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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– DAWSON CREEK – A private contractor out of Dawson Creek is raising concerns that the repeal of Building Bylaw 1996, 2011 will negatively affect his business. Others are saying that the repeal of the bylaw causes other problems for homebuyers and private builders who may find it difficult to
leverage a mortgage with financial institutions without a proper permit. This contractor is not alone in warning that the gaping hole left by the regional district’s decision on Nov. 14 to remove the bylaw and replace it with nothing in particular, could leave businesses, homeowners and homebuyers unprotected and perhaps without funds to take on new projects.
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Jerrilyn Schembri, director for electoral area “E” with the Peace River Regional District presents the big cheque to the Little Prairie Heritage Society during the groups Annual General Meeting on Monday, November 25. The cheque in the amount of $103,808 will be used to fix some structural issues with the museum and spruce up the grounds.
Some say future homebuyers may also be put at risk when buying a property that does not have a building permit. Peace River Regional District (PRRD) Chief Administrative Officer, Fred Banham, is singing a similar tune, saying that the mess left in the aftermath is the result of the board of directors being “bul-
BC Hydro responds to Site C dam’s impact
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CANADIAN PRESS –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – BC Hydro has submitted a long list of species at risk that will be affected by its proposed Site C hydroelectric dam, after a joint federal-provincial environmental review panel found Hydro's original list "incomplete and inconsistent."
The environmental impact statement submitted by the provincial utility omitted several species, including the endangered short-eared owl, the Canadian E n v i r o n m e n t a l Assessment Agency panel wrote in a request for information earlier this month. In some cases, the miti-
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gation measures provided by Hydro didn't appear to have any link to the species in question, the panel suggested. For example, the impact statement proposes mitigation measure for one species of bat but not another, and suggests wetland nesting boxes for a bird that lives predomi-
nantly in agricultural fields. Members also found that BC Hydro failed to provide -among thousands of pages of studies and consultant reports -information on the effect the project will have on loss of black bear dens and some traditional First Nations activities. And the panel said Hydro included only past activities in assessing the
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cumulative impacts of the project, leaving out the impact of other current hydroelectric projects, forestry and oil and gas activities. In a 331-page response posted on the website on CEAA Thursday, Hydro estimated that about 2,000 hectares of short-eared owl habitat will be lost if the dam is built on the Peace River.
The owl was added to a list of raptors that will see habitat loss because of the dam, including the boreal and great horned owls, the northern goshawk and the broadwinged hawk. Measures to reduce the impact will include amphibian crossings for the endangered western toad, and building replacement wetland
habitat, but the Crown agency admits most measures will reduce, "but not fully mitigate" the potential effects. Environmental review hearings will begin next month in northeastern B.C., with a decision expected by mid-2014. The province of B.C. has an agreement with the federal government for a co-operative environmen-
tal assessment that will stand for both governments. The $7.9-billion dam would produce enough electricity to power 450,000 homes per year for 100 years. It would flood about 5,000 hectares of the Peace River Valley, creating an 83-kilometre, 9,300-hectare reservoir between Fort St. John and Hudson's Hope.
Site C not part of the plan
PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The proposed Site C hydroelectric project didn't have any bearing on the significant jump in BC Hydro rates announced on Tuesday, according to the minister responsible. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the megaproject planned for the Peace River wasn't factored in to the 10-year plan for the utility because it won't be producing power until at least 2024 or 2025. "It's not part of the plan for no other reason that it's not built yet
and it's not approved yet," Bennett said. Hydro is hoping to build Site C at an estimated cost of $7.9 billion to help meet future demand in the province. An environmental review will begin next month and will weigh the need for the project against environmental and First Nations concerns surrounding the construction of the dam and operation of the reservoir. If Site C is approved and built, the cost of construction would go into a deferral account and BC Hydro would begin to pay it back once the generating stations start producing
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power. While Site C was excluded from the recent analysis, the plan does factor in future liquefied natural gas plants that could be built on the north coast to ship B.C. resources to off-shore markets. The liquefaction plants are major energy consumers, but Bennett said it's possible some or all of them will use natural gas to generate their own power needs. The 10-year plan is estimating the LNG plants may need upwards of 3,000 gigawatts of electricity annually, or about six per cent of BC Hydro's current output.
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PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN –––––––––––––– PRINCE GEORGE – There has been a steady flow of letters and comments pouring into the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency as the proposal for the Site C hydroelectric dam is set to face a formal review. By the time Monday night's deadline for submissions passed, more than 1,500 comments were filed and more than 100 other documents, including written submissions, were posted online. When the review hearings begin in earnest on Dec. 9, BC Hydro will make its case for building the 1,100 megawatt dam on the Peace River, southwest of Fort St. John. The project, which comes with a $7.9 billion price tag, would require an 83-kilometre reservoir and the realignment of parts of Highway 29. BC Hydro believes the project is needed to meet future electricity demand in the province, while critics say it's not the best way to increase capacity. Among those third-party groups making arguments in favour of the dam are the New Car Dealers of British Columbia, who said the extra hydro capacity is needed to accommodate an expected increase in the number of people who will be using electricpowered cars in the coming years. Other industry groups who would see more of a direct benefit if the dam is built have
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Dave Conway, BC Hydro’s Site C community relations spokesperson talks about Site C at a recent stakeholder meeting in Chetwynd. File Photo also filed letters of support including the Cement Association of Canada and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of BC (ACECBC). ''"The construction and operation of Site C will not only create significant employment for engineers and construction workers while it is being built,
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the provision of stable and dependable power will create employment opportunities throughout northern B.C., as the various resourcebased projects proceed," ACEC-BC president and CEO Keith Sashaw wrote. Closer to home, Initiatives Prince George has filed a letter supporting the dam's construc-
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tunity for Prince George and regional businesses." Those against the dam include some local residents and First Nations groups who worry about the impact the flooding of the reservoir will have on the land as well as people who argue the project will add too much to the debt load the crown corporation is already holding. "Wildlife populations, such as caribou, have been decimated because of previous dam construction on the Peace River," Lisa Neste wrote in her letter to the panel. "Another dam would do too much damage to remaining fish and wildlife, making it more difficult, and perhaps impossible to recover populations to former healthy abundance." Among the environmental concerns citizens have raised in their filings to the panel are increased fog caused by the creation of the reservoir, the impact on fish habitat, the risk of mudslides caused by shoreline erosion, the greenhouse gasses emitted by the construction crews and the loss of agricultural land. The majority of the hearings, including all the discussions regarding technical issues, will be held in Fort St. John. The panel will also hit the road for sessions in communities ranging from Hudson's Hope to McLeod Lake. The hearings are scheduled to conclude on Jan. 23.
