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Contributed photosCowboy Poetry Week 2011 “’Pilgrim’ © 2005, by Duward Cambell/www.cowboypoetry.com

Jennifer Fernandes photoClockwise from top - Local boy Jayden Stafford performed “The Curse of the Crooked Horned Cow” at a Kamloops festival and won the first prize of $1,000 for his efforts. Veteran cowboy poet, Brian Salmond, poses with his protégé at a Fort St. John restuaurant. Cowboy Poetry Week is fast approaching this April 17 - 23 and the organization urges schools and local groups to get involved by hosting cowboy poetry events to keep the art - and the spirit of the West - alive. Dale McEachern sang, yodelled, played the fiddle and the mandolin to put forth an excellent effort at the Kamloops festival, but the 15 year-old, grade 10 student faced stiff international competition placing in the middle of the pack, and was encouraged by judges to return next year.

Curse Of The Crooked Horned CowCourtesy of Brian Salmond"... There I was at daybreak,

With bucket and old wooden stool.Determined to milk her and

then catch the bus,That would carry me off to the school.

Then it happened, we made eye contact,She sensed my rising fear.

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With cow tracks on my pockets,She launched me from the stall.I'd propped the barn door open,

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I've got these evil thoughts in mind,Of t-bone steaks insead!"

By Jennifer FernandesKeeping the spirit and voices of

the west alive through poetry would seem like some pretty big boots to fill for a nine year-old from Parkland Elementary in Farmington. But that’s what Jayden Stafford is all about when he performs for crowds and spiels out long and difficult poems most adults would have a hard time memorizing.

Jayden returned triumphant Mar. 14 from a Country 103 Rising Star Showcase at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival after performing without a hitch and taking first place honours and prize money of $1,000.

So impressed were the judges at the Kamloops festival, they invited him back in 2012 as a professional entertainer with hotel expenses paid.

Veteran cowboy poet and Jayden’s mentor from Fort St. John, Brian Salmond, said he wants to encourage more youth to get involved in cowboy poetry.

“There’s a severe shortage of young folk in this art and Jayden and Dale here are real ambassadors of the Peace country,” Salmond said.

For Jayden’s part, he said he was reading Salmond’s poetry before he ever met him and has memorized 16 poems, some of which can run five minutes or longer.

“Well one thing I really like is I get to spend time with my friends, fellers like Brian,” he said, “But you have to know long poems and short ones too like, ‘My horse died, I cried.’”

Encouraged to write his own original poetry, Jayden plans to develop his repertoire.

“And the best part is I got to miss three whole days of school!” he said.

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By Matthew BainsDAWSON CREEK – Northern Health has notified 94

patients who received approximately 100 CT (computed tomography) scans over a two-month period last year at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital that those scans have been reviewed as part of a province-wide investigation into the radiology practice.

The investigation was initiated in February after reports surfaced late last year that two radiologists who had interpreted hundreds of scans were not qualified to do so. Since then, concerns have been raised about the qualifications of two more radiologists, including one that worked temporarily in Dawson Creek in July and August of last year.

“He had previously provided locum (temporary) services in Northern Health in prior years, but it was only the work in 2010 that was subject to review,” explained David Butcher, vice-president of medicine for Northern Health. “We had no previously identified quality concerns with regard to the work of this individual or other radiologists reading CT scans in Northern Health.”

He said a second radiologist came up with an identical interpretation to the first scan for the majority of the 100 scans subject to review. Sixteen were shown to have minor discrepancies “with no clinical significance,” while six patients and their physicians were advised of significant discrepancies between interpretations.

“We’ve put a tracking system in place to ensure those six patients do in fact get seen,” said Butcher. “We haven’t put a target date on it, but we will be following up if there are outstanding reports where we haven’t heard back from a physician on the outcome. Our focus is on ensuring they receive the most appropriate advice, treatment and follow-up based on the information in the CT scan.”

He said those discrepancies could include an additional diagnosis that might not have been considered in the first instance, or an increased emphasis placed on an abnormality that may have gone unnoted.

“It’s more around degrees of interpretation. None of them fall into a category of an original scan showing something completely normal and the second one showing evidence of disease.”

Butcher explained radiologists are trained to interpret images created by medical imaging devices – CT scans, x-rays, ultrasounds, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), for example – and while some of the information they observe is objective, most of the information is subjective and relies on their expertise to interpret.

“They apply their clinical expertise to interpret what they are seeing and provide information to the ordering physician around types of diagnosis this might want to consider and the type of follow up they recommend.”

On Feb. 11, Dr. Doug Cochrane, chair of the B.C. Patient Safety & Quality Council, was appointed to lead an independent investigation into the credentialing of radiologists and medical imaging quality assurance in B.C. The first phase of his investigation focusing on the credentials and experience of individual providers was

released on Mar. 9 and found all 287 practitioners in 66 sites across the province are fully registered and licenced and are providing services within the scope defined by their licence.

However, Cochrane recommends the Ministry of Health Services, the College of Physicians and Surgeons and the regional health authorities create a province-wide peer review system for diagnostic imaging that requires a proportion of studies initially read by a radiologist in each health authority be re-read by another radiologist. Where differences of clinical importance were found, a report would be issued and appropriate parties, including the patient, notified.

Until such a process could be fully implemented, he recommends the College through its Diagnostic Imaging Quality Assurance Committee undertake retrospective screening reviews of imaging services in selected facilities beginning immediately. In addition, he recommends the Diagnostic Accreditation Program immediately undertake medical reviews for facilities that were not included when reviews were done prior.

His full report is available online on the Ministry of Health’s website under “publications and reports.”

Butcher said the report indicates there are no systemic problems in the training standards for radiologists practicing in B.C., but with the practice constantly changing due to new technologies, there is a need for diligence to ensure that training keeps pace.

“We have confidence in our medical staff practicing as radiologists, we believe they provide a high quality service,” he added. “That being said, we can always improve the quality assurance process that supports them.

A report on the second phase of Cochrane’s investigation is due on or before Aug. 31, 2011.

That report will provide recommendations to the health minister on how health authority credentialing and quality assurance processes can be improved, and will also describe the incidents where physicians lacked either the appropriate credentials or experience to interpret images and the responses of health authorities when they learned of those problems.

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Prince Harper-Peace Harper.The new candidate is undoubtedly eager to proceed on

the next step of his journey that he hopes will help him get elected to the House of Harpers where he will be a backbencher in the Harper Government.

Now, if only we can get someone elected to the House of Commons.

• • •Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s directive that

government press releases, including this week’s announcement regarding funding for Canfor, be labeled as coming from the ‘Harper Government’ is so patently undemocratic it’s shocking.

For guys like Bob Zimmer (not Harper, who just won the Conservative nomination in Prince George-Peace River) it’s got to be a bitter pill to swallow. Zimmer’s roots in politics go back to 1988, Preston Manning, and the birth of the Reform Party.

Zimmer is still full of the old Reform Party zeal about changing how politics works. Manning rose to power out of frustration with the arrogance exuded by then-Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Manning abhorred the undemocratic exclusivity of absolute power. Changing that was one of the cornerstones of the Reform Party.

Strangely enough, Stephen Harper was part of that crowd.

Things have certainly changed. However, as mentioned, Zimmer is still rife with the Reform idealism that got him interested him in politics 20 years ago.

And, if he thinks he’s going to change things, he’s very naïve.

The only thing that has changed over the past 20 years is the face of those bastardizing our democracy.

Interestingly enough, the fact that Zimmer won the nomination suggests that there are still plenty of old Reformers in the riding … at least among the Conservative ranks.

Here in Prince George we felt that old Progressive Conservative Colin Kinsley had a good shot at winning the nomination.

He finished third.Perhaps what sank him though was his campaign in this

part of the riding that it’s time to wrestle power away from the north end of the riding. That kind of campaigning can, and obviously did, backfire. Whoever the candidate is, and whoever the MP is, has to represent the entire riding.

They have to show they can represent the interests of the entire riding and for a candidate to suggest that it’s time the power base in a riding change … well, we’re all resistant to change.

It plays well to the home crowd, but in large ridings with multiple population bases, a candidate has to win on the road too.

The next step will be a byelection or, seemingly more likely, a federal election.

Oh, let’s have it in June when we’re in the middle of the harmonized sales tax referendum.

By Joe Fries, Prince George Free PressWith perhaps the most important vote now out of the

way, Bob Zimmer appears ready to book a trip to Ottawa.The 42-year-old Fort St. John man earned the right to

represent the Conservative Party in the federal riding of Prince George-Peace River. He replaces Jay Hill, who held the seat for 17 years.

Assuming he wins the riding at the next election, Zimmer, a married father of four, said his wish-list is topped by infrastructure items. For Prince George, that means turning the city into an “air trade hub.”

