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BY NAOMI LARSEN Chetwynd Echo Editor –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – In a snap decision on the weekend, the Chetwynd Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 announced it was shutting it’s doors permanently. The last night of operation was Saturday. Legion Vice President Karen Buckley said the B.C. Yukon Command made the decision to close the branch down as they do not have a full executive. “We have been operating without a Treasurer for quite a few months as could not get anyone to help us with this position though we tried,” Buckley said in an email to the Chetwynd Echo. “Anne Steeves and I have been doing our positions as well as a lot of others. We have a good membership but no one helps us with events or anything. “We could not go on like this it was burning Anne and I out, we tried for a long time.” The announcement of the immediate closure was made via Facebook where many local residents expressed their sadness over the decision.
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND- The 2014 version of Chetwynd’s biggest night had its fair share of drama, magic, entertainment and recognition. Civic Night, the annual awards gala sponsored by the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce was held Feb. 27 at the Talisman Cottonwood Hall Ballroom in the recreation centre. Comedic magician Clinton W. Gray provided entertainment. The biggest winner was the Chetwynd Public Library’s Ana Peasgood, who was unfortunately not present to accept the award because of an illness.
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MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Mayor Merlin Nichols of the District of Chetwynd has suggested that council put the remuneration bylaw on the back burner until they have had enough time to reconsider whether it is a good idea to vote-in a 17.46 per cent pay raise for the mayor and a 49.6 per cent pay raise for councilors. The pay raise bylaw was first tabled at a Feb. 3 meeting, where it was given first, second and third readings. It was then on the agenda for a Feb. 17 meeting, when mayor and council were supposed to vote on the bylaw for reconsideration and adoption. This meeting however, was cancelled because there were not enough BY
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which if implemented, would see the mayor’s wages jump from $30,999 in 2013 to $36,414 in 2016. Councilor’s wages would go up more drastically, rising from the $10,290 they made in 2013, to $15,398 in 2016. Chetwynd resident and Chamber of Commerce board member Sheree Smith said during the public question period during
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the March 3 meeting that she believes mayor and council should wait until the election to allow the residents of Chetwynd a chance to vote on the proposed pay raise bylaw. “My opinion is that you run out your term at the existing wage, whatever the salary you knew when you were going in and put that item forward to the next mayor and council.� Provincial elections for municipal government’s will take place this year in November. Mayor Nichols said that council would take Smith’s statement into consideration. The mayor said that when the pay raise bylaw returns to the table, it will have been modified. “I just think that the whole issue needs more discussion than we have given it,� he added.
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councilors present to meet a legal quota for business to be conducted. This is known as a “quorum.� This meant the bylaw went forward to the first meeting in March, held this past Monday March 3, for reconsideration and adoption. Mayor Nichols said at this week’s meeting that he believed council should delay voting on the approval of the pay raise bylaw until “further work can be done.� When asked to explain what further work needed to be done Nichols said, “I think we will have to simply reflect on it more, whether we should pursue it the way it is or not. It needs more development.� A small number of citizens have contacted the mayor with their concerns over the pay raise bylaw,
Tumbler Ridge Mackenzie Fort Nelson Vanderhoof Fort St. James Chetwynd
POPULATION (approx.) 2,700 4,539 3,902 4,480 1,700 2,600
MAYORĘźS SALARY (approx.) $24,394 $14,112 $40,000 $33,695 $12,000 $30,999* $36,414
* Current ** By 2016 if bylaw passes *** Mayor donates stipend
COUNCILORĘźS SALARY (approx.) $10,606 $7,730 $20,000 ** $11,232 $8,400 $10,290* $15,398
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How the increases look year-to-year: Mayor: Council:
2013 $30,999 $10,290
2014 $32,500 $11,800
2015 $34,650 $13,530
2016 $36,414 $15,398
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NOTE: Data based on District of Chetwynd Remuneration Bylaw No. 992, 2014
Chetwynd Echo Staff –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The frozen body of a man was discovered in the wooded area behind
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Immediate job action will not involve any disruptions for students; will escalate thereafter as negotiations proceed
MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– DAWSON CREEK – The British Columbia Teachers Federation (BCTF) has called for a strike vote to “push back” against what it is calling major concession demands, unfair salary offers and deliberately confrontational attempts to reverse the recent BC Supreme Court decision on class size, composition and staffing levels. The results of the strike vote are expected to be announced tomorrow, March 6. BCTF president Jim Iker made the strike vote announcement last week, just one day before the BC Court of Appeal ruled that the Supreme Court’s late January decision in favour of the BCTF would be “stayed” until the government’s case for appeal could be heard. The government’s appeal will be heard this spring. The scathing Supreme Court ruling on Jan. 27 called out Premier Christy Clark’s government, saying they intentionally tried to provoke a teacher’s strike and, called legislation to remove caps on class sizes and allowable amounts of special needs children in classrooms “unconstitutional.” This was the second time the Supreme Court had ruled against legislation BY
introduced by the government to remove caps on class size and composition. The Supreme Court previously ruled legislation that was first introduced in 2002 to remove class size and composition limits unconstitutional. The legislation that was most recently struck down was deemed by Justice Susan Griffin to be “virtually identical”. Justice Griffin’s January decision would make the government responsible for returning class sizes and composition to 2002 levels, a move that they are calling costly and one that would cause “irreparable harm”. It is estimated that returning class size and composition language in a new collective agreement would cost the government $1 billion. Local union representatives have claimed the government’s estimation of this cost may not be correct. As a result of the decision to approve a “stay” by the BC Court of Appeal, class sizes will remain as they are until the governments appeal on Justice Griffin’s decision is heard this spring. The teachers’ federation is saying it is fed up with the repeated attempts to “take back what teachers have already won.” BCTF president Jim Iker said he was incredibly disappointed and frustrated
as teachers have worked hard during this round of negotiations to create a “sense of calm and purpose” at the bargaining table. The teachers’ federation says Christy Clark’s government has acted in “bad faith” at the negotiating table this year, yet again introducing language in the proposed collective bargaining agreement that would strip all provisions on class size, class composition and staffing levels for teacher-librarians, counselors, special education and other specialist teachers. The government has also given a salary offer that
starts with a 0.5 per cent increase on the date of ratification that is not retroactive. Bargaining efforts have been under way for a year. In a rare move, the government put its lead negotiator Peter Cameron, of the BC Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA), before the press to explain the government’s position. Cameron said he was surprised by the strike vote because the teachers’ federation has yet to table a counter offer to the governments bargaining position. “It’s one thing to criticize our opening position, and
it is another thing to hide behind what I actually consider to be rhetoric and not present your own initial position into the debate,” Cameron said Cameron added that the government is against returning to what he called a “20th Century formula,” making reference to the government’s Learning Improvement Fund which will spend $165 million over three years into classes with the highest needs for additional teaching staff or support. “To us, that’s the more professional approach than driving funding allocation by a formula that is decades old at this point,” he said. The BCTF alleges Cameron ignored the fact that the BC Supreme Court has already ruled out the government’s initial bargaining position twice, leaving them little choice but to call a strike vote to send the message. The government’s proposal includes a ten-year deal that BCTF president Iker says is “ludicrous” and contains an “ill-defined [wage] indexing scheme that even BCPSEA’s negotiators could not explain.” Without a proper wageindexing scheme, the teacher’s federation fears inflation could leave salaries behind the times. Peace River South Teachers Association President Lorraine MacKay said that
her members are frustrated that after a year of negotiations and a BC Supreme Court ruling, the government continues to make unfair and unreasonable proposals at the bargaining table. “We have been hoping that the government would bargain with us in good faith, particularly after the courts restored our class size, composition and staffing ratios,” MacKay said. “If teachers accepted the government’s proposals at the bargaining table, BCs education system would continue to be underfunded. Students will not get the support they deserve and teachers’ wages will continue to fall behind.” Currently, teachers in Alberta make in excess of $10,000 more a year than teachers in British Columbia. Some teachers in BC’s Peace River South School District 59 are considering making the jump across the border if labour disruptions continue as they have since 2002. “If we do take job action, it will be planned carefully to minimize any impact on students,” MacKay said. “Any initial job action will not include immediate school closures or disruptions for students. Teachers will continue to participate in extracurricular activities and communicate with parents.”
