DC Mirror June 22, 2023

Northern Health warns there has been an increase in overdoses in Dawson Creek linked to a blue colored drug sold as “down.”

This drug causes sudden overdose and memory loss, this happens when the drug is smoked and injected.

Northern Health safety advice: Get overdose prevention, recognition, and response training; carry naloxone

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If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app available free on the app store or on Toward the Heart website.

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 (see locations listed below) Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses.

Overdose prevention site in Dawson Creek: Northern Health OPS, 1401 102nd Ave editor@dcdn.ca

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DC hosts Good Neighbours BBQ for evacuees

It was time for a free meal for Tumbler Ridge evacuees in Dawson Creek on Wednesday. Organizers estimate 200 burgers and dogs escaped during the event. BROWN

Tumbler Ridge evac order rescinded

The evacuation order of Tumbler Ridge has been rescinded.

This order was put into place on June 8. The evacuation alert will remain in effect as well, and the residents are reminded to be ready to evacuate the area with minimal notice should the need be determined.

Highway 52 N from Dawson Creek is currently considered safe and reopened at 10am this morning. Highway 52 E is

open from Tumbler Ridge to Kelly Lake. There is a wildfire in between One Island Lake Rd and Kelly Lake Rd for 22.7 km, and therefore this section of road is closed.

According to officials, Returning Evacuees that require transportation back to Tumbler Ridge from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, or Chetwynd are directed to contact the Fort St. John ESS Reception Centre at 250-794-3310. You need to call by noon in order to book a place on the bus for today.

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DC RCMP look for Kaydance Gray

Dawson Creek RCMP are currently looking for missing Dawson Creek woman, Kaydance Gray.

Gray was last seen by a family member in Dawson Creek on June 4. he has since had contact with services in Alberta and was last seen and believed to be in the Edmonton area. Police are currently concerned for her safety.

Gray is described as: an 18 year old Indigenous woman, 5 ft 5 in (165 cm), 110 lbs (49 kg), with brown eyes, dyed copper hair with

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Dawson Creek proclaims June as Filipino Heritage Month

The City of Dawson Creek has proclaimed June as Filipino Heritage Month. The proclamation was made during the city’s June 12 council meeting.

A large delegation from the Filipino community met with Mayor Darcy Dober and council to make the proclamation.

Dober said he was honoured to host the delegation and reflected on the values of fun, culture, and family held by many Filipino residents.

“Being fairly close to some of the Filipino community, and you know, friends to some - it’s very clear that is a very big part of the culture, and that’s what this council is really about this term,” he said. “Bridging those communication gaps in our community and really just being more about who we are as a community, and growing.”

Filipino associations and societies were first established in 2010, noted the proclamation, made in the spirit of Bayanihan (helping one another achieve a goal).

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Dawson Creek 6/49 ticket wins big

A Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Dawson Creek for Wednesday night’s draw is worth $73,607.30, according to the PlayNow app.

long with a ticket holder in Ontario and another in Quebec, the Dawson Creek ticket hit on five of the six numbers, plus the bonus number.

The odds of hitting five numbers and the bonus in the 6/49 are 1 in 2,330,636.

The reported winning numbers in last night’s draw were 12, 18, 22, 24, 25 and 47 with the bonus number of 21.

Meanwhile, an Ontario ticket hit the Lotto 6/49 gold ball draw last night. The holder of that ticket is now $42 million richer today.

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OPINION Merlin Nichols: troubled times

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Flood and fire, two scourges that have plagued humanity since the beginning of time are still with us and we haven’t learned a whole lot about how to deal with them. Running when they approach seems to help in the short term, but longterm solutions are more of a hope-to-maybe-somedayif-ever variety.

To be sure, our dear leaders have some gassy ideas about how to reduce the threats, but I think they are pipe dreams.

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Of course, we can avoid building in the floodplain but with the short streams out of the mountains it is not always easy to identify a floodplain. And those streams are quick to change directions when an obstacle like a fallen tree diverts the flow.

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Periodic dredging and clearing of other impediments to free flow of water in some streams when their beds are dry, and the fish have retreated to the river, would be a major asset in preventing serious overflow, but permission of Fish and Wildlife is hard to come by.

warn us that we can expect these troubled times to become more troubled, more chaotic, more angry, more dangerous as time moves on.

overwhelm us because He is with us.

