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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– TUMBLER RIDGE – It was a tough pill to swallow for the community of Chetwynd when it was announced in March 2013 that the Walter Energy Willow Creek mine would be facing operational cuts. Staff at the mine, and production facility where coal is washed and prepared for market, have since been significantly reduced. In 2010, the company said the open pit mine and the processing plant could employ up to 300 people, now, it says those numbers sit at roughly 80, with 40 in the pit and 40
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in the plant preparing coal produced at the nearby Brule mine for the market. Walter Energy had curoperations at tailed Willow Creek because the cost of producing a tonne of coal had come so close to the selling price per tonne of the metallurgical (steelmaking) product, that is was near impossible for the company to make a profit. Other mines in the region do not face this problem due to low operational costs. Not much has changed on that front since last spring. Despite some positive signs in the market, the company says its Willow Creek operation, located 45 kilometres west of Chetwynd, will remain closed for the foreseeable future. According to Reuters, at the time of the closure last spring, the cost of producing a tonne of coal at the mine was $150, which is now more than the cur-
rent market-selling price per tonne, as coal prices have continued to drop. In the second quarter of 2013, the price for premium grade Western Canadian coal bound for Asia rested at $145, down from the previous quarter’s $172 per tonne. Other mines in the region are able to produce a tonne of coal for $130 and $120. Earlier this month at the 2013 Northeast BC Coal and Energy Forum in Tumbler Ridge, company spokesmen for Walter Energy said the current price of coal would have to rise to the $200 per tonne mark before the company would even begin to consider reopening Willow Creek. “There is more supply out there in the market than the customers want at this point,� Lukas Klemke, Mine Manager for Brazion Group (Brule/Willow) said. “Until we reach that kind of critical balance where customers need more coal than what we are produc-
The current price of coal would have to rise to the $200 per tonne mark before the company would even begin to consider re-opening...
ing, it kind of has a hindrance on the price.� It was not exactly what the District of Chetwynd representatives wanted to hear. Chief Administrative Officer Doug Fleming had the chance to ask Klemke directly what the price of coal would have to be, to make it attractive to bring the Willow Creek Mine back online. “I don’t have an exact answer for you,� Kelmke responded. “But certainly north of where it’s at now.
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Near the $200 a tonne range.� Klemke says the problem facing the Willow Creek mine is a reflection of what is happening around the world. Producers of metallurgical (MET) coal everywhere have announced cutbacks. “There has been a significant amount of MET coal that has been taken off the market. It started out pretty slow, just a few million tonnes and, since June there has been another ten million tonnes [taken off],� he explained. “All of this has an impact of what future pricing looks like. Before the flooding that happened in Australia around 2010/11, prices hovered around $200. Then of course with the flooding there was a supply shortage and the price jumped clear up to above $300 and since that point in time it has gradually worked its way down.� The current bench price sits at about $145 per
tonne. But, he says, demand is improving. China for example, is showing a current need for 800 million tonnes. That is 13 per cent above the country’s 2012 demand. Japan and Korea also continue to show steady improvement in demand. And there are other positive signs for coal prices. Consensus data projections show the price going forward could climb back up to around $180 per tonne range. The latest research released in August by Macquarie investment bank, speculates that fourth quarter results for 2013 will stay below $150 per tonne, before picking up to reach around $200 by 2015. “The only thing for certain is none of these projections will be right on,� Klemke says. Reading between the lines we can see what he is really saying is, don’t expect Willow Creek to reopen anytime soon.
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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The District of Chetwynd has applied to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for an economic diversification infrastructure grant that will help convert the current town hall building into a new home for the Chetwynd Visitor Information Centre. The project will take place once the construction of the new town hall is complete, sometime in 2015. The proposed budget for the renovations is $358,000, of which the grant would cover
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ollowing a exhausting search for a Halloween costume for my daughter a few weeks back week, I began to remember of all the different costumes I have donned over the years and how much I loved Halloween. Being one of the stranger children in my neighbor-
hood, (not unlike today) my costumes went from the regular molded plastic masks of Barbie and Strawberry Shortcake when I was younger to a little more elaborate as I got older: Frankenbride, Black Cat, and my personal favourite which took me several weeks to make in Grade 11-a spider, complete with eight connected arms and working elbows. But each year, the costume I had for the various Halloween parties was not the same as the costume used for trick or treating.