Facebook rant nets conditional sentence Tirade towards MLA earns Pouce Coupe man 18 months probation
PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN –––––––––––––– POUCE COUPE – A northeast B.C. man has been sentenced to a sixmonth conditional sentence and 18 months probation for posting threatening comments on social media directed at Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier. Leslie Earl Brown, 55, of Pouce Coupe was issued the term Friday in Prince George provincial court for a tirade he posted on Bernier's Facebook page in late October. Brown made disparaging and expletive-filled remarks not only about Bernier but about his family. And on his own Facebook page, Brown said in part that he hoped Bernier's plane crashes and "your stupid head gets removed in the process." Earlier in the day when he made the posts, Brown had gone through dental surgery and was on pain killers. He had been drinking while on Facebook and got into an argument with another user when an ad from Bernier popped up on the page's sidebar. From there "he just
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snapped," the court was told, although it was also noted there was evidence Brown had a history of getting drunk, falling into an angry mood and then sending threatening messages. Brown had also been taking medication for depression but had not been taking counseling, the court also heard. When Bernier's constituency assistant discovered the comments she took them to the Dawson Creek RCMP and three days later Brown was arrested at his home. RCMP found about three dozen empty beer cans in the kitchen and a further half dozen on a
small table next to his computer. He protested to police that his right to free speech was being violated but when given a chance to comment before sentencing on Friday, Brown showed remorse. "I would like to express my deepest regret for this incident in its entirety," Brown said. The Berniers declined an offer to provide a formal victim impact statements but it was noted they had since installed an electronic security system in their home and that the family was anxious and fearful when Bernier was away from home. That said, the Berniers wished Brown no ill will and hoped he gets the help he needs. Brown, who had remained at Prince George Regional Correctional Centre since his arrest, was also sentenced to 124 days time served plus a day in jail for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm to the RCMP. Also on Facebook, Brown applauded the infamous Mayerthorpe incident, in which four police officers who were killed by a lone gunman, draw-
ing concern from the RCMP. And when he was arrested, Brown was drunk and confrontational. However, it was subsequently found that Brown owned no guns, despite telling RCMP he had "guns all over me" and threatening to greet police
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A stupid, dangerous fad
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ver the last few weeks, I've seen an increase of short video clips popping St. Paul up on Facebook, depictJournal ing my friends, and their friends filling glasses with beer and drinking it, while giving a short speech, nominating other people to do the same. I thought little of it when I saw the first five or so, but after a while this popular, ritualistic approach to drinking caught my attention. The trend is yet another internet fad, called neknomination. The word is a combination of "neck" (a slang word used interchangeably, and meaning the same thing as the word "chug") and "nomination." It's a challenge where a person pours and chugs a beer, and nominates friends to do similarly, in an online exhortation posted for everyone else to see. If you have enough time to do something like that, you have too much time on your hands. I don't do the whole chugging thing, so maybe that's why I can't identify. I prefer to savour my booze over a long time rather than gulp it down, as if it were a race. Why befoul the caramel tang of an Irish red, or the palate-cleansing bitter of a nice pale ale, by spewing the suds out your nose and mouth as you choke on it, sloshing all of it down much more quickly than it was meant to be dunk? At parties I shy away when people would break out the funnel, or stab a hole in the bottoms of their beer cans to "shotgun" their whole drink in seconds as it pours out uncontrollably. I can barely chug water why would I want to do it with my beer? Speaking of parties, that's another reason I don't understand the "neknomination" fad. This kind of thing isn't going on just at parties. People are pouring and chugging themselves beer in the middle of the day - often by themselves. Call me a stick in the mud, but drinking in the middle of the day and bragging about it doesn't sound like a lot lot of fun. Maybe I'm a buzz-kill, but isn't drinking alone in the middle of the day kind of an unhealthy and problematic behaviour? Recently, the game has garnered a number of criminal charges and negative attention worldwide, because, as you might have imagined, people started upping the ante. What started as just pouring and chugging beer turned into something much more dangerous as people needed to take things one step further. Some teenagers, eager to jump on the bandwagon, have been "neknominating" one another, tossing drinks down their gullets, with hardly a thought to the legality or safety of it all. People have been criminally charged for performing bizarre stunts that include funneling beer while skateboarding down a freeway, and stripping in public places while downing drinks. A man in Britain died because he thought chugging a couple of pints of beer wasn't nearly as manly as guzzling the same amount of pure gin, mixed with teabags for flair. The timeless desire to outdo others prevails as the stunts get increasingly dangerous. The more I hear and think about it, the less sense it makes to me. My message to the "neknominators" of the world: Give your heads a shake and do something with your time worth bragging about.
