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By Jill Earl TUMBLER RIDGE- Environment Minister, Terry Lake, and Energy and Mines

Minister, Rich Coleman, granted Finavera Wind Energy Inc. an Environmental Assessment Certificate for their proposed Tumbler Ridge Wind Energy Project last Thursday after considering a review led by B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office.

The certificate allows Finavera Wind Energy Inc. to proceed to apply for pro-vincial licenses and leases and other necessary approvals for the proposed project that if approved will be located eight kilometers southwest of Tumbler Ridge.

“This project has been under development since 2007 and the culmination of this environmental assessment process means we can now move forward towards construction on this project. This EAC marks the final step in a development pro-cess that has already secured a power purchase agreement, transmission intercon-nection, and site control. The next steps are to execute a turbine supply agreement, select a construction contractor, secure project financing, and begin construction,” said Jason Bak, Finavera Wind Energy Inc. CEO, in the press release.

The proposed $125 million project would produce up to 49.6 megawatts of wind energy producing enough energy for 18,000 homes, and under a 2010 Electricity Purchasing Agreement from BC Hydro electricity delivery date to the BC Hydro

grid is Nov. this year. The project will include up to 33 wind turbine generators, upgrades to existing roads and roughly 19 kilometers of new access and connector roads. During the 10-12 month construction period the project is expected to cre-ate 75 person years of direct employment, about 120 full-time and part-time jobs. Once completed, the Wind Energy Project will create seven to eight permanent full-time jobs and no greenhouse gas emissions.

The report from the Environmental Assessment Office does not expect any sig-nificant adverse effects from the project, as long as the 104 conditions listed in the Environmental Assessment Certificate are followed. The EAO will coordinate management efforts to ensure compliance with the certificate’s conditions.

Some conditions that Finavera Wind Energy Inc. must comply with include: the creation of a Monitoring and Adaptive Management Plan for Birds and Bats that is to be overseen by a advisory committee that includes First Nation representation; the creation of environmental management and protection plans to be reviewed by First Nations and approved by the EAO prior to construction; the implementa-tion of a third-party agreement between Finavera Wind Energy Inc. and a guide outfitter to lessen potential effects of the project; work with other tenure holders to minimize potential resource conflicts; and submit reports to the EAO about the status of compliance to certificate conditions.

Jill Earl photoThe Mile 0 Figure Skating Club hosted their annual year-end carnival last Saturday. Story and pictures on Page A8.

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By Kyla CorpuzCHARLIE LAKE – About 15 Charlie Lake volunteer fire

fighters turned their pagers in, some even their uniform, on Apr. 1—and it was no joke.

With a majority of the volunteers gone, the new fire chief Steve Munshaw said it may mean hiring additional fire fighters to be on a 24-hour standby, however these plans aren’t secured.

As of Sunday, the only assurance Munshaw has is the support of the Fort St. John and Taylor fire department.

Apr. 1 marked the turn over of the Charlie Lake Fire Department under the Peace River Regional District. It was also the first day in the hall for new fire chief, Steven Munshaw, who replaced Al Pinkerton.

Munshaw stood in front of a group of volunteer fire fighters

after they filed into his office placing boxes of turned off pagers on his desk. He had one request: to be given a single chance to prove himself. “I ask you to just talk to me,” said Munshaw.

But for the first twenty minutes the volunteers didn’t budge.“It’s not a chance for you, it’s nothing to do with you. You’re

still not the decision guy, and that’s not going to change,” said one of the volunteers.

The volunteers were putting their foot down in response to how the PRRD took control over the fire department.

Having never met the new chief in charge, they felt their safety was at risk.

“Majority of it is safety,” said James Edison, who has been a volunteer for the past year and a half. “We’re expect-ed to go into fires and expect-ed to listen to these chiefs and assistant chiefs. We don’t know if they’ve been into a fire … so the fact that we’re sup-posed to listen to them—it’s putting our lives at risk. It’s not acceptable.”

Munshaw understood their concerns but said with his experience, he feels he meets the criteria of his title.

“They have to see who I am. Am I able to be in this position?” said Munshaw after meeting with a number of dis-gruntled volunteers. “You can Google me and find out where I have been, I’m pretty sure I’m comfortable in this posi-

tion, like them I don’t know them and they don’t know me. So it’s going to take step by step to learn each other out.”

Munshaw is still the assistant fire chief in Kimberly, B.C., he has trained multiple fire fighters locally and abroad, like Qatar. Some of the fire fighters he trained now work for the Fort St. John Fire Department. In addition, he has a nine-year background with BC Ambulance and said he has experience in dealing with budgets.

The volunteers also voiced their discontent about not being part of the hiring process and showed frustration that their for-mer fire chief, Pinkerton, was not considered for the position, despite his years of holding the title.

“We’ve been disrespected … we haven’t had a say in any-thing that’s been going on here,” said Edison. “Our chief who was qualified for years and years and years wasn’t even short listed, wasn’t even given the chance to apply for the position ... we don’t know who these guys are, we don’t know their train-ing capability, we were supposed to be a part of the hiring, we weren’t. It comes down to our team is being ripped apart and it’s not fair.”

However, Arthur Hadland director of Area C, which cov-ers Charlie Lake, said otherwise. “There were two volunteers invited to be on the initial selection committee. If they weren’t there, then there’s nothing we can do about that,” said Hadland.

He added that he wasn’t a part of the reason why Pinkerton wasn’t shortlisted but said Dawson Creek fire chief was part of the selection panel. “That to me is an objective overview of the applicants that was in place.”

While Munshaw pleaded for one shot to prove himself—the volunteers echoed that they weren’t against him but the PRRD.

“Even though you’re the chief, you’re a puppet, you don’t have the power to make the decision,” said one volunteer. “It doesn’t matter how much on board you are with us, you still don’t have any real say on what’s gonna go on.”

Hadland rebutted that comment. “No, what we’ve done is hire personnel to undertake the function of this facility and perform the duties associated with control over fire in this area. We’re going to leave him to make the decisions over fire control.”

Munshaw said he’s been given the budget, the amount of money that needs to be dealt with and a list of recommenda-tions that came from the Dave Marshall report; that provid-ed recommendations on the administration and operational review of the fire department.

“I know where I can move from here, I’ve been given the

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Kyla Corpuz photoClockwise: A volunteer fire fighter turns in his uniformed shirt and pager; new Fire Chief Steve Munshaw tries to reason with unhappy volun-teer fire fighters; Munshaw listens to the volunteers concerns; volunteers walking out of the fire chief’s office after turning in their pagers on Apr. 1 at the Charlie Lake Fire Hall.

Volunteers leave behind pagers after Charlie Lake Fire Hall’s over haul

By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- Students at Mountain Christian Second-

ary School and the Central Campus of Dawson Creek Secondary School were visited by two BC Lions last week.

Players for the BC Lions Football Club Angus Reid and Ben Archibald brought their celebrity to the students, but the primary purpose of their visit was to introduce students to the Be More Than a Bystander campaign.

The Be More Than a Bystander campaign aims to stop vio-lence against women, taking a proactive approach by aiming the message at young teenagers. It educates teens and gives them ideas on how they can speak out against violence. Reid and Archibald gave some startling statistics about physical and sexual abuse including that one in three women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime, that each year in B.C there are over 60,000 physical or sexual assaults, and that only 12 percent of sexual assaults against women are reported to police.

“It’s like helping them understand that things around them aren’t ok and that we can change things, and you don’t have to be some expert, you don’t have to know everything, you just have to speak up when you see something wrong happening,” said Archibald.

The players talked about leadership and about challenges and options for action when students witness violence, experience violence, and over hear derogatory language.

“Leadership takes hard decision making, accountability, and courage, it isn’t always easy…that’s a big challenge in our world to stand up against the grain and go against what people are say-ing because you know it’s the right thing to do…It’s not always easy to talk about leadership but it’s right,” said Reid in the pre-sentation.

The campaign is in its first year and with the help of sponsors, the campaign will see two more years. The initiative is guided by a group of experts, and participating BC Lions players are trained about the issue and they travel across the province to

spread the message in 40 schools. The Lions will also show a number of public service announcements about the cause during the football season.

“Sometimes it’s a challenge, but really I learn more with ev-ery assembly, the subject is important to me, so it’s almost self-ish, it’s very fulfilling to be able to share a message like this that effects all of us and to have a solid program and solid platform to stand behind, I’ve love it, and I hope that the cooperation and the funding can continue for years so other students across the province can get the same opportunities,” said Archibald, about his experience talking to students.

After a general assemble, the players will talk to leadership students in the school and go over a number of hypothetical sce-narios with them. The Lions look for input from the students and answer any of their questions.

“We’ll get more feedback and it will be a lot more interactive and try to help them understand a little bit more about the by-stander approach and it’ a lot of fun for us… we’re able to take feed back answer questions and interaction is really valuable to the whole program, with a big audience it’s hard to get that,” said Archibald.

As the Encana Corporation is among the campaigns sponsors, the BC Lions made sure to bring their message to communities Encana is active in.

“We were approached to see if we would help sponsor the BC Lions in this program, and we think it’s a very valuable program for all of B.C. and for everyone and we thought it would be great to bring it to some of the communities where we’re active in. So they were in Fort Nelson yesterday and they’re here today,” said Brian Lieverse, Community Relations Advisor for Encana.

Lieverse says the message is important for students to hear, so as to change their behaviours and attitudes at a young age.

“It’s important that everybody talks out about it, and a situa-tion like this goes along way to help remove some of those ste-reotypes, and as they said in the past it’s been all women talking

about it, so this is an opportunity to get the men out in front of the kids and them realiz-ing that it’s not right, and them making some changes while they’re young. These are the kids that are mostly affected by it as well, so it’s important that we get that message out,” Lieverse said.

Archibald said that the team wanted to get involved because they thought it was an im-portant message and that the team may be able to impact students, especially young men.

“Our ability to impact young men is huge, they watch us, they listen to us, and for us to be able to say to them things about any subject, it carries a lot of weight. They see our size, and our stature, and our position within society as like the mega male and to tell them it’s not ok to treat women this way…we hope we’ll get a listening ear and we can affect change, especially in young men,” said Archibald.

Reid and Archibald encouraged the stu-dents to refer to parents, teachers, council-ors, friends, and people that they trust if they need any help dealing with a situation.

“That’s what being a leader is, you keep

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By Kyla CorpuzFORT ST. JOHN – Independent B.C. MLAs Bob Simpson and Vicky Huntington’s visit to the Peace allowed them to see the

region’s natural resource face to face, resulting in questions and concerns they plan to bring to the provincial government’s attention. “I raised this issue in the legislature, [and] a number of organizations … stood with us on a call for a parliamentary committee to be

struck,” said Simpson, Cariboo North MLA. “Not to do a moratorium or to strike the industry down, but to simply ask the question: do we have the right public policy, do we have the right frame work, not just for the industry as it is, but for the intended expansion of the industry.”

The two MLAs addressed the concerns they had to media following their week-long visit.Huntington, Delta South MLA, said there was a disconnection between regulators and regulations.“As you speak to other people through the system, both professionals and residents, you find that there are significant gaps between

what is being regulated and perhaps what ought to be regulated through a change of public policy,” she said. Huntington and Simpson spent a week identifying the gaps, which they planned to bring back and pressure the government to look

at the public policy issues that need to be examined. Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm stands by OGC’s regulation and says public policy is in place. “We’ve got OGA [Oil and Gas Act] now,” said Pimm, the Act was created in 2010. “It addressed some issues that had to be ad-

dressed in the past,” such as landowners having a “few more” rights and a decrease in flaring.“As time moves forward, are we going to get all the issues dealt with? I don’t know if we’ll get all the issues dealt with, but cer-

tainly we have to keep working towards that goal and I think we’re doing a pretty good job of that.”One of the gaps Simpson and Hunting noted was around accumulative impact. “We’ve seen gaps in enforcement and compliance,”

said Huntington. “One of the biggest issues is there is no policy surrounding accumulative impact assessment … There is no plan-ning.”

Simpson went on to say that residents such as those in Farmington deal with this issue. “What they live with is multiple pipelines, multiple roads, multiple wells, they experience the cumulative impacts that are all coming on stream at the same time.”

But Pimm dismisses the idea that “there is no planning involved.” “I totally disagree with them on that point. There is tons of planning that happens,” said Pimm. He added the Ministry of Energy’s responsibility is to overlook development and make sure it is happening in way that is sustain-

able both to the environment and future of our province.In addition he said the OGC is a “world-renowned” regulator. “There are regulations that shows that you can only have one well

pad for a certain amount of land. It differs a little bit from oil to gas … So I think there is some good planning that has happened over the years.”

But Simpson made the argument that he’s not putting blame on the OGC, rather it’s lack of context around public policy. “I was pleased with the OGC in terms of their professionalism and movement that they’re making and I have to give them kudos. Those folks are taking their jobs seriously within the frame that they have,” said Simpson. “The question becomes is it the right regulatory framework because I think they’re doing the best that they can within that.”

