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MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The groundwork work in preparation for BC Hydro’s Dawson Creek/Chetwynd Area Transmission project along Highway 97 towards Dawson Creek is now complete. Construction of the Sundance substation, a new facility to be located off Highway 97, 19 kilometres east of Chetwynd, will be built on crown land and will allow more electricity to be transferred to the Dawson Creek area. The new substation and power line will also provide support to the Chetwynd area if one of the transmission lines BY
feeding Chetwynd is out of service. Clearing and access road construction for the new substation will start March 2014. Structure installation and site preparation work will commence this summer. Aside from the new substation, the project also involves expansions at the Dawson Creek and Bear Mountain substations, and the construction of a Shell Groundbirch substation. The large expansion of the Bear Mountain terminal, located 12 kilometres west of Dawson Creek, will convert it from a switching station to a full substation. This work will begin in June 2014. At the Dawson Creek substation, only a small
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expansion will be needed which is expected to also begin in June 2014. Two new double-circuit power lines will be strung between the new hydro poles along Highway 97, starting in the fall of 2014 and the spring of 2015. One 60-kilometre transmission line will connect the Sundance substation to the Bear Mountain terminal, and another 12kilometre long power line will link the Bear Mountain terminal to the Dawson Creek substation. A passive reflector located near the Chetwynd substation will reflect communication signals between Sundance and Chetwynd. The billboardlike structure, which Please see "NO POWER," page 11
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The wind towers that once lined the boulevard walkway in Chetwynd were deemed by the town to be too costly to operate last summer. In July 2013, the District of Chetwynd identified the removal of the windmills as part of their Boulevard Walkway Beautification plan. The windmills themselves were given to local farmer Markus Zwygart, to use on his property. Now, the District of Chetwynd will be donating the eight left over solar panels to Little Prairie Elementary, to use in conjunction with their greenhouse project at the Chetwynd Community gardens, located next to the Pine Valley Exhibition Park, off of 46th Street. The equipment is valued at $3,000. It was to be sold at the annual district surplus equipment auction this spring. Margot McKinley, principal at Little Prairie Elementary, requested the donation after learning that a hydro hookup at the community gardens would not be happening. “This just came up in a conversation,” said Paul Gordon, District of Chetwynd director of engineering and public works at the last regular council meeting. “[McKinley] actually said, ‘when are we getting hydro out here?’ I had to tell her never. It’s a function
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District amends dog control, licensing and ticketing bylaw Dog pound to close
MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Residents who have had their dogs impounded will now be paying slightly more, as the District of Chetwynd will be upping their impoundment fees under the dog control, licensing and ticketing amendment bylaw. A special dog tag will also be introduced for puppies under the age of six months. The dog pound will also be moving from its 5370 Nicholson Road location. Dogs will now be held at any “such buildings, yards and enclosures as may be deemed necessary for the facilities as a Pound.� A further amendment BY
will allow for a contracted third party to house the town’s dog pound. Impoundment fees per day (six hours or more) will rise from $10 and day to $15, and fees for part of a day (less than six hours) will go up from $5 to $7.50. Dog tag fees for “intact� puppies under the age of six months will be set at $10. A tag for a neutered dog over the age of six months, is $12, and for an unneutered dog it is $36 Coun. Rochelle Galbraith noted that this new tag was necessary for owners so that they don’t get dinged by an additional fee for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. “So, [currently] you have to pay that for a
puppy but they can’t be fixed until they are six or eight months old,� Galbraith said. Implementing a $10 dog tag fee for puppies under that age will prevent the owner from having to pay the extra, unneutered fee. According to district data, a total of 41 dogs were picked up and impounded in 2013. 37 of these dogs were claimed, one was adopted and two were put down and the other was given to the SPCA. So far in 2014, a total of 11 dogs have been picked up and impounded. Seven have been claimed, one was adopted, two were given to the SPCA and one remains in the pound.
Driver blames collision on improper signage, “unprofessional� behaviour and icy roads
Local logging truckers blame CVSE for an accident that occurred Thursday March Photo submitted 20 west of town.
MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Chetwynd RCMP responded to a logging truck collision at the vehicle pullout near the Welcome to Chetwynd sign west of town on Highway 97 south Thursday March 20, 2014. Upon attendance, police say they observed two logging trucks that had collided while facing north within the vehicle pull out. The BC Ministry of Transportation’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) unit had been conducting a traffic stop, along with several other agencies and had pulled one logging truck over at the pullout. Police say the trailer of the second, oncoming logging truck, collided with the trailer of the first logging truck after attempting to pull into the vehicle pull off, as directed by CVSE. Witnesses say the driver of the oncoming truck was given little warning, and after attempting to stop quickly, slid on “glare ice� roads after his wheels locked up. Unconfirmed reports say that a CVSE member had actually stepped onto the highway and attempted to flag the second logging truck down, just prior to the collision. The driver of the parked truck blames CVSE for the BY
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incident, saying that his truck was not pulled far enough off the road, leaving his trailer too close to the highway. In an interview with CHET-TV, the driver of the parked logging truck, who identified himself only as “Don�, said the CVSE behaved in an “unprofessional� manner.
You need to warn the damn people that you have to slow down.
“They didn't pull my truck far enough off the road, they left it sitting out close to the highway,� he said. “I came as close to dying as I ever did yesterday, something has got to change here because this is just going on and on it never seems to get any better. “What does every construction company on this road need? Flaggers [and] flag people. You need to warn the damn people that you have to slow down. Not only that, where were the sand
trucks?� Chetwynd RCMP say they were informed by CVSE members that a multi agency check stop was being conducted that day by CVSE, WorkSafe BC, Dawson Creek RCMP Traffic Services and other agencies, and confirmed that the collision occurred as CVSE members attempted to conduct checks of the two logging trucks. A witness at the scene who withheld his identity told CHET-TV that he was concerned about how the parties involved at the check stop handled the situation. “If you are going to do that on a day like today when it is glare ice roads, would you not have got a hold of someone, Caribou Road Services or a contractor, to go sand the roads prior to setting up so that you wouldn't have an incident like that? “Why wouldn't you put up signage?� Machinery was used to remove the logs from the two damaged trailers, which were repaired on scene. The RCMP reports that violation tickets were issued to both logging truck drivers by CVSE members for motor vehicle act offences unrelated to the collision. When contacted, both the CVSE and the Ministry of Transportation declined to comment.