“So basically airplanes will come across from China, they’ll come to Prince George and there will be processing facilities, those types of things,” Zimmer said.

He won the party’s nomination Mar. 11 in Prince George following five days of balloting around the region, defeating former Prince George mayor Colin Kinsley and five other candidates.

Zimmer, who teaches shop and social studies at North Peace Secondary School, has long been active as an organizer in his party’s electoral district association, and signed up with the Reform Party in 1988 – the same year as Hill.

Zimmer said the two are “good, old friends,” but the younger man quickly shot down any suggestion he is the heir apparent.

“I’m confident that we’re going to run another strong campaign, but I know the other candidates have strong campaigns as well, so we’ll do our best and see what happens,” Zimmer said.

“This is not going to be a cakewalk for him by any means,” said federal NDP candidate Lois Boone.

She said Zimmer will have to answer for his party’s role in the HST debacle.

“It was the federal government that convinced the provincial government – that convinced them with our own tax dollars – to implement the HST,” Boone said.

Meanwhile, Green Party candidate Hilary Crowley said she had been “looking forward to a fight” with Kinsley over environmental issues.

In particular, she wanted to take him on over his involvement as a paid advocate for the Enbridge Northern

Gateway Pipeline and the larger issue of energy extraction in the Alberta tar sands.

But Crowley welcomed the new challenger, who is less of an established brand than his predecessor.

“(Hill) just got votes from name recognition, as opposed to anything else,” Crowley said, “so that part has disappeared.”

Hill picked up 64 per cent of the popular vote in the October 2008 general election, followed by New Democrat Betty Beckering at 18 per cent. Crowley placed third with 10 per cent and Liberal candidate Lindsay Gidney picked up eight per cent.

A byelection must be held in Prince George-Peace River by April 22, although the announcement last weekend by three high-ranking Tory MPs that they would not seek re-election has further fuelled speculation a general election will come sooner than that.

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Well hasn’t this been an interesting few weeks. Just over a week ago, the Prince George - Peace River riding elected Bob Zimmer to represent the Conservative Party of Canada. A painfully long race that ran for months and included seven diverse candidates that included Bob Zimmer, Dan Davies, Don Irwin from Fort St. John, Colin Kinsley and Cameron Stolz from Prince George, Jerrilyn Schembri from Tumbler Ridge and Les Shurtiff from Taylor. Each were vying for the opportunity to run behind the Conservative Party banner.

The unofficial run for the nomination started last summer the region saw the candidates selling memberships and meeting the constituents. Once the process was officially called in February, the candidates faced a week of voting that started in Fort Nelson on Mar. 7 and they traveled through the riding, and ended in Prince George on March 11. Bob Zimmer was announced the winner in a nail biter close vote that went to the sixth ballot. The Conservatives used the preferential voting system for the nomination with Davies coming in second and was followed by Kinsley and Irwin.

Now we wait to see if a general federal election will be called as the Conservative government will present the new federal budget to the house on Mar. 22. The date of Mar. 25 has been set as the date that the Liberals could file a motion of no confidence that would trigger a spring election.

If no spring election is called, then a by-election in the riding will happen. The Prime Minister has until Apr. 23 to call the election. So far, the Conservatives have Zimmer, Lois Boone, who will be running for the federal NDP, and Hilary Crowley will return for her fifth election as the representative from the Green Party. Prince George is long considered one of the safest conservative seats in the country, so it likely won’t be much of a race. The Liberals seem scared of the riding and haven’t even dropped a hint if they will run a candidate.

In Provincial Politics, the province saw Christy Clark being sworn in as the newest Premier on Mar. 14. The whole process was streamed live and we saw Premier Clark put her mark into government with a cabinet shuffle. Clark’s controversial cabinet was trimmed down and saw the removal of several long term ministers from key portfolios how Clark has made friends with her biggest competition in the leadership race. Clark has placed Kevin Falcon as Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier.

Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom was rewarded for his maverick-like departure from Campbell’s cabinet and has been appointed as the new Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. The key portfolio of Energy and Mines remains out of the hands of a northern MLA and goes to Rich Coleman. Coleman will also be the Minister responsible for Housing. Coleman is from the riding of Fort Langley-Aldergrove. Part of Coleman’s portfolio will be revisiting a number of controversies regarding B.C. Hydro, including their proposed rate hike by 50 per cent over the next five years and the smart meter program. Steve Thomson from the Kelowna-Mission riding, who was the former Minister of Energy is now the Minister of Natural Resource Operations. Thompson was clearly disconnected from the north,

and now with Coleman, hopefully we won’t have situations like the controversy that erupted in December.

It was revealed late last year that the OGC would be moving four of its engineers from Fort St. John to Kelowna and then hiring two more engineers for the new Kelowna office. After a huge outcry from Northern BC’s leaders, it was announced in February that the OGC would not, after all, be moving more staff out of Fort St. John and that they would increase the staffing levels of the engineering department over the next few years as well as creating a recruitment and retention program. Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm remains in the back benches of cabinet but he still maintains the position of Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Gas to the Minister of Energy.

With these upcoming changes, we also have the municipal elections to look forward to this fall. All municipalities in British Columbia will once again head to the voting booth to elect new mayors and city council’s. With the recent news of the Fort St. John City Council censuring the Mayor over recent behavior, some are looking forward to the fall and the opportunity to make change. Residents in Fort St. John will also find another ballot that they will need to mark as the City will be holding a referendum at the same time on whether to keep fluoride in the city’s water. This is a topic that has been in contention for many years and in many other cities. Most recently, Calgary’s council decided to remove fluoride from their water system.

This is an opportunity to look back at what we have done, reflect on the achievements, and see what we can do next and be better represented then we are right now. If there is something that you don’t like, remember you always have your voice, and your opinion.

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Plastic or Paper?It is commendable that some supermarkets in Fort St.

John charge for plastic bags in an effort to reduce the amount of plastic ending up in landfills.

Plastic bags are from a non-renewable resource – petroleum – and do not break down for hundreds of years.

Paper, on one hand is arguably a renewable resource, but a resource that is being rapidly depleted before it can be fully replenished.

What is the solution then to a problem that will undoubtedly be handed down as a mess for future generations to deal with because of the deniability of this generation? Cloth bags are one solution and an excellent medium for supermarkets not only to promote their brand, but to build upon their ‘green’ factor through advertising.

Charging five or fifteen cents per bag is a good start, but is it really a motivating factor for individuals or families? Spending hundreds of dollars on groceries and then contrasting the cost of a few plastic bags thrown in is hardly a deterrent. Fearing a backlash from its shoppers is most likely the real reason the big supermarket chains refuse to eliminate plastic bags altogether. But this kind of bold move is exactly what is needed to tackle the problem of plastic bag waste head on.

Europe leads the way in this kind of green thinking. The German grocery giant ‘Lidl’ not only does not pack your purchases, it offers a variety of green bags and sells its plastic bags at a higher price than in North America.

Instead of plastic or paper bags, think of the environment and invest a couple of dollars in cloth bags. They are hardy, hold much more than plastic bags and can be kept in the back of your vehicle for your next shopping trip.

Northeast NEWS March 24, 2011 Page 7

FEEDBACKDear Editor:

We appreciate that local residents have some questions about the proposed South Taylor Treatment, Recovery and Disposal (TRD) facility.

CCS is committed to understanding community concerns, addressing questions and working together to build a facility that is part of the local community. We have consulted directly with our neighbours within the BC Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) consultation and notification radius and exceeded this notification radius beyond the regulatory requirements. In addition, we have met with these affected parties and have discussed and addressed their concerns. We appreciate the feedback from those outside of this radius established by the regulatory body and hope to answer their questions here and welcome the opportunity for discussion on an individual basis.

Our commitment to the community in which we live and work is one we take seriously. Because of this, CCS has exceeded regulatory requirements, both voluntarily and based on feedback received from our neighbours, for the proposed South Taylor TRD. The following project components will be part of our proposed plan:

• Traffic safety by exceeding turn lane length; proposing additional signage and lighting

• Water well testing within a specified radius by offering baseline testing which is not required by the BC Oil and Gas Commission

• Air monitoring on-site by committing to passive monitoring which is not required by the BC Oil and Gas Commission

• Incorporating the use of an incinerator system• Employing cutting-edge lighting technology to

reduce light pollution and increase safety• Voluntarily extending the PRRD notification radius

to 3 km from 100 metres and also the BC Oil and Gas Commission consultation/notification radius to 3 km from 1.5 km around our proposed site

• Emergency Planning by voluntarily creating a site specific Emergency Planning Zone which is not required by the BC Oil and Gas Commission for a facility of this kind

CCS has chosen a location that utilizes a deep disposal formation, 4,000 feet below ground, to be protective of groundwater. This zone is above the Montney formation so fracture stimulation (frac’ing) for gas production will not create pathways to groundwater for our disposal fluid. CCS staff will conduct daily and annual mechanical integrity tests on the disposal well in addition to semi-annual groundwater monitoring with all results submitted to the OGC. CCS believes that water is a resource to be protected and understands that our neighbours may want personal reassurance that their wells and springs will be protected; therefore CCS will consider baseline monitoring of local water wells or springs.

