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–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The

future of the ChetwyndLandfill, like the methanegas it produces, is up inthe air.

The Peace RiverRegional District (PRRD)operates the facility, locat-ed on 3978 Blair Road. Astudy conducted last year

shows that the Landfillwill be no longer opera-tional by 2023.

Armed with this infor-mation, the Solid WasteCommittee was author-ized to commence a feasi-bility study to determineoptions for its replacementat the last PRRD Board ofDirectors meeting Jan. 10.

Two options werebrought forward for thereplacement of the land-fill.

“The feasibility study isto examine whether weshould spend money todevelop a transfer stationat the site where wastewould be transported toour Bessborough Landfill,or to engineer a landfillexpansion,” Jeff Rahn,Manager of Solid WasteServices for the PRRDexplained.

Each option has its coststhat the Regional Boardwill have to considergoing forward.

Given the ten-yearremaining life span, there

is no pressing need for adecision, Rahn said.

Expanding the landfillwould require meeting thecriteria set out by the BCMinistry of theEnvironment, whichincludes putting down aliner, expansion of theexisting electrifiedwildlife fence as well ascollection pipes and atreatment system for“leachate”.

“Those are all costs toexpanding the landfill tomeet the criteria,” Rahnsaid.

Leachate is a term usedto describe liquids thatpass through the waste,primairily created by pre-cipitation, which aid indecomposition and resultin a complex mixture oforganic acids, aldehydes,alcohols and simple sug-ars.

The second option, amanned transfer station,would involve the cost ofthe initial constructionand the ongoing operatingcosts including wages,upkeep and actual trans-portation of waste to theBessborough landfill westof Dawson Creek.

These two options wereput together and broughtforward in the budget pro-posal to the Solid Waste

Committee for discussionJan. 29.

“Once the [feasibility]study is complete andwe've reviewed the report,we'll go back to the com-mittee and discuss it withthem and make recom-mendations as staff whichway to proceed; whetherto expand the landfill orconstruct a transfer sta-tion,” Rahn said.

“We're certainly notpushed if we have tenyears left. This is in theearly planning stagesstarting with this feasibili-ty study. I would expectthat the feasibility studyreport would be probablycompleted by end ofAugust thereabouts.”

Rahn says as far as whatthe PRRD will decide, res-idents will just have waituntil we get closer to 2023.A decision will be reached,“probably in next yearsbudget or they might justsay well, we've got sometime here we might do itin two or three years.”

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Feasibility study commenced to determine options for replacementTwo options for replacement have beenbrought foreward. Photo by Mike Carter


–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – In the

midst of an agreement onbargaining processesbetween the two unionsrepresenting BC teachers’and their employers,Christy Clark’s govern-ment has injected a boldplan for 10 years of labourpeace.

The BC government’sproposal, “WorkingTogether For Students”,has been called “ludi-crous” by BC Teachers’Federation PresidentSusan Lambert and,according to LorraineMacKay, president of thePeace River SouthTeachers’ Association,may even be illegal.

The proposed frame-work was announceddays before the BCTeachers Federation(BCTF) ratified an agree-ment with the BC PublicSchool EmployersAssociation (BCPSEA)allowing for significantbargaining reforms andproviding an opening fornegotiations to begin Feb.4, ahead of the June 30expiration date of the cur-rent collective agreement.

The bargaining platformcalls for an exchange ofproposals no later thanMarch 1, and the develop-

ment of a database ofinformation about work-ing conditions, the cost ofproposals and relevantlabour market issues. Inaddition, a facilitatorwould be selected to helpnegotiations along untilthe June 30 deadline withthe possibility of an exten-sion.

“It’s a good agreement,”Lambert told a news con-ference Jan. 24, calling it“historic” and saying shehopes that the govern-ment’s announcementdoes nothing to interferewith the cooperation nowbeing shown by the twolong time adversaries.

“This [framework for

labour peace proposal] issomething that the gov-ernment came up withand we had very little dis-cussion or input about itso that’s one of our veryfirst concerns,” PRSTAPresident LorraineMacKay said.

The BC government’s10-year proposal recom-mends a series of boldchanges in its attempts toachieve labour peace withthe province’s public-school teachers.

“The goal of a 10-yearagreement is simple andambitious – give Grade 2students a chance to gotheir entire school careerwithout a disruption,”

Clark said. “We need towork closely with teach-ers on our shared goal ofimproving BC’s educationsystem, and we’re pre-pared to make some fun-damental changes that putstudents first.”

Included in the plan is a$100 million PriorityEducation InvestmentFund available in the thirdyear of the proposedagreement and a processthat ties public schoolteacher’s salaries toincreases in the BC publicsector.

“A 10-year agreement isvery unusual with labourbecause you can’t antici-pate what’s going to behappening ten-yearsdown the road, you haveno idea what the econom-ic situation will be,”MacKay said. “ We’re in aworld that changes veryquickly and how does acontract for 10 yearsrespond to technologicalchanges or health andsafety issues and all sortsof things that could beaddressed.

“The other part of it isthat they wish to tie ourcompensation during this10 years to a select groupof other governmentemployees. Our concern isthat they aren’t comparingus to other teaches acrossCanada, but within our

own province to a veryspecific group of employ-ees.”

Things like class sizeand class composition arealso of top priority for theBCTF and the PRSTA.Class composition refersto the number of studentsin a classroom that aredesignated special needs.

Where the proposedframework by Clark edgeson sketchy legal ground,dates back to the ongoingdisputes between theBCTF and the provincial

government.In January 2002, the

provincial government ofBritish Columbia intro-duced legislation that rep-resented a new agenda fordealing with public sectorworkers in the fields ofeducation and healthservices, by way of Bills27, 28, and 29.

Bill 27 imposed a settle-ment on the BCTF whohad been deadlocked in

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Poets have writtenabout the pain of abroken heart, but

few understand the pain ofliving in the South Peacewith a broken kidney.

People who suffer fromrenal failure must undergodialysis to stay alive. This

time-consuming anduncomfortable proceduremust happen a few times aweek, with each sessionlasting hours.

Of course, that is for peo-ple lucky enough to haveaccess to the treatment.Patients in Dawson Creekand Chetwynd must travelto Fort St. John for thatprivilege. Snowstorms, icyroads and other weatherwarnings will not stopthese patients, becausethey have no choice.

Northern Health is prov-ing temporary transporta-tion to take patients to theNorth Peace. But while asolution must be found forthe patients in DawsonCreek along with the oth-ers from Chetwynd andoutlying areas -there arenot enough people to justi-fy a permanent bus.

While Mayor MikeBernier believes that anyadditional equipmentcould be provided to thehospital in Dawson Creek,

there are no nurses avail-able to treat the patients.Although it was suggestedthat a nurse could travelfrom Fort St. John, admin-istrative issues brought upat the Peace River RegionalDistrict meeting appear tomake that option impossi-ble.

As a concerned citizenwrote in his letter to thePRRD, the problem is a"multi-million dollar hos-pital in Ft St John andunable to access service

because of our transporta-tion issues in the PeaceRiver region" [sic].

This is ridiculous.We are a community that

has found a way to live,and thrive, in an inhos-pitable climate. We are acommunity filled willpractical and scientifically-minded people who spendtheir days solving thelogistical problems of tran-sit within the PeaceRegion. We are a commu-nity that has proven, time

and again, that we will goabove and beyond to carefor our own.

Of course, a solution willbe found and the persist-ence of this concerned citi-zen will pay off. That isjust a matter of time.