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West Fraser to develop landfill for ash disposal
MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Chetwynd Forest Industries (CFI), a division of West Fraser Mills, have notified the BC Ministry of Environment of their intent to develop a wood waste landfill facility adjacent to their mill site in Chetwynd. CFI is in the process of building a bioenergy plant, which will burn residual hog fuel to produce power. “Hog fuels” consist of wood and fibres that are left over after the initial wood processing work is done, materials that were in the past, burnt in the beehive burner. The Ministry of Environment requires that the new wood waste landfill comply with the Environmental Management Act, the Waste Discharge Regulation and the code of practice for industrial non-hazardous waste landfills incidental to the wood processing industry. This code applies to the discharge of non-hazardous wood waste that originates from the primary and secondary wood processing. It does BY
The majority of the concerns centered around existing complaints about the sawmill....
not require formal notification to government agencies other than local governments. Rezoning and amendments to the Official Community Plan of the District of Chetwynd were initiated in 2013, and have been approved. “During this process, many local residents attended a public meeting on July 9, 2013 and voiced the concerns,” a letter to the district from Chetwynd Forest Industries (CFI) states. CFI also held an open house on October 30, 2013, which was attended by many of the same residents. “Seventeen residents were in attendance,” CFI reports. “The majority of the concerns centered
around existing complaints about the sawmill, [and] not the actual construction of the landfill.” CFI pledged to address some of the noise and dust complaints, but says that no further significant objections were expressed at the meeting. “It is our intention to complete the registration process for this project as [fast] as possible,” CFI wrote. The bioenergy plant project was first announced in August 2011, along with three other similar clean energy projects in the second phase of the BC Hydro’s Bioenergy Call for Power, a program designed to facilitate the company’s acquisition of clean, renewable and costeffective energy for the province that was launched in 2010. The energy plant at the mill’s Chetwynd location will use two Pratt & Whitney Turboden designed Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) turbine units to generate 88-gigawatt (GW) hours of firm clean power annually. The plant will consume 95,000 green tonnes of biomass, most of which will be provided by the sawmill itself.
Eight solar panels from the windmills that used to line Chetwynd’s walking trail will be donated by the district to Little Prairie Elementary School’s green house project..
Cost of installing green house around $20,000
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of [their greenhouse] that it needs hydro so, that is where this request came from.” The cost of installing hydro to the greenhouse is estimated to be in the range of $20,000. The batteries that were used in conjunction with the windmills are essentially useless, Gordon told council. But, he said there are some circuit boards that are still in good working condition, and they will also be donated to the school. McKinley was unavailable for comment due to spring break.
When installed, the windmills earned the District a 2006 Award from the Fort St. John-based Science, Innovation and Technology Council (Sci-Tech) for its achievement in finding an alternative energy source. But, after realizing the high maintenance costs and the unreliability associated with the wind and solar energy sources, the District flipped the switch on the idea of alternatives. The Boulevard Walkway Improvement Plan, announced last July, suggests that the town consider hooking into the power grid in order to permanently light sections of the pathway.
A developer has submitted an application to the District of Chetwynd to remodel the old Peace Christian School building on 46th Ave. in the Hillside area into a 20-unit bachelor style apartment building.
Former Peace Christian School building on 46th Ave. could become apartments Photo by Mike Carter
MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – A developer has applied to remodel the old Peace Christian School building on 46th Avenue into 20 affordable bachelor units for local workers. The project pends approval of the necessary amendments needed under the district’s Official Community Plan and zoning regulations to allow the land to shift from residential to commercial zoning. BY
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“The Official Community Plan encourages applications that capitalize on the District’s existing infrastructure with higher density developments to be located in or near the Town Centre, and south of Highway 97,” a district memo states. The building is constructed on three lots, each of which will have to be consolidated and rezoned. A public hearing will be scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on April 22, 2014 in council chambers so that the
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public has a chance to give feedback. The development company has had the building inspected and found no major structural damage. They have paid an $850 application fee to the town and have obtained a State of Title to the building. “All of this is subject to approval of the Official Community Plan and rezoning amendments,” mayor Nichols said. “We can at that point, authorize the issuance of a development permit.”
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Change to Council Meeting Schedule
Please be advised that the District of Chetwyndʼs Regular Council meetings scheduled for March 31 and April 7 have been cancelled, and a new Special Regular Council meeting has been scheduled for April 4, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. C. Newsom Director of Corporate Administration
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It’s pothole season! NOTABLY NOMI :)
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pring has officially sprung in Chetwynd. How can Naomi Larsen is Editor for you tell? The birds are the Chetwynd Echo. Contact her at by phone at singing, the health nuts 250.788.2246 or via email editor@chetwyndecho.net have changed their jogging attire from spandex pants to spandex shorts (I’ve seen it!) and the potholes are in full bloom. Potholes are as much a springtime ritual as sunshine and melting snow. Like dandelions in the front yard, there's a fresh crop every year. The District of Chetwynd does try to get to those doozies as quickly and as efficiently as possible, but since there are so many, driver patience is a virtue. Chetwynd potholes or (black holes as I like to call them) can wreak havoc, not only on my cute little Kia which tends to disappear for just a moment upon arriving at one of those chasms but also on my knees and chin both which ricochet off of the steering wheel on impact. Potholes are created when moisture seeps into the pavements, freezing, expanding and then thawing. This weakens the pavement, traffic loosens the pavement even more and eventually the area crumbles, sometimes a little bit, sometimes a 'hole' lot. And in the spring it's even worse since spring temperatures warm the cold pavement, melting and evaporating any frozen water. This creates air pockets that eventually cause the pavement to break up. A winter of heavy snow or rain and several freezethaw cycles can mean big pothole season ahead. And given the six feet of standing snow we had this winter, it's no surprise the district's roads are the way they are right now. In fact, Chetwynd's springtime roads have been upgraded to "hazardous", which is an improvement from last spring's "dangerous." Now that may not mean much to the average driver, but for my daughter it's a great ride. Take for example 52nd Avenue. As you head up 52nd on your way to (or from) the PVEP there are two amazing frost heaves that send "my tummy upside down, Mom, do it again!" Trying to get anywhere in the Legion Sub or Downtown is like driving drunk through a slalom course. It's almost like a game: see how many times you can cheat death by avoiding a both a head on collision with a mini-van and a two-foot wide, foot deep pothole. But there are benefits during pothole season. Tire repair shops make a mint with alignments and repair sales, and city employees actually have something to do during those slow times. In fact if they keep in up, maybe next year the roads can be upgraded to "deplorable" or "neglected." The best way to deal with potholes is simply to be aware and avoid them. Of course if you do happen to plummet down into one (and it's too big to drive out of) contact the District of Chetwynd and give them the heads up as to it's location and it's severity. You'll feel better just knowing you've saved a fellow driver from the same fate. Fan us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter www.chetwyndecho.net
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Itʼs time to rise up as one and demand anew To the Editor: PRRD squandering your tax money on globe touring seminars and conferences, learning how to dupe you at your expense. The by-law 1996,2011, I would guess would be close to $1000,000.00 to pay staff for a bylaw three years in the making, lawyers completely re-writing the by-law, PRRD staff, Directors and board time dealing with the complaints about the intrusive by-law,
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and set up their little empires of self indulgences. It is time that you people rose up as one and demand the removal of this institute of philanderers and schemers, and demand, not ask, for a new system accountable to you, instead of a self seeking institute called the Peace River Regional Board and their corporate cronies.
