DC Mirror July 6, 2023

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New hospital for Dawson Creek in 2027

Health Minister Adrian Dix was on hand in Dawson Creek this afternoon to announce a 2023 construction start - and 2027 completion - of a new district hospital.

“People in the community and the region should expect to see work

at the site in the weeks and months ahead as construction begins on the new and expanded hospital in Dawson Creek, and this is fantastic news,” said Dix this afternoon in Mile Zero.

Dix told the Alaska Highway News and Dawson Creek Mirror the plan

is now locked in place in terms of services to be included in the building – which will be build behind NLC Dawson Creek campus.

Dix says the move from the old hospital to the new one will take only a couple of days for staff.

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New DC fall fair parade route set for 2023

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 this morning – 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 m 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.

“We will be starting this week, and will have people at the Co-op the day-of as well,” added Judge.

The proposal is expected to be approved by Dawson Creek city council later today.

Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic

Osteoarthritis in dogs

DR. CHARLOTTE CORBETT

Dawson Creek Vet Clinic

Your beloved canine companion is starting to slow down as he gets older. He starts off looking a little stiff and taking a big longer to get up after his naps. Over time, more and more playtime turns to naptime. The ‘zoomies’ are less frequent. He seems happy and healthy but there are subtle hints that he is sore. These changes are often chalked up to “getting old” but one of the most common causes is joint pain. Osteoarthritis is very common, with 20% of dogs over 1 year of old having the disease. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative disease of the joints. It can be started with trauma, abnormal joint shape (this can be from birth) or general ‘wear and tear’ as animals’ age. All this can lead to chronic pain, just like in humans with arthritis. How do we know that a dog has OA? The best screening tool is you. Dogs are much tougher than people and don’t cry or whine when they are in pain, unless it is sudden or very painful. Look for stiffness or limping after long or hard play sessions. Taking the stairs more slowly or being reluctant to jump into a vehicle can be subtle signs. Dogs will become impatient, growl or snap at other animals or even children when they are in pain. Some shift positions often or are restless at night. Sleeping more than usual is a sign of chronic pain, usually joint pain or dental pain. Veterinarians can perform radiographs to assess the joints and look for evidence of changes in the bone.

What can we do to prevent and treat OA?

Weight and body condition score is one of the most important aspects of overall animal health, but especially with joint disease. Keeping animals in a lean body condition is important to keeping them pain free in the future and can decrease pain once the arthritis has begun. Weight loss can be difficult, but pets can’t sneak into the cookie jar themselves – we need to make sure that we are monitoring their intake and giving them daily exercise in order to stay lean and trim.

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Omega 3 supplements or joint specific supplements can help as well to keep joints healthy for longer. Not all supplements are created equal so it is important to discuss with your veterinarian what ingredients are important. Green lipped mussels for example are proven by research to have a benefit. Other ingredients include MSM, hyaluronic acid and glucosamine.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as Metacam or Galliprant can be used to treat pain. These medications can have side effects and the risk increases with long term use so consulting with your veterinarian is recommended. Injectable Cartrophen is a joint supplement to help with arthritis and has given many patients a new lease on life. This is an under the skin injection, starting with once weekly then once monthly as maintenance.

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Equine respiratory health?

Thissummerdueto thedry,hotandsmoky weatherwehaveseena lotmoreinflammatory lungconditionsinhorses suchasequineasthma andexerciseinduced pulmonaryhemorrhage.

Wehavevarious diagnosticandtreatment optionsincludinginhaled medicationsforhelping managethehealthof yourhorse’sairway.

A New Approach: Librela

When the body undergoes chronic pain, such as the pain from osteoarthritis, the body changes how it reacts to stimuli and pain signals. Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) is a molecule that acts on the receptors on our nerves that tells our brains when we are hurt or in pain. When there is chronic pain, NGF increases its activity causing the brain to feel more pain. For example, if you tap your finger with a hammer over and over, eventually it is going to hurt much worse, even though you are using the same amount of force to hit your finger. This increased pain is caused by the receptors telling the brain that it hurts, louder and louder until you get away from whatever is causing you pain. Unfortunately with our arthritis patients, the pain is coming from their own joints. There is a new product available that targets NGF in order to decrease the pain signals that go to the brain. Librela is an anti-NGF monoclonal antibody. This means that the molecules in Librela attack the NGF to decrease the amount of the factor in the body, effectively decreasing our dog’s pain. Since it is so specific, it is a very safe product with minimal side effects. It is safe in our older patients, even those with liver or kidney issues that make daily antiinflammatory medications risky. Side effects are limited to pain or swelling at the injection site. It is a monthly injection which is very beneficial, especially for our patients that avoid medications.

Not all dogs respond the same to every medication and as the disease progresses, we may need to add in pain medications once diet, exercise and supplements are no longer keeping them pain free. Fortunately there are many options available in order to help our furry friends comfortable for as long as possible.

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- Bradley Alexander Cartwright (born 1986) was sentenced to six months probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault, committed in Dawson Creek.