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about Halloween was Trick or Treating. I never had a pillowcase for collecting candy like my friends since my mom's pillowcases were imported from Europe and getting chocolate anywhere near them was a death wish, but grandma did sew me my very own trick or treat bag, complete with mistle toe and dolphins. I collected my own weight in treats almost every year and when I got Please see "ALLOWED," page 3
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home I always gave the candy to my parents so they could determine the treats were safe and due to my father's diabetes I always got all of my candy back. (My kid on the other hand end up with a lot less Snicker bars...) And while Halloween is and was a great time for children everywhere-as well as the only time of year you get to do everything your parents tell you not to do the rest of the year like talking to strangers and taking candy from them-there are some things to keep in mind: For the kids: - Carry a flashlight - Stay in familiar neighborhoods and approach only houses that are lit. - Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape. For the parents:
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To the Editor: Combating bullying has been a priority for our government, because bullying touches people of every age across our province. Since the first Pink Shirt Day, led by Premier Christy Clark, we've made it clear that bullying and harassment are unacceptable - at school and in the workplace. This week is Healthy Workplace Week, so it's important to think about the role of mental health in the workplace. Many employers across B.C. already recognize that good mental health on the job means
greater productivity, efficiency and creativity. For employers who haven't turned their attention to the topic, now is a great time to look at ways to prevent and address bullying and harassment that may exist in the workplace. New WorkSafeBC requirements come into effect on Nov. 1, and WorkSafeBC has developed a great online tool kit to help employers, supervisors and workers. The online tool kit will help them identify cases of bullying and harassment, and has practical prevention tools as well. If
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BC Housing eyeing more community partnership initiatives
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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– TUMBLER RIDGE - BC Housing is looking for more opportunities in the Peace region to work with industry to create a mix of worker/affordable housing. This was the main focus of a presentation made by senior BC Housing project manager Stephanie Allen to delegates at the 2013 northeast British Columbia Coal and Energy Forum in Tumbler Ridge earlier this month. Under the Community
Partnership Initiatives program, BC Housing partners with municipalities, non-profit societies and other community groups to implement the combined housing strategy for those in need, and to meet the demands of communities bursting at the seam with industry. The government housing authority had considered such a partnership in Chetwynd about three years ago, but with the lull in development created by the closing of the Tembec pulp mill and the curtailment of operations
at the Willow Creek mine, the project has been put on hold. “A few years ago, we struck up conversation about the need for affordable - as well as seniors – housing,” District of Chetwynd’s Chief Administrative Officer Doug Fleming said. “They recognized that at that point in time that it looked like the community was kind of bursting at the seams a little bit with all the industry in the area.” Plans were made for the rezoning of an area near
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the airport that contained three large parcels of land that would have been suitable to build affordable housing units. Council eventually handed the land over to the housing authority. Although BC Housing’s mandate is for affordable housing for low-income individuals and families, the local government in Chetwynd wished to pursue a blended project. BC Housing’s Community Partnership Initiative program allows for developments to be split, 51 per cent for affordable housing and 49 per cent for the market. Since then, the demand for housing in Chetwynd has slowed, but the potential for future development is not out of the question now that BC Housing owns the property. Senior project manager with BC Housing Stephanie Allen said at the coal forum that this model is one that BC Housing would like to pursue in other communities. “What we're seeing in other resource sectors and energy sectors is that there may be some opportunities that have emerged for leveraging our financing, working with non-profit groups or developers to create a mix of either workforce housing, affordable housing or do some kind of variation therein,” she explained. “We've worked with the municipality in Chetwynd
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to acquire land there. BC Housing has taken title, we're going to be offering that land at no charge to a partner who will develop it and we are hoping to create a partnership with a non-profit group in order to facilitate that construction where we provide both housing for workforce but also housing for the community.” Unfortunately right now, Chetwynd does not have a non-profit society dedicated to providing low-income housing and with demand for housing low at the moment, the land will simply remain undeveloped until a private sector developer can step in when the demand for housing picks up. “Things kind of cooled a bit in Chetwynd,” Fleming explained. “They are open to the concept of a blended housing project now its really dependent on demand and the market drivers and we don't unfortunately have a nonprofit group that can lead the charge on this next