Fracing quickly became a topic of discussion. Simpson said the conversation around this practice should not be on groundwater contamination or direct pollution to the aquifer,

because B.C. doesn’t shallow drill.“The debate in British Columbia is an accumulative impacts debate,” said Simpson. “It’s actually water usage [and] … as you grow

this industry you are fracturing the shale beds everywhere … Do we have the right emergency management systems?”Pimm’s view of fracing is quite different from Simpson’s, as he believes groundwater is the issue and water usage is not necessar-

ily of concern.The Sikanni Chief will flow 200 million cubic metres of water in highseason, said Pimm, and the

OGC only allows a maximum of 15 per cent for permits and temporary licences. The total amount of licences for the Peace River Regional District and Northern Rockers would amount to 50 million cubic metres of water, however Pimm said only four million is being used. To make a comparison, in 2009, Fort St. John used three million cubic metres of water according to Pimm.

Huntington and Simpson were in the Peace the week of Mar. 23.

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FEEDBACKBC Hydro response to letter of March 29, 2012

Dear Editor:For the past few months I have been asking Telus and

Yellow Pages YPG about the status of the local tele-phone phone books since I had not received the book at home or work.

Have you received your telephone book?With each inquiry to Telus or Yellow Pages I was

told the contracted distributor delivered all the books to the Peace area back in December. One person admit-ted there had been a small problem but that YPG was assured it had been corrected and all the books had been delivered. The following response is from an e-mail inquiry I made;

“I am not sure why you did not receive the Yellow Pages book for Peace River as they should have been delivered in December. Please call our distribution Centre at 1-800-268-5637. Choose option#1 to report

an incident.”Thank You, Multimedia Services Representative

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I called the 1 800 number and was again told all the books had been delivered back in December. Since I must have been missed she asked how many books I needed and what addresses I would like them sent to. She then arranged to have Canada Post parcel deliver them to me – received March 29 2012.

How many businesses have not received the telephone book? Remember advertisers in the yellow pages PAY to have their ads in the book. Those advertising rates are based on the books being in all the homes and busi-nesses in the area. If a business is paying anywhere from $50.00/month to upwards of $1000/month for a display ad and it is not reaching the market due to telephone

books not being distributed correctly – then it might be time to look at getting some refund or compensation for the lack of service. FYI – businesses now pay for having their information available on YPG internet site on top of these book rates in some cases anywhere from $65/month to upwards of $400/month!

So far not one person I have asked in Fort St John has received the telephone book. Have you?

To some the telephone book may seem like an anti-quated resource but to others it is still a necessary resource in their home or a backup resource at the office (especially when the power goes out.) With the help of a letter to the editor I am hoping that the general public will take the time to let Yellow Pages know what they think of their service (or lack thereof).

Thank youTheresa Mucci-Rodgers, Fort St. John BC

Where is my copy of the 2012 edition of the phone book ?

Dear Editor:Contrary to what was suggested in a recent letter, BC

Hydro gives great consideration to dam safety.Dams are constructed world-wide in all types of ter-

rain and geological settings. Each site is unique and every dam is specifically designed for the particular site conditions to ensure appropriate safety is maintained. BC Hydro manages the safety of its hydro facilities through a comprehensive dam safety management system and surveillance program. The W.A.C. Bennett Dam, for example, has one of the most sophisticated surveillance programs of any dam in the world.

BC Hydro’s rigorous dam safety program is based on provincial regulations, guidelines published by the Canadian Dam Association, and international best practice. BC Hydro keeps the condition of the dams under constant review. In addition, external dam safety reviews are carried out for all BC Hydro dams on a regular basis. BC Hydro also leads the scientific com-munity in reviews of, and updates to, the latest seismic and flood information for the province.

For Site C, BC Hydro’s technical work has included thorough geotechnical investigations over a number of years, resulting in upgrades to the historic project

design. For example, in the upgraded design, the dam, generating station and spillway are reinforced with a large concrete buttress to improve foundation stability and enhance seismic protection.

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By Alise MillsF i n a n c e Minister Jim Flaherty said the focus of his

2012 Budget was ‘long term prosperity for our country’, but after reading last Friday’s bylines, its apparent some Canadi-an commentators don’t see our country as anything more than competitive regions and disputes.

The bylines of the next day’s newspapers brought cries of discontent from the usual suspects mostly and not surprisingly from Central Canada. My suspicion is that those cries come from fear and quite rightfully so.

Budget 2012 was much more than a polite acknowledgment of the economic power British Columbia and Western Canada hold. It is clear that Canada’s economic health is now reliant on strong natural resource and manufacturing sectors here in Brit-ish Columbia and throughout the West.

This made me wonder...was Central Canada now only in name only? Just ‘central’ on a map to any observer? Ontario, who was once the economic and political engine of this coun-try, had become a ‘have-not’. In recent years, Ontario has been plagued by too many grand political gestures and deals with special interest groups all paid for by Ontario taxpayers while the response has been a dog and pony show meant to look like accountability by its leadership. Most concerning for Ontario and albeit-is out of the hands of any Canadian leader-is a de-pressed U.S. economy who until recently was seen to be a front runner in the race to a double-dip recession.

Generations of British Columbians could tell you stories from noon to night of how we watched as our economies stag-nated while Ontario’s zoomed along. British Columbia frozen out and on the side lines. Sadly, this could be said was a direct result of having Federal Governments who were incapable of disconnecting from the election cycle- the pandering of Ontario & Quebec votes long enough to understand the untapped re-sources and economic strength of BC and its people. Divide and conquer was the old way of doing politics and business in this country and thankfully that time seems to have come to an end.

There is no honour among gentleman (and women) in relish-ing in another man’s bad luck. So, it would be irresponsible for me to dance on Ontario’s rainy day and remiss in facts for me to not tip my hats to the economy that ‘floated’ BC for many years, but its worth noting the imbalance between the East and West is a political lesson very much ingrained in our souls and history.

Budget 2012 is as much a political statement as a blue print to where Canada will go to maximize our economy. The Federal Government is placing its bet on Western Canada’s economy, with a hawkish eye on British Columbia and the many opportu-nities its resources and people hold.

The 2012 federal budget should be welcomed news for all British Columbians. I can’t remember a time in my existence when a federal budget touched every region and sector in our province. From natural resources, to manufacturing, skilled la-bour, to research, innovation and technology, the 2012 budget hit the key economic questions facing our province.

Our beleaguered forestry sector saw the Federal Government demonstrate a renewed support for the industry and its work-ers with a $105 million investment for market development and research. This hopefully will encourage broader investment and ‘outside the box’ discussion at the provincial and local levels.

Shipbuilding--until recently an industry on life support--saw $5.2 billion in federal investment over 11 years to renew Can-ada’s Coast Guard fleet, $101 million over five years on a cash basis to restore and modernize Esquimalt’s Graving Dock and $27.3 million over two years to support divestiture of regional ports and continued support for federally owned ports.

If that doesn’t float your boat, then look towards BC’s mining

sector and the continuation of a temporary 15 per cent mineral exploration tax credit. The BC Mining Association states that this tax credit will help in expediting $140 billion in new invest-ment to the sector.

The Federal Government’s budget also promised a faster en-vironmental review process. This illustrates the Federal Gov-ernment’s understanding that British Columbia is limited by a very short window in maximizing our natural resources to maintain our competitive edge in the global markets. We are no longer the only suitors vying for the Asia Pacific and even if we were it would be negligent not to seek out new customers for our resources. We cannot be complacent.

Ten, 20 or 30 years debating one proposal is simply ridiculous and sends a message to the world British Columbia is incapable of a reasonable and measured response in the development of our natural resources. We are in fact then not open for business.

The changes to the environmental review process is good news for British Columbia. Those changes are not a direct aim at the opposition to Northern Gateway pipeline. Time doesn’t equate to sound environmental policy, time simply becomes a way for challengers to tie up the process. These changes serve both sides well.

In fact, those changes include more money for the review process by funding consultants/advisers for First Nations, who are in the majority of those opposed to such projects like North-ern Gateway. The budget also includes funding to support tech-nology for better tanker and pipeline safety, while providing more research funding for technology which supports other en-vironmental policies that protect our coastlines.

The federal budget doesn’t just hit the ‘go’ button on expan-sion of these sectors, it offers a path to get there. Political and corporate leadership cannot accomplish this without one main component--the skilled worker. Labour shortages are a concern which has been at the forefront of meetings between Western Canadian Premiers who see this as one of the biggest impedi-ments to reaching our full potential. BC simply doesn’t have enough skilled workers to see us through and immigration is a tool to help us address this need.

Budget 2012 takes a solid step in addressing this shortage through the refunding of up to $130 million to federal skilled workers who applied to come to Canada before 2008. This will work two ways to benefit Canada and British Columbia: it will rid the backlog of roughly 300,000 new applicants and ensure skilled newcomers actually meet current labour market needs.

There’s not doubt British Columbia is the beneficiary of this budget. The 2012 budget has the right blend of optimism and balance. Through key initiatives the budget shows the federal government has listened to British Columbia and responded through measured policy. Through good governance and well-balanced economic and environmental policy; funding and re-sources for First Nations; we will be able to broaden engage-ment and ensure the entire country can and will benefit from British Columbia and we will be happy to take that leadership on. (Finally)

Alise Mills is a political commentator who appears regu-larly on CKNW, CFAX and CTV. She is a public affairs con-sultant based in BC.

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formed last Saturday into the glittery party city of Las Vegas, NV thanks to the approximately 160 skaters of the Mile 0 Figure Skating Club and countless volunteers.

‘Welcome to Vegas’ was the theme of this year’s annual skat-ing carnival. The carnival showcased skaters’ talents, and is used each year to end the skating season.

“This is the way that we end our season, so as of March 31 the regular skating season is concluded, and we end our season every year with a carnival that showcases all of our skills,” said Kim Hughes-Brinsky, Publicity for the Mile 0 Figure Skating Club.

Skaters have been working for a month learning their routines, and club executives have been working for much longer doing the legwork of the show like preparing costumes and props.

“It is a great family event, sometimes we need to have those different platforms where you can bring our whole family and this is definitely one of them, great music, and amazing cos-

tumes. It’s Vegas so there’s lots of glitz and glam and lots of colour, and there’s a strong dedication to have some really good props, and every year we do a really good job of making the arena look pretty different, so it is a really fun event for all ages for sure,” Hughes-Brinsky said.

The carnival is just one of many fundraisers the club hosts each year, they also fundraise by selling Purdy’s chocolates, selling Rotary’s Mega Lottery tickets, collect bottles, and they have sold Gold Canyon candles in the past. This year parents of skaters worked with Ovations, the catering company at the Encana Events Centre, selling food and drink in the conces-sions; the club received a portion of what they sold.

“It’s really the only one that we do that’s on the backs of parents, whereas all of the other fundraisers we definitely pull our skaters in cause it’s their commitment, but this is one where parents are driving it,” Hughes-Brinsky said.

Fundraising generally goes towards ice fees, but sometimes the club will host special fundraisers to help their synchro-nized skating teams travel to competitions. The money raised at their year-end carnival was for ice fees, the club’s single biggest expense, as figure skaters can been seen at the rink every day of the week.

“The primary one is our ice fees, to pay the City of Dawson Creek for ice fees…When we think about our expenses are number one expense is ice, no question…even though we’re non-profit of course we still pay the youth rate for ice, and so we use a lot of ice,” said Hughes-Brinsky.

The club has been in the community for decades and is ran through a volunteer Board of Directors. They teach skaters of all ages and skill level, from little CanSkate learners to senior level skaters.

Jill Earl photoThis skater channels Michael Jackson in a performance to ‘Beat It.’

Jill Earl photoThese skaters dressed as card dealers know when to hold them, fold them, and skate away.

Jill Earl photoIn keeping with the theme of songs about Las Vegas, this skater performs to Katy Perry’s ‘Waking up in Vegas.’

Jill Earl photoSkating to ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ may seem off topic, but a stage performance of The Lion King was brought to Vegas.

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By Kyla CorpuzFORT ST. JOHN – When Suzanne and Brad Bueckert took

their two-and-a-half-year-old son, Adrian, to the grocery store to get a jug of milk, temper tantrums flared, and it wasn’t just a case of the ‘terrible twos’.

“He beat you up and lost it,” said Suzanne. It got to the point where they decided to keep him at home instead of risking a screaming fit in public. Finally, they put the blame on them-selves. “Me and Brad were like, we’re bad parents.”

The day came when Suzanne’s brother-in-law encouraged them to get him assessed; and at the age of three, Adrian was diagnosed with autism.

“He needs to know what’s going on in his day and now we got it worked out. Not everyday needs to be the same. But at that

time we didn’t know what his problem was.”This seems to be the case of many parents, whose child is

autistic, and who aren’t aware of the signs of autism. To raise the profile of this diagnosis, Fort St. John city council

proclaimed April 2012, Autism Awareness Month. “People need to be aware of what autism is about,” said

Suzanne. “It’s not a bad thing to get your kid assessed and labeled with autism because you can get more help.”

She added it’s best to get them diagnosed before six because

the opportunities for assistance is more available, such as ser-vices by the Child Development Centre. CDC assists children with different forms of disability and their families before they enter the school district.

Michael Lewis, president of Autism Society of BC and Autism Society of Canada, agrees.

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By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- Last Saturday marked the kick off to the

Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, with their 27th An-nual Pancake Breakfast at the Co-op mall.

The breakfast served from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. included pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, oranges, coffee, and tea. The Co-op donated food, and all the money raised is a donation to Relay for Life.