Our Creator Father says, “Do not be afraid for I am with you” (Isaiah 43:1-5). Awesome! Like the three young men in Nebuchadnezzar’s seventimes heated furnace.

And if God is for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31)?

God is for us!

Even so, I am quite aware that some readers who might have made it this far in their reading do not believe in a Creator God who takes an interest in our daily affairs. A God who knows when we run from the flames or struggle out of the muddy water. And cares.

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Protecting fish habitat is the ostensible reason. But anyone who has observed a paste,g torrent in one of these mountain drainage beds will know that any fish sad enough to be caught in the flood would be reduced to paste and the habitat rendered unrecognizable. Oh, well.

Fire presents a different set of risks. Those of us who are surrounded by trees must be prepared to take defensive measures before being threatened by fire.

But unless we are inclined to move to the asphalt jungle and face a whole different set of challenges, we’ll hang out where we are and be thankful for mercies.

We are living in troubled times, and the Scriptures

Scripture also tells us multiple times and in various ways not to be afraid; fear not, the God who created this earth and placed us on it has a plan for fixing the mess we have made of His beautiful and sustainable planet. He knows us intimately, our fears, our dreams, our ambitions, and the number of hairs on our heads. He has called us by name, and we are His possession. This may be small comfort as you watch your life’s work with everything you prize float down the river or go up in smoke. However, given the uncertainty of the times and of the world economies, it might be the best comfort you could ask for.

What we are seeing, feeling, experiencing is evil and the result of evil. In the beginning, the Creator put the human race, in its purity and innocence, in charge of running this earth. He also gave us freedom to choose

to whom we would report. Sadly, tragically, humanity opted to believe the destroyer, the devil in disguise, and turned over the keys of our paradisal estate and the management of the earth to him.

And we see the result in fire, flood, fearful storms, earthquakes, land slides, and other “natural” evils increasing in frequency and intensity – a sign explicitly stated in Holy Scripture that the end of this present age is approaching, to be superseded by the Age to come.

It may feel like the murky waters of this flood of evil, “natural” and human generated, will wash over us, that the searing heat of uncontrolled human passion will crisp our minds, but we have our Father’s promise to be with us.

The fires of evil may threaten to incinerate our mortal frames. The flood of societal dissolution may be about to engulf us, but God assures us that when we walk through the flames we will not be burned; when we pass through the waters, they will not

But we do, and He is actively working behind the scenes to rescue us from the results of the bad choices we and our ancestors made and that we continue to make.

As free moral agents, responsible for our own decisions, we can turn down His invitation to life. Unlike our governments, He will not order us out of harm’s way.

In the meantime, we must contend with the vicissitudes of life as we encounter them and take the good with the bad.

But there is no law, civic or natural, that require us to take the bad sitting down. Some of the bad stuff happening out there must be resisted. Some of it must be ferreted out. We have been endowed with minds that can reason and we have to come to our own conclusions about the fare we are handed daily in multiple doses.

So, think clearly, keep your hands on the wheel, and look way ahead,

Peace region court docket: June 1-7,

- June Skye Marilyn Michel (born 1993) was sentenced to three years probation for being an accessory to a crime after the fact and to time served for breaching a release order, committed in Fort Nelson. Michel was in custody for seven days following her arrest on the accessory count and time served in relation to the breach was not available.

- Tyson Samuel Logan (born 1987) was sentenced to time served for two counts of breaching an undertaking, committed in Chetnwynd and Moberly Lake. Time served was not available.

- Kelly Donald Shular (born 1975) was sentenced to 15 months probation and issued a five-year firearms prohibition and ordered to provide a DNA sample for uttering threats, possessing a firearm without a licence or registration, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of breaching an undertaking and to time served for two counts of mischief $5,000 or under, a further count of breaching an undertaking and three counts of breaching a release order, all committed in Fort St. John. Shular was in custody for 109 days prior to sentencing.

- Isaiah Sterling Acko (born 1983) was sentenced to two days in jail and nine months probation for two counts of breaching a release order, committed in Fort St. John. Acko was in custody for three days prior to sentencing.

- Jayden Raphael John (born 2001) was sentenced to seven days in jail for breaching a release order, committed in Fort St. John. John was in custody for 16 days prior to sentencing.