phase of housing. “We're kind of in a position now where BC Housing does have the ability to go to the private sector under terms and conditions but, I think mostly its just that right now we're in a little bit of a lull I guess with the Tembec pulp mill closed and the Willow Creek mine closed. We're probably doing a good job at just kind of keeping pace with the times but, there's no huge demand for additional properties at this time so I think BC Housing is just waiting for the opportunity.” The potential is there for the future, and Chetwynd could end up being a leader for other municipalities in this new development model that BC Housing is pursuing. Allen says BC Housing is also encouraging industry to create legacy housing developments in the communities that exist Please see "HOPING," page 9
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3NV Midget Giants win three in a row
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Chetwynd 3 Nations Ventures Midget Giants hockey club started the season off on the right foot with a 3 game sweep in exhibition “Midget Mania” hockey action last weekend at the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre arena. The team will now travel to Dawson Creek for their final exhibition game this weekend. The All Peace Hockey League (APHL) brass will convene on October 26 to determine the 2013/2014 regular season schedule. On Friday, Liam Beattie
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and Reigan Walker led the Giants to a 7-0 win over the Fort St. John Midget Rep Huskies. Beattie had four points, including a hat trick, while Walker tallied two goals. Team captain Cordell Llewellyn and forward Dayton Waldie also added goals for the Giants while goalies Brice Vossler and Matthew Lauder shared the shutout. Lauder, an affiliated player who is not on the teams main roster, stepped in for the third period. Beattie continued his dominance Saturday night with yet another hat trick in a 6-4 win over Peace River. Walker picked up two assists. Rookie Kain
McMaster added a goal and an assist. Cordell Llwellyn and Ross McMeekin rounded out the scoring for the Black and Red. Sunday’s game versus the Dawson Creek Midget Canucks was a tight affair, but the Giants managed to
capture their third victory in a row as Walker, Llewellyn and Beattie scored in a 3-1 win. Last weekend’s victories carry a special significance, as they all came versus Tier 1 teams. Last year, the Giants competed in Tier 3.
As a result of their “Midget Mania” exhibition hockey success, the team has applied to the APL to compete this year in Tier 1. The team finished second in the APHL Tier 3 championship round for the last two years in a row, both times losing the final game on home ice. Last year, at the BC Hockey Tier 4 provincial championships the team did not place. “This is a big jump,” said co-manager Kimberly Beattie. “Based on population and the fact that we only have one midget team, Chetwynd’s automatic designation is Tier 3. We bid to move up to Tier
1 due to the outcome of last weekend’s games. Those were competitive games and could have gone either way.” The team’s roster boasts a significant veteran presence with 12 returning players, five of which are in their third year with the team. Liam VanHeddegan, Kain McMaster, Jason Kearns, Casey Norris and goalie Reilly Elder-Cherry are five rookies who made the team this year. The team’s bench staff includes head coach Shawn Norris and assistants, Morris Paquette, Shayne Waldie, Tom Aird, Dean Beattie, Troy McMaster and Al Vossler.
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World champion drag racer, Graham Foster, from Fort St. John
CHETWYND ECHO STAFF –––––––––––––– FORT ST. JOHN – Fort St. John Drag Racing Association president Dale Phillips says it all came down to a 0.058 second difference at the finish line to decide the 2013 IHRA World Champion in Top Sportsman drag racing on Sunday October 13th. Graham Foster of Fort St. John, BC got to the finish line first, way in front of runner-up Mike Koontz in the final race at Memphis International Raceway in Tennessee. Foster left with a better reaction time at the starting line and that carried him to the win at the end of the track. 0.058 seconds isn’t very long compared to the road to Memphis, Tennessee for Foster. Just to get the invitation to go there, a racer
Foster and his crew celebrating in the pit. must place first or second in the class for their IHRA Pro-Am division. For Foster, this meant solid showings at races at Eagle Nl’Axkapxm Motorplex near Ashcroft, BC and Castrol Raceway near Edmonton, AB, including a win at Castrol Raceway.
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He racked up enough points to end up in second place in the standings in Top Sportsman class and receive that invitation to go to Memphis. Next, it turns out Memphis International Raceway is about 4,000 km from Foster’s home in Fort
St. John, BC. That’s 40 plus solid hours of highway driving one-way. And as luck would have it, he had transmission troubles with the car shortly after unloading it so far from home. Despite the mechanical problems, Foster got the car working well and consistent in time for the first round of racing. With on-track support from his wife Julie, as well as friends and family back in Fort St. John cheering him on, Foster worked his way through four rounds of racing before the final race to decide the championship. Foster faced Koontz, the 2009 champion, in the final, but the pressure didn’t get to him and he delivered another fantastic reaction time at the start line. Foster earned
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12 more Chetwynd residents strip off for annual Calendar in the Buff
Project to be unveiled at Gala and Arts Show Nov. 9
BY NAOMI LARSEN Chetwynd Echo Editor –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – A second group of Chetwynd residents have bared all to help create the local Arts Council’s Second Annual Calendar in the Buff – which will be unveiled as part of the council’s Fall Arts Gala set for Nov. 9 at the Pomeroy Inns & Suites. Models stripped off in various locations around Chetwynd including Moberly and Sundance lakes, giant mud pits and fairy-like forest settings. The calendar shots – made up of equal men and women – portray Chetwynd residents in his or her most natural habitat. The professional portraits, taken and donated by Naomi Larsen Photography and arranged by the CCAC’s vice president and the calendar ’s artistic director Julia Nelson do not involve actual nudity. But through some clever posing and strategically placed props, the shots playfully suggest the
Below, a photo from last year’s calendar.