Marie Scheck, a Canadian Cancer Society volunteer, was the relay coordinator for three years until she stepped down last year. Scheck says that the pancake breakfast has become a tradi-tion in the community and that the fundraiser usually brings in approximately $3,000.

“It’s a good fundraiser, it’s a good way to kick off the start of the relay too because the teams get up and moving and register-ing and that. We have 15 teams registered now, which is more then we usually have,” Scheck said.

The Co-op started the breakfast 27 years ago when one of their board members, Joyce Armstrong, who was also the Daw-son Creek Unit President for the Canadian Cancer Society, was diagnosed with cancer. The Co-op hosted the breakfast in sup-port of Armstrong and has been doing it ever since.

“I think it’s just out of the good will of doing it because it’s for a good cause and there’s a lot of people in this town with cancer and they’re behind it and they look for-ward to it every year. We have people making donations of eight dollars or more with their left over change, just throwing it in and saying put it towards Canadian Cancer Society, so it’s not just the breakfast it’s actual support for the Cancer Society,” said Co-op cafeteria Manager, Sharon Hahn, on why the Co-op has contin-ued the breakfast.

Other then two kitchen staff, a ca-shier, and a manager, the breakfast

relies on volunteers to serve the breakfast, wash dishes, and clean tables.

“We like to see dignitaries because it’s exposure for them and for us and the Cancer Society, and they love doing it,” said 18-year Canadian Cancer Society volunteer, Delores Pardowski.

Local representatives, MLA and Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom, Coun. Cheryl Shuman, Coun. Duncan Malkinson, and Coun. Shaely Wilbur were present to serve food and clear dishes.

Lekstrom has been a volunteer with the Society since he was on Dawson Creek City Council and tries to make it to their events when his busy schedules allows.

“Any time that I can be of assistance, I make every effort to do that...I’ve been com-ing down and participating at this function for I don’t know how many years, it goes back to when I was on council, and cancer touches all of us, it’s certainly touched my family, I lost my dad when I was a young boy and anything we can do to certainly bring awareness and the work that the Canadian Cancer Society does on our behalf,” said Lekstrom.

The break-fast has be-come a tradi-

tion for some that support it every year.“Everybody looks forward to it, they want to help in some

way and we just need to announce when the breakfast is and everybody wants to come,” said Pardowski.

This year the Relay for Life is being held at the Walter Wright Pioneer Village on June 9, the theme this year is ‘celebrating the years of the pioneers.’ Last year’s relay raised over $96,000, and money raised supports cancer research.

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By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – Customers who use cash cards purchased

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Consumer Protection BC alleges that Cash Store has been charging customers more than the legal cap amount of $23 on $100-loans, and while Cash Store disagrees, CPBC has ordered them to refund their customers the over-paid amount.

“Payday loan consumers cannot be charged extra for cash cards, that is the law,” said Manjit Bains, vice president of cor-porate relations, Consumer Protection BC in a press release. “This decision sends a clear message to the industry and to con-sumers that consumers must never have to pay more than $23 for every $100 borrowed.”

However, senior vice president of Cash Store Michael Thomp-son said cash cards are sold through a third party, Direct Cash Bank and are made available at Cash Store or Instaloans.

“We pointed out to Consumer Protection BC that we do not in fact issue cash cards,” said Thompson. “Cash cards for custom-ers can be purchased through our branches, are sold to them by DC Bank—which is not affiliated or connected to our company in any way.”

Thompson said the fees charged by DC Bank range from $9.95 to $17.99.

“There’s a rate cap of $23 on a loan, and the fees that we charge for the cards, or that, Direct Cash charges for the cards has nothing to do with the loan,” said Thompson. “They’re a separate service that a customer may purchase—if they like—when they get a loan. But they purchase those from the bank; they don’t purchase them from us.”

Thompson said this argument was used during their recon-sideration when CPBC originally filed the compliance order in November 2010.

However, CPBC stands their ground that Cash Store contin-ues to make unlawful charges and has ordered them to refund all customers within 90 days and 120 days to provide proof of reimbursement.

While Thompson said Cash Store will stick to their guns, they have yet to decide if they will bring the matter to the Supreme Court of British Columbia for an appeal. “I can’t really comment on what our next steps might be until we have had an opportu-nity to review the whole thing.”

The investigation was launched as a result of the industry was formally regulated in B.C. in 2009. “This dispute relates to new rules that came into place at that time.”

Thompson believes this issue will sort itself out over time as he said the company views it as a “legitimate technical dispute.”

As for Instaloan and Cash Store cos-tumers, Thompson assures that his cli-entele shouldn’t be worried.

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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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Dawson Creek Literacy Now: Being prepared for the futureBy Michele Mobley ~ Literacy Outreach Coordinator Most of us have heard that the first five years can be a

child’s most important in terms of emotional, social, cognitive and physical development. Make sure that the children close to you are ready for the challenges of school by spending quality time with them. Encourage children to play, use their imaginations and explore the world around them! Just 15 minutes a day reading together not only gives

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This year marks the anniversary of an event that has happened 40 consecutive years in our town. Not only remarkable is the longevity of the CKNL Trade Show but also the growth. From a 30 exhibitor show in 1973 to over 250 exhibitors today it is an event which brings the community out of hiding at the end of every winter and one at which you can’t walk 5 steps without seeing a familiar face. I am very excited at the prospect of be-ing at the helm of this wonderful event that Gene has built. My family and I have been in Fort St John for 9 years and have come to love the community. The trade show is a tradition in town and one that I am proud to have been a part of for these past 9 years. Gene has done a remarkable job with the show and I am looking forward to continuing his tradition for many more years to come!

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Drive north on 86th street and you will come to our door.

Call us at 250-785-9995 or visit us online at FortStJohnLinks.com

Purchase Your 2012 Membership at the Fort St. John Trade Show at Booth #79

and Your name will go into our draw for a chance to win a R11 Taylor Made Driver, Putters, Golf Bags, Shirts and Hats.

Family Friendly, junior players welcome, parent child tournament held each summer. One of the top Junior programs in the province, running through the summer holidays.

Men’s league and open ladies night held each week.

Best Prices for Golfing in the Area. Second Nine is still just $10.00.

For first time members we are

offering a; Spouse free membership, at the trade show only, a savings of

over $400.00. Sweet deal.

Returning adult members Trade show special, Receive a

$100.00 club house credit. (first paying

adult member)

Returning senior members Trade

show special, Receive a $70.00 club house credit. (first paying

adult member)

We are just a short walk from the City walking trail if you need a quick break when you’re out for a walk

Full service facility, with power cars, rental clubs, practice putting green, chipping green and practice area,

beautiful bent grass putting greens.

Fully stocked pro shop with equipment for all levels of players. Very low prices on entry level sets just right for beginner and

intermediate players. We carry shoes, clothing, hats, and clubs at all prices and have a friendly knowledgeable staff.

Public welcome3 flat screen tv’s, concession and lounge, a great spot to meet your friends for lunch.

You can sit out in the sunshine on our glassed in deck and enjoy the view.

Where have forty years gone? It seems like it was just yesterday when we got started. But then, when I think back to that first CKNL Fort St John Trade Show I was 28 years old. Today, at 68 years of age, I re-alize the clock and the calendar don`t lie and my involvement with the trade shows all those 40 years is coming to an end.

As I look back, I feel a sense of accomplishment. But I fully realize it wasn`t just me who made the trade show hap-pen. Actually, a good portion of this supplement is devoted to the people who are the backbone of the show over these past 4 decades. It has always been a team effort, al-ways revolving around the personnel at CKNL Radio which eventually became the Bear FM and other individuals in the community.

I have been involved with the trade show since its inception. As manager of CKNL in 1973, we started the trade show in the ball-room of the Alexander Mackenzie Inn now the Stonebridge hotel. We had about 30 exhibi-tors and about a thousand people came out for the weekend show. We thought at the time, it just doesn`t get any better than that. How could it possibly get any bigger. But bigger it did get. We moved the following year to the North Peace Rec Centre, and then outgrew that building, and left for the Curling Rink and the Kids Arena, and worked that configuration for a good number of years before also bringing in the North Peace Rec Centre again, to make for a three building show plus outdoor space. It con-tinued that way until 2010 when the massive Pomeroy Sport Centre opened, and we moved everything under one roof. And that’s the way it stands today, forty years later, with definitely

the biggest trade show ever. We have close to 300 exhibits, attractions, displays, and activi-ties. Most of all the space on the two levels of the Pomeroy Sport Centre is being used. A fitting way to call it a day.

After forty years of involve-ment, I am passing on the baton to Christina Hogarth, a bright and capable individual who has been assisting me these past two years, and who has been involved with the Trade Show in one capacity or an-other for the past nine years.

Christina is a former sales manager with As-tral Media and still works three days a week as a sales executive in order to spend more time with her family. She will take on the manage-ment role going forward.

Christina and I will be circulating throughout the weekend at the Trade Show and we hope you will like what we have put together for you this year.More booth exhibits than ever before, a spectacular Safari Jeff Human Nature Exhibit made possible by Spectra Energy, and lots of other attractions and activities, and numerous door prizes all chronicled in this supplement put out by the Northeast News.

As this is my last year of management, I want to close by thanking the dozens and dozens of people who have helped put this show on over the years. Many of them are acknowledged in this supplement. I want to thank the hundreds if not thousands of exhibitors who booked space with us over the past 40 years of shows. And needless to say, I want to thank the thou-sands if not tens of thousands who have come to see the show since its inception 40 years ago. I sincerely hope you will keep on coming.

Welcome to the show:THE 40TH ANNUAL CKNL TRADE SHOW

Show ManagerGene Daniel

Associate Producer

Christina Hogarth

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40th AnnuAl CKnl trAde Show

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5 Star Training Program 111A&W Restaurant F-1A-1 Marketing 105A-1 Orthotics 105A Buyers Choice Home Inspections 13Accent Dental 22Adventure Aviation Inc 33Alaska Avenue Dental Clinic 222Alaska Highway Art 110All West Glass 235Alpine Glass 129ALS Environmental 257Apex Creation Trading Ltd 19,20Apollo Avenue Sunglasses and Watches 215Anthony Swan MGT 213Arbonne International 278Arctic Spas 123Around The Block 144Astral Media (Draw Barrels) 268 & 269Bank of Montreal PBargains Galore 59BC Hydro 281+282BC Oil and Gas Commission 308BC Senior Games Society Zone 12 7BC Timber Sales 77Beck Enterprises 126Blind Bay Resort 219Bodo Peace Region 143Bonnie’s Accessories 133Branch Corner Supply 224Bra’s for Cancer 221Bruce Martin and Associates 206Budget Blinds 275C.S.T. Consultants Inc 28C&V Trailer Sales 101+102Cal-Gas Inc 210Camp Sagitowa 119Canadian Cancer Society 233Canadian Elite Carpet Cleaning 307Canwest Group Benefits Inc 262+261CC Enterprise 250-252Central Emporium 141+142Century 21 Realty- Kevin Pearson 40Chealsea’s Hair Studio and Spa 146Christian Life School 46Clean Cuts/ Rada Cutlery 72CIBC 246Cisternas Gloria KCity of Fort St John 108Conservative Party of Canada 204Costco 70+71Cradling Hands Duala Services NCrafty Folks 249Creative Iron Wrold and Design Ltd 66+67Custom Creations 239D.R. Jackle Construction & Stoneworks ODakshas Gourmet Spices 25Dandelions & Mudpies A

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Deesta Hair Design Ltd 140District of Taylor 106District of Tumbler Ridge 258Double R Repairs 309+310Eco-Web Ecological Consulting 237Epicure Selections- Kimberly Janzen 272Epicure Selections- Nadine Kam 51Emerge Design 264Employment Connections 220Energetic Concrete 120Energetic Roller Derby Association 241Enform 256Enviro Home Inc 113Exova 254Eye Candy Beauty and Honey Bees 23+24Factory Direct Deerskin Glove Outlet 121Fairway Divorce Solutions EFamily Friendly Community 240Family Image Photography 82Fantasy Gift Land 200-202Fifth Avenue Collection 84Fisher King Charters 65First On-Site Cleaning 37Focus Corporation 232Fort St John Associtation for Community Living 230Fort St John Oilfield Christian Fellowship HFort St John Co-Op 283+284Fort St John Curling Club 266Fort St John Hospital Auxilary 35Fort St John Links Golf Course 79Fort St John Public Library 303Fort St John Sunrise Rotary 64A+BFreedom 55 Financial 225Galaxy Broadband Communications 247Gas Liquids Engeneering 255Global Wealth Trade 78Gold Canyon Candles 26Goodness of Garlic 21Gorcomb Industries DGramma’s Attic 45Graph-X 131+132Great North Creations/Aurora Dawn Photography 105+130AGuideons 15Hair Bin 42Hans on Mechanical Services Ltd 53Harley Davidson of Prince George 124Help for Hormones with Maxx Alive JHolmes Radiator FUN ZONEHotsy Cleaning Systems 69Independent Plumbing and Heating Supplies 267Investors Group 60It Works! FJuice Plust 205Kid’s Music CD’s 32Knowledge First Financial 83

