2009 fort st. john & area community guide

Fort St. John & Area

The Energetic Guide to the Energetic City

C O M M U N I T y G U I D E

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resent and serve the business interests of the community. One of the Chamber’s major projects each year is the production of the comprehensive guide to everything Fort St. John - this publication. If you’re a long time resident, or someone just interested in the area, you’ll find something new about the community. It’s the guide to the lifestyle, cul-ture, and the workforce of Fort St. John. This magazine was produced locally in Fort St. John by Motion Media - the incredible sup-port of the community has been overwhelm-

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ConTenTS Local Reference ..............................2Our Energetic Leaders ....................4Chamber Membership....................5Chamber Board ..............................6Fort St. John Stats ..........................72009 Events ....................................8Outdoor Adventures .....................10The Economy ................................12Fort St. John Airshow ...................14Energetic Living ............................16Our Sports Heros ..........................20Education ......................................22Adult Education ............................24Downtown .....................................26Services Directory .........................28Energy Industry .............................30Alaska Highway Monument .........34Local & Regional Maps .................36Transporation ................................38Employment ..................................40Health Care ...................................42Health Contacts ............................45Transporation ................................50Trivia ..............................................52Arts & Entertainment .....................54Chamber Membership..................56Business Directory ........................58

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Fort St. John & Area Community Guide 1

LOCAL REFERENCE

RCMP - Emergency 911Non Emergency Tel: 250-787-8100 Crime Stoppers Tel: 250-787-8477

FIRE DEPARTMENT - Emergency 911Non Emergency Tel: 250-785-4333

BC AMBULANCE SERVICE - Emergency 911Non Emergency Tel: 250-785-5559 Hospital Tel: 250-262-5200

Highway Conditions www.drivebc.com Tel: 1-900-451-4997 Alaska Highway Tel: 250-774-7447 Environment Canada Tel: 250-785-7669

Utilities & ServicesTelus Tel: 250-310-2255 Pacific Northern Gas Tel: 1-800-663-1173 BC Hydro Tel: 1-800-224-9376 Fort St. John City Hall Tel: 250-787-8150

InternetAwink.com Tel: 250-787-7200 Peace Region Internet Society Tel: 250-785-8877 Telus Internet Tel: 250-310-4638 The Internet Guys Tel: 250-785-1941 Shaw Cable Tel: 250-785-3039

TelevisionCJDC Tel: 250-785-6634 Shaw TV Tel: 250-785-9296 Bell TV Satellite Tel: 1-888-759-3474 Star Choice Satellite Tel: 1-866-782-7932

Radio The Moose 100.1 FM (Country) Tel: 250-787-7100 Energy FM 98.5 FM (Today’s Hits) Tel: 250-785-9836 CJDC 890 AM (Country) Tel: 250-782-3341 The Bear 101.5 FM (Rock) Tel: 250-787-9669 CBC Radio One 88.3 FM (News) Tel: 250-562-6701

NewspapersAlaska Highway News (daily) Tel: 250-785-5631 The Northerner (weekly) Tel: 250-785-2890 Northeast News (weekly) Tel: 250-787-7030

Online Newswww.energeticcity.ca www.thenortherner.ca www.northeastnews.ca DentistsAlaska Avenue Dental Clinic Tel: 250-787-1606 Dr. Andreiuk Tel: 250-785-4513 Fort St. John Dental Clinic Tel: 250-785-1867 Northern Lights Dental Clinic Tel: 250-787-7820 Dr. Kerim Tel: 250-787-1848

Seniors’ FacilitiesNP Care Centre Tel: 250-785-8941 NP Seniors’ Housing Society Tel: 250-785-8983 Seniors’ Centre Tel: 250-785-7897

Physicians & SpecialistsFort St. John Health Unit Tel: 250-263-6000 ABC Medical Clinic Tel: 250-785-1220 Family Medical Clinic Tel: 250-787-1123 The Medical Clinic Tel: 250-785-6677 Hospital Tel: 250-262-5200 Optometrists & Eye CareDr. Rogers Tel: 250-785-8055 Northern Vision Care Tel: 250-785-2020 Merwin Optical Tel: 250-787-0232

Fort St. John & District Chamber of CommerceSuite 202, 9325 - 100th Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 4N4 Tel: 250-785-6037 email: [email protected] www.fsjchamber.com

City Hall Phone: (250) 787-8150 10631 100th. Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 e-mail: [email protected] www.fortstjohn.ca

Visitor Centre9523 - 100th Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 4N4 Tel: 250-785-3033 Toll Free: 1-877-785-6037 email: [email protected] www.fortstjohn.ca

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our energetic leaders

A Chamber of Commerce in one of the busiest areas in British Columbia must be just as dynamic as the businesses it serves. The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce does just that.

Working with a strong and vigorous membership of well over 400 businesses – one of the largest per capita in the province – in Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, Charlie Lake, Baldonnel and more, the Chamber of Commerce strives to provide its members with the incentives, benefits, representation and support needed to make their enterprises grow in a flourishing economy. Whether the issue at hand is local, regional, provincial or national, the Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce strives to be there for its members.

Fueled by the resource sector industries of oil and gas, forestry and agriculture, the North Peace has come of age, with a burgeoning tourist industry and retail services that make it the service centre for more than 65,000 people in Northeastern BC. The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce is ‘In Business for Business’, representing this vital and growing business community as it strives to meet the demands of today’s world.

Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce Suite 202, 9325 - 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 4N4 Tel: 250-785-6037 • Fax: 250-785-6050 • Email: [email protected] www.fsjchamber.com

When you think of energy in BC and, indeed, all of Canada, you cannot help but think of “the Energetic City”, Fort St. John. And I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new residents and visitors to the best city in the best province in the best country in the world.

Those who make Fort St. John and area their home soon find it to be a dynamic centre for nearly 65,000 residents in Northeastern BC. As the largest city in the Northeast we are also the service centre for the province’s oil and gas industry, while also serving the agriculture and forestry industries – and a growing tourism sector. In fact, Fort St. John this year was named the Forest Capital of BC!

Fort St. John has enjoyed steady and sustainable growth for many years and is ideally positioned to withstand the economic fluctuations that plague many other areas of the world. Our retail, industrial and residential growth, coupled with a municipal government determined to manage that growth efficiently, fosters a sense of energy second to none in the nation.

This is a great place to live and it’s a great time to live here – in a city that is open for business. Fort St. John continues to grow and develop its business and industrial base, while developing planned residential growth and amenities such as the Enerplex recreation complex to ensure we have a stable and contented workforce living in a friendly, caring city that retains its small town feel..

Couple all that with a wide variety of recreational opportunities, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, and you will see that Fort St. John really is “the place you want to be”!

City of Fort St. John 10631 - 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5

Tel: 250-787-8150 • Fax: 250-787-8181 • www.fortstjohn.ca

RUSS BEERLINGPresident,

Fort St. John & DistrictChamber of Commerce

BRUCE LANTzMayor,

City of Fort St. John

YOUR REPRESENTATIVES


Monday - Friday 10am to 6pmSaturday 10am to 5pm

or by appointment Tel: 250.787.0673

[email protected]

9935 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y4

The Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, residents and community groups coming together as a group to ensure a healthy economic and socio-economic base to benefit the entire community.

The Chamber of Commerce represents and promotes Fort St. John’s economy, education system, crime prevention programs, tourism initiatives, environmental, cultural, and governmental concerns, and encourages business, residential, and industrial investment, broadening the tax base and providing employment.

The Chamber is pleased to partner with many community businesses and organizations that work together to make the Fort St. John area the best place to live, work and do business.

Benefits of Chamber Membership• Member referrals

• Monthly Chamber Luncheons with Keynote speakers

• Participate in decisions which affect the future of business in this area

• Seminars and Workshops

• Employer/Employee Group Insurance Plan

• Preferred Rates for MasterCard, Visa & Interac

• Gasoline Fleet Discounts with Shell, Husky, Mohawk, Petro Pass and ESSO

• Long Distance Savings Plan with Primus

• Online Payroll Services

• Member Discount on Community Magazine Advertising

The Fort St. John & DistrictChamber of Commerce

“In Business for Business”


Chamber board of DirectorsMeet the executive and directors...

RUSS BEERLING President Moose FM

TODD TRIPP 1st Vice President North Peace Airport Services

WANDA SMOOK 2nd Vice President Licar Management

MITCHEL CHILCOTT Treasurer North Peace Savings & Credit Union

YOUR REPRESENTATIVES

2008 / 2009 Executive

Directors

TONy ZABINSKy Scotia Bank

SEAN CROUSE Business Development Bank

KATHY MILLER Remax Action Realty

BILL MIKAELSON Quality Inn Northern Grand

DAVE BUTLER Butler Farm Equipment

BRENT HODSON Alaska Highway News

ANDREW TYLOSKY Motion Media

NIC WESWICK School District #60

TANYA zETNER zen Yahweh Fitness

ROBERT zEUNERT Callison zeunert Law Corp.