tion and plans to speak in favour of the project when the panel hearings visit Prince George for a half day of discussion on Dec. 19. IPG CEO Heather Oland wrote to the panel that she will give an overview of the importance of Site C "from the need for energy and for the procure- See related story on Site C and BC ment and supply chain oppor- Hydro, page 1
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Good news: it looks like BC is warming up to the pipeline
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Nanaimo Daily News Thursday, a new Insights West poll revealed that opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines has decreased over the past 10 months. Included in the results were figures that indicate opposition has dropped 14 points to 47 per cent, down from 61 per cent in February.
Strong opposition has dropped nine points, down to 29 per cent, with strong support up 16 per cent. Men, at 50 per cent, and residents 55 years and over at 49 per cent, are most supportive of the pipeline. "At the start of the year, strong opposition to the Northern Gateway outranked strong support by an almost 4-to-1 margin - now it's less than 2-to-1," says Mario Canseco, vice-president of public affairs at Insights West. Insights West indicates the margin of error is plus or
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minus 3.7 per cent, 19 times out of 20. If these polling numbers are as accurate as they state, it represents a strong shift in favour of the pipeline. There does seem to be a growing understanding that the wealth being generated from the oil and gas industries is trickling down throughout society. Canseco notes: "There is a large proportion of the population that remains concerned with the possibility of oil spills and environmental problems, but the argument about economic bene-
fits has gained traction over the past few months." There we have it, the bottom line - jobs, the economy. A Bank of Montreal report issued Thursday notes that Canadians are heading west in massive numbers for the lower taxation and abundance of higher paying jobs. In the past year, interprovincial migration hit its highest level in almost 25 years, with more than 50,000 more people taking work in Alberta. The survey revealed every region in the country is losing people, except Alberta and
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Saskatchewan, the latter of which is also booming due to oil and gas exploration. Wages are now $6 per hour higher in Alberta than they are in Atlantic Canada, and about $4 higher than here in B.C. Unemployment in Alberta is around four per cent. In B.C. in the second quarter of this year, it was 6.5 per cent. More and more people are partaking of the benefits of the oil and gas industry, so it's not surprising that poll numbers are also changing. Premier Christy Clark looked like she was playing
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hardball with Alberta concerning the pipeline during this year's election, even while touting her own plans for Liquid Natural Gas exploration and exports. Clark has since become more pipeline friendly, perhaps in response to the announcement of the Eastern Oil pipeline to the Atlantic and the realization that B.C. could lose out altogether on pipeline derived revenues. It looks like B.C. is warming up to the pipeline, and that's good news for the province.
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A few simple changes will save us all money, time and a few lives
To the Editor: This email in is response to the question of the week.: Does Caribou Road Service do a good job of keeping our local highways and secondary highways snow free and sanded/salted? I could not resist.... where do I start? Why don't we take a drive towards Dawson Creek after the last significant snowfall? Let's go. We will drive through town and find the roads reasonably free of snow and sprinkled with enough grit to allow for reasonably safe and comfortable passage. Then we hit the 70 zone at the bottom of Wabi... yes hit... we transition to something that might be easier navigated with a snowmobile. The road has been ploughed - that is to say a plough truck has been up and down it a few times but there must be
something wrong with his blade as even though it is ploughing snow, it seems to be leaving a few inches on the road. Oh, look out, here comes a semi truck down the hill. I had better slow down and get over as far as possible because that four inches of snow/slush/gravel is shooting from all 18 of his wheels and this is too early in the season to fork out almost four hundred bucks for a new windshield and the front of my vehicle already has enough dents and rock chips in it thank you very much. Well that was a narrow escape, let's continue on. As we continue up Wabi, we see those flashing amber and red lights ahead. Oh good, it's a plow truck, the roads should be getting better. Wait, he is in front of me hey I am driving in almost
four inches of snow! What is he doing anyway? Snow is flying out to the side and yet there is still plenty on the road. "Put that blade down where it will do some good", I mutter under my breath, "You are wasting taxpayer dollars and putting me and my family at risk." As we get a little closer to the plow truck, we notice something else. Oh good, he is sanding...no wait... there are some big rocks coming out of that "sander". What is this? Where I grew up this is what they used gravel the country roads with. They would put sand on the paved roads. We used to live a mile or so off the highway and could hear the plough trucks rumbling (yes, the blade makes noise when it is scraping snow off the pavement) up and down and they would drop sand on the road -
sand that gave us great traction and we could go for years without replacing a windshield (not to mention our vehicles did not get near so banged up). Anyway we will follow the plow truck until we hit the brake check at the top of East Pine. I thought I read in my driver's manual that those guys were supposed to stop every so often and let traffic pass safely. "Hey, these roads are really bad, but it seems like they are much worse on the hills and corners" I say to myself as we continue down the East Pine hill. As we continue through the turns and across the bridge, we drive cautiously through the snow, ice and gravel, being careful not to be "rocked" by every passing vehicle. As we near the top of the Dawson side of East Pine, we pass the brake check
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and the road gets noticeably better. There is no build up of snow, a reasonable amount of gravel and the roads again seem much safer to drive. I want to make myself clear here, this letter is not directed as a personal attack upon anyone. It was written to generate some thoughts and discussion on a matter that affects all of us - the safety of our roads. Roads that we drive every day to work. Roads that school buses use to transport our kids. These roads are used by all of us and they ought to be safe. We live in the north and it snows in the north - I get it. What would be the cost of "putting the blade down" and getting that snow off the road so it does not turn into treacherous ice? A few more blades? What is the cost of sliding off the road and wrecking
your vehicle? Higher insurance premiums? Thousands in repairs? A broken neck? A lost child or husband or wife? We need to really look at this. What is the cost of using sand instead of 3/4 crush for traction? If we got the snow off the road before we put down the grit, we could get away with smaller grit. Sand has smaller particles and offers more surface area for traction than gravel. It is also much easier on vehicles. ICBC buys a lot of windshields that have been wrecked by rocks. Maybe they should bill CRS. Better yet, get rid of the rocks. A few simple changes in the way we do things will save us all money, time, our vehicles, and even a few lives in the long run. Sean West Chetwynd, BC
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Saulteau First Nations recieves $50,000 to help their participation in EA for Murray River Coal project
