Co-op Mercer Hall was the place to be last week as Lakeview Credit Union celebrated 80 years of serving the South Peace and area. On hand during the big Thursday birthday celebration were CEO Lori Archibald and board chair John Kurjata anniouncing a new matching fundraiser for Step Up N’ Ride with organization rep Brenda Kreutzer. BROWN
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The top female under-18 hockey players in the country will be headed to Mile Zero this November.
Hockey Canada announced the 2023 National Women’s Under-18 Championship is headed to Dawson Creek from November 5 to 11. Eight teams will represent their home provinces/regions and will be facing off in Dawson Creek and
the week will be an opportunity for Hockey Canada’s scouting staff to evaluate players from across Canada.
“We have established a great relationship with Dawson Creek, and we are thrilled to be heading back to the city with the 2023 National Women’s Under 18 Championship,” said Dean McIntosh, Vice-President, Strategic Partnerships & Community Impact with Hockey Canada.
The relationship began in 2009
when the City of Dawson Creek hosted Canada’s Women’s Olympic Team’s summer camp leading up to the 2010 Olympics, and with the 2012 National Women’s Under-18 Championship, the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in 2015 and 2017, the 2019 World Junior A Challenge, and once again, the National Women’s Under-18 Championship. editor@dcdn.ca
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Northern Health officials note there has been an increase in overdoses in Dawson Creek linked to a bright orange/red powder as well as a blue substance sold as crystal meth. The Health Authority is warning of possibly other coloured substances causing sudden overdoses, and requiring hospitalization and lengthy monitoring.
“Please take care, drugs move throughout the north,” say officials Tuesday afternoon.
For your safety Northern Health reminds users:
Get overdose prevention, recognition, and response training; carry naloxone
Try not to use alone. Make a plan and tell a buddy who can call for help if needed
If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app available free on the app store or on Toward the Heart website (https:// towardtheheart.com)
Know your tolerance. If you are sick or had a time of abstinence or reduced use, use much less
When possible, avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol
Test a small amount first, start low and go slow
Use in an Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) if possible
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A Sexsmith animal cruelty complaint has led RCMP to open an investigation.
Early morning on July 25, police attended and found someone caused an inhumane death to a dog - and believe it was a targeted event.
RCMP do not believe there is
a threat to other animals in the community and ask anyone with information on this case to contact the detachment.
If you have any information on the matter - call 780-830-5700 or Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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LVCU’s 80the saw chair John Kurjata hand out the cupcakes, while former board of director Joe Judge, inset, catches some history. BROWN
The Northern Lights College Foundation has requested financial support from the Peace River Regional District in the amount of $5,000.
The funds would be used to support the 2023 NLC intercollegiate rodeo, which runs this fall from September 30 to October 1. It’s the second year the event has been held, and will take place at the Lakota Agriplex in Dawson Creek.
The PRRD has previously supported the rodeo, authorizing fair share grant funding for $5,000 from Electoral Area D and $2,500 from Electoral Area E for a total of 7,500. According PRRD agendas, the rodeo cost $124,885.87 to host.
The foundation is a registered non-profit society and the PRRD has also helped the college by funding healthcare scholarship programs. The grant request is expected to be discussed and voted on by PRRD directors this week at their August 3 Rural Budgets Administration Committee meeting.
Tom Summer, Alaska Highway News, Local Journalism Initiative. Have a story idea or opinion? Email tsummer@ahnfsj.ca
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things paleontology, perfect for those on the #dinotrail.
The action starts with their multimillion dollar upgraded Gaia Hall right out of the gate - showcasing the science and sustainability of aquaponics is what it’s all about.
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The Exploration Place in Prince George is one of the highlights on a #dinotrail road trip, for its palaeontology collection and living descendants of the dinosaurs! #dinotrail
Prince George, BC - Looking to set your crew up for adventures through the many portals of time? Set them loose in The Exploration Place in Prince George.
