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BRAVING THE WEATHER: Young Maddox Browatzke braved the wet, snowy conditions on Halloween, and is seen here trick-or-treating outside a home in northwest Fort St. John.

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A pair of local residents are angry their neighbour has been storing oilfield equipment on agricultural land south of Fort St. John in contravention of local Shoppers Drug Mart (2) 5,572 bylaws.

No Frills 8,015 However, because the property, on the 240 Road, is in the process of being rezoned to industrial, the Walmart 7,440 Peace River Regional District said it will not take Sears 7,432 enforcement action unless the re-zoning is turned Staples 6,093 down.

“We want to be public with this and say… ‘What Home Hardware 9,310 is wrong with the system here?’” said Dan Cantlon, Jysk 6,093 an affected landowner.

London Drugs 8,374 Chris Cvik, the PRRD’s chief administrative officer, said that earlier this year, the district received a Windsor Plywood 11,600 complaint about oilfield equipment property stored on a property owned by Robert WILLIAM STODALKA PHOTO Gartner. The property is zoned Oilfield equipment storage is stored on this property along the 240 Road south of Fort for large agriculture, and storing St. John, even though it is zoned for large agriculture. oilfield equipment there contravenes the district’s bylaw. ny, and that the property could never be agricultural, trucks. We had this rutted up, it looked like a bush Cvik said that last May, because it was “right on the banks of the river.” trail.”

Gartner made an application to “It’s really just to ensure that the zoning aligns The road conditions deteriorated to where some rezone his property to light in- with how it is being used,” Giesbrecht said. smaller cars and minivans became stuck. dustrial, which would allow for The application has gone through some initial Meither said he did not want to live in a heavthe storage. steps for approval, but it has not been officially ad- ily industrialized area when he brought his property, Jared Giesbrecht, a land opted. A public hearing about the property is set for which he has transformed from a “bush” property to agent representing Gartner, said Nov. 9, but no date has been set for the PRRD to a more appealing one, complete with a fishing hole.

Gartner had leased out his prop- make a decision afterwards.

Cantlon has also had issues with another nearby erty for use by another compaOn Oct. 28, there was still a large amount of oil- industrial property containing equipment that emits field equipment on Gart- foul smells and forces him indoors at times. He is is a This handsome guy ner’s property. These in- worried that if Gartner’s property is re-zoned, the lshe the newcomer to nd cluded multiple trailers, property may become home to similar equipment. ter. He was fou under a shed and had sludge containers, and Giesbrecht said some of the concerns are valid, ere wh us no ID to tell ’s large, black industrial but that there is already quite a bit of industrial develhe bel ong s. He • Employment Assistance Services ut unneutered and abo containers. opment going on in the area. ms see • Trades & Apprenticeship and 4 years old r Gartner’s storage of “Any industrial development is not out of line friendly. He has fou • Training Assistance white paws. If you oilfield equipment on with historical use,” he said. s, Providing Holistic Training Services know where he live the property has also anHe said that while there may have been an inplease contact the for the Aboriginal Peoples of NEBC SPCA. gered nearby landowner crease in industrial traffic because of Gartner’s propHolly is a lovely 4 year-old, Ho lly Main Office: 785-0887 Frank Meither. erty, other industrial players would have played a long-h aired tortois eshell female waiting for her purrFor Cantlon and Mei- role as well. fect home. She is friendly, but a seems a little touchy ther, the storage is an exIf Gartner’s rezoning application is denied, only The HairBin would like to welcome after her leg amputation ample of the increasing then would the PRRD take enforcement action, surgery. She seems comThea fortable around other cats industrialization of the however, Cvik could not give a timeline as to how and dogs and may be back from her adventure! suited to a home with area—something they quickly this would happen. either, but with a little do not want.

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Blueberry River signs pipeline agreement Staff Writer

The Blueberry River First Nations have signed an agreement with TransCanada over the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project.

While the specific terms of the agreement remain confidential, it includes access to employment and contracts, and initial and annual payments to Blueberry for the life of the project.

"We believe the pipeline project will benefit our members today and for future generations, both financially and in terms of employment for our members," said Chief Marvin Yahey.

"The relationship we have established with TransCanada is just as important as the agreement, and we are confident that the relationship we have built will continue to the benefit of both parties for years to come."

Project President Tony Palmer said the

agreement was an “important milestone” for the pipeline.

"We want to ensure we have (First Nations) input on environmental and cultural impacts and that they benefit from the construction and operation of the PRGT pipeline project," Palmer said.

Davis Sheremata, a TransCanada spokesman, said the company received final permits from the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission Tuesday, meaning it has full regulatory approval for the construction and operation of the project.