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– MOBERLY LAKE – The Saulteau First Nations have received $50,000 from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) to aid their participation in the environmental assessment process for the proposed Murray River Coal Project. The proposed underground coal mine will be located on Treaty 8 First Nations territory, roughly 12 kilometres southwest of Tumbler Ridge. The money is being provided under the Participant Funding Program, a CEAA funded grant distributor. It will be used to help cover eligible expenses, such as travel costs and fees for First Nations observers. Applications under the Participant Funding Program opened on July 31, 2013 and were closed on Sept. 6. “Groups who may potentially be affected by a project are contacted early in the environmental assessment process and consultation work plans are prepared jointly with potentially affected groups,” said Karen Fish, communications advisor for CEAA. “In addition to maintaining regular communications and consultations with Aboriginal groups throughout the environmental assessment, feedback from these groups is sought at
key points in the process, during the review of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and, for environmental assessments (EAs) by the Agency, and the draft environmental assessment report. “ Fish added that the Aboriginal component of the Participant Funding program provides financial assistance specifically for Aboriginal groups to help them prepare for and participate in consultation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment undertaken by CEAA or by a future joint federal-provincial review panel. Carmen Marshall is a Lands Biologist with the Saulteau First Nation. She says the grant will help Saulteau’s participation in the environmental assessment by allowing them to retain an environmental consultant to help them stride through the substantially lengthy Environmental Impact
Statement documents that are to be submitted by HD Mining International, the projects proponent. “These documents are quite large with specifics pertaining to hydrogeology engineering and all of these type of things so, some of those funds go towards retaining an environmental consultant to do a review,” she said. “We've retained a consultant and we've sourced other income as well to get that consultant to help us with the review so that’s part of it. And then it involves us writing reports on our concerns.” Over the coming months, before the mining company files the draft Environmental Assessment application this spring, Marshall says Saulteau’s main job will be getting out within the community to find out just what the concerns are that landowners have. “We need to find community
input on this project so we host meetings with our community to gather that information,” she said. “We have to find out what the communities concerns are, document and submit those to the proponent and to CEAA. What it really is about, because we do have treaty rights, we're looking for the community’s and the land users concerns and making sure that those are mitigated with this project.” Marshall added that although the money is not yet in the bank, she was happy to learn that Saulteau’s grant application had been approved. She says the steps to make use of the grant are already in place. Funding provided under the CEAA’s Participant Funding Program totaled $181,432.41, with five other bands – Blueberry River First Nations, McLeod Lake Indian Band, Sucker Creek First Nations,
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Kelly Lake Metis Settlement Society and the Metis Nation of British Columbia - also receiving grants. The Murray River Coal project had been the subject of controversy early this year, over the hiring of temporary foreign workers. The Construction and Specialized Workers Union, Local 1611 and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 115 claimed that Canadian Workers were being bypassed in the hiring process. The two unions filed a Federal Court case in early 2013. The case was later dismissed. Justice Russel Zinn concluded that hiring the 201 temporary foreign workers would not hurt the job prospects of Canadians. The project is the proposed construction, operation and decommission of an underground coal mine and supporting infrastructure, which would include a 5.8 kilomtere rail, line load-out. The mine would produce six million tonnes of metallurgical coal per year, for an estimated mine life of 31 years. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency administers the federal environmental assessment process, which identifies the environmental effects of proposed projects and measures to address those effects in support of sustainable development.
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Hungry For Your Ideas ends 2013 dinner series
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND - It was the last chance of 2013 for grassroots inspired ideas to compete in a unique dinner series event for their chance at two $500 grants. The “Hungry for Your Ideas” initiative is aimed at actively engaging youth and the community in the planning and decision making process, resulting in a unique way to implement community initiatives that will encourage active and healthy lifestyles. Two winners were announced this past Sunday, at the last of four meals. “Helmets for Health” was one of the victors. Rachelle Ruiter of Ecole Windrem Elementary submitted the idea. Principal Lauri Mason and two students accompanied Ruiter. The project will make use the $500 to purchase a class set of safety helmets that can be signed out by teachers so that their classes can safely participate in winter events. For liability reasons, the Recreation Centre and School District #59 require helmets for the safety of their students for all winter activities. “Initially I thought this wouldn’t be a big deal, everybody should have a bicycle helmet,” Ruiter said. “But it’s not that easy, helmets need to be CSA approved and, helmets are expensive.” Because this is a requirement, some teachers are left with no choice but to exclude their classes from
these types of activities, she explained. “Windrem Elementary proposes [this] plan that would improve access and safety for the children of Chetwynd wishing to participate in winter events this year, and in the years to come,” Ruiter noted. “These helmets would be housed at the Rec Centre to provide a centralized access point. By doing this, schools would not need to buy as many helmets, and the helmets would be more universally available. This would ensure all students are able to participate.” The second winner was from the students at Don Titus Montessori School, who proposed to create a peace garden. “A peace garden is a place where people can go to take a quiet, meditative moment during a busy day,” said teacher Brenda Keutzer. Students at Don Titus will use the $500 to set up an indoor garden “growing lab” specifically designed for classroom use. Through the use of the lab, students will learn about the development of plants, and increase practical life skills through nurturing and growing plants. “The students will grow plants and flowers that will be enjoyed by the whole community through the peace garden in front of the school,” Keutzer added. “This project would help beautify the overall appearance of the school and would be available for the public to enjoy at anytime.” With that, the “Hungry For Your Ideas’ dinner
Marcie Fofnoff presents Carmen Charbenneau (her little sister), and Kaylin Mackie with a $500 grant for their winning Hungry For Your Ideas proposal “Helmets for Health”. Photo by Mike Carter
“The goal is for citizens to
participate in developing and implementing initiatives that increase healthy lifestyle choices.”
series came to a close for 2013. Organizer Marcie Fofonoff, who as of this Friday resigned her post as Community Connections Project Manager for School District #59, said the dinners have all been extremely successful and that they
have obtained enough money to continue hosting dinners in the New Year. “To carry on next year, the Chetwynd Social Planning Society has set aside $2,000. This would be enough to have four dinners and four awards,” Fofonoff said.
