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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The 50th annual Chetwynd Firefighters Ball took place at the Talisman Energy Cottonwood Hall Nov. 2, with George Mallia tak-
ing home the top prize of firefighter of the year and twelve others receiving attendance awards. There were 130 community patrons, active lifetime volunteer fire department members and current firefighters with their significant others in
attendance to pay tribute to the volunteers who guard the safety of the residents of Chetwynd and the surrounding areas. The historic night was marked with several memories of the past, includ-
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LOCAL NEWS BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Several Parental Advisory Committees (PACs) for Chetwynd schools are set to receive grants from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to enhance extra curricular activities including sports, arts, educational camps and class trips. The grants are part of the nearly $12 million in BC community gaming grants the ministry has distributed to the 1,470 PACs and 49 District Parent Advisory Committees (DPACs). These committees work with school staff to enhance the educational experience for students at BC’s public, independent and First Nations schools. Under the standards set out by the ministry, grant amounts are set at $20 per student, per year for PACs and $2,500 per year for DPACs. According to informa-
tion made publicly available on the ministry’s website, Little Prairie Elementary will receive $3,960, Ecole Windrem Elementary will get Chetwynd $2,240, Secondary School will get $6,820, Peace Christian School will benefit from a $2,120 grant and Moberly Lake Elementary will receive $780. Principal Sylvia Bell of Don Titus Elementary noted that her school did not receive any money. Don Titus Elementary received $2,120 through gaming grants last year. This year, Don Titus was able to raise just shy of that same amount through the school’s PAC fundraising. “There are strict stipulations as to what the grant money can be used for and I recollect that we could not use it for Montessori,� Bell said in an email. “Our PAC decided that we would focus our energies on other fundraising activities where we would have more freedom to use
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the money as we thought necessary.� The timing of the application process for the gaming grants was another factor that resulted in the school not receiving any money. “Becoming a Montessori school was a major focus for us last year and we could not proceed until we had approval from the Board of Trustees. We got this approval at about the same time as the gaming grant was open and we were smack in the middle of holding a raffle,� Bell
explained. Through that raffle, they were able to raise $2,000 to purchase most of the equipment needed for a Montessori education. “Parents in communities across British Columbia want the best education possible for their children,� Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes said in a statement. “Community gaming grants for PACs and DPACs help enrich the school experience for stu-
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Funds Received from Gaming Grants by Local Schools: 2013-14 2012-13 Little Prairie Elementary: $3,960 $4,340 Don Titus Elementary: $0 $2, 120 Ecole Windrem Elementary: $2,240 $1,760 Peace Christian School: $2,120 $2,220 Chetwynd Secondary: $6,820 $7,080 Moberly Lake Elementary: $780 $720
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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Several planned changes for School District 59 bus runs that were to be implemented in September 2014 have been put on hold after a Board of Education meeting held Oct. 23 in Chetwynd. A $750,000 cut from the province to the School District 59 transportation budget triggered a transportation review last June designed to find savings in operations. The review forced several measures to be implemented for the 2013 school year, including bringing in fees for Chetwynd in-town busing. These fees will remain, but other measures that were approved for the 2014 school year are now being deferred. The district says its financial position is better than expected; prompting a recommendation from Judy Clavier, trustee for electoral area five, to suggest putting additional budget saving measures on hold. “As you know, we've had a long and I think a very rigorous process in regards to what is going on
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with the transportation fund or lack thereof,” Clavier said. “We got an increase in guaranteed funding. Even though we are going to get cut 1.5% per year, we still find ourselves with a little extra money. “It would [therefore] be my recommendation that we just push the pause button, that we continue highlighting those things and reviewing them on a regular basis but we do not need to move forward any of those next steps at this time.” The improved financial position of the district’s transportation budget is in part thanks to what was
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referred to as a “gift” from the province. Clavier explained that at the end of the budget year, the Ministry of Education was left with some extra money and split it among the districts. The actual dollar amount that was received by School District 59 could not be confirmed by press time. As a result of this influx of cash, the district has hit the pause button on the following measures: • A referendum planned under section 112 of the School Act to raise $400,000 in tax revenue from regional districts D and E, that would’ve resulted in a tax increase of
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transportation recommendations and may revise or recall any or all recommendations at any time. “This is based on what we know now on Oct. 23,” Superintendent Kathy Sawchuk noted. “Sometimes things change, and I know that perhaps it’s based on what we know now.” Things could change after, “a defined review of this when the real budget arrives in December.” Sawchuck added that the district would continue to review the routes it did not defer, and that changes to the Tate Creek bus runs are dependent on the school review and closure process, which is ongoing. In a statement issued on their website, School District 59 said the Board of Education would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding during the transportation review process.