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Unprofessional conduct at PRRD meeting To the Editor: Is the Peace River Regional District ever going to stop giving me reasons to write these letters? I know I am getting tired of having to vent my frustration at their inappropriate actions. I have to say after attending the Peace River Regional District meeting of February 27, 2014 I am appalled at the lack of professionalism displayed by two board members. One being Karen Gooding the Chair and Lori Ackerman board member representing the city of Fort St. John. Several times I witnessed Karen
Gooding snickering at comments made by a Board member who had the floor. The second one was Lori Ackerman Mayor of Fort St. John who made a loud angry outburst at one of the Board members. As a present and a past Board Director, President, and Vice President I am well aware of the appropriate behaviour that should be displayed by every board member. Maybe a people skills course is in order for both of you. It really doesn't matter how frustrated you get with someone, there is a code of conduct that should be followed when you sit on
a Board. It is mutual respect for each other whether you agree with their opinion or not. I have to wonder how your behaviour is behind closed doors if you are willing to embarrass yourself like that in front of the public and media. As public figures you should be setting an example and not making a mockery out of another members opinion. Shame on you both for your unprofessional conduct. Brenda Briggs Area B resident
Outraged over Swiss Arms Classic rifle ban To the Editor: Dear constituents, I was outraged to learn that, on February 26, 2014, the RCMP had reclassified the Swiss Arms Classic Green rifle from a non-restricted firearm to a prohibited firearm. I am a gun owner, and used to own that particular firearm, and I know full well that the RCMP decision to reclassify it was wrong. Our Conservative Government remains commit-
ted to standing up for the rights of law-abiding gun owners. In my personal opinion, this is another example of bureaucrats abusing their power. In a single action, the RCMP took a firearm that had been sold legally for 12 years, and has never been used to commit a crime in Canada, and arbitrarily declared it illegal. Lawabiding men and women, who have owned this rifle legally for years, are con-
sidered criminals as of today. As soon as I heard about this issue, I wrote to the Minister of Public Safety and the Minister of Justice, and the matter was addressed in the House of Commons the next day. The Minister has ordered an urgent review of this unfortunate decision. Our Government is committed to ensure firearms owners are not penalized as a result of
this ill-informed action. We have delivered on our promise to abolish the Long-Gun Registry, a measure that respected law-abiding firearms owners across Canada, and we will continue to respect the rights of law-abiding Canadian firearms owners. , Bob Zimmer MP, Prince George-Peace River Chair, BC/Yukon Caucus
Another Conservative broken promise To the Editor: Prime Minister Stephen Harper is flip-flopping on the biggest economic commitment he made in the last election. Mr. Harper promised Canadians that as soon as the budget is balanced, income splitting “should be one of our highest priorities.” The Conservatives’ election platform pledged $3.1 billion for income splitting and called it “an historic step forward to achieve greater fairness for families.” But now that the Conservatives think a balanced budget is around the corner, they are changing their minds. Mr. Harper now refuses to say if he will keep his promise on income splitting. Earlier this month,
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said, “I’m not sure that overall it [income splitting] benefits our society.” The Liberals support tax changes that help middle class families. However, the Conservatives’ income splitting scheme would disproportionately benefit high-income earners at the expense of the middle class. The C.D. Howe Institute reports that the Conservatives’ scheme excludes 85% of Canadian households from any benefit whatsoever. It was irresponsible for the Conservatives to campaign on bad economic policy that wasn’t thought through. But now Mr. Harper is getting ready to break his promise on income splitting because he no
longer thinks the idea is popular enough to get him re-elected. Income splitting is just the latest example of Conservative election promises that were never honoured. The long list of Conservative broken promises includes no patronage appointments in the Senate, no cuts to Old Age Security and no new taxes on income trusts. Canadians are tired of Mr. Harper’s broken promises. It is time for a federal government that actually thinks through its policies before presenting them. It is time for a government that will help struggling middle class families.
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Further to the theme of the last two weeks
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urther to my theme of the last two weeks, I am still focusing on the core value of an attractive home town. There are many things that attract potential residents including the staying power of a vigorous economy built on the solid values of industry and diligence. Chetwynd has a vigorous economy. More than that, we have excellent recreational facilities in town and out. We have a lovely library with the ca-
pacity to find books that most of us haven’t heard about. Our schools send out grads who can compete with the best for employment and for post-secondary training. Our internet capability is bordering on totally satisfactory. What more can we ask for? We’d like to enhance our complement of medical professionals. We’re not alone in the area in this respect. While we want to cooperate and be good neighbours, we recognize that every other community in the region is scrambling to sink their hooks into medical professionals and draw them in. The nurse or doctor who moves to Chetwynd does
won the honour as they do so much for the community in a volunteer and fund-raising capacity. Peggy was so excited and honoured to have been nominated as well, as she has only been operating the Bistro for just over a year. It was also gratifying to see both Liz Dobb and Jen Gosse win in their categories as these ladies have both been staunch supporters of the Library for many years. Best of all, was to see our very own Ana Peasgood take home Citizen
not settle in Fort Nelson. It seems to be the way of life – the dollar we spend here can’t be spent there. Which brings me to the point of my song: creating
a visually attractive community, though not bankrupting, does cost. But it probably costs more in lost opportunity than in actual out-of-pocket dollars. By lost opportunity I mean that the time you spend prettying up your façade is not available for shooting the breeze with your buddies. You’ve got to make choices from time to time. Chances are, your buddies will give you the thumbs up for your efforts to enhance their visual perspective. Please forgive me for playing again on this fiddle but I told you this was the music I loved. Now, here’s the rest of the song. Help is on the way.
The District of Chetwynd, with funds channeled from the Northern Development Initiative Trust and not redirected from your pockets, is making available the 2014 Business Façade Improvement Program. Are you excited? Under this beauty-loving program, up to $5,000 in grant money is available for approved façade-enhancement projects on Chetwynd businesses. Meaning? Here’s the meaning: If your store front or business front would be made more attractive with a wellplanned and expertly executed face lift that conforms to the Development Permit Guidelines, your project may be eligible for
up to $5,000 in matching funds from the Northern Development Initiative Trust and brokered through the District Office. Did I say matching? I did. If you think you can use the big 5 you’ve got to demonstrate your sincerity by matching it with the same. Are you still excited? Good! There are only four grants available for 2014. If you want to demonstrate your commitment to the beauty of Chetwynd in this way, prompt action is advised. If you do carry out your plans, your friends and your customers will thank you for showing wisdom, foresight, and good business sense.
of the Year. We are proud of Ana’s accomplishments with the Family Resource Centre and are happy to see that other people acknowledge her efforts in this capacity. One of the many things we provide to our community is a constant flow of new reading materials both in paper form as well as electronically. Some of our new paper materials are: “Family Whispering” by Melinda Blau and Tracy Hogg: This is the Baby Whisperer’s com-
mon sense strategies for communicating and connecting with the people you love and making your whole family stronger. “Love Is In the Mix” by Kate Gosselin, is her best known for the reality TV show “Jon & Kate Plus 8”, and because of all that she has produced this familyfriendly cookbook on making meals into memories with speedy, stressfree recipes, tips and traditions. “The Big Picture: 11 laws that will change
your life” by Tony Horton, is the self-improvement book for people who want results, not hand-holding. Whether your “Big Picure” goal is a better job, a better relationship, or a better life – iff you make the commitment and do the work, Tony will lead you to success. “How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lefelong Success” by Tovah P. Klein, Phd. Explains why the toddler
years are different from any other period during childhood, what is happening in children’s brains and bodies at this age that makes their behavior so turbulent, and why your reaction to their behavior—the way you speak to, speak about, and act toward your toddler—holds the key to a successful tomorrow and a happier today. That will have to satisfy your curiosity for this week. Want to see more—come down and check us out!
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Surerus Place Phase II looking to raise remaining $640,000 for affordable seniors housing complex
MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Chetwynd Seniors Citizens Housing Society has a waiting list of over 40 seniors wanting independent, affordable housing solutions in Chetwynd. Plans are well underway for an additional 17,000 BY
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tive plaque, which will be displayed at the proposed new facility. In addition, charitable donations are eligible for a Canada Revenue Agency tax receipt. CSCHS is a non-profit society that was incorporated in 1982. The community-based organization owns and operates two existing seniors’ housing projects in Chetwynd, which consists of a total 12 independent, eight supported and four assisted seniors’ rental units. The development and operations of the current Surerus Place facility are governed by two 60-year operating agreements between the Society and BC Housing, who will play an integral role in the development of this new building. Hicks says initial discussions with BC Housing have indicated that they are interested in the Society’s proposal for a second facility.
