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By Brent HodsonPeace River North MLA Pat Pimm, Senator Richard Neufeld, and now

Marc Dalton, MLA for Maple Ridge – Mission, announced last week that they are supporting the former Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon for his run at the BC Liberal Party leadership. Neufeld who is a former MLA for Peace River North had handled the Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources portfolio as Minister for the Province. He was appointed to the Canadian Senate on January 2, 2009 and Neufeld and Kevin Falcon were B.C. Cabinet colleagues for eight years.

“Kevin Falcon is the best candidate to lead B.C. and the most progressive candidate for the North,” said Senator Neufeld. “He has a proven record of understanding the needs of Northern B.C. and investing in rural transportation and infrastructure. From the outset, he has always been responsive and has looked out for the needs of people in Northern communities.”

MLA Pat Pimm had said that this decision would be a hard decision for him and after hosting MLA Surrey-Cloverdale, Kevin Falcon, MLA Shuswap, George Abbott and Abbotsford-West MLA, Mike de Jong in town, he chose then to support Falcon.

“I have been impressed by Kevin’s dedication toward listening and learning about Northern and resource issues, especially the perspective of our local communities,” said Pimm. “He consulted me closely on the creation of his ‘Northern Prosperity Agenda’ and accepted specific local input. That is the style of leadership we need in B.C. now.”

Falcon’s Northern Prosperity Agenda consisted of these main goals: to extend and increase the investment in the Interior and Rural Side Roads Program beyond 2013; to renew the three-year Oil and Gas Road Improvement Program beyond 2011 to support private sector investment in oil and gas exploration; to make B.C. public lands available for lease to enable privately funded workforce housing projects necessary to support

resource and infrastructure development; and to reduce the onerous Agriculture Land Reserve processes on Northeastern farmland.

“I am really pleased that Richard and Pat have endorsed my candidacy and thank them for joining my campaign. I welcome their support and advice,” said Falcon. “They both have a wealth of political experience that will be invaluable to my leadership effort. I look forward to working with them on the Northern Prosperity Agenda and other B.C. issues.”

Marc Dalton is the latest MLA to declare his support for Kevin Falcon’s B.C. Liberal Party leadership campaign.

“I have always been impressed with Kevin’s willingness to listen and act upon the issues that I have brought to him on behalf of my constituents. He is a man of action and his track record in each of his different ministries, including Deregulation, Transportation and most recently Health, is impressive,” said Dalton, a former teacher in the Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District.

“Kevin also has a young family, so I know that our education system is a priority for him, particularly as we prepare our children for the challenges and opportunities of our fast-changing world.”

“I’m looking forward to working with Kevin on issues of importance to British Columbians, including law and order, supporting families and seeing everyone benefit from a prosperous economy. There’s a lot of work to do in the challenging years ahead. Kevin Falcon is the right person at this time in our province’s history to keep our free enterprise coalition working together for the good of all British Columbians. I know he’ll make a great leader of our B.C. Liberal Party, and a thoughtful and energetic Premier for British Columbia,” concluded Dalton.

Kevin Falcon now has been endorsed by three BC senators and 12 MLAs.

The B.C. Liberal Party leadership vote will take place on February 26, 2011.

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Left to Right - MLA’s Pat Pimm, Kevin Falcon, Mike de Jong, George Abbott, Marc Dalton and Senator Richard Neufeld

By Brent HodsonLast week, Fort St. John was visited by three of the five candidates run-

ning for the leadership of the B.C. Liberals. MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale Kevin Falcon, MLA for Abbotsford-West, Mike de Jong and MLA for Shuswap, George Abbott. Each candidate had an opportunity to speak with the members of the Peace River North Riding Association and members of the B.C. Liberals Party.

Kevin Falcon was the first to speak to members at a luncheon held at the Pomeroy Hotel.

“Community leaders, local citizens and businesses have brought forward a wide range of issues that need provincial government leadership and action, and I’m eager to respond,” said Falcon.

“The North’s vast geographic potential has caught the world’s atten-tion, and the region is experiencing an unprecedented wave of develop-ment,” added Falcon. “As demand for its forestry, mineral, energy and agricultural products increases, our North is being transformed into ‘BC’s economic engine’.

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Hospital Foundation is turning to the public for help to ensure the very best care for the newest members of the community and their mothers.

The Foundation launched its “Extreme Maternity Make-over” campaign a couple of months ago, and is hoping the generosity of the holiday season will carry it closer to the goal of fully renovating and re-equipping the maternity ward in 2011.

President Kristina Van De Walle explained the renova-tions are badly needed, as many parts of the unit haven’t been updated since the 1960’s. However, she said having the best equipment – including blanket warmers, birth-ing beds, baby monitors, and a radiant warmer (a body-warming device for newborns) – is also a big part of the campaign.

“There’s so much better equipment out there to provide the care that our moms and our little babies deserve,” she said.

That’s especially important for babies who are born pre-

maturely or who have difficulties at birth, she added.Unfortunately, due to the fiscal restraints of the Prov-

ince, a new maternity ward won’t be a reality next year unless the Foundation can raise the roughly $600,000 needed, said Van De Walle. She said the Foundation be-lieves this is a priority and hopes the community will see it as one too.

“We as a Foundation really want this for our hospi-tal. It’s time Dawson Creek has a new maternity unit for moms and babies.”

The response so far has been amazing, she said, with over $100,000 raised so far. She said she is confident the community will get behind this campaign, as was the case with the new cancer unit that was completed at the begin-ning of this year.

“I’m always amazed by the people of this city, they are so generous.”

To make a donation or for more information, the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation can be reached at 250-784-7355 or by email at [email protected].

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Peace region looks strong as the resource attracts the attention of international investors.

On Dec. 3, Florida-based Walter Energy announced it had reached a deal to buy Vancouver-based Western Coal, the largest producer of metallurgical (steel-making) coal in the region, for $3.3 billion.

Western Coal operates the Willow Creek and Brule Mines near Chetwynd, and the Wolverine Mine near Tumbler Ridge. Earlier this year, the company had announced plans to triple production and hire approximately 500 additional workers over the next three fiscal years, and a spokesperson for Walter Energy said those plans remain intact.

“The growth story was one of the most attractive parts of why we were interested in Western Coal,” said Michael Monahan. “We plan to use freed cash flow from our U.S. operations to help fund that growth, so those growth plans remain on track. To achieve those growth rates, were going to need workers.”

He said historically, the majority of the coal produced by his company has been shipped to steel-producing customers in South America and Europe, but the acquisition of Western Coal allows for access into Asian

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this is going to be landscape-changing for our company. As a result of the combination of the two companies, it will create the number one, pure-play, publicly-traded metallurgical coal producer in the world, with access to both Atlantic and Pacific steel-producing basins.”

Monahan said the company would maintain a strong presence in surrounding communities.

“That’s something we are in the process of working on right now,” he said. “Walter Energy has a long history of working well within the communities in which it operates, and that’s part of our culture.”

He wouldn’t comment specifically on whether the company had made a bid to purchase Peace River Coal, another major producer in the region, but said the company is always looking for potential mergers and acquisitions that would fit their profile.