- Allan Brian Allarie (born 1965) was prohibited from driving for two years and fined $1,500 plus a $225 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act, committed in Dawson Creek.

- Kyle Duncan Campbell (born 1986) was sentenced to a 420-day conditional sentence order and one year probation and issued a 10-year firearms prohibition for knowingly occupying a vehicle in which there is a firearm and sentenced to time served and fined $500 for driving while prohibited or licence suspended.

- Stanley James Chapman (born 1956) was prohibited from driving for three months and fined $1,000 plus a $150 victim surcharge for driving

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without due care and attention under the Motor Vehicle Act, committed in Tumbler Ridge.

- Lyndsay Jenna Leigh Yellowdirt (born 1996) was issued a one-year $500 peace bond after an allegation of causing fear of injury or damage in Fort St. John.

- Thomas Everett Forbes (born 1973) was sentenced to 18 months probation, ordered to provide a DNA

sample for assault causing bodily harm and to time served for breaching a release order, both committed in Chetwynd. Forbes was also assessed $200 in victim surcharges and was in custody for 39 days prior to sentencing.

- Aleaha Summer Dawn Newhook (born 1997) was prohibited from driving for one year and fined $1,000 for driving while impaired, committed in Fort St. John.

- Alan James Joseph Renouf (born 1980) was

sentenced to a threemonth conditional sentence order and three months probation and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for break and enter with intent to commit an offence, committed in Fort St. John. Renouf was in custody for 15 days following his arrest.

- Edgar Walter (born 1987) was issued a oneyear $500 peace bond after an allegation of causing fear of injury or damage in Fort St. John.

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The Flash: the DC multi-verse

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The Flash is very much like Source Code or Edge of Tomorrow – with Barry Allen(s) on reset and starting over, and over, and over again, using their speed to move through time –and universes within the DC universe.

So DC’s first real crack at a multi-verse film is here – where there are Supermans going back to the day of Reeve and Reeves, and other super-cagey versions of the Man of Steel.

has a knock on, butterfly effect on his world and others. Soon he is reaching out to a Batman older than Affleck – Michael Keaton. Let’s get nuts.

Of course there are missed chances to have some of these superheroes and actor (either real or CGI) interacting with each other – beyond just Barry Allen.

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The plot centres around Barry Allen wanting to save his mother. This of course has a knock on effect on his universe as well as others. He saves his mother bay simply putting a can of tomato sauce in her shopping cart. This

A newly formed Flash and Batman look for this world’s Kryptonian – and with General Zod appearing in Barry Allen’s world – this plot takes place at the same time as Man of Steel and events of Batman V. Superman.

What this does is whet the appetite for a Tim Burton return to the Dark Knight, or at least the DC Universe.

The Flash runs into the Creek this week.

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DC powerlifter presses to a third place at provincials

TW Buck Reporter/Photographer

Dawson Creek powerlifter Aljohn Macam took 3rd place in his class at the Alberta Powerlifting Union Provincials 2023 in Calgary on June 10.

Lifters are required to record a certain total (weight) at a local meet to qualify for Provincials, which Macam was able to do during his second powerlifting meet last year. The APUP meet was Macam’s fourth competition to date.

“I started powerlifting three years ago when a couple of friends influenced me to start going to the gym and one of them later on suggested I try powerlifting,” says Macam.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the sport of powerlifting has

grown immensely and evidence of that is in the record number of athletes competing in this year’s Alberta Provincials.

Macam’s total was 570 KG. Squat of 215 KG, Bench Press of 120 KG and Deadlift of 235 KG.

“We were told over 200 athletes were going to be competing.”

“Powerlifting and competing has helped me both mentally and physically. I developed skills and habits I didn’t think I was capable of 5 years ago. I’m also fortunate to be surrounded by supportive family and friends. I also wouldn’t be able to train and compete at this level without the support of local businesses that support athletes like me,” he adds.

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Honing preps a rehab summer, for busy fall

Rob Brown Managing Editor

Left just out of the medal rounds last October at the World Softball championships, Peace region’s Roxy Honing is prepping for another crack at the world this fall, and playing for Canada in 2024/25 at the national level.

