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The Ovintiv Race Against Hunger was another spirited affair, with the City of Dawson Creek team taking the body to many of the seniors they raced against, but being kept honest by youngster Emmett Taylor (top left with Mayor Dober), while Kinsmen Adam Rolick handed Team Kinsmen the win this year. Strange. Funds and food were raised for area foodbanks as teams raced through the Co-op shopping for mystery items. BROWN, SUBMITTED

BC electricity demand record set for August

Rob Brown Managing Editor

BC Hydro set a new record for the highest August peak hourly demand – the hour customers use the most electricity – on Monday night when temperatures soared across much of the province.

Monday Aug. 14 saw consumption reached over 8,400 megawatts as British Columbians turned to air conditioning (AC) and fans in an effort to beat the heat. On average, heat waves can result in an addition of over 1,000 megawatts, which is the equivalent of turning on about 1 million portable AC units.

Electricity demand is expected to remain high until temperatures decrease. While the demand for power is higher-than-average with the hot temperatures, BC Hydro wants to assure its customers that its renewable and

reliable, hydroelectric system can meet the additional demand. While the demand on the electricity system will be higher, it is about three-quarters of winter peak loads. BC Hydro records the highest demand for electricity in the winter months during the coldest and darkest days of the year.

BC Hydro encourages customers looking for ways to keep cool and save money during the heat wave to consider:

Closing the drapes and blinds: Shading windows can block out up to 65 per cent of the heat.

Shutting doors and windows: If the temperature outside is warmer than inside, keep doors and windows closed to keep the cooler air in and the warm air out.

Using a fan: Running a fan nine hours a day

over the summer costs just $7.

Cooling with a heat pump: Because BC Hydro generates 98 per cent of its electricity from clean, renewable resources that are mostly powered by water, using a heat pump to cool in the summer and heat in the winter is more environmentally friendly than a system powered by gas. It is also more energy efficient than using multiple portable AC units. BC Hydro offers up to $3,000 in rebates for switching from a fossil fuel-based system, which can be combined with provincial and federal rebates for a total savings of up to $11,000 on cost and installation with some municipalities adding additional rebates on top of that.

Going ductless: If a central heat pump system is not an option for your home, ductless heat pump units are a great option while offering the same benefits of a central system.

Death prompts RCMP investigation

BC RCMP have notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in MacKenzie where one man has died.

On August 15, Mackenzie RCMP received a call of a man attending a pipeline site where he was said to have made threats towards the site workers, and reportedly had a rifle and ammunition in his vehicle. Due to the nature of the interaction, the worksite was evacuated.

Officers with the MacKenzie RCMP and

the RCMP North District Emergency Response Team attended the man’s residence and set up containment.

Officers reportedly made multiple attempts to have the man surrender, but while they were outside a bang was heard in the home. When officers entered the home one man was located deceased.

The IIO BC is investigating police actions in the incident.

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from our front:

Addicts and more impact downtown core: struggles continue

“The current situation with the BC housing unit is in direct violation of our children’s rights and I would like to see a reform to how the building is managed,” she said.

“We would like to see the BC housing unit turn from a wet facility that operates under the BC residential tenancy agreement into a dry facility that offers a road to recovery with the proper supports in place to help the residents.”

Duncan Malkinson, executive director of the DC and District Chamber of Commerce says the issue is complex, and not one to be solved easily.

“We’ve got to work together as a community to confront and understand addiction, crime, and make sure there’s a path for the road to recovery.”

One facility resident said Thursday afternoon they were a resident to get help.

“I’m not here by choice.”

Martens said as it relates to KPAC and daycare parent concerns – the concern is clear, and hoped for a public meeting on the matter with key downtown stakeholders.

“I believe that our children have the right to grow and thrive in an environment free from harm and violence.

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Trial moved to 2024 for Kelly Lake murder suspect

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Trial has been postponed for homicide suspect Morgen LambertBouma, who stands accused of killing 54-year-old Owen Cardinal in 2019 in Kelly Lake, and won’t continue until next year.

The Dawson Creek Law Courts

confirmed that the continuation has been set for March 11, 2024. The matter was seen in Dawson Creek Supreme Court on August 14 this week to fix the date.

Trial began earlier this year, commencing in January.

27-year-old Lambert-Bouma was arrested Aug. 16, 2019, after RCMP were called to a home after reports

of an assault.