In regards to traffic concerns, CCS has submitted civil and lighting plan drawings to the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) and is working closely with MoTI to ensure the intersection at the access road to our proposed site is constructed to the Ministry’s standards and specification. Due to the location of our site, this will significantly reduce loaded truck traffic travelling across the Taylor Bridge in both directions.

To better protect area residents, the traveling public, our neighbours and employees, our proposed designs meet or exceed the MoTI requirements in all areas including turning

lane length, lighting layout and signage. CCS has exceeded the MoTI guidelines for a 30 metre left turn bay by proposing a 100 metre left turn bay at the access road intersection. In addition, the access road placement provides for sight distances in excess of the 370 metre minimum required by MoTI and asphalt pavement will be extended into the access road to reduce dust and mud.

CCS will continue to work with MoTI and will review plans with the Ministry to ensure the engineered intersection designs safely accommodate acceleration, deceleration, turning lanes and lighting. CCS is adding light standards and increased signage to reduce the use of engine retarder brakes and warn of an important intersection ahead at the Collins Road intersection to address safety concerns. The combination of these changes should make it a safer journey for all community residents as they make their way through Highway 97.

At all of our facilities, we actively undertake emergency planning and preparedness. CCS has a corporate Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in place and will develop a site specific emergency plan for the South Taylor facility that outlines the emergency response equipment we will have on site and an action plan in the unlikely event of an emergency. The site specific ERP exceeds the BC Oil and Gas Commission regulatory requirements as safety in the community is of paramount importance to CCS.

We thank the community for their input on the South Taylor TRD facility and welcome the opportunity for continued discussion with our neighbours. CCS looks forward to being an integral part of the community. Sincerely,Ian Simister, President, CCS Midstream Services Canada

CCS committed to Taylor community by developing a safe, environmentally friendly facility

Editor:Regarding our Mayor, I don’t think any of us should be

talking and saying words that are demeaning.No matter who we are, we’ve all done or said something

which made us wish we had never been involved or been guilty of such actions.

It’s easy to judge someone else and give advice, instead

of looking at ourselves.How many on Council have a clean slate? It is very

questionable and I know some who have done things and others have suffered because of what was done.

I commend Mayor Lantz for the work he has done as our Mayor of Fort St. John. He’s gone way beyond his duties to participate in many different functions in our city

and doing a super job. He has been honest and fothcoming. We should feel

blessed to have a mayor such as Mayor Lantz.I know for sure come November, Lantz will get

my vote.J. Johnson, Fort St. John

Fort St. John should feel blessed to have an honest and forthcoming Mayor like Bruce Lantz

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10 yearclosed

Lending Institutions Current Mortgage Rates

Note: Rates are provided for information purposes. Rates should be verified by Financial Institutions.

Institute6 mthopen

6 mthclosed

1 year open

1 year closed

2 yearclosed

3 yearclosed

4 yearclosed

5 yearclosed

7 yearclosed

TD Canada Trust

Invis

Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce

Royal Bank

Centum

Bank of Montreal

Scotiabank

North Peace Savings & Credit Union

n/a 4.60 6.55 2.75 4.20 4.75 4.24 4.59 6.60 6.70

n/a 4.45 n/a 2.54 3.20 3.50 3.60 3.65 4.85 5.00

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EdithSchmidt

9619 88th Street Fabulous spacious home,1600 sq ft on main, full concrete base-ment, 24’X24’ garage. NO HST. birch Hardwood in livingrm, 3 bed,tiled lg entry,kitchen, 2 bath. Open concept, kitchen has pantry, lg island/eating bar. 12’X16’ deck, gas for BBQ. Masterbdrm has WI closet, ensuite with dual sinks, lg WI shower with dual shower heads. Instant hot water system, security system. Great neighbourhood.

JUST MOVE IN AND ENJOY! NO wOrDS TO DEScrIbE!

www.edithschmidt.comSelling Fort St. John since 1996‘It Begins with Trust’

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$79,900 MLS# N204924

$459,900 MLS#N206989

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13619 283 Campbell Road, Charlie Lake, BC

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Motivated SeLLeRS!

$289,900 MLS# N/A

9619 88tH Street

Nearly 1600 sf of living space on main floor with a full concrete base-ment and 24x24 attached garage and no HST! Like new condition w/birch hardwood flooring in living room, tiled entry, kitchen and bath-rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Open concept, huge kitchen pantry and island w/eating bar. 12x16 deck has gas for BBQ. Spacious MB w/walk in closet and ensuite w/dual sinks and step in shower w/dual shower heads. Instant hotwater system.

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Cozy 4 bedroom family home located in a nice, quiet and friendly neigh-bourhood, close to schools and shop-ping. Home features a new 90% + energy furnace, new appliances, new 30 year roof and gutters. There is an oversized single garage/workshop with the potential for a wood heater, massive driveway, RV parking, swing set and sandbox are included in the huge, fully fenced backyard making this a great family home.

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Attention investors or first time home buyers! Duplex building in a good area of town. Close to schools and bus stop. The building has had ongoing main-tenance and renovations. You can either buy this side or buy the whole building (10307 & 10309) for price X 2, and live in this side and rent the other. 10307 has a new tenant with a one year lease. Each suite rents for $ 1,300 per month.

$184,900MLS# 193681

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With every sale, a donation is made to the Children’s Miracle Network.

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Attention investors or first time home buyers! Duplex building in a good area of town. Close to schools and bus stop. The building has had ongoing main-tenance and renovations. You can either buy this side or buy the whole building (10307 & 10309) for price X 2, and live in this side and rent the other. 10307 has a new tenant with a one year lease. Each suite rents for $ 1,300 per month.

$184,900MLS# 193681

GREAT INVESTMENT

With every sale, a donation is made to the Children’s Miracle Network.

Tim Rempelwww.timrempel.com250-785-0932888-785-5520

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Lending Institutions Current Mortgage Rates

Note: Rates are provided for information purposes. Rates should be verified by Financial Institutions.

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6 mthclosed

1 year open

1 year closed

2 yearclosed

3 yearclosed

4 yearclosed

5 yearclosed

7 yearclosed

10 yearclosed

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Invis

Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce

Royal Bank

Centum

Bank of Montreal

Scotiabank

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EdithSchmidt

9619 88th Street Fabulous spacious home,1600 sq ft on main, full concrete base-ment, 24’X24’ garage. NO HST. birch Hardwood in livingrm, 3 bed,tiled lg entry,kitchen, 2 bath. Open concept, kitchen has pantry, lg island/eating bar. 12’X16’ deck, gas for BBQ. Masterbdrm has WI closet, ensuite with dual sinks, lg WI shower with dual shower heads. Instant hot water system, security system. Great neighbourhood.

JUST MOVE IN AND ENJOY! NO wOrDS TO DEScrIbE!

www.edithschmidt.comSelling Fort St. John since 1996‘It Begins with Trust’

cell: 250-263-3030

$79,900 MLS# N204924

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Editor: The past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of

Northern Lights College have been very fulfilling. The potential I noted for NLC when I decided to apply for this position is

evolving and becoming a reality. The addition of the Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technologies in Dawson Creek, combined with the Jim Kassen Industry Training Centre/ Oil and Gas Centre of Excellence in Fort St. John, allows Northern Lights College to fulfil its brand as B.C.'s Energy College™.

NLC is committed to providing the skilled workers for these expanding industrial sectors and supporting the economic development of the region. Given the scope of the industrial expansion in our region, a major part of my role at the College was to build capacity through partnerships with other post-secondary institutions and industry, and to ensure that funding provided by the government supports the breadth and depth of needed programming.

I knew Northern Lights College was a "classy" institution when the first person to welcome

me to my new job was the former President, Jim Kassen. He committed 25 years to NLC and provided me with a firm foundation on which to build.

T h e institution is fortunate to have capable faculty and

staff, and has been able to recruit experienced leaders in many departments. The leadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them. Further, the clarity of the College's vision is attracting experienced professionals who want to contribute to an organization that "knows where it is going".

It also has been gratifying to collaborate on Dual Credit programming with local School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary partners through Northern Opportunities. The Peace Region is very fortunate to have a group of exceptional leaders committed to expanding the scope of this program and to spreading the word on the benefits of this innovative educational initiative. I have been very impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the table, but also for their continuing commitment to finding learning solutions for the youth of the region.

Over the years, I have received support and encouragement from local politicians, including: Senator Richard Neufeld, the former Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, former Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River; Blair Lekstrom, MLA for Peace River South and former Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North. And I would like to acknowledge the exceptional municipal and regional leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, and Regional District Boards. I was impressed by the quality of leadership demonstrated by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you to all for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning that benefits the region.