“We engaged with the recognized leadership of First Nations across the PRGT pipeline route at a very early stage of the process and we strongly believe it is the only way to go if you want to build and keep a good relationship,” said Sheremata.

The company has also signed project agreements with ten other First Nations. Two of those, Doig River and Halfway River, are in

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Yet another month has whistled away with the leaves and although many don’t want to hear it….there are only 8 Fridays left until Christmas!

This past month was busy with preparation for our annual Halloween Howl event. We are uncertain as to why we did not sell out this year. In fact we sold only 281 of 400 tickets.

This is the first time in 11 years that the event has not sold out. With the base of our profit coming from ticket sales we were struggling to make profit. A tremendous thank you must go out to our financial sponsors Western Financial Group and Daski Contracting Ltd for their $1000 sponsorships. We must also thank all of our prize sponsors starting with West Jet for their 2 tickets ANYWHERE West Jet flies! Last year these tickets auctioned off for $3950, this year we saw a reward of $1400 for these items. Other local business such as Driving Force, Marlin Travel, Marcy’s Bright Ideas, Windward Resources, Medi Skin, HB Spa and Wellness, Veronica’s Closet, Suzanne’s, Good 2 Go, This and That, Scoop Clothing, Tru Value, Oscar’s Disposal, 3 Roses Tattoo, Farm Bound and the Aveda Salon offered their support through prize donations.

Our final thanks go to Good Vibrations for keeping everyone bouncing, Linda for reading tarot during the night, Darcy Shawchek Photography and the Pomeroy for hosting once again this year. We are expecting a profit of about $8500 after expenses thanks to the support our local community!

As the Christmas season swings into high gear watch for our volunteers out selling BC SPCA merchandise and preparing for our next fundraising efforts. We are joining the wonderful team at Farm Bound to sell baskets of organic goodies. The baskets include everything from fruits, veggies, nuts, chocolates, meats and cheese from local BC sources. Don’t be afraid to stop by and browse if you see us out at a store. We will also be collecting orders at the SPCA for the Farm Bound baskets.

The beloved Pet Pics with Santa will also be kicking into high gear with photo opportunities as early as Mid November (we hope). Stay tuned for more details.

As for our critters we are starting to see a more steady flow into the shelter and for the first time this year we have full dog kennels! Cats are always full and we appreciate everyone who chooses adoption of their family pets. We have adopted 80 adult cats and 112 kittens.

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The Luutkudziiwus, a group within the Gitxsan Nation in B.C., filed a legal challenge against the project on Oct. 14.

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We have also transported more than 112 cats and kittens that have been adopted in our sister shelters. 61 adult dogs and 31 puppies have also found their way into local loving homes.

We have a total of 294 adoptions this year and we still have 2 months to go. We have intake 767 animals this year with 385of those being cats and kittens! 158 of our total animal intake is through owner surrender and a high percentage of the surrenders are solely due to non-pet friendly housing. We encourage everyone who is adding a pet to their home to do some research prior to taking the animal home.

Great thanks to Rivers Animal Hospital for continuing to offer free exams and pro bono surgeries for those in need. Their generosity is helping save lives throughout Fort St. John and surrounding areas! One of those lucky recipients was our lovely Holly, pictured here. Holly came in from Fort Nelson last December with a badly broken leg. Her limb had fused folded up under her and made proper mobility very difficult.

We do not know how her leg became broken in this manner, but thanks to River Animal Hospital doing her leg amputation for free Holly is awaiting a second chance. This 4-5 year old cat likes to rule her domain. She likes to be pet, but only when she wishes it. Her favorite time to come visit and ask for love happens to be when you are busy and ignoring her, of course.

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Bronwyn Scott

Should bacon be banned from human consumption?

According to the World Health Organization, bacon causes cancer. While many are alarmed by this recent announcement, I for one am not. Did you actually think bacon was healthy? It’s fatty, it’s salty, it’s oddly juicy when you slice into a new, unfrozen pack. And, it’s delicious. Things like that always cause cancer.

Some might say that because bacon causes cancer it should be banned. I say that’s ridiculous.

Cigarettes are unhealthy, and they’re not forbidden. Candy, pop and sugar in large quantities is bad for you, and will probably give you diabetes. It’s not banned.

You know what else is bad for you? X-rays. Not getting enough sleep. Gravy.

Getting wasted. Stress. Desk jobs and too much sitting. Over-exertion. Obsessions.

Fun things that could potentially give you bruises, scratches, cuts and concussions.