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Lakepoint Golf and Country Club 245LB Contracting 103Lesser Slave Lake Regional Tourism 236Lia Sophia RLily Silk Art 10Linwood Homes Ltd 229Lobanow Contracting Ltd 222ALynn Photots 253Lynette Forest Photography 12Mannaware Cookware 130Masterpiece Framing / Charnwood Creations 244McElhanney Land Surveys Ltd 107MC Rehabilitation and Wellness 49+49Mediskin 263Michaud Toys 62+63Micky’s Minis OUTSIDEMighty Peace Tourism 279Millenuim Marketing Inc 136+137Miller Concrete and Design 52Molly Maid 280Music Nation Direct Ltd 259+260Nagel Notions and Promotions 114Natures Best Landscape Products 57+58Nick’s Nuts F-4Nikken 85North East Native Advancing Society 243North Peace Justice Society 248North Peace Pregnancy Care Center CNorth Peace Savings & Credit Union 276+277North Peace Search and Rescue 75Northern Auto Electric Ltd 125Northern Environmental Action Team 207,208,209Nothern Health 301Nothern Lights College 6Northern Outdoor Energy Systems Ltd 104Northern Rockies Lodge 18Northern Therapeutics 122Norwex Enviro Products 5Ocean Sales 11,17,44,100,117,118,135Ocean Star Charters 27Organo Gold 29Overhead Door 138Pacesetter Enterprises 16Paragon Performance Training 302Paramount Safe Work Systems 226Party Lite Gifts Ltd GPassion Parties 30Pats Auto Bumper to Bumper 148Peace Country Duct Cleaning 306Peace Country Meats F-3Peace Country Toyota 149+150Peace Valley Environmental Association 73Pictures by Jaime 54+55Plasti-Flab 74

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Prarie Coast Equpiment 115+116Pride Magnets 231Princess House Canada 223Proargi-9 QQuality Inn Northern Grand 9Rainbow Holdings Canada Ltd 36RCMP Recruting LRecylce- It Resource Recovery 38+39Renapur Holdings Canada Ltd 274Rentco Equipment 127+128Roxanne’s Interior Design 68Ruff 2 Riches MRustico Log Structures & Rhino Tuff Industrial 139Sanjel Corporation 147SCA Blueberry Ministry Center & Bible Camp FUN ZONEScentsy 14Scrumage Girls 305Serenity Spa 47Signature Homestyles ISilverstone Heating and Construction 304St John Ambulance 81Stella & Dot Independant Stylist 4Student Works Painting 273Superior Propane 76Sunrise Radio 61Swiss Style Nuts 43Systems by Trail 227+228Teck Coal 238Temptations 1+2Teryl’s Icecream 86Terrace Sport Fishing Adventure 300Thelma’s Goodies 3The Kings Valley Christian Camp 203The Original Basket Boutique BThe Pillow Nook 8The Scottish Shoppe 112The Show Sports Memorabelia 212Titanuim Exclusive Cookware 216Today’s Techniques 211Trail Blazin Power 151-154Trophy Cup Ltd 222BTwin Anchors Houseboat 270UA Piping Industry Collage of BC 41Ultimate Relaxation 234Under the Yoga Tree 265Unforgetable Memories 145Vertical Building Solutions 80Versa Frame Inc 242Watkins 64Wee Piggies and Paws (Organo) 56Weigert Enterprises Ltd 109Westfood Co-op F-2Winton Global Homes 34Woodland Timbr Mart 134Youth Bowling/ Fort St John 5 Pin Association 31Yummy Donuts F-5

40th AnnuAl CKnl trAde Show

Booth NumBers

A SPECIAL SALUTE

A SPECIAL SALUTE

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A Look Back at 40 Years of Trade Show History

A great number of people have been involved in helping put the Trade Show on over the past four decades. One per-son who clearly stands out, is Paul Hawkes. For the first 32 years of the trade show, Paul was involved in every one of them. His involvement and his contribution are legend-ary. He worked at CKNL, and he took the same passion he had for radio and put it toward the show. He worked side by side with Gene Daniel and the other radio station managers who worked the show doing everything from selling booth space, to helping in the setup of the show, and working in the

accounting room. On his retirement from the Trade Show, Paul was honoured with a special presentation for his long service and dedication to the show. Unfortunately, Paul passed away in December 2010 but his contributions for those first 32 years will never be forgotten.

Another person who spent many years helping at the Trade Show was Arlene Goodkey. Arlene, who looked after the admin-istration for CKNL worked the Trade Show in the accounting end from 1973 until 1999. In her quiet efficient way, she made sure everything balanced out working long hours to make sure the job was done and done properly. And from the broadcasting

end, and even help-ing out at the door from time to time, is another familiar face, who is still in-volved. Joe Stevens joined CKNL Radio in 1983, and has been at every trade show since working the live radio broadcasts and pitching in wher-ever help is needed.

A special salute and thank you to these veterans.

Paul Hawkes

Arlene GoodkeyJoe Stevens

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Last year`s show stopper is back…only with a bigger house-boat. This year, Twin Anchors Houseboats is displaying their 60 foot Cruise Craft II outdoors in front of the Pomeroy Sports Centre. This houseboat is almost twice as big as the houseboat on display last year. It has all the amenities you would ever want, and it is the very same style boat that someone at the trade show will be lucky enough to vacation on if his or her name is drawn on Sunday, April 15th at the close of the show. Twin Anchors has once again made available as the major door prize, seven nights aboard this luxurious Cruise Craft II…a 15 sleeper houseboat on the Shus-wap Lakes. The winner can vacation any time except long weekends between May l and October 31/12. The houseboat has a fully equipped galley, 3 staterooms, 2 bathrooms, a resi-dential range, 2 refrigerators, dishwasher, microwave, clothes dryer, home entertainment system that has CD stereo, TV and

DVD, VHF communication, propane, propane BBQ, fireplace, hot tub and bridge deck command centre. Anyone 19 and over who purchases an admission,

gets a chance to win this major door prized with a value

of over $5000.00. It will be drawn at 4:30 PM on April 15th at the Draw

Barrel site, at the Astral Media Booth on the 2nd level of the

Pomeroy Sports Centre. The public is cordially invited to walk

through the cruiser, and also visit with Twin Anchors at their booth location right next to Astral Media-Sun FM and the Bear, 2nd level.

Twin Anchors is back at the 40th Annual Trade Show

Back again, helping keep the Food Court area clean, is the team from Stage North. This non profit society group, worked the food court last year doing a masterful job in making sure the tables were kept clean, the garbage was removed and the area stayed inviting for the patrons.

For their help, the Stage North Theatre Society is given an honorarium and that helps the Society for their Theatre Summer School in Fort St John scheduled for July 30 to August 11/12.

The next Stage north production is “Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad” by Michael Melski and directed by Dallas Ashdown at the NPCC April 26, 27 and 28. The final show of the season is “Death and the Maiden” by Ariel Dorfman and directed by Rob Laventure on May 3, 4 and 5. Tickets are now available online at tickets.npcc.bc.ca or at the NPCC box office.

Founded in 1977, Stage North was first developed through Northern Lights College by Theatre instructor Brian Paisley. The organization is dedicated to providing quality local theatre for the community, educational theatre workshops for all ages and introductory experiences in acting and learning opportuni-ties in backstage theatre techniques for youths. New members are always welcome…no experience necessary. Check out www.stagenorth.ca.

Stage North back to help out

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Bra’s for Cancerwill be at the Trade Show

Stop by Booth #221 with Your Old Bra’s to Donate for this Cause!

For more information email Lehmann at kaitlyn_lehmann@hotmail.com. Bras can be sent to Box 105 Tumbler Ridge B.C., V0C 2W0

In the past 39 years, there have been many excellent booth displays. …exhibits showing lots of creativity and originality. As a matter of fact, three business firms have won special meritorious awards for their consistent out-standing displays. They are Trail Blazin` Power, Roxanne`s Interiors, and Systems by Trail.

Last year, the top three booth awards went to the following. Rustico Log Homes/ Nature`s Best Landscape Products had a spectacular display featuring a structure built of logs by the Rustico folks and exceptional landscaping by Nature`s Best who painstak-ingly worked many hours to create a booth that wowed the judges and public alike. These

two firms are back again this year. Rusti-co log Homes is in booth 139 and Natures Best Landscape Products is in booths 57 and 58. The Lido Theatre and Deere John hooked up last year and presented a dazzling display that spoke volumes of what they do. An added bonus was Deere John performing from time to time last year at the booth to the delight of country music fans. Sunrise Radio completed the top three displays last year with effective use of yellow balloons and other eye catching material that effectively stated who they are. Sunrise Radio will be back again this year in booth number 61.

Who will be the top three award winners this year? Come to the show and find out.

The Best Booth Awards at last year’s CKNL Trade Show

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Amanda Syryda from Grande Prairie is a hoop dancer and instructor supreme and you`ll see her demonstrate her hooping and teaching folks how to hoop, in the Family Fun Zone area of the 2nd level.

Amanda is a self taught hoop dancer who started hooping just three years ago, but has mastered this art to the point she can do dazzling demonstrations as well as teach others how to hoop. In 2010, Amanda started teaching classes and workshops in Grande Prairie and continues to be in demand for high profile events like the Arctic Winter Games and Festival of Trees in Grande Prairie and the North Country Fair. She has now expanded her performances into Edmonton and now Fort St. John, at the 40th Annual CKNL Trade Show.

Amanda`s performance times are April 13th at 7 and 8 PM, April 14th at Noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM and 7 PM. And on April 15th at noon, 1 PM, and 2 PM.

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CAMP SAGITAWA CLIMBING WALLA familiar sight at the CKNL Trade Shows over the past few years has been the 20 foot rock climbing wall that Camp Sagitawa brings in. Since it stands high and proud, it really is an impressive display, and is used non stop by people of all ages who like to try their hand at climbing the wall. What a view of the show from the top of the wall. The Camp Sagitawa Climbing Wall is located in booth 119 on the first level.

BLUEBERRY MINISTRY INFLATABLE SLIDEAnother attraction that stands out is the 12 foot high Blueberry Ministry Slide on the 2nd level in the family fun zone. This slide has thrilled many youngsters for years at the trade show. George Loney, director of the SCA Blueberry ministry and Bible Camp says last year some one thousand youngsters used the slide. He`s looking forward to another good turnout this year.

IN THE ZONE PARTY RENTALSJustin Elliott of In the Zone Party Rentals from Grande Prairie always brings in some of the most amazing bouncers and inflatables, and really out did himself last year when he brought in Laser Tag. What a hit that was. The 16 hundred square feet of play area was constantly busy with young and old alike and the good news is that he`s bringing it back again. His contingent of play things will keep families busy for hours. See it all inb the Family Fun Zone, 2nd level.

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Join us at Booth #266 For:• Wii Curling

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Plus Come Talk to us about Next Season & Let Us Know Any Suggestions for another Successful Year

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The 40th Annual CKNL Trade Show

April 13, 14, 15Pomeroy Sport Centre

Come see Cooper the Bear

at Booth #283 & #284

This exhibit will be an extraordinary adventure in learning and is guaranteed to be a real crowd pleaser. Thanks to Spectre Energy, Trade Show organizers are able to bring in “Safari Jeff`s Human Nature Exhibit. It is an educational and interactive exhibit for the whole family to discover. There is an array of fascinating sights and activities for all ages to enjoy again and again.

Within the exhibit there`s the “Bone Zone” which is a fully interactive dinosaur bone dig table. There`s a colouring station offering different activities to exploring visitors artistic side. And there are numerous displays of insects and reptiles punctuated by special performance by Wrangler Elisa who will bring out an assortment of live reptiles at certain times of the day.

The brilliant informative displays and activity stations are open throughout the entire trade show. The special performances with the live reptiles take place as follows:

Friday, April 13th 7 PMSaturday, April 14th 11 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM

Sunday, April 15th 1 PM and 3 PM

Spectre Energy`s “Safari Jeff`s Human Nature Exhibit” is located on the 2nd level of the Pomeroy Sports Centre.

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40th Annual CKNL Trade ShowFriday, April 13th 7 PM

Saturday, April 14th 11 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PMSunday, April 15th 1 PM and 3 PM

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Stop In & See Us at The Fort St. John Trade Show Booths 151-154

Come see us at Booth # 123 on the Main Floor

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Come see us at Booth # 123 on the Main Floor

Come see us at Booth # 123 on the Main Floor

Rainbow is no stranger to the CKNL Trade Shows. She`s made numerous appearances over the years, and delights her audiences with her clowning antics and great facepaint-ing abilities. Rainbow considers herself a family friendly entertainer. She began her career in 1992 and has taken training at the Medicine Hat College Clown Camp to hone her skills and has also taken course in Edmonton, Calgary and Penticton from trainers who are world renowned professional clowns. It has now reached the point, where Rainbow is teaching clown workshops to adults and children.In Rainbow`s words “I really focus on my character and think of how my character would think and react to given situations or comic opportunities.” She says, “its an awesome thrill to see a child light up when they see Rainbow the Clown”. Rainbow has been serving the peace Region and beyond for more than twenty years.

Rainbow will be on hand April 14th and 15th, in the Family Fun Zone on the 2nd level and will have

special facepainting times:April 14th from 12 to 2 PM, and again from 3 to 5 PM.

And on April 15th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, and again from 1 PM to 2:30 PM.