Chamber Staff

ANNETTE OAKChamber Manager

KIM MINARDAssistant


Fort St. John Stats Automobile and Truck Tires24 Hour Emergency Truck Service

Mechanical Services

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Artistically designed bouquets and Fresh flower delivery

Shop our expansive collection of:- Party supplies- Home decor

- Purses and jewellery

Elevation Above Sea Level .............................................. 690mFort St. John City Area ..............................................22.74km2

Time Zone - DST not observed ................... Mountain (UTC-7)Mayor .....................................................................Bruce LantzMP (Federal) ......................................... Jay Hill (Conservative)MLA (Provincial) .....................Vacant until May 2009 Election2008 Business Incorporations ............................................ 215Median Age ........................................................................ 31.52006 Average personal Income .................................. $54,522Median Household Income ......................................... $71,1852008 Average Home Selling Price ............................. $304,698January Average Temperature .........................................-14.2 July Average Temperature ................................................. 15.8Average Annunal Rainfall ..........................................295.9 mmAverage Annunal Snowfall ......................................198.20 mm

Distance to Major CentersPrince George ............................................................... 457 kmDawson Creek ................................................................ 74 kmFort Nelson ................................................................... 387 kmWhitehorse .................................................................. 1365 kmAnchorage ................................................................... 2529 kmEdmonton ..................................................................... 664 kmCalgary .......................................................................... 956 kmKamloops ...................................................................... 981 kmVancouver ................................................................... 1239 kmVictoria ....................................................................... 1321 kmSeattle ......................................................................... 1355 kmPortland ...................................................................... 1,634 km

Fort St JohnTel: (250) 785-9072

Dawson CreekTel: (250) 782-1919

“Bring your system to life”

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Bryon LightfootBranch Manager

Owen MyhreInstrument Manager

Electrical, Instrumentation Technology & Controls


Each summer, the streets of Fort St. John come alive with

flowers as the energetic residents and community get behind sprucing up the

community by planting flowers, and beautifying our homes, businesses and public places. Fort St. John

has been an international champion in the Communities in Bloom competition.

2009 Fort St. John International Airshow

The semi-annunal Fort St. John International Airshow takes to the skies over Fort St. John on July 26th 2009. This year,

the Fort St. John show is the second largest in British Columbia! Watch for the show and the amazing acts from all over the world

coming to the Energetic City including the Candian Forces Snow-birds, the Skyhalks, CF-18 Demo Team & more!

Sunday, July 19th 2009 www.fsjairshow.com


One of only a few professional ice carving events in Canada, The annunal High On Ice festival attracts visitors and participants from all over the world to

participate in professional and amature ice carving events. The festival warms up local residents each winter with a range of fun winter activities and entertainment. Watch for it in early 2010

Fort St. John’ers are patriotic! The biggest community celebration each year takes place on Canada Day... Thousands of local residents take part in the celebration and the Canada Day Parade attracts hundreds of floats. The fireworks at dusk are always a great show!July 1, 2009

One of the only places you can still take in a traditional Fall Fair just like the old days! The annunal Fall Fair takes place just north of Fort St. John each August. Come watch the tractor pulls, livestock exhibitions and take in the local entertainment! August 15th & 16th 2009

North Peace Fall Fair

Choose Quality Inn Northern Grand, the only full-service hotel in downtown Fort St. John, for a heart warming getaway. Enjoy award winning service, a choice of rooms and suites with heated bathroom �oors, wireless Internet,

indoor pool and whirlpool as well as a White Spot

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Canada Day

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Campgrounds & Information

Visitor Information Centre

OUTDOORS

Camping has always been a great way to explore the outdoors while enjoying a great vacation. So grab your gear, and check out these great outdoor adventures!

Charlie Lake RV & Leisure Park: (Mile 52 Alaska Highway) laundry, showers, full service, pull-throughs, fire pits, playground. 250-787-1569

Ross H MacLean Rotary RV Park: 40 serviced sites, laundry, washrooms, close to fishing, boat rentals, launch, within walking distance to a pub. 250-785-1700.

Peace Island Regional Park Campground: Great camping along the shores of the Peace River. 250-789-9295

Beatton Provincial Park Campground: (Off Alaska Highway on 271 road) Sheltered picnic area, various hiking trails, children’s playground and a boat launch. 250-787-1893.

Bear Flats Campground: (Highway 29, on the way to Hudson’s Hope)250-262-3205 Charlie Lake Provincial Park: (Highway 29 & Alaska Highway Junction)1-800-689-9025 Kiskatinaw Provincial Park: (Mile 17, Alaska Highway) 250-843-0074 Sani-Dump: Alaska Highway & 86th Street

The Fort St. John Visitor Centre is open year-round to offer travel or tourist information to visitors and the local community.

The warm and welcoming staff at the centre can help you with information on the great tourist destinations in BC and across Canada. If you’re new to town, stop by to pick up your phone books, local reference maps and more. .

The savvy staff members are also able to provide up to date information on all weather, road, and transportation conditions. Free computer and wi-fi access is available. 250-785-3033 9522 100th Street Fort St. John


Campgrounds & Information

We see things differently here.

Urban Systems Fort St. John...

where we live, work and play.Urban Systems is proudly serving the City of Fort St. John and has been working in the Peace for nearly 30 years.

We are a Western Canadian consulting fi rm providing services to local and provincial governments, First Nations and the land development sector. Urban Systems is a 300-person strong, employee-owned fi rm providing services from six regional offi ces throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

To meet the differing and emerging needs of our diverse client base, Urban Systems has developed an integrated service offering that includes solid professional competencies in the disciplines of Engineering, Planning and Landscape Architecture. Since opening our Fort St. John offi ce in 1993, we have come to know fi rst hand that the BC Peace is a great place to live, work and play!

If you are interested in joining a progressive company that approaches things a little differently, we invite you to take a closer look at Urban Systems:www.urban-systems.com or e-mail: [email protected]

Urban Systems Ltd. 10808 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z6; Ph: 250-785-9697

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Information and on-site programs

Recycling Composting Water Conservation Energy Conservation Waste Reduction Sustainability

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Holding our own....Amongst the World’s economic Changes

Nordlands VenturesSafety Program Development,Consultation and Supervision

Paul van Nostrand

250-785-3214 Cell: [email protected]

The world has seen unpresidented economic challenges in the last few months of 2008 and the early months of 2009. Although the story in some places around North America is full of doom and gloom, the Fort St. John area continues to do well in the grand scheme of things. The

present opportunities and the future of this area have never looked brighter. Outstanding investment opportunities in business, real-estate and lifestyle continue to attract people to this area and drive the growth and spirit of The Energetic City.

Fort St. John’s stable economy is primarily based on the

oil and gas industry. Forestry and agriculture also play a

large role within the Peace Region, along with tourism and

community services.

THE ECONOMY

EnergyOIL & NATURAL GAS HYDRO ELECTRICITY

WIND POWER ENERGY SECTOR MAINTAINCE & SERVICE

OIL & GAS COMMISSION

ForestryLUMBER

ORIENTED STRAND BOARD PULP

AgricultureFORAGE CROPS - HAY & SILAGE CEREAL CROPS - GRASS SEED

OIL SEED CROPS - CANOLA LIVESTOCK - CATTLE, BISON, SHEEP

OtherTOURISM

RETAIL & SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

TECHNOLOGY


“OUR ECONOMY IS DIVERSE, STRONG & GROWING... NORTHEASTERN BC IS WELL POSITIONED FOR FUTURE GROWTH

AND LONG-TERM STABILITY.”RUSS BEERLING

PReSIDenT, FoRT ST. John & DISTRICT ChAMBeR oF CoMMeRCe


AIRSHOW

AIR SH WFORT ST. JOHN INTERNATIONAL

SUNDAY, JULY 19 2009



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CF-18 HORNET DEMO TEAM

CANADIAN FORCES SKYHAWKS

WING WALKER CAROL PILON

WORLD CHAMPION AEROBATIC TEAMS

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THE NORTH PEACE ARENAHome to many local Fort St. John groups and teams, including the

Flyers, Huskies, Minor Hockey, Figure Skating and more!

CURLING CLUBOur eight sheet curling rink offers Junior, Adult, and Senior Curling

Leagues throughout the winter months.

NORTH PEACE LEISURE POOLThe pool area is complete with a lap pool, a one-metre diving board,

a three-metre diving board, steam room, sauna, hot tub, water

slide, and a wave pool. It is conveniently located in Centennial Park,

attached to the arena.

ENERPLEXOur own Olympic Legacy! The Enerplex will

open in the fall of 2009, and features two ice

surfaces, a long-track speedskating oval, a

walking track, and more. The Enerplex will be

Fort St. John’s hub of Energetic Living!

BIKE AND WALKING PATHSFort St. John has a growing network of both natural and paved

walking paths that wind through the City, making it easy to get out

and be active.

SURERUS BALL PARKNothing brings the community together like a baseball game!