The College’s Board of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this support and pleased that the original Board and succeeding Boards provided progressive direction and encouraged innovation. I am particularly proud that we continued to focus on the fundamental mandate of providing education for quality of life in the region, and that we were responsive to requests by industry for new programming.

I am looking forward to the innovative initiatives and opportunities for applied research in clean energy technologies that are in the planning stages. Through partnerships with provincial, national and international leaders in this evolving industry, Northern Lights College is poised to demonstrate the strength of its vision. I will be cheering from afar as these plans become operational.

My husband Gordon and I made friends with a number of very special people in the north and we will miss you. We were treated to the unique brand of warmth, enthusiasm and innovative spirit we now associate with northern British Columbia.

A fond farewell to you all and our sincere thank you for your many kindnesses. D. Jean Valgardson, Dawson Creek

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Raising Healthy Capable Children - Children Learn What They Live

Dr. Linda Selby Dr. Ken Ryba

With violence being so prevalent today in North American society (TV, movies,

video games, hockey etc.) and in the wider world around us, children have daily exposure to hostility and fighting. Also, some children are exposed to aggression and hostility in their home lives. This can have two effects. One is that children learn to become hostile and violent themselves. Two is that children become fearful and unable to deal with events in their lives. These developing personalities are NOT what we desire. So how do we ensure that our children learn non violent strategies to cope?

Model Positive Ways to Deal with ConflictWe all get angry at times. It is not the anger that is

the problem but how we handle it. When parents model positive ways to deal with conflict then children learn how to apply these strategies to their own lives

Pete was really angry and swearing at the referee for not allowing what seemed to be an obvious goal. His team members thought it should have been allowed also. Pete’s Dad intervened and said “I know you are mad

about this son, but referees sometimes make mistakes. If you wish to be a sports person you have to accept the referee’s decision even though sometimes he might get it wrong”.

This is a positive response because it recognizes Pete’s feelings, acknowledges his concern, and explains what it means to be a good sports person.

Listen to Children and They Will Listen to YouIt is very important, especially when children are

upset, to listen to what they are saying. We may be busy doing other things, but listening to them gives us a chance to intervene and help them. Take a minute or two, everything else can wait. Make eye contact with the child. Let them know that they are important to you and that you think it is worth taking the time to pay attention.

Sally told her Mom that she was being teased by other kids in class. They called her names and did not let her play with their group at recess. Mom said, “I am glad that you told me how you feel. What if you and I sit down to think of some ways to deal with this problem. Do you have any suggestions?”

By listening to Sally, Mom was able to support her daughter and let her know she was not alone. This is so important because often children feel alone and afraid

when they are struggling to deal with problem situations. Listening to your child not only opens the door for problem solving, it helps build your relationship (and friendship) with them. If you listen to them they will listen to you and make use of these learning experiences to solve problems in their own life.

Making Mistakes IS a Learning OpportunityA child needs to know that s/he is valued, even if s/

he makes mistakes or misbehaves. Children do lots of annoying things that get on our nerves.

Linda rushes out the door to school. As she turns to say good bye to Mom, she accidentally knocks a precious ornament which smashes to the floor. Mom waits a moment to get over her frustration. She says, “Oh gosh, that was Grandpa’s special ornament. I realize this was an accident as you turned to say good bye to me. However, let’s clean it up and think about what we can do to avoid any more accidents like this.

If we chose constructive ways to resolve problems in our daily lives, then children will see and develop these strategies in their own lives.

Children learn respect and positive problem solving skills from the relationships they have with parents, adults and other children.

If children live with hostility they learn to fight.If children live with kindness and consideration they learn respect. (Dorothy Law Nolte, 2000)

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By Matthew Bains POUCE COUPE – Ken Drover has decided

he will not serve out the remainder of his first term as Pouce Coupe village councilor.

When contacted on March 10, Drover declined to comment on his decision other than to say it was for personal reasons.

Mayor Lyman Clark said the councilor did not even give his colleagues a reason for his departure, though they suspect the demands

of his job as safety coordinator for Nodes Construction may have had something to do with it.

“We believe that is part of it because he has some very long training and schooling he has to go through, though that’s speculation since he didn’t give a reason,” said Clark.

“He left on good terms,” the mayor added. It’s a disappointing loss because Drover

was able to add a “lot of facets” to council, said Clark.

“Councilor Drover was able to bring a lot of knowledge of any safety

matters that might occur within the village. He was also very computer-skilled, and there were many times we would discuss with him on those things. He was an asset to council.”

However, the mayor said because it is an election year they will not be looking to fill the councilor’s empty seat.

“We still have a legitimate quorum, and because we are in an election year we do not have to replace this individual. It’s quite a lengthy and costly process, and so there was a motion made not to replace that position at this time.”

Contributed photoKen Drover resigns

Pouce Coupe councilor resigns during first term

Fort St. John the target of taxi fare scam artistsFORT ST. JOHN - Fort St. John RCMP would like to advise residents that there has

been numerous complaints regarding individuals going door to door to several homes in the Fort St John area asking for money in order to pay for a taxi. Please be aware of this situation and do not feel obligated to provide any money to these particular individuals. Although there are legitimate individual(s) and/or organizations that ask residents for funding, the police would like residents to be cautious in to whom you provide money to as this is a common scam.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Fort St. John RCMP Detachment at 250-787-8100 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

DAWSON CREEK – A man is dead following another fatal collision on Highway 2 south of Dawson Creek this winter.

First responders attended the scene of a head-on collision on the highway near the intersection with Tate Creek Road just before 4 a.m. on Mar. 18. Police determined that a northbound one-ton Dodge pickup truck had crossed into the southbound lane and col-lided with a southbound GM pickup truck at highway speed.

The male driver and sole occupant of the GM pickup, a resident of the Tomslake area, was pronounced dead at the scene. The female driver and sole occupant of the Dodge truck, a resident of Fort St. John, was taken to the hospital in Dawson Creek where she was treated for minor injuries and released later that morning.

Police report weather and highway conditions were clear at the time of the collision. The Peace Regional Traffic Services continues to investigate. The incident marks the fifth fatality on Highway 2 between Dawson Creek and the

Alberta border this winter, resulting from four separate vehicle collisions.

Tomslake resident dead following crash on Highway 2

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Restricted Waste: from $105/tonne to $120/tonne The minimum fee for regular waste is unchanged at $3.00

New Penalty for Unsecured Loads! Effective April 1, 2011, unsecured loads arriving at landfills and transfer stations will be charged double the applicable fee. Warnings will be given during a 30-day grace period.

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By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – Advocates for early

childhood development in Dawson Creek are pushing for the construction of an indoor playground for young children at the South Peace Multiplex.

Heidy Kux-Kardos, coordinator for Success By 6-Children First in the South Peace, explained during a presentation to city council on Mar. 7 that they have been looking for a few years now for an appropriate space for the playground, but to no avail. However, she said with the recent completion of the climbing wall in the lobby of the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre, it would be a good fit to build the playground there.

“Now that the EnCana Centre has a play space for 7-year-olds to seniors, it is only fitting we also should have a recreational area for 0 to 6-year-olds,” she said.

She said they would be looking to purchase a pre-fabricated playground or design their own depending on the space they have to work with. Success By 6 has pooled

together $50,000 over the last few years for the project, she added, and there will be more funding this year and she’s confident they could fundraise more if necessary.

Gloria Cleve, early learning project manager for School District 59, discussed some of the research done to

support their request. She said overall, much research has been done to show how important early childhood development is in health and life choices later in life. She said when the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) – an initiative involving the Province, school districts and community networks – was launched 10 years ago, one out of four children not ready to succeed when they entered Kindergarten, and today one in three are not ready.

In some neighbourhoods in Dawson Creek the statistics are worse than the provincial average, with two out of three children not ready to succeed arrive in Kindergarten, she said.

“This has nothing to do with socioeconomics, this has to do more often than not with lifestyle – not making the time for children, and that’s across all socioeconomic levels.”

She said the biggest vulnerability for young children in the city is in physical fitness and wellbeing, according to Early Development Instrument (EDI) developed to measure areas of childhood development. That isn’t surprising, Cleve said, because of the long winters and the lack of options for young children in the community – currently the only playground open year-round is in McDonald’s restaurant.

City councilors voiced their support for the project, and instructed staff to report on what space might be available and appropriate for such a project.

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Dawson Creek considers construction of indoor playground facility

By Jennifer FernandesMost people have been nagged by their mother, at one

point or another, to “Eat your breakfast because it’s the most important meal of the day!” But oh, how easy it is to ignore this advice and go through the workday famished, return home exhausted, eat a heavy meal and slip into a comforting couch coma in front of the idiot box.