Rainbow the Clown is set to make her return to Trade Show

Check out Northern Splatter’s Shooting Gallery on the 2nd floor -brand new to the Show this year! It’s just 5 dollars to enter the

shooting gallery where you can test out the latest Paintball Guns AND be entered to win the Complete Players Pack, including Gun,

Tank, Hopper, Mask and Paint, valued at 400 dollars! Everything you need to play paintball!

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Come See the Great Root Bear!

Congratulations Gene on40 Years of Great Service!

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• Kim Burton for the cake• Karen Bahm, K&W Cafe for Catering

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Stop in and See Us at the Fort St. John Trade Show at Booth #127 & 128

40 Years in Fort St. John - Thank You to All The Staff,

Jack Ryder - Central Displays Show Contractors

Donnie Levac & Nyomi FosterAccounting Personnel

Sheldon White - Central Displays Show Contractors Andrea Brooks - Registration

Jeanette Johston & Family - Box Office Personnel

Cynthia & Mark Lanovaz - Box Office Personnel Laurie, Ann & John Mast - Registration & Logistics

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NEW STARS OF THE PEACE

Do YOU have TALENT? Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, play

in a band, juggle, do standup comedy, tell stories, lead cheers, major in gymnastics?

It is YOUR time to SHINE!Enter the First annual “New Stars of the Peace” competition. First level auditions begin April 28

in Grande Prairie with weekly eliminations. Final 8 Gala Showdown May 26th. Fee is only $20.00

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DEADLINE APRIL 20Call 780-897-9200 today or get your registration

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Follow your Nose!See you there

and the People Behind the Scenes of the Trade Show

Astral Media Management - Shaun Briltz - Brand Director, Amy Atkins - Sales Manager and Terry Sheperd - General Manager

Cheryl Desbigarre & Emile Desbigarre - Door Attendants

Sheryl Jackubowski, Claude Renaude, Roger Ness - Parking Attendants.

Missing from Photo is Tina Tompkins

Mary Daniel - Registration Molly Stark - Registration Desk

A special recognition of the people who make

the show possible. The pictures on pages B13 & B14 are the people who make the show possible. They are the people behind

the scenes. In many cases, these people have been involved for the past decade or more. Thank you to them and ev-

eryone who has been a part of the suc-cess of the CKNL Trade Show as we

enter into the 40th Year of this amazing show here in Fort St. John

~ Gene

Cheryl Hodges, 780-897-0834 from Grande Prairie, Ab - email cherhodges@hotmail.comMonica Taylor, 780-354-3168 from Beaverlodge, Ab - email joshuat4@xplornet.com

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ON SITE ATM AT THE TRADE SHOWOne of the most requested items at last year`s trade show

was “Is there an ATM on site?” Unfortunately there was not. However this year, 2011 Trade Show organizers are happy to report they took note and have responded with an on-site ATM on the first level of the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Exact location will be highlited with signage and will be readily accessible.

ON SITE SECURITYSecurity is taken seriously at the Trade Show. That’s why

Trade Show organizers always hire Code 3 Security. For the last seven years, this professional security firm has provided top notch service not only during the show hours but overnight in the building security. Their work is invaluable and many thanks go out for their exemplary service over the years.

PARK PROPERLY AND RESPONSIBLYThe city of Fort St John has gone to great lengths to maxi-

mize the amount of parking stalls that are available at the park-

ing lots in the front and the back of the Pomeroy Sport Centre including a good number of specially marked handicapped spaces. Along with space by the Kids Arena, and on both sides of the north Peace Arena, there is space for a thousand or so ve-hicles. But even with all that parking, at the height of the trade show there can be con-gestion. That is why Trade Show organizers suggest tak-ing public transit which goes right by and stops right at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.

Of course it goes without saying, DO NOT PARK on the roadway around the Pome-roy Sport Centre. This is a fire lane and no parking signs will

be posted and this area will be monitored and vehicles will be towed. Also, please have consideration for the neighbours of the Pomeroy Sport Centre and avoid parking in their lots.

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I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional and a nancial consultant with Investors Group. I am a “born and raised local girl” who understands the economies of

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Denean Arntson, CFPFinancial Consultant#233, 10704 97 Ave.Fort St. John, BC V1J 6L7Ph: 250-785-4312 Fax: 250-785-2344Email: denean.arntson@investorsgroup.comRRSPS • INVESTMENTS • INSURANCE • RESPS • MORTGAGESTM Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. Mortgage products are off ered through I.G. Investment Management Ltd., Investors Group Trust Co. Ltd. is a trust company licensed to lend money in all jurisdictions in Canada. Clients with mortgage inquiries will be referred to an Investors Group Mortgage Planning Specialist. Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company.

Denean Arntson, CFPFinancial Consultant

9319 - 100 AvenueFort St. John, BC V1J 1X8

Ph: 250-785-4312 Fax: 250-785-2344Email: denean.arntson@investorsgroup.com

RRSPS • INVESTMENTS • INSURANCE • RESPS • MORTGAGES

TM Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. Mortgage products are offered through I.G. Investment Management Ltd., Investors Group Trust Co. Ltd. is a trust company licensed to lend money in all jurisdictions in Canada. Clients with mortgage inquiries will be referred to an Investors Group Mortgage Planning Special-ist. Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company.

<RD Name>, Regional Director at our <Location> office, is pleasedto congratulate <Full Name>, <Title> in attaining their CertifiedFinancial Planner designation from the Financial PlannersStandards Council.

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Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. (in Quebec, a financial services firm). TMTrademarks owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations.

<RD Name>, Regional Director at our <Location> office,is pleased to congratulate <Full Name>, <Title> inattaining their Certified Financial Planner designationfrom the Financial Planners Standards Council.

Throughout Canada, the CFP designation is recognizedas a mark of quality and professional integrity. To gainthis designation, <Full Name>, <Title> achieved a highlevel of specialized knowledge in financial, insuranceand tax planning, designed to ensure the best possibleclient service is provided.

Investors Group is one of the largest financial services companiesin the country. For over 80 years,Investors Group has been a pioneerin providing personalized financialplanning solutions. Today, wemanage over $52 billion in mutualfund assets for nearly a millionCanadians.

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<RD Name>, Regional Director at our <Location> office, is pleasedto congratulate <Full Name>, <Title> in attaining their CertifiedFinancial Planner designation from the Financial PlannersStandards Council.

Throughout Canada, the CFP designation is recognized as a markof quality and professional integrity. To gain this designation, <FullName>, <Title> achieved a high level of specialized knowledge infinancial, insurance and tax planning, designed to ensure the bestpossible client service is provided.

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Scott L. Moffatt, Regional Director for Northern BC, is pleased to congratulate Denean Arntson, Financial Consultant, CFP in attaining her Certified Financial Plan-ner Designation from the Financial Planners Standards Council. Denean is based out of our Fort St. John office.

Throughout Canada, the CFP designation is recog-nized as a mark of quality and professional integrity. To gain this designation, Denean achieved a high level of specialized knowledge in financial, insurance and tax planning, designed to ensure the best possible client service is provided.

Denean Arntson, CFPFinancial Consultant

Investors Group Financial Services Inc.#233 10704 97 AvenueGreywest Office BuildingFort St. John, BCV1J 6L7Ph: 250 785 4312Email: denean.arntson@investorsgroup.com

<RD Name>, Regional Director at our <Location> office, is pleasedto congratulate <Full Name>, <Title> in attaining their CertifiedFinancial Planner designation from the Financial PlannersStandards Council.

<Primary phone><email address>

TMTrademarks owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations.

Investors Group Congratulates

Investors Group Congratulates

Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. (in Quebec, a financial services firm). TMTrademarks owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations.

<RD Name>, Regional Director at our <Location> office,is pleased to congratulate <Full Name>, <Title> inattaining their Certified Financial Planner designationfrom the Financial Planners Standards Council.

Throughout Canada, the CFP designation is recognizedas a mark of quality and professional integrity. To gainthis designation, <Full Name>, <Title> achieved a highlevel of specialized knowledge in financial, insuranceand tax planning, designed to ensure the best possibleclient service is provided.

Investors Group is one of the largest financial services companiesin the country. For over 80 years,Investors Group has been a pioneerin providing personalized financialplanning solutions. Today, wemanage over $52 billion in mutualfund assets for nearly a millionCanadians.

<Primary phone><Toll free><email address><Address 1><Address 2><Address 3><Address 4><Address 5><Address 6>

<RD Name>, Regional Director at our <Location> office, is pleasedto congratulate <Full Name>, <Title> in attaining their CertifiedFinancial Planner designation from the Financial PlannersStandards Council.

Throughout Canada, the CFP designation is recognized as a markof quality and professional integrity. To gain this designation, <FullName>, <Title> achieved a high level of specialized knowledge infinancial, insurance and tax planning, designed to ensure the bestpossible client service is provided.

<Primary phone><email address>

Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. (in Quebec, a financial services firm). TMTrademarks owned by IGM Financial Inc. andlicensed to its subsidiary corporations.

Investors Group Congratulates

Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

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Scott L. Moffatt, Regional Director for Northern BC, is pleased to congratulate Denean Arntson, Financial Consultant, CFP in attaining her Certified Financial Plan-ner Designation from the Financial Planners Standards Council. Denean is based out of our Fort St. John office.

Throughout Canada, the CFP designation is recog-nized as a mark of quality and professional integrity. To gain this designation, Denean achieved a high level of specialized knowledge in financial, insurance and tax planning, designed to ensure the best possible client service is provided.

Denean Arntson, CFPFinancial Consultant

Investors Group Financial Services Inc.#233 10704 97 AvenueGreywest Office BuildingFort St. John, BCV1J 6L7Ph: 250 785 4312Email: denean.arntson@investorsgroup.com

By Investors Group Financial Services Inc.This year, add UP your tax savings by using these tips.

Basics You are never too young or have too little income -- always file a tax return, which can trigger eligible benefits and credits such as the GST/HST credit and Canada Child Tax Benefit, get back tax withheld at source, add to RRSP contribution room, or prove that a student has no income if applying for federal/provincial loans and bursaries. Basic personal tax credit – raised to $10,527. Spouse/equivalent to spouse and/or eligible dependent credit – for an eligible partner and/or dependent with a net income of less than $10,527. Caregiver credit – up to $4,282 for care of an infirm or elderly relative in your home. Disability credit – transfer unused portion to a supporting rela-tive. Medical expenses credit – generate the largest credit by com-bining expenses on the return of a lower earning spouse and/or by choosing the most advantageous 12-month period for un-claimed expenses ending in the current taxation year. Charitable donation credit – maximize by combining dona-tions on one tax return or carrying forward to achieve higher tax rate for contributions over $200. Claim previously unclaimed donations for a five-year period. Boomers, etc. Age credit – for those over 65 with a net income below $76,541. Transfer unused portion to supporting spouse. Pension income credit – claim up to $2,000. Transfer unused portion to eligible spouse. Pension income splitting – may be advantageous to allocate half of your qualifying pension to a lower-earning spouse. Children

Children’s art tax credit – up to $500 per child against eligible fees for arts programs. Children’s fitness credit – up to $500 per child against eligible fees for a physical activity program. Credit for children born in 1994 or later -- $2,131 per child. Childcare – claim babysitting/other childcare expenses that allow you or your spouse to work or take a training course. Must be claimed by lower-earning spouse. Adoption expenses – claim up to $11,128 for an adoption fi-nalized in 2011. Credit can be split between adoptive parents. Students Claim eligible tuition fees, education and textbook costs, and interest on student loans – the supporting parent or grandparent of a student may be able to claim all or a portion of the tuition, education and textbook amounts when transferred to you to a maximum of $5,000. Other tax-trimmers Company pension plan contribution for 2011 – deductible within limits. Public transit credit – claim the costs of monthly passes/elec-tronic payment cards.

March 19, 2012. File by the deadline to avoid penalties and make sure your

calculations are correct so you don’t inadvertently overpay. Be sure your expense claims are valid and don’t overlook newer credits like the Child Arts, Home Renovation and First Time Home Buyers’ credits.

A professional advisor can help you get the max in tax sav-ings.

This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments.

Tax tips that add up

By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - Last week the Peace River Regional

District hosted an Agricultural Weed Day at the Walter Wright Pioneer Village for agricultural producers to hear the latest in invasive and noxious weeds.

Attendees heard from speakers like Ian Heap, who gave rec-ommendations for weed resistance in agricultural settings; Julie Robinson, who discussed standards in weed free forage and seed certification; and Elaine Armagost, who spoke about how weed problems will be addressed by a new weed control program.

Dave Ralph also spoke at the information session, Ralph is employed with the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natu-ral Resources and discussed the Weed Control Act of B.C. and possible changes to regulations within. Ralph said that most of the changes that will be considered involve just updating and modernizing municipal government abilities in regards to en-forcement.

“The regulations are going to be up dated, we don’t have a specific number of changes there will be quite a few changes made, we’re really going to be updating them and a good term would be modernizing the regulations with respect to abilities of enforcement,” Ralph said, adding that the last time the Act was

updated was last summer when the province added 18 new inva-sive plant species to the provincial noxious weed list.

Under the B.C. Weed Control Act, landowners are responsi-ble to control noxious weeds, if a district approves the Act, then that district can appoint weed control inspectors and enforce control. The Act allows the district to give notice to a landowner to control their weeds, if the landowner doesn’t abide by the re-quest, then the district is able to go onto the property and control the weeds themselves. The district then can issue an invoice to the landowner for the cost of controlling their weeds, and if the invoice is not paid, the amount can be added onto the property owner’s taxes.