“The $5 per ticket goes towards the cost of the groceries and if there is any left over, then it goes back into the bucket,” she says. “The first meal, the food was prepared by the Chetwynd Internet Bistro, the next was prepared by the Society for Community Living.” These groups do this on a volunteer basis. The next two meals were provided with help from Moberly Elementary, Don Titus Elementary and Chetwynd Secondary School students with volunteers coming on to help set up, serve and clean up. Fourty five people attended the first meal, while about 30 attended the second. The third was held in Moberly Lake with only about 13 attending and 52 attended the fourth and final dinner on Sunday Nov. 24. Each meal had two winners. Initiatives that have been
funded by the meals include the Little Prairie Elementary outdoor classroom, Zumba in the Park for Canada Day, Art for Health, the Chetwynd Secondary School “Me to We” group, yoga programs at CSS, and the two latest winners. “The goal is for citizens to participate in developing and implementing initiatives that increase healthy lifestyle choices,” Fofonoff said. Fofonoff has resigned from her position as Community Connections Project Manager for School District #59 as of Friday, Nov. 29. She cites the need for work that involves less travel and more direct work with children. She says she will remain as a volunteer with several community initiatives and will take over the post of vice-president of the Sukunka group.
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that they will take full responsibility for consequences that may result from the PRRD’s lack of building inspection authority. Handland adds, that in the case of finding financing without a permit,
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most banks will lend once they have assurance from an independent building inspector. But that doesn’t sway Carl Chandler of C. Chandler Contracting Ltd.’s Celtic Homes, who in a letter to the Peace River Regional District, says the decision to rescind the bylaw is “quite troublesome”. Chandler agrees that the Building Bylaw 1996, 2011 in its entirety was not of sound merit. But, he says having no bylaw to replace it will cause some trouble for his business. “For me as a builder, my business relies heavily on the construction of new homes, shops and commercial buildings,” he wrote. “Without a bylaw in place, it would be foolish for me to build in any capacity within the confines of the PRRD as the potential customer/property owner is unable to secure mortgage financing, or get a building/occupancy permit issued to receive proper house and fire insurance.” Chandler added, “This puts the property owner and myself as a business owner exposed and at risk as the banks are not willing to leverage mortgage financing.” Banham sympathized with this argument in an interview with the Chetwynd Echo. Without authority to carry out building inspections within the rural areas of the regional district, things are left wide open, he says. “It's rather disappointing they never discussed the effect and the purpose
Itʼs rather disappointing they never discussed the effect and the purpose of the building inspection. BANHAM
of building inspection. They got browbeat and bullied into dealing with ‘we don't want government oversight',” Banham said. “Financial institutions, they really don’t care one way or the other. If you don’t have the papers they just don’t issue the money. It's no skin off their back.” Although all construction in the province must meet the minimum standards of the BC Building Code, without a bylaw in place the PRRD’s building inspectors can not provide contractors, builders and homeowners – and in turn, banks and insurance companies – the proper assurance that those minimum standards are being met. The PRRD’s building inspectors are an inadvertent causality. Their jobs no longer exist with no bylaw to give them authorization to inspect. “We ceased doing inspections and, by vaporizing the building bylaw, there is no authority to inspect or even have building inspectors. They are winding down the
files and the current files that are open are being reviewed. When that work is done the building inspectors will have no more work,” Banham said For those who have purchased building permits, an item is on the agenda
letter to the PRRD’s board of directors. “The PRRD has to make the best decisions on behalf of everyone. Whether or not the new proposed building bylaw has any good merit or not is not up for debate, however, not having any building bylaw at all is totally unreasonable.” Dan Grodziuk of Royal Lepage Cascade Realty Chetwynd says that without a bylaw, he might actually see an increase in business. “It probably will promote sales in some way or another because people will be more inclined to do things while there is no permit in place,” he says. But, if lenders decide they will not finance mort-
Weʼre taking ourselves way too seriously here boys and girls... HADLAND
for the Nov. 28 meeting to discuss refunding the applicable fees. Banham expects this to result in a large loss of revenue for the regional district. “The future ramifications are staggering and I believe the pressure provided by some citizens to sway the board in making an unreasonable decision does not make any sense,” Chandler continued in his
gages in rural areas where only the BC Building Code is voluntarily in effect, Grodziuk says he could see things swing into the negative column. “We believe first and foremost in safety of our clients, that's the way we work. So, in some ways it’s good to have the bylaw in place to protect Please see "WHAT," page 11
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Free event for families set for May 2014
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND Stephanie Courtoreille is on a mission to bring back a popular Chetwynd family event. The brainchild of Marcie Fofonoff, Family Fest was a staple in Chetwynd since the inaugural event took place in May 1993. It ran from ’93-2005 and was brought back for two years in 2008 and 2009. Now, Courtoreille, with the help of the Sukunka Group - Chetwynd’s Social Planning Society, is seeking the funds and the volunteers to bring the event back this spring. She has set her sites on the tentative 2014 date of May 25. “Family Fest is a free event that happens for one day and it’s for the whole community,” Courtoreille said in a presentation made to District of Chetwynd council Nov. 18.
Above, Shayne Turner of Chetwynd takes her turn getting a masterpiece painted onto her face during FamilyFest 2009. Right, the Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department cools of participants of Family Fest 2008. File Photo
“There are different activities that are put on by dedicated volunteers. It's just something that I want for the whole community. What I remember about it is that everything was free and anybody could attend.” Courtoreille asked council to provide $1,000 for the event to help go towards securing a location and supplies for agefriendly activities. She has already received funding from the Chetwynd Success by Six Children’s First Table, who have also offered to make their bouncy castle available and provide
activities for kids ages 06. The idea to bring the event back was inspired by the Hungry For Your Ideas dinners, an initiative that has funded several community developed ideas since the first dinner and a vote was held in June 2013. Courtoreille presented her idea at the final dinner of the year this past Sunday, but was unsuccessful in obtaining an additional $500 grant for her project. But, she is not discouraged. “I feel that [an event like this] promotes community involvement. I
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think everybody could benefit. I want it to happen again because I have small children. I have a nine year old and an 18 month old and I want them to experience family fest. I have faith that this can happen and there is lots of interest,” she said. “There is great opportunity for local groups to showcase what they are doing around the community,” she added. “I feel its
really missed and that is why I want it to happen again. I was actually older when this happened [before], but I remember volunteering for it and I thought it was the coolest thing. We've chosen a date of May 25th and that is usually when family fest was in previous years.”