Yet: X-rays help doctors locate broken bones. Staying up late to cram for a test could help a student pass a crucial exam. Gravy makes bland mashed potatoes and turkey taste delicious, and is basically the basis of Thanksgiving. You might meet the love of your life when you’re wasted. Working to achieve your life goal could cause you stress, but the fruits of your labour make it all worth it. I could go on, but do I have to?

Let’s keep one thing in mind when making life decisions, as in whether or not to continue eating bacon: everything in moderation. Part of being healthy is allowing yourself those little treats, and taking the odd risk.

Science Matters David Suzuki

Sustainable development goals offer a path to prosperity

Sustainable development means different things to different people. The concept was popularized in 1987 by the groundbreaking Brundtland Commission report to the United Nations, “Our Common Future”. Over the past three decades it has entered conversations around global poverty, health, environmental quality and social justice. It’s even been used to rationalize the ongoing extraction of globally significant natural resources, and some people think it means sustainable growth.

(Some cynics said environmentalists got the sustainable part while corporations got the development.)

It’s possible to extract resources with attention to environmental

consequences, but unless it’s done in ways that ensure the planet remains healthy enough to support human life, where all people enjoy peace, health and food security, can it really be called sustainable?

In 2000, world leaders convened under the UN umbrella to establish a set of objectives and strategies that became known as the Millennium Development Goals. Although they weren’t perfect, they offered new ways of looking at and targets for addressing issues like poverty, hunger, disease, lack of adequate shelter, gender equality, education and environmental sustainability.

Fifteen years later, on its 70th anniversary, the UN has established new objectives called Sustainable Development Goals.

Building on the previous strategy, these include 17 goals and 169 specific targets. Developed through years of consultation among people from around the world, including social and environmental science and policy experts, the program aims to secure global peace and prosperity.

A UN statement offers a com-

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I for one, applaud the World Health Organization for standing up to the bacon bullies of Bay Street.

Thank the good lord someone finally had the nerve to do it.

It's high time we flung off these eastern shackles, brought on by their Hogtown capital of Toronto, and celebrate what makes British Columbia and our Albertan neighbours so proud: our beef and beef products, even the ones that lay on the ground.

The imperialist bacon baddies have for too long suppressed the market for our beef products. I say steak over sausage, and after all beef bacon is plenty good. Why have something from an animal that rolls around in filth all day?

Now I am no big city doctor, but I say cancer is caused by many things. Maybe red meat causes it too, but so does the sun. So does the diesel fuel, but I still need it to run my tractor.

We can't be hiding our heads in the ground and running around scared that we'll get cancer everyday, we have to live our lives - but we need to do it with less bacon, because beef is just better.

pelling vision: “A world in which consumption and production patterns and use of all natural resources — from air to land, from rivers, lakes and aquifers to oceans and seas — are sustainable. One in which democracy, good governance and the rule of law, as well as an enabling environment at national and international levels, are essential for sustainable development, including sustained and inclusive economic growth, social development, environmental protection and the eradication of poverty and hunger.

One in which development and the application of technology are climate-sensitive, respect biodiversity and are resilient. One in which humanity lives in harmony with nature and in which wildlife and other living species are protected.”

Although I take issue with some elements, such as the reference to “economic growth” (an outdated concept in an overpopulated world with increasingly scarce resources), I’m encouraged that the new plan builds on the Millennium Goals to offer more specific and stronger targets for protecting the air, land, water and

natural environments on which we depend for health, well-being and survival. There’s also a specific goal for protecting oceans, recognizing that ocean health is essential for peace, food security and resiliency in the face of global warming.

The Sustainable Development Goals take effect in January 2016, when UN member states are expected to enact policies and legislation to realize them and their associated targets. Canada is part of the UN, and up until 2010 we held a coveted seat on the UN Security Council. We’re one of the world’s wealthiest countries with the eighth-highest standard of living, according to the Human Development Index. Are we contributing in ways that will help the world meet the goals, or are we hindering their chances for success?

It’s something for our new government to consider. Our newly elected leaders have a lot on their plates, domestically and internationally — including the December UN climate summit in Paris. As with the climate negotiations, a privileged country like Canada is in an ideal position to

show leadership on these development goals, especially if we expect poorer UN member countries to do their part. Canada must work with other nations to create transformative change that protects what we have and leaves the world in better shape for our children and grandchildren.

The UN goals may be lofty, but without them, and without real action to achieve them, the state of our economies, environment and social conditions will inevitably continue to degrade. And peace will elude us. That’s not the future I want.

The fate of the world is up to all of us. We need to encourage all levels of government, along with relevant organizations, to understand and contribute to the plan’s success. Let’s ensure Canada is a proud partner in realizing the progressive change the UN Sustainable Development Goals promote.

Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.

Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Western Region Science Projects Manager Bill Wareham.

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Trying to leave more than just hockey behind The first line for Team Canada Red awaits their time on the ice against Team USA in an exhibition game at the Encana Events Centre on Oct. 30.

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It’s just hockey, only bigger.

The players are bigger than most who come through the Peace Region, despite being just 16 years old.

There’s intermission entertainment, which features ice bowling or players scrambling down the ice frantically putting on gear.

There’s broadcast crews, full press boxes and scouts galore.

There are seminars from the best minds in hockey, from former Edmonton Oilers coach and B.C. born now president of Hockey Canada Tom Renney along with Hockey Canada Chairman Joe Draggo.

The World Under 17 Hockey Challenge arrived officially in Fort St. John Sunday with all the bells and whistles, shine and colour of brand new car.

But what will be left when that’s all gone?

A good question, one that Renney, in his first year as Hockey Canada CEO hopes he sees clearly.

“There has to be much more left in your

wake than just having watched the game,” Renney said, as he watched Canada Black take on Sweden in Exhibition play on Friday.

“When we go into communities it’s really important to talk to coaches, it’s important to talk to officials, it’s important to talk to parents, it’s important to have those seminars and those opportunities when you can just talk about the game and play catch with your audience and leave more than just the game behind—I think that’s most important. I think Hockey Canada has been very good at for years and years and years, is leaving more than just the game.”

Draggo added that impacting minor hockey players by showing them what their future can hold, has long been the mandate for Hockey Canada.

“In my mind, this is really what we have to showcase for minor hockey in order to create some interest and get some new people involved in our game,” he said. “We have so many new Canadians that really don’t know what our game is all about and it’s important that we let them know, not only is it a fun and interesting game, but it’s safe and something

that they should be getting involved in.”

And in bringing a tournament of such a high-calibre to a region that might never get a chance to see hockey like this again, Renney would like to think youth will be inspired in both their pursuit of the game and interest in it as well.

“Any time children get an opportunity to watch this calibre of play, especially when it’s international like this, it just heightens their awareness of the game and hopefully their desire to play. We understand it’s a family decision. We hope that mom and dad are here with them experiencing this with them and understanding just how terrific this game is.

“This doesn’t have to be the end point for them either, they don’ have to be an under 17 player on one of these three teams at any point and time. Most important of all is they choose hockey as an activity to participate in for life and I think this helps set the table.”

While there are no direct Peace Region connections that will take the ice over the seven-day tournament, a goalie from each community has already had the chance to

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suit up for a practice and a game, due to an injury in Team White’s net.

“You just never know how that might inspire him to do whatever,” Renney said of the first local goalie to temporarily suit up for Canada.

“It doesn’t have to be hockey at the end of the day. He had a special experience and I’m sure he loved it, I told our coach today, I said make sure you tap him on the shoulder and tell him he’s got to go today because our starter got hurt and see how he reacts to that.

“But it’s just terrific, it reminds me of the old national team days when I was coaching that team and we would inevitably have to pick up a local guy to jump into our lineup because someone got hurt on one of our tours. It’s wonderful, that’s Canadiana, all the way through.”

Preliminary action continues on Monday and Tuesday in both Fort St. John and Dawson Creek with game one of the day starting at 2:30 and game two each day going at 7 p.m. sports@ahnfsj.ca

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GOOD SAMARITAN: This fort St. John resident wasted no time waiting for city crews to hit the streets, instead choosing to plow this section of sidewalk on 98th Street on Sunday morning.

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How does the flu spread?

The flu spreads through droplets that are spread by people infected with the flu. These droplets are spread through coughing, sneezing or even talking.

Sneezes can send germs flying as far as six feet. The flu is also spread by direct contact with objects and surfaces that have come in contact with flu germs, e.g., toys, eating utensils, drinking glasses, and most importantly, unwashed hands. Flu germs can live on surfaces for 2-8 days.

Remember that people may be contagious BEFORE they know they have the flu and AFTER their symptoms have gone. People may be contagious for a few days before symptoms begin and for 5-7 days after becoming sick.

What are the health consequences of the flu?

Most people will recover fully in about a week or 10 days, but some may develop serious complications. Approximately 12,200 Canadians are hospitalized because of the flu and its complications each season; about 3,500 Canadians die from complications of the flu.

In addition to the flu shot what are other important ways to prevent the flu?