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It is time for affordable, renewable energy
To the Editor: Twenty-five years ago this month, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground in nearby Alaska, spilling more than 11 million gallons of crude oil. One of the largest crude oil disasters in history, this tragic event devastated wildlife in Prince William Sound and made an oblivious public suddenly aware of the dangerous consequences of our oil addiction. Despite the danger, the
Harper government continues to subsidize our oil dependence like no other industry, spending $26 billion on energy subsidies in 2011 according to the International Monetary Fund. Certainly, it is clear that the exploitation of oil for the last hundred years has led to a period of unprecedented economic growth, raising the standard of living for millions of people around the planet. The same thing, however, can
be said for a previous economic revolution: slavery. And just as slavery is now universally recognized as an abhorrent aberration in history, so, one day, our children will view the use fossil fuels the same way, and wonder how we could have been so morally bankrupt as to allow its continued use long after its ecological consequences were clear. As Enbridge's oil tycoons try to bully us into
accepting the environmental risks of their flawed pipeline, let us remember the lessons of the Exxon Valdez. Affordable clean energy is available today, from the wind farms of Chetwynd to B.C.'s vast untapped geothermal energy reserves. It is time to embrace clean, renewable energy and leave dirty fossil fuels in the ground. Stephen Rader Prince George, B.C.
Marking the end of our mission in Afghanistan To the Editor: Canada’s flag was lowered in Kabul this month, drawing Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan to a close as our troops began their final journey home. All Canadians extend our appreciation and thanks to the brave women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces and the RMCP, as well as the public servants and civilians who served valiantly in Afghanistan. We also owe a great debt of gratitude to the families who supported their loved ones during deployments.
All those who served have made enormous sacrifices during Canada's largest military deployment since the Second World War. Canadian women and men carried out their duties with the utmost professionalism and distinction. We are immensely proud and grateful of their service to enhance peace, stability, and hope in a troubled region of the world. Most importantly, we remember those individuals—both military and civilian—who made the ultimate sacrifice during the mission. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of
the 158 Canadian soldiers, civilian consultants, diplomat, and a journalist who lost their lives in the line of duty. We also remember those who were injured and will forever bear the scars, physical and invisible, of their service. While Canada’s mission may have ended, our responsibilities do not. As a country, we must take the best possible care of all those who have returned from Afghanistan. Joyce Murray, MP Liberal Party of Canada Defence Critic
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We who live here know what Chetwynd is like
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MAYORʼS REPORT with Merlin Nichols
e who live here know what life in Chetwynd is like. And most of us like it pretty well. Oh, naturally, there are some things we’d like to change and some things, like the weather, change from day to day. Even the weather can’t be blamed for a whole lot of discontent. Those of us who stick it out for a cycle of seasons learn pretty quickly how to embrace the weather, whatever it is, and enjoy
the opportunities it brings – whatever the season. But what about life if you work for the District of Chetwynd? I suppose that even then there will be days when you just want to stay home and put your own feet to the fire while forgetting everything else. Those days come and those days go. I had a chance encounter with an employee of the District just a few days ago. I don’t really want to name the happy person or in any way identify her (or him) so I will revert to the conventional him as I endeavour to share with you his sentiments.
My job is awesome and the people I work with are awesome.
“Chetwynd is a great place to live and raise a family. I’ve been here for 20 years and I love it here. My brother urged me to
move. ‘Why live in Chetwynd if you can live anywhere you choose,’ he prodded me? “Well, I choose to live here because Chetwynd has everything I need and want. It’s home. Even my boys love it here. Though they are working six hours away, they still come home whenever they can. “My job is awesome and the people I work with are awesome. For what more could I ask? I get to work inside and outside. I get to work with the greatest of people. My boss is the best and I like what I do. In the end, it’s not so much the job; it’s the people with whom you work.
A busy month with more to come
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n February 5th I was pleased to join Gordon Wilson, appointed advocate for the Province's LNG Buy BC program, at the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Mr. Wilson was in the Peace Region talking to communities, businesses and other stakeholders about the new program. He outlined the main principles of the program including: representing B.C. business in the expansion of LNG programs, ensuring B.C. businesses are informed about the opportunity, and providing businesses with a fair opportunity to compete. While the LNG Buy B.C. program is still in its early stages, the goal is to build a website that allows people to connect directly to those engaged with the industry, procurement officers, and proponents with the industry. Businesses interested in finding out more about the Buy BC
Program are encouraged to attend the LNG conference in Vancouver May 21st-23rd. This conference will be a great opportunity to get exposure and find out what certifications and requirements will be required to bid on opportunities when they arise. For more information please visit (eng a g e . g o v » ) bc.ca/lnginbc/. PARLIAMENT SESSION The Second Session of the 40th Parliament began on February 11, 2014. On February 12th I was honoured to deliver the second response to the Speech from the Throne. This was a great opportunity to not only respond to the Speech from the Throne, but to highlight the many great opportunities that the South Peace has to offer. You may watch the speech, and all other House and Committee webcasts online at ( w w w . l e g » ) bc.ca/hansard/webcasts/index.htm. CHETWYND CIVIC AWARDS I would like to congratulate all of the winners of the 2014 Chetwynd Civic
Awards that were recently announced at their annual Civic Night. Unfortunately I was away at Session and could not make it to the event to recognize everyone in person but I would like to congratulate the following award recipients: Elizabeth Dobb, Heroes Live Here; Liz Gauthier, Customer Service Rep; Matthew Swain, Youth Citizen of the Year; Theresa Bernard, Century Citizen of the Year; J.A. Shannon, Business of the Year; Ana Peasgood, Citizen of the Year and Jennifer Gosse, Volunteer of the Year. It is outstanding citizens like you that make the South Peace a great place to live! BC ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION AWARD CEREMONY I was excited to attend the BC Achievement Foundation's 2014 British Columbia National Award Ceremony for Canadian Non-Fiction and meet all of the nominees including Mr. Thomas King, the winner of the 2014 award for his outstanding book The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North
America. King was presented with the $40,000 prize by Hon. Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development at a ceremony that also celebrated finalists Carolyn Abraham for The Juggler's Children: A Journey into Family, Legend and the Genes that Bind Us; J. B. MacKinnon for The Once and Future World: Nature As It Was, As It Is, As It Could Be; Margaret MacMillan for The War That Ended Peace; and Graeme Smith for The Dogs Are Eating Them Now: Our War in Afghanistan. Finally, we will be holding our 2014 Spring Session until the end of May so, while I will be in Victoria a great deal during that time, I am going to make sure I am available for constituents via telephone, email or Facebook and I am hoping to be in the riding most Fridays and Saturdays. Please be sure to contact Cindy at the office (250-782-3430) to arrange a time to meet with me or have me attend any function. Thanks again for the opportunity to represent you.