“We are in a situation where [BC Housing] has accepted the application and it has gone to their executive board. They get funding from the federal government. We’re in that limbo where they are waiting for funds to trickle down,” he stated. The Society has also applied to BC Housing for project development funding. If approved, this funding will allow the group to contract geotechnical surveys on the site. After that, construction plans for the concept design can be drawn up and a timeline and construction date can be set. CSCHS received a $150,000 grant for the Phase II project in March 2013 from the Peace River Regional District. The preliminary capital budget estimates the total cost of the construction of the Phase II project at $4,668,700. R E A D MO R E .
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square foot building, which will be located on the eight acres of land next to the current Surerus Place complex. Known as Surerus Place Phase II, the new facility will bring an additional 20 independent rental units for low to mid income seniors to help ease the demand in the Chetwynd area. Don Hicks, president of the Chetwynd Seniors Citizens Housing Society (CSCHS) is now putting out a plea to the community for donations to help reach the needed $640,000 to move the plan forward. CSCHS, with the assistance of seed funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, has completed preliminary planning and feasibility analysis for a second housing facility, which included a Need and Demand study to investigate the perceived seniors housing demand. “Our 2013 Need and Demand Study has identified a [demand] for independent housing units and is proposing a project situated next to Surerus Place to enable complementary services,” Hicks writes in a letter to potential donors. “We are asking for your help in achieving this goal.” In return, the donor recognition program will acknowledge donations by placing the names of donors on a commemora-
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CIVIC NIGHT 2014:
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Celebrating our townʼs most valuable resources
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Clockwise starting top left, Chamber Manager Tonia Richter presents Theresa Bernard with Century Citizen of the Year. Matthew Swain accepts Junior Citizen of the Year sponsored by Northern Lights College; Liz Gauthier accepts Customer Service Representative of the Year from Pomeroy Hotel Manager Tasha; Liz Dobb accepts Heroes Live Here Award from TD Bank Manager Courtney Bye; Jennifer Gosse accepts Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Hub Barton Insurance from Richter and Archie and Margie Shannon accept Business of the Year from Chamber president Carmen Westgate. Photos by Naomi Larsen
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drink, Liz Gauthier is a familiar face in town to those who frequent the government liquor store. Gauthier is always friendly and approachable whether it is a slow or busy day, she has always got time to serve her customers. For her exemplary customer service that is efficient, courteous and respectful, Gauthier is this year’s award winner. Honorable mentions for Customer Service Representative of the year went to: Kara-Ann Russell, Crystal Marsel, Julia Nelson and Krista Sedgwick.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Peasgood has had a huge impact on Chetwynd since arriving in 2012. She is the founder of the Chetwynd Family Resource Corner (CFRC) at the library. Her passion and effort for community helped in securing funding to turn the volunteer position into a paid one. In one year, the Chetwynd Family Resource Corner has developed an online community events calendar, and become the go-to spot for information about the community and supports available to families through various programs. Peasgood is currently working on her degree in Business administration, and has completed a Reference and Information Services course from the community Library Training Program. She is heavily involved in the community, holding various volunteer positions and is an active mother, who has found the time to do all she has at the CFRC while raising children and ferrying them to and from hockey practice and games throughout the Peace region. Peasgood has become a huge asset to both the Chetwynd Public Library and the community as a whole. Honorable mentions for citizen of the year, sponsored by the District of Chetwynd were Larry Skoreyko, Margie Shannon, George Kalischuk, Cheryl Widdicombe, Chris Lirette and Rebekah Hallert.
JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Tw e l v e - y e a r - o l d Matthew Swain was awarded the 2014 Junior Citizen of the Year recognition for his outstanding acts of kindness and efforts to help keep Chetwynd clean. At Christmas time, Swain made sandwiches and headed downtown to find homeless people to give them too. In the spring, Swain rounded up some friends to pick garbage and help clean up the town. Swain has watched his mother go through numerous treatments and surgeries related to a brain tumor. He has been through a lot, always putting others ahead of himself and thinking about the greater good. Swain has even been
known to use his own money to help pay for another person’s video rental. It is for these reasons that Swain is this year’s 2014 Junior citizen of the year. There were no honorable mentions for Junior Citizen of the Year.
CENTURY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Theresa Bernard was named the century citizen of the year for her outstanding contribution to the community over many years with the hospital auxiliary, Tansi Friendship Centre, Cancer Society and Catholic Women’s League, which she has been a part of for 25 years. Bernard does hospital visitations to the sick and helps senior citizens in
she has been giving her heart, soul and relentless dedication to numerous community organizations. She has been a member of the Parent Advisory Committees at Don Titus Elementary, Ecole Windrem Elementary and Chetwynd Secondary for 13 years. Dobb is actively involved in the Chetwynd chapter of Canadian Parents for French, she is a volunteer with the Chetwynd circus camp, helps with intermediate basketball and volleyball and has been a part of the Chetwynd Coffee houses at the public library. She is sitting as a member of the Chetwynd Public Library board for several HEROES LIVE HERE Elizabeth Dobb has years and is currently ascalled Chetwynd her home sisting with the plans for since 2001, and since then, the 25th anniversary of the Chetwynd with their shopping. Honorable mention for century citizen of the year was Joan Temple. Temple has been the volunteer organist for many churches in Chetwynd over the past 30 years. She continues to play for the Church of Nazerene, planning and practicing for every service. She has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and is often sought by community members for advice. Temple was a councilor for the District of Chetwynd and is a respected member of the community.
Most Amazing Yard Sale annual event. Liz is a mother, wife and a friend who spends her time generously and modestly helping others be the best they can be. She has an outstanding sense of humor and sarcasm, coupled with an engaging personality and a generous giving spirit that is well deserving of this award. Honorable mentions for the Heroes Live Here award were Dr. Schreve, Richard Martin, the staff at the Hospital’s extended senior health ward, the Little Prairie Elementary School and Glen Derkoch.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Jennifer Gosse has been a volunteer at the Chetwynd Public Library for seven years and has sat on the library board for four years. Gosse is an active community member, volunteering to help with her children’s sporting activities including organizing games, tournaments and fundraisers. She served two years as the president of the youth soccer association and is currently president of the Chetwynd Electric Eels swim club. Gosse is currently employed at the Chetwynd Centre Medical Clinic were she has worked for the past 14 years. In this position, she has developed a strong relationship with the entire community while assisting patients at the clinic obtain medical attention. Toni Ethier, Wendy Harris, Naomi Larsen, Brenda Maisey and Denis and Theresa Walker were all honorable mentions for the volunteer of the year award.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR The final award of the evening was the business of the year, and the distinction of the 2014 award went to Archie and Margie Shannon of J.A. Shannon Trucking. This local company provides specialized freight transportation was established in 1961, and was incorporated in 1985. They have contributed to the Ray Cunningham Memorial Golf Tournament and local Baseball organizations. Honorable mentions for business of the year: Chetwynd Echo, Peace CUSTOMER SERVICE FM & CHET TV, the Bistro, REPRESENTATIVE OF Chetwynd Chetwynd Public Library, THE YEAR Although she doesn’t the IGA and Super Valu.