So the question for us isnot how will this problembe solved, but why wasthis allowed to occur in thefirst place?

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Conservatives ignore housing needTo the Editor,While cities and provinces are working

hard on the pressing lack of affordablehousing for Canadians, MP Bob Zimmerand the Conservatives are quietly gettingthe federal government out of it.

An estimated 150,000 to 300,000Canadians are homeless and thirteen per-cent don’t have access to affordable hous-ing with enough bedrooms for their fam-ily. Some families of nine live in apart-ments for two because that's all they canafford.

Our housing needs are not being metand the instability this causes in people’slives has a tremendous economic cost—you can’t prepare your resume on a streetcorner. Nor is it cheap for taxpayers: thecosts of medical care, shelters and dayprograms for the homeless are moreexpensive than providing them a place tolive.

Yet instead of putting resources in tofix the problem, the federal governmentis actually pulling back support. Over thenext ten years, federally-funded mort-gages are coming due for housing co-operatives that provide affordable hous-ing. Tied to those mortgages are operat-ing agreements that provide vital fund-ing for the co-ops and there are no plansto renew these subsidies. Without them,

over 200,000 of the most vulnerableCanadians could lose their homes.

The Conservatives are quietly booking$1.6 billion in annual “savings” from thiscut to affordable housing and have noplans to reinvest the money.

And that’s not the end of it: the federalInvestment in Affordable HousingProgram expires in 2014, but theConservatives have still not begun nego-tiation for its renewal. It could get rolledinto a general infrastructure fund, mov-ing this money out of housing.

Why is this happening? Because Mr.Zimmer and the Conservatives believehousing is a provincial responsibility andwant to get out of it—they even said so inthe 2006 Budget.

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monitoring of Chetwynd’ssewer lines has been sus-pended until the spring dueto seasonal considerationsand the loss of equipmentsomewhere along thesewage flow line.

Monitoring devices are

installed inside manholesalong the two main trunksewer lines leading to thetreatment lagoons. Thedevices are attached to astainless steel collar thatexpands the width of thepipe via a spring-loadedsystem, allowing thesewage flow to passthrough the monitoringprobe.

Weekly data is down-loaded from the collectorswith a laptop.

District of ChetwyndManager of Public WorksOperations, Paul Gordontold us that last fall whileattending to the monitors,workers discovered one ofthe probes and its stainlesssteel collars missing.

“Our engineering techni-cian’s explanation was itcould be only one of tworeasons,” Gordon said.“Either he improperlyinstalled the ring and it waswashed downstream or[there was an incident or]theft/vandalism. I suspectimproper installation ratherthan the very unlikely ideasomeone crawled down amanhole, [and] reachedinto raw sewage to stealthis worthless device.”

Public works had tried totrack the device with a cam-era but had no luck.

The flow-monitoring pro-gram began two years agowhen the District pur-chased two monitoringdevices. Despite theseunique circumstances, theprogram is typically sus-pended during the wintermonths because the devices

become difficult to installand are susceptible to thecolder temperatures.

“In recent years we haveexceeded flow capacity,”Gordon explained, “espe-cially in the east trunksmain. Flow-monitoringallows us to identify wherethe bulk of the flows arecoming from and where thetruck main has insufficientcapacity to accommodatethese flows.”

Gordon added, “moreimportantly it monitorsthrough heavy rain eventsand with this data we cansee how much surfacewater is finding its way intothe system. Stoppinginflow is imperative as it

stresses the entire systemand sends large flows ofclean water downstream tobe treated. It also shows uswhere the worst infiltrationareas are and gives us a tar-get for sealing leaky pipesand manholes.”

Public Works is not plan-ning to replace the lostequipment. Most of thedata needed has been col-

lected.“The flow-monitoring

program collected a lot ofvery good data over thetwo years we monitored. Idon’t anticipate replacingthe equipment as most ofthe data we needed hasbeen achieved and the fact Istill have one complete unitshould we need to do anyspot monitoring.”


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TIPS FOR SURVIVINGFLU SEASON

It’s the middle of winter and the flu season is uponus. The Health Services Committee for the Districtof Chetwynd would like to offer the following tips tohelp prevent the spread of illness in ourcommunity:

• Stay at home if you don’t feel well.

• Don’t return to work or school until you arefeeling well and your symptoms are gone. In thecase of the flu, wait until 24 hours have passedsince you have had a fever.

• Wash your hands often and well. Use warmwater and soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds.Always wash your hands after coughing orblowing your nose, after using the washroom,before eating or preparing food and after helpingsomeone who is ill, such as a child.


–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – School

District 59 (South Peace)employees and bus drivers areasking drivers to slow downand pay attention whenapproaching the crosswalkwhere Highway 97 meets 46thSt NE.

Many may remember theintersection as the old familiar

haunt of popular crossingguard and local legend, JordieLivingstone, who has not beenseen patrolling his usual routesince the crossing lights wereinstalled near the end ofNovember.

The decision to install thelights was made jointly by theDistrict of Chetwynd and for-mer Minister of Transportationand Infrastructure, BlairLekstrom, out of concern for

the safety of the students whoare the primary users of thecrosswalk.

“The District’s role startedwith a request for a pedestrianlight at this location,” ChiefAdministrative Officer DougFleming said. “After a coupleof years of discussion, high-ways took on the initiative,processed the request throughtheir administrative channelsand we ended up with what we

have.”“I don’t think there was a sin-

gle person who liked seeingJordie lose his job,” said MarcieFofonoff, CommunityConnections Project Managerwith School District 59.

“I suppose there can be apretty good debate over whichwas a better situation foreveryone but I’m more interest-ed in how to deal with the now.

“I know the conditions were

sometimes not safe for Jordie orthe students because of somedrivers choices. All I am after isa reminder of the roles for driv-ers and pedestrians at the rela-tively recently installed flash-ing green lights,” Fofonoff said.

“I think the flashing greenscoupled with the push buttonwalk lights has led to someuncertainty on the part of

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On our Way Home hoping to get a handle onferal cat problem with trap/spay/neuter program


–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The feral

cat population inChetwynd is becoming anuisance.

“I receive many com-plaints and questionsabout them and whatwe're going to do aboutthem,” said Alyssa Bond,president of theChetwynd On Our WayHome Society.

The organization, a vol-unteer animal rescue ini-tiative working through-out the District, takes inabandoned or owner-sur-rendered animals, findingfoster homes for the petsand helping to healinjuries they may havesuffered. It was incorpo-rated as a non-profit lastyear.

On Our Way home isnow seeking funding toimplement a “trap,spay/neuter, release” pro-gram to deal with the feralcat population before itgets out of control.

Bond’s presentation toDistrict Council at the Jan.2012 meeting, highlightedthe importance of the pro-gram to the community as

a humane way to controlthe population. Bondrequested a $1,000 start-up fund for the program.

“As cats are dumped byowners they start to breedand turn wild,” Bondsaid.

“On Our Way Homedoes not support euthana-sia. It's best for us toensure there is a safe, non-breeding feral cat popula-tion.

“When there is an

unsprayed female, shetypically has two litters ofkittens per year. Those kit-tens are able to startbreeding at as young astwelve weeks old. In theseven year period fromthe mom’s first litter andall the litters her kittenshave and so on and soforth, that will amount tonearly 420,000 unwantedferal cats.”

The program would notbe restricted to cats.

Bond said eachunspayed female dog andtheir offspring could pro-duce up to 67,000 puppiesin six years.

Bond said she hascrawled through bush,mud and snow and underhouses to rescue a litter ofunwanted dogs or cats.