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From left, Leah McQueen, secretary; Julia Nelson, vice president, Naomi Larsen, publicity, Brenda Maisey, president, Charla Hayes, director, Paula Langille, director. Missing from photo Jen Slater, treasurer. models are in their birthday suits. The models run the gamut of age and profession, representing many of Chetwynd’s residents and business folk. The 2014 shoots began in July and wrapped up late last month. Following last year ’s success, finding models and arranging shoots for the 2014 calendar was fairly simple with only a few scheduling conflicts. As the calendar’s Artistic Director, Nelson arranged and set up each shoot, making sure to arrange people and props to ensure the full illusion of
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the project was met. Originally, the Arts Council members were hesitant about introducing the controversial “Calendar in the Buff” to Chetwynd’s conservative community last year, but they boldly ran with it, deciding it was time to try something new. They haven’t looked back. In fact, the project has even caught the eyes of other councils around the province. During the Arts BC conference in Vernon this past spring which both President Brenda Maisey and Nelson attended,
Nelson had a few moments to speak with the founder of the Whistler Arts council. “(And) She loved our 2013 Calendar,” Nelson said. “She was doing a presentation on the difference between unique and memorable art and boring and predictable art.
During question period, I asked her about any recent projects she had done. She stated that she had not done anything recently. However, a great example she had was from Chetwynd, and she held up our 2013 Calendar in the Buff.” Nelson said the woman proceeded to flip through
it and show the group how “wonderfully unique and memorable this work was.” “I later ran into her and she mentioned that a way to make this work even more unique would be to use local quotes,” Nelson said. “And thus, we have taken all our quotations from the models this year. A depiction of who they are, and what they are thinking. Unique, memorable – the real deal.” The funds from the calendars will to the arts council to support local arts in Chetwynd including BC Arts and Culture week events, Art in the Park Canada Day, children’s arts programs, and various other programs within the Chetwynd area. “Our action plan for 2014 will enlarge on what we’ve already accomplished for so far and introduce new events for our community,” Maisey said. “Come and join the CCAC for an exciting and eventful 2014.” And with the success of this year’s calendar, the council is already on the hunt for next year’s models, encouraging anyone who is interested to visit the Chetwynd Community Arts Council Facebook page. The only criteria for being a model is being Please see "ARTS GALA," page 9
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THANK YOU On behalf of the Creighton / Lund families we wish to thank all our friends and neighbors in the communities of Merritt, Coquitlam and Chetwynd for the incredible support we received on the loss of our son Michael Creighton.
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nearby their operations. Such projects could be blended to meet the needs of the community and of their workforce. “There are a lot of groups that struggle to make their project work, unfortunately we are in a time of no government funding programs,” she said. “We keep saying that
we're hoping there will be an announcement coming from the federal government or provincial government but, in the absence of this, non-profit groups are left to fundraise, they are left to look for sources of equity to make their projects work. We encourage that kind of involvement and partnerships because it does create lasting community legacy.”
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from Chetwynd and being brave. Saturday Nov. 9th’s Gala will consist of a steak and shrimp dinner sponsored by SuperValu, complimentary wine and cheese, cash bar, local musical entertainment, the illustrious calendar launch along with an art show featuring local works. The party will provide an opportunity to meet the models, purchase calendars or larger framed images
during the silent auction. The council would like to state their appreciation to Super Valu and the Chetwynd Echo for all of their support. The CCAC board is made up of Maisey, Nelson, Larsen, Charla Hayes, Rebekah Hallaert, Leah McQueen and Paula Langille. Membership in the CCAC is only $5. Contact chetwyndartscouncil@gmail.com for more information.
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Coming: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, Annual Take Our Kids to Work Day. It’s “Show and Tell” Day for Adults. Give grade nine students a real life experience in a work environment.
For one day, Wednesday, November 6, 2013, we’re asking all organizations, big and small, to encourage their employees to invite a Grade 9 student into their workplace.