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MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– VICTORIA – The BC government will introduce legislation this current session that will change the format of local elections from a three-year to a fouryear term, beginning this November. The announcement was made by Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and is subject to legislative approval. Extending the term of ofBY
fice will apply to BC’s mayors, and all elected officials serving municipalities, regional districts, and parks boards. The next BC local elections are in November 2014, if this bill is passed, persons elected to office this year will serve until October 2018. The government says four-year terms will give local governments more time to consult, plan and achieve community goals. Richard Powell, chair of the School Board of
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Trustees for School District 59, agrees. “Personally I like a fouryear term,” he said. “I think that four years gives you ample time to work on the things that you want to see implemented.” Powell, who has run for three consecutive terms says he would have much preferred to do two fouryear terms for a total of eight years, rather than be committed for the full nine years. “You [have time to] learn what’s going on, get to
know what needs to be done and then in years two or three you can implement it and now year four, you have been two years into something and you can sort of start bringing some of that to a close.” All other Canadian provinces hold local government elections every four years. In the Northwest Territories (NWT), Nunavut and the Yukon, elections are held every three years, except in smaller communities.
In some communities in Prince Edward Island, elections are held every three years. Odd and even-numbered rural municipalities in Saskatchewan hold elections every two years. Alberta was the most recent province to change to four-year election terms, doing so in 2013. Ontario changed from three to four-tear terms in 2006, and Saskatchewan made the switch from three to four in 2012. Union of British Colum-
bia Municipalities president Rhona Martin endorsed the proposed changes, saying she is pleased to see another move forward in updating local elections legislation. Peace River Regional District chairperson Karen Goodings said she agrees that more time in office will bode well for finishing what elected officials set out to do. Mayor Merlin Nichols did not respond to a request for comment by press time.
All clear on PRRD bylaw process - probably
SUBMITTED –––––––––––––– FORT ST. JOHN – A law firm engaged to analyze the PRRD's handling of Building Bylaw 1996 2011, which took effect and was then partially overturned last year after loud protests from affected rural landowners, has found the District's legislative process was above board - although not all of the firm's advice was. "We looked at all of the Regional District building bylaw related decisions over a period beginning with the incorpora-
tion of the Regional District, but we paid specific attention to the adoption of Bylaw 1996 to make sure that all of the proper procedures were used in adopting that bylaw. And we also paid close attention to the reconsideration process around bylaw number 2098, the repealed bylaw," said Bill Buholzer, a solicitor with law firm Young-Anderson. "We found that the adoption of Bylaw 1996, the repeal of 1996, the reconsideration of the repeal of Bylaw 1996 ... were all done properly." A Jan. 9 resolution of the
PRRD board brought in Buholzer to perform a Peace River Regional District Building Bylaw Legislative Review. The review looked into all actions taken by the board in regards to Building Bylaw 1996 2011. There was some discussion on specific points of the review - Area C Director Arthur Hadland, for one, drew attention to the calling of a special meeting last year to reinstate some parts of the bylaw, and again proposed that the best action to respond to the concerns of rural constituents would have been reverting to Bylaw 1189.
Buholzer confirmed that the special meeting was called properly, in accordance with the Local Government Act, and said he was "very confident that some version of Bylaw 1996 could be crafted to address some of the concerns that were raised." However, Buholzer then suggested that the board move "incamera," or into a private meeting, as he had some recommendations related to some of the board's actions concerning the bylaw. Section 90 of the provincial Community Charter allows government boards to
hold closed-door sessions for several reasons, including "the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose." "There's reference to a letter of February 5, an opinion letter, and I did ask the CAO for a copy, and he said that was confidential or classified information, and I wondered why." Hadland said, pressing Buholzer. Buholzer responded: "It's a matter that our advice would be that you at least consider dealing with this in-camera."
Changes coming to ESL programming
MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Canada – BC Immigration agreement is set to expire on April 1, 2014. That means there will be changes to the way English as a Second Language (ESL) programming is offered in communities across the province. The provincial government has announced $10.5 million in funding to postsecondary institutions to assist them in transitioning to a new model where immigrant settlement services and ESL programs are directly administered by the federal government. In Chetwynd, ESL classes are not offered through a post secondary institution and are instead run by the Chetwynd Public Library.
The Library has hosted the ESL programs at the Northern Lights College (NLC) Chetwynd campus, where the college had donated classroom space. But ESL was not offered as part of the college’s curriculum. ESL programs have moved permanently to the Chetwynd Public Library, where they will continue to be located going forward. An ESL class is held every Monday morning. Until the Canada-BC Immigration agreement expires at the end of March, ESL programs in Chetwynd will continue to operate on their current provincial funding budget. How things will look on April 1 is not yet known, as Lucy Redfearn, literacy coordinator and ESL program lead at the Chetwynd Public Library, continues to negotiate
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with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to work out a deal on the funding required to keep ESL programs in Chetwynd running. “We are negotiating with the federal government which is a lot more complex [than the old system],” she said. “It's basically negotiating what
we feel we need and what [CIC] feels they can provide based on what we want.” Redfearn explained that the program is being maintained for the time being while these negotiations continue. She doesn’t feel that the new federal control over ESL programs will change what is of-
fered. In addition to the weekly Monday morning classes, ESL is offered through a team of tutors who meet with people taking the ESL training program. Because many are shift workers it is hard to establish a set time that works for all, she explained. The ESL program is more geared toward permanent residents and not temporary foreign workers, of which we have an abundance of in Chetwynd. “That also presents a lot of challenges because I am not one to turn anyone away,” she explained. CIC delegates will be coming to Chetwynd to do a site inspection at the library this month. “It’s a bit different for sure,” Redfern said. “We've been established
for about 8 years so that definitely works in our favour but I don’t know if the surrounding communities actually got their funding back or not. So, I was pretty pleased that we actually were into the negotiation process because we could have totally had our funding cut.” Redfern had nothing but praise for the cooperation with NLC in delivering ESL programs in past years. “[NLC] has been great to us,” Redfearn said. “They have given us great classroom spaces and any support that we need but now with the changing of the funding they don’t require us to partner with a post secondary education institute.” For more information about English as a Second Language programming in
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My favorite book is Something Good by Robert Munsch. I love reading spiderman books!
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Paige participated in the home reading challenge and read 20 books!
My favorite book to read is up,up,down. I love Robert Munsch books!
ZacharY read NHL Superstars and enjoyed reading about Sidney Crosby.
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Members of the Pine Valley Trailblazers Snowmobile Club enjoy the powder this winter. Member Sheldon Belcher has mixed reactions to the proposed Photo submitted new legislation.