“I waited years to get this job and it’s every bit the job I waited for. I get to use my skills; the benefits are great. Could I really ask for anything better? “But, you know, we all have responsibility for creating the job environment in which we spend half of our waking lives. I believe in, and I think I make a practice of, coming to work with a positive attitude. With a positive attitude I can be a part in creating the work environment that will contribute to the job satisfaction of everyone with whom I work.” Maybe this is why the work environment at the
District of Chetwynd is generally upbeat, positive, and supportive. It’s true, we have our ups and downs; we’re all mortal and bring mortality’s weaknesses with us to the work place. Occasionally there is friction between worker and worker or between worker and supervisor. But these occasions can be, and usually are, put in perspective by the goodwill that is the practice of each one of us. Disclaimer: The preceding is the opinion of Mayor Merlin Nichols and may or may not reflect the views and/or wishes of council.
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Trade Show to draw 70-plus exhibitors
NAOMI LARSEN Chetwynd Echo Editor –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Annual Trade Show is this weekend and it’s a perfect event for residents and visitors alike to find out just what is available in Chetwynd’s own backyard. Held at the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre the Trade Show is the town’s biggest event BY
and last year saw record numbers come through the door. Filling up both the hockey arena and the curling rink the show will boast more than 75 booths showcasing a variety everything from pet supplies to car repair as well as environmental responsibility and local industry. Chamber Manager Tonia Richter said the Chamber is really excited. “ We are praying for nice
weather to bring families out to check out the vendor lineup,� she said. “We have a mixture of new and old faces this year.� New this year is Trail Blaz'n Power LTD from Fort st John, so look forward to seeing some summer toys like side by sides and for wheelers. A returning face is Discovery Shoes is back and they were very popular a few years back, along with Browns and their RV's
Boats and trailers. “We have a new vendor that makes creations from metal pictures, fire pits and much more,� Richter said. Yummy donuts are back for this year along with Jodi's ice cream. The Fudge lady from Temptations are also on site. “Our food vendors are limited this weekend,� Richter said. “But remember Simply Perfect Catering is open all weekend
long. If you’re just needing a coffee we have Tim Hortons on site to provide that service please stop in a say hi they are located at booth #27. This year’s kids area consists of the gigantic slide, camp Sagitawa climbing wall, Betty's Amazing faces “and on Saturday and Sunday only at 1 pm we have Philip & Henry Amazing Magicians.� The Trade Show’s doors open Friday afternoon
with a Talisman sponsored pancake breakfast Saturday morning 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Doors close at 4 p.m. on Sunday. There is a small admission fee and door prizes will be abundant. Admission tickets get your name into the draw with the grand prize being a $1,000 Chetwynd shopping spree. To donate a door prize, contact the Chamber at 788-3345 or swing by their office.
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Circus North Concerns raised about possible changes to the kids camp Agricultural Land Reserve gets $1,000 from district MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Kathleen Gibson, a policy analyst with the BC Food Systems Network, is petitioning the District of Chetwynd for their support in preserving the BC Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), in the face of potential legislative changes that may be coming down the pipe. The government first announced it was planning changes to the ALR and the ALC, when Bill Bennett, energy minister and minister responsible for core review, stated the government was hoping to free up land in northern and eastern BC that is currently locked in to Agricultural Land Reserve to encourage economic development. “That’s what people in those areas tell us they want,” Bennett told the Vancouver Sun in November 2013. “When the reserve was created several decades ago, there was much land put in that wasn’t good for agriculture. We were promised a review of the boundaries after five years, and that never happened.” Gibson is a Principal of GBH Consulting Group Ltd., a food systems specialist and policy analyst based in Victoria, BC. She says the BC Food Systems Network is conBY
MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND –The Chetwynd Circus North kids camp will be getting a $1,000 grant in aid from the District of Chetwynd to go towards putting the camp on for another year. The group had originally asked for $2,000, but Coun. Rochelle Galbraith made the request that the grant amount be lowered during the regular council meeting on March 17, 2014. Galbraith cited a need for the district to watch it’s spending of the remaining $5,680 in its Grants-in-Aid account. “I just think we need to pay attention to what we're doing with our GIA money,” Galbraith said. Director of Financial administration Bill Caldwell acknowledged that in the past the district had provided $2,000. The Circus North kids camp has provided kids BY
from ages 7 and up a chance to learn unique skills, develop great lasting friendships and build self esteem and potential for emerging youth leaders in the community for the past ten years. There is a $20 charge for those wishing to take part, and the cost of putting on the camp is $10,500. The program, which is funded almost entirely from donations, reaches out to a diverse group of kids, especially those not drawn to traditional sports and activities. The camp will run this year from April 7 – 11. The kids will practice stilt walking, juggling, unicycle riding, trapeze, tight rope walking and a variety of other activities from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and then finish off the week with a public performance to showcase their new skills. For more information, contact Toni Either at 250788-2114 of Marcie Fofonoff at 250-788-2685
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Society meeting at Selkirk College’s Castlegar campus, speaking against any changes to the ALR or the ALC. The BC Food Systems Network put on the event as part of its ongoing efforts to rally support against changes to the 40year-old agricultural lands regulating scheme, which was first formed in 1973. “Bankers have always talked about what they call a golden triangle- it’s Whistler to Vancouver to Victoria – and all of us live outside of it,” Evans said. “Now they are going to apply the golden triangle idea to agriculture.” But Minister Bennett back in November says the changes being proposed to the ALR and the ALC will modernize the land holdings and allow for a more realistic approach in deciding which land is properly suited for agricultural use. “When you get… into places like the Kootenays, the Cariboo and the northeast, you’ll find a fair bit of land that really isn’t good for agriculture,” he said when speaking to the Vancouver Sun in November 2013. “We have no plans to bring the ALC into the government or let public servants or elected people make decisions about the ALR. We are not going to dismantle the ALC and regional panels that we ourselves created. That I can tell you for certain.” The BC Food Systems Network was formed in 1999, and currently works with over 20 organizations interested in sustainable food systems.