Two incidents where anentire litter of dogs wereleft to fend for themselveshave occurred in the com-munity in the past few

years.On Jan. 15, Bond said

she took in five lab pup-pies that were found, andlast summer she receiveda 10:30 p.m call about abox of seven puppies thatwas dumped near theMoberly Lake communityhall.

“This needs to stop. Wecan start by implementinga ‘trap, spay/neuter,release’ program.Trapping male cats is theeasiest way. A male cat iseasy to see if he has beenneutered before, whereasa female we would haveto get them into surgery tothen find out whether ornot she's been spayed. Bytrapping all male cats andneutering them, we aremaking big changes to theferal colonies inChetwynd.”

So far, as part of its reg-ular operations, On OurWay Home has taken in,tamed and found homesfor 13 feral cats inChetwynd. In combiningits rescue efforts with a“trap, spay/neuter,release” program, theSociety hopes to play aneven larger role in thedepletion of the feral cat

and abandoned pet popu-lation.

The ChetwyndVeterinary Clinic hasagreed to help by offeringa 20 per cent discount tothe organization for anycats brought in throughthe program.

On Our Way Homedoes not have a facility tohouse animals, choosinginstead to find fosterhomes as an alternative tokenneling. This can attimes prove to be diffi-cult.

“It helps with rehabbinganimals to be aroundhumans 24/7. It helpsstop that cycle of when ananimal goes into facility,such as the SPCA wherethey are put in a cage witha bunch of different ani-mals that they don't know,maybe they don't getalong and then they getaggressive because they'rescared,” Bond said.

“Finding foster hoems isincredibly difficult for us,but we owe it to the ani-mals. They didn’t ask tobe born.”

If they receive the fund-ing, On Our Way Homeplans to begin the pro-gram immediately.

Bond speaks to Council Monday afternoon.Photo by Mike Carter

pedestrians and driversas to which rules to fol-low.”

Lisa Lynch, a driver forStandard Bus, has wit-

nessed many close callsaround WindremElementary and theChetwynd SecondarySchool that can easily beavoided before they turntragic.

“Due to the weatherconditions, the road isquite often snow packedand therefore making thecrosswalks invisible,”Lynch said in a letter tothe Chetwynd Echo.

“The high snow banksalso cause limited visibili-ty. As these kids are dart-ing around betweenbuses, snow banks, carsand amongst themselves,they are not paying atten-

tion to the cars that aredriving around.Unfortunately, as it hasbeen witnessed too manytimes to be ignored, themotorists are not payingattention to their sur-roundings in return.There are many ‘red flags’to indicate that one day, itwill no longer be a ‘nearmiss!’ Please take care forour children’s sake!”

If there was any confu-sion about what to dowith a combination offlashing green lights andcrosswalk lights, driversneed only to refer to theletter of the law.

According to Drive BC,as per the Motor VehicleAct, “a driver facing aflashing green light mustapproach so that they areable to stop, should a stopbe necessary, beforereaching the crosswalk.”In order to be able to stop,drivers must reduce theirspeed when approaching

the intersection.Another problem resi-

dents noticed was withthe snow clearancearound the new lights.

Fofonoff said that inchatting to some mem-bers of the public aboutthe lights, “ the way thesnow was cleared actuallymade reaching the lightbutton quite challeng-ing.”

Snow clearance at theintersection is done by theDistrict of ChetwyndPublic Works departmentwho has said since theitem has been brought totheir attention, they willmake the effort to clearthe snow piled against thepole effectively.

Manager of PublicWorks Operations PaulGordon said, “in the pastwe made sure to giveJordie room to work butwe’ll revisit the new poleand ensure access is safe-ly achieved.”

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BY NAOMI LARSENChetwynd Echo Editor

with files from the Calgary Herald––––––––––––––

CHETWYND – The lack of curling icethis season in Chetwynd hasn’t stoppedlocal curler Blaine DeJager from enjoyingthe sport she has loved all her life.

In fact she’s celebrating this past week-end’s win at the Scotties Tournamentwith Team Alberta teammates KristieMoore, Amber Cheveldave, and MichelleDykstra.

Team Skip Kristie Moore put a capperon an improbable run on Sunday after-noon, making the shot of the playdowns,en route to an 8-7 extra-end victory overRenee Sonnenberg in the first all-GrandePrairie final at the 2013 provincialwomen's curling championship.

The grand prize: a trip to the 2013Canadian women's event in Kingston,Ont., on Feb. 16 with the finals takingplace Feb. 24. Otherwise known as theScotties Tournament of Hearts NationalCurling Championship.

Moore and her team of third BlainedeJager, second Michelle Dykstra andlead Amber Cheveldave needed a drawto the button to get the one she neededand did just that, as she, her mates andthe crowd at the Lethbridge CurlingClub held their collective breath.

"I thought I was pretty close," smiledMoore, a former Canadian and worldjunior champ. "I didn't feel the pressurethere. I just tried to focus on the feel thatI've had all week and I didn't really thinkabout results because, either way, we

Chetwynd curler tocompete at National

Tournament of Hearts

From left, Kristie Moore, Amber Cheveldave, Michelle Dykstra and Blaine DeJager:also known as Team Alberta. Photo submitted

Please see "DEJAGER," page 10

played a good game. I hadto draw the pin, lay it allout there and see whathappens.

"I wasn't sure becausethey (her teammates) kindof dropped their handsand they're kind of look-ing and I'm like did wewin or not? Do I do a bigcheer or do I look like anidiot?"

Moore, who was seeded10th out of 12 rinks, reallycame into her own on the'C' side of the draw, win-

ning six straight anddefeating the likes of 2010winner Val Sweeting andfour-time champ ShannonKleibrink on the champi-onship side of the draw. InSunday morning's semifi-nal, the 33-year-old put anend to Laura Crocker'sdreams by fashioning a 6-5 squeaker.

"The ice is nice, you justhave to throw them trueand if you do, you getgood results," sheexplained.

DeJager, who is original-

ly from Prince George,moved to Chetwynd justabout a year ago but hasbeen curling since she was10. She’s a JuvenileProvincial Finals andJunior Semifinalist in thelate 1990’s and has placedthird and fourth in the BCScotties Tournament a fewtimes.

Despite no ice time inChetwynd, DeJager hasbeen spending a few daysa week curling with herteam both in DawsonCreek and Grande Prairie.

“It was a pretty amazingfeeling,” she said abouther win in Lethbridgeover the weekend. “It wasnot really expected of us.We started off the week 0and 2. And it’s triple lock-out so we couldn’t reallylose another game. But wegot on a roll and just saidwe have nothing to losehere. And we playedgreat.”

DeJager will be travel-ing to Kingston on Feb. 14and she reminds everyonethe tournament will beaired on TSN so make sureto tune in.

To show some supportand to keep updated on

the team, head online totheir facebook page andgive them some likes:www.facebook.com/pages/Tea

m-Moore/412455522143461“It’s a shame there’s no

curling in Chetwynd rightnow,” she said.