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As a fellow former Ontarian, we used to joked that Toronto was the centre of the universe. And now, today that dream has come true. Thank you Rob Ford. Following months of controversy and rumours (and outright denial) Mayor Ford admitted to
reporters Tuesday that he has smoked crack cocaine – perhaps in a drunken stupor. On a Toronto radio show Sunday he even encouraged the police to release the video showing him allegedly smoking crack cocaine to the public. He said the people of Toronto deserved to see it. “Yes I have smoked crack cocaine,” he told reporters Tuesday. “But no, do I? Am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors. Probably approximately about a year ago. I answered your
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resigning his post and would be focusing on getting back to business. Yup. Just continuing on like nothing happened. But what surprises me even more is that his popularity continues to maintain status quo. In fact, one day after the mayor made a public apology on his Sunday radio show, 43 per cent of Toronto voters still approved of the job Ford is doing as mayor, according to the Forum Research poll. Another report showed his popularity rose a little. I guess he’s relying on
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In honour of Remembrance Day 2013, the Chetwynd 258 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron submitted these Letters to the Editor:
To the Editor: Remembrance Day is a poignant reminder to people of those who lost their lives during service in the war Remembrance Day has always been an important day to me. When I was in kindergarten it was my
To the Editor: Remembrance Day is a day we all remember those who have died for us and those who have survived in the war. It’s a day when we thank them for fighting for us. Protecting our country just for us to live a long and peaceful life. We wear a poppy to show the respect we have to show for the soldiers that have died for us. Think of all the brave soldiers that lost their friends. They did this to protect our country and have that freedom. What they had to go through to fight for us. When our teachers tell us to have a moment of silence, what do you think about? Do you think about the things people did for us? Do you think about what they went through? Or did you just stand there and think about nothing? Some people don’t even
very first remembrance day assembly there was about 7 veterans who told there story's of war and how hard times were when they were fighting over seas for our country. 6 years later we have no veterans at our assembly. Just 7 chairs in the back
care about Remembrance Day and are happy to get a day off work. Sometimes we might be too busy to stop and have a moment of silence at 11 a.m. Some of us don’t think about the conditions they breathed in, slept in, ate in. We don’t know what their families were thinking, or if they were waiting for a letter from their dad’s. Some of the families probably didn’t know if their family members were still alive or what they had to go through from all the trauma of being in war. So take the time to have a moment of silence and buy a poppy because we know nothing of what they went through the lease we could do is show some respect. We should never forget what Remembrance Day means. Hannah Harrot, RCAC 258
the stage, empty I thought it was some kind of joke but the had all passed away. It made me think in the next 20 years or so will young kids even know what rememberance day is? What its purpose is, what the poppy resembles? Will they know the
poem "Flanders Fields"? Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day is a memorial day in countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who had fought and were killed in the war.
To the Editor: Remembrance Day to me means to remember the brave soldiers that fought in the wars like the war of 1812, WWI and WWII. The reason why they fought in the wars is because they were fighting for our freedom. There are a lot of men and women from the wars that are here today. If those men and women
To the Editor: Remembrance day is a way to thank the soldiers who died for our freedom. It is also a day that you remember how bad was is for the world. This day is very important because I thank the soldiers who gave us our freedom. As a cadet, I will march
Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of hostilities of War I on that date in 1918. THE POPPY In Flanders fields there was few poppies until during the fighting when the chalk soils became rich
didn’t fight, we wouldn’t have a free country like the one we have now. So we remember and honour these men and women on Remembrance Day. On Remembrance Day we wear a poppy to remember the veterans who gave their lives for us. They also made a poem on the soldiers and the poppies we wear today. Remembrance Day isn’t just
in the parade honouring those brave men and women. I will stand at attention in their honour. November 11 is very important, not only do you get a day off school, you can honour the heroes who fought for us and our freedom. On November 11 at 11
about remembering wars; it’s about remembering the soldiers that died to protect our country. There are many wars our soldiers fought. Lots of people might have had family members in the wars so that’s why lots of people remember on Remembrance Day.
o’clock, we will stand with our heads bowed in silence for those brave men and women. Canada has participated in many famous wars. For example, WWI, WWII, the war of 1812, the Gulf War, the Boer War, the Korean war, the French Indian War and Afghanistan.