There are other important ways to help prevent catching or spreading the flu. These include: • Maintain a healthy and active lifestyle • Wash your hands frequently, and for at least 20 seconds, using warm water and soap • When soap and water are not available, use an anti-bacterial soap • Use a tissue when you sneeze or cough and throw away used tissues and wash your hands immediately • If a tissue is not available, sneeze or cough into your elbow or upper arm to avoid spreading germs to your hands • Clean household surfaces and children’s toys often • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth if you think you may have come in contact with flu germs • Don’t share drinking glasses or eating utensils • Give each family member his/her own towel • Try to avoid crowds during the flu season • If you have the flu, stay at home Who is most at risk if they catch the flu?

Certain people may be more at risk to develop complications and become more ill from the flu. The flu vaccination is especially important to help protect these people: • Children aged 6-23 months – these children may be more likely to develop complications from the flu and are more likely to be hospitalized because

of them • Adults and children with chronic diseases that require them to have regular medical attention or hospital care, e.g., chronic heart and lung disease and chronic conditions such as diabetes, anemia, cancer, weakened immune systems, cystic fibrosis, HIV or kidney disease • Children and adolescents on long-term aspirin (ASA) therapy – people with these conditions are more likely to develop complications if they get the flu • People aged 65 and over – seniors have the highest rate of hospitalization and death from the flu. The most common complications in seniors include bacterial infection and pneumonia.

NOTE: the flu vaccine may be less effective in this population, so it is very important that all family members, health care providers, and caregivers have a flu shot to better protect seniors.

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(HayJ) everyone, I hope everyone had a great month, even if there was snow on the ground! It’s amazing how fast this summer flew by, for me it felt like one giant warm blur! Well this month I don’t have anything to write about, although our club is starting up on Thursday October 29th! Yay that means that the photography members can start taking their pictures! I can’t wait! That also means that we will have club elections, so this could possibly be my last 4-H article. I guess we’ll find out.

Because I don’t have anything to write about this month I thought I would write about the OPPORTUNITIES that the 4-H club’s in B.C. have for their members! The first one that I am going to talk about today is the “food for thought”! You might be thinking what is food for thought! Well with food for thought it gives the 14 to 15 year olds a chance to discover BC agriculture! They also get to taste the products that they see. Yum! Food for thought is offered every other year that falls on an even number. For example 2014 would have been the last one and 2016 will be the next one, it alternates with the Youth action.

The youth action is a program open to 14 to 15 year old teens. The teens are brought together to examine and explore important issues for youth. In these groups they learn new self-esteem skills and leadership skills!

There is also the 4-H BC Ambassadors program! The ambassadors promote awareness of 4-H opportunities in their region and around the province! They are required to have a leading role in at least one member and leader activity in the region that their club is in! There are a total of 20 ambassadors that represent 4-H in BC each year, with only 10 being selected annually. They are selected for a two-year term!

The next program I will be talking about is the provincial 4-H communication finals program! This is provided for 4-H members to have the opportunity to participate in a public speaking and demonstrations project! The 4-H members use this to further their communication skills with the general public! There are agriculture tours, workshops, team building activities and a provincial competition that includes public speaking and demonstrations!

A couple of the opportunities that are not programs are that you can make good friends in 4-H and there are plenty of fun projects like the ones I just mentioned; it will improve your teamwork skills and it will help you develop self-confidence. It educates you, builds lifetime skills and it helps you get scholarships! It teaches you important leadership skills, and how to deal with things when you are the leader! It teaches you how to set and achieve your goals, not just “forgetting’ about them a week later!

I wanted to show you a couple of things that we learned in 4-H. First, the 4-H program is explained by the 4-H motto: Learn to do by Doing. Then there is also the 4-H pledge, I give My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, My HEALTH to better living, for my Club, my Community and My Country. (This teaches us to help others with what we do!)

These are some of the reasons that I joined 4-H and I hope that you might decide to join too! I would love to see the 4-H club through out the regions grow and flourish!

If you would like more information about the BC 4-H programs you can go to this website! http://www.bc4h.bc.ca/ Thank you for reading my articles and we will soon see if I will be the one that will be writing the next article, or if someone else will step in to take the job!

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Police kept busy on Halloween with robbery, fights and candy complaints Fort St. John RCMP were busy Halloween night, responding to noise complaints and fights, to attending a robbery that took place at the Petro-Canada Gas Bar located at 10439 100th Street.

It was about 9 p.m. when an unknown man entered the gas station armed with a can of bear spray. He demanded cash and cigarettes, which he obtained before fleeing the scene.

The male, described as Caucasian, 5’8” tall with a slim build, was wearing a dark hooded shirt with white script on the left side of the chest. He had black pants, gloves, and a black balaclava, according to RCMP. He was last seen travelling east in the alleyway that connects to 98 Street.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the theft is asked to contact the Fort St. John RCMP at 250-787-8100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Halloween is a time many people host and attend parties, and RCMP were swamped with calls.