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Dawson Creek Co-op announces new Rolla fertilizer plant

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The fertilizer shed and distribution facility project at the Co-op’s Rolla Ag site is now complete and fully operational - Coop officials announced Tuesday.

“This new state-of-the-art facility has a storage capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes and can blend product at speeds of up to 280 metric tonnes per hour; almost 5 times quicker than the previous bin system plant that was acquired in 2017,” the Co-op said Tuesday in a release.

“We are very proud and excited to see the full potential of these facility upgrades as they will continue to contribute to the longterm economic success of our local

farmers by providing enhanced efficiencies and services in the delivery of our full offering of fertilizer and crop inputs,” said Rod Hillary, Chief Executive Officer, Dawson Co-operative Union.

A grand opening ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate.

TOP pic - New digs! Left to right Josh Anderson, Dawson Co-op Board Member; Bruce Frederickson, Rolla Ag Manager; Darren Shankel, Dawson Co-op Board President; Rod Hillary, Dawson Co-op CEO, and Wayne Ezeard, Dawson Co-op Board Member.

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‘Ghost town’: 1000s continue to flee Yellowknife as wildfires loom

Yellowknife faded into a ghost town in the face of looming wildfires Friday as the mayor of the territorial capital urged residents to leave.

“Grocery stores aren’t open. There’s no services here in town. The smoke’s going to get thick, so really encouraging folks (to) head out now,” Rebecca Alty told CBC News Friday morning, urging residents to ignore unfounded rumours of looting.

“RCMP are patrolling the neighbourhoods,” she told the network.

“There is no looting. Your homes are safe. You’ve gotta lock up and head out of town.”y of the Alaska Highway News at or at our office at 9916 98 Street, Fort St. John, and the Dawson Creek Mirror at our office at 901 100th Avenue, Dawson Creek.

Thousands of residents in the city of 20,000 continued to leave by air or road Friday. The goal is to get everyone out should the fire, about 15 kilometres from the city’s outskirts, advance and cut off access.

Officials said roads would stay open and flights would continue past the noon deadline as long as it is safe.

Once-busy streets were emptied, with stores and businesses closed.

“It’s a ghost town,” said Kieron Testart, who was going door-todoor in the nearby communities of Dettah and NDilo on a cold, smoky and windy morning to check on people.

“This is kind of the D-Day for the fire effort. If it’s going to get bad, it’s going to get bad today.”

In Yellowknife, gas stations — if they had fuel — were still operating as of Friday morning. One grocery store and a pharmacy remained open — as did a bar, where exhausted workers were gathering at the end of long shifts.

“It’s kind of like having a pint at the end of the world,” Testart said.

People are clearing out for the most part, he said, although some First Nations people have chosen to take shelter in cabins or camps out on the land.

“Our members know the land better than anyone else,” Testart said. “We’re confident they’ll be safe out there.”

Fire information officer Mike Westwick said workers continued to battle the flames.

Eleven air tankers were flying, with another plane dropping fire retardant. A 10-kilometre fire line had been dug, backed up by 20 kilometres of hose and a plethora of pumps — “the most extensive heavy water operation we’ve ever seen in the territory,” Westwick said.

However, winds from the north and northwest were predicted for both Friday and Saturday, threatening to wreak havoc.

Hoped-for rain didn’t materialize overnight, with a scant millimetre falling.

“Both of those winds would push the fires in directions we don’t want them to go,” Westwick said.

“We’ve still got some really difficult days ahead. There’s no denying that.”

The evacuation of Yellowknife was ordered late Wednesday, and sprinklers, water cannons and fire guards were set up.

On Thursday, in addition to commercial planes, about 1,500 people left on evacuation flights.

Officials said more flights were scheduled for Friday that could take about 1,800 people out of the city.

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez told reporters the government is working with all airlines to add extra flights.

“Air Canada added more flights, WestJet, Canadian North … the Armed Forces. We will make sure we add as many planes as we can working with those airlines,” said Rodriguez.

The federal government is also contracting with private aircraft to supplement the military effort. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said he can’t say how many people have been

safely evacuated, but the process has been going well.

The Canadian Armed Forces said a Hercules transport plane flew 79 people to Edmonton on Thursday and more flights were set for Friday.

In Calgary, officials said they took in more than 1,200 evacuees on 14 evacuee flights from N.W.T. on Thursday.

Another 26 flights were expected Friday carrying about 2,300.