Like Dr. Henry Jones (from the Indiana Jones movie franchise) says in his older years – get out of the library and into the field to learn – but you don’t need a time machine like Marty McFly or HG Wells at The Exploration Place. This Northern BC attraction has an entire hall dedicated to all
Faced at entry with a wall of ancient forest, you look around and realize you are not alone in this strange landscape. A world of remnants of prehistoric ocean life, as reptilian creatures lurk in the underbrush.
Trace a trail of giant footprints leading you to enormous, armoured giants that once ruled these lands.
Exploration Place’s Assistant curator Chad Hellenius says the foyer area alone traces British Columbia’s ancient past from 565 million down to a mere 66 million years ago. Talk about a new leaf.
“It lets our visitors know that plant and foliage recovery is important.”
Trace time from when the planet and British Columbia was covered in water, to greenery, to sea life, to eventually, life on land.
The touch and feel, interactive
and hands-on nature of The Exploration Place allows visitors to experience things first-hand, he says.
Slide out from underneath a mammoth skeleton, get your hands dirty with all kinds of touch and feel, interactive, science to excite the mind.
“It’s that tactile ability to grab hold of these items that our visitors love,” says Hellenius.
More recent histories are there to be explored, and discovered, deepening understanding and knowledge.
“Sturgeon are a connection to this ancient past – they are truly living fossils,” explains Hellenius.
With Prince George located on the unceded ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, the facility’s Hodul’eh-a: A Place of Learning brings together the streams of knowledge, quite literally.
The word Lheidli means “where the two rivers flow together” and T’enneh means “the People”
Long lost maps on the floor, and a priceless ceremonial headdress are on majestic display. Treasures.
Did you know lands of central British Columbia is divided into keyohs by the traditional property laws of the Dakelh (the Dene people of the central interior of British Columbia). True story. History.
Keyohs are not be confused with “Indian Bands,” also known as First Nations, a form of government created by colonial governments.
This exhibit showcases a 200-year-old human hair headdress on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum. This regalia was worn on ceremonial occasions by
the Keyohwhudachun (chiefs) of the Maiyoo Keyoh.
Thursdays are absolute hits at The Exploration Place – as are feeding times – for the animals. Visitors can catch a 10:30am daily animal ambassador feeding, as well as daily 2:30pm meet the keeper or a 4:30pm feed the blackbilled magpie times.
If you are looking to feed your crew after a day of exploration and adventure through time – set them down in the Origins Kitchen where you can engage the taste buds more than everywhere else in The Exploration Place. Milkshakes are their speciality along with tons of menu options should a diet of straight up ice cream not work you.
Prince George’s The Exploration Place is open every day from 9 to 5pm and Thursday’s till 8pm.
The attraction is located in downtown Prince George and is an approximate four-hour drive from Tumbler Ridge, or about five and a half hours from Wembley Alberta, home to the Philip J. Currie Museum.
This summer, join ZenSeekers as we travel across Northern Alberta and Northern BC to link together paleontology experiences. Start or end in Prince George (home to The Exploration Place), take this Trackway Tour in Tumbler Ridge, camp in Wembley Alberta to experience the Philip J. Currie Museum and go virtual in Grande Cache with their VR dinosaur track experience.
We’ve made it easy for you to do it all, just visit #DINOTRAIL
Let us know what you uncover, use the hashtag #dinotrail so we might be able to feature you.
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The Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations have begun heat mapping this week, to better understand local weather patterns. They’ve also partnered with the District of Chetwynd for the initiative.
They added that the sensors have not been placed anywhere near private residences and culturally or ecologically sensitive areas.
$60,000 in grant funding was secured in June for the project, utilizing funding from the Union of BC Municipalities under their Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. The fund was created to better understand and mitigate the impacts of climate change, with previous intakes in 2022 and 2021.
In 2021, BC experienced a heat dome, with temperatures spiking to record high levels across the province, a threat to many communities. The BC Coroners Service confirmed there were 691 heat-related deaths during the dome.
BC is also experiencing one of the worst wildfire seasons on record, with severe drought. About 400 fires are actively burning across the province. July is also being globally considered as the hottest month on Earth in 120,000 years, according to climate scientists.