“There was a lot of loud party complaints and a lot of intoxicated people last night,” said Cst. Denise Perret. “It was a very busy night for us.”

On a Fort St. John social media site, parent Michel Beaulieu warned about candy tampering after finding a needle in his child’s candy bag, poking through a bag of Skittles. He said the candy was picked up around 88 Street and 89 Avenue.

Another claimed a nine-year-old child was punched before having his candy stolen.

Brandi Kennedy wrote: “Some jerk decided to punch a 9-year-old in the face, throw him down and steal his candy.

Then DRIVE away. Another . . . put condoms in the kids bags.”

Perret told the Alaska Highway News that there is a police file on the incident of the child being punched and having his candy stolen, but said she wasn’t able to give more details.

“I can’t comment on it because it’s still under investigation, and the member obviously isn’t working right now,” she said on the morning of Nov. 1.

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2015 Standings Chase for the Cup

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Location: Fort Worth, Texas Date: Nov. 8th, 2:15 p.m.

TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Matt Kenseth - 199.299 mph Last Year’s Winner: Jimmie Johnson

Xfinity Series Top Ten Driver 1) Chris Buescher 2) Chase Elliott 3) Regan Smith 4) Ty Dillon 5) Darrell Wallace Jr. 6) Elliott Sadler 7) Daniel Suarez 8) Brendan Gaughan 9) Brian Scott 10) Ryan Reed

1) Jeff Gordon Points: 4047

2) Kyle Busch Points: 4039

Texas Motor Speedway 3) Martin Truex Jr.

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Points: 4039

This week’s race is the eighth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup and second race of the Eliminator Round. There’s an old adage in the Lone Star State: “Everything is bigger in Texas.” One of the country’s largest sports crowds will descend this weekend on the Texas Motor Speedway for the AAA Texas 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. This is one of the finest NASCAR facilities on the circuit. It is a 1.5 mile quad-oval with a controversial dual banking setup of 5 and 24 degrees. Additional facilities include a 1/5-mile short oval and a 4/10-mile clay oval. The track was completed in 1997, and has been used for NASCAR and Indy Racing League events. It currently seats 155,000 fans and has 194 VIP skybox suites.

NASCAR has announced agreements with 23 tracks to field NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races for the next five years. Additionally, 24 tracks will host NASCAR XFINITY Series races through 2020. NASCAR also announced its 2016 schedule for both of these national series. The schedule and actual placement of the dates within each given season’s schedule beyond 2016 will be part of the ongoing discussions between NASCAR and the tracks. Details are being finalized for the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule to be announced at a later time.

4) Kevin Harvick Points: 4037

5) Carl Edwards Points: 4030

6) Brad Keselowski Points: 41013

Racing Trivia 7) Kurt Busch

Which manufacturer has the most Cup Series wins at Texas Motor Speedway?

Points: 4011

a) Ford b) Chevrolet

8) Joey Logano Points: 4009

c) Dodge d) Toyota

Last Weekend’s Race: Jeff Gordon won the Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 Goody’s 500 Top 10 Driver Points Jeff Gordon 47 Jamie McMurray 42 Denny Hamlin 42 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 40 Kyle Busch 39 Martin Truex Jr. 39 Ryan Newman 37 Kevin Harvick 37 Kasey Kahne 35 Tony Stewart 34

Jeff Gordon celebrated his 93rd career victory in the Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Speedway. He will compete for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship in the season’s finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. There were tears of joy in Victory Lane for Gordon, who’s at the tail end of his final season in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet with just three races remaining. Gordon held off Jamie McMurray in a two-lap run to the finish as darkness consumed the .526-mile short track.

Kenseth ended polesitter Joey Logano’s remarkable winning streak in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup by pile-driving Logano’s No. 22 into the wall on Lap 454 of 500. “I think what happened at Kansas is a completely different deal,” Logano said after a visit to the infield care center. “We were racing for the win, and he blocks you a few times, and then we spun out.”

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The WGC-HSBC Champions is in it’s sixth year as a World Golf Championship event. Invitations for the event are issued to all players placed amongst the top fifty in Defending: Bubba Watson Winning Score: 11-under par the Official World Golf Rankings.

Winning Share: $1,400,000 Also invited are players who have, during the calendar year preceding the event, captured at least one tournament title on a sanctioning tour, or have finished the preceding season amongst the top twenty in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai or amongst the top five in the Order of Merit standings of any of the other three sanctioning tours.