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• Chetwynd Chinook: July 31, 1959


DeJager practices in Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek

DEJAGER

“Itʼs a shamethereʼs no curling

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Bantam Champs

Chetwynd’s Scotiabank Bantam Giants remain undefeated in tournament playthis season. The team of 18 has a third tournament victory after attending theFort St John Bantam Tournament. The Giants defeated Peace River 7-0, Taylor12-2, Fort St John RBC 12-2 in Round Robin play. MVP’s were rookies ConnorGillies, Drake Young and Griffin Young. They faced off against Sexsmith, alsoundefeated in round robin, for the championship. The Giants took a 4-1 lead inthe first and kept on digging for the net finishing off the Vipers with a score of8-2. MVP for the final game was team captain, Kain McMaster, who also led theGiants stats with two hat tricks and 11 points during the tourney. Their nexthome games are Feb 8 @ 8pm and Feb 9 @ 9am, a double header against SpiritRiver. Photo submitted

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Chetwynd 3 NationVenture Midget Giantsheld their home tourna-ment this past weekend,Giants winning all RoundRobin games and beatingFort Nelson in the finalSunday afternoon.

They started with threeinjured players. DefenseCameron Roland wasinjured the previous week-end with cracked ribs.Captain Randy Spokliewas injured Sat. afternoonwith torn muscles in his

shoulder. He initiallythought his collar bonewas broken but an x-rayconfirmed it was not.Christian Greyeye's anklewas injured on Sundaymornings game and hewas not able to apply anypressure and had to behelped off the ice.

The first game saw acouple of penalties forboth teams with powerplay opportunities, still nogoals in the first period.Tyler Watson, #22 overex-tended his elbow leavingthe team down one moreplayer, heading into sec-

ond.Fort Nelson scored in the

second period howeverLiam Beattie, #10, man-aged a break away andwith 5:32 on the clockChetwynd earned theirfirst goal heading into thethird. Beattie also scoredagain in the third.

With 5:51 on the clockanother rush was madeand Ross Mcmeekin, #12passed to CordellLlewyllen, #3 and a goalwas scored once againending the game with afinal score of 3-1 forChetwynd.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Site C Clean Energy Project – Public Comment Period on Environmental Impact Statement

and Open House Sessions

January 28, 2013 – The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (the EAO) announced today that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submitted by the proponent, BC Hydro, for the proposed Site C Clean Energy Project is now available to the public. A public comment period will commence shortly and public Open House Sessions will be held in the project area in February 2013. Public Comment Period The Agency and the EAO will hold a 60-day public comment period on the EIS starting February 3, 2013. The EIS provides an analysis of the potential environmental, economic, social, health and heritage effects of the proposed project and measures to mitigate those impacts. This comment period gives members of the public, Aboriginal groups, and governments an opportunity to submit their views in writing to the Agency and the EAO on the adequacy of the information presented in the EIS as measured against the EIS Guidelines and on the technical merit of the information presented. The Guidelines, issued in September 2012, provide direction to the proponent and identify the information that is required in the EIS. Written comments will be accepted as of February 3, 2013 and must be received by April 4, 2013. All comments received will be posted on the Agency’s online public registry and on the EAO website. Forward written comments in the official language of your choice to either of the following: Linda Jones, Panel Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 22nd Floor, 160 Elgin Street Ottawa ON K1A 0H3 [email protected]

Brian Murphy, Executive Project Director B.C. Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 Fax: 250-356-7477 / On line form : www.eao.gov.bc.ca/pcp/forms/Site_C_form.html In determining if the EIS is satisfactory, the Agency and the EAO will consider the comments received from participants and the responses to those comments from BC Hydro. Once the EIS is deemed satisfactory, a three-member Joint Review Panel will be appointed by the Ministers of the Environment for British Columbia and Canada. To view the EIS, or to obtain more information on this review, consult the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca , reference number 63919, or go to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office web site at www.eao.gov.bc.ca . Prior to the public comment period, a bilingual Executive Summary of the EIS will be available on the public registry. Public Open House Sessions The Agency and the EAO will be holding open house sessions near the project area. Representatives of both agencies will be available to answer questions on the environmental assessment process and how the public can participate. The proponent, BC Hydro, will also attend the sessions to answer technical questions about the EIS. The public will have an opportunity to submit written comments on the EIS at the sessions. The open house sessions will be held in the following communities:

Date /Time Location Date /Time Location

Tuesday February 19, 2013 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

North Peace Cultural Centre 10015 - 100th Ave. Fort St. John, BC

Tuesday February 26, 2013 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre 9510-100th Street Peace River, AB

Wednesday February 20, 2013 4p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hudson's Hope Community Hall 10310 - 100th Street Hudson's Hope, BC

Wednesday February 27, 2013 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Best Western Dawson Creek 500 Highway #2 Dawson Creek, BC

Thursday February 21, 2013 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Pomeroy Inn & Suites 5200 North Access Road Chetwynd, BC

Thursday February 28, 2013 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Prince George Ramada 444 George Street Prince George, BC

Background BC Hydro and Power Authority proposes to construct and operate a dam and 1,100-megawatt hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in northeastern B.C. The proposed project would be the third in a series of dams on the B.C. portion of the Peace River. The project components are an earthfill dam 1,050 metres long and 60 metres high, an 1,100-megawatt generating station and associated structures, an 83-km long reservoir, realignment of four sections of Highway 29 and two 77-km transmission lines along an existing transmission line right-of-way connecting Site C to the existing provincial power grid.

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

BC Environmental Assessment Office

Farmer’sAdvocacyOffice to

remain openBY MIKE CARTERChetwynd Echo

Reporter––––––––––––––

CHETWYND – TheMinistry of Energy,Mines and Natural Gashas agreed to extendfunding for theIndependent LandInformation andAdvocacy Office, alsoknown as the FarmersAdvocacy Office.

The much-anticipatedannouncement wasmade Jan.22 and will seethe Ministry match the$100,000 given by thePeace River RegionalDistrict (PRRD) for a totaloperating budget of$200,000 for 2013.

The PRRD voted unani-mously to continue sup-porting the FarmersAdvocacy Office (FAO)during its 2013 budgetdeliberations on Nov. 22,at which time it wasunclear whether theadditional funding neces-sary for the future of theFAO was forthcomingfrom the provincial gov-ernment.

The Regional Districthas committed to 5 yearsof financial support,while the governmentfunding will expire andthe end of the fiscal year.

Uncertainty remains asto who will operate theoffice after the service

contract expires Feb. 28.Currently, Aspen Grove

Property Services andNew Harvest Media Inc.provide the services forthe FAO.

“I have made no deci-sion at all as to weathermy service will be bid-ding on [the next servicecontract] until I see theterms of reference,” saidAnne Clayton of AspenGrove Property Services.

The terms of referencehave yet to be released bythe PRRD, who owns theFAO building on 103Avenue in DawsonCreek. A new service con-tract is to be in place byMarch 1.

Clayton says withoutthe terms of reference shehas nothing to base her

Please see "LEKSTROM,"page 13

CLAYTON

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decision off of, regardingwhether or not Aspen GroveProperty Services will continueoperating the FAO.

“There is nothing as of yet andwe of course are on a month-to-month tenancy in our buildingand if there's nothing posted bythe [Jan.] 31, then I will have tomake some decisions and givenotice here,” she said.

“Our government is commit-ted to ensuring the ongoingoperation of the FarmersAdvocacy Office and we areglad to see the positive workthis office has done for thelandowners of the region,”MLA for Peace River SouthBlair Lekstrom said.

“I am especially proud of thisoffice as I had the privilege ofestablishing it while I served asMinister of Energy, Mines and

Petroleum Development,”Lekstrom added.

“This office is a great exam-ple of how our partnershipwith the Peace River RegionalDistrict can work for the bene-fit of our entire region.”

The FAO began as an 18-month pilot project put forth in2010 with 50/50 funding fromthe PRRD and the Ministry ofEnergy, Mines and NaturalResources to the tune of

$120,000.It is independent from gov-

ernment, operating as aresource for landowners whoseek information pertaining toagriculture and land use relatedto oil and gas development,while helping to resolve issuesthat arise between landownersand industry.