The ownership group of Peace River Coal announced it was putting the company up for sale last year. The Globe and Mail reported the offer attracted more than 60 companies from within Canada and abroad, but as of late August this year, the list of potential buyers had been narrowed down to just a few companies. A deal is expected before year-end.

Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia, said Walter Energy’s acquisition of Western Coal creates a new powerhouse in metallurgical coal production, with increased capacity to expand.

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acquisition shows is the region has really caught international attention, and I think that’s very good news for the Northeast,” he added.

Gratton said the growth in demand for metallurgical coal in markets like China and India should ensure economic stability in the region for many years.

“While in the past, the Northeast has been more susceptible to the boom and busts of the industry, I think the longer-term prospects for the Northeast now are much more stable and much more positive.”

He said that means more jobs and economic growth for communities like Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd, but also a need to prepare for that growth. In fact, he said he was recently in Chetwynd for a meeting of community and business leaders, and much of the focus centered on how to work together to ensure the physical and social infrastructure is in place to accommodate that growth.

“This is just the beginning of what could be a very significant expansion in the region.”

The immediate challenge, Gratton said, is for necessary investments to be made in the Ridley Terminals in Prince Rupert to handle the increased production that will be coming in.


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Contributed by Mike BernierAs 2010 is coming to a close, it is a great opportunity to

reflect on the last year, and some of the highlights that made it memorable.

The first event of the year that was amazing to be a part of was the 2010 Winter Olympics. With the Olympic flame making it’s way around the Country, it was a marvelous way to get everyone excited of what was to come. For the woman’s hockey team, “The Road to Gold” that started in Dawson Creek with their training camp, was one that everyone here could take pride in knowing we were a small part of their victory. “Where were you when Crosby scored”, is the phrase that quickly took over for “Who shot JR”.

For me, this event truly made me proud to be Canadian.We did not need to wait long for the snow to melt, before we saw unprecedented

construction starts in the City. With over $50 Million in development, this has made 2010 the best year on record for private development in Dawson Creek. We are seeing more and more companies deciding to move from Alberta, into Dawson Creek, and in order to continue promoting that growth, this year Council lowered the Industrial Tax Rate by almost 60%, and the large Commercial Tax Rate by almost 30%. We don’t just want to say we are open for business, we are trying to show it by having a friendly investment climate.

The South Peace saw yet another year of drought, which created the need to go to water restrictions. The Provincial Govt. reduced the water extraction permit for Dawson Creek by 50% for a large portion of the summer which put us in a position to enforce Level 4 restrictions. I would like to thank all the citizens of Dawson Creek for their efforts and understanding as we worked to conserve as much water as possible. The City has purchased a large portion of land in the rurals for the future expansion of a storage reservoir that will give the City a years supply of storage. This will put us in a position in the years to come to be able to work through a water shortage situation in a practical way.

As we continue to look at ways of letting the citizens of Dawson Creek control their own expenses, we are moving our water bills to a true utility model. Since we have

meters on ever structure in the city that uses water, starting January 1, people will be billed for their use instead of a flat rate every two months. Water bills will now be similar to other utilities which will allow you to save money. The less water you use, the less you pay. To compliment this new billing structure, Council has also decided that starting 2011, we will be removing frontage tax off everyone’s tax bill which should also save most people hundreds of dollars off their taxes.

The Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts is very close to becoming a reality. Council was very disappointed when the tenders for the final construction component came in over 3 million dollars over the expected budget… We are very determined to see this project through as it is not only going to be an asset to bringing more people to the downtown, but it is going to continue to offer programs for the community that are so important as we continue to grow, and build a centre that will invite more families that will want to call Dawson Creek their home. Council has committed to seek approval from the com-munity to borrow the budget shortfall and work with community groups to continue fundraising efforts.

It is an honor to serve as the Mayor of Dawson Creek, and I would like to thank every-one for their support as we all continue to make our City, the best City to raise a family and call home

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a great 2011.

Mike Bernier is the Mayor of Dawson Creek and can be reached at City Hall (250) 784-3616 or by e-mail: [email protected].


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I sometimes think that Fort St. John should change its slogan from the Energetic City to the Giving City. I saw first hand this past weekend on what can happen when the community gets behind a cause and fully supports it.

Whether it is giving the gift of one’s own time through volunteerism or giving donations in-kind or just plain, old cash, it never ceases to amaze me just how much people in this community and the surrounding areas are willing to give.

There are communities right now all across British Columbia and Canada for that matter who are having trouble fufilling their charitable goals this holiday season.

Isn’t it a crime that somewhere in a community in this great country that the only shortfall this Christmas is that someone didn’t care enough to go that extra step, make that extra effort and sacrifice a little bit on the pocket book or cut back on personal luxuries in order to dig a little bit deeper this Christmas?

But that is not the case in this great community. All around us there are organizations that do amazing things, and it makes me glad to be a part of it all.

Two events were held on Saturday that showed this giving spirit of Fort St. John. One of the events was where Moose FM and Troyer Ventures teamed up over Friday and Saturday to put on the 7th Annual Troyer Toy Drive. This event helps raise toys for the children on Fort St. John. For those 2 days, a sleigh was set up at Home Hardware and Moose FM’s Kelly Doiron was live on location with the help from Captain Isobel Lippers from the Salvation Army. I had stopped in to check on their progress and the sleigh was so full that Isobel had to take some of the toys out and take them over to the Shelter for storage. This is an event that is now in its seventh year and shows no sign of slowing down. All the toys raised at the event will be given to the Salvation Army who will distribute them with their Christmas Hampers.

I was told early Saturday from a friend that I should head up to North Peace Secondary

School that afternoon as the Visions of Change group was baking up a storm. The students, chaperones and teachers involved with this group spent their weekend making 1,464 cookies, 1,932 tarts and 175 pounds of fudge that were being used to help fundraise for their upcoming trip in 2011 to Ghana in Africa.

The reason behind this trip is to help out at 2 orphanages in Africa. One group will help work at an orphanage where the students will help bath, take care of, play and teach some of the 140 kids that are part of the orphanage while another group will help to build a new orphanage. The trip will last around 18 days, and part of the trip will have the students experience what it is like to be and live in a country that is considered to be a third world country. The trip will cost around $140,000 for them to go. Part of their fundraising bud-get does include the costs to buy material to build an orphanage. I spoke with one of the students who is going on the trip, Alana Mcleod who thinks the trip will be an amazing experience. “The trip will change me a lot, it will make me respect what I have a lot

more” said Alaina.One of the Visions of Changes group biggest fundraiser will be in February and it’s

their 5th annual banquet at the Pomeroy Hotel where they raise around $30,000 in one night. The Visions of Change group is a non-profit organization and if you would like to help out or get involved, you can contact them at 250-785-1076 or email Derrick Laychuck at: [email protected].

With the success of the toy drive and what I expect to be a success come 2011 the Visions of Change goal of raising $140,000, and the recent success of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundations “Be an Angel” campaign and the Movember Campaign, you can see why I recommend the change of Fort St. John’s title to the Giving City.

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My job takes me out driving in the city of Fort St John.I drive a small front-wheel drive car. Most times I get

around pretty well, but now in the winter months I spin out a time or two. As residents know, the city of FSJ is so busy during business hours so we all have wait times get-ting around and of course we are all on a schedule.