Tom Summer, Alaska Highway News, Local Journalism Initiative. Have a story idea or opinion? Email tsummer@ahnfsj.ca
A pair of provincial ministers have weighed in after countervailing and antidumping duties have been applied to Canada’s softwood lumber exports to the United States:
Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, and Jagrup Brar, Minister of State for Trade, have issued the following joint statement in response to the US Department of Commerce’s final determination in its fourth administrative review regarding countervailing and antidumping duties applied to Canada’s softwood lumber exports.
“We strongly disagree with the United States Department of Commerce’s claims. The federal and BC governments have been
clear and adamant from the outset: duties on BC and Canadian softwood lumber exports to the US are unjustified,” they said in a Thursday statement.
“British Columbia’s 52,000 hard-working forest industry workers deserve better than these unwarranted barriers to their prosperity, and we will continue to fight against these duties.”
The pair added US duties are hurting people on both sides of the shared border, increasing material costs for Americans and creating uncertainty for forestry professionals and communities in BC, and Canada.
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Join Stan Fraser each Monday morning for a walk and talk throughout the month of August.
Starting at Nawican Youth Centre each Monday, each week will see Fraser explore a new area of the city. Ages 12 plus are welcome.
Topics of conversation with Fraser will include but are not limited to identifying traditional medicine, cultural teachings, mental health and more.
For more information call 250784-0061. editor@dcdn.ca
Your remember - the heroes in a half shell who were technically Daredevil spin-offs. They were the next boys toy craze after Transformers.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have written the best turtles film of the bunch - clearly with the eyes for sequels.
The boys behind The Boys keep it PG 13 here - and the story is the one we all know.
The voice of Splinter is Miyagiperfect casting.
The injokes are aplenty here - as they are in Barbie, and the Spiderverse.
Grab some pizza and join the Ninja Turtles in the Creek this week.
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During Exhibition week – kids interested in taking part in the annual Kiwanis Kids parade will assemble at the Memorial Arena on August 10 at 4:30pm. Judging will take place at 5pm before making way for the big show and parade at 5:30pm.
Best float and bike, best costume, and best pet awards will be up for grabs. Ages are 6 and
under, 7 to , and 10 years old plus. The parade will proceed up 11th St, hanging right on 102 Ave., turning back south at the Mile Zero flags, south on 10th St. before handing right on 105th and back to the Memorial.
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There will be a new parade route for the 2023 fall fair parade – to help avoid crossing 8th Street.
Rotary Club of Dawson Creek’s Joe Judge was on hand at city hall last month – proposing a new route for the fall fair parade.
Judge and more noted the key issue – avoiding crossing the highway – 8th Street.
Traditionally starting at the DC Co-op – the proposal this year will see the parade begin between the Library and O’Brien school. It will then work its way through the downtown core, including passing city hall before heading south at the Mile Zero Flags on 10th Street, making
its way south to the Library, across the Dawson Creek to NLC for the parade’s traditional conclusion.
“There are some really good pros to move to this location,” said Judge about the larger muster/gathering area between O’Brien School and the DC Public Library.
The less congested nature compared to gathering along 8th Street - a provincial highway - was also noted.
Council noted letting the public know about the change will be key.
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PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Saturday/month, 1:30pm, NAR Park in the small annex. Getting started on family tree research, need help? Come learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists. New members welcome. For more info call Lynn: 250-7824058, Anne: 250-7827137. peacecountryroots.ca
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780-832-8216
2015
Art & Collectibles
Complete Set of 1978
Ford Factory F150F350 Service Manuals.
A1 condition. Asking $250 Firm. 250-7855321
2025 Bicycles
For Sale: Huffy Mountain Bike. Steel Frame, 27in Wheels. Call 250789-3778
1105 Obituaries
Lorraine Hunder (Dolores Lorraine Born) was born on June 28, 1937, in Winkler Manitoba. She was the oldest of the six children of William and Agatha Born. She grew up in Manitoba where she often moved from one small community to another because her father taught in rural schools. She moved to Baytree, Alberta in January of 1957 and then to Dawson Creek in 1970. She married Fred in 1979 and remained in Dawson Creek until 2013 when she moved to Tache care home in Winnipeg, Manitoba to be closer to her siblings.