Since 2010, the FAO hasserved 570 clients and dealtwith about 745 issues.

“A major commitment of ourBC Natural Gas Strategy is towork with communities andstakeholders to develop a made-in-BC approach to local engage-ment,” Minister Rich Colemansaid. “The FAO is able to sup-port this focus by facilitatingsuccessful arrangementsbetween industry and landown-ers, so job-supporting work canmove forward and northeast BCcan continue to prosper.”

Continued from page 12Lekstrom happy to see the positive work by the FAO


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Improved protectionsfrom major environmentaldisasters are on the way,the BC government says.

A new polluter-pay sys-tem that puts the cost ofcleaning up the environ-ment on the shoulders ofindustry following oil, gasand other hazardousmaterials spills tops policychanges currently in theworks.

The provincial govern-ment and industry repre-sentatives met Jan. 22., incontinuing efforts todevelop what the Ministryof the Environment is call-ing a “world leading” spillpreparedness, manage-ment and response plan tocounter environmentalemergencies related to oiland gas transmission and

transportation.Minister Terry Lake

gave an overview presen-tation of the province’spolicy intentions paperafter which, discussionswere held about industry-funded government pro-grams for spill response,

increased emergencyresponse staff and mem-bership in a proposed col-lective spill responseorganization.

The Ministry ofEnvironment receivesroughly 3,500 notificationsof environmental emer-

gencies per year includingoil tank leaks, home-basedspills, overturned tankertrucks, oil and fuel spillson water, rail accidentsand chemical spills.

While the Ministry says90 per cent of these notifi-cations are considered“minor”, the projectedincrease in the movementof hazardous materialsthroughout the provincepresents a need to create awell-coordinated responseand preparedness plan.

The recently releasedgovernment policy inten-tions paper outlines howthe government plans todevelop the spill responseregime and is available onthe Ministry’s website.

The paper also high-lights the need for policychange in support of a pol-luter-pay system wherecosts associated with aspill rests with businessand industry and not taxpayers, the governmentsays.

Environment MinisterTerry Lake announced theplan to consult withindustry to create theresponse regime for theprovince Nov. 28.

“Our number one priori-ty is to protect the environ-

ment, and we know howimportant this is to BritishColumbians, as evidencedby the response to publichearings,” Lake saidahead of last week’s meet-ings.

“This is why we aredeveloping [a] world lead-ing policy that deals withall land-based hazardousmaterial spills.”

The government doesnot plan to meet face-to-face with local govern-ments, First Nations com-munities, or environmen-tal and non-governmentalorganizations in a fashionsimilar to last week’smeetings with industryrepresentatives. Instead, itencourages their partici-pation through an onlineform set up on the min-istry’s website athttp://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/codes/spr_eep/response.htm.

Public consultation endsFeb. 15.

Comments received inthe industry meetings, aswell as through the web-based consultations willbe summarized and post-ed on the ministry’s web-site.

A land based spill pre-vention symposium is

planned for March 25-27in Vancouver where addi-tional input will bereceived.

“[Last week’s] meetingsand the future symposiumrepresent a great opportu-nity for industry todemonstrate to its cus-tomers, clients, sharehold-ers and the public its com-mitment to sustainability,”Minister Lake said.

The Ministry added thatthe symposium wouldbring together people andorganizations fromdiverse backgrounds thatall have an interest in see-ing a strong spill responseprogram in BC.

Representatives fromgovernment, FirstNations, industry, envi-ronmental organizationsand academics fromaround the world areexpected to participate.

“To become world lead-ing its important for us toconsult and engage withthose who would beimpacted as well as seekout best practices fromother jurisdictions,”Minister Lake said follow-

Hazardous spills to be billed back to industry

Please see "PROVINI-CAL," page 19

New systemtops policychanges

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Jens Bertelsen, a long time resident of Chetwynd, B.C. passed away onMonday, January 21, 2013 in Chetwynd, at the age of 82 years.Jensʼ last four years illustrated a man content with a life well lived. Helearned to fill his days putting together his puzzles, poaching his eggs, andflipping through the pages of his Farm Show newspaper and trusty Atlas. Ofcourse this also included four daily dialysis exchanges from his private nurseand loving wife Eileen. This quiet, gentle side was reflected as Jens sat in hisrecliner looking out the front window, but for those who have known him overthe years we all have stories that reveal a lively, strong, joking man who wecalled, uncle, friend, neighbour, and dad.When the kids were young, Jens fit right in as the biggest kid in the

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11993300 •• 22001133ing the Novemberannouncement.

BC’s EnvironmentalEmergency Program, theprovinces current spillresponse regime, has only16 full time staff andreceives about $2.4 millionper year in dedicated fund-ing, drawing from othergovernment agencies inthe event of major spill.

The EnvironmentalEmergency Program cov-ers the inland areas andcoastal shoreline of BC, anarea of 947,800 squarekilometers with a coast-line of 27,000 kilometers.

Industry organizationspresent at the meetingsrepresent the sectorsresponsible for the trans-portation, storage and useof significant volumes ofhazardous materialswhich present risk to pub-lic safety and the environ-ment should a spill occur.

Among those in atten-dance at last week’s meet-ings were the CanadianFuels Association,Canadian Association ofPetroleum Producers,Canadian Energy PipelineAssociation, RailwayAssociation of Canada, BCOil and Gas Commission,

Canadian Coast Guard,Transport Canada,Environment Canada, BCEnvironmental IndustryAssociation, BC TruckingAssociation and three otherindustry stakeholders.

“The RailwayAssociation of Canada(RAC) is anxious to workcooperatively with thegovernment of BritishColumbia and other stake-holders on its spill pre-paredness and responseregime for land-basedspills,’ Michael Borque,President and CEO ofRAC said last Tuesday justbefore the meetings.

“Regardless of whichmode is used to transportcrude oil and other regu-lated commodities, trans-porters must be preparedand capable of doing so

responsibly and safely.”Brian Ahearn, Vice

President if the CanadianFuels Association (CFA)Western Division said thatthe CFA fully endorses thegovernment’s movementtowards an upgradedenvironmental responseregime.

“It is consistent with ourmembers’ commitment tosafe handling of petrole-um fuels that reflects bestpractices, including emer-gency preparedness plansand response capabili-ties,” he said. “CFA mem-bers continually strive forleading-edge industryperformance with a focuson continuously improv-ing environmental, healthand safety performance ofall facets of their opera-tions.”


Provincial spill responseteam only has 16 staff

“Regardless of which modeis used to transport rude oiland other regulated com-

modities, transporters mustbe prepared and capable...”

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–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Saulteau

First Nation’s MuskotiLearning Centre received a$2,000 multiculturalismgrant from the province of

BC to continue developingits Cree-ative WondersHeadstart program.

The grant money will gotowards supplies forfuture activities that willincrease communityinvolvement in the pre-

school, daycare, andkindergarten educationorganization.

“As part of SaulteauFirst Nations, we try to doa lot of culturally relevantprograms, [to] bring thecommunity together espe-

cially the seniors and thechildren so that was partof our grant,” said JerriMorine, Early EducationCoordinator for theMuskoti Learning Centre.

“I am looking at [somecooking programs] andbringing the elders in. Ihave amalgamated severalgrants; we have to do thatin order to run a program.The First Nations culture isa big part of educating.Kids like mine, they aregreat at getting the infor-mation out there whenthey learn it, they tell theirfriends, their aunties, theiruncles.”