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Take your time up 100th street because my doors are pre-cious to me. And I would like to survive as I exit my car.

Another message is to all those trucks that tower over me: I am not your enemy, I am your fellow driver and I am just trying to navigate to my next stop safely.

I see a great deal of deliveries going on out there as well, large semi trailers trying to deliver their loads. Give them space, and patience, they are just trying to do their jobs. There are also human beings walking around - some shopping, some doing their jobs. For example, the Postal worker, they have to walk the streets all day on the jobs. Before I will even cross 100th Street, I make eye contact with at least one driver to make sure they see me.

In the end, we all have to exercise patience. While you are waiting, try to do some deep breathing for your own wellness and inner calm. So if I see you out there, I am thinking Peace Love & Joy and I hope that everyone arrives safely and accident-free to wherever they are going.

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For many, Site C is a “done deal”. A few facts and correction of misconceptions are in order. The argument that only hay is grown in the valley is misleading. There is a government Flood Reserve on the valley that supersedes the Agricultural Land reserve and this prohibits investment needed for market garden crops. With impending peak oil and climate change, and droughts in California, BC will not be able to always acquire its’ current 56% of imported produce. In the future, we will need the Peace River’s 18% (of BC’s) class one and two land for our food. Land and soil cannot be bought, replaced or manufactured once it is flooded. Secondly, the project is not green. Why? Transmitting the majority of Site C power to the Horne River gas formation for gas extraction, which is then transported to tar sands to burn in oil processing, and the oil then sent down an Enbridge pipeline to 220 waiting foreign owned supertankers at Kitimat (bound for Asia) means that we are flooding 100 km of valley to support the fossil fuel industry. BC Hydro has announced three years of 10% increases for all of BC. And coincidentally the cost of Site C is 7-10 billion dollars. Of course we all need and use electricity. Wind and solar are only partial solutions. Why then, do we not develop northeast oil & gas technology and jobs aimed at drilling BC’s “ring of fire”? Drill into the 16 and counting, geothermal hotspots to produce truly clean, green continuous steam turbine energy at costs less than Site C.

Leave the few remaining rivers in BC alone. Finally those politicians who advocate flooding the valley for money should be the first to drive the bulldozers over the 100 year old pioneered valley ranches while the families look on. If they would hesitate, why is that? I’m sure the world press would be interested. K. Forest, Charlie Lake, BC

Site C should not be a ‘done deal’Editor,

Here we are on the very first blistery day (-30 C with the wind-chill factor) where the school buses have been cancelled and no one has ensured the safety of the children in the Parkhill area.

School District 59 (SD59) closed Parkhill School in June and informed families that they would have to make their own travel arrangements for their children to attend other schools for the 2010/2011 school year, unless they agreed to have their children attend Tremblay School at the opposite end of the city. For the families who did agree to have their children attend school at Tremblay, the SD59 would arrange to have the children picked up by a school bus at designated stops. I argued about the safety of the children during the winter months and was told that busing the children was the least of their concerns and that SD59 would take care of transporting these kids.

Well here we are on the first day where school buses have been cancelled due to the weather and who has placed the safety of these children at the forefront? Who has imple-mented measures so that these children don’t freeze to death while waiting for the bus? Not SD59!

I noticed the children huddled around the bus stop this morning and stopped to inform them that the buses were cancelled and no one was coming to pick them up to take them to school. I told them to go home if their parents were there and see if someone else could get them to school.

Obviously these families were not tuned into the radio this morning and were not aware that the buses had been cancelled. In the past it didn’t matter because the kids would just walk the short distance to Parkhill and they were guaranteed that the school would be open for them to attend. But that isn’t the case now, they can’t simply walk all the way to Tremblay.

I want to see proper arrangements put into place to guarantee the safety of these children and from what I see so far the SD59 gets a failing grade! Edda Berthold, Dawson Creek

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Editor, I am writing because I want to make a public request that a Fort St. John City bylaw be

enacted restricting the act of leaving unattended vehicles idling (i.e.: unattended vehicle with its engine running), and that a fine of $200 be put on the windshield of any vehicle found breaking this law.

This morning I was shoveling the driveway in front of my home in the Bert Ambrose school district. Vehicles were idling outside the homes of my neighbors, gassing me with carbon monoxide. Again. My lungs still ache as I write this. I am a fit, healthy, physically active person. I am being poisoned by my neighbors. When the fumes don’t bother me I never give this issue a second thought. When they do, I think mostly of the health of my children. Whenever I ask my neighbors to turn their idling vehicle off, because I am being gassed,

they always do so immediately. Then they leave them running again the next day. I have been asking them to turn their vehicles off for the last five winters, but the practice continues.

Speaking of children’s health, take a walk through the grounds of Bert Ambrose School this winter, and you will be gassed with vehicle exhaust / carbon monoxide as well. In the case of a school zone, whether a vehicle is unattended or occupied I feel it should not be left running, period, and I can not comprehend the thinking of parents who knowingly gas their children with carbon monoxide fumes. Honestly, this is ludicrous. Ridiculous. It would be hilarious if it were not deadly serious. David Verbisky, Fort St. John

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By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – Some high school

students in Dawson Creek recently learned how to think like entrepreneurs while also giving back to their community.

The Leadership class of Grades 10 to 12 students at South Peace Secondary School completed a successful fundraising cam-paign, which saw the students barter for bigger and better items, starting with just a paperclip, to sell at a rummage sale.

Grade 11 student Lance Isaak was the winner of an iPhone, generously donated by High-Tech Business Systems, for rais-ing the most amount of money through the sale of his items. He traded up from a paperclip to a rubber dinghy boat, and he also sold a phone and a camera that were

donated to him, for a total of $124. “I feel more lucky than anything,” said

Isaak when asked how he managed to ob-tain such lucrative items.

There was more than just a cell phone at stake, though – the rummage sale was a fundraiser for a “Winter WonderSkate” event the leadership class was planning for Grades 1 and 2 students at Tremblay Elementary School. Due to the rummage sale’s great success – $775 was raised – and because skating equipment was loaned to the class, the leadership class made enough money to donate to the Salvation Army, and to sponsor a local family in need this Christmas.

“I’m really impressed with what they did,” said instructor Sabrina L’Heureux.

“They really blew me away.”“Part of the Leadership class

is giving them an opportunity to try out their own ideas, and this skating day was complete-ly their own idea,” she added. “They had to do all the work to raise the money and get all the donations they needed for it.”

The Winter Wonderskate was scheduled for Dec. 15, but the schools were unable to arrange transportation to the Kin Arena because of weather conditions, so the event was canceled, with the hope of rescheduling for sometime in January. Howev-er, that didn’t stop the leader-ship class from walking to the elementary school to host an afternoon of Christmas crafts, music and activities for the younger students.

Patricia Turner, teacher of the Grade 1/2

class, said while her students were disap-pointed the skating day was cancelled, they were excited to have the older stu-dents there that afternoon to help them make their crafts.