- Karl Luer (born 1984) was sentenced to one year probation for possessing stolen property under $5,000, committed in Fort St. John.

- Curtis Henry Apsassin (born 1978) was prohibited from driving for one year and fined $1,000 plus a $300 victim surhcarge for driving while impaired and sentenced to one year probation for taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, both committed in Blueberry River.

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- James Howard Paul Grant (born 2000) was sentenced to two years less a day in jail followed by 30 months probation, ordered to pay $6,000 restitution issued a 10-year firearms prohibition and ordered to provide a DNA sample for arson damaging property, in Fort St. John.

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- Kimberly Nicole Marie Parsey (born 1987) was prohibited from driving for one year and fined $500 for driving while prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act, committed in Moberly Lake.

- Blake Cayan George (born 2002) was sentenced to one day in jail for two counts of breaching probation, committed in Fort St. John.

- Cody Lawrence Gladue (born 1993) was sentenced to a six-month conditional sentence order for break and enter with intent to commit an offence and driving while disqualified under the Criminal Code and to time served for breaching probation, all committed in Dawson Creek. Gladue was in custody for 21 days following his arrest on the break and enter and breach.

- Dwayne Leon Testawich (born 1971) was issued a one-year $500 recognizance after an allegation of causing fear of injury or damage in Fort St. John.

- Calvin Bradley De Tremaudan (born 1994) was issued a one-year $500 recognizance after an allegation of causing fear of injury or damage in Fort St. John.

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The new building will be approximately 24,500 square metres (263,000 square feet) and have 70 beds, an increase of 24. The emergency department is also doubling in size. Treatment spaces are increasing from 10 to 15. The facility will continue to provide a range of surgical services, as well as chemotherapy, ambulatory care, radiology, clinical support and pharmacy services.

There will also be space for a

laboratory, diagnostic imaging, as well as physical rehabilitation. New parents and families will be supported by a perinatal unit, including labour, delivery, recovery and post-partum rooms, and a nursery. Mental-health service delivery will be brought up to modern standards with a new inpatient suite and an increase of beds from 15 to 18. editor@dcdn.ca

OPINION Nichols: the puzzle of the week

error of only 27 seconds per year, or more understandably, one day in 3236 years.

Close enough for most of us!

But the seven-day week? Julius and Gregory are on the same page with the days of the week but maybe not so much with how the sevenday week came to be.

In fact, the six days on and one off goes all the way back to the Creation event. It took the Creator six days of work to put Paradise together and officiate at the wedding of our first parents.

Merlin Nichols Columnist

Did you ever wonder why we have the week, why it is such an enduring measure of time, exactly seven days with seven names but without visible natural reason, without connection to the cycles of moon or sun like the day, the month, and the year?

Just seven days endlessly repeating. With the days falling on different dates each year.

Sixty years ago, on a sunny Sunday morning in Vancouver, BC, Mirja and I promised to stick together for life. Life has gone on much too quickly and we’ve built a home day by day together, thank You Lord, but this year the day falls on Friday – and the sun still shines.

I guess we can accept that.

To be sure, the week encourages a convenient limit on the time we work between breaks –and a limit on the extent to which greed may drive us to work. Granted, many employers or employment circumstances now require differing periods to accommodate production needs or the on-going needs for health care.

But the week still is only seven days! No one disputes that.

The zealots driving the French Revolution, in their unmitigated audacity and desire to dim or dumb the memory of their past, imposed a ten-day week on the nation.

Without lasting success. France soon went back to seven, not six or eight, days for the

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week. One wonders why. Why have we kept an otherwise-inexplicable artifact of antiquity to regulate our work, play, vacation time, and production schedules until retirement when we tend to lose track of the days? That’s why I keep a daily journal.

Those who study such things tell us that there seem to be physical and mental health benefits to the seven-day cycle rather than some other cycle. If your curiosity drives you to it, do a bit of research and discover if the allegations are true.

What about the history of the seven-day week?

Unsurprisingly, history is a bit misty, but we do know a few time-sensitive details. For example, the Romans were onto the seven-day week big time before 45 BC. And how do we know? In 45 BC the Julian Calendar, called so in honor of Julios Caesar, was introduced in the Roman Empire. It stuck for the next 1600 years and continues to be used in some Eastern Orthodox situations. A casual observer like me might not recognize the differences between the Julian and the Gregorian, which most of the world has adopted as the international standard for tracking the days as well as the years.

Each has 365.25 days (approximately, close enough to keep business and social life functioning smoothly) in the year, with the accumulated .25s dropped in every fourth year.

The Gregorian, named in honor of Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, has a margin of

And then He gave them the schedule. “Take six days first to do all your work, you and your children after you, and then you get a day off. It is called the Sabbath. Every Seventh Day is a day of rest.” In fact, the first full day of human life in Paradise was the day of rest, a memorial set in time, a full 24 hours with their Creator.

And the cycle has never changed from that day to this in 2023.

Awesome!

Passing Awesome!