Fate of Family Fest revival reversed
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND - Attempts to bring Family Fest back to Chetwynd have come to a standstill. Originally the brainchild of Marcie Fofonoff, Family Fest was a staple in Chetwynd for several years, running from 1993-2005 and again from 2008-2009. With the help of the Sukunka Group – Chetwynd’s Social planning Society – local resident Stephanie Courtoreille had made an attempt to bring the event back to the community with her efforts to organize volunteers and raise funds last November. In a presentation to District of Chetwynd Council, Courtoreille asked for a Grant-in-Aid in the amount of $1000. But, in Feb. 2014 she informed the district that she was no longer involved with Family Fest 2014. To date, no one else has come forward to request a donation for Family Fest 2014. Courtorielle had received support for the idea from the Chetwynd Success by Six Children’s First table. The group had pledged to provide a bouncy castle and activities for children aged 0-6. Courtorielle could not be reached for comment.
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TUMBLER RIDGE NEWS –––––––––––––– TUMBLER RIDGE – The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has given a conditional green light to Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) for construction of a so-called Virtual Pipeline between Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge. Currently, PNG doesn’t have the infrastructure to meet the demand for natural gas from the community of Tumbler Ridge and the surrounding industry if another mine, such as Quintette, comes on stream. Back in September, PNG president Greg Weeres came to town to discuss the virtual pipeline. “Right now, we are able to deliver to Quintette about half of the volume they are looking for without implementing the virtual pipeline,” said Weers. “What they have told us, is if we are not able to meet their full energy needs, they will convert to an alternative energy source.” If this was to happen, said Weeres, it would result in a five to six percent increase for residents of Tumbler Ridge. “What is really happening, is they [Quintette] are contributing to the overall spread-
ing of the cost pool. If the Quintette volumes disappear from what they are forecasting, than all of the other customers rates will go up. More than they will if we can meet the Quintette requirements.” On the other hand, the cost of the virtual pipeline, said Weeres, would only be about one or two percent. He stated if PNG doesn’t proceed with this alternative it will be a five to six percent increase and with the virtual pipeline residential rates will go up one or two percent. Mayor Darwin Wren has consistently argued that, if PNG needs to cover the cost of infrastructure to meet the needs of industrial users, it should be the industrial users, and not the residents, that should bear the cost of that. “Is the cost of that infrastructure going to be borne by the residents?”, asks Wren. “If it saves the locals money, that’s great, but if it is only adding cost, then we have concerns.” While the commission panel that reviewed the proposal accepts that PNG does not have the volume to offer firm service. They were concerned that “there will be insuffi-
cient demand to warrant the long-term commitment to capital costs of the Project, which would result in negative impacts on the existing Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge consumers.” So the BCUC is requiring six conditions be put in place “to mitigate the risk of lower than forecasted demand.” Firstly, PNG must provide evidence that there is sufficient firm commitment for take-or-pay service for a minimum of 60 percent of the total forecast natural gas demand for the Tumbler Ridge Service Area, which is 140,000 GJ. This take-orpay contract (or combination of contracts) must be set for a minimum seven year period, effective from the in-service date of the Virtual Pipeline. Secondly, PNG must calculate the rate charged under the minimum 60 percent take-or-pay contract(sbased on the rolledin cost of the existing Tumbler Ridge natural gas system with the incremental cost of the CNG Virtual Pipeline. They must also obtain “a minimum volume commitment from the PNG(N.E.) Tumbler Ridge Division of 60 percent of the forecast deliveries of
CNG to Tumbler Ridge of 140,000 GJ for a minimum seven year period, effective from the inservice date of the Project”, and “file the minimum take-or-pay contracts which collectively satisfy conditions 1– 3.” PNG is also directed to file a rate proposal and accompanying rate schedule for Quintette Mine and other potential customers of the CNG Virtual Pipeline which contemplates the cost recovery mechanisms in Conditions 1 and 2; and “they must file with the Commission the RS 30 Tariff at the same time as it files the take-or-pay contracts and rate schedules in Conditions 4 and 5.” These conditions must be met on or before Dec. 31, 2016. If they fail to meet the conditions, the approval will be revoked. However, the commission denied PNGs request to recover the Quintette SSA Deferral Account from Tumbler Ridge ratepayers, arguing that “While maintaining Quintette Mine as a customer provides some benefit to
all Tumbler Ridge ratepayers, the Commission Panel considers that the primary beneficiary of the temporary security of supply arrangement is Quintette Mine itself. CAO Barry Elliott is cautiously optimistic that this might be what the District was looking for, at least on on the surface.
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But he cautions, “It seems to be interspersed with some of their other obligations on the company. How are they interpreting these? I don’ think it is as simple as saying ‘this won’t affect us.’ I’m convinced that if there is a loophole they can find to make us pay, they will find it.”
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The Saulteau Selects took home the big prize at the Terry Norris-Brick Hoover Annual Memorial Hockey tournament, held at the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre. Saturday memorial game between the Jackfish Leafs and the MoberlyLakers night's game featured a memorial ceremony. Photos Courtesy Anand Chandy
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MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Chetwynd Farmers’ Market has arranged for two food safety courses to be held in Chetwynd this spring. Food Safe Level 1 and Market Safe courses are offered in partnership with the BC Association of Farmer’s Markets, and are supported by the Regional Health Authorities, the BC Centre for Disease Control, and the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. Food Safe Level 1, a comprehensive food safetytraining program designed for the food service industry will be offered Saturday April 12, 2014 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost for registration is $65 per person. Market Safe, a food safety training program for farmers and producers who make, bake or grow products to sell at farmer’ markets or other types of BY
temporary markets, will be offered on Saturday May 10, 2014 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost for registration is $25 per person. Both courses will be held at the Chetwynd Public Library and, attendees are asked to bring their own lunch.