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in lime from rubble, allowing poppies to thrive.the red flower quickly became the symbol for soldiers who died in battle.In this poem, the significance of the poppy as A symbol to the fallen soliders in WW1. Cpl. Zoe Boudreault
Hunter Ocheltree, RCAC 258 No matter what war their from, we will honour those who fought for the country we have now. This country is so great because of them. Thank you to all military people, past and present. A.C. Dempsey, RCAC 258 Making houses green
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DAWSON CREEK DAILY NEWS –––––––––––––– DAWSON CREEK – Despite the recommendation from rural directors to rescind controversial building bylaw 1996 2011, it's still unclear whether or
not there is a majority of councillors who are willing to rescind the bylaw. Three rural directors have said that they plan to vote to rescind the bylaw, and three urban directors have said that they plan to vote in similar fashion. The
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tors will vote to rescind the bylaw is still unclear at this point. Four of the directors contacted by the Dawson Creek Daily News said they were undecided, while the two remaining directors did not return calls asking for comment on how they planned to vote. The bylaw would require areas that previously did not require development permits to do so, in addition to other codes that buildings would have to meet. The PRRD held a series of meetings all summer with rural residents. At these meetings, many residents expressed their displeasure with the bylaw. Eventually, the matter was given to the rural directors to rewrite the bylaw, but they recommended voting it down completely. Three rural directors PRRD Chair Karen Goodings, Jerrilyn Schembri and Arthur Hadland - have all said previously that they will vote to rescind the building bylaw. Urban directors Bruce Christiansen, Gwen Johansson and Gerta Kut also said that they wanted the bylaw to be rescinded. "I would be voting to rescind it," said Christiansen, noting that he previously made an earlier motion to rescind the bylaw. "I expect to vote to rescind it," Johansson said. "It's become very clear that (the building bylaw) is not designed for rural areas." Kut, who represents Pouce Coupe on the PRRD, also said that she "would like to rescind it."
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"It used to be a farmer's wife," she said. "For farmers, it seems out of bounds." The decision only requires one more vote to be rescinded, but it's still unclear whether or not any of the urban directors will vote to do so. Former Area D Director Wayne Hiebert said that he would vote to rescind the bylaw. However, Hiebert tendered his resignation from the PRRD board on Wednesday. (See page 17) And his replacement, Leonard Hiebert (no relation) is still unsure as to how he would vote on the matter. "I would have to say I'm against it in one aspect and for it in another," he said. Leonard Hiebert said that he planned to have a meeting with Wayne Hiebert to discuss the bylaw further. Chetwynd Mayor Merlin Nichols did not say whether or not he would vote in favour of or against the bylaw, saying he's "never made a practice" of telling people how he would vote at an upcoming meeting. And Taylor Mayor Fred Jarvis said that while he would vote on the measure,
he has not decided one way or the other. "I'm waiting until the meeting comes, then you'll hear the decision," he said. Jarvis said he wanted to make his decision after a full discussion has happened with the rest of the PRRD board. "I'm sure there are going to be severe changes (to the bylaw), if nothing else," he added. "There are things we have to do for the whole general public, not just the people who don't want change." Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead also said he had not made up his mind one way or the other. Bumstead said he has only attended one PRRD meeting so far. "I really haven't had that conversation with the other directors (about the bylaw)," he said. Calls to the remaining directors - Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman and Tumbler Ridge director Mike Caisley - were not returned as of press time. However, Ackerman has been a vocal supporter of keeping the bylaw in past board meetings.
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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CALGARY – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) says an online report, published by the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC), which uses data obtained from the National Energy Board, is misleading to the public. The CBC exclusive web report indicated that British Columbia was home to the most pipeline safety incidents since 2000. According to the National Energy Board (NEB) documents obtained by CBC News, there were 279 “incidents” involving pipelines in B.C. between 2000 and 2012 A graphic accompanying the online report indicates the most severe oil and gas spills occurred around Fort St. John, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, and Metro Vancouver. The association, which represents Canada’s transmission pipeline companies, says the report tries to pass off data unrelated to the product carried in pipelines, as representative of failures in pipeline safety. However, the CBC report does point to the fact that, according to data provided to it by the National Energy Board, leaks and spills directly associated with pipeline operations have tripled. In the end, it may be a heightened awareness of what companies need to
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that have taken place over the past twelve years. “This could include a worker slipping and falling or a tree dropping on a power line next to a meter station. Neither of those incidents involve pipelines or the product they carry,” CEPA said. But it is hard to ignore what the CBC report does point to. Among the findings in the documents obtained by the CBC, the National Energy Board’s (NEB) database shows there has been a three-fold increase in the rate of product releases ranging from small leaks and spills, that have been released in the last decade. Nathan Lemphers, a senior policy analysts for the
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Pembina Institute whose research has focused on the liability management of oil sands mines, the economics of the proposed northern gateway pipeline, and the macroeconomic effects of oil sands development says this CBC report could well have uncovered some troubling signs. “The pipelines that are in the ground are getting older and in some cases there’s more products flowing through them so, you’re going to see increasing incidents and increasing defects in those pipelines unless they’re properly maintained, Lemphers told the CBC in Please see "RISE IN," page 8
to all who so generously supported the Social Networks – Off Line Meet and Greet on Friday, October 25, 2013 To those who donated food and beverages: Murray’s Liquor Express Chetwynd Bistro New Tokyo Sushi Murray’s Pub and Kitchen The Red Lion Restaurant and Inn Kentucky Fried Chicken Super Valu Someone who delivered fruit, vegetables and dip anonymously. Let us know who you are.