Sheshan International Golf Club Shanghai, China 7,143 yards, Par 72

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Which golfer holds the record for most consecutive top 10 finishes on the PGA Tour? a) Jack Nicklaus c) Phil Mickelson b) Byron Nelson d) Vijay Singh

Justin Thomas won the CIMB Tournament Results Classic for his first PGA Tour 1. Justin Thomas Score: -26 title on Sunday. The 22-yearEarnings: $1,260,000 old holed a 6-foot par putt 2. Adam Scott Score: -25 on the par-5 18th for a one-stroke victory over Adam Scott. “I still can’t Player Earnings: $756,000 Score Earnings -24 $406,000 believe what happened,” Thomas T-3. Kelevin Na -24 $406,000 said. “I made that par to clinch the T-3. Brendan Stee title. I don’t care how I got it done, it just feels awesome.” Thomas shot a 6-under 66 for a tournament-record 26-under 262 total at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. Kevin Na and Brendan Steele tied for third at 24-under. Na had a 67, and Steele shot 68.

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PGA Event: WGC - HSBC Champions Day Time Network Wed, 11/4 10pm-3am GOLF Thu, 11/5 10pm-3am GOLF Fri, 11/6 10pm-3am GOLF Sat, 11/7 10pm-3am GOLF

Golf Trivia

Last Week: Justin Thomas won the CIMB Classic

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Answer: b) Byron Nelson finished in the Top 10 in 65 consecutive PGA Tour events, beginning with the 1942 Texas Open and continuing until the 1946 New Orleans Open.

Tiger Woods announced on his website that he underwent a follow-up back procedure to “relieve discomfort” following his second microdiscectomy in September that corrected a pinched nerve. “It’s one of those things that had to be done,” Woods said. “I have an outstanding team of doctors, and I’ll be back as soon as I can.” The procedure, performed on Wednesday by Dr. Charles Rich in Utah, has forced Woods to be on bed rest. That will cause him to miss a final design visit to Bluejack National, his first course design in the U.S. that’s set to open in 2016.

Lessons from the Golf Pro If you have ever watched a tournament on television, you will almost always see a particular “stunt” performed once during the coverage. A player will get ready to make his drive/iron shot/putt and then stop as a menacing insect has interrupted the procedure. While insects are quite prevalent through most of the country, this is usually a trick that the professional is using to break the tension of the moment. For whatever reason, the pro is not ready to make his/her shot and decides to restart the motion. What more convenient way to do that than to swat the pesky fly out of the way. For the amateur, we usually do not react the same way. We do not want to back out of a shot due to fear of embarrassment and go ahead and make a terrible shot. The next time you don’t feel comfortable, just stop and restart your routine and better results will occur.

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Turned Professional: 2013 FedEx Cup Ranking: 1st World Ranking: 30th PGA Tour Wins: 1

FedEx Cup Standings Through Nov. 1, 2015

1) Justin Thomas 645 pts. / 2 top tens

2) Kevin Na

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3) Smylie Kaufman 563 pts. / 2 top tens

4) Emiliano Grillo 500 pts. / 1 top tens

5) Adam Scott 300 pts. / 1 top tens

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Player Points 6) Jason Bohn 299 7) Cameron Tringale 215 8) Brendan Steele 213 9) Alex Cejka 207 10) Tony Finau 166

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1010 Announcements CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540 1055 Coming Events 'A Christmas Garage Sale' will be held at 9008 Lyman Drive Dawson Creek on Friday November 6th from 12 NOON to 7pm and Saturday November 7th from 9am to 3 pm. Refreshments and festive goodies served in our Heated Garage for your comfort and enjoyment.

ALL proceeds towards Step Up 'N Ride Society Dawson Creek.

AGREEMENT It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of The Northerner in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of failure to publish an advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability to an event greater than the amount paid for such advertising. Advertisements must comply with the British Columbia Human Rights Act which prohibits any advertising that discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or because age is between 44 and 65 years unless the condition is justified by a bondable requirement for the work involved. All advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher.

1055 Coming Events

1110 Information Wanted

1215 General Employment

2215 Heavy Equipment

5020 Business Services

Catholic Women's League Winter Wonderland Tea & Bazaar. Saturday November 7th, 2015 (11am-3pm) Immaculata Centre (behind the Church of the Resurrection) 9504-100 Ave. FSJ. Tea $6.00 5 & under free.

