Dawson Creek Mirror 2022-0929

Near 100-year-old Hart Hotel getting a dose of CPR

Rob Brown Managing Editor

After a bit of a cardiac arrest for a few years – work is being done to resuscitate the historic, almost 100-year-old Hart Hotel.

The building has been bequeathed to Aleaha Newhook and she hope next year will see the hotel back in some form or fashion.

“I was thinking a First Nations gift shop or crafts on the first-floor front, re-open the bar and see what else can be done,” she says of the Pouce Coupe landmark.

“I used to live here about 11 years ago when I was.in mid-teens,” says Newhook, unrelated to previous occupant/owner Andrew Chopp.

Newhook is looking to get some of the classic interior features of

the Hart – some carvings and pool tables back up to snuff.

“We’ve got a few neighbours helping us out right now.”

Step by step, day by day.

“The idea to hopefully have it in shape for next year.”

“We don’t need a ton of people right now,” says future general manager Sierra Hannas.

SHUTS THE DOOR – It was a return to the Dawson Creek Kodiaks at the Memorial last week as the team kicked off their 2022/23 home campaign. The team plays in Beaverlodge this weekend. BROWN

DC Ministerial Association

David Roch 250-782-0150

davidphyllisroch@gmail.com

11501 17 St, Dawson Creek

Reformed Ministries & Missional Outreach

Pastor Terry Hagen 403-835-7235 houseofhagen@hotmail.com

Sundays: 1:00pm

1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

Alliance Church

Contact: 250-782-3837 dawsoncreekalliance.ca

9009 10 St. Dawson Creek

Bethel Pentecostal Church

Pastor Jared Keber

Contact O ce: 250-782-5885 o ce@betheldc.ca

Web: www.betheldc.ca

11501 17 St Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek Community Church

Contact: David Roch 250-782-0150 davidphyllisroch@gmail.com

1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

First Baptist Church

Our Sunday service is at 10:30 am year round. Live on our website. 1400-113 Ave. Dawson Creek 250-782 4792. In crisis, get a hold of Pastor Terry by appointment only.

email: o ce@dc rstbaptist.ca www.dc rstbaptist.ca

Contact: Pastor Terry Coe terry@dc rstbaptist.ca

Grace Lutheran Church

Grace is a caring church community. We welcome all to worship and share our life in Christ’s love.

250-782-3624

Email : grace@pris.ca

11101 17 St Dawson Creek

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Grandview Chapel

Is a friendly church nestled on the hill in Dawson Creek grandviewchapel.ca

Contact: Tony Vigar 250-782-4225

900 94 Ave Dawson Creek

Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

Notre Dame Catholic Church

Please contact the o ce for service times and for ministerial program information

Contact: Fr. Venerando Sabacan 250-782-3456

Email: nddc@shaw.ca

908 104 Ave Dawson Creek

South Peace

United Church

Contact: Marilyn Carroll 250-782-2636

Web: www.neonet.bc.ca/ unitedchurchdawsoncreek/Spuc_ Home.html

Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca

11101 17 St Dawson Creek

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Salvation Army Church 250-782-4812

1436 104 Ave. Dawson Creek

Church Service: Sundays 11:00 am

St James Presbyterian Church 1501-108 Ave. Dawson Creek

Traditional Sunday Service: 10:00 am

St Marks Anglican Church

Contact Lay Reader – Rupert Kirk 250-782-2939

Email: stmarks@pris.ca and on Facebook

1029 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

Sunday Service: 11:00 am

Food Bank: Monday-Friday 10:30am-1:30pm

Kitchen: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Sunday Service: 11am 250-782-3085

Pastor Christopher McLean stpaul58@telus.net 901 Cornwall Cres, Dawson Creek

South Peace Bible Missionary

Sunday Service: 10am & 7pm

Wednesday Service: 7pm 250-786-5711

Pastor: Stephane Poulin 4911 48th Ave, Pouce Coupe

250-782-4888

Dawson Creek

Fort St. John

Alberta-B.C. border

Apostolic Lighthouse

Pastor Aaron Farmer

Sunday Worship | 2PM

Wednesday Bible Study | 7PM pastor@altdc.ca 701-96A Ave, Dawson Creek Website: www.alcdawson.com

Church of the Nazarene Service times: Sunday 2pm, Friday 7pm Website: www.dcnazarene.com

Pastor Megan Polowski Email: dcnazarene@gmail.com Phone: 250-719-7425

Church of the New Jerusalem

A distinctive Christian church dedicated to learning, living and sharing the spiritual understanding of the Bible as revealed in books written by Emanuel Swedenborg. We worship the Lord, Jesus Christ as God Himself in Human form. We believe his whole word is a divine allegory with a spiritual sense. We also have a unique and extensive set of teachings about the life after death. Our motto “ All religion is of life, and the life of religion is to do what is good.” All are welcome to our services and other events. Visit www. dawsoncreeknewchurch.ca for more info and the church newsletter. 250782-8035 • 9013 8 St Dawson Creek

Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Gideons International

The Grizzly Valley Chapter is part of the national Gideons organization. Our mission is to share God’s Word with e ective and engaging forms of Scripture. Reaching people everywhere with the Gospel through personal witness and partnership with the local church.