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Matthew Bains photos“Santa and his elves” with the Leadership class at South Peace Secondary School put on an afternoon of activities for Grade 1 and 2 students at Tremblay Elementary School on Dec. 15.


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“This is great, the kids are really enjoying it,” said Turner. “The leadership group is doing a great job.”

Meanwhile, Grade 10 students in the Planning 10 class at the high school had successfully completed their own fundraiser, which saw them start and operate their own businesses inside the school. Students brainstormed for some simple, holiday-themed business ideas and came up with five, including selling baked goods, popcorn and hot chocolate, as well as “candy cane-o-grams” and Christmas photographs.

“We had like cookies, cupcakes, brownies, all those kinds of things,” explained Cody McManus, who helped run the “Treats for You” baked goods business from Dec. 8 to 10, adding they baked or bought all the treats themselves.

Morgan McGowan was responsible for the “Candy-O Grams” business, which sold for $1 each and allowed students to send that special someone in the school a handwritten message with a candy cane attached.

“They were fun to make,” she said. “We made them look like little reindeers – they had Rudolph noses, and eyes and ears – they were pretty cute.”

The cost of production was pretty low, said McGowan, because the candy canes and other materials were donated – they only had to buy pipe-cleaners.

“We did pretty good. We made 100 candy-cane-o-grams and sold 85,” she said, adding she used some aggressive marketing to sell her product.

“I would look at people and say, “Hey! Buy me a candy-o-gram!”

Stephanie Arsenault said the “Awe Yeah Photo Shoot” business she helped to start wasn’t as big a success as the others, partly because it wasn’t as visible, and perhaps because it was

overshadowed by the very popular food and beverage businesses.

“It wasn’t as good as we though it would be, but it was fun,” she said.

Altogether, the businesses were a huge success, raising $762 in just a few days. Instructor Kathy Shoemaker said the class decided that money will be split three ways between the Salvation Army, the local SPCA branch, and sponsoring a local family in need through donations of items and cash.

She said although the expenses were not as high as they might have been to simulate a real business experience because many of the items were donated, the total money raised was still impressive.

“It was a very successful fundraiser. I’m really proud of them for accomplishing something like this, I never thought they would be able to make this much money.”

The class also learned about business aspects such as marketing and advertising, financing, profit, income and expenses through the course of the project, said Shoemaker. She said the Planning 10 course has a whole unit on careers.

“What better way to do that than to own and operate a business,” she said.

Both projects were facilitated through the Kiwanis Enterprise Centre, which lent its building, staff and resources to the high school students so they could learn how to be successful entrepreneurs.

“You’re never too young to learn about business,” said manager Doris Brocke. “We all have to learn to be self-sufficient, and we have to learn how to handle money and understand the role of economics in our lives.”

She said if those lessons are communicated in way that’s relevant and engaging for young people, than they quickly become engaged in these types of projects. She added the Enterprise Centre was thrilled to see the enthusiasm from the students and teachers at the high school.

“We love to be the link between school and community in any way we can,” said Brocke.

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Matthew Bains photoInstructor Kathy Shoemaker (left) and students from the Planning 10 class at South Peace Sec-ondary School presented a cheque for $254 to John Macdonald and Joshua Downer with the Salvation Army on Dec. 15. The money was one-third of the amount the students raised by running their own businesses.

The Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek hosted about 270 people at Notre Dame School in Dawson Creek on Dec. 12 for a free community Christmas dinner. Nearly 60 volunteers helped make the event happen, and local businesses generously donated gift bags given away as door prizes. (Be-low) Children at the event, including Trin-ity Shalifoux, 7, were thrilled to receive a visit from Santa Claus that evening.

Horse-drawn sleigh bells were ringing, chestnuts were roasting on an open fire, and Jack Frost was definitely nipping at a few feet on a chilly but festive evening on Dec. 14, the second night of “An Old Fashioned Christmas,” hosted by the Ro-tary Clubs at the Pioneer Village in Daw-son Creek.

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Contributed by Bruce Lantz - Mayor of Fort St. JohnHe was in a strange town, with no job, no friends or family nearby. He had a room

with no lock on the door and only cold water in a rundown hotel. It was given to him for one night by the manager because he had no place to stay – and it was, after all, Christmas Eve. He sat in his room watching the last-minute shoppers rush along through the snowstorm, and he knew they were hurrying to a warm home and their loved ones to enjoy their Christmas.

He hadn’t eaten since yesterday and he was all out of smokes; the last of his money had been spent on a couple of drinks in the seedy bar downstairs. It was all about choices, though he didn’t see it quite that way.

He had come to hate Christmas -all that cheer and the knowledge that others had families and something to look forward to over the holidays. He had nothing and no prospects for anything better in the future. The weight of his depression was like a giant hand pushing him down into a ragged chair where he sat looking out the window. But he was hungry and he knew he had to do something: most stores would be closed tomorrow, on Christmas Day. He had no money so stealing was the only option.

Once inside he knew that he was going to steal food. Something, anything to kill the hunger inside. But staff were everywhere, and those big round anti-theft mirrors watched him from every angle. Finally he found a corner with no one around and no mirror in sight. But all that was there was bacon, rows and rows of it.

That was his Christmas the next day: eating raw bacon he’d kept on the window ledge overnight. It was a cold time, a harsh time, with no end in sight. Merry Christmas to me, he thought, with a lump in his throat.

We are blessed with living in a great city in a wonderful country, enjoying the benefits of a vibrant economy. But we may forget those who struggle, sometimes through their own bad decisions, and sometimes through no fault of their own.

But imagine what it’s like for others – seniors on fixed incomes who find themselves alone, single mothers trying to provide a Christmas for their children, and those alone because of choices they have made that they can no longer untangle. Imagine what it’s like to live without any hope that tomorrow will be any better than the misery of today, that next Christmas our lives will look brighter. While it’s hard to believe as we enjoy our Christmas cheer and greet our friends with a hearty “Merry Christmas”, more people commit suicide during this holiday season than at any other time of year.

So I ask you to take a moment from the whirl of holiday commitments and think of those less fortunate. Remember that when they started out in life, they didn’t plan to spend Christmas in anguish and alone. If there is something you can do to help them, whether it’s a donation to a worthwhile charity, volunteering some of your time or simply smiling and saying a few words of kindness, then you have given the greatest gift you can – the gift of caring.

From my family to yours, and on behalf of Council and the city’s staff, Merry Christmas and have a safe and Happy New Year.

