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D.C. library group celebrates 30-year frienship JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Dawson Creek Public Library can be described as active. Every day staff share their passion for books with new and experienced readers alike. Programs and other special events are often also held for the enjoyment of the community. For the last 30 years, the Friends of the Library have been working behind the scenes to help provide the ‘little extras’ that the community enjoys. On June 14, residents are welcome to help celebrate their accomplishments with an anniversary event at 2p.m. at the library– where else? Through the sale of old and donated books at the library and at the airport, the Friends of the Library are able to purchase materials that would likely never have been able to be squeezed into the library’s budget. “We just do the things that the library needs, but are not on the regular budget,” said Nan Clare, one of the six charter members of the group. “The nice things, the extra special things, the rug for the children, the carousels with the books on them, those were donated by the Friends of the Library. The murals, we didn’t paint them, but we helped with the money for them and bought the supplies,” she said. In the past, they have purchased the Library’s sign, an outside bench, a dishwasher, fridge, couch, microphones, lego, blinds, and have reupholstered the furniture, twice. They also often buy decorations for the Library’s Christmas tree, help decorate, help pay for guest speakers and
help serve during the annual Alzheimer Tea and monthly teas. “I think that the library is better, because the Friends have bought prettier things,” said Clare. Previously, the group has also found hosting large book sales to be a successful fundraiser for their cause. Clare said that they haven’t hosted a book sale in a couple of years, but hope to do so in the near future. The group also sells a book called Ann’s Letter, that was written by the library’s first librarian Marjorie Coutts, as a means of fundraising. “I think that the library is one of the most important things, because even Photo Credit Jill Earl if you haven’t had as much education, you can go and A new logo will be unveiled during June 14’s celebration. get information, or you can go for recreation or anything The new logo will replace the current one (pictured). that you would like to do, you can find at the library,” Clare said, on why she has remained a member for so many years. Clare notes that there was another Friends of the Library group created previous to their group forming, but that the other group only volunteered to support the small staff at the time. During their celebration on June 14, the Friends will unveil a new logo, and offer entertainment by Rachel Peachey, kids crafts and Photo Credit Jill Earl the opportunity to win door The Dawson Creek Friends of the Library paid for the Library’s sign. prizes.
Anything that you would like to do, you can find at the library.
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 facility, 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. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an environmental assessment certificate, which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) invites the public to attend Open Houses at the following locations. All open houses will be held between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 16 – Terrace Open House Best Western Plus Terrace, Skeena Ballroom 4553 Greig Avenue, Terrace
June 17 – Port Edward Open House Community Centre 770 Pacific Avenue, Port Edward June 18 – Hazelton Open House New Hazelton Elementary School 3275 Bowser Street, New Hazelton
EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: •
By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca
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By Mail: Nathan Braun Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1
June 19 – Smithers Open House Hudson’s Bay Lodge, Ferguson Room 3251 Highway 16 East, Smithers June 23 – Hudson’s Hope Open House Community Hall 10310 Kyllo Street, Hudson’s Hope June 24 – Mackenzie Open House St. Peter’s Church Hall 599 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie June 25 – Fort St. James Open House Music Maker’s Hall 255 2nd Avenue East, Fort St. James There are 45 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. The comment period will begin on May 26, 2014 and end on July 10, 2014. All comments received during this comment period will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments on the Application for an environmental assessment certificate is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process.
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By Fax: Fax: 250.387.0230
An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov. bc.ca. Paper copies of the Application are available for viewing at public libraries in Prince Rupert, Granisle, Hazelton and Fort St. James, as well as TransCanada offices: •
#1300, 10504 – 100 Ave., Fort St. John
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#201, 760 Kinsmen Place, Prince George
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#630, 609 Granville Street, Vancouver
Digital copies are available at libraries in Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Prince George, Stewart and Terrace. For community members interested in paper copies libraries will redirect you to other resources.
Park Boundary Adjustment Application Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. is preparing a Park Boundary Adjustment application for Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a, the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. As part of this process, BC Parks requires Prince Rupert Gas Transmission to undertake public consultation, including open houses. A distance of 12.1 kilometres of the proposed natural gas transmission line is proposed to follow Highway 113 through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. An adjustment to the park boundary will be required if the project is to proceed along the proposed route. As part of the open houses, information on the proposed boundary adjustment will be available. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input to inform Prince Rupert Gas Transmission’s Application to BC Parks. A summary of the application is available for viewing at www.princerupertgas.com. Public comments on the proposed boundary adjustment should be submitted to Prince Rupert Gas Transmission via an online form at www.princerupertgas.com. Comments will be accepted between May 26 to July 10. Prince Rupert Gas Transmission will provide a summary of comments to BC Parks.
NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to EAO website.
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