A series of multicultural-ism grants to support cul-tural diversity wereannounced Jan. 25 by theMinistry of AdvancedEducation, Innovation andTechnology, andResponsible forMulticulturalism.

“$29,500 will help 14community organizationsthroughout the provincewith a variety of multicul-tural projects ranging fromarts projects and a familyheritage camp to seniors’

appreciation day and across-cultural exchangeprogram for children,” theministry’s news releasedstated.

Over the past fiscal year,a total of 140 multiculturalorganizations have beensupported by approxi-mately $324,000 in grants.

The next round of grantapplications is due to closeon Feb. 15.

Minister John Yap said,“community organizationsare the heart of multicul-tural British Columbia.They nurture, promoteand shape our apprecia-tion of diversity and howis makes our societystronger. I am delightedthat we are able to providemulticulturalism grantfinding to communities sothat they can continuetheir vital contribution tothe rich social and culturalfabric of our province.”

Morine added that inaddition to the cookingprograms, getting the eld-ers to work with the chil-dren and pass on theirknowledge of the impor-tance of the land they live

on would be an integralpart of Cree-ative WondersHeadstart.

“Getting the elders inand talking about howimportant the land is andpreserving it and havingthe children learn that theyare responsible for lookingafter it in order to have itfor their future,” is a bigpart of the program shesaid.

“It’s several programswrapped into one, there isa big focus on the environ-ment and culture.”

Maximum grant fundingthrough the multicultural-ism grant program perorganization is $5,000.

Since its launch in 2009,it has funded 85 projects tothe tune of about $5 mil-lion. In 2013, an additional$976,000 will be given tosuccessful applicants.

BC celebratedMulticulturalism Week inNovember with CelebrateYour Roots, an incentivecampaign at RobsonSquare in Vancouver. 2,700people participated byrecording their thoughtsabout multiculturalism.

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PUBLIC NOTICEFOR

PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTBY-LAW NO. 2050, 2012

6082 + 6091 West Centennial RoadNotice is hereby given that the Regional Board of the Peace RiverRegional District intends to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2050,2012, for third reading at their Board Meeting on February 14th, 2013.Board Meeting to be held at the PRRD offices, located at 1981 AlaskaAvenue, Dawson Creek, BC, starting at 10 A.M.Proposal:Zoning Amendment By-law No. 2050, 2012, proposes to rezone Lot 2,District Lot 466, PRD and Plan BCP5667, Parcel A (Plan25143), DistrictLot 465, PRD from R-4 “Residential 4 Zone” to R-3 “Residential 3 Zone” asshown shaded on the drawing below:

This notice is in general form only. Relevant background documents may beinspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace RiverRegional District office located at 1981AlaskaAvenue, Dawson Creek, B.C.Any comments or concerns should be referred in writing to Kole A. Casey,Land Use Planner at the Peace River Regional District at Box 810, DawsonCreek, BC, V1G 4H8 or faxed to (250) 784-3201. Inquiries can also bemade by telephone at (250) 784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773.

Fred Banham, CAO

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GATEWAYperspectives

For decades, respect has been fundamental to Enbridge’s communication with Aboriginal groups across Canada. Among other considerations, that means developing sensitivity and an understanding of the values and issues important to them.

As discussion about Gateway has evolved and progressed with Aboriginal communities in B.C., one thing groups have told us, in unequivocal terms, is that they wanted meaningful, long-term involvement in the labour force. That’s why we established a $3 million Gateway Education and Training Fund. This is an initiative for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities that’s not dependent, in any way, upon Gateway approval.

This fund supports training initiatives based in the pipeline, construction, and energy sectors. This isn’t training for the sake of training; it’s focused squarely on employment outcomes. And Enbridge is already connecting industry and community to help create career opportunities in B.C.

We’ve already co-funded training programs for surveyors and ironworkers. We’re purchasing seats in existing trades programs, and partnering with provincial and federal bodies to help develop skilled tradespeople in the areas of heavy equipment operation, pipefi tting, welding, and construction craft labouring. We’ve also co-ordinated the fi rst of many

“workforce connections” workshops, bringing together representatives of Gateway equity First Nations and companies with labour-force needs for some meaningful employment discussion.

We’ve heard, loud and clear, from Aboriginal communities in B.C. that they no longer want to be bypassed by economic opportunities created within, near, or around them. With the Gateway Education and Training Fund, we’re doing something about it. We’re showing true commitment to community and workforce development. And the opportunities we’re sponsoring are not exclusive to our proposed project or our industry — they’re regional and cross-sector in nature.

We want to stay connected to the Aboriginal community because it makes good business sense. But our intentions go beyond basic business: It’s about partnership. It’s about responsibility. And, ultimately, it’s about respect.

Partners for the long term

Join the conversation at northerngateway.ca

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It’s more than a pipeline. It’s a path to delivering energy safely.

Janet HolderExecutive Vice PresidentWestern AccessEnbridge Inc.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

an art show featuresCSS art student works for two evenings

Chetwynd Secondary School Fine Arts & Applied Skills students hosted a public artshow Jan. 24 and 25 showcasing some of their finest work over the school year.Works included paintings, sculptures, photography, computer animation and robot-ics. Photos by Naomi Larsen


HEALTH

DAWSON CREEK DAILYNEWS

–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – "If they

don't go, they will die. It'sjust that simple," MikeBernier told the PeaceRiver Regional District.

He was speaking aboutthe people in DawsonCreek and Chetwynd whohave renal-kidney failureand have to travel two orthree times a week to FortSt. John in order to receivedialysis treatment, in hisrole as Dawson Creekdirector of the PRRD.

"It's an enormous hard-ship for people who haveto do it," said MerlinNichols, director forChetwynd.

"My neighbor drives fivehours there and back threetimes a week. Imagine, ontop of being unwell -it's justwearing him out. DawsonCreek is more accessible toChetwynd residents so tobring a staff person fromFort St. John to DawsonCreek from an outside per-spective is an outside solu-

tion."The discussion was

prompted at the Jan. 24meeting by a letter writtenby Jim Norquay explainingthe logistical hurdles forpeople who need dialysis.He wrote that due to a lackof passengers, the bus serv-ice route is no longer feasi-ble and that because of alack of staff, a renal unit isnot an option in DawsonCreek.

Norquay recently retiredfrom driving dialysispatients to and from FortSt. John. The transportationservice presently used bydialysis patients is "a tem-porary measure," accord-ing to Eryn Collins, com-munications officer forNorthern Health.

"That was meant to givethose patients who weretraveling with Mr.Norquay some additionaltime to find alternatearrangements," saidCollins. "For now, we'recontinuing to support thatuntil a permanent solutioncan be found for getting

them back and forth."The PRRD agreed to

write a letter expressingtheir concern about thisissue to Northern Health,the B. C Renal Agency, theMinister of Health andPeace Region MLAs.

"These people are left ontheir own to figure out howto get to what they need tostay alive," said Bernier.

Eight to ten people inDawson Creek require thistreatment while only twoor three people in Fort St.John required it, Bernierbelieved.

One suggestion broughtup at the meeting was hav-ing a registered nurse withthe required qualificationstravel from Fort St. John tooutlying areas.

"If it means sometimesswitching services, maybeFort St. John doesn't needthe services right now, sowe should move them toDawson Creek if that'swhere the needs areinstead of making the peo-ple have to move. We

should at least explorethose options," explainedBernier.

However, Lori AckermanLori Ackerman, a Fort St.John director of the PRRD,pointed out that the travel-ling nurse solution mightnot be possible.