However, the experts at FoodChannel.com assure us that breakfast is, more than ever, the most important meal. It has identified significant trends and changes in the way all of us start the day, and the good news is...it’s now okay to eat chocolate for breakfast! Stay tuned for that trend report.

For the next 10 weeks we will explore the FoodChannel.com Top 10 breakfast food trends and supply you with advice from our local experts. Breakfast trend number 10 is an oldie, but a goody. Who doesn’t like a good egg? Eggs are an excellent source of protein and vitamins, but did you know egg yolks can also provide children’s developing brains with the nutrient choline, that according to some experts, is critical during a child’s first six years to ensure full development of the brain’s memory center?

But still the good old egg faces an uphill battle before being rolled into the number one spot. Past scares about bad cholesterol had egg marketing boards scrambling to counteract reports with scientific proof that eggs are in fact, good for us. Still today the free range versus factory produced

eggs debate rages on.Local organic foods storeowner, Tonya Fines of Fines

Organic, said ultimately it comes down to what you believe about the entire life cycle of an egg and how that begins with the quality of life of the chicken.

“What they get to eat affects the nutrition of the egg - it’s a personal choice about the humane treatment of the animal,” Fines said. “ My opinion is to buy local, and get educated about food to increase your own quality of life and health.”

Fines Organic sells free-range eggs on Tuesday’s from a Pink Mountain producer and Hutterite eggs from the South Peace that are mass-produced.

10. Eggs Crack the Top TenLast year was an incredibly difficult year for the incredible

edible egg. The average amount of cholesterol was found to be 14 per cent lower than was recorded in 2002, and vitamin D content was up by 64 per cent in large eggs. A wide range of health experts now say eating an average of an egg a day is totally okay. People seem glad to have eggs back on the breakfast menu--and the guilt is gone. Whether served over-

easy or scrambled, hard or soft-boiled, we see eggs hatching a big comeback this year, both in homes and on restaurant menus.

For a great scrambled eggs with sour cream recipe, courtesy of FoodChannel.com, visit the Northeast News online at: www.northeastnews.ca.

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Notice is hereby given that Chetwynd Forest Industries, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. will make available for public review their proposed Operating Plans for harvest operations within the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area. This plans covers 5 years of harvest, tar-geting Mountain Pine Beetle killed timber.

The West Fraser Plan will be available for public review and comment at the Chetwynd Office of West Fraser Mills Ltd. (3598 West Fraser Road, Chetwynd, BC) from March 16th, 2011 to May 16th, 2011 during regular of-fice hours. Contact Brian Pate, RFT, Forestry Supervi-sor at 250-788-4423 for assistance with the review.

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By Matthew BainsDAWSON CREEK – Dawson Creek city council awarded

a contract for construction of the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts on Mar. 16.

Council selected Chilliwack-based Preview Builders International for nearly $8.9 million, the lowest of six bids

received and about $1.1 million less than the lowest bid received in the original tendering process. Mayor Mike Bernier attributed the results to a couple of factors that were different with this tendering process.

“It was open bid, so it made it more competitive, people had to really sharpen their pencils,” said the mayor. “On

top of that, last time we had about 80 per cent completed (design) drawings, and for this process we had 100 per cent, so there was no guessing when they were putting in their pricing, they knew exactly what was expected of them.”

He said with the original expectation of having the project completed by this fall, they had moved ahead with incomplete drawings not believing it would have a significant impact on pricing. In fact, the original bids came in over $3.5 million more than was budgeted for, which prompted council to seek approval to borrow up to $4 million for the project, which they were granted. Bernier said the selected bid, coupled with ongoing fundraising, will mean the actual amount borrowed will be much less.

Greg Dobrowolski, special projects manager for the city, said the difference between the lowest and highest bids received was only 12 per cent, which indicates the lowest bidder is not underestimating the cost of the project. He added the company actually has some alternate rates for items such as theatre seating and floor finishing that could reduce the cost even more.

The company expects to take 36 weeks to finish the project, which was the shortest timeline of the six bids received, and put completion within the calendar year.

“If they go longer than that, it’s costing them more money, it’s money coming out of their pockets,” said Dobrowolski.

He added the company has an impressive portfolio and experience working with the reporting requirements of government.

“They have lots of experience, they’ve worked in the North, they’ve worked with government, they have LEED-accredited (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) professionals on board, so they look very good. We checked with some of the architects they’ve worked with and received good word from that as well, so we’re very confident going forward with them.”

He said the company will be submitting a list of subcontractors, and he expects a lot of local companies will be included.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLANPMP CFI-A2-11

Chetwynd Forest Industries a div. of West Fraser Mills Ltd. (CFI) is developing a five year Pest Management Plan to guide our integrated vegetation management practices. The term of the plan is from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016. The Pest Management Plan is located within the Dawson Creek Timber Supply area which lies south of the Peace River, west of the BC Alberta border and east and north of the Hart mountain range. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. The PMP shall encompass all cut blocks permitted to CFI under Forest License A13840 and Non Replaceable Forest Licences (NRFL) A74729, A79487, A79654, A85944, and any other licence or agreement that the holder of this PMP obtains or becomes responsible for within the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area during the term of this PMP. Communities within the plan area include Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Dawson Creek and Hudson’s Hope.

The PMP includes aerial and ground application of herbicides. The active ingredients of the herbicides to be used under PMP CFI-A2-11 are glyphosate and triclopyr.

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Treatment options included in the PMP are: aerial (broadcast and discretion), backpack (broadcast and discretion), backpack cone or roll-a-wick, hack and squirt, basal bark and cut stump.

Copies of the Pest Management Plan and proposed treatment area maps are available for review at the CFI office weekdays from 8:00 to 4:00. Address: Chetwynd Forest Industries a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. Box 330, Chetwynd, BC. V0C 1J0. Physical address is 3598 West Fraser Road. Phone number and contact person: Andy Carveth, Silviculture Supervisor, 250-788-2686, Fax # 250-788-2474.

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Look around your property. Look at the area in which you live. What are the hazards that could lead to an emergency? Are you on a river bank? Along the highway? Have your trees fallen victim to the pine beetle? Are you close to emergency services or in an isolated area? If you had to fend for yourself and your family for 72 hours after an emergency, would you be prepared?

The first step in preparation is to identify and understand the hazards in your area. Simply put, a hazard is something that has the potential to cause a negative effect. In emergency planning, hazards are classified as natural hazards; diseases, epidemics and pest infestations; and person induced. Natural hazards are often those referred

to as “acts of God” and include fires, earthquakes, avalanches, drought and severe weather events. Diseases, epidemics and pest infestations are self explanatory and may affect persons, animals, or plants, often leading to economic consequences. Person induced hazards include accidents, structural failures, hazardous materials spills, power outages, water contamination or shortages, riots, and terrorism, among others. Any of these

hazards could affect your family, your neighborhood or the entire region.

To plan properly, you need to consider three things – the kind of hazard, the possibility of it leading to an emergency and the impact it would have if an event occurred. For example, earthquakes are quite common on the British Columbia coast and have the potential to cause a great deal of damage. In the Peace River Region, however, earthquake activity is minimal and a lesser concern when planning for emergencies.

So, what are some obvious hazards in the Peace River Region? Start by taking a look at the history in your area. Avalanches that blocked the Pine Pass, drought in the

South Peace, water restrictions in Dawson Creek, heavy rain and flash flooding in Fort St. John, and wildfires at Pink Mountain are just some recent events that identify existing local hazards. Other possible hazards in the Peace River Region include landslides, wind storms, blizzards, hazardous materials releases and spills, flooding along rivers and streams, infectious diseases, extended power outages, and residential fires.

Knowing the hazards and understanding how they impact you and your area will allow you to focus on what you can reasonably do to protect yourself and your family when developing your emergency plan.

If you would like more information about the hazards identified in your area, please contact your regional or municipal emergency planner. Information on common hazards in BC and how to prepare can also be found at: http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/knw/region/bc-eng.aspx.

Jeanne Walsh is the Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Fort St. John. The City of Fort St. John maintains a Municipal Emergency Plan and Emergency Response Team to manage events affecting residents and city infrastructure.

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Mention the name “Garry Oker” in the Peace region, and you might get a dozen different responses, based on the capacity with which he’s identified. “Oh, the for-mer Doig River Band chief/First Nations consultant/art-ist/historian/musician?” The Fort St. John resident has filled many roles, and over the years has managed to coordinate them all to serve as an advocate for First Na-tions culture, a visionary

for the future of his people, and a talented artist in his own right.

With a Master’s degree from Royal Roads University, a resume that includes chief of the Doig River Band and member of the Treaty 8 council of chiefs, a history of working as a facilitator between tribe and government, and business owner of Symbols Design Corp., Oker is po-sitioned as a leader in his community, and his visionary style has him involved in many projects. With such a busy schedule, one would not expect him to also be actively creating art and music, but art has not been neglected de-spite his many responsibilities.