The weekly cycle has not changed, try as some have, to get us all mixed up. The Seventh Day this week followed the sixth just as it has from Week One.

The Sabbath on which Jesus worshiped according to His custom (Luke 4:16) falls on the Seventh Day today just as it did 2000 years ago. To be sure, there have been calendar changes, but the weekly cycle was not affected.

When the Gregorian superseded the Julian, Wednesday of this week was followed by Thursday of next week. Very few noticed.

I understand that most of you reading this column don’t acknowledge a Sabbath.

That’s your choice and I respect it.

But you still love your day off when you can get it and you can thank the weekly cycle from the beginning of time for that.

For the millions who recognize and honor the Seventh-Day Sabbath, carry on. It has a very long and noble history.

Those many millions more who have chosen the first day as your day of rest, your history is shorter and much easier to trace.

CelebratingthelifeofMurielStanley

MurielGladysLucyJohnsonwasbornJuly 30th,1942,inFairviewAlbertaandpassed peacefullywithfamilybyhersideinthe weehoursofthemorningonMay3rd.

MurielispredeceasedbyherparentsAlvin andAnnJohnson,herbabyboyClark StanleyandherhusbandEdmundStanley. Murielissurvivedbyhergaggleofchicks: DaughtersJessie,Judy,JuneandJaki; SonsinlawRodandBob,Grandchildren Amy,Erin,MatthewandTaylor;Grandson’s andGranddaughtersinlawIan,Kyle, SamanthaandAlaraandfinally,thelights ofherlife,hergreatgrands:Dylan,Quin, Isla,LucasandPoppy.

Afewweeksago,momandIwereona planedowntoVancouverIslandforsomeR &RandwegottalkingaboutthebookIwas listeningtoonAudible.Momhadalready readitinhardcover,soIwaswaxingand whiningpoeticaboutthisspecificauthor taking25minutestodescribesomething asinsignificantasacloud.Bothmomand Ilovedauthorswhocouldsprinkleinenoughimagerywherewewould becometransportedintothemoment,butseriouslyfolks,webothagreed that,“Sometimesacloudisjustacloud”.

Wellfolks,momwasnotjustamom,soIamgoingtoembellishtomyhearts content.Iamgoingtousehyperboleandpeppermetaphorsandsimilesleft andrightandoccasionallyImightendasentencewithapreposition.And whenIamfinished,wewillhaveonlyscratchedthesurfaceofwhomom wasandwhyherlossisheartbreakingtothosewhoknewher.Sitbackand relax–thiscouldtakeaminuteortwo.

MomwastheonlydaughterofAlvinandAnnJohnsonandasaresulthad anextremelycloserelationshipwithherparents.Tohisdyingday,my momreferredtoGrandpaJohnsonas“Daddy”.Whenmommoved,they moved,followingustoVancouverIslandandthentoDawsonCreek.She worshippedherparents,livedforherparentsandcaredforherparents untiltheybothpassedaway.Itwasthatlovingrelationshipthatbecamethe modelforherrelationshipwithusandconsequently,themodelthatwehave usedwithourchildren.Familyiseverything.

HerchildhoodwasspentinBluesky,Albertawheresheattendedschooland churchandinvolvedherselfineveryextracurricularactivitypossible.Her loveforreadingcameearlyandeasilyandshehadavoraciousappetite forlearning.Asadaughterofateacher,hermothertookhertoschool longbeforeitwasmandatorytogo.Herloveoflearningwaslife-long.Mom attendedtheUniversityofAlbertastudyingeducationandstartedhercareer asateacherin1962inthesmallcommunityofWorsley.Itwasatthispoint inherlifewhereshemetmydad.

Iamgoingtoreadsomethingthatmomwroteinmyfather’s65thbirthday book.Now,thesebooksareatraditioninourfamilystartedbymygrandma, passeddowntomomwherea‘book’ismadeandgiventothepersonof honour.Whetheritwastheweddingcouple,thenewmotherorthebirthday girlorboy.Thebookiscomprisedofoddsandsodsmagazineclippings mostlyrippedfromtheNationalInquirerandoccasionallypornmagazines. Forexample,thefirstpagewouldreplicateabirthannouncementwitha clippingofaheadlinethatsays,“Thebabywasamedicalmystery,baffling scientists”andthenaphotoofanewbornmonkey.Thebookwouldbefull offunnyquipsandwittycaptionsanddelightthereader. Idigress.InthisbookMomwrote,“Almost41yearsago(rememberthis wasformydads65th),Ihadtheopportunitytomeetthemanofmydreams. Hewashandsome,funnyandreallynotlikeanyotherpersonIhadmet previously.Helikedtohuntandfishandeatallsortsofwildthings.Ihad neverbeenevenclosetoafirearm,norhadIevereatenwildmeat.Untilthe nightwemetthatis.Aswesatinhisredinternationalpickuponthebanks oftheLittleBurnt,Edmundreachedundertheseattoshowmesomething. Ithought,“Ohyeah”.Thenhebroughtoutasmallhandguntoshowme.I figuredthatthiswasit,Iwasagoner.Ithinkhewaschucklingunderhis

breath,butimmediatelyconvincedmethat Iwasinnodanger.Whetheritwaspure gratitudetobealive,orthefactthathewas reallyGOODlooking,Ilookedforwardto seeinghimagain.Thenexttimewasthe clincher:Ihadfoundmysoulmate,andthe loveofmylife”.