Slo-Pitch/Softball Diamonds, Horseshoe, Tennis and Soccer Facilities.

Located at 86th Street & 101 Ave.

CENTENNIAL PARKThis park serves as the hub for all the major festivals and celebrations

throughout the year, and an natural oasis in the middle of the

community.

ROTARY SPRAY PARKLocated next to the Leisure Pool and provides a welcome way to cool

down during our warm summer weather. The park is unsupervised

and free to the public from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm during summer

months.

FISH CREEK COMMUNITY FORESTThe scenic Community Forest is located by the College and offers 4

KM’s of walking trails for all abilities, including a paved wheel-chair

accessable path.

RECREATION & LEISURE


CALL 311FOR QUICK ACCESS TO ALL CITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES

10109 95 Ave Fort St John, BC

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UP-TO DATE INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL GROUPS AND EVENTS

LAKE POINT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB250-785-5566

Located on the shore of Charlie Lake 10 km north along the Alaska

Highway from Fort St. John. This picturesque course winds its way

along the shore of Charlie Lake and through tree lined immaculately

kept fairways. The greens are ranked as the best kept in Northeast

and certainly throughout BC.

LONE WOLF GOLF CLUB250-789-3711

This beautiful 18 hole championship golf course located in Taylor is

simply one attraction not to miss out on! It features a driving range

and full service clubhouse and pro shop.

LINKS GOLF COURSE250-785-9995

The Links golf course is located on the north end of Fort St. John, and

offers 9 holes right close to town with a wide range of challenging and

fun fairways.


PEACE RIVER NORTH TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION 250-785-8881

CHRISTIAN LIFE SCHOOL 250-785-1437

FIRST NATIONS EDUCATION CENTRE 250-785-8324

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTRE 250-263-9008

NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 250-785-6981

UNBC PEACE RIVER-LIARD 250-787-6220

our Sports Champions

SPORTS

JAY MORRISONPhoto DESGphoto / Lars Hagen

DENNY MORRISONPhoto DESGphoto / Lars Hagen

Denny Morrison grew up in Fort St. John and joined the Elks Speed Skating Club as a young child where his speed skating skills developed and flourished. His biggest success so far has been winning a silver medal in the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy, as a

member of the Canadian Mens’ Speed Skating Pursuit Team. In 2007, Denny took a gold medal in the 1000 metre event at the World Cup Finals, held in Calgary. In January 2008, Denny won a gold medal in the 1,000 Meter race at the World Cup in Hamar, Norway. Most recently, on March 15th 2008, Denny broke the 1,500 meter speed skating world record with a time of 1:42.01, and earned a $25,000 cash prize.

Currently, Denny is working hard and continuing his training for the 2010 Olympics to be held right here in BC. When he is not working and training in Calgary, Denny enjoys heading back to Fort St. John to visit the family, and even going for a few laps around The Outdoor Oval.Denny’s older brother Jay is also an accomplis

hed speed skater – he developed his skills in here in Fort St. John as well. Today, Jay competes on the world circuit and is also rated as one of the best speed skaters in the world, along with his younger brother.

The Olympic path was paved for the Morrison’s by Fort St. John’s first Olympian, Linda Johnson-Blair. She competed in long track speedskating at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics.

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THE PEACE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Peace River School District is responsible for the education of close to six thousand students. Twenty separate schools house our future: Six modern elementary schools, two junior secondary schools, and one large senior secondary school. Within the outskirts of Fort St. John are three kindergarten schools in Charlie

lake, Baldonnel, and Taylor. An Open Learning School, only one of nine in the Northeast Region and Northwest Territories, is provided for parents who wish to take on a stronger role in their children’s education. Fort St. John is also home to a French Immersion school, a Fine Arts school, and a Distant Education school.

The District offers an Aboriginal Student Support Workers’ Program,

apprenticeships and Project Heavy Duty at the secondary level, the Wireless Writing program, Outdoor Education sites, band programs, French immersion, Student Support Services, and Early Intervention to ensure quality within our education system. The community plays a vital role in sustaining the future for our children.

School District #60 has been recognized for its innovative approach to education. Programs such as the Wireless Writing program (that equips students with laptops) and the apprenticeship programs and Project Heavy Duty (where students have hands-on experience operating heavy equipment) have made the North Peace Region stand out as a place of innovative learning.

Education is an essential need for any community, especially a young and vibrant one like Fort St. John. Talented and dedicated professors, teachers, administrators and support staff are all here to offer a high quality of education in the Peace Region.

EDUCATION

Peace River School District


ALWIN HOLLAND ELEMENTARY 250-785-6125

BERT AMBROSE ELEMENTARY 250-785-2321

BALDONNEL ELEMENTARY 250-789-3396

BERT BOWES JR. SECONDARY 250-785-6717

BUICK CREEK ELEMENTARY 250-630-2231

CM FINCH ELEMENTARY 250-785-8580

CHARLIE LAKE ELEMENTARY 250-785-2025

CLEARVIEW SCHOOL 250-781-3333

DR. KEARNEY JR. SECONDARY 250-785-8378

DUNCAN CRAN ELEMENTARY 250-787-0417

ECOLE FSJ CENTRAL ELEMENTARY 250-785-4511

HUDSON’S HOPE SCHOOL 250-783-9994

NORTH PEACE SECONDARY 250-785-4429

NORTHERN BC DISTANCE ED 250-261-5660

OPEN LEARNING PROGRAM 250-261-2999

PRESPATOU SCHOOL 250-630-2241

ROBERT OGILVIE ELEMENTARY 250-785-3204

TAYLOR ELEMENTARY 250-789-3323

THE KEY LEARNING CENTRE 250-785-1611

UPPER HALFWAY ELEMENTARY 250-772-5032

UPPER PINE SCHOOL 250-827-6391

WONOWON ELEMENTARY 250-772-3353

PEACE RIVER NORTH TEACHERS 250-785-8881

CHRISTIAN LIFE SCHOOL 250-785-1437

FIRST NATIONS EDUCATION CENTRE 250-785-8324

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTRE 250-263-9008


UNBC FORT ST. JOHN 250-787-6220

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The Northern Lights College campus is located at the north end of Fort St. John, next to the community forest.

More than 1800 students make up the student body from all the Northern Lights College campuses accross Northern BC for academic, career/technical, apprenticeship, vocational, and international students.

Northern Lights College offers a range of courses in the oil and gas sector, mechanical engineering, computer sciences, automotive, business technology, to trades and apprenticeships.

Oil and gas training, power engineering, as well as land and resource management are a few more options available.

Northern Lights College has strong connections with the University of Northern BC, Olds College, SAIT, BCIT and Simon Fraser University. Credit transfers with these and many more post secondary insitutions are availible.

For more information, check out www.nlc.bc.ca.

EDUCATION

Adult education

THE OIL AND GAS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

This educational facility was created to train 180 individuals at a time in the oil and gas sector to help meet the growing demand for trained labor to fuel our growing economy.

“Northern Lights College is an innovative educational leader”, says NLC president Jean Valgardson. “The co-operation, collaboration and input of industry have created a training program we fully expect to deliver outstanding student results.”

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA 250-787-6220 Northern BC’s very own university, based in Prince George, had strong connections to the Fort St. John area. Plans are in the works to build a physical campus for UNBC in Fort St. John in the next few years. In the meantime, online courses are available as well as teleconferencing. A variety of courses are also available which work collaboratively with the Northern Lights College.


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University Arts and Sciences•Trades and Apprenticeships•Career and College •PreparationWorkforce Training and •Continuing EducationSecondary School Dual •Credit Programs.

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Downtown Shopping

Fort St. John is full of great shopping opportunities

that cater to all tastes. Quaint boutiques, specialized

retail shops, large chains, and commercial

establishments are all open for business!

Our downtown core has a diverse mix of

independently-owned retail, business, resturants,

cafes and commercial stores.

Fort St. John is growing - and energetic entrepreneurs and established big brand names are opening new businesses all the time to service the

citizens of Fort St. John. The City has been recognized as one of the best places in Canada for business success. There is ample

opportunity for forward-thinking investors and entrepreneurs to take a serious look at the opportunities that exist in the

Energetic City.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT

The downtown area of Fort St. John is continuing to evolve – and it isn’t without it’s challenges. Downtown is a diverse mix of older buildings mixed with newer developments and a challenging situation with the many “brown lots” – old gas stations that left the soil beneath them contaminated, and now requiring costly cleanup before they can be

developed or turned into green space.

On the bright side, many of the older buildings downtown are being improved - the recently re-opened Lido Theatre shows

the opportunity for the history of Fort St. John to find a new life … there are plans for many of the other older buildings downtown

to find new lives or be re-developed into the next generation of Downtown Fort St. John.

Each year, the community celebrates our potential by participating in the Fort St. John Arts Council’s Flower pot project and Communities in Bloom. Residents and businesses in Fort St. John are proud of our beauty and our potential for the future.