To those who set up informa on tables and donated draw prizes:
The Chetwynd Public Library The Sukunka Group – Chetwynd Social Planning Society The Chetwynd Rec. Centre Powder King Mountain Resort Coffee House Society – Rick and Ryan for the music Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Communi)es Chetwynd Community Arts Council Chetwynd Outdoor Society The Socializers Network – Laura Gallacher
Thanks also to those who stepped up to make it possible: The Sukunka Group, the Public Library and Welcoming Communi)es.
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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– DAWSON CREEK –The BC Liberal Government caucus announced this week that it would be providing $218,954 to School District 59 for the purchase of two school buses. Both buses will be capable of carrying 51-77 passengers. The District will receive the buses in spring 2014. Candy Clouthier director of instruction and acting spokesperson for the district says these buses won’t be operating in Chetwynd. “We contract Standard Bus for our services
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there,” she said. “They supply all the equipment for the contract.” The funding for the buses comes from the provincial government’s annual fleet renewal program, which is designed to replace vehicles within its fleet as they age. “Replacing aging school buses with new ones I important, especially with the distances and weather conditions here in our region,” said Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South, adding “transportation is so important for rural children.” The announcement for School District 59 came on the same day that similar announcements were made in 31 of the 60 School Districts in British Columbia. School District 60, Peace
River North, received $863,481 for eight buses. In total, $11 million was provided under the fleet renewal program for a total purchase of 96 new buses. For the last three years, the Ministry of Education has worked with the Association of School Transportation Services British Columbia to purchase school buses using what is called the Standing Offer Pricing. This pricing model allows the ministry and the Association to obtain base market pricing on all bus sizes and all bus options from bus manufacturers or vendors. “Previously, districts negotiated with bus providers individually,” a spokesperson with the ministry said. “It’s important to note
that the province does not purchase buses in bulk, rather [they are] negotiating detailed specifications with vendors, allowing districts to choose buses to their specifications at a set price.” Public schools, contractors, independent schools and First Nations schools take advantage of this pricing which has resulted in savings of 10 to 15 per cent each year, while also saving significant amounts of administrative and staff time, the government says “These new buses will provide safe, comfortable transportation for students while lowering operating costs for districts and ensuring that these savings can be directed into classrooms,” Minister of Education Peter Fassbender said.
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the report. Still, the CBC has admitted that in its methodology, some information was missing from the NEB documents. “We can only stand by our numbers,” CEPA’s CEO Brenda Kenny said. “We annually collect information from our members and aggregate those numbers to provide a clear picture.” The National Energy Board says the rise in incidents could be attributed to the heightened awareness among companies about what they need to report. “We’ve been out there talking with industry associations and the companies themselves to ensure that they are fully aware of what the reporting requirements are,” the NEB’s business leader for opera-
tions, Patrick Smythe told the CBC. “I think that’s why we’re seeing an increase right now,” he added. Kenny added that the request made by CBC for people to provide their own experiences and personal recollections of pipeline incidents in CEPA’s view, may cause confusion between the role of the public and the role of the National Energy Board. “CEPA welcomes factual stories and experiences from the public. Our members routinely meet with landowners to ensure they remain responsive to their needs,” Kenny stated. “However, the role of the regulator, as an unbiased, neutral party, is to collect information regarding pipeline incidents. The regulator will use the information it collects to make decisions that are in the best interest of all Canadians.”
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2013
Korean War veteran Bob Shirley holds a picture of himself 60 years ago in Borden, Ontario. Bob served two years with the Air Force. He joined three weeks before the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, never seeing any action.