"The issue is Fort St. Johnis very short staffed withnurses, so you're not goingto get nurses coming out ofFort St. John to travelaround," she said.

While Bernier under-

stood her concerns, he saidthat something more need-ed to be done.

"Fort St. John servesbasically everything fromTaylor north and they'vegot a big population," saidBernier, "but TumblerRidge, Chetwynd and therural areas aroundDawson Creek ∑ use theDawson Creek hospital,and we're continuing toput money into theDawson Creek hospital -but we need to take thatnext step and we have to

look at what are the actualneeds at the time."

Bernier also suggestedhaving a renal until inDawson Creek. He saidthat he brought up theoption with NorthernHealth a few months agoand that while he was cer-tain that it would be possi-ble to procure the fundsfor the equipment, theysaid that they did not havepeople to staff it.

While Northern Healthrecognizes that the busservice is not meeting theneeds of all Peace Regionpatients, its position is thattransportation is theresponsibility of thepatient.

"Before we put the serv-ice into place ... all individ-uals were required to ...find their own wayaround," said Steve Raper,director of communica-tions for Northern Health,when contacted about thisissue.

NICHOLS

“Itʼs an enor-mous hardshipfor those who

have to do it...”

On yourown dimeBus service route to FortSt. John for renal failurepatients cancelled due

to lack of service

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"We've put this into placeto help ease the burden ofmedical travel, recognizingthat every communitydoesn't offer every service-but it certainly doesn'tmeet the needs of every-body."

He said that the B.C.Renal Agency is the organ-ization with the authorityto determine what servicesare provided.

However, according tothe the B.C. Renal Agency,Northern Health must for-mally request assistancefrom the agency, which thehealth authority has notdone.

"Each health authority ...if they need to have addi-tional services, they thenput forward business casesto the renal agency whichare then reviewed by agroup made up of repre-sentatives from all thehealth authorities andfunding is allocated,"explained Gloria Freeborn,director of strategic organi-zational development andstakeholder engagementfor the B.C. Renal Agency.

"In the case of NorthernHealth, they would haveto come to us with a busi-ness case safe for aDawson Creek unit if thatis something that they didagree was required."


Plan does notmeet the needs

negotiations for nearly ayear at that time, Bill 28made it unlawful forteachers to negotiate forthings like class size andcomposition, while remov-ing existing agreementsthat prohibit contracting-out school janitors andcafeteria food services andBill 29 referred mainly tohealth services, allowingthe government to con-tract-out any health carejob to the private sector.

The government saidthat in bringing in the leg-islation, it was exercisingits power and authority toenact education legislationfor the public good, itsconstitutional responsibili-ty.

The elementary and

high school teachers ofBritish Columbia chal-lenged the provincial leg-islation as unconstitution-al on the basis that itdeprived them of collec-tive bargaining rights,thereby infringing theirfreedom to associate guar-anteed under theCanadian Charter ofRights and Freedoms.

In an April 2011 courtcase heard by theSupreme Court of BC, theBCTF charged that theprovincial government byits legislation unilaterallyvoided existing terms intheir collective agreement,and prohibited future col-lective bargaining, on thesubjects of restrictions onclass sizes, class composi-tion and workload.

Madam Justice S. Griffin

ruled in favour of theBCTF, effectively leavingthe matters of class sizeand composition to benegotiated by the teachersunion, the BCTF.

“In this [current propos-al by Clark] they’re sayingthat the Education PolicyCouncil will be the oneswho decide how the $100

million will be spent toaddress class size [and]composition issues,”MacKay said, “that’s notgoing to work. We’ve hadstanding committees androundtables before we’vesat and looked at educa-tional policy and it endsup getting bogged downin red tape.

“What we need to do isgive teachers the right tonegotiate class size andcomposition. We’re theones who know about ourdistricts, we’re the oneswho know about our kids.[The] government wasillegal in their actionswhen they took that lan-guage out of our collec-tive agreement.”

The proposed frame-work would not allowteachers to take part in jobaction or work to ruleactivity if negotiationswith BCPSEA took a turnfor the worse.

The framework says thatif teachers were to strike inany given year, theywould need to notify ofthis action by Aug. 31when a full strike wouldoccur. This means schools

would remain closed Sept.1, should the BCTF decidea strike is necessary.

“Last year, even duringjob action kids were able togo to school and we pro-vided teaching all the waythrough except for thethree days when we wereon full strike, MacKaysaid. “In this case therewouldn’t be any option forthat. It’s a full strike rightaway.”

With the latest agree-ment between theBCPSEA and the BCTF,negotiations will beginFeb. 4 for a collectiveagreement going forward.

With a provincial elec-tion on the horizon,Clark’s proposed frame-work for labour peacewith teachers may nevereven get off the ground.


Framework would force interruptions via full strike


–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – TransCanada Corporation has been

selected by Progress Energy Canada Ltd. to design,build own and operate the proposed $5 billion PrinceRupert Gas Transmission project.

The job is expected to create an estimated 2,500 directconstruction jobs over a three-year period and has anestimated in-service date of sometime near the end of2018.

The proposed pipeline will transport natural gas pri-marily from the North Montney gas field near Fort St.John, to the recently announced Port Edward nearPrince Rupert, BC.

Progress and TransCanada expect to finalize theiragreements before the spring, after which they willbegin Aboriginal and stakeholder consultations andapplications to the Environmental Assessment Officeof BC and the Canadian Environmental AssessmentAgency.

“The proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission proj-ect will allow British Columbians, and all Canadians,

to continue to benefit from the responsible develop-ment of the growing supply of valuable natural gasresources in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin,”said Russ Girling, President and CEO of TransCanada.

“[We have] an industry leading safety record that weare extremely proud of, and we look forward to involv-ing the skilled workforce in BC and across Canada tohelp us develop an important new component of BC’sgrowing natural gas infrastructure.”

TransCanada currently operates 24,000 kilometers ofnatural gas pipelines in Western Canada and has anadditional 360 kilometers in service or pendingapprovals in northeast BC.

The company also anticipates the extension of itsexisting NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. system in north-east BC to connect both to the Prince Rupert GasTransmission. This will allow the Pacific NorthwestLNG export facility to access North Montney and othergas supplies in the region.

Initial capital cost estimates associated with theextensions of the existing system are about $1 to $1.5billion, with an in-service date targeted for the end of2015.

TransCanada to build, operate $5BPrince Rupert transmission project

“In this case there wouldnʼtbe any option for that. Itʼs

full strike right away.”

CHETWYND ECHO STAFF––––––––––––––

OTTAWA – The NationalGallery of Canada (NGC)is inviting youth aged 16 to19 from across the countryto participate in its annualSo You Want to Be anArtist? contest. Artists

must submit their workbetween Feb. 4 and April 1inclusively. As in the past,submitted works will beshown on the contest web-site (soyouwanttobea-nartist.ca), where visitorswill be able to vote for theirfavourite pieces. The 12

entries with the most voteswill make it to the semi-finals and will be shown atthe Gallery for one monththis summer. A jury madeup of artists, curators andprominent art bloggerswill select three winningentries, and the creators of

those pieces will receiveexciting prizes. The grandprize winner will spend anunforgettable day on abehind-the-scenes visitwith NGC experts.

"We're very proud to belaunching our So You Wantto Be an Artist? contest forthe third year," said GaryGoodacre, NGC manager ofyouth and school programs."It's a unique way for youthto showcase their talent. Forthe grand prize winner, it's agreat opportunity to get aninside look at the NationalGallery, learn about artcareers, and obtain feedbackabout their own artwork."