The city said 495 hotel rooms have been provided to evacuees so far.

On the ground, the main highway out of Yellowknife was reported as having steady, orderly convoys of vehicles headed for evacuation centres in various parts of Alberta.

Several other communities in the territory, including the town of Hay River, ordered residents out within the past week.

Hay River resident Etienne Cumlepen and his Rottweiler Axel were staying in Peace River, Alta., about 490 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.

Cumlepen, who moved from South Africa in the late 1990s, builds winter roads in the N.W.T. for a living to help get supplies to remote communities. He was working in Alberta when the evacuation of his town was ordered on Sunday.

“We’re stuck here and we’re not sure when we’re able to go back, or what we will find when we go back,” he said Friday.

Cumlepen said the disaster highlights the need to take care of the environment.

“Otherwise, it will kick us in the butt in the long run,” he said. “It’s an expense that a lot of people can’t afford.”

There were 236 fires burning in the territory, which was not alone dealing with a fire crisis Friday.

In Kelowna, B.C., a state of emergency was declared as the city’s airport was shut down and thousands more West Kelowna residents were ordered to leave their homes in the face of a fastburning wildfire roaring through the surrounding hills.

Wildfire smoke from Western Canada and the N.WT. has drifted as far east as Ontario, creating hazardous air quality in the north.

Vehicles line-up for fuel at Fort Providence, N.W.T., on the only road south from Yellowknife, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 18, 2023.

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Meg 2: The Trench - big, ridiculous shark

Rob Brown Managing Editor

It’s Jason Statham action movie – so it’s got all the hand to hand and action you’d expect – but also the ridiculous giant shark.

Taking a bit of a page out of Jaws 3 and Deep Blue Sea, where both the science, and the tourist and public aspects are played up here.

Meg 2 – is quite literally

a larger version of the first movie. Bigger sets, stunts, and sharks, and more.

Whren you are talking popcorn movies of 2023 - this one might just deliver the good more than Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, and even Barbie.

The Meg 2 swims into the Creek this week.

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If you were still able to see our Facebook page and stories last week, you can’t now. Our page went dark on Wednesday like all other news sites in Canada have or will.

Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is no longer allowing Canadian news of any kind on its sites in response to the federal government’s Bill C18, Online News Act.

We hope the government and Meta will reach an agreement before the act comes into force in the new year so that we can be restored on these sites. But for now, all news is banned.

Educating the public on Charlie Lake ‘greening’

Charlie Lake was the topic of discussion on Tuesday night at the North Peace Museum, where the Charlie Lake Conservation Society was educating the public on the ‘greening’ that occurs.

They discussed potential issues and multiple factors that impact the lake, such as the low-gradient landscape, the nutrient-rich soils, as our region is well known for its fertile soils and algae uses almost the same elements as land plants and crops.

The lake also has a slow flushing rate of 5-years, which means the nutrients entering the lake take a long time to flush out, such as phosphorus accumulating in the bottom sediments.

Some of the health impacts are that blue-green algae blooms are capable of producing chemicals that are poisonous if swallowed by people, livestock, and pets.

Other blooms can have no noticeable effect on pets and livestock.

They also discussed their cyanobacteria study findings, which showed the toxicity levels (micro-cystin in recreational waters) were acceptable, and the lake had good dissolved oxygen levels for fish habitats.

Officials said Additional potential cyanobacteria toxins such as anatoxins and saxitoxins should be included in future testing.

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Nanny/Live-in Caregiver required for 2 children ages 9 & 11. Full-Time Live-in only. Duties include: Cooking, Care for the children at home. Light house cleaning. School drop-off and pick-up. Must speak English. Related Experience necessary. Dawson Creek. Email resume to: rosaliejustado@gmail.com

Looking for extra income?