Ralph says that with the possible new enforcement regula-tions, districts will be able to enforce of a larger number of weed species.

“Some of the initial input right now, that I’m hearing is that they’d like to see enforcement powers strengthened within the weed control regulations, give them more options for more en-forcement of control of specific weed species,” Ralph said.

Before the regulations are changed, the Ministry will distrib-ute the regulations to municipalities and districts for their review and comments.

Jill Earl photoMayor Mike Bernier says ‘Hello’ to Liam John Hiebert, Daw-son Creek’s New Year’s Baby and mother Jennifer Ominayak at the Hospital Foundation’s 12th annual Cradle Call. 2011 babies who purchased “Precious Footprints” gathered last Thursday to collect their footprint and to reveal the pairing footprint adorning the walls of the hospital’s lobby. Money raised from the sale of the “Precious Footprints,” benefit the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation.

Contributed photoThe 28th Annual Dawson Creek Rotary TV Auction held Mar. 25, raised an estimated $90,000 to be utilized for community projects. Local businesses donated approximately $161,000 of goods and services and cash donations totaled $11,100.

Enforcement may grow like weeds

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Northeast NEWSPage A14 April 5, 2012

Posting Circular: Job-1574Stopping the Violence Counselor

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Job 1574 Choices for Women ProgramPosition Title: Stopping the Violence Counselor – ChetwyndJob Responsibilities: The Stopping the Violence Counsel-or: Is responsible for the provision of individual and group counselling services to women who have experienced recent or historical violence or abuse. Ensures that the delivery of service fits with the philosophy and standards of the organiza-tion and meets provincial standards.Hours of Work: 17.5 Hours per week – Flexible to meet program needsRate of Pay: As per the Collective AgreementClosing Date: April 13, 2012

Submit Resumes To: Lori Brooks, Human Resource Coordinator

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

Fax: (250) 782 4167 E-mail: lbrooks@spcrs.ca

• Please include Competition # 1574 with resume• This position is open to female applicants only• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted• This position is a union position

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

HELP WANTEDRUSS WAGAR GAS

& OILFIELD MAINTENANCE LTD.

Requires a full time crew truck foreman for work at local gas plant / field in Arras area. Field maintenance

experience, along with Industry Standard Tickets, and clean

Drivers Abstract are required. MUST BE DRUG FREE. Must be able

to work independently, have good work ethics, recognize and apply safe

work habits at all times.

Please contact Russ Wager at 250-784-5565Email Resumes to:

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We thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

A Great Opportunity for a

Lot AttendantWe are looking to add a Lot Attendant to our team.

This is a great opportunity to join our wellestablished shop. If you are:

•Dependable and responsible

•Able to work quickly and efficiently

•A team player with common sense

We are looking for you!If you are looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and

remuneration plan and feel you can offer excellence in your profession then send your resume with references to:

Doug Petersdoug@peacecountrytoyota.ca

You may also fax your resume to 250.782.1790

 

 

Progressive Ground Disturbance Company is seeking an

EXPERIENCED LINE LOCATOR & AREA REP

in the Ft. St. John, BC area.

This representative should have a good knowledge of Northern BC, line locating and the ability to look after

day to day operations.

Company will provide training, competitive wages and great benefits

in a drug free environment with opportunities to travel. Must be

reliable, motivated and have valid driver’s license. A benefit program is

offered which includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance.

When submitting resumes please

refer to Competition # LFNBC-02-07 and email to

humanresources@linefind.com or  Fax Resume to: (403)793-2811 For any additional information

regarding the company, please see our website at: www.linefind.com

 

Progressive Ground Disturbance Company is seeking an

EXPERIENCED LINE LOCATOR & AREA REP in the Ft. St. John, BC area.

This representative should have a good knowledge of Northern BC, line locating and the ability to look after

day to day operations.

Company will provide training, competitive wages and great benefits in a drug free environment with opportunities to travel.

Must be reliable, motivated and have valid driver’s license. A benefit program is offered which includes medical,

dental, life and disability insurance.

When submitting resumes please refer to Competition # LFNBC-02-07

and email to humanresources@linefind.comor Fax Resume to: (403)793-2811

For any additional information regarding the company, please see our website at: www.linefind.com

(250) 789-3711Taylor, B.C.

Lone Wolf Golf Club Requires

- Outside Maintenance Workers- Clubhouse Restaurant Staff- Clubhouse Pro Shop Staff

Apply in person with resume to the Pro Shop

Excellent people. Awesome Benefits. Great Wages.

Have you ever thought about a job with Local Government? Would you like to be part of an incredible team? Check out the following job opportunities currently available with the City

of Fort St. John:

Student Visitor Information Counsellor – Full Time – Auxiliary – Term: April 30, 2012 to August 31, 2012 - Posting 2012-21.

Position closes 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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

to 4:00 pm on the closing date to:

Human Resources Assistant, City of Fort St. John 10631 - 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC. V1J 3Z5 PHONE: (250) 787-8150 FAX: (250) 787-8181

Email: adyer@fortstjohn.ca

Fort St. John Links Golf Course is now accepting applications for full and part time cooks.

For the golfing season, May until Octo-ber. Flexible hours available.

For more information call: 250-785-9995.Fort St John Links Golf Course

62 Princess Cres., Fort St John B.C. V1J 2R6email: links05@telus.net

Fort Motors requires iMMediately

Automotive Technicianrelocation assitance, Benefits, excellent Wages

Apply to Derek Clark, Service Manager at d-cla47@dealeremail.com

or Fax 250-785-6621

FORT MOTORS LTD1-877-544-5104 • www.fortmotors.ca • 11104 Alaska Road, Fort St. John

The Hair Bin now has openings for Men’s and Ladies Stylists.

Full time and Part time available. Very busy salon.

Call 250-787-1552 or contact Lorraine

10442-100th Street 250-787-1552

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Townhouses & DuplexesFort St. John

Call our office 250-785-2829 or Visit www.sterlingmgmt.ca

We have warm places to call home this winter!

Li-Car Management GroupNow taking applications for

1, 2 and 3 bedroom units.

or one of our Professional Site managers!Alpine- Bruce 250-785-1852 • Bona Vista - Natasha 250-787-1075 Sandalwood- Bob 250-262-2011 • Hillcrest- Glen 250-261-4216 Driftwood- Bob 250-262-2011 • Melsher-

Maplewood- Bob 250-262-2011 • Graham-Killarney- Bob 250-262-2011 •Ambassador- Sandra 250-261-6516

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Li-Car Management GroupNow taking applications for

1, 2 and 3 bedroom units.

or one of our Professional Site managers!Alpine- Bruce 250-785-1852 • Bona Vista - Natasha 250-787-1075 Sandalwood- Bob 250-262-2011 • Hillcrest- Glen 250-261-4216 Driftwood- Bob 250-262-2011 • Melsher-

Maplewood- Bob 250-262-2011 • Graham-Killarney- Bob 250-262-2011 •Ambassador- Sandra 250-261-6516

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Li-Car Management GroupNow taking applications for1, 2 and 3 bedroom units,

Contact our office for more information!Phone - Office 250-785-2662

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PHONE: 250.789.9157CELL: 250.261.5917

EMAIL: calcraft@live.com

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

Justin McKnight250-785-8221

woodwork

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

9708-108 St Fort St John250-785-6409

2009 People’s Choice Award Winner

*Free In Home Consultations

glass

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the business

directory?

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1.877.787.7030

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Directorybusiness&professional

Accounting & Taxes

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 serviceAccounting & Taxes

Madeline Scott Bookkeeping & Income Tax

Complete Income Tax Service

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

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

Office fOr rentOffice space for rent on ground floor in the Professional Building 1200 103 Ave Dawson Creek. Call 250-219-1434 (TFN)

fOr SaleJandel Homes. Volume buy, huge savings. Limited time only, will deliver in Spring. 1.877.504.5005 jandelhomes.com (TFN)

crane MatSwww.cranemats.ca - Crane Mats - Hardwood Wedges, Pipeline Blocking, call 604-462-7517 (TFN)

VacatiOn SpOtSThe Northern Rockies Lodge in Muncho Lake Provincial Park is open year- round 1-800-663-

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Help WantedPeace River Building Products is looking for a full-time sales clerk. Wage starting at $15-$17/hr. Construction experience is an asset. Bring resume to 9511 - 85th ave. (04/05)

fOr rentRoom in large quiet house $350 per month Includes utilities & use of kitchen Hi-speed internet access possible #250-789-3551

HOMe eValuatiOnFREE Quick OVER-THE-NET Home Evaluation www.mymarketprice.ca (04/19)

fOr Sale2006 Modular Home in Taylor Fenced Lot, Storage Shed, 3 Bedrooms, 2 BathsClean Asking $189,900Call 250-787-2237 (04/19)

For SaleLarge Inventory of Stock Windows and Doors. Peace Glass - 250-787-8888 10267 West Bypass, Fort St. John, BC . (TFN)

Help WantedDeesta is looking for an experienced hairstylist. Home of the ten minute color. Phone: 250-263-9963 (TFN)

Help WantedDozer and excavator operators required for a busy Alberta Oilfield Construction Company.We require operators that are experienced and pref-erence will be given to operators that have con-structed oilfield roads and drilling locations.You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.(09/29)

Help WantedHAIR BIN - Qualified hair-stylist and barber for a busy salon. Instant clientele available. Phone 250-787-1552 or Bring resume to 10442 100 Street. (09/01)

Space For leaSePrime Retail / Office Space for Lease in the Central Plaza. 100 St / 101 Ave. in Fort St. John, BC Call 250-263-1244 (08/18)

For SaleFor Sale: 2007 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition 4x4. Deep Amethyst exte-rior color, black leather in-terior. Comes with LineX boxliner, after market head-lights and taillights, satel-lite radio, power moonroof, 6 disc CD Changer., 22” tires. For more information, please call 250 219 0423. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE!! (TFN)

For SaleShort pieces of pipe 7” to 16” offers 31’ 16” Culvert $400.00 3 ton truck frame could be used for hauling hay. $ 600.00 or best offer8944 Jone Sub. Call 250-785-3117 (09/01)

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Public Notice

Northeast NEWSPage 24 August 18, 2011

THE DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED

ZONING AMMENDMENT BYLAW No. 801, 2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 9904 Dudley Drive, on MONDAY, August 22, 2011, at 7:00 pm, to allow the public to make verbal or written representation to Council with respect to the following proposed bylaw. A) i) “ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW, NO 801, 2011”

PROPOSED REZONING FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL: The intent of this proposed bylaw is to rezone the following lands:

• Lot 1, 2, 3,and 4; Plan BCP36652, Section 13, Township 81, Range 26, West of the 6th Meridian

from R1(Low Density Residential) to R2 (Medium Density Residential).

A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant documents may be inspected or obtained from the District of Hudson’s Hope Municipal Office, located at 9904 Dudley Drive, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, August 4th to August 22nd, 2011.

THE DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED

OCP AMMENDEMENT BYLAW No. 798, 2011 AND ZONING AMMENDMENT BYLAW No. 799, 2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 9904 Dudley Drive, on MONDAY, August 22, 2011, at 7:00 pm, to allow the public to make verbal or written representation to Council with respect to the following proposed bylaw. A) i) “OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, NO 798, 2011”

PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY ON CANYON DRIVE FOR PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE, GREENBELT AND TRAILS USE: The intent of this proposed bylaw is to amend Schedule “B” of Bylaw No. 680 by changing the land use designation of Lot 1, Block 1, Section 13, Township 81, Range 26, West of the 6th Meridian, Peace River District, Plan 12086 from Residential to Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Greenbelt and Trails shown in black on the map below.

ii) “ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW, NO 799, 2011” PROPOSED REZONING FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PARKS, RECREATION AND INSTITUTIONAL: The intent of this proposed bylaw is to rezone the following lands:

• Lot 1, Block 1, Section 13, Township 81, Range 26, West of the 6th Meridian, Peace River District, Plan 12086

• from R1 (Low Density Residential) to P1 (Parks, Recreation and Institutional).

A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant documents may be inspected or obtained from the District of Hudson’s Hope Municipal Office, located at 9904 Dudley Drive, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, July 26th to August 22nd, 2011.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGFOR PROPOSED

Bylaw no. 809, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 9904 Dudley Drive, on Tuesday April 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to allow the public to make verbal or written rep-resentation to Council with respect to the following proposed ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 809, 2012.

The District of Hudson’s Hope is proposing to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 750 by adding Secondary Suites under Permitted Uses.

It is proposed that Secondary Suites be added as a permitted use in the following Residential Zones (where “Duplex” is currently a permitted use):

1. Low Density Residential – R12. Low Density Residential– R1A3. Medium Density Residential – R24. Suburban Residential – R3

SECONDARY SUITE means a self-contained, accessory dwelling unit located within a principle single-detached dwell-ing or in an accessory building on the same parcel as a single-de-tached dwelling. A secondary suite has its own separate cooking, sleeping and bathing facilities. It has direct access to the outside without passing through any part of the principal unit. A second-ary suite does not include a duplex.

A copy of the proposed documents may be inspected or obtained from the District of Hudson’s Hope Municipal Office, located at 9904 Dudley Drive, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 p.m.