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TransCanada proposing new pipeline extension from Groundbirch to Summit Lake
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– – GROUNDBIRCH TransCanada Ltd. is proposing a new pipeline that will connect approximately two kilometres from the west end of the Groundbirch Mainline, just west of Dawson Creek, to a compressor station near Summit Lake, just north of Prince George. The route for the pipeline will not be determined until 2015. The company hopes to gain regulatory approval and begin construction in 2016, with an in-service date expected for 2018. The news comes from a letter sent to the District of Chetwynd. NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) is proposing to construct, own and
operate the 255-kilometre corridor to meet growing demand for natural gas in the Summit lake area. The project is slated to be staged over five years. The first year will include aboriginal and stakeholder engagement, environmental and technical analysis, as well as survey and field studies. In 2014 TransCanada hopes to submit an application to the National Energy Board. Subsequent years will continue the work undertaken in the first year, including -pending regulatory approvals - begin temporary infrastructure construction and pipeline construction. The proposed pipeline diameter could be up to 48 inches, but the final routing for the project will not be determined until 2015.
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ect. Subject to regulatory approval, construction is planned to begin in 2016 and the pipeline is anticipated to be in service in 2018. The proposed project will be part of the NGTL system, which is comprised of a network of 22,400 kilometres of pipeline that transports natural gas for use within Alberta and British Columbia and facilitates delivery of the product to other markets across North America.
“We are committed to building and operating our natural gas system safely,” project manager Joel Hill wrote in a letter to the District of Chetwynd. “From design and construction to operation and maintenance, safety is an integral part of everything we do.” The conceptual route has been provided as a guide. Consultations with landowners and First Nations communities will now begin. “TransCanada believes
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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – MLA Mike Bernier had a chance last week to take part in a tour of the Dokie Ridge Wind Farm. Bernier said that it was a great chance to learn more about wind power, one of his favourite things to brag about when he is down south. The South Peace is currently the only area in British Columbia producing wind power. “I'm pretty honoured to be able to be down south here and talk about wind power and truthfully be the only place in BC right now that has it,” Bernier said. “I know there's a couple more in the works but right now we are the hub, we are the place in BC when it comes to wind power. Anytime you have bragging rights with your colleagues it’s always fun to be able to throw stuff like that out.” Bernier began the day at the bottom of the mountain with some information sessions. Vestas, the current operating company of the fully operational wind farm, owned jointly by the
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South Peace MLA Mike Bernier spent a few hours at the Dokie Ridge Wind Farm earlier this week touring the site. Here he prepares to enter one of the wind Photo submitted towers.
“In our region, the South Peace, you look at what we have and its everything from agriculture to green energy to mining, oil and gas, we've got everything so it's a pretty exciting time to be the MLA that's for sure.”
Alterra Power Corporation, and General Electric Financial Services, walked Bernier through the history of the entire project, from the different companies that changed hands in its development, to how they built the roads and
installed the towers. The wind farm consists of 28 V90 wind turbines, a switchyard and 7 kilometres of transmission lines. It produces power for the grid under a 25-year energy purchase agreement with BC Hydro.
It was built over 13 months at a total project cost of $228-million. It has a generating capacity of 144 megawatts and produces 320 to 340 gigawatt-hours of energy per year. “It was quite an informative day,” Bernier said.
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METRO –––––––––––––– Horror is in the air come Halloween. For those who enjoy a good fright, watching a scary flick with a bucket of popcorn in hand can be just the trick. The following films make ideal choices for scary Halloween fun.
• "Repulsion" (1965): A young, beautiful woman (Catherine Deneuve) is left alone in the apartment she shares with her sister. While alone, she begins to suffer from hallucinations, catalepsy and madness that eventually leads her to murder. This marks the first English-language film for director Roman Polanski.
• "Fire in the Sky" (1993): Based on a true story, an Arizona logger disappears for five days in a supposed UFO encounter. Featuring one of the more realistic alien abduction scenes in film history, this film may cause fans to glance nervously at the night skies.
• "The Amityville Horror" (1979): Another movie based on alleged real events, "The Amityville Horror" tells the story of the Lutz family of Long Island, N.Y. Newlyweds move into a house where a murder took place and experience strange events that have them running for cover. • "Pan's Labyrinth" (2006): This film from Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro details the strange journeys of an imaginative young girl in an eerie but fascinating fantasy world. • "Dawn of the Dead" (2004): Several survivors of
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Street" (1984): Freddie Krueger, a deranged child molester who was burned alive, comes back to haunt the dreams of his killers' children. Armed with a handful of razor blades, Krueger earned a spot alongside horror movie legends such as Michael Meyers and Norman Bates.
• "The Fly" (1986): An eccentric scientist transforms into a man/fly hybrid when a teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong. Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum star.
