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FSJ Energy Expo Continued from Front. technicians and environmental technicians, trying to get potential employees and suppliers ready in Aboriginal and non Aboriginal communities. “We’re trying to prepare them, pre-qualify them to meet Enbridge specific regulations,” said Dyk. Local M.L.A. Pat Pimm was also in attendance, and gave a speech on Thursday morning for exhibitors and sponsors at a breakfast event with M.P. Bob Zimmer, who participated via Skype. They discussed where things are with the oil and gas industry and with L.N.G. developments (liquefied natural gas). “There is a lot of companies that are very close to making investment decisions, our government is very close, they’ve been working hard with industry to get our tax regime and tax structure in place and right,” he said in an interview with the Northeast News. “Something that’s going to work for the province, something that’s going to work for industry, something that’s going to work for communities, and First Nations communities, we have to work all those factors together, something that’s going to work for the environment, so we’re certainly looking at putting all that package together and making it right, and I think we’re getting very close to that.” There are 13 different proponents that are looking at some form of L.N.G. in the province right now, most of those being in the Kitimat and Prince Rupert area.
“We’re still on track,” said Pimm. “We think there will be a couple of major facilities that are still in line for the 2018 time frame.” When those final investment decisions are made, possibly as soon as late 2014 and early 2015, the building of L.N.G. facilities will be underway. But developing the infrastructure to support the population boom here in the Peace River region is also a big part of the equation, something Pimm and Zimmer also discussed at the Energy Expo breakfast. “As the need grows, we’re going to see more revenues coming in to this region. And I think once, if we get the taxation structure proper, then you can actually have a pretty strong case for putting some of that revenue back into the region that needs it so badly,” Pimm said. Among the expo attendees, about 1,000 in number, were students from Northern Lights College looking for future work opportunities. While the turnout was good, some exhibitors were dismayed that not many producers showed up, making it tough for local businesses to make those valuable connections. “We have Progress here, which is nice to see, C.N.R.L. [Canadian Natural Resources Limited] is here as well, but it would have been nice to see some of the other big players . . . [and] some of the other up and comings, it would have been nice to see their presence here too,” said Nathan Troyer, branch manager at Troyer, which deals in fluid logistics and is the only certified and licensed natural gas liquids transloading company in B.C. Shell Canada also made an appearance on Thursday, as they had a big team in town from Calgary. “A lot of people don’t understand what technology is
out there today, until they come out to these shows and see it,” said Dave Turchanski, president and owner of Energy Services B.C. “Going forward, as far as getting them out here is concerned, we’ll have to come up with a game plan to get more producers on board with us,” he said. One of the objects of the expo was to encourage networking, connecting those big players in the industry to the service sector, where businesses could showcase their products and specialties.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott The rig setup outside the Energy Expo at the Fort St. John Curling Club.
JOHN HARVEY WILES 1931 – 2014
Harvey Wiles was born May 16th, 1931 on the original Wiles homestead near Taylor, BC. He was the eldest of three children of Hart and Louise Wiles. Harvey attended Taylor School by horseback in the summer and dog toboggan through the winter months. He graduated from North Peace High School while working at the Co-op Hardware Store. Harvey had an incredible work ethic that was ingrained from an early age. After three years at the Co-op, he came home to farm the homestead in 1950 and did so for the next 64 years. July 16th 1950, Harvey married Phylis Wood; their son, Brad was born in 1951 and daughter, Marion in 1953. Harvey and Phylis grew grain and raised pigs with a few head of cattle in the beginning. As the grain prices shrunk the cow herd increased. The herd started with dual purpose shorthorns. Milk and eggs were sold to the workers at Taylor when the plant was being built in the late 50s. Angus started showing up in the herd and soon Harvey was showing an interest in the exotic Simmentals. The first purebred herd was Harvey’s Simmentals…and by 1976 the purebred Black Angus herd was on the scene. There were many friendly “discussions” about the merits of Simmental versus Angus. The years passed quickly with calving, branding, cows to pasture, haying, roundup and auction. Year-end saw time for taking in the Canadian rodeo finals and Northlands Farmfair in Edmonton. Harvey enjoyed playing hockey and for many years was a goal judge for the Flyers. He and Phylis hunted, camped and enjoyed local rodeos. Family ball games were always great fun. Harvey’s appreciation and involvement in sport was passed down thru the generations. During his years of ranching Harvey served on the Co-op Board and President of Cecil Lake Community Pasture Association. The North Peace Cattlemen and BC Angus Association recognized Harvey and Phylis’ dedication and commitment to the cattle industry. Also from 1978 to 1987, they sponsored I.A.E.A trainees. Sometimes a tough exterior was portrayed but the sparkling blue eyes could swell with crocodile tears and give way to a soft heart, especially when the younger generations were involved. Family was important to Harvey making his 2 children, 6 grandchildren, and 10 great- grandchildren always feel special. This love of family was especially evident on cattle drives, 4-H events, hockey, ball, and other sporting events. Harvey was an enthusiastic sports fan that always made his kids and grandkids feel proud that he was present. Harvey’s sense of humor and quick wit were never in short supply. He was a master tease and good jokes were shared with all. A recent conversation with Robert on the yearling bulls that had been picked for this summer’s breeding: Harvey said one of the young bulls had gotten into a pen, unnoticed, with a few hot cows. Robert replied you are selling me a 2nd hand bull Harvey assured Robert it wasn’t second hand; rather it was a proven bull.
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April 10/14, was the last trip to the DC auction mart, about 3 hours into the sale he closed his eyes for a few minutes, upon opening them he looked at Marion in disgust and said “turn that noise down!” She told him that Shawn, the auctioneer probably wouldn’t listen to her, his eyes twinkled and he chuckled. As a last request Harvey’s wish was to thank family, friends, and acquaintances who have contributed in so many ways over the decades of his life. He wanted everyone to know how much better his life was for it. Predeceased by Parents: Hart + Louise Wiles, Brother: Doug Wiles, and Son-in-Law: Neil Thompson. Lovingly Remembered By: Partner and Wife of 63 years: Phylis; Sister: Ethelann (Melvin) Stewart; Son: Brad (Marilyn) + Daughter: Marion (Robert) Rhode; Grandchildren: Amber (Tom) Ditner, Kirk (Trina) Thompson, Brooke (Adam) Kishkan, Ashley (Chad) Meier, Morgan (Darren) Keith, Kate (Mark) McKitrick; Great-grandchildren: Kasey, Trayton, Ross, Kinsley, Olivia, Senya, Brynn & Maclean, Lauren, Evie; as well as numerous nieces & nephews. Extensions to the family include Robbie Alexander and family and Ingvar Jensen and family, always there when needed.
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