Inmyfather’seulogy,Isaidthatmomand dadweretheoriginalpowercouple:farming andbuildingtheirbusiness.Ittrulywasa partnershipwithmanydiscussionsaround thedinnertableregardingpurchasesand contracts.Dadlookedtomomforadvice andguidance.Wehavepennedourown phraseWWMDthatmeans“WhatWould MomDo”or“WhatWouldMurielDo”.She becomesthatlittlevoiceofreasononour shoulder,whisperingtoyou,“Okaykickand screamifyouwanttoforaminutebutthen wehavetobesmartaboutthis”

Betweenthekids,thefarmandStanley’s Trucking,momdidn’thavemuchtimeto devotetoteachingfulltime.Shetaughtasa substitutefromtimetotime,butneverwentbackfulltime.Thatdidn’tmean thatshequitbeingateacher.Mygoodness–Herecomessomehyperbole: Momwasthebestteacher,mentorandcoach.Noonelistenedtoyoulike mymomdid–herentirebodyleaningforwardtocatcheverynuanceofthe conversation,perfectlyplacedempatheticgestures,hereyesfollowingyou withkindnessorworryorlove.Welaughedtheothernightwhenwesaid momwastheoriginallifecoach–untilveryrecently,herphonewasalifeline formanyofusinthisroom–wewouldcallbecauseweknewshewould listenwithoutjudgment.

Wehavetotalkaboutbleach!Myclean-freakmomusedbleachasifshe hadsharesinthecompany.Weallhavelearnedtolovethesmellofhot, bleachey,soapywater–itremindsusofwhenmomwouldbecleaning.She hadthewhitestwhites,hangingontheclotheslineastheybecamecrisp fromthesun.Eveninthewinter,diaperswerehungontheclotheslineinthe wintersununtiltheyfrozeandthentheywouldgointothedryer.

Jessierecallsmomanddadfloatingaroundthedugoutinalittleboat droppingbottlesandbottlesofperfexintothewater.Momwouldevenputa capfulofbleachintoourbathwaterandIrememberhowquicklyitcleared therustfromthewater.UntilwemovedtoVancouverIslandIthoughtIhad auburnhair–apparentlyitwasjustthebleach!

OnacrispSeptembermorningin1977whilemomdroveJessie,Juneand Itoschool,my39-year-oldfatherdecidedtohaveaheartattack.Mom returnedfromdrivingustofinddadlayingonthefloorinthelivingroomwith weejakinearby.Longstoryshort(becauseyouknowIcouldmakethiseven longer),Dadhadamassiveheartattackandneededopenheartsurgery. Thedoctorsdidnotwanttoofferhimsurgery–saidhewouldn’tsurviveit. Hehadadoctorwhoadvocatedforhimandsaid,“Heyguys(doc’swereall men”),thismanis39yearsold–let’sthroweverythingatthisincludingthe kitchensink”.

Duringthistransitionbetweentheheartattackandtheheartsurgery,the decisionwasmadetosellthefamilyfarmandrelocatetoVancouverIsland whereDadcouldliveouthisfinaldays.

Ihavetostopforamomentandsharesomethingthatdoesn’treallyfit anywherebutneedstobesaid.Wecalledmom“MurielAndretti”because noonecoulddriveasfastoraggressiveonloosegravelasshecould.The girlsandIremembertripstoFairviewinourlargecaraswe‘surfed’the loosegravel–whoosh,whoosh.Shealwaysdrovefastandeventwoweeks agoshedrovepastmyhousewhichisaplaygroundzoneabovethelimit.If youeverdrovewithmomyoucanrelate.

WemovedtotheIslandin1978andMomlovedVancouverIsland!Everything aboutitfromthesaltyairtotheincrediblegrowingconditionstoyes,even therain.Sheembracedhernewlife!WherewasDad?Well,afterhefigured outhemightactuallylivealittlelonger,heheadedtoCalgaryandgotajob asaconsultantengineerwithmostofhiscontractsinthePeaceCountry.

CelebratingthelifeofMurielStanley

Hewouldreturnhomeafterweeksawayandthinkhewastheboss,butin reality,momwasourbossandarebukefromhimwouldbemetwith,“Mom saidwecould”.

WemovedbacktothePeaceCountryin1980.