Oker’s art has always been deeply connected to his heritage and culture. A passion for not just preserving

his history, but integrat-ing Dane-zaa culture with twenty-first century times and issues has led to Oker studying and cre-ating music, film and art using modern technology. Not content to apply his knowledge on merely a personal level, Oker’s cur-rent passion is to create a cultural industry in the north: to give First Nations youth the tools to express themselves and their cul-ture using film, computers and the internet. Oker is also currently working on developing and pitching to networks an animated television series featuring traditional Dane-zaa legends.

In 2008, Oker released his first CD, “Spirit Dreamers.” Traditional Dane-zaa songs were the focus of the CD, with more modern instruments mixed in, and in creating the CD, Oker kept as his focus the history of the music, the many generations who passed these songs along to their children and grandchildren. This spring, Oker released a second CD, titled “Ride” which celebrates his heritage with a bit of a twist.

The music was birthed out of a motorcycle road trip Oker took with friends, an indigenous ride, he calls it, to Wounded Knee in North Dakota, the site of the Crazy Horse memorial. Much of what Oker does is borne out of a desire to see the First Nations reclaim their health as an indigenous people, to find their space in society, and to achieve what he calls “transfederation” - to see the music of the Dane-zaa people cross cultural boundaries and reso-nate with all cultures. Oker and musician Shelley Mowat used traditional chants, world music styles and English lyrics to create “Ride.”

Oker’s first promotional release of “Ride” will be on Mar. 25, at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Oker has planned a multi-media event, highlighting the journey that brought “Ride” to life. While Oker’s many other projects and commitments have not permitted him to schedule fur-ther events, he plans to continue promoting the CD as part of his vision and as an example of how art and music can be tools for creating change.

Visit Garry Oker’s web site at www.garryoker.com. At-tend Garry Oker’s “Ride” CD release event at 7 p.m. on Mar. 25, at the North Peace Cultural Centre in Fort St. John. Garry Oker’s CD “Ride” will soon be available for purchase on iTunes.

Local artist advocate for cultural identityof the Peace

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Peace Region Art Events Mar. 24 - Apr. 7Dawson Creek: Mar. 27

Sunday Cinema presents, “Barney’s Version,” 5pm at Centre Cinema. Fort St. John: Mar. 25

Garry Oker “Ride” CD release event, North Peace Cultural Centre, 7 p.m.

Apr. 3 - 10: Peace River North Festival of the ArtsHudson’s Hope: Apr. 12

Deadline for entries to the Regional Juried Art Exhibition. Forms at www.peaceliardarts.org

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The Fort St. John RCMP Detachment, in cooperation with the North Peace Drug Awareness Society, invites applications for the position of a Police Based Victim Ser-vices Program Coordinator.

Applicants will possess or have the following skills:• have an educational background in the social services field, related discipline OR a combination of work experience related to providing crisis intervention services to victims of Crime & Trauma• strong administrative background or skills• good interpersonal & communication skills• demonstrated ability to work with volunteers• knowledge of community resources • knowledge of the criminal justice system• working knowledge of basic computer skills.

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We thank all those who submit an interest in this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Glass◉ Windshields ◉ Custom Showers ◉ Flooring◉ Windows and doors

9708-108 St Fort St John250-785-6409

2009 People’s Choice Award Winner

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Madeline Scott Bookkeeping & Income Tax

Business, Farming and personal Bookkeeping Accounting now offered

31-9600 93rd Ave, Totem MallFort St. John, BC

Ph: 250-263-0886Fx: 250-785-1585

accounting & taxes

Extreme Venture• Masonary • Framing • Decks• Roofing • Ceramic Tile• Slate • Granite • Siding• Concrete Parging • Fence• Construction Service

John (250) 263-4858Fort St. John, BC

construction service

Be the difference...

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJA-CL) requires motivated persons to support and empower adults with development disabilities.

The FSJACL has been providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities in the Fort St. John area for over 50 years. We strive to ensure that the individuals we support are given the supports they need to live full lives in their communities.

The ideal Community Support Worker must be:• able to work independently with minimum supervision

• have excellent interpersonal skills. • Be 19 years of age • Have a valid Class 5 Drivers License

Job Training is provided. An attractive benefit package is available upon

completion of an eligibility period.

Please apply in person at:10251 - 100th Ave., Fort St. John, B.C., 8:30am-4:30pm

Visit our website: www.fsjacl.com or, call 250-787-9262 for more information

yukon hospital corporation

The yukon hospital corporation is seekingapplicants for the following positions in the Yukon Territory:

• Laboratory Technologist – Whitehorse General Hospital(Competition #2011-020)

• Laboratory Technologist -Whitehorse General Hospital(Competition #2011-023)

• Diet Technician -Whitehorse General Hospital(Competition #2011-016)

• Term Nursing Positions – Summer ReliefWhitehorse General Hospital(Competition RNG2011)

• Combined Lab/X-Ray Technologist -Watson Lake Hospital(Competition #2010-263)

Please visit our website at www.yukonhospitals.ca or call 867-393-8703 for more information on these and other available positions. We wish to thank all those who apply and advise that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Class 3 Driver Vac Truck, Combo Truck, Pressure Truck

Very competitive wages and employee benefitsRedde has been servicing Fort Nelson and area for

over 25 years, locally owned and operatedEmail Resume:

eric.reddept@hotmail.com or fax 250-774-7117

Redde PRessuRe TesT LTdFoRT NeLsoN, B.C.

Locksmith

9708-108 St Fort St John

Automotive Chipped Transponder Keys

Available

250-785-6409

• MASTER KEY SYSTEMS• LOCKOUT BOARDS• PADLOCKS

locksmith

SIGNS • FIRERINGSRAILINGS • GATES

PHONE: 250.789.9157CELL: 250.261.5917

EMAIL: calcraft@live.com

wrought iron

Fisher Log Works• Newconstruction• Refinishing• ChinkingStaining• StairsandRailings• GazebosAndrew Blaney250-785-1490

Justin McKnight250-785-8221

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Extreme Venture• Masonary • Framing • Decks• Roofing • Ceramic Tile• Slate • Granite • Siding• Concrete Parging • Fence• Construction Service

John (250) 263-4858Fort St. John, BC

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Trimac Transportation is North America’s premier provider of services in highway transportation of bulk commodities. Our Dawson Creek, BC location is currently seeking the following…

Company DriversOwner OperatorB-train exp. preferred. Mountain exp. driving required.

Please send your resume and drivers abstract to: Mark Davy, by E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com or by Fax: 403-235-0542

Be part of a growing team! Panda Tank & Vac Truck Services has employment opportunities available:

• Class 1 Tank & Vac Truck Operators

Be part of a growing team!Oilfield Hauling Company has

employment opportunities available

All safety tickets required.Minimum 3 years experience

Employment OpportunitiesGrande Prairie, ABGrande Cache, AB

Ft. St. John, BC

Drivers Class 1 & 3 Pressure Truck Tank Truck Hot Oiler End Dump

Lease Truck Operators

Fax Resume and Drivers Abstract

to our Head office at(782) 532-8729

Attn: Human Resources(780) 532-8729

Employment opportunities in Grande Prairie, AB, Grande Cache, AB & Fort St. John, BC

All safety tickets required, minimum 3 years experience• Excellent Wages • Full Time • Health Benefits

www.pandatank.com

Calling all pet oWners

Submit a photo of your pet to the Northeast News for a chance to win a monthly prize! It can be any pet even a horse a rat a cat or dog , if it is your pet then it qualifies. Email editor@northeast-news.ca or bring your photo to the office @ 9909-100th Avenue in Fort St. John

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Automotive Chipped Transponder Keys

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SIGNS • FIRERINGSRAILINGS • GATES

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Fisher Log Works• Newconstruction• Refinishing• ChinkingStaining• StairsandRailings• GazebosAndrew Blaney250-785-1490

Justin McKnight250-785-8221

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9708-108 St Fort St John250-785-6409

2009 People’s Choice Award Winner

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31-9600 93rd Ave, Totem MallFort St. John, BC

Ph: 250-263-0886Fx: 250-785-1585

accounting & taxes

Extreme Venture• Masonary • Framing • Decks• Roofing • Ceramic Tile• Slate • Granite • Siding• Concrete Parging • Fence• Construction Service

John (250) 263-4858Fort St. John, BC

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Bills Books & Bargains We buy your Antiques, col-lectibles, Adult magazines, Books and coins. Open 12pm to 7:00 pm Mon to Sat phone 250-785-2660

For saleTAYLOR: 10407-99 Street, 50’130’ lot. Prepaid services at lot line. Build your new modular home $55,000.More info email: pginn@shaw.ca or 604-327-9597 (03/31)

personalFSJ Oriental Massage. Deeply Relaxing Full Body. Call 250-261-3923 By Appointment Only.