• "Paranormal Activity" (2007): Shot in a singlecamera style made popular by "The Blair Witch Project," this film features a slow build of suspense, creating a tension that has viewers enthralled by the disturbing demonic presence.
a worldwide plague that produced flesh-eating zombies are forced to take refuge in a Midwestern shopping mall to escape impending doom. This is a remake of a 1978 film of the same name.
•"The Mothman Prophecies" (2002): Richard Gere stars in this film as a reporter drawn to a small town to investigate reports of horror at the hands of a strange, shadowy figure. When predictions begin coming true, the reporter is caught up in bizarre events. This movie is based on a book chronicling supposedly true events from the 1960s. • "A Nightmare on Elm
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deranged brother and sister who keep "children" under the stairs of their home.
• "Cujo" (1983): A woman and her son are trapped in a car when a rabid dog terrorizes them intent on the kill.
• "The Hills Have Eyes" (2006): A suburban family's car breaks down while the family travels through a desert area once used for government nuclear testing. But the breakdown may actually be a trap perpetrated by inhabitants of the site bent on creating a gruesome massacre. • "The Sixth Sense" (1998): A little boy has unusual powers his mother cannot explain, so she seeks the help of a child psychologist in this terrifying thriller.
Many movies can be • "The People Under the cued up for a horror movie Stairs" (1991): A burglary marathon come attempt finds a young boy Halloween. trapped inside a home of a
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Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Pine Valley Seniors Centre Call 250-788-3306 Pine Valley Seniors Hall weekly activities including Cribbage, Whist, Bingo and Carpet Bowling. Call Anita at 788-5838 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 A&W)
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
Halloween Bash October 26 Royal Canadian Legion 8pm to 1:30 am Call 250-788-5464 for tickets. All proceeds to go to Chetwynd chapter of Kids Sport BC. Midgets vs FSJ Friday Oct 18 8 pm. Midgets vs Peace River Sat. Oct 19 5:15 pm Midgets vs Dawson Creek Sat. 1:30 pm
Chetwynd Community Arts Council Fall Arts Show and Gala. November 9, 6 pm. Pomeroy Inns & Suites. Contact members for tickets. Also for sale at the Chetwynd Echo, Peace FM and Chamber of Commerce New in town? Between the ages of 19 and 35? Meet and Greet Friday Oct. 25 at the Chetwynd Public Library
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Government Negotiations with Canfor changes to workers head south mule deer season
SUBMITTED –––––––––––––– FORT ST. JOHN - The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has announced changes to the mule deer hunting season in areas of the Peace. For this fall, the mule deer hunting seasons in select areas of the Peace region will be as follows: • The Three-Point Buck season running from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, 2013, has been changed to a Four-Point Buck season (affects Management Units 7-20 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-35, 7-43 Zone B to 7-47, and 7-54). • The Nov. 15 through Nov. 20, 2013, general open season for antlerless mule deer in the Agricultural Zone (Management Unit 7-20A) has been closed and replaced with a Limited Entry Hunt for antlerless mule deer from Dec. 1 through Dec. 20, 2013. • The fall antlerless bow season also was cancelled earlier in the season. All other Peace region mule deer hunts remain unchanged. Hunters should consult the online 2012-14 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca /fw/wildlife/hunting/re
gulations/ or call the regional FrontCounter BC office at 250 787-3411 The mule deer hunting seasons initially were expanded in 2005 in response to high mule deer population densities in the agricultural areas of the Peace. The objective was to reduce deer populations in those areas by up to 50 per cent to reduce crop damage. Mule deer populations have been monitored in the area since that time. As a result of a series of severe winters, and the increased hunting opportunities, surveys now indicate that mule deer reductions beyond the initial target. The winter of 2012-13 was very difficult for deer in the Peace, with deep snow that remained late. Annual surveys carried in the late winter confirmed that fawn survival was low, and confirmed the trends that have occurred in the past seasons of lower overall populations. The management of the population has therefore been changed for the 2013 fall hunting season to maintain mule deer numbers at the agreed management target, and to avoid continued population declines.