Rental tables call 250-785-4700

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Bruce McRaye who was a piper in the Dawson Creek Pipeband in the early 1950s, worked on the building of the Hart Highway as a foreman. Please contact Pete c/o Alaska Highway News 901 - 100th Ave Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1W2 (Attention: Classifieds Box 100)

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Helping Home Workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. NO experience required. Start immediately! www.newmailers.com NOW HIRING COOKS Apply in person at Le's Restaurant, 801-111th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC. 250-782-1020

Attachments for skidsteers,

Arctic Duct Cleaning,

tractors, loaders. Large

Furnace & duct cleaning,

selection of pallet forks,

Chimney sweep.

grapples, buckets, snow

250-787-7217 (FSJ)

PC Roots Group Library Building Open: Every Saturday Sept-June 1:00-4:00pm in the small Roots Group building DC NAR Park.

Open for members wanting to use the genealogy library. A member will be available by appointment to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone welcome. For appointment call: Lynn- 250-782-4058 Neil- 250-782-7651 Lyle- 250-782-2804 www.peacecountryroots.ca

1215 General Employment

1420 Classes & Courses

PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Sunday/month from Sept-June 1:30pm, small Roots building, DC NAR Park. Getting started on family tree research, need Help? Learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists. New members welcome.

For more info call: Lynn250-782-4058 Neil- 250782-7651 Lyle- 250-7822804 www.peacecountryroots.ca The Borderline Culture Series presents: Mike Rud and Sienna Dahlen with Laine Dahlen and friends opening Saturday November 7, 2015 at the DEMMITT COMMUNITY CENTRE (1/2mile South of Hwy 43 on RR 132) Doors open at 7:00 pm (AB) 8:00 pm showtime. Tickets: $25 Advance and $27 at the Door.

For tickets and information call: 780-356-2904 or go to

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Christian Life School is currently recruiting a gym teacher. (BC Certified or eligible for) and school secretary. If interested please send your resume/CV to principal Garry Jones. principal@christianlifeschool.ca Gas Station Store Clerk Convenience Store/Gas Station Requires retail clerks. Prior retail experience is an asset.

Secondary school or equivalent. Duties include assisting customers, Conducting sales by cash register, Monitoring inventory levels, stocking and maintaining product shelves. Starting salary $12/hr. Plus subsidized accomodation.

Permanent, full-time.

Redwood Esso 10216-100St Taylor BC V0C 2K0, redwoodesso@hotmail.com Fax 250-789-3195 Hegge Construction Ltd. is currently looking for a fulltime Safety Coordinator/Office Assistant. Please fax resumes to 250-7823183 or email to chadh@telus.net Macland Restaurants Ltd.o/aTim Hortons 116088th Street & 1308 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, BC FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Full time/Shift Work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends $1415/hour + benefits Please apply by fax: 250-7825692 or Email at dawsoncreektims@gmail.com

and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc.

Phone 780-354-2161, Beaverlodge.

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6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale

6945 Rooms For Rent

Hingley Estates Phase II 12 Country Acreages available Ranging in size from 4.5 – 14.3 acre lots

250-784-4666

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• 10 Minutes from Dawson Creek • On Pavement • Private • Great Views • Old Growth Trees Country Living at its Best!

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6560 Houses For Rent

Townhouses for Rent

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No Pets/Drugs. 250-7820001

Newly Painted 2 bedroom Spacious Home in DC. Close to A&W, Quiet Neighborhood, High Efficiency Furnace. $1450 includes Gas/Hydro. 250-782-9807 WILLOWCREEK 2 and 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES IN DAWSON CREEK. Completely renovated, quiet yet are close to downtown and all amenities.

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Consumers can visit the FloorsFirst website to obtain a dealer specific coupon through the dealer locator or utilize the generic coupon from the in-store flyer.

Upon presenting the coupon to the dealer, the consumer will receive 10% off sale pricing or Shnier’s MSRP, for a total savings of up to a maximum discount of $500. Dealers are to cover the 10% in savings. Retail selling prices have been adjusted up, to deliver an additional 10% margin, which will cover the cost of the coupon.

This coupon is valid only from October 23rd to November 23rd, 2015. The coupon must be presented to the dealer prior to final order pricing and may not be combined with any other dealer MSRP discount. Total savings of this coupon are valued at 10% off Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) up to a maximum total value of $500 off. MSRPs do not include freight and installation. Coupon pertains to flooring material only and excludes installation, labour and taxes. There is a limit of one coupon per customer. This offer pertains only to select Shnier, Gesco LP brands; Laurentian Hardwood, Richmond Laminate, Casa Roma Tile, Richmond Reflections, Wicanders Cork, Richmond Carpet & (Armstrong Vinyl & Laminate only in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI & Nova Scotia). Not valid on past purchases. No cash value. Copies and facsimiles must not be accepted by the consumer.

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