To register call Julie Shaw at 250-401-3362 or Susan Becker at 250-788-3477. “We need a minimum of 10 people to sign up for it or it will be cancelled,” said Farmers’ Market manager Susan Becker. “Market safe is the course most people need
for the Farmer’s Market. Some [local] business owners are interested in getting their employees signed up for Food Safe. I don’t think it’s going to be a problem getting enough people signed up.” The Sukunka Group will also be hosting a spring event called “Ready, Set, Grow” at the Pine Valley Seniors Hall April 6, 2014. It is a casual, social information-gathering event to promote local food security. It was offered last year with a lot of success. A date has not yet been set for the beginning of the first Farmers’ Market of 2014. The Farmers’ Market group of vendors and organizers will be holding a general meeting before the season gets under way this spring. The meeting will be held April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Chetwynd Public Library. The meeting is open to the public and all are welcomed to attend.
Ministry to fund environmental upgrades for provincial schools
School District could receive approximately $375,000 MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Ministry of Education is BY
providing schools throughout the province $5 million this year under it’s Carbon Neutral Capital program to help cut their carbon emissions and operational costs. Not every district receives Carbon Neutral Capital program project funding each year, and amounts provided to districts will vary from year to year. Yet, every dollar spent by a school to purchase carbon offsets will return to the district through the program. Based on School District (SD) 59’s projected fiveyear carbon offsets, it is anticipated that the district will receive approximately $375,000 in coming years. No projects are on the docket for Peace River south in the 2014-15 year. As part of the 2013-14 Carbon Neutral Capital program projects announced in March 2013, SD 59 has received $400,000 to replace the boilers at Dawson Creek Secondary school. No Chetwynd schools have ever benefitted from the program, according to ministry data. In 2011, under a different program called the Energy Efficient Mechanical Up-
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grade program, SD 59 also received $55,000 to convert the now defunct Tate Creek Elementary school from propane to natural gas heat, and a further $375,000 boiler upgrade and Dawson Creek’s central Middle School. Since 2012, districts across the province have achieved more than $873,000 in cumulative operating cost savings and reduced their annual carbon dioxide emissions by a total of 3,300 tonnes, the ministry says. The ministry launched the Carbon Neutral Capital program in 2012 to compensate school districts for the amount they pay to purchase carbon offsets from Pacific Carbon Trust each year by
funding projects that reduce emissions and save money. The carbon neutral government regulation came into effect in December 2008. It sets out details concerning measurement, reporting and offsetting emissions by public-sector organizations that are required to comply with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act. In 2012, BC became the first province in North America to become carbon neutral. Many schools have turned their schools’ green upgrades and features into classroom lessons to show students the importance of climate action, Minister of Education Peter Fassbender said.
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School District 59 approves 2014-15 calendar; maintains two-week spring break
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MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– DAWSON CREEK – School District (SD) 59 approved its school calendar for the 2014-15 year, maintaining the two-week spring break. Two calendars were up for consideration. Both calendars were essentially the exact same, with the only difference being one recommended continuing the two-week spring break, while the other proposed a change to a oneweek break. Out of 33 responses to the two proposed calendars, the majority of teacher and parent groups were heavily in favour of maintaining the status quo, acting Superintendent Leslie Lambie stated during the SD 59 Board of Education meetings last BY
week in Dawson Creek. “Twenty out of 20 teacher responses were to resume the two-week spring break, and with parents 10 out of 13 [were in favour],” she said. Some small changes were also made to the proposed calendars with the suggestions from bot groups regarding such things as the placement of non-instructional days and early dismissal days. “We tried to balance out the non instructional days on Friday's and Monday's so they are not all Fridays and not all Monday's,” Lambie said. The two-week spring break in the proposed calendar had moved from it’s original date, but with suggestions from teacher and parent groups, it was moved back to it’s traditional placement to ac-
Here is what the 2014-15 school year calendar will look like:
SEPTEMBER • Tuesday, Sept. 2: Curriculum Implementation Day • Wednesday, Sept. 3: First Day for Students (late arrival, early dismissal)
OCTOBER • Monday, Oct. 13: Thanksgiving Day • Friday, Oct. 24: Non-instructional day NOVEMBER • Tuesday, Nov. 11: Remembrance Day • Monday, November 24: Non-instructional Day
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stands about 15 metres high, does not require power. The project has an estimated in-service date of June 2015. DCAT will resolve socalled “downstream” constraints in supplying electricity to the Groundbirch and Dawson Creek areas, while a second proposed project, the Peace Region Electricity Supply (PRES) project will resolve the “upstream” constraints to supplying the rest of the Peace Region. BC Hydro hopes to begin construction on the PRES in 2016, and have it completed in 2019. Between now and then, it will continue to gather information, evaluate alternatives, and identify a leading route option. Further information on both projects visit: www.bchydro.com/dcat OR www.bchydro.com/pres
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commodate provincial sport championships and to coincide with the British Columbia Teachers Federation annual general meeting. “It has been a past courtesy that we schedule it to align with that,” she noted. Richard Powell, chair of the Board of Education put forth a question he had received from a parent about the need to suggest two calendars each year that made losing the two-week spring break a possibility. “[Parents] are under the understanding that by tradition now probably over 15 years we've been going with two week spring break, why do we have to circulate a calendar? Is there a reason?” Lambie responded by saying that in the past, the
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• Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 26 & 27: Early Dismissal (1 hour) for Parent Interviews
DECEMBER • December 22 to January 2: Winter vacation
JANUARY • Monday, Jan. 5: Schools reopen • Friday Jan. 30: Non-instructional day FEBRUARY • Monday, Feb. 9: Family Day • Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 25 and 26: Early Dismissal (1 hour) for Parent Interviews
Ministry of Education had circulated a standard calendar and suggested that if individual district’s would prefer something different that they develop it and submit it to their board and the ministry for approval. Things have changed, she noted. “Now they no longer have a standard calendar so there really is no need to do this in the future. So we could just have a [one]calendar [in the future]. The board does have to approve a calendar by May 31st every year. That is a requirement under the school act.” Going forward it is likely that the Board of Education will only put forth one calendar for approval, unless significant opposition to the two-week spring break is raised.