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Fort St. John's largest clothingand fashion store, with the largest selection of styles anywhere in Northern BC.

Vibe By Home ProsFort St. John’s Hippest Home Decor & Gift BoutiqueKim MacKay and Stacey Goode at the Royal LePage Home Pros Real-Estate office in Fort St. John noticed an opportunity a couple of years ago; there was no where in Fort St. John to buy unique and hip gifts, accents, accessories and furniture in Fort St. John. That’s when they decided to turn the loft above the Royal LePage Real Estate office into a funky shopping experience unlike anything else in the Energetic City. Vibe is filled with unique home accessories from all over the world, all at an unbeatable price. Stacey explains, “We want to give our customers something they’ve never had before in town... affordable, funky and unique gifts and glam for the home. We’ve searched the world and brought it all here to town!” If you’re a long time resident here, a visitor passing through, or moving to Fort St. John, make sure you stop by Vibe! 9629 100th Ave 250-785-6882 homeprosvibe.com fsjhomes.com


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The energy industry attracts dedicated souls that are ready to get their hands dirty and make

sure the fast-paced industry continues to chug along and power the growth of Northeastern BC.

The oil and gas sector in British Columbia is one of the stars of the provincial economy, generating significant economic activity each year and employing thousands of British Columbians. The Government of British Columbia is committed to opening up every region and community of the province to a wealth of new opportunities; BC’s oil and gas sector holds tremendous promise for BC.

The natural gas industry has grown rapidly over the last several years and growth is expected to continue. Natural gas development in the Northeast represents a major and growing sector of the province’s economy. Large, world-class discoveries have fostered increased international interest in our natural gas potential. Since deregulation of gas markets in 1985, British Columbia natural gas has played a growing role in domestic and international markets. Increased use of natural gas for electricity generation in BC and in the United States offers promising market opportunities.

The Northeast is the only area of British Columbia producing commercial quantities of oil and gas and has been a focus of petroleum exploration and development since 1952. Its 194,000 square kilometres include the northern foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the northwest part of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. Gas is processed at 38 plants and central dehydrators in northeastern British Columbia; major plants are located in Taylor, Fort Nelson, and Pine River (near Chetwynd). These plants, along with hundreds of service companies employ thousands of people in the area and throughout the province. Service companies include anything from a catering company, trailer rentals, first aid attendants and welders to vacuum trucks.

BC remains an attractive market for the major energy players - even with the recent economic pressures, the industry hasn’t seen much of a slow down. The future looks bright - Shale Gas Plays like the Montney and Horn River Basin promise to drive future growth.

Fort St. John is home to the BC Oil & Gas Commission (OGC). The OGC is a Crown agency dedicated to regulating

crude oil, natural gas and pipeline activities throughout British Columbia. Its headquarters are in Fort St. John, central to much of the drilling activity in the province’s Northeast.

The Oil and Gas Commission’s mandate is to provide a ‘one window’ approach to reviews of oil and gas industry applications and ensure environmental, economic and social impacts are taken into account prior to any development activities. Since its inception over ten years ago, the Commission has assumed most of the oil and gas regulatory responsibilities formerly held by provincial government ministries. It is also unique in the fact the organization is based in Fort St. John - a long way from the Lower Mainland, where government agencies are usually headquartered.

Additional support is provided to the industry through the provincial Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and organizations such as Energy Services BC. Energy Services BC is the only British Columbia-based oil and gas industry association representing members at the regional, provincial and national level. Regional and provincial initiatives have been ongoing since the inception of the society in 1974.


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The BC Petroleum Industry’sSafety Association

Safety Services:Industry Recommend Practices, Safety Program Certifi cation (COR), Industry Safety Seminars,

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Canada’s six major petroleum industry trade associations, represented on Enform’s Board of Directors, actively work

with Enform to address evolving industry needs.

For more about Enform, please visit www.enform.ca(250) 785-60091240 - 9600-93rd Ave Fort St. John V1J-5Z2

The city has attracted and impressed some of the biggest names in the international energy industry. In addition to oil and gas, just to the west of Fort St. John stand the mighty Peace Canyon and W.A.C. Bennett Dams, which provide over 40% of the province’s hydroelectric power. Williston Lake, the reservoir for the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, is the largest manmade body of water in British Columbia and the ninth largest hydroelectric reservoir in the world. The construction of a third dam on the Peace River, “Site C”, to be located just 7 km from Fort St. John is currently under consideration.

When it comes to energy production, Fort St. John really lives up to our name, “The Energetic City!”.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE NORTH PEACE REGION:

• A full range of plant construction, maintenance, and operation services

• Production equipment supply and service

• Construction services including roads, site preparation, pipeline and bridge work

• Well site maintenance

• All hauling, transport, and hotshot services

• Oilfield and industrial supplies (wholesale and retail)

• Charter air services (helicopter and fixed wing)

• Rentals for a wide range of industry-specific needs, including tanks, bridges, and heavy equipment

• Natural gas transmission and processing

• Welding, electrical, machining, plumbing and heating, drafting, and other trades and professional services

• Drilling mud and chemicals

• Steam trucks and pressure testing services

• Communications infrastructure design and installation

• Safety, first-aid, camp, and catering services

• Wireline and logging services

• Oil and gas well stimulation, fracturing, completion, and work-over services


Professional Land Surveyors Providing reliable and innovative surveying and mapping services to the resource industry. With experienced staff and office locations throughout western Canada, we respond quickly and efficiently to our clients needs.

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Not long after the bombing of pearl harbour on December 7th 1941, President Franklin D. Rossevelt approved a plan to build an inland supply route from Canada to Alaska. Construction of the Alaska Highway began in March 1942 and brought nearly 11,000 american soldiers to Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alaska. As the work began, many soldiers were stationed in the Fort St. John area.

Shortly after 8 AM, on May 14th, 1942, a pontoon boat left the 341st Engineer Regiment landing at the south end of Charlie Lake to deliver equipment, supplies, and personnel to Company E’s Bivouac site at the north end of the lake, a distance of about 12 Miles, (20 KM). There were seventeen men on board. Major John Marvin Turvey, in charge of the expedition, had overseen the loading of the equipment, which included a radio command car, a bulldozer, drums of oil, and other supplies.

The two-bay, three boat raft had been built the previous day under the supervision of Lt. John Langendoorf, of the 74th Engineer Company. When they started out from the south end of the lake, the water was

choppy, with one foot waves - powered by two 22 Horsepower motors, the boat proceeded north in the increasingly rough water and stronger headwinds, with waves soon reaching two to three feet.

By 11:15 AM, the boat was about two thirds of the way to its destination and in the middle of the lake. The men then discovered that a plug had come out of the gas line of one of the motors and gasoline was draining out. They had just rounded the headland when Major Turvey ordered a turn to the west shore. As the boat started to turn, two waves hit in succession, flooding the right pontoon, which went under, and tipping the raft at a precarious angle. Then it settled and went under, all in less than two minutes.

A mile and a half away in his cabin on the northwest shore of the lake, homesteader and trapper Gustaf Albin Hedin watched the pontoon ferry making its way up the lake as he cooked his breakfast. He

An Alaska Highway Tragedy RememberedHERITAGE

A tragedy that happened on Charlie Lake in 1942 while building the Alaska Highway was nearly forgotten

about... until a few dedicated local Fort St. John residents dug up the details on the accident that claimed

12 lives. Today, a monument stands on the shores of Charlie Lake for all to remember the sacrafice made by

Canadians and Americans during the building of the great Alaska Highway.


An Alaska Highway Tragedy Remembered

checked its progress through his field glasses, returned to his stove, then checked the lake again. This time, the boat was nowhere to be seen. Instead, he saw men bobbing up and down in the water. Within two minutes, he had launched his 14 foot rowboat - it took him about 15 minutes to reach the men. At the accident scene, he found nine men

afloat - they were hindered in their own efforts to rescue themselves by their heavy winter clothing and boots. Some of them couldn’t swim. He hauled two survivors ashore, then returned to help the others, even though his own small boat was in danger of being swamped by the waves. Two more men were rescued during the second trip, and on a third trip, he saved one more man.

Five out of the seventeen men survived. A military investigation concluded that the accident was not caused by any misconduct. Trapper Gustaf Hedin received a medal from the Humane Society of Canada and was honored by the Canadian Military and the US Military.

66 years after this tragic incident, hundreds of people gathered on the shores of Charlie Lake on a cold,

windy May 21st 2008 for the unveiling of a permanent memorial. Many family members of

the solders traveled from across the USA to come to the ceremony, including the son of

Major John Turvey, Dan Turvey who traveled from Michigan.

US Ambassador to Canada, David Wilkins was at the ceremony, and spoke to the closeness of the US and Canada’s relationship. “The Alaska Highway is an excellent example of the US and Canada, two close neighbors with a lot in common, but a mutual respect for our differences, that came together to defeat a common enemy and build this amazing Alaska Highway in only 10 months. We must always remember those that have sacrafied their lives for our country, and it gives me great pride to be here today for this event.”