THE DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 9904 Dudley Drive, on MONDAY, October 24, 2011, at 7:00 pm, to allow the public to make verbal or written representation to Council with respect to the following Proposed Development Variance. A) i) “DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION”

The intent of this proposed development variance permit is to amend the outside setback requirements for the exterior parcel line along Fredette Avenue right-of-way from 3 meters to 1.5 meters for

• Lot 2 Block2 Section 19 Township 81 Range 24 West of the 6th meridian PRDP 1679

This would make the setback of the exterior parcel line the same as the setback allowed for an interior parcel line.

A copy of the proposed development variance documents may be inspected or obtained from the District of Hudson’s Hope Municipal Office, located at 9904 Dudley Drive, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, October 11 -24, 2011.

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THE DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE

PUBLIC NOTICEFOR PROPOSED

Development Variance Permit

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Development Variance Permit application will be discussed at the DISTRICT OF HUD-SON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 9904 Dudley Drive, on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to allow the public to make verbal or written representation to Council with respect to the following proposed DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT.

Owner:Yellowhead Road and Bridge is the owner of the subject property at 11603 Ross Street.

Subject Property:Block C of the NE ¼ , Section 19, Tp 81, R 25, W6M

Application:The owner is requesting a variance from the `Subdivision By-law No. 293` provision 11.1 to not install a connection to the community sewage system as there will be no onsite bathroom/washroom facility required or proposed on site and .Before making its decision, the Council will hear from all per-sons who have an interest in this matter. Written briefs may be submitted to the municipal office on or before the date and time of the meeting or verbal presentations may be made to the Coun-cil during the meeting.Persons wishing to view the draft Development Variance Permit or requesting additional information may contact the municipal office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

A copy of the proposed documents may be inspected or obtained from the District of Hudson’s Hope Municipal Office, located at 9904 Dudley Drive, Monday to Friday between the

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This would make the setback of the exterior parcel line the same as the setback allowed for an interior parcel line.

A copy of the proposed development variance documents may be inspected or obtained from the District of Hudson’s Hope Municipal Office, located at 9904 Dudley Drive, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, October 11 -24, 2011.

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Munshaw reasoned with some of the volunteers and a handful of them sat down in his office to talk. After about four hours of conversation between the volunteers and Munshaw, pagers were still left behind on his

desk, but their consideration to come back and speak with him was satisfactory enough for the new fire chief.“I did what’s right for them, by talking to them,” said Munshaw. “They’ll bend over and put their lives at risk

for the community—and they said they’ll come back and talk to me. That’s all I’ve ever asked: is give me that one chance.”

While approximately 15 volunteers left behind their pagers, one is back on board after a two-year hiatus with the Charlie Lake fire department.

“This is a volunteer based department, it’s not a paid staff hall,” said Dennis Zinck, Fort St. John resident. “I want to come back because I had an opportunity to. As a volunteer you’re here to support the community, it’s not who’s chief or not chief.” Zinck volunteered in Charlie Lake for six years and prior to that he said he volunteered in Fort St. John for five.

Last February the Charlie Lake/Grandhaven Fire Protection Society asked the PRRD to take control of the Charlie Lake Fire Department.

“It was very clear, there was a meeting a year ago, the com-mittee wanted us to undertake the function,” said Hadland. “And then the society actually appeared as a delegation in front of the board, and asked it be undertaken by the board.”

However during that time the Society started to feel left out of the planning process and accused the Board of not adequately supporting them. As a result, on Feb. 24, the Society asked the PRRD to reconsider their decision so they could continue to mantain their services. But the request was denied.

Hadland went on to say that part of the over haul had to do with the budget.

“The Regional District col-lects the money, so we have a duty to ensure the public’s money is well spent, and that was part of the issue.”

The budget had increased “astronomically” over the last ten years, according to Hadland. He said the prob-lem became that the structure of the Society didn’t make it possible for the community to have input in the budget.

“The society was exclusive, not inclusive,” said Hadland. “In order to be a member of the society you had to be a fire-person, that meant the only people who had a say in the budget were people in the society. It was a closed society.”

This notion didn’t sit too well with one of the volun-teers. “I’ve been donating my time, and we have no sup-port from the community … they don’t have the decency to back us up. To call us a secret society, when they’re invited in this hall everyday of the week, and they’re destroying the whole fundamental of our team.”

Hadland added he was dis-appointed to see the volunteers turn in their pagers but viewed the direction of the PRRD as a “positive step forward”.

Munshaw has yet to com-plete his time in Kimberly, he starts on May 1, Assistant Fire Chief Stuart Larson will be in charge.

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Fire fighter volunteersStory continued from Page A2.

Kyla Corpuz photoPagers strewn across fire chief Steve Munshaw’s desk.

By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - The Art Gallery’s latest exhibit features the work of approximately 20

women a part of a unique group that was founded 27 years ago. The Exploring Art Group has simply titled their exhibit ‘Exploring Art,’ for the variety in their show. The group celebrated the opening Tuesday, Mar. 27.

The group meets every Wednesday in the Bin Top studio at the D.C Art Gallery. The works showcased are pieces that they started producing since September. At each meeting the group chooses a word to inspire a painting or art piece that each artist is to complete for the next meeting.

“So you’ll have a word and then we’ll work on that word for next week… So you’ll have scen-ery or something like that and everybody will come in with a painting—or it’s open to anything—that’s why it’s called Exploring Art because it went from strictly acrylic to open to everything. So we’ve got water painting, acrylic, oil, some people draw, we’ve done paper mache, collages, all

different things,” said Louise Switzer, member and spokes-person for the Exploring Art Group.

The group doesn’t have a teacher, but they critic each new piece at their weekly meetings. Many members, who currently are all women, will teach their special skills to other members.

“Basically what we do now is there’s quite a few women in this group that are very talented women, and everybody helps

everybody else. So if you have a problem, bring it up at critic and the rest try to help and solve it,” Switzer said.

The Exploring Art Group started as an art class for seniors called, Time Out For Seniors, and was formed by Edna McPhail 27 years ago.

“When she started it, it went on for eight or nine years and then they started having younger women interested in coming into it and eventually they changed it to be called Exploring Art so that it is opened to everybody,” Switzer said.

Interest in art for many members started at a young age, and being involved in the group was an opportunity to re-explore that passion.

“My daughter and my niece they encouraged me to start because they kind of knew I liked art work, and so I just started back in 2002 and became involved in the group and Edna McPhail was the teacher and I really liked her and the group, so I just stuck with it,” said member Kay Hartnell.

“As a teenager I took art in school, I liked painting, but when you get married you get away from it and I guess about 15 years ago I guess, my mother and I started painting. It was Time Out For Seniors at that time and I wasn’t a senior but anybody could come,” said member Carla Hauber.

The show is an annual event for the group, as is donating some of their pieces to the Art Gal-lery’s annual art auction and fall fundraiser.

This year the group expects to move into their new home at O’Brian’s School. With the help of the City, the Dawson Creek Art Gallery and School District 59, the group will be renting out a room in O’Brian’s to accommodate all members.

“We’ve had a problem here last September, we’ve noticed that we’ve been losing more of the senior artists, but even some of the other artists that wanted to come that have disabilities, that can’t do the stairs. As you know when you park in the parking lot everything is uphill from then on…for them to pack stuff and to try to go all the way from the bottom to the Bin Top, it’s all up and once you get to the ramp at the top, you still have to do two sets of stairs to the top,” Switzer said. Switzer said the move would also be able to accommodate those with physical disabilities and those in wheel chairs who want to explore art.

“It’s very much needed, and I think our group is going to expand quite a bit, cause we’ll have a lot of the older people who can’t come here anymore and I think we’re going to have a lot of younger people coming in which will be great,” said Hauber.

The groups’ 159 pieces can be seen at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery until Apr. 21.

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By H&R BlockIt is tax time and it is the time of year where people are willing to try just about anything to

legally reduce their tax bill. So before you collect your receipts and start preparing your tax return, here are a few deductions other taxpayers have tried to claim. Some were successful while others weren’t.

Though pets are considered by many to be members of the family, they are not dependants. Even if you give them people names, your dog or cat cannot be a tax deduction. The only exception is if they work for you. A farmer was allowed to claim cat and dog food because the pets were outdoors and kept the wildlife away from their blueberries.

The tax courts do not always side with taxpayers on medical expenses. You cannot claim the cost of trips to Las Vegas and Arizona even if your dermatologist recommended trips to warmer climates to help treat your psoriasis. Over the counter medications are another claim that will be denied. The Canada Revenue Agency does not consider these eligible under medical expenses even if a doctor recommends the medication.

Many people incur expenses directly related to their job but unfortunately, most of these cannot be claimed against employment income. For the professional football player who threw balls into the stands, the cost was an expense he had to pay himself. For the serviceman required to get a haircut every two weeks, it was still considered a personal expense.

For many claims, the decision can involve the expectation of profit. If you find a small treasure while snorkeling, you probably don’t need to worry about reporting it. However, sunken treasure is not considered a non-taxable receipt when the venture is clearly a business. If you experience gambling losses while in Las Vegas, you cannot claim them on your tax return if you are pathologi-cal gambler with no reasonable expectation of profit.

And if you are thinking of arguing that the tax act is simply too difficult to understand, it has already been tried. One taxpayer argued that the Income Tax Act is “not susceptible of discernment by the average occupant of this land” – basically the average Canadian couldn’t expect to under-stand the document. The tax court ruled this is not a valid defense against the charge of failing to file income tax returns.

But it never hurts to ask – the tax court can rule in favour of that interesting claim. Just don’t be surprised if the answer is no.

A tax professional at H&R Block can talk about other credits and deductions that may affect you. Call 250 785 7549.

This article provides only an overview of the regulations in force at the date of publication, and no ac-tion should be taken without consulting the detailed legislation or seeking professional advice. Therefore no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained in this bulletin can be accepted by H&R Block Canada, Inc.

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AutismContinued from Page A9.

“The statistical data is quite clear that the earlier you intervene the better the potential out-come,” said Lewis during a phone interview.

Suzanne said following her son’s diagnosis, the support from the CDC was a huge help. “We put him in the CDC when he turned three and they’re the ones that really gave me everything,” she added, “Without the CDC we would have had nothing.”

Part of the support system at the CDC is Butterfly Families. “It is a parent to parent support group,” said Susan Cross from the CDC.

While it’s offered to all parents and caregivers of children with special needs or learning dif-ficulties, majority of the families who attend have an autistic child.

Early signs of autism can vary. “One of the key things to look at in children under two, is how they are responding to their

name,” said Deborah Pugh, executive director of ACT-Autism Community Training. “Are they engaged with the adults in their environment? … A lot of people think in terms of are they talk-ing? Are they communicating? You can communicate in many ways.”

She added it’s not always how many words of vocabulary they have rather it’s if they’re paying attention to what’s going on around them and engaging with parents and other adults and children.

Before Adrian was diagnosed, Suzanne noticed her son’s behavior was different. He never looked at her or husband in the eye.

“Adrian was always a quiet, never-clingy child,” said Suzanne. “But I never knew what autism was. Looking back now, I would have seen more … I thought him not looking at us—there was something wrong with his eyes, not being able to see. I didn’t know why he didn’t look at us.”

Now at the age of six, Adrian makes complete eye contact with his parents and sometimes, even with strangers.

Every autistic child is different. “It’s a spectrum disorder. Autism affects each one of these people differently,” said Lewis.

“They can be profoundly affected—non verbal, self injurious—right through to they can be high-functioning autistic, who quite often their deficit is around social skills—how they interact with people. They could be very bright but they don’t interact with their peers … because they can be fairly focused in their interest. It’s a very broad range.”

In Adrian’s case he recognizes right from wrong and views situations in black and white.

“A lot of times, autistic children will not know from right and wrong,” said Brad, Adrian’s dad. When they took Adrian to get assessed in Prince George the doctor was tipping his chair, knowing that this was dangerous, Adrian got up and “chewed the guy up.”

“He [the doctor] couldn’t really understand,” said Brad. “And I said ‘set your chair down on all fours.’ He set it down; Adrian looked at him and said, ‘Thank you.’”

InterventionWhile many view autism as incurable there are opportunities

for intervention, which means stepping in and training them how to use their words and be part of everyday routines. This requires the help of professionals and parents/caregivers.

Suzanne views autism as a “life-long” disability while Lewis believes it is “definitely” treatable. Lewis has an autistic son.

“I think it’s fair to say that every child will benefit from intervention but it will differ from child to child,” said Lewis. “Some people will progress to the point where they lose the diagnosis, some people won’t, but they will all benefit [from intervention].”

Suzanne has seen progress in her son because of ongoing interventions. “Our son couldn’t tell you he was any different because in our world, he isn’t. They need to be shown how to behave and be normal.”

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UPCOMINGDawson Creek• Dawson Creek Toastmasters meets every Thursday at

7pm at Farmer’s Advocacy Office 1032 103 Ave (Front door on 11 st.) Contact Heather at 250-784-5700 or 780-353-3050.

• 29th April 2012 Women all around the world will be walking on this day to recognize the Associated Country Women of the World which is the largest International organization for the wellbeing of rural women and homemakers. Come and join local Members of the Women’s Institute at 2 p.m. starting at the Senior Citizens Hall Car Park in Dawson Creek , to walk along the Dawson Creek Trail to commemorate being a part of this World Wide Walk and to bring awareness to this worthy organization.

