leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, institutions and industry, and to by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you toand al the breadth and depth of needed TM Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed 3) To To receive appointthe an financial auditor ofstatements the Association. 1) of the Association for the financial to its subsidiary corporations. Mortgage products are offered Contact own advisor for District • Investment account statements 4) To transact other business, if any, as may properly come before year end. such Regional I was byLights the Management quality ofLtd., leadership demonstrated funding the College government supports for being willingBoards. to work withimpressed Northern College on joint planning tha I knewprovided Northernby Lights was ayour "classy" through I.G. Investment Investors Group theelect meeting. 2) To Directors of the Association. specific about your cir- the region. • Insurance policies and statements Trustrenewable Co. Ltd. is a trustenergy company licensed to lend money in by members of the oil and gas and industries. Thank you to all the breadth when and depth needed programming. benefits institution the of first person to advice welcome 3) To appoint an auditor of the Association. all jurisdictions in Canada. Clients with mortgage inquiries cumstances. For more informa• Tax returns from prior years and supporting information will be referred toLights an Investors Group Mortgage Planning 4) To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before for being willing to work with Northern College on joint planning that I knew Northern Lights College was a "classy" The College’s Board of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported me to my Specialist. Insurance products and services distributed tion on this topic please contact the meeting.and loan agreements and statements • Mortgage through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license benefits the region. institution when the first person to welcome me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this suppor new job was your Investors Group Consultant. sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company. • Investment purchases and sales confirmations The College’s of Governors recruited me to Boards make changes andprogressive supported me my and pleased that Board the original Board and succeeding provided the toformer Documents such as wills and powers of attorney are best kept in a fireproof safe. when the became uncomfortable. I was veryproud appreciative this support new job was direction andchanges encouraged innovation. I am particularly that weofcontinued to President, Jim me the original Boardofand succeeding Boardsforprovided progressive the focuspleased on the that fundamental mandate providing education quality of life in the Kassen.former He and As you receive information through the mail or otherwise, file it in the cabinet. When docuandthat encouraged innovation.toIrequests am particularly proud continued to President, region, and we were responsive by industry forthat newwe programming committedJim 25 direction ments become older than three years or so, place them in inactive in a banker’s Together westorage will (perhaps find a solution. the fundamental of providing education for quality offor lifeapplied in the Kassen. He focus I amonlooking forward tomandate the innovative initiatives and opportunities years to NLC Dr. J. Grant Timmins box, stored in a closet or your basement) to make room for new information. The Canada ReveDr. J. Grant Tim We understand what you’re going through. weenergy were responsive to requests byin industry for new programming committed 25 region, researchand in that clean technologies that are the planning stages. Through and provided Dr. John E. Gentles nue Agency suggests that income tax information should be kept for at least six years, however, Dr. John E. 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Continued from Page A12. In time, Anna discovers that her past is more forgivable than she imagined, and that her family, and Drake, really do need her. It’s time, Anna realizes, to stop running away from who she is, and to accept Sethburn as a place that will always tug at her heartstrings, calling her back home. For Braun’s first novel, I would say that Worth the Risk is a resounding success. She’s structured her story in a compelling fashion, capably moving from one character’s perspective to the next, exposing the dynamic emotions at play. As someone who’s just finished reading George Eliot’s Middlemarch, I can say with some relief that at no point is Braun’s novel ever boring. I can’t say the same of Middlemarch. If Braun were to write a second novel, would I read it? Absolutely. She’s an up and coming young author to watch for. With more than a few unexpected plot twists, Worth the Risk is definitely an engaging story that’s worth your time. *** Whitney Braun lives on acreage outside Fort St. John, and on Sat., April 11, she will be at Coles at the Totem Mall for a book signing from 1-4 p.m. Worth the Risk is also available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com/Worth-Risk-Whitney-Braun/ dp/1491754885.
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott FORT ST. JOHN – These members of local organizations received their Mega Lottery cheques at the Fort St. John Quality Inn on Thurs., March 26. The annual fundraiser, which the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Rotary Clubs participate in each year, greatly helps local groups fund their programming. “For us the proudest part of this is the ability to help all
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per cent higher than minimum wage. But that’s not enough to attract the number of staff he needs. The extension of the pilot project gives employers like Bannerman the ability to top up and get close to where he needs to be for employment. “After going through a lengthy process of bringing in temporary foreign workers, it gives us a path to retain them,” he said. “So when we pay the cost to get them here and train them, and they’ve made a huge impact on our business, we have the ability to walk them through this process, get them qualified into the Provincial Nominee Program, and then even down that path further, into an opportunity for permanent residence.” Being able to retain his employees is important to the success of his business. “It takes anyone a lengthy time to learn any job, to do it properly, and so we have an ability to keep these employees longer, and, continue to be valued members of our team, and it just makes us stronger as a business,” Bannerman said. “We would be in desperate shape if we didn’t have the ability in the Fort St. John region to complement our Canadian workers with additional foreign workers, and to have them stay through this program is terrific.”