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On behalf of the District of Chetwynd, I would like to wish everyone a very joy-ous and merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year. 2010 has been a good year for Chetwynd. Our economy has rebounded and we now have created more jobs this past year than we lost in the previous two years. Canfor’s sawmill returned to operating two shifts, Plutonic Power purchased the Dokie Wind Project and it is now nearing completion, Spectra Energy’s 2010 “turnaround” at Pine River Gas Plant was completed during the summer months and both of Western Coal mines began operating at capacity, with plans to ex-pand. For this we can be truly thankful, as many other areas of the Province and Canada were not nearly as fortunate with their economies. As we now enter another year we can continue to be optimistic about our local economy and new employment opportunities, as many of our local businesses and industries are contemplating upgrades, expanding production or building new. Our 2011 employment outlook looks like a real reason to celebrate the New Year. During the upcoming Christmas season we need to take the time to reflect on what makes our lives enjoyable and so fortunate, and on how we can help others less fortunate. Helping others in need always brings joy and makes the commu-nity a better place to live. Supporting local charitable organizations rewards us all. For our local food banks, a donation of food or money will surely be put to good use. If you are one of the fortunate ones that have prospered this year, then Council asks that you share some of your prosperity with those that weren’t so fortunate. And to those that have recently moved to our area, I wish you all the best and that you enjoy your first Christmas here. For those who travel away for the holi-day season, we ask for health and happiness with those you visit and for your safe return. To each and every one of you, we wish you the time to spend with those you love and cherish. It is Council’s wish that we will be able to continue to serve you and our communi-ty in 2011. We will continue to work to better our community and will always be open to your thoughts and ideas on how we can make this the best place to live and work. May you be able to spend this festive season, safe and sound, with your family and friends. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Mrs. Martin’s Grade 5/6 class from Baldonnel Elementary School visited the Salvation Army Drop-in Centre in Fort St. John on Dec. 15 to help pitch in with tasks such as cutting cloth-ing into rags, working in the thrift store, and serving in the kitchen to learn the importance of volunteerism and community service.

For the past several years Mrs. Martin’s class-es have donated their time and raised funds for The Salvation Army by holding raffles and this year built adult-sized willow chairs that they will sell at their annual Christmas concert. Their efforts over the past few years have raised an incredible $10,000 for The Salvation Army.

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D1 - D2 Cows 53.00-56.00D3 - D4 Cows 48.00-53.00Holstein Cows 50.00-53.00Heiferettes 55.00-65.00Bologna Bulls 62.00-72.50Feeder Bulls 65.00-70.00Good Bred Cows None Good Bred Heifers None Cow/ Calf Pairs 900.00-1000.00Older Cows NoneMilk Cows None

DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’

SLAUGHTER CATTLECATTLE REPORT

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS

301-116th Ave. Dawson Creek, British ColumbiaDawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622

Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.

395 head of cattle went through the ring of Dawson Creek Action on July 8, 2010SALES EVERY THURSDAY!

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers N/AGood Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers N/AGood Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 92.00-100.00 Heifers 80.00-88.00Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 102.00-108.00 Heifers 85.00-92.00Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 110.00-118.00 Heifers 98.00-104.00Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 115.00-125.00 Heifers 100.00-108.00Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 110.00-125.00 Heifers 100.00-110.00Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: None Heifers None

Sales Every Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.Horse Sale September 25/2010

Upcoming Sales:

DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’301-116th Ave. Dawson Creek, British ColumbiaDawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622

Vold, Jones & Vold Auction

Co. Ltd.

Happy New Year

Watch for our first sale of the new year on January 20, 2011

Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year from all of us at Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd!

250-782-9155 • Toll Free: [email protected]

12109 8 Street, Dawson Creek

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm • Saturday 8am - 5pm

As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued partnership.

May your holiday season and the new year be filled with much joy, happiness and success. We look forward to working with you

in the coming year and hope our business relationship continues for many years to come.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

By Jennifer FernandesAs cute and cuddly as kittens and puppies can be, and

as tempting as it is to surprise your child or loved one with a wiggly pet jumping out of a brightly wrapped box Christmas morning, the North Peace branch of the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) want people to know it is actually a bad idea to gift a pet unexpectedly at any time of the year, and especially during the holidays.

“We have no problem with pets being adopted in December,” said Rosolynn Kalb, Branch Manager, “But giving a live animal as a gift where the person receiving the gift might be either shocked or surprised is never a good idea.”

“The hardest part is getting those little guys back and it mainly happens because the person who gave the gift was an impulse shopper with good intentions, but our experi-ence is that it doesn’t always work out for the good of the animal,” added Kalb.

Judy Hillman, Supervisor at Fort St. John branch agreed and said people should think twice before giving a pet during the holidays.

“There are many reasons that giving pets as gifts is not a good idea and the main one is that pets are a living thing,” Hillman said, “New pets need time to settle in and in this busy time of the year it’s very stressful for an animal to adjust to being in new surroundings.”

Hillman suggested BC SPCA gift certificates are the far better option for people wishing to give animals as gifts.

“Give one of our gift certificates and then the person will have the option of coming in when they are ready and determining their suitability to one of our animals,” she said.

There is an in-depth BC SPCA questionnaire that peo-ple must fill out before adoption takes place. The North Peace BC SPCA is also looking for volunteer dog walkers and applications to become a dog walker are available to fill out at the branch.

Jennifer Fernandes photoVolunteer dog walker Troy Henderson enjoyed a brisk walk with two friends who were overjoyed to be out in the snow.

Giving pets as Christmas gifts not recommended


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Choose from great clothing brands like Alia, Tan Jay, Nygard, French Dressing, Orly. • All in-stock footwear is on sale including

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Memorial Arena on Dec. 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and free swim at Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre from 12 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 24. Both events sponsored by mayor and council.

Dec. 31• The Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John will be hosting

a New Year’s Eve Supper & Dance on Friday, Dec. 31 in the Senior Citizen’s Hall at 10909 - 100 Street. Cocktails at 6 p.m. with supper at 7 p.m. and dance from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music by Silver Eagle. 130 tickets will be sold at $35 each. Everyone 19 and over welcome. For tickets call Lucy at (250) 785-2867 or Judy at (250) 787-0460.

Jan. 2011• A drumming circle will start at the Cultural Centre

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

ONGOINGFort St. John• Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30

PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the com-munity to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information.

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

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

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fort St John is once again pleased to be offering our designated driving services this holiday season! If you are hosting a holiday event and want to ensure your guests have a safe, sober ride home then defi-nitely consider booking one of our drivers! Events can be booked via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling (250) 787-9674.

• Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace class-

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

Fort Nelson• Alcoholics Anony-

mous - Monday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Base-ment (closed meeting); Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Base-ment; Thursday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Base-ment; Saturday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria; Sunday 8 p.m. Friend-ship Centre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chetwynd• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8

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

room.Tumbler Ridge• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting

Wed. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church).

• Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Cen-tre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee.

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

Taylor• Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA)

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

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

Dawson Creek• Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon.,

Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open.

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

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

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


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

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

May 23• First annual Peace Region Palaeontology Symposium featur-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 12• North Peace Horticultural Society plans their annual Garden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dawson Creek• The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce luncheons are

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

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

UPCOMING

Dawson Creek900-102nd Ave. Suite 102

Phone: 782-1121

Fort Nelson#19 Landmark Plaza

Phone: 774-2020

Fort St. John9808-101st Ave.

Phone: 785-2020

“Focused on Family Eyecare”

Dr. J. Grant TimminsDr. John E. Gentles

Dr. Todd J. Lang

Eye Examinations, Optical Dispensing, ContactLenses, Low Vision Care, Ocular & RefractiveSurgery Co-management, CSA Safety Eyewear

Community Calendar

Got an event coming up?E-mail it to:

[email protected] watch for it in the Community Calendar!