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many different activities put on by dedicated volunteers.”
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Crews battle “tenacious” fires at Canfor
BY MIKE CARTER and fully extinguished the Chetwynd Echo Reporter smolder,” she said. “They –––––––––––––– responded again when a CHETWYND - The watchman thought there Chetwynd Volunteer Fire might be some continued Department was kept smoldering. There were busy last weekend when a no injuries or damages pesky fire prompted two from this incident.” separate fire calls to the Sabulsky later described Canfor sawmill. the fire as “tenacious”. The fire was first report“A belt burnt and a ed Friday evening, and spark got in between the was attended to again floor boards we had to wet early Saturday morning. it down [again and again] Fire Chief Leo Sabulsky until all the cinders are said the fire gone. It waslikely started n't a hot fire, when a belt was a very “They were what I itcool burnt out on fire that the mills call nuisance fires produced a planner. The but they were still little bit of fire occurred smoke and a dangerous.” between the little bit of floorboards flame but, of one of the not much of operations buildings. either.” “The first started at The Chetwynd Fire about 8 p.m. and both Department responded to were at the planner. They a similar minor incident at were what I would call Canfor last spring, when nuisance fires but, they another building had were still dangerous,” he caught fire. said. “They were in the According to Canfor planner beside a blower representative Barb Eddy, and we soaked it down speaking to the Chetwynd and then at about 6 am we Echo in April 2013, workhad to pull more and ers at the mill were able to more off the ceiling to extinguish this blaze knock it down.” before the fire department Sabulsky said there was engaged their equipment. nothing suspicious about During the winter the fire. months sawdust is less Canfor spokesperson flammable but still danChristine Kennedy said gerous, Canfor says. more work is being done Incidents no matter how to determine the exact small are always treated cause of the fire. with the utmost care for “The fire department the safety of the workers responded Friday night and the equipment.
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What problems new owners may face is yet to come Continued from page 8
LPES comes together for Phillipines relief
Ms. Cornies class holds up their goal thermometer to keep track of money raised for the Red Cross. Photo by Naomi Larsen
Students host bake sale for Red Cross
BY NAOMI LARSEN Chetwynd Echo Editor –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – When the 19 students in Ms. Cornies Grade 3/4 class at Little Prairie Elementary School learned about Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Phillippines on November 8 and has left more than 5,000 dead, they knew they had to do something to help. “We were doing an empathy project and our
question was how can we show empathy to others around the world,” Cornies said. “And we had just heard about the natural disaster in the Phillipines do we decided we could do a project to help them.” The class brainstormed and came up with the idea of the bake sale. But not any old bake sale. To continue incorporating learning and math skills, the chocolate chip muffins and the zucchini muffins were all made from scratch encouraging the use of measurements and fractions. “We have a goal of reaching $200,” she said. “If we exceed that, that’s great. We have $55 right now (as of Thursday) brought in by
students already.” Hailey Castle, Grade 3, said it makes her feel good to know she’s helping in some way. “They (the Phillipines) had a typhoon and it destroyed all their homes and people lost their families so we’re trying to raise money and send it to the Red Cross so they can get stuff and buy stuff for them. “To help makes me feel good inside and proud of myself. I never did this before.” Castle’s classmate Samuel Swain agreed. “It makes me feel like a superhero,” he said. Thursday’s bake sale raised $158. The school was planning a second sale this week.
families and their interests.” Electoral Area C Director Arthur Hadland says the concerns raised are a little over the top. “We're taking ourselves way too seriously here boys and girls,” he remarked. “People have not been subject to the mandatory building permit for the last 40 years. I don’t think there is really an issue there.” Hadland says, not only was the bylaw draconian, private activity often carries on without a permit once the banks have an independent auditor inspect the property. “I think that that was the end result of a democratic exercise. There was 700-plus people that showed up to those meetings and they were determined that they didn't want anymore interference in their lives and I really feel proud of the board for recognizing that and rescinding that bylaw.” PRRD chair Karen Goodings says what the
Itʼs not totally settled what the future will bring. GOODINGS
future will bring is not yet known. “It may result in a request from the public for some form of building inspection, maybe on a voluntary basis,” she said. “For the time being, we have no ability to inspect or assist with a request for this type of service.” Municipalities that have building inspection authority will continue to provide service within their boundaries. “What we heard at the 19 meetings we held was that the BC Building Code was the guide that all rural residents either meet or exceed in their
buildings. Those in attendance made it very clear that they would take the responsibility of any consequences that may come from the PRRD not providing building inspection.” However, when and if those houses go up for sale, what problems the new owners may face in getting fire and home insurance without a building permit – not to mention any problems that may exist with the structure of the house itself - is yet to bet determined. “It is not totally settled what the future will bring,” Goodings said.
Chetwynd man arrested in connection with stolen snowmobile
Chetwynd Echo staff –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – A 48-year old Chetwynd resident was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 Saturday evening after RCMP discovered
one of three stolen snowmobiles from the Revelstoke are in his possession. The 2014 Polaris RMK 800 snowmobile was seized and the man, who was not named, will be making his first court appearance in January.