How to enter: Youngartists can base their workon whatever sparks theirimagination.Artworks must

be original two dimensionalpieces in any medium, andmust be accompanied by ashort text explaining thestory behind the piece. Adigital copy of the workmust also be submitted.

The 12 contestants withthe most online votes will beinvited to submit their origi-nal artwork for entry into thefinal phase of the contest.For more information, go tosoyouwanttobeanartist.ca.

Eligibility: The contest isopen to residents ofCanada who are aged 16 to19, as of June 18, 2013 -

One Contest, Three Phases:1. Online Submission

Phase: The NGC willaccept entries fromFebruary 4 to April 1, 2013via the contest website atsoyouwanttobeanartist.ca.

2. Online Voting Phase:The NGC will post allaccepted entries online atsoyouwanttobeanartist.ca.The voting phase takes placefrom April 8 to May 5, 2013.

3. Public Display and JurySelection Phase: The NGCwill invite the top 12 contest-ants with the most onlinevotes to submit their originalartwork for display on itsArtissimo Gallery wall,located in the concourse. Theworks will be on view fromJune 10 to July 5, 2013.During the display phase, ajury appointed by the NGCwill evaluate the artworksbased on: the clarity of thetheme and message; origi-nality and imaginativeness;and the thought and feelingprovoked in the viewer.

Announcement ofWinners: The jurors willchoose three finalists whowill be awarded excitingprizes as outlined below.The NGC will announce thewinners during the week ofJune 17, 2013.

First Prize: First prizeincludes travel, accommo-dation and meals for atwo-night stay in Ottawafor the winner and oneaccompanying adult aswell as an exclusivebehind-the-scenes visit ofthe NGC that will focus oncareers in the visual arts.The winner will also gainexpert advice on his or herart portfolio and receive a$500 gift certificate for artsupplies. Total maximumvalue: $3,500.

Second Prize: A $1,000 giftcertificate for art supplies.

Third Prize: A $500 giftcertificate for art supplies


featured Job Opportunities

Office AdministratorLittle Lights DaycareChetwynd, B.C.

Job Description:• Handle incoming registrations of children attendingdaycare• Provide board of directors with support to makeinformed decisions• Ensure operational policies established by the Board ofDirectors are implemented• Ensure accurate financial information is available to theBoard of Directors• Promote the center in the CommunityQualifications:• First Aid Certificate• Criminal record check clearance• Proof of up to date immunizations• Quick decision making and problem solving skills• Ability to work in team environment• Excellent communication skills• Basic office skills

Please drop off resume to Little Lights Daycare orsend via email [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is inviting applications for theposition of StrongStart Facilitator effective immediately.

Schedule: 20 hrs per week, 4 hrs/day(8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Monday - Friday)

We are looking for a professional, self-motivated individual, who will be responsible forthe delivery of the StrongStart program in the Chetwynd Early Learning Hub within DonTitus Elementary, under the direction of the Early Learning Project Manager.

Successful candidates must have:

1. A current Early Childhood Educator License to practice in BC;2. A clear Criminal Record Review;3. An ability to create, plan, implement and budget for a parent participation earlylearning program;4. Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills;5. Good organizational and planning skills;6. An understanding of, and a commitment to, quality early learning;7. Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents, children, volunteers,professionals and community members;8. Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, community resources and earlylearning;9. Familiarity with BC StrongStart philosophy as outlined by the Ministry of Educationat www.bced.gov.bc.ca/early_learning an;10. A class 5 Driver's License and access to own vehicle.

Contact Gloria Cleve at 250-784-6330 or [email protected] for specific details onposition responsibilities.

Closing date is February 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM.

Candidates interested in joining a challenging and fast-paced environment should for-ward a resume with references by mail, fax or email to:

Kim Maurer, Director of Human Resources,11600 - 7th Street,

Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4R8Phone: 250-782-8571 Fax: 250-782-3204

Email: [email protected]

National Art Gallery of Canada art contest for teens


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BC Housing is the agent of the provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages, and administers a wide range of

subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province.

BC Housing is inviting submissions from individuals interested in delivering handymen services (as defined within the

tender document) for BC Housing Directly Managed Buildings, Group Homes and Non-profit Societies funded by BC Housing

in the following Northern Region communities:

Mackenzie, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Dawson Creek

The contract(s) would run for a maximum period of 3 years with potential for a 2 year optional extension. The service

commitment would include work during regular business hours as well as emergency repairs as required. The successful

proponents are required to obtain clearance through a Ministry criminal record check, provide general liability insurance

If interested, please respond by February 22,2013 to receive a copy of the Pre-Qualification tender document:

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Regional Area Sales Manager seeking administrativeassistant to work 30-35 hours per week. Casual,relaxed work environment.Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated. Ideal candidate has excellent organizationalskills and proficient in MS Office products(WORD/EXCEL/POWERPOINT).Experience with Quicken a plus but not a must. Allresponses should be sent to [email protected]

You are all invitedChetwynd Secondary School is hosting its FourthAnnual Community Dinner on Thurs., Feb. 7 from 6pm to 8 pm. Left are some of the staff and studentswho will be providing the entertainment for theevening. A roast beef dinner will be prepared by thestudents and served by the staff. We invite the entirecommunity to come and help us celebrate our schoolcommunity. Please call the school at 250-788-2267 andlet us know if you are coming, so that we make sure wehave enough food and chairs for everyone.

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a special supplement to the Chetwynd EchoChetwynd Echo

Walk honours local resident

BY NAOMI LARSENChetwynd Echo Editor

–––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Raising money to find

a cure to end Alzheimer’s disease was thegoal of those who braved the biting windSunday to take part in Chetwynd’sAnnual Walk for Memories.

This year’s walk was in honour of longtime Chetwynd resident Henriette Ethier.

Ethier was born in Demremy, Sask in1915. She met Louis Ethier and they mar-ried in the fall of 1936. They had six chil-dren and moved to Little Prairie whereshe was a homemaker and dedicatedmember of the Catholic Women’sLeague.

She lost her husband of 65 years in 2001and had to adjust to life on her own withthe help of her children. In 2008 she wentto live at the Pouce Coupe Care Homeand later Rotary Manor in Dawson Creekwhere she received care for dementia.

Her family remembers her love formusic throughout her entire life as wellas here wise saying “hard work won’thurt you.”

Chetwynd’s walk organizer AudreyMoore said Alzheimer’s is an awful dis-ease.

“They fell within the next 20 years there

will be some 120,000 people in BC suffer-ing from this disease,” she said. “And anestimated two million in Canada.”

Moore said 26 cents of every dollarmade goes to administration, supportand education.

“The rest goes to research and hopeful-ly they find a cure for it,” she said.

The morning of the walk began with apancake breakfast and silent auction.

Moore said they saw more than 100people come through the doors thusrequiring them to run out and get moreeggs and pancake mix for hungry sup-porters. The breakfast was sponsored byDeep Basin Energy while the sons andgrandsons of Ethier donned aprons andcooked.

The annual Walk for Memories, one ofthe society’s largest fundraisers, is heldacross 23 communities across BritishColumbia.

The goal provincewide is to raise morethan $700,000 towards programs sup-porting people living with Alzheimer’s,as well as research into the causes and acure.

All money raised at the Chetwyndwalk will be distributed throughout thePeace Region and put towards support,education and research.

All money raised fromevent to help withAlzheimerʼs research

chetywnd echo february 1, 2013

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