Itwasduringthemid1980’sthatGrandmaJohnsonwasdiagnosedwith Alzheimer’sdiseaseandmom’slifetrulywassetonitspath.Momwason amissiontolearneverythingshecouldaboutit.Momwasinstrumental instartingthefirstAlzheimersupportgroupinDawsonCreektoassist caregiversincopingwiththedisease.Shesupportedherfatherinhis struggletocopewiththeconstantreminderofthelossofhislifemate.Mom satontheboardatPeaceRiverHavenandforalmost10yearsworked alongsideotherstomaketheIntermediateCareFacilityoneofthebest inthearea.MomwouldbringAmy,ErinandMatthewtothefacilitytovisit GrandmaJohnsonandotherseniors,teachingthemtonotfeartheaged andthesick.Manypeoplehavecommentedonthetendernessthose childrenshowedtotheresidentsandwhatapositiveimpactitmadeintheir lives.Itwasherintenttoprovidepositive,lovingstimulustothoseresidents whomaynothavefamiliesnearbyandherunwaveringbeliefthatitmadea dramaticdifferenceintheirexperience.

AfterGrandmaJohnsonpassedaway,momcontinuedtoworkwiththe AlzheimerSocietyandeventuallybecametheNorthernBCRegional AlzheimerSocietyrepresentativeuntilherretirement.

In2009,momwasawardedtheBRITISHCOLUMBIAACHIEVEMENT AWARDFOROUTSTANDINGSERVICEandtraveledtoVictoriatoreceive heraward.Finally,somepublicrecognitionforalifecommittedtotheservice ofothers.

Mom’sgreeneyescrinkledwhenshesmiled,andshelaughedeasily.She appreciatedSMART,FUNNY,WITTYpeopleandevenifthecommentwas borderlineinappropriate(likeitsometimeswas),momwouldlaugh. Friendshavesaidthatsittingatourtablewaslikeenteringthelightening roundofagameshow–youhavetoleanintokeepup.Fastconversation, pepperedwithwittyretortsandcommentary–noonewassafe,especially anewbie.Ifyousurvivedthe‘tabletalks’withoutrunningscared,youwere welcometoenterthefamily.

Becausemomwassuchayounggrandmother,thelinessometimes gotblurrybetweenparentingandgrandparenting.Thekidsknewthat Grandmalovedthemunconditionally,butshealsowasn’tafraidtoassert herauthorityandorchestrateatimeout.Ofcourse,afterthetimeoutthere werefreshbunstoeatorpeanutbuttercookieswarmoutoftheoven sotakethatwithagrainofsalt.Speakingofpeanutbuttercookies–I can’teataperfectlycookedpeanutbuttercookie–Ipreferaburntonthe bottomcookie.IamnotsayingthatIdevelopedthatfrommom’scookie making,butIamnotsayingthatIdidn’t.

TheGrandchildrenweremom’severythingandmomwasinher40’swhen theywereborn–shealwaysspoketothemwheretheywereinlife,whether itbestrugglingwithschoolwork,boyfriendtrouble,marriagedifficultiesor lifeissues.Momwassoincrediblyproudofhergrandchildren!Whenthe kidswerelittle,shewouldpackthetroupeupandgooutcampingfora coupleofweekstakingallthekids.Abigbucketorbowlofhotsoapywater onthecampingtableforbeforebedtimewashclothbathswashedaway thedirtyfeet.Thenthekidswouldclimbintothemotorhomebedsbeneath thecrispestsheetsthatsmelledlikesunshine.

Thosesamegrandchildrengotmarriedandhadchildrenoftheirown–momanddadbecamegreatgrandparents!!!Iwouldlovetoshoweveryone thevideoofmom’sbirthdayin2015whereMatthewandSammgavehera cardwithbabybootiesinside.Momopenedthecard,sawthebootiesand thenexclaimedwithanexpletiveandtearsandhugsandmoreexpletives assherealizedshewasgoingtobeagreat-grandmother. Notlongafterthat,ErinandKylewereabletosharetheexcitementofa pregnancyandmomwasoverthemoon!TwoGreatGrands!DylanJack wasbornonMarch29th,2016andQuinMurielwasbornJune23rdof 2016.

BothDylanandQuinhadanextremelycloserelationshipwithmom.Mom lovedthatbothDylanandQuinmadethemselvesathomewhenthey cameover–helpingthemselvestofoodinthefridgeorhotchocolatefrom thecupboard.Sometimesfreshcookiestoo!Theirvisitsalwaysincluded someinappropriatetelevisionlikeDr.PhilortheNationalGeographic

channelthatshowedthingslikevolcano’seruptingortornadoes.Throwin theodd48hourswithatruecrimemurdermystery!

IslaRosewasborninNovember20thof2017andLucasGeorgewas bornNovember30th,2018.ThecherryontopwasPoppyJamesbornon September9th,2021.

OnApril26th,momandIembarkedonwhatInowcall,the2023Kindness Tour.Icallitthekindnesstourbecauseeveryone whoweinteractedwith wereextremelykind.WehadplannedthisquicktripbackinMarchwhenthe snowwasblowingandweboth‘neededtogetoutofDodge’.Momwasn’t feelingsuperwell,butwewerecommittedtogoing.Isaid,“Youdon’tneed todoanythingmom–Iwillgetwheelchairsattheairport,pickupcoffeeand creamforourhotelcondoandyoucanjustsitandenjoytheoceanbreeze”. Shewasexcitedtooandlookedforwardtoitsomuch.