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BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – For three days last week, students at Ecole Windrem Elementary took part in a unique program that introduced kids to three sports; tennis, golf and curling. Three British Columbia non-profit sport associations, Tennis BC, British Columbia Golf and Curl BC, created the cooperative multi-sport program SOAR, which stands for Sharing Our Activities and Resources. It is a free program for all students in elementary schools. SOAR is funded by viaSport, which coordinates province-wide to increase participation in sport and physical activity. The program has partnered with the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council to deliver a hands-on approach to introducing sport to school-aged children. “Windrem students and
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staff had a great time learning about golf, tennis and curling through the SOAR program,” principal Lauri Mason said. “Luckily in Chetwynd we have the facilities available for all three sports.” Teri Stewart, from Quesnel, is the coordinator for SOAR in northern British Columbia. She was in Chetwynd last week from Nov. 18-20 as lead instructor. “These sports are lifelong sports regardless of skill level and age. It's about teaching kids that playing competitively can still be fun,” she said. Stewart has been involved as a coach in various sports for over 15 years. She became an instructor with the SOAR program in the fall of 2013, after a three-day training session held at Red Bluff Lhatko Elementary School in Quesnel. “Learning a sport is something that stays with a child for a lifetime,” said Coralee Oakes, Minister of
Community, Sport and Cultural Development and resident of Quesnel. Oakes attended the same training session where Stewart received her certifi-
cation. “Just like riding a bike, learning to swing a golf club or throw a curling rock sticks with you. That focus on skill development for
lifelong benefit is what makes SOAR such a valuable program.” Oakes added that SOAR is a perfect fit for her government’s goal to encour-
age healthy, active lifestyles for all British Columbians. The sustainability of the program is helped significantly by the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council who has made available key funding that provides opportunities for SOAR to enter schools like Windrem. The in-class theory sessions coupled with participation in the sport introduce children to the experience and skills that they could use to make use of facilities in their community. Christina Matthews teaches French immersion grades 1, 2, and 3 at Ecole Windrem Elementary. “I really enjoyed the program and it was clear the students felt the same,” she said. “Most of the children never get to play nor see these activities. It was a great opportunity for students to learn these skills and games. A big thank you goes out to the SOAR program.”
CHETWYND ECHO STAFF –––––––––––––– BURNABY - A group of agencies with a mandate for public safety are joining together to provide information to help British Columbians stay safe in the backcountry during the upcoming winter season. Representatives from the BC Coroners Service, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Centre are highlighting the risks and stressing the need for proper planning, equipment, training and
monitoring of weather and snow conditions before venturing into the backcountry. "Research looking at coroners' statistics shows that an average of 10 persons die each year in B.C. while engaged in winter activities like skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling," says chief coroner Lisa Lapointe. "Another 15 or more persons die each year from hypothermia or exposure to cold. These are numbers we all need to work together to reduce." Peter Marshall, public
avalanche forecaster with the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC), notes there are some bright spots on the horizon. "There has been a steady decline in the number of avalanche fatalities over the past four years," Marshall said. "This is especially significant as the use of the winter backcountry has increased significantly during that period." Marshall says the goal of the CAC is to ensure that everyone going into mountainous backcountry carries essential safety gear and knows how to
use it, has taken basic safety training, and knows how to check bulletins for weather and avalanche risk before heading out. David Jones, warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada, notes that weather in B.C.'s backcountry can turn nasty fast. "Calm, clear weather can quickly deteriorate into blowing and drifting snow with driving winds and nearzero visibility," Jones said. "Those venturing into the back country need to 'know before they go' and check the forecasts specifi-
cally for backcountry areas, not just for the nearest large cities. " Grant Statham, mountain risk specialist for Parks Canada, stresses the need for checking avalanche terrain ratings along with the weather forecasts. The Mountain National Parks comprise 23,000 square kilometres of wilderness in the B.C. and western Alberta mountains, with Parks Canada providing avalanche terrain ratings for more than 350 specific backcountry tours and climbs.
Students from Mme. Matthews grades 1, 2 and 3 French immersion class pose for a picture after a game of dry-land curling as part of the SOAR (Sharing Our Activities and Resources) program at Windrem last week. The program is a hands-on approach to introducing school-aged children to sport. Photo by Mike Carter
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Chetwynd Giants double up on Dawson Creek
BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Chetwynd 3NV Midget Giants ended this past weekend with two victories after a home and home series versus their rivals, the Dawson Creek Midget Canucks. The Giants won the first game Friday night 5-3 and followed that up with a tense 2-1 victory in Dawson Creek on Sunday. Friday evening’s game was the Giant’s first regular season home game at the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre. As has been the norm for most games this season, both goalies shared duties as the rancheros of the rectangular reservoir. Reilley Elder-Cherry started the game, with teammate Brice Vossler coming in at the 8:50 mark of the second period. Five goals were scored in a first period that was jam packed with action. Liam Beattie added to his impressive goal totals so far this season with two goals, with Kain McMaster’s second of the season sandwiched in between. Dawson Creek added two goals late in the period from captain Jared Connelly and assistant Tom Dokken, ending the period down 3-2 to the Giants. Beattie completed another hat trick and Reign Walker added another for insurance to seal the win in the second. Dawson Creek scored
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Name: Reign Walker Position: Defence Number: 11 Height: 6’ Weight: 160lbs Favourite NHL Player: Lanny McDonald Favourite Food: Moose meat Fave sport other than hockey: snowboarding PreGame meal: Spaghetti
GAME ON!
Defenseman Reign Walker is this week’s Chetwynd 3NV Midget Giants player of the week. Walker had two goals and one assist this past weekend in a home-and-home series versus the Dawson Creek Midget Canucks. He now has 7 goals and 3 assists on the season in 14 games played.
Liam Beattie celebrates his hat trick goal versus the Dawson Creek Midget Canucks Friday Nov. 22 at the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre. Beattie’s Giants went on to win the game 5-3, and followed that up with a 2-1 victory against Dawson Photo by CHET-TV Creek to close out the home-and-home series.
late in the third and then pulled their goalie with two minutes left in regulation. At the :33 second mark they were granted a power play opportunity that they were unable to capitalize on. Chetwynd wins 5-3. Be sure to catch this game on CHET-TV this weekend with David Ashbaugh and Trevor McManus. It will be showing twice, on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Sunday’s game on Dawson Creek’s home ice was closer. The black and red managed to squeak out a second consecutive victory despite getting into penalty trouble early and often, ending the game with a total of 31 penalty
minutes. Goalie Brice Vossler broke the trend, and played the entire game. Chetwynd Echo player of the week Reign Walker potted his seventh of the season, and second of the weekend early in the first to give the Giants a 1-0 lead. Liam Beattie added another in the second. In the third, the Dawson Creek Midget Canucks made a run at tying it up when Sam Needham scored just after the half way mark of the period. Penalties forced Chetwynd to play shorthanded for the last four minutes of the game. Things went from bad to worse as a 5-on-4 turned
into a 5-on-3 power play for the Canucks in the last two minutes of the game. Pulling their goalie allowed for a 6-on-3 advantage but, the Giants managed to hold on after a stellar performance in net by Brice Vossler. Giants win 2-1. The Chetwynd 3NV Giants take to the road this weekend with three games scheduled for the Grande Prairie Knights Midget “A” tournament. On Nov. 29 they play Fairview at 6:30 p.m. Saturday is a double-header with games against Peace River at 7:45 a.m. and Yellowknife at 1:45 p.m. The playoff round and finals will be held Sunday.