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New proposed off-road vehicle legislation to bring new restrictions for ATVs and snowmobiles
MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – A proposed bill before the provincial legislature this current session will bring in new enforcement tools for police and provincial officers, while making it mandatory to register offroad vehicles for use on any crown lands. The proposed new law will replace what was commonly known as the ATV act, which was a 40-year old piece of legislation. It was first tabled Monday, Feb. 24 and stems from a framework released five years ago. The one-time registration fee will be $48, and will mean that quads, dirt bikes, snowmobiles and other off-road vehicles will be required to display a license plate before they can operate on crown or public lands. The database will be integrated with the Insurance Corp. of BC (ICBC) vehicle registry. Steve Thompson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations says that if the proposed legislation is passed, it will help the government crack down on irresponsiBY
ble users, boost fines for violations and make it easier to track stolen off-road vehicles. Officers will now have the ability to stop and inspect offr o a d vehicles for v i ol at i on s , seize an offroad vehicle for safety or evidence purposes and increase the maximum fine for offences from $500 to $5000. “Whether BELCHER hunting, fishing, getting back to nature or just getting to work, many outdoor enthusiasts rely on off-road vehicles to augment their rural experience,” Thompson said. Thompson added that there would also be regulations that require drivers to wear helmets on public and crown lands. Organizations and clubs across the province have been pushing for the new off-road vehicle law since 2002. “The announcement of the [proposed law] is a tremendous tribute to the
dedicated members of non-government organizations who formed the Coalition for Licensing and Registration of Off Road vehicles in 2002,” said Outdoor Recrea t i o n Council of BC executive director Jeremy McCall. “Among other benefits, this legislation will offer security of ownership and improved safety standards for the riders of off-road vehicles and it will provide for higher standards of compliance and enforcement which will benefit non-motorized recreationalists.” Sheldon Belcher is a member of the Pine Valley Trailblazers Snowmobile club. Although not completely opposed to the possible new law, his reaction was mixed. Belcher expressed concern over how the law would be enforced. “I foresee this legislation will have an extremely hard time being enforced,”
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Belcher said in an email to Name: Cameron Roland the Chetwynd Echo. Number: 21 “It is highly doubtful Position: defense that people with multiple off-road vehicles will pay $50 to register each one, unless there TWis some personal benefit suchMinistry as a re- of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Client: duced insurance rate. It all Campaign: Northeast Region trapline information depends on how this is put Cameron Rolland is this week’s player of the week. This deSize: 3.218” x 4.558” fensemen has a big shot from the point that he has used to into place.” Echo rack up 6 points this season, to go along with his 60 penalty In BC,Chetwynd snowmobiles minutes. Roland assisted on Liam Beattie’s third period break were included in the preaway goal this past weekend with an amazing stretch pass vious ATV act. Riders have through the neutral zone. always been required to register their sleds and display an orange registration sticker. But as Belcher says, “this has never been enforced in most areas of the The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource province.” Operations is reviewing the management of traplines throughout British Columbia and may reallocate any He added he does see traplines that are not being used. some benefits to the proposed legislation. To support this initiative, the ministry’s Northeast “There are reasons why Region is: we live in rural areas like t DPOöSNJOH UIF PXOFSTIJQ BOE BDUJWJUZ BTTPDJBUFE Chetwynd,” he explains. with each registered trapline “One is to have the freedom t EFUFSNJOJOH FBDI USBQMJOF T IJTUPSJDBM BOE DVSSFOU to operate off-road vehicles use, based on fur harvest reports right from our place of resi t EFWFMPQJOH B GSBNFXPSL GPS NBOBHFNFOU EFDJTJPOT on unused traplines dence. “If people are raised with Important notifications about trapline use and trapline respect, and taught to ride cabins will be mailed to trappers in the near future. To down the road slowly and ensure that you receive these notifications, please email any quietly, we can coexist with contact information updates to Lori Jeffrey at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations office in the general public. If we Fort St. John (lori.jeffrey@gov.bc.ca), or call FrontCounter BC have irresponsible operaat 250 787-3415 in Fort St. John or toll-free at tors, then this type of legis1 877 855-3222. lation may help. But it all depends on how it is implemented and enforced.”
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Keegan, Logan and Leland, nephews of KidSport Chetwynd Chapter Athlete Ambassador Deryk Engelland, present Ana Peasgood, KidSport Chetwynd Chapter Chair, with a cheque for $5,000 from the Ronald W. Burkle Foundation. Burkle is co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL team. He donated the funds in support of Deryk who plays for the Penguins. The local KidSport chapter is working towards raising enough funds to allocate grants to local children and youth in the Chetwynd area who would otherwise not be able to participate in sports due to financial reasons. If you would like to donate funds, please contact Ana Peasgood at chetwynd@kidsportcanada.ca Photo submitted
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MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Chetwynd 3NV Midget Giants had their All Peace Hockey League championship banner hopes dashed this past weekend. The team was eliminated from the playoffs after two losses to the Peace River Warriors. The weekend playoff series between the Giants and the Warriors consisted of back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday in Chetwynd and Peace River. The Peace River Warriors were the aggregate scoring champion after the home-and-home series and will now move onto BY
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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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the second, championship round where they will face the first place team from Grande Prairie. Things got underway with a spirited affair Saturday afternoon at the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre arena. The Warriors opened the scoring on the power play on a goal from Joseph Sylvain. Cameron Roland watched from the penalty box as he served less than two minutes for his tripping minor. Kain McMaster would even the score, but before the first period was over, Sylvain notched his second goal to put Peace River up 2-1 heading to the break. In the second period, Sylvain completed his hat trick, minutes after Liam Beattie scored his first of the game on his way to a hat trick of his own before this one was done. Dustin Calliou also scored for the Warriors who carried a 4-2 lead after forty minutes. In the final period, Liam Beattie scored on two out of three breakaways - one of which came while the Giants were shorthanded - to pull his team into a 4-4 tie. But the game-winninggoal would come at the 8:00 mark of the third, when Del Ginther grabbed the puck from behind the net, stepped out front and ripped a shot up high over Goalie Brice Vossler.
The Giants celebrate Liam Beattie’s first goal of the game in the second period on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2014. The team would fall in this game 5-4, and would be eliminated from the post-season the very next day in Peace River with a 3-2 loss. The Warriors would score the game winning goal early in the third period on the power play, Dustin Calliou’s second of the game. Llewellyn would add another tally himself just two minutes later, but it was as close as the Giants would get. After this weekend’s playoff games, both Chetwynd and Dawson Creek have been eliminated. Grande Prairie won both of those games vs Dawson Creek 2-1 and 32, with the second game going into overtime. The Giants are not done
The Warriors won 5-4. Vossler was brought in after Reilley Elder-Cherry was pulled in the second period following the fourth goal. The second game went ahead on Sunday morning in Peace River. Goalie Brice Vossler played the entire game. After the first period, the Warriors were up 2-0 on goals from Joseph Sylvain and Dustin Calliou. Giants captain Cordell Llewellyn responded in the second period with a goal that edged the Giants closer at 2-1 after two periods of play.
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for the season. They will be preparing for the BC Hockey Midget Tier 4 Provincial Championships in Clearwater, BC March 15-21. There is a tentative exhibition game scheduled for Sunday March 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre arena. As both teams are gearing up for the provincial tournament and do not want to risk injury beforehand, the game may actually be played as a scrimmage. Both teams will decide on a format before the game.