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D.C. upgrades Continued from Page A5. certain phases of construction. During these times a detour route will be provided, the Ministry says. Dawson Creek company Brocor Construction Ltd. is the general contractor for the project. The purpose of the Dawson Creek improvements is to “improve the safety and efficiency of the highway and major intersections while increasing corridor capacity, mobility and reliability,” said the Ministry. “With increased resource development in the region, there is more industrial traffic. These upgrades will make travel safer for residents, tourists and commercial drivers travelling throughout the region,” said Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier. B.C. on the Move is a program of infrastructure improvements which the Province developed in part from over 12,000 public surveys conducted in B.C., as well as engagement with stakeholders such as First Nations groups, chambers of commerce, port and airport authorities, and local governments. According to the Province, B.C. on the Move is meant to provide a “comprehensive road map for transportation investments and strategic policy actions over the next decade.” It is also meant to support trade for B.C.’s “expanding resource sectors through Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway,” the Province states. More information about B.C. on the Move is available online at engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/.
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Zimmer tables motion on UN firearms regime STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for the Prince George-Peace River region, tabled a Private Member’s Motion which discourages Canadian government from adopting the United Nations’ (UN) firearms resolution 55/255. “The regulations envisioned in the resolution would do nothing to enhance public safety . . . the government has already surpassed its obligations with respect to the resolution and is not required to take any further steps,” Zimmer’s motion reads. The UN resolution includes a section outlining the marking of firearms and which asks State Parties to mark imported firearms with a code identifying the country of import. This, says a press release issued from Zimmer’s office, will mean a great cost to the “law-abiding firearms community”, as all imported firearms under this resolution would need to be marked with “Canada” or “CA”. “Canada’s common sense firearms regulations are already extensive and exceed what the United Nations is asking in this resolution,” said Zimmer in the release. “We have our own Canadian approach . . . We have already seen how the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry did nothing to stop crime. My concern is that implementing this resolution would create a back-door registry and my intention in tabling this motion is to ensure that any door that could re-open the long-gun registry remains firmly closed.” Currently, all firearms in Canada are required by law to be uniquely identified with a permanently marked serial number or firearms identification number.
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• The Peace River North Festival will be at the North Peace Cultural Centre April 6-13 + will feature hundreds of performing artists of all ages from around the region. All performances open to the public for $3.00 per session. Tickets for each session as well as festival passes can be purchased at the door. The festival will wrap up with the “Best of the Fest” Honours Concert, an entertaining showcase of the best performances from all disciplines as selected by the adjudicators. Tix for this show can be purchased through the Cultural Centre, at the box office, by phone or online, and are $15 (adults), $10 (children and seniors). Visit www.prn-performingarts.com for more info and to see biographies of this year’s adjudicators. • FSJ Minor Hockey is pleased to be hosting our annual Volunteer Appreciation & Association Awards Night on Tues., April 7th at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Members of the FSJ Minor Hockey Association (novice and above) are invited to attend our annual awards night. We will take this night to recognize outstanding effort, sportsmanship and commitment from our players, coaches, referees, volunteers, sponsors and parents. Tix available through the NPCC box office for $2 each. (2 tickets per player maximum please) • Pokemon Club – For all Pokemon trainers and collectors! Come to meet new friends, play and trade Pokemon cards! This is a parent-led program hosted at FSJPL, meaning that parents must please accompany and be responsible for the supervision of their children. April 11 at the Fort St. John Public Library from 3-4 p.m. Free to drop in. • 43rd Annual Trade Show is taking place April 10-12, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The show attracts vendors both local and from across Canada. From small home based businesses to exhibitors who travel around the country, the show offers a wide range of vendors with a myriad of services and products. • Northern B.C. High School Rodeo Association Fundraiser Gala, April 11, 2015, at the Pomeroy Hotel Banquet Room. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., auction at 8 p.m. followed by a dance. Tickets: $60 each, or a table of eight for $400. Tickets will be available at 8 Seconds Western Wear in Fort St. John, or contact Lynn Peck at 1-250-262-5955. • Kids’ Night: Dinosaur Night at the Museum, Friday April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. Our first Kids’ Night of 2015 centres around dinosaurs!! Come learn about the dinosaurs of the Peace Region from ankylosaurs to plesiosaurs through videos, stories, actions and more. Make your own dinosaur related crafts to take home with you. Free admission. Donations welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call the museum at 250-787-0430 to register. Registration is mandatory. • The Catholic Women’s League is inviting all Grandmothers, Moms, Daughters, Sisters to a “Mother’s Day Strawberry Tea & Bake Sale” Sat. May 2nd, 2015 from 2- 4 p.m. at the Immaculata Centre behind the Catholic Church. Dress your best with your favourite hat & flowing dress.