The Mirror is looking for someone for parttime delivery of the newsstand newspapers Wednesdays and Thursdays weekly. Need valid full class 5 license. Call the office for more information please 250-782-4888 ext 101

For Sale: Huffy Mountain Bike. Steel Frame, 27in Wheels. Call 250789-3778

Todd’s Coins: Buying gold, silver & coins 250-864-3521

8ft Walter T. Kelley Co. Stainless Steel Wax Melter for Honey Bees. Call Jack 780766-2117

Browning Gore-Tex Trapshooter’s Jacket XL, VG condition

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Northern Brain Injury Association

1-866-979-HOPE (4673)

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Northern Brain Injury Association

1-866-979-HOPE (4673)

Reynar’s Funeral Services & Crematorium 1300 102 Avenue Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-2424 1-800-217-2299 wecare@reynars.com

Forever loved and never forgotten, by Jim, Kelly, Lisa, Lizzie and DJ

Would you like to be included in the Dawson Creek Mirror Business Classified Listings? Line Listings are $105 per year. Call today to find out more info. 250-782-4888

Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

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Nanny/Live-in Caregiver required for 2 children ages 4 & 6. Full-Time Live-in only. Duties include: Cooking, Care for the children at home. Light house cleaning. School drop-off and pick-up. Must speak English. Related Experience necessary. Dawson Creek. Email resume to: jayson_saao@yahoo.c om

TAKE YOUR CONFIDENCE & communication a level. Get the career and family life of your dreams! Jon a Toastmasters International group near you. www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club

Buying Antiques Coins, toys, tools advertising, & more Will buy bulk. Call/text

780-832-8216

Complete Set of 1978 Ford Factory F150F350 Service Manuals.

A1 condition. Asking $250 Firm. 250-7855321

August 21, 1936 – May 8, 2023

Charlotte Ann Whealdon was born on August 21, 1936 in Salem Oregon. She was the oldest daughter to Everett and Marie Whealdon. Jenny and Joe followed. She lived near Salem for 13 years. This was a wonderful fruit growing valley. She picked raspberries, bozenberries, gooseberries, strawberries, prunes and blackberries almost every summer day. In 1950 the family packed up in an old car and a white jeep and came to Canada to settle on an apple orchard near Salmon Arm. After high school Charlotte went to “normal” school to become normal at last. She became a teacher and taught in several districts before getting caught by Ole Odden in Groundbirch. There were many years where she did the ranchers wife duties and had 3 sons. Chris, Clint and Roger. And now 3 daughter in-laws, Sandi, Gina and Emily. This all brought 5 grandchildren, and even great grandchildren. She loved them all. While Charlotte was on the farm raising her family she was always volunteering. She was involved in the Groundbirch Women’s Institute (WI) for many years. She was a 4-H leader while her boys were involved from ages 9-19. In the later years she volunteered at the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair, with her grandson Slade at her side, getting ready for the big event. She also judged the school work for many years. In between all these events she had time to grow a garden, raise turkeys and chickens, bring meals to the field, sew denim and baby quilts for everyone, cook full scale meals for her grandkids who got off the bus on Thursdays, and made endless pots of coffee and raspberry pie to go with it. She loved to travel. Going on trips with her friend Yvonne and Sue. She loved going north to the Yukon and Alaska, and across Canada to see the beautiful leaves in the fall. She and Ole went to New Zealand and Australia in 1991 for a farm tour. In 2005 Charlotte moved to town to Heritage Heights. She made so many new friends. She enjoyed quilting at a couple churches and went to many music festivals throughout the summer. She loved her life in town, but would always get in her red van and find her way back to Groundbirch where all her family lived. She would visit old friends, find any excuse to go for a picnic, wash hundreds of eggs, chop rhubarb, snap beans and always have room for a hamburger and hopefully a piece of huckleberry pie. Monday mornings she would head back to town to the seniors lunch and see more of her friends. In January 2022 she moved back to Groundbirch to live with her son Clint and daughter in-law Gina. Her family was always around her and we all knew that she loved us very much as she was always saying as much. Charlotte found great peace in her faith. She knew Jesus in a personal way and she would always remind us that she was praying for us and that “God knows”. She got to go home to be with her Saviour on May 8, 2023 with grandson Dalton and wife Chantel at her side. We will miss her but she’s in good hands now.

Thanks to all her family and friends, including the congregation at the Peace Mission Chapel, for their support during the time of her passing and the exceptional care she received from the Med/Surg nurses at the Dawson Creek Hospital. She was so grateful.

Looking for a Moveable Modular/ Home/House/ Cabin to buy. Call 778-838-1055

Looking for School Desks and Playground Equipment for a School. Call Ernest at 780-926-9412

New Holland BR780 Round Baler for Sale. Asking $18,000. Call Greg at 780-512-1207 or 780-538-9115

For sale: D7-17A Cat. Call for more info. 250-772-5407

Looking for 3-horse angle-haul horse trailer. 250-759-4956 Wanted: large round horse hay bales within 45 minutes of Pouce Coupe, 250-786-5860 or Wonowon@shaw.ca

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Servings:2

Thisdivineopen-facedDanishsandwichfeaturesavarietyof gourmettoppings,makingitperfectforbreakfastorbrunch.