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– VICTORIA- With negotiations between Canfor and the United Steel Workers union remaining at a stand still, the union has taken the battle south to the Interior Forest Labour Relations Association. The contract negotiations revolve around disputes with workers at the company’s two mills in Chetwynd and Vanderhoof. Meetings between the union and the Interior Forest Labour Relations Association (IFLRA) were set to take place on October 23. Steel Workers Wood Council Chair and spokesperson for the negotiating committee Bob Matters says taking the negotiations south to the IFLRA is another step in the process which the union hopes will end in the formation a provincial framework agreement for sawmill workers represented by the union. “We've come to a bit of a roadblock with our bargaining with
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Canfor and so, the interior committee is going to go to the southern interior employer, the Interior Labour Relations Forest Association,” he said. According to Matters, the mediator is still at the negotiating table between the two parties but nothing substantive has come of the process yet. “It's kind of a unique situation, [negotiations] are kind of on a hold for the time being,” he explained. “Its really kind of almost a day-today type thing.” The move to consult with the Interior Forest Labour Relations Association comes at a time when the industry is on an upswing, prompting workers to suggest that the company should share the benefits of high lumber prices with their employees. “The quick story is we tried to get a pattern established with Canfor, it didn't work so the IFLRA based out of Kelowna represents employers in the south like West Fraser, and some
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independents and so, we will be meeting with them towards the end of October and try to resume the establishment of a pattern for British Columbia.” In September, employees at two mills voted 97 per cent in favour of an official strike mandate after negotiations showed a lack of progress. Canfor mills halted job action by applying to the Labour Relations Board for a mediator, who joined the parties at the bargaining table September 30. Whether workers at the Chetwynd mill have the ability to strike is a matter of some debate, given the fact that a document was signed during the restart of the mill in 2010 that expressly prohibits any strike or lockout until December 2014. “That issue is still a live issue as far as there is a bit of a disagreement with respect to what that agreement does,” Matters said “but at this pointin time that is a moot point.
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PRRD hands North Peace Seniors Housing Society a $300,000 cheque from Fair Share Funding
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– FORT ST. JOHN – Fair Share funding is once again flowing into communities throughout the Peace region. Last Wednesday, the Peace River Regional District presented the North Peace Seniors Housing Society with a cheque for $300,000 to help fund the Supportive Housing project in Fort St. John. The project will provide 18 newly renovated supportive living apartments for seniors, to be occupied by November 1. Tenants will be provided two meals a day. Rates will range from $1,300 to $1,700 per month for the 303 to 550 square foot apartments. Other amenities such as laundry, and common areas for recreation and exercise will also be made available for seniors living
Karen Goodings and Arthur Hadland Present Cheque to the North Peace Seniors Housing Society Photo submitted
in the complex. The $300,000 of funding is made up of $150,000 from the Fair Share fund from each electoral district’s “B” and “C”.
Initiated in 2005, the Provincial/Peace River Memorandum of Understanding (also known as Fair Share) provides at least $20 million annual-
ly to the Peace River Regional District, indexed to changes in the rural industrial tax assessment base. The funds act as “grants-inlieu” for Peace River communities who are impacted by industrial strain on services, but are unable to tax companies that are outside their boundaries. With the industrial tax base located outside the boundaries of the region’s municipalities, conventional taxation practices are impossible. The funds are divided among local governments within the regional district through a formula determined by the region. After winning last spring’s provincial election, premier Christy Clark announced that the Fair Share MOU would be extended until 2020. Electoral area director’s Karen Goodings (B) and Arthur Hadland (C) were on hand to
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present the cheque. “We are pleased to support this project on behalf of the region,” Goodings stated. “The renovation of the existing space into much needed seniors housing will be a benefit for years to come.” Director Hadland added, “in the north, values of independence and self-sufficiency are treasured. Maintaining a house and yard may get to become too much work. Health needs and care requirement may change, or people may stop driving and find that it’s no longer practical to live where they have always lived, This is an excellent option to keep seniors in their communities while respecting that need for independence. An open house will be held at the facility in November, the PRRD says. A date is yet to be determined.