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Korean War Vet reflects on the meaning of Remembrance Day
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – Chetwynd resident Bob Shirley shudders at the thought of Remembrance Day 20 years from now. Shirley joined the Royal Canadian Air Force three weeks before the armistice in Korea. He never went overseas, but lost six close friends in pilot training. What he fears is that a
younger generation of Canadians will not remember the sacrifices Canadian men and women made during WWI, WWII, and in the Korean War. “I think they will forget,” he says. “You ask any of the kids in high school today at the assembly, how many Canadians served in the First World War, they wouldn't have a clue. There was 600 Canadians died in the Korean War, 32,000
wounded. Kids today don’t understand that there was even a Korean war.” This past year marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice to end the war in Korea. It is often referred to as “The Forgotten War”. On top of that, Canadian veterans are a dying breed, he says, and when they are gone, how will we remember them and the sacrifices they have made?
Hopefully, through the stories of veterans like Bob and the others that have served. “Remembrance Day is about remembering the past, unfortunately there is so few left to discuss the past.” BOB’S STORY Bob comes from a military family. He had one uncle in WWI, and his father served in WWII along with three other
uncles, one who was a tail gunner, and two who were in the army. The uncle that served in WWI was only 16 years old when he had his leg sheared from his body while fighting in France. It would seem that with this type of family history, he would have joined as a point of pride. But instead, he joined on a whim in 1953. “After graduation, my
buddy and I hitch hiked from Duncan to Victoria for something to do,” he said. “We had ten cents in our pocket. We were walking down the street in Victoria and there was an Air Force recruiting officer and he said, ‘come on over here boys’. We were 18 years old. He said, ‘I will give you $90 each right Please see "THOSE," page 13
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2013 Official Wreath Laying at the Legion Hall Unknown Soldier Member of Parliament M.L.A. District of Chetwynd Canadian Armed Forces RCMP Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Call out to Public Wreaths
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All Members, Veterans, Ladies Auxiliary & Public Are Invited to the Early Service at the Cenotaph
9:35 am Parade Forms up at the Cenotaph 9:45 am Parade March off to the Cenotaph 9:55 am Last Post 9:58 am The Silence 10:00 am Reveille 10:03 am Act of Remembrance 10:05 am Prayers 10:10 am Placing of Official Legion Wreath 10:15 am Placing of the Cadet wreath 10:15 am March off the Colours 10:18 am Dismiss the Parade
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On Remembrance Day… We recognize the many sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform both today and throughout our nation’s history. We honour their courage and dedication, and we thank them for their contribution to our country.
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In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks still bravely singing fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead: Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved: and now we lie In Flanders fields! Take up our quarrel
with the foe To you, from failing hands, we throw The torch: be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields
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Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it Continued from page 19
now if you sign this paper.’ 90 bucks! That was a fortune. We both signed. I have no regrets joining and I made life long friends.” Shirley was admitted to the regular Air Force ground crew as an officer cadet, and transferred to aircrew training shortly before the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed. “They didn't need any more pilots so a bunch of us were offered either get transferred to Germany or get a ten-year discharge and you are on call for ten years. I didn't want to go to Germany. That was the Cold War period and the Russian tanks were from13 northern Spain all the way to Norway, every twenty feet. So I came back home.” Having never seen any action, Bob considered himself lucky. For 40 years, after mov-
“Itʼs too mentally hard on them and I am finding it the same because I lost buddies during the training...”
ing to Chetwynd in 1967, Shirley spoke at the local school assemblies around this time of the year. “Years ago you’d talk about the wars and the bad times,” he said. “In the last ten years, I completely switched. I don’t
want to talk about war anymore to students I wanted to talk about the military.” This year when he was asked, he declined to speak. “I don’t want to go, it brings back too many
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memories. A lot of our veterans won't go to Remembrance Day. To the parade or the cenotaph,” Shirley remarked. “It's too mentally hard on them and I am finding it the same because I lost buddies during training, six of them actually in pilot training.” This Remembrance Day, remember to thank a veteran for the sacrifices they made so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. Remind your children to thank a veteran, and remind them of why they should do so. It’s true that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. Lest We Forget.
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BUSINESS PROFILE
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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– DAWSON CREEK – The man responsible for bringing natural gas to Tomslake, extending sewer capacity to two subdivisions, funding the Rolla columbarium (a place for the storage of urns), and acquiring firefighting equipment in Tomslake, Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Arras has resigned his elected position with the Peace River Regional District.