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

Matthew Bains photoKiwanis Club member Brenda Suchy reads “Up, Up, Down” by Robert Munch to children

on the Words on Wheels (WOW) Bus, which was parked outside the Dawson Co-op Mall on Dec. 14 for “Christmas on the WOW Bus.” The event also included Christmas-themed snacks and crafts, which were enjoyed inside the mall in the Child Care Resource and Referral Office.

CLASSIFIEDS

The BC Provincial Permit Centre (PPC)in Dawson Creek is looking for an outgoing individual to work in a high energy environment providing service to the commercial transport industry. The PPC is an integral part of the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement branch providing service by issuing permits, providing information on highway restrictions, bridge clearances and routing options.

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

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

To be qualified for this position, you should have:- a combination of 3 years secretarial, stenographic, administrative experience, education and/or training.- experience/training in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, internet, email, data bases and other standard computer applications.

If you are interested in this position and would like more information or would like to apply for the positions, please forward a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

EmploymEnt opportunity

Advertising Sales Trainee

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated entry level individual to sell advertising in the Northeast News

and our specialty Publications. The ideal candidate will be determined, persuasive, focused and motivated.

Previous experience an asset but not a prerequisite.

If interested please forward your resume to [email protected]

or mail toThe Northeast News

9909-100th Ave.Fort St. John BC V1J 1Y4

or phone 250-787-7030

Part-time recePtionistNortheast BC’s regional newspaper the Northeast News is looking for a part-time receptionist. Approximately

20-30 hours a week. Experience with Mac / Apple computers an asset. Duties include: general phone & customer service with light bookkeeping duties.

We will train the right candidate.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE, DAWSON CREEK BRANCH

Full Time

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES-Reviews invoices and expense reports for valid coding, and approvals; -Performs accounting duties such as preparation of various reports;-Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable and receivable;-Ensures all invoices are approved and submitted for timely month end cut off ;-Responds to internal and external accounts payable and receivable inquiries; -Reconciles statements and follows up to resolve any discrepancies;-Ensures payments are processed accurately and timely; -Analyzes and prepares a variety of complex account reconciliations;-Prepares month end administrative duties; and-Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

-Minimum 3 years experience in Accounting at an intermediate level;-Post secondary education in business, finance, economics; and-A CGA or CMA designation.

Qualified candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume to Andrea Halishoff, Human Resources Manager at [email protected] by Friday, December 24, 2010.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Lake View Credit Union, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


How the Community can help through the Christmas SeasonChristmas Campaign:Adopt-a-Hamper:There is little doubt that in 2009, people are facing significant economic and social chal-lenges. Now imagine if you had the opportunity to help just one family for Christmas. You can! By assisting us in Adopt-A-Hamper Program.Contact: Isobel Lippers (Captain) (250) 785-0500VolunteersWe are constantly in need of volunteers for our...• Soup Kitchen• Cooks and servers for Christmas Day• Volunteers for our Christmas Toy Room• Food Bank Hamper Builders• Thrift Store Volunteers• Christmas KettlesWe desperately need your support because we can’t give these services without our help. It’s a wonderful experience to be part of our team of volunteers especially at Christmas Time it really gives you a chance to make a difference in someone else’s life.

Christmas Hamper ApplicationsAre ready for pick-up For Families with Children 18 years of age and under At the Salvation Army Service Office. Women’s Resource Centre 10051-100th aveFSJ Friendship Centre 10208-95 aveORAt the Totem Mall (old Anna’s restaurant) from Monday 23 Nov 09 thru Friday 27 Nov 09 at 12 noon until 6 pm Monday thru Thursday and 12 noon til 9 pm on Friday.Deadline to have them in, December 4th 2009Contact Isobel Lippers (Captain) (250)785-0500We are still in need of Volunteers for Christmas KettlesContact: Sara HowellKettle Coordinator (250)793-8950

November 6-15 - Hamper Applications Salvation Army 10116 100 Ave

November 9 - 3 Comedians at the NPCC $20 - Tickets available from any Sunrise Rotarian proceeds to the Salvation ArmyFood Bank donations accepted from 6:30 pm Doors open at 7pm Show 7:30 pm

November 14 - Kettle Kick-Off Totem Mall Food Drive- Fill the Truck

Doing the most gooD

fort st. john

Our Need is Great!!!

Weekly uPdates

Are ready for pick-up for Families with Children 18 years of age and under at the Salvation Army Family Services Office

OR at 10016 - 106 Street (Behind Tags Restaurant) from Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 thru Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at 12 noon until 6pm Monday thru Friday.

Contact: LindaKettle Coordinator 250-793-2884

2010

your

November 8 to December 3:Hamper Applications, Salvation Army - 10116 100 Avenue

If any one is interested in volunteer-ing, please call Isobel at 250-785-0506, also as always we need volun-teers to stand at our Christmas Kettles, this is our biggest fund raiser in Fort St. John so if you can spare an hour or two please let us know.

We need volunteers for

kettles, if you can volunteer

any time please call Linda

250-793-2884. Also needed

are gift cards and or gifts

for children between 12-18

years old and 0-3 years old

(girls and boys).


CLASSIFIEDS

Advertising Sales Trainee

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated entry level individual to sell advertising in the Northeast News

and our specialty Publications. The ideal candidate will be determined, persuasive, focused and motivated.

Previous experience an asset but not a prerequisite.

If interested please forward your resume to [email protected]

or mail toThe Northeast News

9909-100th Ave.Fort St. John BC V1J 1Y4

or phone 250-787-7030


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Posting Circular: Job-1542Outreach Position – Dawson Creek

Job 1542 Outreach Worker – 21 Hours per Week Flexible to meet program needsPosition Title: Outreach Worker (Temporary)Job Responsibilities: Responds to the specific needs of women not residing in a transition house through the provision of supportive counselling, practical support, ad-vocacy, referral and follow-up. Assist in the development of networks and co-ordination of services with community support agencies that provide services to adult women who have experienced, or are at risk of abuse, threats, of vio-lence and their dependent children. Provide public educa-tion and co-ordinate awareness activities around the issue of violence against women.Hours of Work: 21 Hours per weekRate of Pay: As per the BCGEU Collective AgreementClosing Date: December 17, 2010

Submit Resumes To: Lori Brooks, Human Resource Coordinator

P.O. Box 713 (10110 – 13th Street)Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H7

Fax: (250) 782 4167 E-mail: [email protected]

• Please include Competition # 1542 with resume• This position is open to female and male applicants • Only short-listed applicants will be contacted• This position is a union position

For more information please visit our Career Opportunity section at www.spcrs.ca


Excellent people. Awesome Benefits. Great Wages.

Have you ever thought about a job with LocalGovernment? Would you like to be part of anincredible team? Check out the following job

opportunities currently available with the City of Fort St. John:

• Visitor Services Coordinator– Full Time – Regular - $35.22/hour - Posting 2010-104. Closes Friday, January 7,2011.

For job details go to www.fortstjohn.ca.Interested candidates should forward a

complete resume AND covering letter prior to 4:00 pm on the closing date to:

Human Resources Assistant, City of Fort St. John10631 - 100th Street,

Fort St. John, BC. V1J 3Z5PHONE: (250) 787-8150 FAX: (250) 787-8181



Be the difference...