“The idea this year is to rehab in the summer for the fall and going back to worlds again in Utah,” she says.

Honing traditionally plays for the United States in regular season play, then puts on the maple leaf to play for Canada at the National level. She plays for the the Lady Gray Jays when in Canada. West Coast United is Honing’s US team, based out of California, Redding.

Honing is adding something else to the national level, looking to represent Canada at next year’s worlds in both softball, and pickleball.

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Born in Pouce Coupe, BC on January 14, 1947. He was raised in Tupper, BC and was a long time resident of Fort Nelson, BC. He passed away June 10, 2023 surrounded by family. He lived a long adventurous life. He loved fast cars and was one of the best finishing dozer operators in the Northern Rockies. He was predeceased by his father, Frank Hegenbart, his mother, Waldtraut Hegenbart and sister, Gertrude Pohl. He is survived by his common-law wife of 26 years, Cookie Goulet, daughters Heidi Hegenbart (Aaron), Claudel Scott (Bobby), Sherrae Thorne (Jeremy) and son Venne Goulet. He got to share life with 10 grandchildren, Gavin, Kera, Kaelyn, Klara, Ryland, Kasch, Braydon, Emelia, Frankie and Breanne. He is also survived by sisters Brigitte Tolway (Joe) and Lilly Larson and many Nieces and Nephews. He was an avid animal lover and loved all of his fur-grandkids dearly. A date for a celebration of life has not been set.

1955-2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carmen Barber, a resident of Progress, BC, on Monday March 13, 2023 in Penticton, British Columbia at the age of 68 years.

Carmen (Carmela) was born January 23, 1955 to Enrico and Maria Arnone in Cimitile, Napoli, Italy. Carmen was predeceased by her parents Enrico and Maria, her brother Domenico, and her sister Rosa.

Carmen is lovingly remembered by her husband of 45 years Sam, her sisters Lata (Pierre Raby) and Antonietta (Giuseppe Pacchiano), her brother Felix; her children Jennifer (Sam Wingham), Graham (Richelle Brau), and Thomas as well as her grandchildren Cayden and Fynley Wingham and Emersyn and Luke Barber.

Carmen spent her professional life engaged in the education system starting at McLeod Elementary and finishing at Ecole Frank Ross. In her personal time she loved to garden, spend time at their cabin in the summer and Arizona in the winter. Carmen was also a talented artist who loved to paint.

A celebration of Carmen’s life will be held on Saturday July 15, 2023, at 1:30pm at the McLeod School and Community Hall which is located at 8025, 265 Road, west of Dawson Creek, British Columbia.

1055 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/ South Peace Historical Society Meetings

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

1055 Coming Events

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.

1060 Community Notes

We’re here to help!

• PREVENTION

• EDUCATION

• SUPPORT

Northern Brain Injury Association

1-866-979-HOPE (4673)

1060 Community Notes

We’re here to help!

• PREVENTION

• EDUCATION

• SUPPORT

Northern Brain Injury Association

1-866-979-HOPE (4673)

1090 Funeral Services

Reynar’s Funeral Services & Crematorium

1300 102 Avenue Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-2424

1-800-217-2299 wecare@reynars.com

1043 News of the Day

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

1043 News of the Day

1130 Meeting Place

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.

1165 Volunteers

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

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

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Typically matzoh/matzah is substituted for other yeasted breads this time of year. One place matzoh really shines, though, is in matzoh balls for use in soups or side dishes. A dumpling of sorts, matzoh balls are tasty and filling, and ideal for meals anytime. Try this recipe for “Perfect Matzah Balls (Kneidlach)” courtesy of Chabad.org’s Kosher Cooking.

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2 eggs, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons oil or chicken fat

2 tablespoons soup stock or water

1⁄2 cup matzah meal

1 teaspoon salt

1 quart of salted water or chicken soup, for cooking

Beat eggs slightly with fork. Add other ingredients, except matzah meal, and mix. Add matzah meal gradually until thick.