Wayne Hiebert served eight years as the director of electoral Area “D�, which covers Arras, Bessborough, Farmington, Rolla, Kelly Lake and six other communities. Alternate director Leonard Hiebert, of no family relation to Wayne Hiebert, has taken over the post until a by-election is called. The Local Government Act stipulates that once a director has resigned his post, a by-election must be held within 80 days fol-
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lowing the appointment of an election officer by the Board of Directors for the Peace River Regional District (PRRD). “He will be missed,� the regional district said in a statement. “His contributions to his electoral area, its constituents and the regional district have been numerous.�
As well as representing “Area D�, former director Wayne Hiebert served as vice-chair of the regional board, as well as on several committees including the agriculture advisory committee, the PRRD executive management committee, rural budgets administration committee, emergency management
committee, and the fire management committees of Tomslake and Taylor. In his role as director, he was appointed by the PRRD to represent the regional board at the Highway Alaska Community Tourism Association, Dawson Creek Tourism Foundation, Dawson
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n managing our expectations. Just what do we expect? What should we expect? I recently heard a report on managing expectations and it kept me up in the night. In fact, I got out of bed at two a.m. wide awake and ready to get things done. At four I was still awake and working but went back to bed on principle. Morning comes softly at the same time no
matter how much work we put behind us in the quiet of the night. A few months ago I wrote a piece on the need to get our act together if we intended to benefit from the alleged super market for liquefied natural gas in Asia. If we are sincerely interested in draining off our natural gas reserves to flaming Asian markets, it is even more important today to get our act together quickly. (I am not advocating for or against fracking or pumping water out of our surface and sub-surface aquifers. I am simply saying that the day is far spent and there are other
“ ...if we intend to sell gas in Asia we had better get serious about it.”
players active in the business.) Potential buyers of BC gas in Asia are not naïve. They are shrewd, experienced business promoters who usually get what they want. They know how to play the field and get the most for their yen (Japan), renminbi (China), ringgit
(Malaysia), and rupee (India) and we should never assume that they are simply waiting for the gas to start flowing so they can start paying. There are other potential suppliers including nearby Russia, a variety of Stans, and Mongolia and China no doubt have shale gas potential only waiting to be exploited. Western China with the great expanse of Sinkiang that absorbs the outflow of Himalayan snow would be an ideal, out-of-sight location to explore for shale gas, and the vast Mongolian plains are just over the wall. My point is that if we intend to sell gas in Asia
we had better get serious about it. By the time a pipeline reaches from the Russian steppes to the great cities of China; by the time a shale gas industry is developed in China, Asia could be dictating the price of BC gas. Maybe we should be working, not just thinking, toward a robust internal market for our gas reserves. Clean energy is not the issue. We all breathe the same air and CO2 vented in Asia is in our noses within a week. It is hypocritical to preach clean energy and drag our feet on using our own gas while panting to sell it in Asia. Think of the potential:
gas fired power plants, gas powered transportation (busses, ships, trucks). Maybe we have almost enough potential consumers in house to maintain a natural gas industry that supports a healthy lifestyle here in the north east. On managing our expectations? I think we have to be realistic as well as aggressive as we plan for our futures and work to achieve our dreams. Disclaimer: The preceding is the opinion of Mayor Merlin Nichols and may or may not reflect the views and/or wishes of council.
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project Open House and Invitation to Comment Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. (Proponent), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, is proposing the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project (proposed Project), an approximately 900 km natural gas pipeline from near the District of Hudson’s Hope to the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG liquefied natural gas export facility on Lelu Island, within the District of Port Edward. The proposed Project would involve the construction and operation of a 48-inch (1,219 mm) diameter pipeline, metering facilities at the receipt and delivery points, and three compressor stations, with provision for up to an additional five compressor stations to allow for future expansion. The proposed Project will have an initial capacity of approximately 2.0 billion cubic feet (bcf)/day with potential for expansion to approximately 3.6 bcf/day.
To provide information about the Application Information Requirements, EAO invites the public to attend an open house at the following locations: St. Peter’s Church Hall 599 Skeena Drive Mackenzie Wednesday November 27, 2013 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Hall 10310 - 100th Street Hudson’s Hope Thursday November 28, 2013 4:00pm - 8:00pm
New Hazelton Elementary School 3275 Bowser Street New Hazelton Wednesday December 4, 2013 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Centre 770 Pacific Avenue Port Edward Thursday December 5, 2013 4:00pm - 8:00pm
The proposed Project is subject to review under BC’s Environmental Assessment Act.
There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements.
The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any construction work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, before submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) must first issue the Application Information Requirements.
The public comment period will begin on November 19, 2013 and end on December 18, 2013. All comments received during this time in relation to the Application Information Requirements will be considered.