Ingredients

•1/2aripeavocado

•1egg

•2slicesryebread

•1tablespoonbutter,softened

•3sprigsfreshdill

•1shallot,sliced

•2tablespoonscapers

•100gramssmokedsalmon,sliced

•1/4cupfreshwatercress

•Saltandpepper,totaste

Directions

1.Inasmallbowl,mashtheavocadowithafork.Seasonwithsaltandpepperandset aside.

2.Fillasmallpotwithwaterandbringittoaboil.Reducethe heat,gentlyplacetheeggintothewater,andsimmerfor6to 7 minutes,dependingonitssize.Removetheeggfromthepot t andimmediatelyimmerseitincoldwatertostopcooking.

3.Toastandbuttertheslicesofryebread.

4.Dividetheavocadomixturebetweenthe2slicesofbread Placeafewdillfrondsoneachslice.Dividetheshallot,capers, , smokedsalmonandwatercressevenlybetweentheslices.

5.Peeltheeggandcutitinhalf.Placeeachhalfonthe smørrebrød.Garnishwiththeremainingdillandseasonwith saltandpepper.

WANTED: Used Horseshoes. Call Ron at 780-774-2017

Western Saddle for Sale. Also have Boots, Cinches, Bridle and Halter. Call 250-7893778

Custom Built Livestock Shelters, Windbreak Panels and Rig Mats Built to Order. Delivery Options. 780-518-7469

Dawson Creek Dental Centre 1024 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-4440

Mile Zero Denture Clinic 103-816 103 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-6004

Encore Suites By Service Plus Inns 10639 110 St Grande Prairie, AB 587-259-0425

Bob Zimmer, MP: Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies 9916 100 Ave Fort St John, BC

250-787-1192

Service Plus Inns & Suites 10810 107 Ave Grande Prairie, AB 780-538-3900

SAY NO to FAKE NEWS!

Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is given that the City of Dawson Creek intends to enter into an encroachment agreement with Trevor Whynot at 1608 – 95th Avenue.

The agreement authorizes the encroachment of 3.23 meters into the City-owned boulevard between 94th and 95th Avenue for the purpose of a 7.5m X 7.53m garage and is permitted for the lifetime of the building. Mr. Whynot shall provide and maintain liability insurance at the level required by the City and shall cover all other costs associated with the encroachment agreement. Please direct all inquiries regarding this notice to Development Services, at bdarnbrough@dawsoncreek.ca or 250-784-3654.

Notice of Disposition of Improvements

As required by Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Peace River Regional District intends to dispose of improvements located at THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 31 TOWNSHIP 79 RANGE 14 WEST OF THE 6TH MERIDIAN PEACE RIVER DISTRICT, EXCEPT PART IN PLAN EPP61201.

The purchaser is Larry Mattson, Rolla, BC, in consideration of $1.00 for the purchase of improvements to the land including three culverts and an engineered berm. Questions can be directed to the Environmental Services by:

• Email to Environmental.Services@prrd.bc.ca

• Mail to Peace River Regional District, Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8

• Phone (250) 784-3200

diverse. vast. abundant. www.prrd.bc.ca

Peace River Regional District Official Page I Facebook

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1 Bedroom suite furnished, in small mobile-home.

$650 includes utilities & satellite.

Pouce Coupe. 250-786-0409

CUT THUMB DOORS & HARDWARE LTD

1004 100 Ave Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-9321

Glacier Mobile Glass 920 Adams Road Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-8800

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Business Classified Listings? Line Listings are $105 per year. Call today to find out more info. 250-782-4888

Will trade Alfalfa hay for grass hay. 250759-4956

Canadian Tire 11628 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-9552

Dawson Co-op Food Store in the Dawson Co-Op Mall 10200 8th St Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-4858

Dawson Co-op Home & Agro Centre 10020 Parkhill Dr Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3371

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Home Hardware Building Centre 1628 Alaska Ave

Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-7891

M&M Meat Market 11612 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-5525

Safeway Liquor Mile 0 10100 8th St #300

Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-6255

Save-On-Foods in the Dawson Mall 11000 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC

250-719-0149

Shopper’s Drug Mart in the Dawson Mall 11000 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-5903

Sobey’s/Safeway 11216 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-2253

The Brick 11616 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-7822

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Would you like to be included in the Dawson Creek Mirror Business Classified Listings? Line Listings are $105 per year. Call today to find out more info. 250-782-4888

For Sale: side-by-side 700 Yamaha Rhino limited edition.