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1226 Situations Wanted

Housesitter needed in Arras area for July 1st weekend. Please phone: 250-719-9272

1228 Trades Help

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1405 Education

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2005 Antiques

Buying Antiques

Coins, toys, tools advertising, & more Will buy bulk. Call/text 780-832-8216

2026 Books, Coins, Stamps

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

Looking for a Moveable

Pre-School / Pre-Kindergarten

Early Childhood Educator

Applications are being sought for an Early Childhood Educator to run Notre Dame School’s Pre-School / Pre-Kindergarten program from September 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with the possibility of renewal for the 2024-2025 school year. This position MAY include 6 hours per day 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) with 4 additional prep hours per week for a total of 24 hours per week; final hours will be determined by student enrollment numbers. Benefits and pension are available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.

General Description:

Reporting to the School Principal, the ECE is responsible for planning, organizing, executing, and managing a successful pre-school/pre-kindergarten program in accordance with applicable acts, regulations, policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education Certification.

• Emergency First Aid Community Care.

• Highly responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.

• Previous experience in the same or similar field of work.

As a faith-based school, successful candidates must be comfortable working in a religious setting. Preference will be given to applicants who are Practicing Catholics or Christian.

Applications must be made via email or mail and include documents that address levels of competency in the above qualifications. All applicants must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applications To:

Via Email: Colleen Richard, Principal: crichard@cispg.ca

Via Mail: Colleen Richard, Principal Notre Dame School 925-104th Avenue, Dawson Creek

V1G 2H8

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For further information, please contact Colleen Richard at crichard@cispg.ca.

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4015

Health & Beauty

250-726-4175

www.fsjacupuncture.ca

Acupuncture for fertility, PCOS, PMS, Menopause.

Direct insurance billing.

4025 Health Services

250-726-4175

www.fsjacupuncture.ca

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

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

Bob Zimmer, MP: Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies 9916 100 Ave Fort St John, BC 250-787-1192

Encore Suites

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SAY NO to FAKE NEWS! 63% of Canadians can’t tell the difference between real and fake news.

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 OF PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE

SECTION 21 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER, SBC 2003, C. 26

The District of Chetwynd (the “District”) intends to provide assistance to Beelyne Executive Services address 5208 North Access Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C1J0 (the “Company”), pursuant to Section 21 of the Community Charter. The assistance will provide under a partnering agreement between the District and the Company dated June 5th, 2023 and will be in the form of a grant (the “Grant”) up to a maximum of $5000.00 as a part of the District’s Business Façade Improvement Program. Funding for the program is provided to the District by the province’s Northern Development Initiative Trust. The purpose of the Grant is to encourage business owners or commercial tenants to invest in building façade upgrades to enhance the appearance of the community, encourage tourism and economic development in the District and support recruitment of new business and residents.

For further information, please contact Ellen McAvany at 250-401-4113 or email emcavany@gochetwynd.com.

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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

9183 Utility Trailers

6730 Local Marketplace

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

Walmart Supercentre 600 Hwy 2 Dawson Creek, BC 250- 719-0128

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6730 Local Marketplace

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Ask your sales rep about the Mile 0 Connections Business Directory 250-782-4888

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

5520 Legal/Public Notices

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

WINTER TIRES

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4: GN3000 Ginell

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9140 Collectibles & Classic Cars

2004 Chev Cavalier Z-type 123,000 kms. runs Good. Alberta Registered. $2900. 250-786-0409

LANDACT:NOTICEOFAPPLICATION FORADISPOSITIONOFCROWNLAND

TakenoticethatP&LVenturesLtd. fromHudson’sHope,BC,hasapplied totheMinistryofForests(FOR), NortheastRegion,foraLicenceofOc− cupationforQuarryingPurposessitu− atedonProvincialCrownlandlocated atPortageCreek. FORinvitescommentsonthisappli− cation,theLand’sfileis8015691. Writtencommentsconcerningthis applicationshouldbedirectedtoAn− drewTofflemire,(250)233−7058,Au− thorizationOfficer,NortheastRegion, FOR,at100−10003−110thAvenue, FortSt.John,BCV1J6M7.Comments willbereceivedbyFORuptoJuly28, 2023.FORmaynotbeabletoconsid− ercommentsreceivedafterthisdate. PleasevisittheApplications,Com− mentsandReasonsforDecision Database at http://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/for moreinformation. Beadvisedthatanyresponsetothis advertisementwillbeconsideredpart ofthepublicrecord.Accesstothese recordsrequiresthesubmissionofa FreedomofInformation(FOI)request. Visitwww.gov.bc.ca/ freedomofinformationto learnmoreaboutFOIsubmissions.

ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20

Aries, sometimes you do not have to take action to fix problems. Certain issues will work themselves out on their own. Don’t feel the need to rush in and find a quick solution.

TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21

Right now the spotlight is on you and your talents, Taurus. You have a large group of admirers who are looking to see what you can produce next.

GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21

You will recover quickly from disagreements with others, Gemini. These situations may give you a new perspective and compel you to change a few things for the better.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

Confide in a friend about something that is troubling you, Cancer. Talking about the issue could start you down a path toward a solution. Thank others for lending an ear.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

Leo, on the outside everything may seem to be going along fine with a friend. But things may be different on the inside. Treat others tenderly to avoid piling on.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Vacation vibes are high this week, Virgo. You are daydreaming about potential destinations. Narrow down your prospects and zero in on your favorite features.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

You may want to know what another person is thinking but don’t want to come off too pushy, Libra. If you phrase the question the right way, it won’t seem like an interrogation.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

Your physical and emotional health may be a focal point this week, Scorpio. Book some time for reflection, rest and relaxation. Solitude can help you clear your mind.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

Sagittarius, you are staying on top of your responsibilities and have good energy moving through this week. However, by the time the weekend arrives you may be running on empty.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

Try having some fun outside of your comfort zone, Capricorn. It is good to try new things from time to time and push the boundaries you have set up for yourself.

AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

Aquarius, this week you may find yourself meeting new people and fitting into groups you had not imagined. Network as much as possible while having fun along the way.

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

Pisces, finances may have been on your mind and you are eager to pay off some debt. It could take a while, but you will be successful.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 18 Blake Shelton, Singer (47)

JUNE 19 Macklemore, Rapper (40)

JUNE 20 Nicole Kidman, Actress (56)

JUNE 21 Chris Pratt, Actor (44)

JUNE 22 Danny Green, Athlete (36)

JUNE 23 Alexandra Trusova, Skater (19)

JUNE 24 Lionel Messi, Athlete (36)

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Classifieds

Pouce Coupe NON PROFIT HOUSING SOCIETY (Tremblay House)

AGM Thursday

June

PUBLIC NOTICE

ANNUAL MEETING

The City of Dawson Creek’s Annual Report for 2022 will be presented for Council approval at the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, June 26, 2023, which is also designated as the Annual Meeting.

Council is requesting input from the public regarding this document. Written comments received prior to June 19 will be included in the agenda. The Annual Report and the Statement of Financial Information are available for public inspection at City Hall during normal business hours and on our website at www.dawsoncreek.ca.

Please direct questions regarding the Annual Report to Brenda Ginter, Corporate Officer, by email at bginter@dawsoncreek.ca or by phone at 250-784-3614.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

Property Taxes are due by July 4, 2023

The 2023 Property Tax Notices were mailed on May 12, 2023. Taxpayers, especially NEW OWNERS, who have not received their Tax Notice, should contact City Hall Tax Department immediately at 250.784.3608 or tax_dept@dawsoncreek.ca.

HOME OWNER GRANT – YOU MUST CLAIM EACH YEAR

The Home Owner Grant program is administered by the Province of BC and home owners can apply online www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or by phone 1-888-355-2700. Property Owners are encouraged to pay their property taxes and claim the Provincial Home Owner Grant, if eligible, by July 4, 2023 to avoid penalties. Home Owner Grants are no longer accepted at City Hall.

If you miss the July 4th deadline, a 10% penalty will be applied on the current tax balance if unpaid after the due date as per Municipal Tax Regulation 426/2003.

You can pay your taxes at City Hall or at most financial institutions (including online banking). Please note that credit cards are accepted at City Hall for property taxes with a 2% convenience fee added to the total.

Arliss McKechnie

Tax Clerk

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, June 26, 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, June 23, 2023.

³OCP Amendment (23-02) Bylaw 4563, 2023 and Zoning Amendment (23-02) Bylaw 4564, 2023 proposes to re-designate and re-zone the properties shown as outlined in bold and crosshatched on the two maps below:

A copy of the proposed OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT (23-02) BYLAW NO. 4563, 2023 and ZONING AMENDMENT (23-02) BYLAW NO. 4564, 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.