OurtriptoVancouverIslandwascutshortwhenmombecameseriously ill,andweneededtoreturnhomequickly.Ourfamilywillneverforgetthe kindnessandgenerosityshowntousbyCurtisandCathyYorkwhomade itpossibleformomtogethometoseeher‘chicks’onelasttime.They aretrulyamazinghumanbeings.Asaresultoftheirassistance,ourentire familywasabletobewithmom,shareourlove,laughandcry–something wedidn’tgettheopportunitytodowithourfather. Mompassedpeacefullyknowingthatwasloved. Iwanttoendthiswithapoemthatwefoundtuckedintoaphotoalbum.We thinkitisourgrandmothershandwriting.

Thebluestofskies

ThefairestofMays

Thebestofgoodhealthand

TheGladdestofdays

Thedearestofblessing

Thatlifecanimpart

Andlovetoyoumother

Rightstraightfromtheheart”

“AMothersDayWish”

Raiders Basketball Club hosts Fireball tourney

Last month saw Raiders Basketball host their 2nd Annual Fireball Basketball Tournament in Mile Zero.

“This year we had 31 teams that participated in our tournament (Fort St John Flights, SwanCity – Grande Prairie, Underground – Grande Prairie, Warriors – Peace River, Chetwynd Secondary & DC Wildcats) with 48 great games played,” say officials.

The team would like to congratulate the Swan

City Basketball U11 Duncan, Raiders Basketball Club - Dawson Creek, B.C. U13 Boys, the FSJ Flight Basketball U15 girls, Swan City Basketball U15 boys, Raiders Basketball Club - Dawson Creek, B.C. U17 girls and Swan City Basketball U17 boys all picking up gold held – in Dawson Creek on May 26th & 27th.

“We are looking forward to host this tournament again next year.”

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Dr. Jones dials up his Destiny

For 40 plus years Harrison Ford has been synonymous with Dr. Henry Jones Junior, the globetrotting archaeology teacher, grave robber, more. His adventures are well known- as are ingredients to a great adventure - throw in some historical value, some horror, some mystical and spiritual business, and away we go. Really about it. And all kinds of action.

Over four films, and an appearance in the television show in the mid 90s – the 2010s marked the first decade in which Ford hadn’t donned the fedora since the 70s.

It is a strong return after 15 years.

Raider of the Lost Ark is a perfect action ‘film’. Set piece after set piece.

My concern with it even as a three-year-old is the ending involves Jones hitching a ride on a submarine, getting caught, and then closing his eyes for the big finale.

For me Temple of Doom is a perfect action ‘movie’ – where the last 40 minutes is nothing but action.

The advantage this series has had for the last 30 years is Harrison ford is aging slower than most, including his character. While Ford is 80, Jones is 70 – so there is a bit to play on with Ford in better shape than most 80 year olds.

There is punching, and a great 20 minute throwback to the 1940s – which makes me wonder why a pitch shift couldn’t have been used to de-age Ford’s voice as well as his looks for the opening flashback to World War II.

Jump cut to h 1969 and the world has passed Dr. Jones by. The students don’t listen in class, and it’s moon day. Taking a page out of the young Indiana Jones chronicles TV show -Dr. Jones meets the moon astronauts, only come the end of the film meet another man of science.

This adventure starts off in like the Temple of Doom’s “One day of adventure” for Dr. Jones, before the plot gibe ways to more standard ‘Raiders’ like action beats, sets, and set up.

There is certainly more humour

here and more banter between Jones and his female lead here than the first three, even fourth movie, the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The story and script acknowledge Jones’ age. There seem to be a few major characters just shot and killed as well.

I found the story could have spent more time on the plane heading to the finale – and then more time in Syracuse come the ending.

I have little issue with the ending moves of the Dial of Destiny, nor the dénouement scene with one last Indiana Jones cameo – I feel the movie drags in the middle only.

Raiders, Temple of Doom 10/10

Last Crusade 9/10

Crystal Skull 7/10

Dial of Destiny 8/10

Elemental plays this week (and next) in the Creek!

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1105 Obituaries

Albena Johnstone

May 21, 1933 - June 21, 2023

The family of Albena Johnstone announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday June 21st in Dawson Creek. She was 90 years old born in Carvel Alberta to Eugene and Augusta Facette. She had three older brothers, Albert, Roy and Wilfred.

She was well known her whole life for her avid knitting, I’m sure thousands of beautiful items for all her family and many friends. In her later years it was socks, gloves, toques and blankets. Another passion after our Dad passed was her love of rocks. Anytime anyone went on a trip she’d ask for a rock to add to her many collections.

Her biggest love was her love of God and she shared her beliefs with anyone who would listen. She read her Bible daily right up until her last morning alive. She was very fortunate to have family support and was able to keep busy and happy in the things she loved. She had lots on her agenda yet and was quite disappointed that she may miss our first convention since covid in Prince George end of July. She made many new friends in Dawson Creek since she moved there a year and a half ago.