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Adopt the Boulevard Trees
Anyone can adopt a Tree starting from Chetwynd Recreation Centre to the end of North and South Access Road. Adopting a tree, will cost $100.00 for the first year and $50.00 each additional year. Sponsored will be ‘North Pole Signage’ with the sponsor’s message. The sponsor can be a business, resident or in memory of a loved one. To register, contact the District Office at 401-4113.
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Residential & Business Light Up Contest
If you would like to participate in the Residential / Business Light Up Contest you can sign up in the following categories: residential & business. Judging will take place between December 1-11, 2013. The residential and business categories will be judged by the Chamber of Commerce and $250 will be awarded in each category. The Overall Mayor’s Choice in the Top business category will receive $500. Announcements for the winners will be at the Parade of Lights. To register contact the Chamber of Commerce at 250-788-3345.
Black Friday
Friday, November 29, 2013
$500 Shopping Spree, you spend a minimum of $20 (1 ballet for every $20 spent) for the grand prize. Friday, November 29th at the sponsored business you will find your ballet box. Shop Local Campaign is promoted through the Chamber of Commerce, for more information contact 250-788-3345.
OFFICIAL LIGHTING OF THE COMMUNITY WILL COMMENCE DECEMBER 1
Community Light Up
Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 6:00 pm
We will be asking everyone to Light Up at the same time, so set your watches and be ready to go. On December 12th the North Pole will be lit by Santa during the Parade of Lights.
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Wednesday, December 11 Santa Shuffle
The Santa Shuffle is a great opportunity for local joggers to put on a Santa Hat, wear reflective clothing for a nice / easy run to see the Christmas lights around a few local neighborhoods. Meet at the Rec Centre at 6:00pm. Hot beverages and treats to follow.
Thursday, December 12th Parade of Lights
Parade participants to meet at the District Office at 5:30pm. The Parade of Lights will start at 6:00pm ending with Santa at the North Pole downtown. We would like to see everyone participate in the Parade of Lights. To register your float, community group or display contact the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce 788-3345.
Thursday, December 12th Santa Comes to Town with his Reindeer
Santa and his Reindeer arrive and you will be able to see them in the parade and then visit with Santa and his reindeer. Location downtown ‘North Pole’. Fire pit, sleigh rides, hot chocolate and more.
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Thursday, December 12th Pictures with Santa
Santa will arrive to location following the parade at Pioneer Place. Photos are $5 and can be picked up at the Visitor Centre Wednesday December 18, 2012. (250-788-3345)
Thursday, December 12th
Many businesses that are participating in 20 Days of Christmas savings are keeping their regular business hours. Watch for special deals, Shop early and Shop local.
Friday,December20th
Skating with Santa
Join us for Christmas festivities on ice with Santa. There will be plenty of holiday activities for all ages including a large on ice slide. After skating warm up with a hot chocolate and a snack. A GREAT FAMILY EVENT! 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
REQUEST FOR PHOTOS
The District of Chetwynd is looking for photos of Chetwynd and surrounding area. If you have any photos taken in summer, winter, fall or spring (all seasons), and would like to submit them, please submit them to: Email: calliou@gochetwynd.com Mail: District of Chetwynd, Box 357 Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Or drop off at 5400 North Access Road. Office is open Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30pm Photos that are chosen will be used for marketing and put on District website www.gochetwynd.com in rotation.
20 Days of Christmas Savings
Look for the advertising that will be promoted from the sponsored businesses in the 20 Days of Christmas Savings. Shoppers will be able to take their receipt in proof of purchase to the Visitor Centre for the grand prize draw. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 250-788-3345.
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Little Giant Air Cadets . Mondays at 6:30pm at the Royal Canadian Legion. Ages 12-18. 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
Quinessential Quilt Guild meets every 3rd Monday at 7 pm at the Shared Ministry Church. Contact 250-788-2714
Baby’s Best Chance Pregnancy Outreach Program Drop in : Mondays 10am to Noon. Weekly Group Sessions Tuesdays 11 am1pm. 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
Chetwynd PUblic Libary and Farmer’s Market Christmas Market November 20 at the Chetwynd Public Library 4- 8 pm Muskoti Learning Centre Homework Club Mon-Thursday 3 - 4:30 pm
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First fruits of years of work celebrated last week
ered at the District office to celebrate the first fruits of years of work to bring on line the Chetwynd Community Forest. We waited impawith Merlin Nichols tiently for the Mounsey truck to arrive. He’s just ast week a group of 15 minutes out; now he’s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s five minutes away; there from the he is; yes, he’s turning at Community Forest the North Access Road. Partners (District of As the massive load is Chetwynd, West parked beside the District Moberly, and Saulteau office we all gather for First Nations), the the photo. Community Forest The beginning work that Board, and West Fraser culminated in this load of Mills (Contracted by the logs, and many more Board to manage the first loads of logs still to come, logging of the goes way back to the early Community Forest) gath- days of Evan Saugstad as
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Mayor of Chetwynd. It was his vision and his persistence and his working with Saulteau and West Moberly that saw the project past the early days when it would have been easier to not do anything and just let the status quo be what it wants to be. But the Partners persisted and now we are benefitting from the harvest of logs. The first harvest is the beetle kill pine that has a rapidly diminishing shelf life. These trees must be harvested within the next two to three years before they start to blow down and are overtaken by rot and check. Financially to
the partners, this means that the revenues from the first few years will be much higher than revenues in subsequent years. It also means that the partners must not be seduced by a false picture of the capacity of the Community Forest. The revenues from the first harvest of beetle kill will have to be stretched over many years to finance the operations of the Community Forest. Once the Board has a clear picture of the cost of operating the Community Forest for the next couple of decades, it can determine how much revenue can be
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disbursed to the Partners for the purposes intended in the Community Forest proposal. I know the Board will be reporting from time to time on progress in the harvesting processes, but I will touch very briefly on some of the activity that has been going on over the last few months. Apparently we just can’t head out into the bush with a chain saw and start buzzing off the trees. There’s a government out there in the mists and governments make rules with teeth. Archaeological studies have to confirm that there are no sensitive sites
in the proposed cut blocks. Cut blocks have to be laid out and mapped. Roads have to be built and, if prior rights intervene, satisfactory negotiations have to be completed. West Fraser Mills has been very busy on our behalf and, as a representative of one of the Partners, I confess that I am thankful to see the experts involved for us. Disclaimer: The preceding is the opinion of Mayor Merlin Nichols and may or may not reflect the views and/or wishes of council.