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Notice is hereby given that effective December 19, 2013 the boundary of the District of Chetwynd is amended by including the parcel of vacant land legally known as Lot 2, Plan EPP 21481, District Lot 2685, Peace River District. Letters Patent and a map showing the boundaries of the new municipality may be viewed at the offices of the District of Chetwynd during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, except statutory holidays. For additional information call:
Carol Newsom, Director of Corporate Administration, (250) 401-4104
This synopsis is published in accordance with section 15(b) of the Local Government Act.
Winter Carnival
Don Titus Elementary hosted a winter carnival last month. Students spent the day outside frollicking in the snow and taking part in several activities includPhoto by Naomi Larsen ing sledding, snow painting and ice bowling.
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Tonia Richter
SUBMITTED –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Tonia Richter the current Chamber manager graduated from Chetwynd Secondary School in 1992. While in grade twelve Tonia was the president of her graduating class. A teacher told Tonia that her role as president would bring her wisdom and knowledge that would carry her through the rest of her life. Tonia has found this to be true. After graduating Tonia went to work for the Scotia Bank in Chetwynd. Tonia, also, did her first aid and ambulance training and worked two jobs. She took courses at Northern Lights College in Accounting and decided to stay in Chetwynd. Tonia left the Scotia Bank after ten years and went to work for CANFOR in the area of first aid part time. She, also, did first aid for Spectra and Tembec. Tonia wanted out of shift work, and wanted to work Monday to Friday. With her strong people and organizational skills, what better, than to work at the Chamber and Tourist
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centre in Chetwynd. She began her work at the Chamber being mentored by Helen Weightman. After working for two years learning the ropes and gaining experience Tonia took over as Chamber manager, where she has been for five years. Tonia says, “I learned so much from Helen, and when I took over as the manager her shoes were hard to fill.” Tonia loves her job organizing events, collaborating with various organizations, learning about British Columbia, as every day is different. Her favorite event she organizes is the Chetwynd Chainsaw Carving International Competition. The carvers
have become like family to her, and she feels a pride in bringing this event to the community year after year. Tonia is married, with two children attending Chetwynd Secondary School. She loves camping, fishing, quadding, camping and enjoying the out of doors with family and friends. She is very involved in her children’s lives. Tonia would like students to know that selfdiscipline, respect, volunteering, and hard work are important traits for all career paths. She was afforded many opportunities to practice these traits at Chetwynd Secondary School. She encourages students to take time and figure out what you really want to do. Just because you are from a small town doesn’t mean you can’t succeed. Do not let it hold you back, be willing to take a risk, do not rush your life and remember money is not everything. With hard work and dedication you can achieve whatever you want. Congratulations Tonia on your accomplishments!
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Surveying social media habits of young Canadians
SUBMITTED –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Canada Safety Council is pleased to support PREVNet (Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network) in gauging how young Canadians use online privacy settings and reporting tools. “We encourage social media users ages 13 to 25 years old to participate in a survey that asks whether they think about online privacy when they use social media; what privacy settings, if any, they use; and whether they have ever reported someone for violating online privacy rules,” Catherine Gaudreau, program coordinator said. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and is available until March 31. Participants can enter for a chance to win one of five gift certificates worth $100. PREVNet is a network of more than 90 leading researchers and 56 national organizations, including the Canada Safety Council, working together to prevent bullying and violence. The Canada Safety Council offers the following tips for protecting your privacy while using social media: • Confidential information should re-
main confidential – do not put it online. This can include your cell phone number, home address, full birth date, credit card and banking information, etc. • Social media networks frequently change or update their privacy setting options. Review your settings at least once every few months. • If your safety is compromised because of repeated harassment or abuse, learn how to block people and change your identity online. If necessary, shut down your social media profiles, either temporarily or permanently. If you decide to set up new profiles, make it difficult for people to find you unless you invite them to be part of your network. • If you use a public or shared computer, remember to log out of your profiles before leaving the computer. Never share your passwords. • Be selective of who you add as friends and contacts on profiles such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Just like in real life, some people have less than good motives for gathering information. For more information on social media safety and to complete the survey, visit www.prevnet.ca or www.canadasafetycouncil.org.
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AED saves the life of 66year old Chetwynd man
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MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department and BC Ambulance first responders are praising the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in saving the life of a 66-year old Chetwynd man last Monday evening. The name of the man is not being released to protect his privacy and the privacy of the family. Officials described the man’s survival of the incident as extremely rare. First responders worked on the patient for over 40 minutes using the AED, oxygen mask and CPR compressions before he was transported to the Chetwynd General Hospital and eventually revived. He was later transferred to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital, and then to Vancouver for further observations. The local fire department and BC Ambulance personnel arrived at the scene around 9:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, where they discovered the 66year old male in full cardiac arrest. They immediately began using the AED to assist in BY
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the results were “awesome” and that it was incredible the paramedics and the firefighters maintained CPR for such an extended time. Dr. Venter added it was a definite “save.” Venter declined to comment further until the future status of the patient is known. “He was shocked by the whole thing,” Sabulsky said, “because this doesn’t happen. The reason this is a good news story is that it is not a coroner’s inquest. We have the tools and we are using them.” Automatic External Defibrillators are portable electronic devices that automatically diagnose life threatening irregular heart activity in a patient. The device is able to treat these
symptoms through the application of electrical therapy, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm. With simple audio and visual commands, AEDs are designed to be easy to use by anyone and the use of AEDs is taught in many first aid, first responder and basic life support level cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes. Both the District of Chetwynd staff and the volunteer fire department received training for the devices in November and December. Sabulsky said there are three devices in town, one in the fire rescue truck, one in the local ambulance and one in the Chetwynd and Dsitrict Recreation Centre. Recent advances in technology have made AED locations available to 911 dispatch operators who can now direct callers to the location of the closest device. The BC Public Access to Defibrillation (PAD) program, led by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, donated 450 AEDs over three years to public places like recreation centres, arenas, pools, community centres, libraries, senior centres, sports fields and parks and beaches.
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Northern Health doles out Imagine Grants to two Chetwynd groups
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MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Two Chetwynd groups have benefited this year from support offered through the Northern Health Authority’s Imagine Grant program. A combined $67,590 was given out to 16 programs and initiatives in northeast BC. The funds, although only announced last week, have been already used for the most part. The Chetwynd Harm Reduction Committee received an Imagine Grant to help fund their Valentine’s Day condom-gram initiative, and to help the group prepare for a booth at the trade show. The Little Prairie Elementary School received funding from this latest round of Imagine Grants to sustain the school’s Food for Fuel outdoor classroom, which includes a green house and garden plot at the BY
Chetwynd Community Gardens next to the Pine Valley Exhibition grounds. The school also received grant monies to support their Winter Games. The 2013-14 Imagine Grants offer funding for community-based projects through partnerships across various programs and sectors in Northern Health. “We’re always looking for innovative approaches to encouraging healthier communities,” said Northern Health regional director Lucy Beck. “Each of our Imagine Grant recipients is a partner in improving the
health and well-being of people in northern BC.” Northern BC First Nations HIV/AIDS Coalition and North East Youth Train0the Trainers HIV prevention programs will be funded by these grants. These programs will benefit the entire northern region. The West Moberly First Nations also received funding for an after school care group. In Tumbler Ridge, the TR Cares Society, in partnership with the Tumbler Ridge RCMP victim services injury prevention program has also received a grant. The program is entitled: “A New World: Social Media Awareness and Safety.” Three programs in Dawson Creek and four programs in Fort St. John also received funding. For the complete list, or for more information about the Northern Health Authority’s Imagine Grant program, visit www.northernhealth.ca.