The Application Information Requirements will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. EAO has now received draft Application Information Requirements from the Proponent and invites comments on this draft.
The intention of seeking public comment is to ensure that sufficient information is provided to assess all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project in the Application. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment.
After taking public comments into account, EAO will issue the Application Information Requirements. EAO accepts public comments by: Online Form: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca Mail: Nathan Braun Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 Fax: 250.387.0230 An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements are also available for viewing at public libraries in Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Prince George, Fort St. James, Granisle, Smithers, Hazelton, Terrace, Stewart and Prince Rupert. If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to the EAO on the proposed Project.
NOTE: All submissions received by the EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.
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Land A Land Act: c t: Notice N otice of of Intention Intention to to A Apply p p ly ffor or a D Disposition is p o s it io n o off Crown C ro w n L Land and Take T ake n notice otice tthat hat E Enerfin n e r fin D Developments evelopments British B r itis h C o lu m b ia L Columbia Ltd., td ., o off M Montreal, o n tre a l, Q Quebec, uebec, h has as m made ade an an application a pplication tto o the the Ministry Ministry of of F Forests, o re s ts , L Lands ands and and Natural N atural Resource Resource Operations Operations (FLNR), (F L N R ), P Peace eace Region, R egion, ffor or a IInvestigative nvestigative Licence L ic e n c e o off Occupation O c c u p a tio n ffor or w wind ind power pow er p purposes urposes ccovering o v e rin g a approximately p p ro x im a te ly 4645 h hectares ectares situated s itu a te d o on n Provincial P ro v in c ia l C Crown rown land land iin n tthe he vvicinity ic in ity o off M Mt. t. G Garbitt, a r b itt , P Peace eace R River iver District. D is tric t. The T he Lands Lands File F ile N Number umber that that has has been been established ffor established or tthis h is p project roject is is 8015669 8015669. 9. W Written ritte n ccomments omments cconcerning oncerning tthis h is a application pplication sshould h o u ld b be e directed d irected tto oA Annette n n e tte B Bailey, a ile y , L Land and O Officer ffic e r a att S Suite u ite 100-10003-110 100-1000 03-110 Ave, Ave, F Fort ort St. St. JJohn, ohn , B BC, C, V V1J 1J 6M7, 6 M7, ((250) 250) 7 787-3435. 87-3435. C Comments omments will will be be rreceived e c e iv e d b byy F FrontCounter rontCounter BC BC u until, n til , D December ecem ber 07,, 2 07 2013. 013.. F FLNR LN R m may ay n not ot b be ea able ble tto o consider c o n s id e r ccomments omments rreceived e c e iv e d a after fter tthis h is d date. a te . P Please lease vvisit is it our o ur A Applications p p lic a tio n s a and nd R Reasons easons ffor or D Decision e c is io n website w e b s ite a att www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/inde w ww.arfd.gov.bc.ca/App p p lic a tio n P o s tin g /in d e x.jsp x .jsp ffor or more more information. in fo rm a t io n .
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Government Liaison Committee and the Regional Agricultural Adaption Strategies Committee. “Wayne’s unwavering commitment to act in the best interest of our region was evident,” Karen Goodings, Chair of the Peace River Regional District’s board said. “I know this was not an easy deci-
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really important issues with them. I am truly proud of our accomplishments together as a board and connot stress enough how much I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and engaged group of staff, directors and constituents. Without question, I will always remember the people when I reflect on my time spent at the Peace River Regional District.”
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Quintette No Shoot Boundary Notice With moose hunting season fast approaching, Teck would like to remind outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who may be unfamiliar with the Quintette property to please respect the No Shoot Boundary outlined in this map. The boundary is designed with everyone’s safety in mind as there are ongoing activities related to the proposed reopening of the Quintette mine taking place on site and workers are active in the area. Please contact Ray Proulx with any questions or concerns at 1.877.544.3824 or drop by the Tumbler Ridge office. Thank you for your continued support.