In her early years she worked at the trolley diner in Parksville on Vancouver Island and also cooked in the logging camps where her brother’s and Dad worked. One unfortunate fellow complained about something and Mama’s brother Roy made him a tasty cup of hot chocolate (with exlax) and nailed the outhouse door shut! Another story she used to relate to us was how she used to wash her old French grandmother next door. She’d start at her feet and work up to her face... she was young maybe 6 at the time.

Our dear mom is survived by her four daughters: Robin Johnstone Cornell (Larry Cornell); Frances Crowder (Terry), Barbara Hansler (Delbert), Lorelei Johnstone. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband Howard, five children, Wayne, Lynn, Douglas, Wanda and Heather.

Two grandsons, Jonnie and Danny. Her three brothers Albert,Roy and Wilfred and her parents Eugene and Augusta Facette.

Her memorial is in the hands of her congregation in Dawson Creek BC and will be via Zoom. The date, ID and password will be available soon. A recorded copy will be made for those who cannot be available. A tea may be possible at a later date as her daughters are not able to attend one now. You can obtain this information from her daughters once available.

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Coming Events

Acquired Brain Injury Support

Group: ABI Support group meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of month at 6:00pm at the Northern Brain Injury Association office: #11-1405 102 Ave Dawson Creek. Please call 250-719-4673 for more information. http://nbia.ca/

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Coming Events

South Peace Historical Society Meetings

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

TOPS B.C. #3450, Arras meets every Wednesday at Cutbank Hall @ 10:00

A.M. For more info call

LINDA AT 250-8437410 or LINDA AT 250-843-0033. Join us having fun while winning with weight loss

TOPS Evening Sessions Meet Thursday at 6:00pm New Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St

Phone: Judy 250-7829540 or Gail 250-782-7208 for more info.

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Community Notes

We’re here to help!

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• PREVENTION

• EDUCATION

• SUPPORT Northern Brain Injury Association

1-866-979-HOPE (4673)

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Funeral Services

Reynar’s Funeral Services & Crematorium

1300 102 Avenue Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-2424

1-800-217-2299

wecare@reynars.com

1130 Meeting Place

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

TOPS 3907: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meet Thursday mornings 9:30 am

New Beginnings Baptist Church 1022118th St. Phone Marge 780-864-5205 for more info.

1212 Domestic Help Wanted

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

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

1218 Medical/Dental Help

NordlysMedical ClinicMOA/ Receptionist Wearelookingfor afull−timeMOA/ Receptionisttojoin ourteam.Please applywithinorvia email. nordlysmedical clinic@gmail.com

1222 Restaurant/ Hotel RESTAURANT FOR LEASE

2005 Antiques

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

Call/text

780-832-8216

2026 Books, Coins, Stamps

Large collection of youth hobby books. Call for information dyoungdawson@gmail.com

250-719-7381

Todd’s Coins: Buying gold, silver & coins

250-864-3521

2060 For SaleMiscellaneous

Large quantity of barnwood available. Various widths and lengths. Rycroft area. Call Jim 780-8141215

2065 For Trade

Insulated 44in-x-7ft trailer ideal for hunting/camping will trade for flatdeck/box-trailer

250-782-5873

2145 Wanted to Buy

2011 Diesel Dodge RAM 3500 automatic-4-Door for parts. (wiring-harness must be intact & functional)

250-789-3350

1165 Volunteers

Home Senior Help Line at 250-219-2119 - for help finding services for seniors.

In Chetwynd, B.C

• Fully Equipped

• Recently Renovated and Ready to go.

• Flexible Lease Period

• Flexible Rent

• Flexible operating hours

• Great Location If Interested, Please email : azimmangalji21@gmail.com

1205 Career Opportunities

ExperiencedOil andGasOperator Employeeforpri− vateoilandgas companywithop− erationsintheFort StJohnarea. accounts@pavilion energy.ca

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1230 Work Wanted

Seeking a Live-In Position as Childcare Giver and Gardener. Call Rachel at 250788-2482 after 6pm

1405 Education

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

ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20

This week you are surrounded by a heightened sense of romance. It could be from reading a favorite book or watching a beloved movie, Aries. Use it to spice up your love life.

TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21

Taurus, something you desperately need seems to be missing from your life right now. It’s more than a misplaced item. Focus your attention this week on figuring out what it is.

GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21

Try not to listen to any gossip this week, Gemini. It will only frustrate you and could put you further out of sorts. Avoid people who love to talk about others for the time being.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

Is there a luxury you have been craving lately, Cancer? You could be very tempted to give in and make a purchase this week, even if your finances may not be on solid ground. Be careful.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

Leo, your emotions will be all over the place the next couple of days. This turmoil may compromise your usual objectivity as well as your good sense. Try to talk your feelings through.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Virgo, your imagination knows no bounds this week. If you’re ready to delve into a creative project, do so now when you have a lot of ideas and outside inspiration.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

You could have doubts about a friend you thought was close to you. Has this person promised to do you a favor and didn’t deliver, Libra? Be patient before you draw conclusions.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

Feelings of confusion may get in the way of your ability to make sound decisions this week, Scorpio. You might need to lighten your load, since you often take on too much.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

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

2146 Wanted

Wanted free fill, dirt or gravel. dyoungdawson@gmail.com

250-719-7381

Wanted! Pasture rental for 3 behaving horses, within half hour from Dawson or Pouce, 780-864-9475.