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All Artists, take note, that the deadline for entering the Regional Juried Arts Exhibit in Fort St. John is fast approaching. Entry registrations are to be in by March 7 but artwork is not delivered until March 26. This is the 3oth year that emerging artists and seasoned artists in Northeast BC can show their works, win awards sponsored by Encana and network with new and professional artists. The exhibit runs from March 29-April 17 at the Peace Gallery North in the North Peace Cultural Centre, Fort St. John. Registrations forms and more information from the Fort St. John Community Arts Council at email: info@fsjarts.org or phone 250-787-2781 or 250-785-6214.
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.
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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: 250-7884889. Homeschooling Network Thursdays 1 pm - 2 pm at the Chetwynd Public Library
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FOR THE WEEK OF March 4
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Don't feel a need to take charge of others, Aries. People will respond to your cues even when such hints are subtle. Step back from the dictator's podium.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you should be able to accomplish your objectives this week, in spite of some early distractions. Things will right themselves before long. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, concern about those closest to you might be foremost on your mind this week. Shift that focus to your own life and responsibilities for the time being.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Your professional life takes precedence this week, Cancer. Allow yourself ample time to tackle all the things on your plate at the office, and you will be glad you did.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Use the power you have carefully, Leo. Sometimes it surprises even you just how great an impact you can make and the widesweeping consequences of some of your actions. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, uncertainty about your priorities arises over the next few days. Take time to think things through, but don't be idle for too long. Do your best to stay motivated. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Long-term career goals are on your mind, Libra. Make time to develop a plan that can make those goals a reality. Consult with colleagues for advice or guidance.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there is always room for compromise, even when compromise seems unlikely. Don't be too quick to assume there is no room to work out an agreement.
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Your focus is at an all-time high this week, Sagittarius. Now is a good time to establish clear objectives at the workplace or for important personal matters. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Friends and family bring you a sense of well-being, Capricorn. Surround yourself with plenty of people in the days to come. Open your heart, and you will get much in return.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, coworkers turn out to be a source of muchneeded support when you receive some unexpected news. Thank them for their support and kind gestures. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, expect others to seek your help in the coming days. Do your best to help, and those around you will greatly appreciate it.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce is looking for
Tourism Counsellors Summer 2014
Are you a college or university student needing summer employment? We will train you to become a Tourism Counsellor in your own home town.
Duties: • promote local tourism products, services and events • plan travel itineraries in response to visitor enquiries • encourage longer stays in the community, region and province • encourage return visits • Helping with running and promoting our local museum Please drop off resumes at the:
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre 5217 N. Access Rd Attention Tonia Richter, Manager Fax to 250-788-3655 or email to manager@chetwyndchamber.ca. Deadline: March 14, 2014
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Join us at the District of Chetwynd – we have openings for full-time Student Labourer term positions for the Parks & Recreation and Public Works departments. These positions are for an eight (8) to sixteen (16) week period between approximately May 1 and August 31, 2014. Reporting to a designated supervisor, duties will include, but are not limited to, the maintenance of parks, playgrounds, greenspaces/flowers, sidewalks and roads, garbage collection and other municipal maintenance work including operation of equipment associated with the Parks and/or Public Works functions. Successful candidates must be 17 years of age; hold a valid BC Driverʼs License; and be physically capable of performing the required duties. As well, in order to meet federal or provincial funding requirements, successful candidates must be students presently attending school or a post-secondary educational institution and must be returning for further studies in the fall.
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 14, 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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SPCRS to celebrate International Womenʼs Day March 8
BY MIKE CARTER
Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The South Peace Community Resource Society is holding a free basket draw this week to commemorate International Women’s day. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Inspiring Change.” “Chetwynd is a community rich in women who inspire change within us and our area,” the group said in a media release on Monday. Coordinators from the Safehome and Outreach program, as well as the Children who Witness Abuse and Choices for
Women programs offered through the South Peace Resources Society’s Chetwynd location at 4901 South Access Road, will host information table sessions at the IGA in Chetwynd on March 6 and at the Super Valu on March 7. The sessions, which are open to the entire community, will provide information about the services available to women at risk in the area through the programs offered at the local South Peace Resource Society office. There will also be a chance to win free basket draw. Entries into the draw can be made at the information tables.
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The group did not know the contents of the basket before this paper went to press. International Women’s Day is a marked on March 8 each year. The day is meant to be a reminder of the economic, social and political struggles women have faced and a celebration of the achievements and successes of the feminist movement. The first International Women’s Day dates back to 1911 and has its roots in the Suffragette’s movement, which gained the right to vote for women. Many throughout the province will be celebrating this day by wearing purple ribbons.
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SUBMITTED –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – During RRRoll Up the Rim to Win, Canada's favourite cup of coffee is more than a beloved hot beverage, it's a chance to win one of more than 47 million prizes. And now with a new Bonus Roll for Tim Hortons 50th anniversary, it's as good a time as any for friends who treat each other to coffee to have some fun by serving up a Tim Hortons "PreCup" before rolling for amazing prizes. "Our guests are generous with each other and every day thousands of Canadians treat their friends to a hot beverage from Tim Hortons," says Glenn Hollis, Vice President Brand
Pink Shirt Day
Students and teachers at Ecole Windrem Elementary donned their pink shirts as they formed a heart on the gym floor in support of Pink Shirt Day, a national anti-bullying campaign that took place on Wednesday Feb. 26, 2014. Schools across the country mark the annual event Photo by Mike Carter with activities and events that aim to raise awareness of how to prevent bullying in schools.
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Strategy, Marketing and Guest Experience, Tim Hortons. "But with more than $57 million in prizes available what happens if that coffee becomes a Toyota Corolla Sport? Last year, our Coffee Conscience poll showed that 65% of Canadians would keep the car if treated to a winning cup of Tims, so to help ease any awkward conversations between friends, this Roll Up season we've created a fun and friendly Pre-Cup. It's all in good humour, but it just may help to solve a moral dilemma all the same." Guests can create a PreCup for their friends, family or colleagues on www.rolluptherimtowin.c om which can be printed, downloaded and emailed, or shared through Facebook. Friends who serve and accept a Pre-Cup using Facebook will be added to the Pre-Cup Gallery, where guests can view each other's Pre-Cups. "The Pre-Cup was created by coffee lovers, for coffee lovers, to add a fun twist when they're treating someone to coffee during RRRoll up the Rim to Win," says Hollis. "RRRoll Up the Rim to Win is an annual celebration with our loyal guests, and this year, we've introduced a creative way to keep our guests smiling." RRRoll Up the Rim to Win runs at Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada and the United States from February 17 until April 25, 2014, or until cup supplies last. Prizes may be claimed until May 18, 2014. Visit w w w. r o l l u p t h e r i m towin.com or a Tim Hortons location near you for contest rules and regulations, prizing information and more.
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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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