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Boon duo win award from Wilderness Committee
ENERGETICCITY.CA –––––––––––––– HUDSON’S HOPE – Peace Region residents and anti-Site C activists Ken and Arlene Boon have been given an award by the Wilderness Committee for their efforts in the fight against the proposed dam on the Peace River. The local farmers have been recognized with the 2013 Eugene Rogers Environment Award, which is given annually to people who have made an “outstanding contribution to environmental protection in British Columbia”. It comes with a $1,000 prize. The Boons own Bear Flats Farm, and have been at the forefront of several protests against plans to dam the river both recently and 30 years ago. National Campaign Director at the Wilderness Committee Joe Foy says he commends their dedication to protecting their own farm and the
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rest of the land that would be flooded. “Ken and Arlene are family farmers who have stepped up to become passionate spokespeople for the beauty and abundance of the Peace RiverValley, and about the need to protect it by stopping the proposed Site C Dam,” he says. The pair were unable to attend today’s AGM to accept their award, but say they were honoured to receive it. “We appreciate the work the Wilderness Committee does for various causes such as fighting the proposed Site C dam, and hope this award can help bring public awareness to this issue,” says Ken Boon. “Arlene and I plan to put the cheque to good use in the battle to stop Site C once and for all.” Charles Wilkinson, director of the documentary Peace Out, accepted the award on their behalf.
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LOCAL NEWS BY MIKE CARTER Chetwynd Echo Reporter –––––––––––––– CHETWYND – The Chetwynd Public Library’s Young at Heart seniors group is putting together a Christmas supper that has many 55-plus residents buzzing with excitement. The party takes place Dec. 9 from 12 - 2p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. There are only 100 tickets available for the event at a cost of $5 a piece. They are going quick. As of Tuesday afternoon, over half of the tickets had been sold. The event will include a
reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and a round dance performed by the preschoolers at the Tansi Friendship Centre’s Kici-Awasimsak Child and Development Family Centre. And, of course a full Christmas dinner will be served. Local musician Dale Crocker will also be present to lead the group in some Christmas Carols. Crocker is Originally from St. John's, Newfoundland. She began playing music as a teenager in Iqaluit and Yellowknife, where she performed at the first Folk on the Rocks music festival in 1980. She is now a regu-
lar fixture at the Chetwynd Coffeehouses held once a month from October to April. Julie Shaw, Healthy Communities Coordinator with the District of Chetwynd had a hand in the organization of the event. She says the event was made possible thanks to the generous donations of several businesses and community organizations. Buckley Mechanical and R and B paints donated $100 each, while the Pine Valley Seniors Association and the Tansi Friendship Centre each gave $200. Super-Valu donated the Turkeys, the community garden donated potatoes
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and the IGA donated dinner rolls. The Young at Heart program has been run at the library for three years. As Jocelyn Disher explains, this year the group decided to do something different. “We are doing a seniors outreach program,” she said. “We got together and once a month we host the Young at Heart group with the seniors providers in town - the legion, the Rec Centre, Surerus place, Pine Valley Seniors association and Little Prairie Haven. Whoever is hosting is responsible for providing the entertainment and the snacks.” The group splits its time between recreational and entertainment activity themed meetings and educational opportunities. This past Monday, the group meet at Surerus place for a light meal and a sing along, while last month was focused on educating seniors about telemarketing fraud. “We had Louise Knox from the Victim Services come in and she did a little talk about internet safety and phone scams and how they prey on seniors,” Disher said.
Members of the 55-plus Young at Heart group take part in a sing along at Surerus Place Nov. 25. Dec. 9 marks the first Christmas dinner for the group at the Royal Canadian Legion, 12-2 p.m. The group hopes the event will carry enough momentum to begin being held on an annual basis. Photo submitted
The group has also brought in bank managers to teach seniors how to budget on a fixed income, and before that, a dietician to show them how to prepare small meals for one or two.
The Christmas dinner idea is an extension of the Young at Heart regular meetings. It is an idea that the group hopes will carry forward enough momentum to be held again next year.
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DISTRICT OF CHETWYND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act RSBC 1996, the Council of the District of Chetwynd gives notice that all persons who believe their interest to be affected by the provisions contained in the “District of Chetwynd Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 990, 2013 (Shannon East/West 42 Avenue NE)” shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing scheduled for the below noted date and place:
Date: December 2, 2013 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, District Office
Bylaw No. 990, 2013 proposes to amend the District of Chetwynd Zoning Bylaw No. 932, 2010 by rezoning Lot A, Plan PGP 39163, District Lot 2092, Peace River District and a portion of District Lot 2091, Peace River District from Rural 2 (RU2) to Light Industrial (M1). The purpose of the rezoning is for future light industrial development.
Property owners who believe their interest in property may be affected by the proposed amendment bylaw may view the bylaw and all other written information pertaining to this matter in detail at the District of Chetwynd Office located at 5400 North Access Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding statutory holidays. Any inquiries should be referred to the District of Chetwynd, Telephone: 250-401-4100, Fax: 250-401-4101, Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com or by mail to P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0. Dated this 22nd day of November, 2013. Carol Newsom, Director of Corporate Administration.
For the second year in a row, in lieu of birthday gifts 6-year-old Aayla Larsen has requested her friends and family make donations to charity instead. This year she asked that guests to her party bring food and money to be donated to Chetwynd’s On Our Way Home Animal Rescue. Here, Larsen gives OOWH president Alyssa Bond her donations including $30. (There’s more coming in the mail!) Last year Larsen donated more than $75 - which was matched four times by corporate sponsors - to Plan Canada’s Because I am a Girl. Her donations were used fund a fresh water well and provide literacy training. She’s already talking about next year’s donation. Photo by her proud mom, Naomi Larsen
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