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• 5th annual Easter Eggstravaganza Event, presented by DC Family Friendly Committee and the City of Dawson Creek. April 4, 2015, from 1 PM - 5 PM at the Encana Event Centre. Admission is by donation... Passport entitles child to: Games, prizes, animal park, face painting, Easter egg scramble, musical chocolate egg hop. Bring your camera and take a picture with the Easter Bunny! • PC Roots Group, April 4, 2015, at the Roots Group Building DC NAR
PARK. Open to member wanting to to use the genealogy library. A member will be available to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone welcome, for appointment please call Lynn 250-782 4058 or Neil 250-782-7651 or Lyle 250 782-2804. • April 5 - Sunrise Service on Sunday at 8:30 am. in the Dawson Creek Cemetery, Alaska Highway, weatherpermitting. The alternate location will be Northgate Church, 1800 - 109 Avenue, Dawson Creek. Breakfast to follow at Northgate. Everyone is welcome. • Kiwanis Trade Show at the Memorial Area. Friday, April 17, 2015 to Sunday, April 19. Fri.- 5-9PM, Sat.- 1AM-8PM Sun.- 11AM-4PM • April 26 - The Mile “0” Quilters will hold their annual quilt show and strawberry tea from 1:00 - 4:00 at Calvin Kruk Arts Centre (KPAC), 10401 - 10 Street, Dawson Creek. Vendors will display their wares. Admission: $5.00; five and under, no charge. • April 26 (Sunday): SPRING DINNER in the Upper Hall of South Peace United Church; doors open at 5:45 pm; dinner served at 6:00 pm. Tickets for sale at the door: Adults: $15; Children ages 7 to 12: $5; children 6 years and under: no charge.Everyone welcome.
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• Community Easter Egg Hunt – Each day, starting on March 30th, Ken Johnson and The Bear Radio Station will announce a clue which will describe a different local business. The clues will also be posted on Facebook on the Northern Rockies Regional Recreation page. If you think you “cracked the code”, go visit that business and you will find an Easter Basket filled with hollow Easter Eggs! The first 50 people to arrive will be able to pick an egg and win a prize - but choose wisely as some eggs will only contain a piece of candy while others will contain more valuable items. You may even be the grand prize winner! This event takes place all of Fort Nelson, is FREE to participate in, and takes place from Mon., March 30th to Thurs., April 2nd until store closing.
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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL Peace River RegionalDISTRICT District Employment Opportunity INVASIVE PLANT COORDINATOR The Regional District has an immediate opportunity for a full time Invasive Plant Coordinator in our Dawson Creek office. This is challenging technical and public relations work to coordinate and enhance the District’s invasive plant program initiatives including education and outreach and compliance and enforcement. This role will provide satisfaction to someone who is an excellent team player, passionate about the environment, and is willing to provide the best overall benefit to the Regional District. Responsibilities: Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø
Assists in monitoring of invasive plant management contracts. Assists in applying procedures from published invasive plant field manuals. Assists in developing and delivering a variety of outreach activities and public education programs. Utilizes the BC Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) database to generate maps for strategic planning and enter information relative to invasive plant inventories and monitoring activities. Assists in the collection and analysis of data and costs, maintains records, prepares status reports, budget estimates and provides recommendations on Program functions. Collaborates with First Nations groups to encourage inventories and management of invasive plants on reserve lands and other areas of interest. Assists with compliance and enforcement activities regarding invasive plant infestations on private properties. Prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, memoranda and other documents. Assists in the coordination and participation of stakeholder and PRRD Board-appointed committees in the delivery of Program initiatives. Assists in the preparation of funding applications, formal tenders, invitations to quote, and requests for proposals for services and developments required for Program functions. Assesses invasive plant threats and assists in developing strategies for management. Promotes the development and implementation of invasive plant management programs to landowners, agencies and organizations operating within the PRRD. Collaborates and liaises with, and responds to enquiries from, the public, elected officials, external agencies, community groups, private sector, staff, and others as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Experience:
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A post-secondary diploma or certificate in environmental studies, natural resources, or related field of study. 3 years related experience and knowledge of invasive plant identification, distribution, and management. Experience in public education, consultation processes, group facilitation, public speaking or media relations. Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, independently coordinate workloads to meet timelines and budget expectations. Proven ability to compose and edit correspondence and documents, as well as excellent analytical report writing skills. Working knowledge of GIS mapping and operation of GPS units. Obtain Pesticide Applicator Certificate for Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weeds within 30 days of hiring. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training: completion of WHMIS for Workers online course within 30 days of hiring. Valid BC Driver’s License must be maintained. A driver’s abstract must be provided prior to hiring. The rate of pay for this full-time, permanent union position is $33.38 per hour, based on a 35 hour work week, plus benefits as provided for in the Collective Agreement. A detailed job description is available upon request. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter and references “in confidence” to: Kari Bondaroff, Invasive Plant Program Manager Peace River Regional District: PO Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Email: Diana.Mitchell@prrd.bc.ca Telephone: (250) 784-3200 Fax: (250) 784-3220 Closing date for this opportunity will be 12:00 noon on April 10, 2015. We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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