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black stuff is closely linked to the number of cars we buy, the bridges we build, the chain saws, lawn mowers, and weed cutters stored in our sheds, and structures that use rebar in the building process – among uncountable other artifacts of our society from paperclips to the super-hard high-carbon cutting tools I use on my wood lathe (when I can find time these hectic days to get into my shop). Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge alternate hosting the annual Coal Forum that recently brought 100+ guests to Tumbler Ridge to tour coal mines and hear updates from five mining companies either in pro-
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The Peace Peace River Regional District District invites theinvites submission a bids from qualified The River Regional theofsubmission of bids from individuals or companies to supply maintenance and cleaning services at the Sundance qualified individuals or companies supply and cleaning Lake Regional Park, located approximately to 15 km east ofmaintenance the District of Chetwynd on Highwayat No. 97S. services the Sundance Lake Regional Park, located approximately 15 km east of the District Chetwynd on Highway No. 97S. A copy of the Tenderof and Contract document may be picked up during regular office
may be obtained fromContract the Regional District’ website: A documents copy of the Tender and document may be picked up during http://prrd.bc.ca/quick_links/contracts_tenders/index.php. regular office hours at the Regional District office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue, or documents obtained from the SEALEDDawson TENDERSCreek, clearly marked "Sundancemay Lake be Regional Park Tender” willRegional be received website: by the Peace River Regional District, Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Districtsʼ http://prrd.bc.ca/quick_links/contracts_tenders/index.php. hours at the Regional District office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, or
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SEALED TENDERS clearly marked "Sundance Lake Regional Park Tender” Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of experience, references, completeness will be received by the Peace River Regional District, Box 810, 1981of Alaska proposal, price and other factors as determined by the Regional District. Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, The Regional thereceived right to arbitrarily accept or rejecttime any or Tenders November 15,District 2013.reserves Tenders after the specified willallbe returned and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. The lowest or any Tender will not unopened to the bidder. necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to negotiate terms Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of experience, references, For further information please contact: Services completeness of proposal, priceTrish andMorgan, other Manager factors of asCommunity determined by at the (T) (250) 784-3200, (F) (250) 784-3201 or prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca. Regional District. and conditions with the successful bidder.
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ing. Better weather next year. Walter Energy, an Alabama-based mining company with two mines (Wolverine, Brule) in operation and one (Willow) in a quasi-shut-down state, gave a brief synopsis of its regional operations and plans. Wolverine mine, located on a mountain above the Wolverine River valley about half an hour out of Tumbler Ridge¸ loads its product directly
onto CN. Brule must truck its coal more than 60 kilometers over the mountain to the Willow load out in the Pine Valley. Quintette followed with its plans to resurrect the original facility but use a different pit. One of the larger potential mines, its start-up could have a have a major impact on the economy of Tumbler Ridge. Anglo American, already shipping coal from its Trend Mountain mine about half an hour south of Tumbler on the east side of the Murray River, is prepping the adjacent Roman Mountain mine to absorb its Trend crew when that location is depleted. Colonial Coal, about 85 kilometers south of Tumbler Ridge is in the exploratory stage but, given its distance from Tumbler and Chetwynd, I believe its economic effect
on our communities will be marginal. On the west side of the Murray HD Mining is preparing to go underground with long-wall mining in one of the largest mining operations planned or in operation in the north east. With its intention to at least start with foreign workers, the economic spinoff for our region is debatable. Glencore, the former Xstrata, did not present at the Forum but this minein-planning about a half hour up the Sukunka with its philosophy of community support remains the operation with the greatest potential for benefiting Chetwynd. 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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the old facility. We're just putting all of the pieces of the puzzle together and making the application now so we actually have those monies set aside for future use.” Councillor Laura Wesigerber wondered if other options were considered for the current municipal hall. “If for some reason they don’t go in and something else comes up that we might think would be better for the town to go in there what happens to the money then?” Fleming responded that the municipality had indicated to the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce that the building would be available for the Visitor Information Centre’s use
“If for some reason they donʼt
go in and something else comes up that we might think would be better for the town to go in there what happens to the money then?”
and, that if council decided in the future that some other use might be more beneficial for the town, discussions would have to be held to find alternative solutions. “We made some commitments that that facility could be available to them, they've shown interest that they definitely would like to come into
the building but, if there is something that trumps the use of the building for the Visitor Centre then we'd probably have to sit down and negotiate another solution for them,” Fleming said. A pressing issue for the Visitor Information Centre is that its current location is partially on a Highway right of way.
The Centre has also outgrown its current facility, which is a small cabin style building. “They've out grown the facility to an extent, this office provides more square footage for them,” Fleming said. “It seems to be a good location. If something changed and it looks different in a year from now we would probably have to sit down with Council and talk about alternatives.” If the grant is approved, the District plans to fund the remaining $108,000 of the renovation and demolition project by spreading $60,000 over a four-year term from its economic development budget as well as through short term borrowing of $48,000, also spread over a four-year term.
School District 59 Peace River South School District 59 Peace River South is accepting Expressions of Interest for licensed programming in the Chetwynd Early Learning Hub located in Don Titus Elementary School. This venue includes three of&ice spaces, and / or one large classroom space with access to a large shared licensed kitchen. SD 59 offers a very reasonable lease rate to the right partnership. Potential services might include a Before and After School program with an Occasional Care program during the day. Please contact SD 59 Early Learning Project Manager, Gloria Cleve at 250-784-6330 or gloria_cleve@sd59.bc.ca for more information.
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