MARCH • March 16 to March 27: Spring Break
APRIL • Friday, April 3 & Monday April 6: Good Friday, Easter Monday • Monday, April 27: Non-instructional day MAY • Monday, May 18: Victoria Day
JUNE • Friday, June 5: Non-instructional day • Thursday, June 25: Last day of attendance for students • Friday, June 26: Year End Administrative Day.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Nashville Offensive Sat. March 22 Chetwynd Curling Rink Tickets available at Crowfeathers NEAT’s glow in the dark Fun Run Sat. March 29 8 - 9 pm. Meet at Chetwynd Rec Centre at 7:30
Gymkhana Basics Clinic May 4 2014 at Pine Valley Exhibition Park. Contact Kristy at 250-780-2083 for more info
Your mark, get set...grow! Sunday April 6 at the Pine Valley Seniors Hall 1 pm- 4 pm Family Sundays March 23 Free viewing of Stuart Little at the Chetwynd Public Library
Free English Practice Mondays 9:30 am at Northern Lights College and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at the Chetwynd Public Library Call 250-7882559 Chetwynd Breastfeeding Support Network meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m at the Chetwynd Public Library.
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Pine Valley Seniors Centre Call 250-7883306
Pine Valley Seniors Hall weekly activities including Cribbage, Whist, Bingo and Carpet Bowling. Call Anita at 788-2307 for info. Pine Valley Seniors Hall Carpet Bowling Tuesdays @ 1:30 pm. FREE Cree Lessons Wednesdays 5-6 pm at Tansi Friendship Centre
Baby’s Best Chance Pregnancy Outreach Program Drop in : Mondays 10am to Noon. Weekly Group Sessions Tuesdays 11 am-1pm. Located at Kici. Alanon meetings 6:30 pm Tuesdays Mickey’s Place (behind AandW)
Chetwynd Society for Community Living Board Meeting. First Monday of each month. 4699 Airport Road Ph: 250-788-4889. Homeschooling Network Thursdays 1 pm - 2 pm at the Chetwynd Public Library
Muskoti Learning Centre Homework Club Mon-Thursday 3 - 4:30 pm Quintessentials Quilters Guild. Meetings held every third monday at 7 pm at the Shared Ministry Church. Contact Joan at 250-788-2714 for more information.
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Peace areas being duped by fake lottery
If itʼs too good to be true ... it probably is
TUMBLER RIDGE NEWS –––––––––––––– TUMBLER RIDGE – Recently, many residents of Tumbler Ridge have had unsolicited scratch and win lottery cards shoved in their doors. Prizes offered—and in many cases ‘won’—include an IPod Touch, Canon camera, and of course, large sums of money. Most people have been skeptical about the legitimacy of these cards, and their suspicion has increased since finding that all of their neighbors have also won outrageous prizes. On the back of the card, in fine print, it says “You may be asked to view a Filter Queen Indoor Air Quality System demonstration.” Letting someone vacuum your house for a
few hours in exchange for a free iPod seems too good to be true, and, like most things that are too good to be true, it is probably a scam. But it is a clever scam, because it doesn’t technically break the law. The aim is to give a vendor a chance to push their product on you. Because the ticket merely claims to give you a chance to win a prize, on certain conditions, they are under no legal obligation to give you that prize. Because you have not given them anything (as in money for the ticket) you are not technically involved in a binding contract with them if you “win” and so they don’t owe you anything. Most people are pretty confident that nobody can make them buy something if they do not want to, and so they will only have to “sit through” a demonstration in order to receive their prize, but the vendors of these products are highly skilled in using high-pressure sales techniques, and are very ready to take ad-
vantage of a person’s age or confusion to rope them into making a purchase. It’s how they make their living. You might find yourself making payments for years on a vacuum worth embarrassingly less than you paid for it. And if you are in the market for
a vacuum, it makes more sense to simply buy one from a reputable retailer than from somebody trying to manipulate their way into your home. A town near Winnipeg was flooded with this type of lottery in 2009 and some members of that community posted about it on a local message board. One
person said: “Yes I called them, they took my address, name, asked me what kind of vacuum I use then told me that I don’t qualify for the $5000 prize. I asked why? It was what her computer said when she entered me into the system, I just don’t get it.” And
a n other person claims that his mother received such a winning lottery ticket. He says: “I called in for her. They asked questions about what kind of vacuum she used and after telling them, the lady said they’d like to come out and do a demonstration with a new vacuum. She claimed after
they did that, my Mom would be under no obligation to buy it and would be able to pick a prize off the back of her card, depending on what was available and what wasn’t. They then wanted to know the size of carpet in her home but by that time my Mom wasn’t interested anymore and I told the lady goodbye. So yeah, sounds like a scam to me. Also everyone I know has a “winning” card!” In March of 2013, the Ottawa Community News ran an article on this subject as well. They interviewed the Senior Call Taker Supervisor with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Daniel Williams. Williams said “Though winning prizes is possible, it is highly unlikely to win anything worth your while. Businesses that use this tactic depend on duping their clients long enough to convince them to agree to a demonstration. Whether it is for vacuums, air filtration or cleaning services, these types of tactics have been around for decades, but do
not constitute fraud and there is nothing illegal about it.” he adds “Over the years, in many cases, people are being charged in excess of $3,000 for a vacuum that they say is worth in the range of $300.” Yikes! Williams recommends that you do some research and find out what similar products are worth before you make any purchase and he makes a good point, especially since there is very little reason not to be an informed consumer with the access we have to information nowadays. The Canadian Consumer Handbook, created and updated by the Consumer Measures Committee, a joint federal/provincial group, says: “Knowing what’s on offer in today’s marketplace and whether it suits your needs is key to protecting yourself. Critically examine product and service offerings before purchasing to make sure there are no unexpected or negative implications. Always remember – if it seems too good to be true, it usually is.”
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SUBMITTED –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – In 2013, Earth Hour was observed in more than 7000 communities in 150 countries and territories. According to the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) website, “Earth Hour is the world’s largest movement for action on climate change.” WWF encourages everyone to turn everything off on March 29th, 2014, 8:30-9:30pm. There are some fun ways to participate in Earth Hour this hour: Your family could have a game night by candle light. You could wait a lit-
tle later and have dinner by candle light. If you want to get out of the house, there are even more options. Turn every-
thing off and go for a walk. There are also community events planned. In Fort St. John and
Chetwynd, BC, there are some community walks planned. Join NEAT at 6:00pm at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John, or at 7:00pm at the Recreation Centre in Chetwynd and do a walk in the dark. This a fun way to spend time with others in your community and break the hold that winter has had on us all of these months. It is also a chance to get out and enjoy the environment that we hope to protect. Decide how you would like to spend Earth Hour and think about ways to make daily changes that last all year.