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CAR RENTALAvis Car & Truck - 250-785-5515 Driving Force - 250-787-0634 Enterprise Rent-a-car - 250-787-7655

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The conventional transit system entails the use of the transit buses with fixed routes and fixed schedules. In Fort St. John, three bus routes are available across the city on that operate on a thirty minute rotation. Daily passes as well as monthly passes are available to the public. Discounted rates are offered for students and seniors. For all transit information including route maps, scheduling, and fares, please visit the BC Transit website or call the city’s transit department at 250-787-8150.

Fort St. John also has the popular Handi-Dart service. The custom transit serves those who cannot use the conventional

transit system and is designed to accommodate people with cognitive and physical disabilities. It uses specially equipped vans and mini buses. The HandyDART Service is available Monday to Friday for those requiring one-time trips, or regular subscription trips. Passengers must first register with the HandyDART Service prior to riding.

The Fort St. John Greyhound bus depot offers a range of services ranging from passenger service to cargo and more. For further information on schedules and fares, call 250-785-6695.

Getting Around

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION


Getting Around

Fort St. John = opportunity!

The City of Fort St. John is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the country. Over 1,000 employers offer a range of career opportunities.

The three industries employing the majority of people in the Fort St. John area are: oil and gas, agriculture, and forestry. Service, retail, and hospitality and construction are some of the other robust industries and businesses thriving in this city.

The Energetic City is a hotbed of activity - awesome career opportunities exist in every sector of the economy. From jobs in the service and hospitality industry, to high-paying energy sector jobs, to doctors and professionals, everyone has the opportunity to advance and realize the good life in Fort St. John.

If you’re wanting to further explore the job opportunities that exist for you, check out the employment guide online at www.fsjchamber.com. Local job boards also exist online at energeticcity.ca and macenna.com.

EMPLOyMENT


Best Places to Live in British ColumbiaAcross Canada Survey, MoneySence Magazine, 2008

1 - Victoria

2 - Vancouver

3 - Fort St. JohnAVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $79,927

DISCRETIONARY INCOME - 26%

NEW CARS - 20.4%

UNEMPLOYMENT - 4.20%

FORT ST. JOHN RANKED #53 IN CANADA

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Information, workshops and referrals related to immigration, education, housing, health, employment standards, culture, community resources, transportation, etc

Connecting Oil and Gas Employers to Immigrant workers through employment counsel-ling and job placements.

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Health & Wellness

NORTHERN HEALTH

Northern Health is responsible for the delivery of health care across the Northern part of the province, covering almost two-thirds of British Columbia’s landscape. In order to accommodate all the medical needs for the region, Northern Health has been sub-divided into three operational areas called Health Service Delivery Areas (HSDAs). These delivery areas consist of the Northeast, the Northern Interior, and the Northwest. Fort St. John, the hub for all the other surrounding small communities, lies within the boundaries of the Northeast Region.

Northern Health medically provides acute care, mental health, public health, addictions, and home and community care services to over 300,000 people over an area of 600,000 square kilometres in the province of British Columbia.

With over two dozen acute care facilities, 14 long term care facilities, public health units, and offices providing specialized services, the 7,000 employees are more than happy to assist those seeking any medical services.

FORT ST. JOHN HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTRE 250-262-5200

The Fort St. John Hospital & Health Centre is a full service hospital with forty four acute care beds and extensive out-patient and in patient services. The emergency room is available twenty four hours a day, with an average of 90 – 100 patient visits daily.

In the 2006/2007 year, over 1.45 million in funding from Northern Health, the Ministry of Health, the Peace River Regional Hospital

District (PRRHD), and the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation helped to donate the required state of the art equipment and upgrades needed to support the growing demand of medical services. The Fort St. John Hospital provides a full range of diagnostic services, including Nuclear Medicine. On staff are: a general surgeon, internist, pathologist, psychiatrist, obstetrician/gynecologist, as well as 18 general practitioners to assist with any medical concerns.

Visiting Specialist Clinics are held throughout the year with expertise in orthopedics, dermatology, ENT, neurology, nephrology, pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, rheumatology, and the UBC Eye Clinic Program.

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To assist the hospital with extended and intermediate care, The North Peace Care Centre specializes in long term care for Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, palliative care, and physiotherapy. The North Peace Care Centre currently houses 95 beds complete with personal care assistants to facilitate a warm and caring environment.

THE FORT ST. JOHN MEDICAL CLINIC 250-785-6677

The Fort St. John Medical Clinic is conveniently located in the heart of Fort St. John to assist with any non-emergency medical related issues. It is a walk-in clinic, but also offers appointment visits. Training doctors are on staff, so as to encourage the locals to be a part of the training doctors program for the future of health care in the Northern Region. Some of the services available include: preventative medicine, blood tests, pregnancy tests, pap smears, breast examinations, asthma care, injections for medicine/flu shots, birth control, third party medicals, removal of sutures, and any informational content required.

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SUPPORTING HEALTH SERVICES

Supporting Health Services in Fort St. John have also diversified to meet the growing demands of the community. Dental care, Optometry, Massage therapy, Acupuncture, Reflexology, hair removal, laser treatments, Chiropractors, and naturopathic alternative medicine are all available.

Senior Care in the Fort St. John has steadily increased over the past few years. The North Peace Seniors’ Housing Society (NPSHS) is assisting the elderly with affordable housing and assisted living care. The centre operates the Peace Lutheran Apartments 1 and 2, and The Elks Sunset Home. The Fort. St. John Health Unit also provides long term care for seniors, as well as access to assisted living, geriatric outreach, and long term care management. Fort St. John is also home to a brand new active seniors living complex - Abbyfield House.

Specific Health Services such as the Child Development Centre (CDC) have been serving the community since 1973. Their purpose is to aid children with special needs and to assist with early childhood education. They specialize in physiotherapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, family services, respite/skills, and integrated infant and preschool development programs.

NEW HOSPITAL TO BREAK GROUND IN 2009

Fort St. John will see construction begin this spring on the construction of a brand new state of the art hospital. The 55 bed hospital will provide 11 more acute care beds for our region, and will also include a new 123-bed residential care facility for seniors on the same site. The two facilities will share services logistical services. The initial construction cost is estimated at 268 million dollars, and the new facility is being constructed as a public-private partnership. The new hospital will be constructed in an area located just north of 100th ave near the bypass road in an area the City hopes will become an extension of downtown in the future.

HEALTH CARE

FORT ST. JOHN RAISES 1.7 MILLION DOLLARS FOR CT SCANNER

The generosity of Fort St. John and area showed true when the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation undertook the largest-ever fundraising campaign in the history of our community - to raise 1.3 million dollars towards the purchase of a new CT Scanner for local hospital. The Foundation’s goal of $1.3 million was achieved in only 9 short months and the final amount raised totaled over $1.7 million. Thanks to the generosity of many, the Hospital is now home to a brand-new, 64 slice CT Scanner and patients that were sent elsewhere can now access this basic diagnostic tool close to home and to the professionals they know and trust. Over 3000 donors contributed to the project, including 6 $100,000+ donations that came from the North Peace Savings and Credit Union, Canadian Natural Resources, D. Loewen Ent., Thelma Ostero, Mr. and Ms. P.A. Woodward Foundation and, Allan Markin (currently the chairman of Canadian Natural Resources). Our community works hard to ensure that everyone living here has access to the best possible health care that a northern community can provide. Why? Because we deserve no less.


FORT ST. JOHN HOSPITAL 250-262-5200

FORT ST. JOHN PUBLIC HEALTH 250-263-6000

BC NURSES HELPLINE 866-215-4700

BC SCHOzOPHRENIA 888-888-0029

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 250-261-9189

NORTH PEACE ADDITICTIONS 250-262-5269

FSJ MENTAL HEALTH 250-263-6080

NP SENIOR HOUSING 250-785-8983

NP CARE CENTRE 250-785-8941

ACTIVE LIVING FIT-START 250-785-4592

FSJ COMMUNITY LIVING 250-787-9262

FSJ PHARMACY & WELLNESS 250-785-3234

FSJ SENIOR CITIzENS’ ASSOC. 250-787-7897

HANDI-DART 250-787-7433

HEART AND STROKE 250-785-5696

Community Health Contacts

MEALS ON WHEELS 250-787-0321

ABC MEDICAL CLINIC 250-785-1220

FSJ MEDICAL CLINIC 250-785-6677

NP MEDICAL CLINIC 250-787-1123

SHOPPERS DRUG MART PHARMACY 250-785-6155

NORTH HEALTH BUS 1-888-647-4997

NP COMMUNITY RESOURCES 250-785-6021

NP MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 250-785-2582

SAVE OUR NORTHERN SENIORS 250-785-3245

FSJ PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC 250-785-1175

MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN 1-800-663-7100

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It’s no secret that the opportunities in the Real Estate market in the Fort St. John area are huge; who wouldn’t be lining up to move into such an outstanding, thriving city with opportunity?