Would you be interested in becoming a home share provider ?

Do you feel you may possess the qualities and the desire to open your home to a person with devel-opmental disability ? The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is currently taking applica-tions for Home Share Providers. This opportunity is open to both male and female applicants and a financial compensation package is provided.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please contact:

Pat Taylor, Home Share Coordinatorat 250-787-9262

8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday



Help WantedHiring Shift Supervisor. Supervise, coordinate & pre-pare staff schedules, ensure food & service meet food safety standards; maintains records of stock, sales & wastage, train staff; prepare work schedules, do invento-ry. $12.50/hr. full time. High school diploma, 2-3 years food service experience required. Apply in person, fax resume (250) 719-0033 or mail to A&B Ventures o/a Subway Dawson Creek, 10504 - 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3R1 (01/06)Wood Furniture100% Solid wood and rustic furniture. Log home reno-vations and sealants. call Lisa in FSJ 250.263.7765 or Doug in Hudson’s Hope Call 250.783.9156 lynxcree-kwoodsmiths.com (yrly)

Business servicesJames Western Star Ride with the James gang We sell Shell Rotella T Multigrade Oil For the parts you need call us at 250-785-7907 You will get World Class Service (02/10) Business servicesRemote Data and Drafting Services Residential / Industrial. Complete house construction plan sets. Natural gas process plant experience. Designs for the northern climate. We work with you to design the per-fect layout. (01/30) Business services101st Preowned Furniture and Collectables will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm until Christmas. Check us out! (12/30)

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Northeast NEWSPage 23 December 23, 2010

PEACE REGION – Henry Vos will again head District 1 of the Canadian Wheat Board for another four-year term having claimed victory for its directorship by a narrow margin of 31 votes over challenger Dan Gauthier of Donnelly, Alta.

The final ballot count was cast as 817 votes to 786 making the election the closest in the recent history of the five districts with Vos reassuming leadership over the B.C. Peace region and the majority of Northern Alberta.

The two candidates with opposing philosophies presented farmers with a clear choice as Vos ran on a platform that promised more options for wheat and barley marketing in Canada in contrast to Gauthier, a strong proponent of the single-desk approach and price pooling.

Vos said it is clear farmers are divided on the issue of how to best market crops, but that his main concern is increasing profit margins.

“What is really important to me is we look at the profitability of wheat and barley as the priority over the ideological debate over the single desk,” he said. “That is by far the biggest overall concern I have with the organization.”

Less than half of the 28,481 eligible producers cast a vote in the district elections, a result Vos believed had to do with producers abandoning wheat and barley for more profitable crops. He said total acreage for both crops in Canada has declined significantly in the last 20 years, adding the Wheat Board may well become inconsequential if that trend isn’t reversed.

Vos added that over that same period, wheat production globally has grown by 40 per cent.

“Other areas of the world are finding it profitable to grow wheat and barley, and we need to analyze what in those countries is causing that to happen, and

why it’s decreasing here.”Vos said Canada has put too much emphasis on the

top end of the spectrum for wheat classes, and that the Wheat Board should put more focus on marketing

other classes of wheat where market share is growing.

“We need to be growing wheat the world wants and be where the markets for that wheat is growing,” he said. “We can’t simply suggest to our customers we grow a particular kind of wheat and that they should eat it.”

Vos also advocated for more flexible options for farmers when delivering grain to the Wheat Board, and suggested farmers should be able to choose whether to deliver earlier in the year at a bit lower price, or later in the year and receive storage and interest payments.

Vos heard feedback from farmers that one of the reasons for their lack of participation in the election is because they feel the Wheat Board has become overly political—a consensus he would like to see change.

“I really see the Wheat Board as a business organization conducting

business on behalf of farmers. I think if we focused on that role and did a good job at it, and earned the respect and trust of not only our customers, but our famers throughout Western Canada, I think there would be more support for the organization as a whole.”

However, Vos said, he is not necessarily in favour of seeing the five government-appointed directors have diminished roles on the board.

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AGRICULTUREHenry Vos re-elected to represent Peace region as Wheat Board director

File photoHenry Vos from Fairview, Alta., ran on a platform of more options for producers and won a narrow victory to be re-elected as District 1 director on the Canadian Wheat Board.

By Matthew BainsDAWSON CREEK

– Peace region residents looking for one more Christmas event before the new year begins are invited down to the Lakota Agriplex in Dawson Creek on Dec. 30 for the third annual “Christmas Extravaganza,” hosted by the Stables and Arena Association.

“This is just basically for us to show people what goes on throughout the whole year,” explained manager Helga Morrison. “We’re showcasing all the disciplines were doing here, and how many people are actually involved in this, including a whole bunch of young people coming up and being very involved in the horse sports.”

Those disciplines include roping, barrel racing, jumping, dressage, Western riding, drill team, goat tying and poles. There will also be a demonstration from a local trainer who has developed unique routines and tricks with her horses.

Morrison said she hopes the public comes away with an understanding of how much of an asset the Lakota Agriplex is in the community, and how well it is used. She added her non-profit organization has invested roughly $300,000 back into the facility since it was built.

Admission into the event is free – the association is only asking for donations of non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army and/or pet food for the SPCA.

There will also be free sleigh rides – weather permitting – around the Multiplex from 5 to 7 p.m. when the show starts.

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Matthew Bains photoRichard Payne’s Grade 8 class at Central Middle School is excited about their opportunity to sponsor a family in need this Christmas. The class is participating in a Dawson Creek district-wide initiative to help families in need of some help during the holiday.

The 2010 Shoppers Drug Mart “Tree of Life” campaign was a huge success. Shoppers Drug Mart sold paper personalized leafs, butterflies and cardinals that were displayed on their windows.Our Shoppers Drug Mart raised over $8,000 for the Fort St. John Hos-pital Foundation. The store ranked the second highest in British Columbia. This year the funds were directed to a portable ultrasound for the Emergency department at the Fort St. John Hospital. From Left to right: Tammy Koponyas (Shoppers Drug Mart), Ashley Bentley (Hospital Foundation) and Denise Mazur (Shoppers Drug Mart)

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The Northeast News would like our loyal readers to continue sending their photos to us for use on our people page, which will run every second week in our paper.Send us photos of your group doing fun things, local sport-ing events, or other activities you think people might want to know about to: [email protected] look forward to running your fantastic photos in the future!**Please include name and phone number with the photo, along with information as to what’s happening in the picture. Pictures can also be dropped off at the Northeast News offices in both Dawson Creek and Fort St. John.

Fort St. John’s premiere winter event, the High on IceWinter Festival, is set for Jan. 13 – 16, 2011. The

featured event – the professional ice carv-ing competition –brings in carvers from around the world to compete inBritish Columbia’s only National Ice Carving Associationsanctioned event. This year’s competition will see the theme Land of Myth& Legend inspire the icy mas-terpieces. New for 2011 isthe use of colour in the sculptures. In addition to the professional compe-tition, some of theother highlights include an amateur ice carvingcompetition, a snow sculpt-ing event, sleigh rides, curlingbonspiel, snowmobile group ride, ice fishing derby,entertainment, and the very popular ice slides will be backfor another year.