Peace River Local Government Association calls meeting for April 9 BY MIKE CARTER
Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– DAWSON CREEK – The first meeting in 2014 of the Peace River Local Government Association has been called fro April 9. District of Chetwynd mayor and council received an invite to attend the event from Dale Bumstead,
mayor of Dawson Creek March 6, 2014. The meeting will be held at the Dawson Creek Curling Rink. The association is made up of the local governments and administration of the City of Fort St. John, the Village of Pouce Coupe, the District of Chetwynd, the District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, the Peace River Regional District, Patt Pimm,
MLA Peace River North, Mike Bernier, MLA Peace River South, and Bob Zimmer, MP, Prince George – Peace River. The Peace River Local Government Association is formed as a place for local governments to have a chance to put forward resolutions that may be proposed at the North Central Local Government Association.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Take notice that Paul Sawchuk of Chetwynd, BC, has made an application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Peace Region, for a temporary permit for roadway purposes covering approximately 0.86 hectares situated on Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Chetwynd, Peace River District.
The Lands File Number that has been established for this project is 8014777. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Penny Vanderwekken-Dunn, Authorization Officer at 100, 10003-110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 261-2060. Comments will be received until, April 30, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our Applications and Reasons for Decision website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.
Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the estate of Michael Franz aka Mike Franz, deceased, formerly of 5353 - 47 Avenue, Room 11, Box 1476, Chetwynd BC V0C 1J0 are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor c/o Stasiuk * Company, Law Corporation, #201, 10300-10th Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 3T6, on or before the 28th day of April, 2014 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have been received. - Brian Ogden, Executor.. Stasiuk & Company, Law Corporation, Solicitors
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A difficult challenge lies ahead, Aries. Save up your energy for the next few days, and keep socializing to a minimum for the time being. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 The path you have been taking seems more stable, Taurus. This is a good way to go for a while. You will find others are looking to you more for advice. It's a role you enjoy.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a string of bad luck is not as bad as it seems. Like most things, this, too, shall pass. Keep your chin up, and hang out with friends to keep your mind busy. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A great opportunity presents itself this week, Cancer. Focus your energy on making the most of this opportunity, and you will be glad for having done so.
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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Things are changing, but it's for the best, Aquarius. Instead of going against the tide, let the waves take you where you need to go. Surprises are in store. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Think about moving in a new direction, Pisces. Change can be a good thing, and you will benefit from embracing change this time.
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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Extra spending leaves you a little light in the wallet, Libra. Look for ways to generate some extra income or curtail your spending in the months ahead.
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The successful candidate(s) will have a valid BC Driver’s License Class 3 with air endorsement, a minimum of 3 years experience operating a tandem truck and loader, a working knowledge of plumbing, carpentry and normal construction practices and must be physically capable of performing the required duties. Preference may be given to candidates with carpentry skills, and experience as a grader, excavator and backhoe operator. We offer employees tremendous opportunities to apply and enhance their skills in a positive environment. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on March 28, 2014 to: Human Resources Officer, District of Chetwynd 5400 North Access Road, PO Box 357, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Fax No.: (250) 401-4101 Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com
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75 years later.... Memorial Plaque
Edith Knowles, a long time resident of Chetwynd and a pioneer of Lone Prairie (1930) displays the plaque that will be erected in memory of the eight family memb ers who perished there 75 years ago on March 25, 1939. Photo by Naomi Larsen
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BY NAOMI LARSEN Chetwynd Echo Editor –––––––––––––– EAST PINE – Seventyfive years ago on March 25, 1939 tragedy struck the small community of East Pine. An ice jam had formed upstream on the Murray River. It let loose sending a mountain of ice blocks and water crashing down anything in its path. When the sun rose, homes were destroyed, livestock drowned and people scrambled for high ground. The Warren family’s home was hit directly by the avalanche of water and debris. Four of the 12 people residing in the home survived. Parents Wellington and Mabel Warren, their three young daughters Jean, Pearl and Ad and three infant grandsons, Donald, Raymond and Ernest Lamont all perished. Their daughter Ethel and husband Alan Lamont made it to safety and their son Burt Warren also survived, albeit bruised and battered. Their other daughter Edith (Knowles) saved herself by climbing a tree. “It was a terrifying night,” she said. “For four
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“With over 40 years of experience, I can confidently say that Northern Gateway’s emergency response will be world class.” - Dr. Ed Owens, expert on shoreline response
Meet the expert: Dr. Ed Owens is a world renowned authority on shoreline response planning and cleanup operations, and has consulted for the UN, World Bank, and Environment Canada.
Northern Gateway is committed to protecting B.C.’s waters. That’s why we will plan, prepare for and implement international emergency response best practices. LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE Northern Gateway has consulted with dozens of experts, including Dr. Ed Owens, an oil spill specialist who has acted as a consultant to the UN, the Arctic Council, and more. With over 40 years of experience, he was instrumental in helping us develop our marine emergency response program. “I have worked closely with Northern Gateway to develop programs for enhanced spill response along all marine transportation routes. These programs will help ensure the environmental safety along the shipping routes.” Northern Gateway will implement some of the safest marine operations practices from around the world to help prevent a marine spill from ever occurring. We are also preparing for the most effective response possible in the unlikely event of a marine emergency.
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS Our marine emergency response practices go well beyond Canadian requirements. As Owens puts it: “By placing emergency response capacity at various key locations along the proposed route, valuable time will be saved in the unlikely event of an oil spill – and in a marine emergency situation, response time is critical. But having the right equipment in the right places is not always enough. A world class response capability requires an experienced response team at both the management and operational levels, and integrated training to ensure that timely decisions make the best use of the equipment and resources.” IMPORTANT CONDITIONS This past December, the Joint Review Panel recommended that the project be approved, subject to 209 conditions – including ones that require Northern Gateway to implement effective spill response measures. We are working towards meeting these conditions, the same way we are working hard to meet the five conditions set out by the Province of British Columbia. In short, Northern Gateway is committed to doing everything possible to build a safer, better project.
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