A diverise mix of properties, ranging from apartments, townhouses, single family dwellings, duplex as well as some amazing dream homes to suit any taste are often on the market, and ready for new residents or investors to take a look at.

Economic growth in Fort St. John is double the provincial average, at three per cent annually, recently, Fort St. John tied with neighbouring Dawson Creek as the 5th best investment town for real estate in British Columbia.

Fort St. John has a number of professional real-estate agents and property maganement companies to provide new residents with a smooth transition to the area.

Investments in Fort St. John Real Estate can start at about 100,000. The average cost of a 3-bedroom bungalow is $275,000-$300,000, and the average cost of an executive home is $450,000.

People are choosing to live here for the great quality of life, the opportunities available, the breathtaking landscape, and the prosperity. Our city is filled with growing families, skilled workers, children, innovators, and entrepreneurs. All lifestyles and cultures are embraced, offering a multi-dimensional and unique approach to the way of life in Fort St. John.

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T ravel with speed and comfort at the North Peace Regional Airport, located seven kilometres east of the City of Fort. St. John. This full-service airport is filled with friendly and

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The airport comes equipped with the second largest mainland runway in BC and is the largest and only facility in Northern BC capable of handling a Boeing 747. Scheduled airlines, charter, or light aircraft are also available to cater to your flying needs.

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How did the Peace River supposedly get its name? The Cree and Beaver Indians were feuding and made peace on the banks of the river.

What is the name of the glacial lake that covered this area 10,000 years ago? Lake Peace.

Who is known as “Mr. Alaska Highway”? Earl Bartlett ( A U.S. construction engineer who stayed and photographed the entire highway.)

Which settler had a time capsule placed in his North Pine Cemetery vault? Mr. Bill Tiegs. The capsule contained seeds, bottles, coins, etc…

Complete the saying…If you drink water from the Peace River … you will surely return!

What type of dam is the W.A.C. Bennett Dam? An earth-filled dam.

Fort St. John was incorporated as a town in? 1958.

Who published the first Alaska Highway News? George Murray.

What company established the first trading post in Fort St. John? The Northwest Trading Co. – 1794.

Why is honey unique as a food? It is the only food produced by insects and eaten by mankind.

Fort St. John prefers to remain in one time zone all year round. Which time zone? Mountain Standard Time.

As far as we know, Taylor has had three names… What are they? Herbie’s Flats, Taylor Flats & Taylor.

Who is the young man from Fort St. John that played for the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL Team)? Reg Kerr.

Where is the only church bell in Fort St. John located? The Shared Church.

How was the ground thawed for winter burials in the early days? Old tires were heaped on the plot site and burned.

What was the old-fashioned cure for a sore throat or bringing down a temperature? A teaspoon of sugar with a few drops of kerosene.

Which famous person was the community of Fort Nelson named after? Lord Nelson (of the Battle of Trafalgar fame).

What was the original name of Hudson’s Hope? Rocky Mountain Fort (Portage).

Who was held up in the Fort Nelson fur heist? The Hudson’s Bay Company.

What famous trail passes through the Cecil Lake Area? The Dunvegan Trail.

Which 2 North Peace rural communities have the same initials? Cecil Lake and Charlie Lake.

Which street in Fort St. John may very well be the richest? 100th Street, formerly Mackenzie street, It has all the banks on that street.

Which rural community changed its name from booze to blossom? Rose Prairie (formerly Whiskey Creek).

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Fort St. John is rich in culture, and alive with amazing musical talent! The northern air and wide sky

inspire a vibrant local music scene in Fort St. John. There is a local group for nearly every genre of music – from one person solo acts, to country, folk, cover, rock, punk and alternative bands. Everything has the local talent and a loyal audience ready to take it all in.

Local coffee shops and pubs are great venues for local preformers to play at open

mic events. The Lido Theatre embraces the music scene by playing host to local concerts. Larger shows are held in the North Peace Cultural Centre theatre.

Stage North is the gateway to the best in live theatrical entertainment in the area. The volunteer theatre troop put on several shows throughout the year. Past shows have included The Beverly hillbillies, A Midsummer night’s Dream, Beauty and the Beast, and the award-winning production of The Monument.

The Fort St. John Community Arts Council is an umbrella organization that represents many local arts organizations, such as Irish, Scottish Highland, Belly-dance, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Ballet dancing, pottery, spinning and weaving, quilting, band, community theatre, film, visual art, and poetry readings. There is arts activity for all ages and skill levels for people to enjoy.

The Arts Council encourages participation from local residents and groups in the many arts related events that take place in and


around Fort St. John. These include the High on Ice winter festival, which includes both amateur and professional levels; Art in the Park, the Council’s contribution to BC Arts and Culture Week; Elves Christmas which includes two concerts and an art auction; The Flowerpot Project where hand painted flower pots are put on every corner along 100th Street; and Art That Moves You, an initiative with BC Transit to display brightly painted scenes on city buses during the summer months. The Art’s Council’s home is the Artspost, a funky space where local arts organizations can get together and practice their craft.

The North Peace Cultural Centre is located in the heart of downtown Fort St. John. The ArtSpace is the hub of the Cultural Centre, coordinating arts and leisure classes for all ages. The always-popular preschool classes combined with expanded youth programs offer a wide variety of opportunities for all age groups. The Cultural Centre also contains a sidewalk-style bistro, the Cultured Café, with its adjacent banquet facilities for up to 200 guests. The Café provides daily lunch specials in the Centre’s bright and open atrium lobby.

Also located in the Cultural Centre, Peace Gallery North is a museum-class art gallery for northern artists. The Gallery, which features 12 to 17 exhibitions each year, consistently showcases all forms of artwork, from paintings and sculptures to more contemporary pieces.

The Fort St. John Public Library (also located in the Cultural Centre) is more than just books! Free access to the Internet is available via wireless or at the computer workstations.


Benefits of Chamber Membership• Member referrals

• Monthly Chamber Luncheons with Keynote speakers

• Participate in decisions which affect the future of business in this area

• Seminars and Workshops

• Employer/Employee Group Insurance Plan

• Preferred Rates for MasterCard, Visa & Interac

• Gasoline Fleet Discounts with Shell, Husky, Mohawk, Petro Pass and ESSO

• Long Distance Savings Plan with Primus

• Online Payroll Services

• Rogers Wireless Discount

• Member Discount on Community Magazine Advertising

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T he Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan delivers more than a typical group plan; it was introduced in 1970 specifically to address the needs of small to medium sized businesses. The

Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan now serves over 26,000 businesses from coast to coast.

Our benefit plan provides guaranteed renewable coverage, pooling of the risk with other businesses and efficient administration to make the Plan more affordable. Further, our advisors work in your community and are familiar with your unique needs.

you control your plan by choosing from up-to-date options. you choose your level of coverage from basic to comprehensive. you have access to affordable, flexible insurance options; fast, accurate claim payments; outstanding service and support; and easy administration.

We provide packages to businesses from as small as one person, and as large as 50 people, including home-based businesses, year round farms and ranches. We offer guaranteed coverage options for firms with three or more people.

Choose from a variety of Dental, Extended Health Care, Disability Insurance and Life Insurance options. “Best Doctors” access is included in every plan.

First Choice Insurance and Investment Services is your local Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan provider located at 9519-100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC. Call us for a free quotation at 250-785-6285 or inquire online at www.bcbenefitplans.com or contact the Chamber of Commerce.

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Crayon Box Design & Promotions (250) 787-9141