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

Sagittarius, do not get into an argument with someone who has a different opinion from your own. Ask to get more information about why he or she sees things in a particular way.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

A bothersome feeling may persist for much of the week, Capricorn. It’s almost as if you’ve forgotten to do something but do not know what. All will be revealed in due time.

AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

Aquarius, be prepared to be a listening ear to a friend or loved one who needs to work through a few issues. You are able to give trusted advice in this matter.

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

Listen carefully and take notes when someone at work provides directions for an upcoming task, Pisces. You don’t want to make any mistakes as it could delay the project.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JULY 2 Margot Robbie, Actress (33)

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JULY 5 Megan Rapinoe, Athlete (38)

JULY 6 Sylvester Stallone, Actor (77)

JULY 7 Jack Whitehall, Actor (35)

JULY 8 Maya Hawke, Actress (25)

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Grain Vacs & Extractors

Walinga 510 grain vac with new hoses.

$6200. 780-864-0809

3520 Horses & Tack

Hypo-Allergenic Horses for Sale. Curly Breed. Call 780-9712350

Quarter Horses for Sale. Call 780-9712350

Wanted! Pasture rental for 3 behaving horses, within half hour from Dawson or Pouce, 780-864-9475.

3535 Livestock

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

4010 Fitness & Fun

250-726-4175

www.fsjacupuncture.ca

Acupuncture for work/sports injuries. ICBC Claims.

4015 Health & Beauty

250-726-4175

www.fsjacupuncture.ca

Acupuncture for fertility, PCOS, PMS, Menopause. Direct insurance billing.

4025 Health Services

250-726-4175

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Acupuncture for fertility, PCOS, PMS, Menopause. Direct insurance billing. Dawson Creek

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Hardware Building Centre

Alaska Ave

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

The Brick

11616 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC

250-782-7822

Walmart Supercentre

600 Hwy 2 Dawson Creek, BC

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Sobey’s/Safeway

11216 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-2253

Be it known that the person: ZELENY©, DERYL CLAYTON OREST [506756L] and all variations thereof [©1138939 &,©1140016]: the man on 9 April 1979 achieved the age of majority being of sound mind, body and spirit, and is no longer a minor or deemed to be an minor, infant/ward and not under any known guardianship or indenture, and is entitled to all property rights, titles and interest and entitled to all accounts associated with the Security of the Person. Anyone with an equal or superior claim is hereby given Notice to state your claim within 28 days to the mailing address provide below.

Executor Office • c/o 207 Dundas Street East, #253 • Trenton Ontario, Dominion of Canada • [K8V 1L8]

THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE

The Corporation of the Village of Pouce Coupe’s 2022 Annual Report and 2022 SOFI Report is available for public inspection and comment at the Village Office located at 5011 49th Avenue or on the Village website at www.poucecoupe.ca. The public has an opportunity to make written submissions and ask questions of Council.

Council will consider the Annual Report at the July 19, 2023 Regular Council meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m.

Any questions should be directed to the Corporate Officer. Village office number 250-786-5794 or sstokes@poucecoupe.ca.

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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: ALAN CAMPBELL RENAAS, and/ or RENAAS, ALAN CAMPBELL, and/or ALAN CAMPBELL LLOYD, and/or LLOYD, ALAN CAMPBELL Estate, or: STEPHANIE LEE RENAAS, and/or RENAAS, STEPHANIE LEE 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: Brittany Bliewert, c/o 3786 Minto Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 9P8 before expiration of twenty-eight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

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: Richard Dwayne, Dufour. c/o: 10619 Petrick Drive, P.R.R.D. BC, V1G 0B9 before expiration of twenty-eight (28) days of the first publishing of this Notice.

NOTICE FOR THE 2023 A.G.M. OF THE DAWSN CREEK SENIOR CANUCKS

TUESDAY, JULY 11TH, 2023 7:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. DAWSON CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING ROOM (#9, 904 - 102 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC) Looking

NOTRE DAME SCHOOL

Education Assistant Position

DESIGNATED STUDENT:

Notre Dame Elementary School requires an Education Assistant. The position is 28.75 hrs/wk, 5.75 hrs/day (8:30 am – 2:45 pm, Monday to Friday), effective on days when school is in session starting September until the last day of classes, June 2024. This position will involve working with designated students and may involve providing academic or health-related support, including monitoring and administering medications or recommended exercises as outlined in student care plans. Training will be provided prior to school starting.

The ideal candidate would hold an Education Assistant Diploma; however, lesser qualified applicants with other coursework or training may be considered.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Colleen Richard, Principal at crichard@cispg.ca.