For rentFor Rent One bedroom house at Charlie Lake on one acre, 1/2 Km from the Store and Post Office Call 250-785-5073 (03/24)

availaBleThis space could be yours. Get 3 weeks of classifieds for only $10.00 + HST. Call 250-787-7030 for info. Business serviCesContact NEABC if you are Aboriginal and need busi-ness start-up, expansion and planning support. www.neabc.ca (03/31) 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) oFFiCe For rentOffice space for rent on ground floor in the Professional Building 1200 103 Ave Dawson Creek. Call 250-219-1434 (TFN)

Help WanteDP A R T - T I M E MERCHANDISERPowerhouse Retail Services has an opening for a merchandiser to ser-vice our clients in Dawson Creek, BC for part-time weekday hours between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Excellent opportunity for additional work for an exist-ing rep or anyone working part time.Retail /merchandising experience preferred. Must provide own transportation & internet. Email: sukhi@powerhousepromo.on.ca Fax: 1-866-847-0068. (03/31) Business serviCes101st PREOWNED FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES BUY & SELL ( Any Good Furniture or collectibles ) LETs MAKE A DEAL REMEMBER THERE’S NO STICKER SO LETS DICKER. (05/05)

room For rentRoom in large Quiet house in Fort St. John area $350.00 per month. Includes utilities, and use of Kitchen. High speed Internet is an option.Call 250-789-3551 (03/24)

Help WanteDWanted Cashier. Full and Part time. Cashier for Reddi Mart and Tags Convienient Store. Wages negotiable Contact 250-785-3911 or Fax resume to 250-785-3911 (04/07)

availaBleThis space could be yours. Get 3 weeks of classifieds for only $10.00 + HST. Call 250-787-7030 for info.

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Date 02.28.11

Murphy Oil CompanyJob Number

PROOFING:Contact Information:Name: Corinne NapierPhone: 780.917.6604 Fax: 780.423.0602Email: corinne.napier@ddbcanada.com________________________________________

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Murphy Oil COMpany ltd. is a senior energy company based in Calgary, Alberta. We have over 50 years of experience in the Canadian oil and gas industry. Our large asset base and versatility, combined with investments in major projects such as Syncrude, Hibernia and Terra Nova, provide us with abundant financial resources to effectively support an aggressive, but focused, capital program. Currently we are looking for team players capable of working in a fast-paced, multidisciplined exploration/exploitation environment within the Company’s Seal heavy oil development area. How would you like to be part of this team, and part of a company with international exposure and opportunities?

Rotating EquipmEnt maintEnancE pERsonnEl

2 positions, Seal Lake/Cliffdale areas (Quote Competition Number A-1037)

You’ll be responsible for the coordination of rotating equipment and facility maintenance for the Seal and Cliffdale areas. This will include performing regular maintenance on all field engines and rotating equipment and routine overhauls on gas and air compressors, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. You’ll be responsible for cost tracking, parts procurement and inventory control and will work with the Production Foreman to secure contractor support when necessary. Developing a preventative maintenance schedule will be part of your role.

You are a Journeyman Millwright or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Your excellent communication skills will allow you to easily converse with people in a variety of roles, including vendors who currently work with Murphy.

contRact opERatoRs 2 positions, Seal Lake area (Quote Competition Number A-1999)

You’ll perform operational checks on pumping wells, and will be responsible for sending and receiving pipeline pigs, maintaining engines and uploading the daily production readings into PVR.

Your five years of oil and gas related experience will provide you with a solid foundation for success. You must be able to supply your own vehicle.

These camp positions (8 days on/6 days off rotational shift) are located in the Seal area, approximately 1 ½ hours drive from Peace River.

Murphy offers a competitive salary, benefits package and an informal/balanced working environment. Our Company is part of Murphy Oil Corporation with holdings in Canada and throughout the world.

If these positions are of interest to you, please forward your resumé, no later than April 15, 2011 to: Murphy Oil Company Ltd., P.O. Box 2721, Station “M”, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3Y3, Attention: HR Consultant, or E-mail: careers_hr@murphyoilcorp.com. Be sure to reference both the Competition Number and the job title.

No agency or telephone inquiries please. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in our jobs and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. www.murphyoilcorp.com

Clean Harbors (Formerly Eveready Energy), one of Canada’s most progressive, fast paced, growing Industrial companies is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

OPERATORS (CLASS 1 & 3)(VACUUM TRUCKS, HYDROVACS, HOT OILERS,

PRESSURE TRUCKS & STEAMERS)We offer: • Full Benefit Package • Full Time Employment • A Great Team Environment • Advancement Opportunities • On The Job Training

Please fax or email your current driver’s abstract and resume, referencing the position applied for:

Clean Harbors Energy and Industrial ServicesFax: 250-785-4571

wall.francis@cleanharbors.com

All successful applicants are required to undergo pre-employment drug screening.

www.cleanharbors.com

EmploymEnt opportunity

Trojan Safety Services Ltd

Requires

OFA LEVEL 3 FIRST AID ATTENDANTS

And

H2S SAFETY PERSONNEL

In the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Areas

Competitive Wages and Health Benefits are offered.

Experience is an asset, but not necessary

Fax or Email your resume and driver’s abstract to

250-785-9533

or

jeff.kirschner@trojansafety.com

Only successful candidates will be contacted to participate in an interview.

Trojan Safety Services Ltd Requires

Service/Shop TECHNICIANIn the Fort St. John Area. Competitive Wages and Health Benefits are offered. Looking for a person with strong mechanical aptitudes. Experience is an asset, but not necessary.

Fax or Email your resume and driver’s abstract to250-785-9533 or jeff.kirschner@trojansafety.com

Only successful candidates will be contacted to participate in an interview.

troyer.ca

DRIVERS DRIVERS WANTEDWANTED

Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a growing energy

services company providing fluid

transportation and steam/vacuum services in

North Eastern BC. Troyer currently has

openings for:

STRAIGHT VAC OPERATOR

STEAMER OPERATOR

CLASS 1 TANK TRUCK OPERATOR

Successful candidates will be courteous, self

motivated, and eager to learn. Oilfield

experience is an asset. Training is available,

valid safety tickets and clean drug test are

required.

Bring resume in person to 9303-85th

Avenue, Fort St. John or Fax (250)785-

8110 or Email: dallas@troyer.ca

troyer.ca

DRIVERS DRIVERS WANTEDWANTED

Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a growing energy

services company providing fluid

transportation and steam/vacuum services in

North Eastern BC. Troyer currently has

openings for:

STRAIGHT VAC OPERATOR

STEAMER OPERATOR

CLASS 1 TANK TRUCK OPERATOR

Successful candidates will be courteous, self

motivated, and eager to learn. Oilfield

experience is an asset. Training is available,

valid safety tickets and clean drug test are

required.

Bring resume in person to 9303-85th

Avenue, Fort St. John or Fax (250)785-

8110 or Email: dallas@troyer.ca

OFFICE MANAGEREcofor Consulting is currently filling a full-time per-manent position in our Ft St John office. Management & HR experience is required. Work-ing knowledge with the Peace Region oil & gas sector & OGC would also be an asset. Salary & benefit package is being offered. Interested applicants should email resume to kim@ecofor.ca by March 25th.

 

 

EmploymEnt opportunity

Northeast NEWSPage 20 March 24, 2011

Northeast NEWS March 24, 2011 Page 21

UPCOMINGBaldonnel• Apr. 9 - The Baldonnel Women’s Institute will hold their

SPRING TEA & BAZAAR from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Baldon-nel School Gym. Come & enjoy Beef-on-a-Bun & Strawberry Shortcake.

Dawson Creek• Apr. 6 - When was the last time you were taken on a jour-

ney through song? A blend of folk, country, rock and roll & bluegrass all rolled into one cute package, husband & wife duo, Doug & Telisha Williams will be performing at the Art Gallery on Wednesday, Apr. 6 at 7 p.m. Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia bringing their Fuel Injected Folk music to Dawson Creek. Tickets are available at the Art Gallery 250-782-2601 and at the door. This will be the last “Concert in the Gallery” presentation brought to you by the South Peace Community Arts Council’s Home Routes concert series.

• Apr. 7/8/9 - The Friends of Dawson Creek Public Library an-nual Book Sale takes place during regular library hours. There will be books for all tastes and ages at great prices. A good time to stock up. Cash only. Donate yur used books in clean condition at the library before Apr. 5.