Creative Signworks Inc. (250) 787-7900

RG Strategies (250) 377-3572

Signtist Signs & Decals (250) 787-2478

St. John Advertising (250) 785-7741

Trimtek Custom Signs (250) 785-0999

Agriculture Consulting Ardill’s Ranch (250) 262-3230

Arthur Hadland Consulting (250) 789-3566

Automotive Sales & Service

Alaska Highway Autobody (250) 785-3282

Cross Country Mechanical (250) 785-9554

Dale’s Automotive (250) 785-0537

Fort City Chrysler Sales (250) 787-5220

Fort Motors (250) 785-6661

Fountain Tire (250) 785-4313

Great Canadian Oil Change (250) 787-6071

Kal-Tire: Mackenzie Tire (250) 785-5626

Leach’s Tire (250) 785-2411

Mic Suds (250) 785-3282

Murray Chevolet (250) 785-8005

Napa Auto Parts (250) 785-0463

Northern Auto Electric (250) 785-5710

Northern Bearing & Drive Service

(250) 787-0727

Northern Spring Brake & Steering

(250) 787-0727

Pro-Street Automotive (250) 785-9872

Von’s Services (250) 789-3117

W&C Automotive (250) 787-0648

Wolverine Motors (250) 787-5559

Business Support Better Business Bureau (888) 803-1222

Community Futures (250) 785-6794

Expert Baliff & Collection Services

(250) 785-9222

North Peace Administrators’ Association

(250) 262-6047

North Peace Economic Development Commission (250) 785-5969

Northeast Aboriginal Business Centre Society (250) 785-1870

Sci-Tech North (250) 785-9600

Community & GovernmentCanada Post Corp. (250) 785-4625

District of Taylor (250) 789-3392

Doig River First Nation (250) 827-3776

FSJ Public Library (250) 785-3731

Metis Provincial Council of BC (604) 801-5853

Ministry of Community Development (250) 787-2716

North Peace Community Resources Society (250) 785-6021

North Peace Historical Society (250) 787-0430

North Peace Justice Society (250) 263-9209

Oil and Gas Commission (250) 261-5700

Richard Neufeld MLA (250) 263-0101

Welcome Wagon (250) 787-1704

Computer, Internet & TelecommunicationsComputer Factory (250) 785-1773

The Site Build Team (250) 793-4217

Two and a half Techs (250) 785-8333

Construction & Contractors Barda Equipment (780) 532-0097

Braun’s Flooring & Home Decor (250) 787-1842

Cal-tec Refrigeration (250) 785-6913

Colteran Developments (250) 787-7029

Conway Electric (250) 785-6829

D. Bauer Mechanical (250) 785-7887

DGS Astro Paving (250) 787-7283

Gordon Mytron Construction (250) 785-5721

Home Hardware Building Centre (250) 787-0371

Independent Plumbing & Heating Supplies/True Value Hardware (250) 785-6679

Inland Concrete (250) 787-0674

J. Simon Quality Electric (250) 785-4132

JH Interiors (250) 787-9391

Lyndon’s Contracting Plumbing & Heating

(250) 261-9294

Northern Vac Services/Wilson Concrete (250) 785-3382

Northland Plumbing & Heating (250) 785-6911

Paragon Refrigeration (250) 785-5771

Peace River Building Products (250) 785-2116

Rosebrook Flooring (250) 785-4411

RTR Carpentry & Roofing (250) 261-1357

Saunderson Electric (250) 785-6200

Shrec Construction (250) 261-0913

Tanjett Carpentry (250) 785-0432

Tri-Metaltek Industries (250) 785-1727

Westburne Electric/Rexel Canada Electric Inc. (250) 785-8905

Woodland Tim-br mart (250) 787-7774

Consultants & IndividualsBV Land Consulting (250) 785-6340

D.W. Wiles Holdings (250) 785-4067

Ecofor Consulting (250) 787-6009

Mackeno Ventures (250) 785-5365

Myriad Consulting (250) 787-8457

Sue Stark - Life Success (250) 783-5740

Walter’s West Projects (250) 787-5888

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Canadian Studies (250) 787-0290

Child Development Centre (250) 785-3200

Out of School Child Care (250) 785-1779

Northern Lights College (250) 787-6201

Peace River North Teacher’s Association

(250) 785-8881

UNBC (250) 787-6220

Employment ServicesEmployment Connections (250) 787-0024

Macenna Staffing Services (250) 785-8367

Metis Nation of British Columbia (250) 787-1957

North East Native Advancing Society

(250) 785-0887

Progressive Employment Services

(250) 262-7648

Silk Road Tours (604) 925-3831

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Entertainment & EventsActive Sounds (250) 793-4994

Beachcomber Spa and Billiards (250) 785-2355

Bizzy Body Event Planners (250) 793-0272

Lakepoint Golf & Country Club (250) 785-5566

North Peace Cultural Centre (250) 785-1992

Stage North Theatre Society (250) 787-1902

Systems by Trail (250) 787-7591

EnvironmentalAMEC Earth & Environmental (250) 785-5982

Diversified Environmental Services

(250) 787-9101

Morrow Environmental Consultants

(250) 785-9898

Northern Environment Action Team

(250) 785-6328

O’Connor Associates (250) 263-0990

ROW Environmental Services (250) 785-3504

Financial ServicesAccutech Bookkeeping (250) 562-8847

Bank of Montreal (250) 785-8356

Brad Brain Financial Planning (250) 785-1655

Business Development Bank of Canada

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CIBC (250) 785-8101

DG Smith & Company (250) 787-0777

First Choice Insurance & Investment Service (250) 785-6285

Good Sense Office Solutions (250) 794-1256

H&R Block (250) 785-7549

Karyn Guy Financial Services (250) 787-2544

Madeline Scott Income Tax- Bookkeeping

(250) 263-0886

Meyers Norris Penny (250) 785-8166

North Peace Savings & Credit Union

(250) 787-0361

Royal Bank of Canada (250) 261-6858

Sander Rose Trobak (250) 785-5645

Schilds Kurjata (250) 785-2805

Scotia Bank (250) 262-5150

Scott Wisdahl Inc. (250) 785-1864

Sexsmith Financial Group (250) 785-0309

TD Canada Trust (250) 262-5000

Wells Fargo Financial Corp Canada

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Fitness/SalonCurves for Women (250) 785-1125

World Gym (250) 787-1808

Genergy Connections (250) 263-7498

Maxx’s Fitness (250) 785-3488

Pheonix North Salon (250) 785-6167

The Hair Bin (250) 787-1552

Wizard of Hair The (250) 785-5582

zen Yahweh Fitness (250) 263-2156

FuelFort St. John Coop Association (250) 785-5651

Smith Fuel Services (250) 785-3467

HealthDr. Gerry Mangel Chiropractor (250) 263-9770

Fort St. John Medical Clinic (250) 785-6677

Mobile Industrial Health Services (250) 785-4833

Mental Health Society (250) 785-2582

Northeast Health Services (250) 262-5204

Northern Vision Care (250) 785-2020

Tracy Mireault - Arbonne Consultant

(250) 261-3295

Heavy Equipment/TrucksBrandt Tractor (250) 785-6762

Butler Farm Equipment (250) 785-1800

Coneco Equipment (250) 785-8161

Finning (250) 787-7761

Inland Kenworth/Parker Pacific (250) 785-6105

Maximum Mechanical (250) 785-9667

Northern Valve Services (250) 785-1900

Peace Country Rentals & Sales (250) 785-8951


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Waterous Power Systems (250) 785-4191

Hotel/MotelBest Western Coachman Inn (250) 787-0651

Caravan Motel (250) 787-1191

Econo Lodge (250) 787-8475

FSJ Motor Inn (250) 787-0411

Lakeview Inns & Suites (250) 787-0779

Pomeroy Hotel (250) 262-3233

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Quality Inn Northern Grand (250) 787-0521

Stonebridge Hotel (250) 785-8364

Super 8 Motel (250) 785-7588

Industrial & Energy Services632064 BC Ltd. (250) 787-2298

Alpha Controls (250) 785-7481

Archer CRM Partnership (250) 261-5584

B.J. Services (250) 785-7363

Bar KL Contracting (780) 779-3661

Brimel Exploration Services (250) 785-0360

C.A.P. Oilfield Services (250) 787-9175

Canadian Natural Resources (250) 785-3085

Cancor Rathole (250) 787-5555

Canfor (250) 787-3600

Carbon Mountain Drilling (250) 785-3598

CCS Energy Services (250) 827-6834

CCT Compressor Control Technologies

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Chilkat Energy Services (250) 827-3361