Asking $6200 780-8340479 or 780-685-2374

2004 Chev Cavalier 2-Door, Z-type 123,000 kms. runs Good.

Alberta Registered. $2900. 250-786-0409

WANTED: 2011 Diesel-

1983 Ford 6.9-Litre diesel 4WD, Fixerupper or for parts truck 90,000 km, $1000 OBO 250-7893778

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,

TAKE NOTICE THAT; any One with a prior, equal, or superior right, interest, CONDUCT, treaty or Convention in/ to/for/of the NAME and property of: MICHAEL JOSEPH CHEMERYS and/or CHEMERYS, MICHAEL JOSEPH Estate, or: DEBRA LYNN CHEMERYS and/ or CHEMERYS, DEBRA LYNN Estate, or: DEBRA LYNN ANTOINE and/or ANTOINE, DEBRA LYNN Estate, or DEBRA LYNN YEE and/or YEE, DEBRA LYNN Estate in any style or variation thereof capable to confuse, suspend or clog said NAME, Title and/or Estate is hereby WARRANTED to present their said claim to Witness: Vivian Leigh, McDougall. c/o: 11612, 10th street, Apt 104, Dawson Creek B.C. before expiration of twenty-eight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

ARIES–MAR21/APR20

Itistimetorechargeyourbatteriesthis week,Aries.Itmaybechallengingto slowdown,butthatisjustwhatyou needtodooryouaregoingtorunout ofsteamonyournextproject.

TAURUS–APR21/MAY21

Earlyonthisweekyoumaystartout inabitofafunk,Taurus.Thatallwill changewithsomewordsfromafriend thatwillhelpyourmoodbounceinthe otherdirection.

GEMINI–MAY22/JUN21

Gemini,thesideofyourbrainresponsibleforpragmatismhasbeenworking overtime.Youarereadytosolveany problemsandfindanswerstomost questions.

CANCER–JUN22/JUL22

Cooperationfromothershasbeenhard tocomebylately,Cancer.Thatcould leadtosomeconflictsalongtheway. Collectivelyyouwillhavetofindsome middleground.

LEO–JUL23/AUG23

Youcouldbefocusedonthingsinthe pastthisweek,Leo.Thiscouldstartyou onatrektotrackdownmementosin ahomeortovisitanantiquesshopto makesomepurchases.

VIRGO–AUG24/SEPT22

Virgo,thereisstillalottolearn,but youhavethetimerightnowtopay attentiontoeveryonearoundyouto gleanwhatyoucan.Neverstopgatheringinformation.

LIBRA–SEPT23/OCT23

Evenifothersmakesuggestions,use yourownjudgementregardinghowto spendtimethisweek,Libra.Youmay wanttoeschewallresponsibilitiesfor somethingfun.

SCORPIO–OCT24/NOV22

Seeknewplacesforanysortofinspiration,Scorpio.Youneverknowwhat youmayuncoverunlessyouvisitnew placesinsteadofyouroldhaunts.Start exploringthisweek.

SAGITTARIUS–NOV23/DEC21

Someoutsideenergyhasmuted yournormallyboisterouspersonality, Sagittarius.Youmaywanttoskipout onsocialscenesandspendsometime athomeinthecomingdays.

CAPRICORN–DEC22/JAN20

Strongopinionsruletheday,soconvincingotherscouldbeespeciallydifficultinthedaysahead.Waitsometime andtheytryagain,Capricorn.

AQUARIUS–JAN21/FEB18

Aquarius,therewillbesomemeasure ofpublicspeakingorperformancein yournearfuture,anditislikelygiving youabitnervous.Noonewilljudge you,sotrytolightenup.

PISCES–FEB19/MAR20

Pisces,youcouldencountermoreoddballsthannormalinyourdailyroutines. Fromcustomersmakingscenesto quirkycoworkers,youmightneedto bepatientandopen-minded.

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AUGUST24 SofiaRichie,Model(25)

AUGUST25 BlakeLively,Actress(36)

AUGUST26 MacaulayCulkin,Actor(43)

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