• Apr. 11 to 15 - The South Peace Community Arts Council & the Green Fools Theatre Society are gearing up for the 7th annual Circus North Workshop in Dawson Creek on Apr.11-15 at the South Peace Senior Secondary Gym from 4-8pm. During the five-day training period the students are exposed to various physical theatre elements including juggling, stilt walking, unicycle riding, costuming, wire walking, trapeze and interactive clowning. As part of the instruction, Green Fools will focus on teaching circus entertainment skills that help build the student’s self-confidence, team spirit, performance abilities, leadership skills, and appropri-ate social manners. It all wraps up with a final performance which is open to family, friends and the community. Loaded with fun and excitement for all participants! Open to ages 8-18, space is limited so resister today at the Art Gallery at 250-782-2601.

• Apr. 12 - Don’t miss your chance to see legendary country en-tertainer Tommy Hunter in concert on Tuesday, April 12 at 7pm at Unchagah Hall. Tickets are available at the Art Gallery 250-782-2601. Reserved seating only, phone orders available.

• Apr. 15-17 - 36th Annual Dawson Creek Kiwanis Trade Show at the Memorial and Kin Arenas. If you need any more information please contact Astrid at 250-782-5528.

• May 7 - UCW Spring Tea & Bake sale will be held at the South Peace United Church Upper Hall, 1300 - 104 Avenue, Dawson Creek from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy sandwiches and squares with your friends.

Farmington• Apr. 23 7 p.m. – Farmington Hall (approx. 25km from Daw-

son Creek) – Peace Region Songwriters’ Association is hosting a workshop series and concert featuring Juno Award winner and Canadian Music Icon Gary Fjellgaard, Dawson Creek ex-patriot and independent recording artist Saskia Overbeek and Aboriginal Artist and Male Vocalist of the year (2009 SCMA) Darrell De-laronde. This talented trio will be offering a series of ‘mini work-shops’ – 45 minute sessions will be held during the afternoon of the 23rd on: Marketing your Music with Saskia, Guitar Workshop – with Darrell, and Songwriting Workshop with Gary. Admission for the concert is $20 and admission for the workshop series is $30. Workshops AND Concert together for only $40. Limited room in the workshops so register early! For more information contact Linda at 250-843-2345. Tickets available at the Farming-ton Store or at Faking Sanity Cafe.

• May 7 - FARMERETTES Spring Tea and Craft Sale will be held on May 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Parkland School on Parkland Road in Farmington. Come for the strawberry shortcake, Club’s handicraft table, vendors’ displays, and door prize. For more information or to book a table phone Kim at 843-7018.

Fort St. John• Mar. 26 - Derrick Dance of Fort St. John will be hosting a

dance on Saturday, Mar. 26 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 - 100 Street. Music by Straw Dust. Mem-bers $12 - Non Members $15. Everyone 19 and over welcome. For info. call Lucy at 785-2867 or Judy at 787-0460.

ONGOINGFort St. John• African dance workshop for teens and adults ongoing every

Monday until Mar. 14. Contact Joan (250) 787-7663 or Lorelei at (250) 787-1704/(250) 263-1323 for more information.

• Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Claire Seidler at 250-787-9697 or Gayle Wagner at 250-785-3991 for more information.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a prob-lem 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 any-

one 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 Devel-opment 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 Cen-tre. 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.

• 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 community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more in-formation.

• 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 set-ting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more information.

• Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace classes are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with wonderful pro-gramming 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 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).• The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground

every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a ven-dor 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 Annex

(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 Com-

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

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

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

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.

Dawson Creek• If you know how to visit with a friend, you already have

the skills required to be a CASI Friendly Visitor volunteer! There are seniors in Dawson Creek right now who would like to have a

friend come and visit them and perhaps take them to doctor’s ap-pointments or shopping. Can you spare an hour or two a week to visit a senior? Call CASI (Community Action for Seniors’ Inde-pendence) today. 250-782-1138 ext. 228, email lstudley@spcrs.ca or visit the website at www.casidc.org.

• 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 eve-ning at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek.

• 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. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597 for more info.

On Mar. 12, 2011, the Bonanza, Alta, floor curlers hosted a Fun Tournament. Sixteen teams were present and floor curlers travelled from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Tomslake, Beaverlodge, and Silver Valley to attend this event. It was a great day and everyone sure did enjoy the good food which was prepared by local volunteers: Chris Meier, Nina Czaban, and Paulette Melnyk.

4th Place - Edna Nickel presenting prize money. L. to R Ken McRann, Skip, Carol Wyant, 3rd, Elenor Bain, 2nd, and Veryl Lillico, Lead. Shirley Grayston photos

3rd Place - Edna Nickel presenting prize money. L to R. Horst David, Skip, Mathilda Frank, 3rd, Doris Theabold, 2nd, and Ralph Frank, Lead.

2nd Place - Edna Nickel presenting prize money. L. to R. Eileen McRann, Skip, Gerrit Baumeister, 3rd, Hazel Melnyk, 2nd and Eira Lucas Lead.

1st Place - Bernie Molson presenting Prize money. L. to R. Harold Bruce, Skip, Anne Armstrong, 3rd, Edna Nickel, 2nd, and Bunny Figura, Lead.

Floor Curling

Northeast NEWSPage 22 March 24, 2011

Join us as we honour those individuals whose talents, dedication, and generosity have contributed so greatly to life in Fort St. John.

When: April 7, 2011 • 6 pm

Where: The Pomeroy Hotel

Price: $30/ticket or $200/table of 8 (Price includes dinner and live entertainment.)

Tickets on sale at the Visitor Centre or City Hall. Email awards@fortstjohn.ca, or call 250.787.5791 for more information.

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Matthew Bains photoWorld-renowned dramatic tenor Ben Heppner returned to where it all started – the Unchaga Hall in Dawson Creek – for an intimate and entertaining performance on Mar. 18. Heppner performed a wide-ranging program, from folk and parlour songs to a “Reader’s Digest version” of one of his longer recitals featuring songs from Northern European composers and audience favourites that delighted his fans. The show was a fundraiser for the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts. “I wasn’t prepared for the response I received. It wasn’t the popular music of the day, so I didn’t know how everyone was going to take it, but the response was overwhelming to me, I was stunned,” Heppner said of his early start in music.Watch for a full interview with Mr. Heppner in the next edition of the Northeast News.

World-renowned tenor returns homeThe City of Fort St. John will host the

fourth annual 2011 Community Awards Gala on Thursday, Apr. 7 at the Pomeroy Hotel with partnering sponsors Urban Systems and the North Peace Savings & Credit Union. Tickets for the Awards Gala went on sale Mar. 17.

The Community Awards publicly recognize and honor individuals whose contributions have significantly benefited Fort St John.

You can help recognize outstanding people in Fort St. John by nominating community members who have provided significant contributions to the community! Nomination forms are available on the City’s website: www.fortstjohn.ca or can be picked up at City Hall, the North Peace Leisure Pool, the Pomeroy Sport Centre, and the Visitor Centre. Nomination submissions must be received by Mar. 24.

The 2011 Community Awards take place Apr. 7

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Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: 95.00-105.00 Heifers 90.00-100.00Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 105.00-115.00 Heifers 98.00-106.00Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 110.00-119.00 Heifers 106.00-114.00Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 120.00-133.00 Heifers 110.00-122.00Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 132.00-145.00 Heifers 120.00-135.00Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 148.00-160.00 Heifers 130.00-140.00Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 155.00-170.00 Heifers 135.00-150.00Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers N/A

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

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

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The financial choices Canadian farmers and agribusinesses face have become more complex in today’s economy and for many, the decision to lease or buy new machinery or equipment can be overwhelming. Leasing can be an effective way to manage the costs of replacement equipment while maintaining cash flow. Many choose leasing over buying to avoid large up-front cash outlays or credit burden.

“Consider your business priorities when deciding to lease or buy equipment, don’t focus entirely on cost,” said Gwen Paddock, head, Agricultural and Agribusiness, RBC Royal Bank. “Leasing is a great way to lower cash flow demands while at the same time providing all of the benefits of ownership. On the other hand, purchasing equipment can be a better option for equipment that has a long usable life.”

To help you decide the best way to proceed, RBC Royal Bank suggests you consider the following:

How long will you need it? If you need the equipment for a limited time or if you’ll be upgrading every couple of years, leasing may be a better option. Alternately, if you plan to keep the equipment for its entire useful life, you might be better off purchasing it.

What are the tax benefits? Leases can assist in management of taxes as you do not pay commodity taxes (GST, HST or PST) at the time of purchase. In addition, leases may be structured in a way that may have income tax benefits.

How will you be paying? You want to avoid paying for long-term assets with working capital - money used to run your farm business, including paying for inputs. Doing so could hinder your ability to pay recurring obligations like rent, utilities or payroll if business conditions get tougher in the future. Retaining positive working capital is essential.

What’s the total cost? Before deciding which option is right for you, compare the total cost of leasing versus financing. Make sure you consider interest, insurance, maintenance costs, down payments, first and last payments, taxes and deferred taxes such as HST and/or income tax when considering the total cost of borrowing.

For more information, visit: www.rbcroyalbank.com/agriculture.

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