• Tuesday 24th April at 1.30pm. BC Securities Commission will be presenting. Have you been offered an investment opportunity that sounds too good to be true? It probably is - come and find out more about how to protect yourself from investment fraud. Workshop open to everyone but space is limited.

Fort St. John• Gradfest 2012 needs volunteers- npssgradfest@gmail.

com• British Home Child Memory Quilt Exhibit - Between

1869 and 1948, 100 000 British Home Children were sent to Canada by church groups, orphanages, and workhouses to work on farms or as domestic help. These groups thought that poor and abandoned children would have a better life in Canada than on the street and in the workhouses of Britain. Many thrived in Canada but others suffered abuse, poor working conditions, and loneliness. 2010 was designated as the Year of the British Home Child. Three quilts were made in Canada with squares submitted by descendents of these British Home Children. This quilt comes to us from Alberta and was lovingly put together by Hazel Perrier, a descendent of British Home Children. It depicts the experiences of these children across the country. On display until the end of August at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum, 9323 – 100th Street. Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 250-787-0430.

• PVEA ‘70’s Dance/Silent Auction April 20, 2012 7:30 p.m. - midnight Tickets: $20.00 Contact: Danielle 250-785-8510 TWO Robert Batemen prints as well as various local artists. Location: FSJ Royal Canadian Legion

• Campfire Cowboys are back at the Fort St John Legion Hall Saturday, April 28,2012 Doors open @ 6 pm Music Starts @ 7 pm $10.00 Donation at the door, snacks will be served.

ONGOINGFort St. John• The Fort St. John Public Library is offering Free Computer

Skills Training Sessions. These are one-on-one, one hour sessions, where you can learn at your own pace. You can learn what you are interested in learning and how you want to learn it. Areas covered can include, but are not limited to, basic computer skills, using the internet, office skills, email and social networking. Call the Fort St. John Public Library at 250-785-3731 to register or find out more.

• Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348

• The Fort St. John Literacy Society offers free one-to-one tutoring for people who want to improve their reading, writing or math skills. We also offer free English as a Second Language classes and one-to-tutoring for people learning English. Contact 250-785-2110 or info@fsjliteracy.ca for more information.

• S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service

providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #211 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250-785-5323 Ext 22.

• ROTARY PLAY CENTRE SCHEDULE AT THE CDC, 10417 – 106 Ave., Fort St. John. Tel. (250) 785-3200. Mon. 9:00 to 12:00, Tues. 12:30 to 3:30 Gym Time 2-2:30, Wed. 9:00 to 12:00, Thurs. 9:00 to 12:00 Gym Time 10:30-11, Fri. 12:30 to 2:30 Gym Time 2-2:30. Outdoor Play - We’ll be taking advantage of nice weather-please come prepared. Schedule may change slightly due to holidays and special events.

• StrongStart is a free drop-in learning program for children aged 0 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. A qualified Early Childhood educator is on-site. Duncan Cran StrongStart 8130 89 Avenue (250) 787-0417. Monday 8:30 – 11:30, Tuesday 12:30 – 3:00, library 1:00 – 1:30, Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30, Thursday 8:30 – 11:30, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, gym 8:45 – 9:45.Robert Ogilvie StrongStart 9907 86 Street (250) 785-3704. Monday 12:30 – 3:00, library time, Tuesday 8:30 – 11:30, Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30, Thursday 12:30 – 3:00, gym time, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, (alternating Fridays 12:30 – 3:00). Hudson’s Hope StrongStart 10441 Holland Street (250) 783-9994. Mon/Wed/Friday 9:00 – 12:00, Tuesday/Thursday 1:30 – 4:30, gym time. StrongStart Outreach, Charlie Lake Elementary, Mondays 9:00 – 11:30 Mile 52 Alaska Hwy (250) 785-2025. Taylor Elementary, Mondays, 1:00 – 3:30 9808 Birch Avenue E (250) 789-3323.

Prespatou Elementary, Tuesdays 9:30 – 12:30 22113 Triad Rd (250) 785-2025. Clearview Elementary, Thursdays 9:00 – 12:00 223 Rd (250) 781-3333.

• Words on Wheels Bus - Traveling lending library and on-board stories, songs and interactive play. Parent resources available. Wednesdays and Fridays, September – June. See web-site for current stops. www.earlylearning.prn.bc.ca.

• 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 problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866.

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

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

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

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

• 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 information.• New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort

St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

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

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

Fort Nelson• The Community Market is held at the Westend

Campground every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 774-2541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574.

Pouce Coupe• 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. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100

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

Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018.

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

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

Taylor• Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings

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

Dawson Creek• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first

Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Kathy 782-7539 orMargaret 782-3221.

• 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 appointments or shopping. Can you spare an hour or two a week to visit a senior? Call CASI (Community Action for Seniors’ Independence) 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 evening 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.

AutismContinued from Page A19.For Suzanne and Brad that means putting him in public situations like enrolling him in soccer.

As the rate of autistic children climb the cause is not definite. “In terms of what causes autism, the general scientific perception right now is that there is a

genetic predisposition to autism,” said Lewis. He added environmental figures could also be a contributing factor.

Autism is a neurological disorder. Based on the number of children receiving ASD programs in B.C.—statistics from 2010/2011 show one in 110 children will be autistic, according to the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s records.

Since Adrian’s diagnosis, three years ago, that number has been slashed in half. “When we got Adrian assessed it was one in 220,” said Suzanne.

“There is no definitive explanation for the full increase in prevalence of ASD,” wrote Shae Greenfield, Ministry of Children and Family Development’s media relation manager in an email. “However, research suggests that improved diagnostics, enhanced awareness and an increased parental age are all contributing factors.”

Raising awareness On Apr. 14 between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., three to four parents from Butterfly Families will be at

the Totem Mall to spread information and answer questions from parents and the general public on what autism is.

“You know what, our society needs to know what our children are about and know that they’re no different than any other child,” said Suzanne. “They’re the same, they just have more learning curves than your everyday child.”

Adrian receives aid at school and sees a speech pathologist once a week. In addition to the Autism Awareness kiosk there will be a sibling support group sign-up. This

group will allow children, with siblings of a disorder, to connect with one another. Suzanne and Brad have an 11-year-old daughter who hopes this group will take off. “She’d just like other kids to be there and have other kids who understand,” said Suzanne.

Brad and Suzanne have three children, Norissa, 11, Adrian, 6 and Kelsey, 4. While rates of autism have increased because of awareness—it seems this diagnosis has yet to

be conditionally recognized by the federal government. Treatment for autism isn’t cheap“For several years I had an intervention program,” said Lewis. “The cost was about $40,000 to

$50,000 and the provincial government provided about $20,000.” The funding for autistic treatment comes from the Ministry of Children and Family

Development—it is not covered under the B.C. Medical Service Plan. A picture Lewis isn’t too pleased about.

He added conversations with the Ministry of Health on why autistic treatment isn’t covered by MSP are usually replied with: “We don’t have money.”

However, Pugh, ACT-Autism Community Training executive director and former journalist said this is an issue that has to be challenged federally.

“It is a federal legislation, in order for autism intervention to be covered under the Medical Services Plan that has to be changed at the federal level,” she added, “It would be great if we could have the laws changed federally but it’s not really … Ministry of Health that can deal with the issue.”

Whether treatment is paid through MSP or Ministry of Children and Family Development, Pugh said the issue is that autism intervention is very expensive.

“$22,000 is a very good start but it’s not sufficient,” said Pugh regarding the amount of money provided to families with autistic children under six.

Once they reach school age, funding drops to $6,000 a year to assist with out-of-school inter-

vention programs, this is in addition to the $18,300 in per pupil funding for special education services provided through school boards.

Lewis and Pugh both agree that funding for early intervention is beneficial to both the govern-ment and society in the long run.

“Well-funded early intervention can actually bring down the cost of the tax payer,” said Pugh.“If you intervene and these children make substantial progress in a position where they can

work and support themselves and live on their own, there are no costs in the future associated with them,” said Lewis. “However, if you don’t intervene and don’t have money to intervene, these children will be a financial bur-den to our social services for the rest of their lives.”

To learn more about autism, ACT-Autism Community Training provides information on their website: www.actcom-munity.net and over the phone: 1-866-939-5188.

The Child Development Centre can be reached at: 250-785-3200.

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By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK- Regular attendees of the Art Gallery’s annual art auction will see some

changes this year, from a themed event to a classy gala affair. In the past, the art auction has entertained themes like Mardi Gras, an Evening in Paris and a

Rock and Roll 50s/60s theme. “In the past it was a smaller scale, less formal affair. It usually had a theme to it ... There was

always a theme before and now we’ve just switched formats, went to the banquet room in the Best

Western, nice classy gala affair,” said Melissa Holoboff, D.C. Art Gallery Curator. Sixty pieces of art work that were donated mostly by Art Society members are up for auction,

along with a silent auction running throughout the night of donated hand made pieces and five gift baskets sponsored by local businesses. Along with the opportunity to walk away with great art pieces, attendees also have the opportunity to win two roundtrip tickets to Vancouver along with a two-night accommodation while in Vancouver and two tickets to the Vancouver Art Gallery- all donated. A donated Lia Sophia necklace is also up to be won.

The Gala Affair is a fundraiser for the Art Gallery, each year it must raise 90 per cent of their operating costs; they rely on their fall fundraiser, grants, commission of sales at the Art Gallery gift shop, and donations to raise that money.

“It goes towards our art operating costs, specific examples is our children’s programming, it keeps it so that we only charge a nominal fee as opposed to what it would really cost if we had no money behind us. It also allows us to do community involvement if there’s a group that wants us to have a colouring table at their event, we usually happily do that or we sometimes organize independent little art showings for artists, things like that,” Holoboff said.

In hosting the dinner/auction the Art Gallery has had a helping hand from numerous sponsors in the community. The Pomeroy Group became a gold member sponsor by donating $1,500 to their operating funds. Andrew Ho and Alana Bridges are donating their musical talents as entertainment for the evening, Weaver Brothers Auction has donated their services and the Toyota Dealership has sponsored wine for all the tables.

“These could be a huge cost, that could almost break the bank, but we’ve had some really great community donations come forward,” Holoboff said.

Last year their auction raised $20,490.30, and this year they are hoping to reach $30,000. Tick-ets to the Apr. 13th event will be sold until they fill up the maximum 150 spots.

“We’re trying to keep it classy, and that’s a new thing for us, cause we usually have little games, and things like that, but we thought nope, let’s just try it this year so people can just come, enjoy the eve-ning.” said Holoboff.

“Maybe buy a piece of art or two, be entertained by the live music and will be able to go home…We just encourage that anyone that hasn’t attended an art auction to try it out, it looks to be a lot of fun.”

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By Jen Bourke - NEATDAWSON CREEK – Sharon and Dale Sexsmith owners of Prestige Gifts & Trophies

Ltd. in Dawson Creek took on a huge project when they decided to purchase and reno-vate the old legion building, which was built in the sixties and one of the first engineered buildings in the area. The Sexsmiths saw it as an investment opportunity and began their renovations in 2008. “We basically had to start all over.” says Dale. They tore down walls, put in new insulation, worked on the roof and upgraded the furnace and duct work. New walls and stair cases were put in to turn the building into a retail outlet and the lighting was all upgraded. In order to attract businesses to rent a space in their building, the Sexsmiths choose the most up-to-date and energy efficient options for their renovations. “It’s probably about as efficient as a building can get.”

The building is home to five businesses including Prestige Gifts & Trophies Ltd. and there are two more spaces available for businesses looking to rent. The upgrades are most noticeable in the Health Food Centre, where the open ceiling design shows off the new insulation and efficient T-5 lighting. Sharon mentioned that they receive a lot of positive feedback from their customers, especially the members of the community who remember how the legion looked before the renovations, about how bright and open the building looks inside and out.

The Sexsmiths applied for the BC Hydro incentives which covered a portion of the cost of the project. It was still a big investment, but the incentives made a big difference. The majority of the renovations were complete by October of 2009 and Prestige Gifts & Trophies Ltd. was the first to move into the “new” building. According to Dale, the chal-lenging part was choosing the most cost effective upgrades and selecting technology and equipment which gave the highest incentives and the largest energy savings. “I’d like to see an easier way to get information so that we can all be informed.” said Dale. Since Dale completed his upgrades in 2008, the LiveSmart BC: Small Business program has joined the market to provide free energy assessments and advice from Business Energy Advisors to help businesses make informed choices about energy efficiency improve-ments. There are Business Energy Advisors working in the district that can be reached at the Northern Environmental Action Team office (250-785-6328).

Sharon and Dale are more than happy with how the build-ing looks now and can be proud of the fact that they are one of our local business owners who are leading in sustainabil-ity.

The work Sharon and Dale did to renovate the old Dawson Creek Legion building into an up-to-date energy efficient new one is a great example of how we can reduce our emis-sions, become carbon neutral, and conserve energy. If you are looking to upgrade your business and would like more information on how you can reduce your energy costs, re-ceive a free LiveSmart Small Business Energy Assessment and receive incentives for making upgrades, call NEAT at 250-785-6328 or email info@neat.ca

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Submitted photoThe renovated inside of Prestige Gifts.

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