Lorraine worked as a homemaker and housekeeper until she moved in with Fred. The happiest days of her life were when they spent time camping and fishing at the lakes around Dawson Creek and area. She loved to knit and crochet, so the grandkids were always supplied with slippers and mittens. She also spent many hours writing letters to family and friends.
Lorraine is survived by her sisters Pearl (Henry) Dueck, Gerry Born, Denise Blackwell, Lorna (Art) Kehler, nieces and nephews and their families. Her stepson Leonard Hunder, stepdaughters Carol (Ken) Berg, Susan (Rick) Haugen, Dianne (Daryle) Duncan and their families.
She was predeceased by her husband Fred Hunder; stepson James Hunder; parents, William (Bill) and Agatha Born; brother Jim Born, 2 brothers in-law Frank Orr and Sam Blackwell, and an infant brother Lorne.
A Graveside Service for Lorraine was held at the Dawson Creek City Cemetery, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm. Father Vener Sabacan officiated.
Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium
2026 Books, Coins, Stamps
Todd’s Coins: Buying gold, silver & coins
250-864-3521
2060
For Sale -
Miscellaneous
Browning Gore-Tex Trapshooter’s Jacket XL, VG condition
Woods Game-bird Jacket XL, VG condition 250-785-4636
2145 Wanted to Buy 2011 Diesel Dodge RAM 3500 automatic-4-Door for parts. (wiring-harness must be intact & functional) 250-789-3350
Looking for a Moveable Modular/ Home/House/ Cabin to buy.
Call 778-838-1055
2210 Haying Equipment
New Holland BR780 Round Baler for Sale. Asking $18,000. Call Greg at 780-512-1207 or 780-538-9115
2215 Heavy Equipment
For sale: D7-17A Cat. Call for more info. 250-772-5407
3520
Horses & Tack
Wanted: large round horse hay bales within 45 minutes of Pouce Coupe, 250-786-5860 or Wonowon@shaw.ca
3521
3521 Saddles & Tack
Western Saddle for Sale. Also have Boots, Cinches, Bridle and Halter. Call 250-7893778
3535 Livestock
Custom Built Livestock Shelters, Windbreak Panels and Rig Mats
Built to Order.
Delivery Options. 780-518-7469
4025
Saddles & Tack
WANTED: Used Horseshoes. Call Ron at 780-774-2017
NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY
Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City of Dawson Creek intends to dispose of the vacant property located at 64 Vic Turner Airport Road. The proposed purchaser is DC Aircraft, 1525 - 113 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2Z4, in consideration of $38,600 plus all taxes and fees associated with sale, plus the condition that the City is provided with the right of first refusal. Questions regarding this notice can be directed to the Administration Department, at admin@dawsoncreek.ca or 250-784-3660.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS
TAKE NOTICE that a Public Consultation and a Public Hearing will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Dawson Creek, B.C. on Monday, August 14, 2023. Any member of the public who feel they may be affected by the proposed changes to Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 4373, 2018 and/or Zoning Bylaw No. 4450, 2020 may comment at that time or may submit comments in writing to admin@dawsoncreek.ca for inclusion on the Public Consultation/Public Hearing agenda by noon on Friday, August 4, 2023.
OCP Amendment (23-03) Bylaw 4565, 2023 and Zoning Amendment (23-03) Bylaw 4566, 2023 proposes to re-designate the property shown as outlined in bold and crosshatched on the map below from Light Industrial to Downtown Mixed Land Use and to re-zone the property from M-1 Light Industrial to C-2 General Commercial.
TAKE NOTICE that the City of Dawson Creek intends to dispose of the following lands at the 2023 Assessed Value or posted price as noted:
TAKE NOTICE that the City of Dawson Creek intends to dispose of the following lands at the 2022 Assessed Value or posted price as noted:
Anyone interested in acquiring any or all of the Lands may submit a proposal in writing to the Corporate Officer, 10105 – 12A Street, P.O. Box 150, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G4. Information concerning the Lands may also be obtained by contacting the Corporate Officer, Brenda Ginter at 250-784-3614 or bginter@dawsoncreek.ca This is not an invitation to tender or a request for proposals. The City of Dawson Creek may accept or reject any or all proposals submitted in response to this notice.