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Happy reading to all this Christmas!Contributed by Michele Mobely

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and under the tree, All the presents were wrapped including the Wii.

Electronic gadgets are always the rage, But more timeless gifts involve turning the page.

Think of the books that you read as a child, All up on the bookshelf so lovingly filed.

From Seuss and Munsch to Miss Judy Blume, The stories always ended just a little too soon.

Take kids on a trip to fight wizards and dragons, Or explore the old west in a rust covered wagon.

Travel through time from beginning to end,And return from that journey with a new friend.

Dress up like a princess with a pet kangaroo,Or live in a castle where all things are blue.

Learning to count is as easy as can be, When there are plenty of books sitting under the tree.

Looking back at our youth it’s the stories we read, That always seem to stand out in our head.So give the gifts of adventure and learning,

To keep the fire of discovery burning.Grab a book and a blanket, and turn on the light,

Happy reading to all, and to all a good night!

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Contributed by Rosolynn KalbMerry Christmas to all from the staff and management

at the North Peace SPCA. It’s a wonderful time of the year when families can get together, celebrate the joy of the season and reflect on the year gone by.

Time has really flown this month as we have been very busy with large numbers of cats and dogs in residence. We will have completed two animal transfers within the last month by the time this article is published. This means that approxi-mately 20 -25 dogs and cats will have been sent to other shelters in the province in hopes of improving their chances of finding homes. Good luck to them.

On another note, I received an email recently about a dog being transported on a flat deck truck with no restraints to protect the animal from falling. I have written on this topic before but I think it needs repeating. This is a very dangerous practice and I encourage those of you who transport animals in this man-ner to rethink what you are doing. I know of several instances of dogs being badly injured or killed when they have fallen off of these trucks. The RCMP can also ticket drivers who do not secure their animals. Even if your dog is in a pick-up box, it should be secured to ensure safety. I applaud those animal owners who provide secure cages to contain their dogs or who properly tie their animals when they are transported. For more information on how to transport your animal safely, please visit: www.spca.bc.ca/welfare/campaign-issues/dogs-in-pick-up-trucks.html.

Some readers are on the BC SPCA’s email list and received the BC SPCA’s Animals News Bulletin. This

month’s edition contains the ABC’s of holiday pet safety which I thought I’d repeat for you here.

The ABC’s refer to antifreeze, bones and chocolate.Antifreeze: Using pet-safe propylene glycol antifreeze

instead of toxic ethylene glycol antifreeze could save your pet’s life. Tragically, a mere tablespoon of ethylene glycol antifreeze can kill a cat or small dog.

Bones: Avoid giving turkey bones to your pets. Poultry bones easily splinter and can cause intestinal blockages or lacerations.Chocolate: Chocolate contains theobromine, which can be deadly to cat and dogs.

For more holiday tips to keep your pet safe, please visit: www.spca.bc.ca/pet-care/health-safety.html.

As the year draws to a close, I want to thank everyone for supporting our branch throughout the year. Whether you made a cash or in-kind donation, attended one of our fundraisers, held a fundraiser, visited the adoption centre, attended a humane education presen-tation, volunteered for us, called in a complaint of animal abuse or rescued, fostered or adopted an animal – we thank you so much. You have helped us care for those who cannot speak for themselves and who are such a huge part of many of our lives. So far this year, we have provided care for 1,054 animals. While many of those animals were reunited with their owners, almost 400 were adopted into new homes.

My best wishes to all of our readers for a very happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2011. I especial-ly want to thank our staff - Judy, Bev, Renata, Candace and Jenn – thank you for all your hard work this year.

Please contact me at [email protected], if you have questions or for further information about our branch.

SPCA Spotlight - December #2

Contributed photoScruffy, two years-old, and Buddy, four years-old are both looking for a good home and the North Peace branch of the BC SPCA hopes you can help.


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“As I’ve traveled throughout the North East over the past nine years, six as the Minister of Transportation, I’ve had a great opportunity to listen to people from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson, as they have shared their concerns and aspirations--and I’m eager to respond,” said Falcon.

At a BC Liberals Party Delegate Selection Meeting that evening, both Abbott and de Jong were given opportunities

to speak to members there. “There’s a strong link between natural and human

resources,” said Abbott, “When we have the natural resources being extracted from this area we also need to be building some educational capacity.”

Abbott would like to see more influence from the Regional Districts in the running of the Province and he would like to get around the province each month to talk

to different regions and communities if elected to continue an open dialogue with the province residents and partners. Mike de Jong brought his Open Mike tour to Fort St. John where he stopped into the FasGas station where he talked with local residents about what their vision for the province is. This idea of touring the province and speaking with its residents is something de Jong would continue, if elected.

For the North, de Jong spoke about how the idea of allowing more of the money that the region generates for the province to come back to this area and how it would build more support for government initiatives.

Two more candidates will visit the North in the New Year with both Dr. Moira Stillwell and Christy Clark plan-ning trips to Fort St. John in January 2011.

Vision for Northern B.C. - story continued from page one

Submitted by Walt Lutsiak on behalf of NRSS

The Northern Rockies Seniors Society (NRSS) has realized the next step in our dream. We now have title to the land neces-sary to build an assisted / supported living fa-cility in Fort Nelson. We have been working on developing the required concepts and op-erating budgets, and the land donation from the Northern Rockies Regional Municipal-ity, with an appraised value of $246,712, rep-resents the first tangible step to realizing our ultimate goal. This property is the most sig-nificant five per cent of the total investment needed because it finally gives us a place to be, and now the dream feels real.

We are calling on other levels of govern-ment to show the same foresight and courage our municipal government has in helping us to help our seniors “age in place” instead of having to relocate far away from loved ones when assisted / supported housing becomes necessary. Fort Nelson’s seniors are no less deserving than Chetwynd seniors or any

other communities’ seniors. We are calling on all citizens to contact our MLA Pat Pimm and MP Jay Hill’s successor, to provide the same support and assistance that gave Chet-wynd an assisted / supported housing com-plex for their community.

The NRSS Board of Directors is com-prised of the following: president Cathy Dolan, treasurer Shannon Cooper, secretary Carol Seidel, director Linda Carter, and di-rector Walt Lutsiak. The NRSS can be con-tacted at [email protected] or by phoning 250-774-3193.

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CHR-ACK Ventures Ltd, their employees, and on behalf of their customers decided to do things a little bit differently this year. In lieu of a Christmas party, they chose to donate the cost of their party/open house – $5,000 – to the Northern Rockies Seniors Society to go toward the housing project.


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customer service to the public in some way. Those employees received a $150 Gift Certificate to be used at the new spa as a reward. Lorraine believes that customer service is alive & well in Fort St. John and is improving and would like to thank the

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Linda Smith photoIn support of Fort Nelson’s future Se-niors’ Housing Project, the Fort Nel-son Petroleum Association donated $10,000 to the Northern Rockies Se-niors Society (NRSS) on Nov. 19.

Kathy Smith photoNorthern Rockies Regional Municipality mayor and councilors joined the board of directors of NRSS at the new site for the future Assisted/Supported Seniors’ Housing Complex, located behind the school district office in Fort Nelson.


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