sion for Wayne and I respect his need to move on and while I will miss his always thoughtful input at the meetings, I wish him the best.” Hiebert says he will hold fond memories of his times with the regional board. “It has been an honour to serve the people of ‘Area D’,” Hiebert said. “I have met many people along the way and been able to work on some
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FIREFIGHTERʼS BALL 2013 Land A Land Act: c t: Notice N o t ic e o off Intention Intention to to A Apply p p ly ffor or a D Disposition is p o s it io n o off Crown C ro w n L Land and Take T ake n otice that that Enerfin E n e rfin D Developments evelopments British B ritis h notice C o lu m b ia L Columbia Ltd., td ., o off M Montreal, o n tre a l, Q Quebec, uebec, h has as m made ade a an n application a pplication tto o the th e M Ministry in is try o off F Forests, o re s ts , L Lands ands a and nd Natural N atural Resource R e s o u rc e O Operations perations ((FLNR), F L N R ), P Peace eace Region, R egion, ffor or a IInvestigative n v e s tig a tiv e L Licence ic e n c e o off O Occupation ccupation ffor or wind w in d p ower purposes purposes ccovering o v e rin g a pproximately 4639 4639 power approximately hectares h ectares ssituated itu a te d o on nP Provincial ro v in c ia l C Crown rown lland and iin n tthe he vvicinity ic in ity o off M Mt. t. Morfee, M o rfe e , P Peace eace River River District. D is tr ic t.
“Great night, great turnout,” MLA
Above, a half of a century of firefighters and alumni gather for a photo, bottom, it’s RCMP vs Firefighters in a Top photo by Mike Carter, Bottom by Naomi Larsen risky game of Axe-Hammer.
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ing a video tribute by CHET TV that detailed the history of the department. “That really brings it home,” said South Peace MLA Mike Bernier, who was a special guest at the ball. “It was a great night and a great turn out. One thing I love about living up north in smaller communities is the stories and how a lot of
the same people that helped build the community are the ones that are out volunteering.” Bernier added, “when you have people who were there right from the start, there are some amazing stories. I think most what I got out of that video and out of the evening, was the camaraderie between all of the members over the years. They put their lives on the line. They need to
trust each other and they need to be comfortable with each other and you definitely saw that in the room.” The annual McNobb award was presented to Dana Wilfur. The “award” as it is jokingly called, is given to one firefighter who had messed up in a big way over the past year. It was created by past fire Chief McNabb. This special 50th anniver-
sary ball brought together past members of the fire department with their current counterparts, and even saw some rookie initiation. Rookie members of the department were pitted against some members of the local RCMP detachment in a nail-biting event that had blind folded, bare foot participants drive a spike into a log with the blade end of an axe. The twist, their socks were lined neatly at the base of the spike, and were literally in pieces from missed attempts when all was said and done. New socks were kindly provided. Following the meal, and the presentation of the awards, a special 50th anniversary quilt, donated by Theresa and Dennis Walker was raffled off along with a gift basket filled with plenty of alcoholic treats. Funds raised from the raffle were donated to Muscular Dystrophy research.
The T he Lands Lands File F ile N Number umber that that has has b been een established ffor established or tthis h is p project roject is is 8015670 8015670. 0. W Written ritte n ccomments omments cconcerning oncerning tthis h is a application pplication sshould h o u ld b be e directed d irected tto oW Wendi endi K Knott, n o tt, L Land and O Officer fficer at at 9000 17th 1 7 th S Street, tre e t , D Dawson awson Creek, C re e k , B BC, C, V V1G 1G G4 4A4, A4, (250) (2 5 0 ) 784-1271. 784-1271 1. C Comments omments will will be be rreceived eceived by by FrontCounter F ro n tC o u n te r B BC Cu until, n til , D December ecem ber 1 13, 3, 2 2013. 013. FLNR F LN R m may ay not not be be able able to to consider consider comments c o m m e n ts rreceived e c e iv e d a after fter tthis his date. d a te . P Please lease vvisit is it o our ur Applications A p p lic a tio n s a and nd R Reasons easons ffor or D Decision e c is io n w website e b s ite att a www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/inde w ww.arfd.gov.bc.ca/App p p lic a tio n P o s tin g /in d e x.jsp x .jsp ffor or more more information. in fo r m a tio n . Be B ea advised dvised tthat hat a any ny rresponse esponse tto o tthis h is n notice otice will w ill be b ep provided rovided tto o tthe he p public u b lic u upon pon rrequest. e q u e s t.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that P & L Ventures of Hudson’s Hope has made an application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Peace Region, for a new application for a Licence of Occupation for Quarrying purposes covering approximately 84.68 hectares situated on Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Portage Creek, Peace River District. The Lands File Number that has been established for this project is 8015207. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Annette Bailey, Authorization Officer at 100, 10003-110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3435. Comments will be received until, December 23, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our Applications and Reasons for Decision website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
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2013 Ghoulish Affair
Hundreds of Chetwynd youth and their families attended the annual Ghoulish Affair held on Halloween night at the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre. Dozens of residents and busiensses hosted creep activities to participate in including Chetwynd Secondary School’s annual Haunted House as well as PeaceFM’s Mad Scientist Labratory. Photos by Mike Carter