Brenda Ginter, Corporate
Anyone interested in acquiring any or all of the Lands may submit a proposal in writing to the Corporate Officer, 10105 – 12A Street, P.O. Box 150, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G4. Information concerning the Lands may also be obtained by contacting the Corporate Officer, Brenda Ginter at 250-784-3614 or bginter@dawsoncreek.ca. This is not an invitation to tender or a request for proposals. The City of Dawson Creek may accept or reject any or all proposals submitted in response to this notice.
Officer
A copy of the proposed OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT (23-03) BYLAW NO. 4565, 2023 and ZONING AMENDMENT (23-03) BYLAW NO. 4566, 2023 may be seen between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays at City Hall, 10105 - 12A Street, Dawson Creek, BC. Questions may be directed to the Development Services Manager at 250-784-3654.
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9140 Collectibles & Classic Cars
2004 Chev Cavalier 2-Door, Z-type 123,000 kms. runs Good. Alberta Registered. $2900. 250786-0409
9160
Trucks & Vans
WANTED: 2011 DieselDodge-RAM 3500 automatic-4-Door for parts. (wiring-harness must be intact & functional) 250-789-3350
9160 Trucks & Vans
1983 Ford 6.9-Litre diesel 4WD, Fixerupper or for parts truck 90,000 km, $1000 OBO 250-7893778
9220 RVs/Campers/ Trailers
Travelaire 5th Wheel RV 26’ in excellent condition. Top line with many extras.
$7,000. 250-719-9272
27.5ft Starcraft 5th Wheel, 2 Slide-outs, Fireplace, used very little $28,500, Call 250-261-4586
23ft Jay Flight 5th
Wheel Trailer for Sale. Excellent condition. Everything works.
$6,000 o.b.o. 250263-1901
2011 Chev/Silverado2500, low mileage w/2008 Jayco Eagle Lite 305RLS Trailer. $25,000 for both.
Charlie 780-624-8265
2006 Everest 34.5ft
5thWheel, 4Slides, KingBed, Washer Hookups, CentralVac, Fireplace. Very Clean/Excellent Condition. $24,000 250981-2818
2005 Citation 5thwheel 31.5ft $45,000 firm. 250-789-3350
1998 20ft Tahoe Lite H/Trailer. Sleeps six, built for A/C (has no A/C). 780-8362107 780-618-9161
As required by Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City of Dawson Creek provides notice that it intends to lease a 333m2 portion of airport property located within 80 Vic Turner Airport Road for the purpose of a general aviation aircraft hangar.
The lessee is Steven Wark and the lease fee is based on the annual rate set in the City of Dawson Creek Fees and Charges Bylaw, with the 2023 rate set at $1.84 m2. The term is five years with an option to renew for 2 additional 5 year terms.
Questions can be directed to Brenda Ginter, Corporate Officer at bginter@dawsoncreek.ca or City of Dawson Creek, BC, P.O. Box 150, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G4 or 250-784-3614.
TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Dawson Creek, B.C. on Monday, August 14, 2023. Any member of the public who feel they may be affected by the proposed changes to Zoning Bylaw No. 4450, 2020 may comment at that time or may submit comments in writing to admin@ dawsoncreek.ca for inclusion on the Public Consultation/Public Hearing agenda by noon on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Zoning Amendment (23-04) Bylaw 4567, 2023 proposes to re-zone the property shown as outlined in bold and crosshatched on the two maps below from C-2 General Commercial to C-4 Service Commercial to permit use as a Storage Yard:
The Mirror is looking for someone for
A copy of the proposed ZONING AMENDMENT (23-04) BYLAW NO. 4567, 2023 may be seen between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays at City Hall, 10105 - 12A Street, Dawson Creek, BC. Questions may be directed to the Development Services Manager at 250-784-3654.
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