ConocoPhillips Canada (250) 785-4887

Desfosses Holdings (250) 785-9454

Diamond D Ventures (250) 827-3139

DJC Gas & Oilfield Contracting (250) 827-3282

Dunn Hiebert & Associates (250) 787-8692

Elite Technologies (250) 785-3311

Encana Corporation (780) 513-0552

Eveready Industrial Services (250) 789-6770

Flint Energy (250) 785-0225

G.H. zaal Trucking (250) 785-4078

Garry Hewins Contracting (250) 785-3878

Ghost Services (250) 787-8453

Golder Associates (250) 785-9281

GT Gas Compression (250) 785-8900

Guillevin International (250) 785-8038

Impact Well Management (250) 781-3315

Imperial Oil Resources (250) 781-3344

J-KROM Investments (250) 787-0370

JD Piling & Anchor (250) 787-6001

JK Gas Compression Services (250) 787-9671

Kelly’s Oilfield Contracting (250) 785-5038

Livewire Automation (250) 787-9111

Lonkar Services (250) 787-1500

Maxim Industries (250) 785-7775

MBK Energy Limited (250) 262-6988

Meridian Specialties (250) 785-9643

Nabors Production Services (250) 785-2307

Natco Canada (250) 787-0761

Neil Carlstrom Oilfield (250) 263-7018

North Ridge Ventures (250) 787-8704

Norweld Stress (250) 787-0609

Open Range Vac Services (250) 263-1055

Paladin Inspection Services (250) 787-5356

Pamco-Enerflex (250) 785-1171

Peace River Hole Cementing & Exploration

(250) 785-3370

Peace Valley OSB (250) 263-6564

Petro-Canada Oil & Gas (250) 787-8200

Petron Communications (250) 785-3333

Petrotec Controls Inc. (250) 785-2839

Pimm’s Production Equipment (250) 787-0808

Prologic Controls (250) 785-3982

Radius Inspection Services (250) 787-0336

Rapid Wireline Services (250) 785-4364

Redneck Oilfield Services (250) 785-0720

S&S Turbine Services (250) 785-5272

Service on Site (250) 787-0082

Silver Shadow Inspection Services

(250) 785-0202

Silvertip Controls (250) 787-2597

Spectra Energy Gas Transmission - Midstream (250) 787-8523

Spectra Energy Transmission Services Pipeline Field Services (250) 263-5004

Spirit Oilfield (250) 785-0656

Spunky Logging Ltd. (250) 783-5374

St. John Ambulance (250) 785-7233

Stop & Go Traffic Control (250) 785-4420

Syntech Enerflex (250) 785-9072

Thunder Controls (250) 827-3475

Trojan Safety Services (250) 785-9557

Troyer Ventures (250) 785-8332

Twylight Pressure Controls (250) 785-2178

Wade Fair Welding (250) 787-1538

Weir Services Canada (250) 785-6627

Wurz Oilfield Consulting (250) 787-8446

Insurance & LawCallison zeunert Law Corp. (250) 785-8033

Hub Internation Barton Insurance Brokers

(250) 261-6696

ICBC (250) 261-5302

JW Baker Insurance Agencies (250) 785-4408

Pomeroy & Gentles (250) 785-6688

Pomeroy Agencies (250) 785-2225

Janitorial/LaundryEnviro Rags (250) 787-8416

Esteem Cleaning Industries (250) 787-7130

Norjay Janitorial Services (250) 261-4080

Springfresh Cleaning & Restoration Canada (250) 262-3000

Media & CommunicationsAlaska Highway News (250) 785-5631

Astral Media (250) 785-6634

Bargain Hunter Publishing (250) 785-0413

Kathleen O’Neill & Associates (250) 787-1203

Mega Media (250) 794-8888

MooseFM (250) 787-7100

Motion Media (250) 663-8751

Northeast News (250) 787-7030

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O’Neil Communication Services (250) 787-9804

Russell Eggleston Creative (250) 261-8002

Misc. ServicesAnita’s Lock & Key Shop (250) 787-9756

BC SPCA - North Peace Branch (250) 787-5168

Beatton Way Fabrics (250) 785-7804

Code 3 Security Services (250) 263-0062

Fortress Lock & Key (250) 785-4423

P&J Water Services (250) 785-4263

Peace Moving & Storage (250) 785-2649

Rivers Animal Hospital (250) 785-8387

Rocky Fahr Home Inspections (250) 787-7484

Short Busche Auctions (250) 787-0445

Treemendous Tree Care (250) 789-9293

Non-ProfitBC Grain Producers (250) 782-2557

ENFORM BC Safety (250) 785-6009

FSJ Association for Community Living

(250) 787-9262

FSJ Community Arts Council (250) 787-2781

FSJ Friendship Society (250) 785-8566

FSJ Hospital Foundation (250) 262-5299

FSJ Women’s Resource Society (250) 787-1121

Salvation Army (250) 785-0500

Success (250) 785-5323

The King’s Valley Christian Camp

(250) 827-3549

United Way (250) 263-9266

Property ManagementHuntington Place Co-op (250) 785-7557

Licar Management (250) 785-2662

North Peace Seniors Housing Society

(250) 785-8983

Sterling Management Services (250) 785-2829

Real EstateCentury 21 Energy Realty Ltd./ Lynda Dunfield (250) 793-7942

Century 21 Energy Realty Ltd./Chad Bordeleau (250) 785-8051

Landquest Appraisals (250) 785-5700

Pinnacle Capital (604) 727-7035

Propertyguys.com (866) 962-0249

Remax/Cherie Dunn (250) 785-5520

Remax/Dave Eaton (250) 785-5520

Remax/Kathy Miller (250) 785-5520

Remax/Tim Rempel (250) 785-0932

Royal LePage Gold Realty (250) 785-6601

Restaurants & Food ServiceBoston Pizza (250) 787-0455

Brewed Awakenings (250) 785-1499

Casey’s Pub (250) 787-1661

Just Like Gram’s Home Baking & Cake Decorating (250) 827-3023

K-2 Services (250) 787-0935

KFC Restaurant (250) 785-6738

Mama Panda Restaurant (250) 787-1199

McDonald’s Restaurant (250) 785-1308

Nicks Nuts (250) 785-7774

Peace Country “Delite” (250) 261-5507

Pizza Hut/Taco Bell (250) 785-8800

Quiznos (250) 787-1126

RNR Sales & Rentals dba Charlie LK Fishing & Eatery (250) 787-8699

Rosco’s Pub & Grill (250) 787-5500

Retail Shops & Services Divona Summer ; Mary Kay Cosmetics

(250) 785-7467

All-West Glass (250) 785-5637

Babies ‘N’ Bellies Clothing (250) 787-1580

Backcountry (250) 785-1461

Canadian Tire (250) 787-0191

Canadian Water Serve & Save (250) 263-9927

Charnwood Creations (250) 787-1544

City Furniture (250) 785-7868

Cliffside Printing (250) 787-7677

Community Printers and Stationers

(250) 785-0203

D&G Jewellery (250) 785-1124

Deb’s Flower Hut (250) 785-1104

Deltek Business Machines (250) 787-7470

Dream Catchers Gifts & Jewellery (250) 785-1898

Ernie’s Sports Experts (250) 785-7771

Ferris Fast Cycles (250) 785-3711

Fireplace Ceramics Studio The (250) 785-5456

Fort Gifts (250) 785-6310

Frontier Jewellers (250) 785-3690

Hi Performance Motor Sports (250) 785-8125

Pharmacy & Wellness Centre (250) 785-3234

Tran-s-port Products (250) 785-1293

Graphx Signs & Auto Designs (250) 785-5767

Hamilton Copiers (250) 263-9528

Hamilton Stationers (250) 785-3590

Hammer Hobbies (250) 785-7723

Homesteader Health Foods (250) 785-1455

IKON Office Solutions (250) 785-6018

Innovations (250) 785-7546

Kurios Books (250) 785-6880

LaBelle Fashion Consignment (250) 787-2726

Mannings Basket & Gift (250) 785-2066

Marc Joseph/Trends Clothing (250) 261-6367

Midnight Cycles (250) 785-1022

Northern Metalic Sales (250) 785-6655

Petticoat Lane (250) 787-9666



Play N Trade (250) 789-4386

PriceSmart (250) 785-2985

Roland Triebel Jewellers (250) 787-1995

Rona (250) 785-8849

Safeway Canada (250) 261-5477

Scoop Clothing (250) 787-0673

Shoppers Drug Mart (250) 785-6155

Smarti Pantz Kid’s Clothing (250) 785-2445

SMECO Enterprises (250) 785-3753

Snap on Tools (250) 785-2564

Sobeys (250) 785-5376

Staples Business Depot (250) 794-3000

Steel Toes Workwear Specialist (250) 785-5888

Target Printers (250) 785-4666

The Northern Toy Box (250) 785-3500

The Original Basket Boutique (250) 794-7710

Totem Electronics (250) 787-7884

Totem Mall (250) 785-3537

Trailblaz’n Power (250) 785-6675

Unforgettable Memories (250) 785-2711

Veronica’s Closet (250) 787-9877

Walmart (250) 261-5544

Retail/GalleryDunvegan Gardens (250) 785-1131

Sonlight Gallery (250) 785-9099

Surveying & Land ServicesFocus Surveys (250) 785-7776

Jim Jarvis Engineering (250) 785-8498

M. Milligan & Associates (250) 262-3259

McElhanney Land Surveys (250) 787-0356

Northwind Archaeological Consulting

(250) 787-1811

Urban Systems (250) 785-9697

TransportationCanadian Helicopters Western (250) 787-0431

Double R Trucking (250) 785-4606

Driving Force (250) 787-0634

Enterprise Rent-a-Car (604) 539-0866

Generic Towing (250) 785-6242

Hooked Productions Services (250) 787-1657

Nav Canada (250) 787-0175

North Cariboo Air (250) 787-0311

North Peace Airport Services (250) 787-0426

Northern BC Truckers (250) 782-3330

Northern Chemical Transport (250) 263-7224

Principle Trucking (250) 785-9434

Safety First Professional Driver Training (250) 785-7744

Tidy Trucking (250) 785-7515

TMJT Enterprises (250) 787-8540

Travel & TourismCameron Travel (250) 785-4481

Peace Reach Adventures (Torwood Lodge)

(250) 787-6406

Spicer Travel (1988) dba Marlin Travel

(250) 787-1136

Uniglobe Guardian Travel (250) 785-0654

Utilities & Public ServicesBC Hydro (250) 785-1486

Canadian Waste Services (250) 787-7073

Northwestel (250) 785-9837

Pacific Northern Gas (250) 785-5688

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