Contacts: Bill & Pauline Hendley, ph. 250-788-8177 (H) 250-788-6902 (C)

Email: newtouch@pris.ca; Stanton & Charlotte Miller, ph: 250-782-3881 (H) Email: cemiller083@gmail.com

Jehovah’s Witnesses

250-782-7487 644 105A Ave. Dawson Creek

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

250-782-4921 • www.mormon.org/ 10901 13th St. Dawson Creek

Peace Mission Chapel

Contact: Pastor Bill Mann Located Hwy 97 Progress, BC 250-843-7506

Sunday Meetings 11:00 am

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Bible Study: 10:00 am Church Services: 11:00 am Contact: 250-782-1710 9201-14th St. Dawson Creek

Pastor: Michael McPherson

Pouce Coupe Community Church

Contact: Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160

Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

New Beginnings

Baptist Church Services: Sundays 10:30am 10221-18th St Dawson Creek

Pastor: Dr. Michael Stark newbeginningsbaptist.ca

Rolla Bible Baptist Church

Pastor Bob Rempel 250-759-4540 Web: rollachurch.com

Email: rolla@pris.ca

Location: Rolla, BC at the corner of 400 Ave. and 403 St. Services: Sundays 10:30am

Baha’i Faith

An independent world religion founded by Bahá’u’lláh – (Glory of God) in 1844. He taught the oneness of humanity, the oneness of God, the oneness of religion. Devotional gatherings and study circles open to all.

Contact : Dale Campbell 250-719-7427 (bahai.org)

Groundbirch

Chetwynd

Tumbler Ridge

WEATHER

Kimberly “Kim”Wellington

Kimberly “Kim”Wellington, 85, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, August 15, 2022, at the Your City Hospice and Palliative Care Centre. Kim was born on July 10, 1927, daughter of the late Jacob and Lynn Taylor. She graduated from Name of High School in 1944 and worked for the City of Yourtown as a VP of operations for the board. She married the late Martin Wellington in March 1951 and together they owned the Wellington Corner Store in Yourtown. Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law, and her grandchildren John, Je , Jay, Melissa, Susan, Debra, Simon and Nicholas.

Janis Kmet

Scholarships

There are significant scholarships funds available for prospective student athletes for the 2022-2023 school year. Scholarship funds can be accessed through an application process. Please contact Leanne Esau, Engage Sport North Manager, Athletics and Community Engagement Northern Lights College for all necessary details and forms.

Compete in the Canadian intercollegiate rodeo circuit

We offer students an opportunity to represent Northern Lights College as Varsity Athletes on the NLC Rodeo Team. These student athletes will be offered a membership to compete within the Canadian College Rodeo Circuit (CIRA). More information about the CIRA can be found at canadiancollegerodeo.com.

CIRA requires athletes to be in minimum 3 courses and maintain academic GPA of 2.0. Trade and Apprenticing students are also welcome. Priority will be given to scholarship applications received by May 31, 2022 for Fall season 2022 or by September 31, 2022 for Spring Season 2023.

More information

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Leanne Esau Manager, Athletics and Community Engagement Northern Lights College

Phone: 250–784–5157

Email: leasau@engagesportnorth.com

Fire services meeting a much ado about nothing, public wonders what was it for

It was a case of “why are we here?” for more than 40 minutes at the Pouce Coupe commnity hall last week during a town hall concerning fire services in the village.

After the village released a survey offering four options for fire services - from the the current service, a pair of lesser services, and no service.

Residents were perplexed why only cuts to the fire department were suggested, when all of council claimed to the support fire services and the fire hall.

“But the village is only proposing cuts,” noted on village resident.

Pouce Fire Chief Blair Deveaux and firefighter SCott LaFrense noted that other than a full cut - all the other options proposed by the

village would see the exact same costs.

“it is still the same fire hall buildig, all the same equipment and staff - with the same amount of calls we don’t control,” said LaFresne.

It was a member of the public who noted each household only pays about $40 per house for fire services in Pouce Coupe.

“We are all here and you are looking at cancelling fire services over $40 per house?”

It was also noted the village only pays 9 percent of the total fire services budget, with the PRRD, regional agreements, and the province picking up 91 percent of the tab.

Dawson Creek’s 100 Women Who Care group is back better than ever

A Dawson Creek group that has given out more than $115,000 since 2018 will be gathering to hand out much needed cash to a Mile Zero non profit group in need.

October 24 sees the Dawson Creek chapter of the 100 Women Who Care assembling once again to hand $10,000 to a local charity.

The George Dawson Inn will see the meeting get going at 6pm with refreshments and local vendors. The meeting proper will begin at 7pm

Until October 1, the group is still looking for potential non-profits to make their shortlist for the evening.

“The nomination forms have been sent out to our active members. It closes on Oct 1, 2022,” says Kira Grace with the group.

More than $115,000 has been raised over the two years of the group’s existence – meeting eight times prior to the 2020 pandemic.

Below - the March 2020 gathering and voting.

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Notice No. 10-1

THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

An election by voting is to be held to elect a Mayor, four Councillors, and that the following persons are candidates for each office:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names

Residential Address Boyer Edmond 4805 49th Avenue Michetti Lorraine 5102 49th Avenue Plowright William 4810 49th Avenue Veach Danielle 4800 47th Avenue

COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected Surname Usual Names Residential Address Hebert Marlene 4901 49th Avenue Johnston Raymond 4809 46th Street Mineault Richard #102 10432 17th Street Rabel Kurtis 5110 51st Avenue Smith Barbara 5115 52nd Avenue Wall James 5110 51st Avenue Woodill Marcel 13217 Brookbank Sub

ASSENT VOTING

The Peace River Regional District will be seeking elector assent from residents living in all communities in the region, regardless of which local government election they vote in, both municipal and rural, for four proposed regional services. Formal notices regarding these assent voting opportunities have been published in local papers, and may be viewed on the PRRD website – please review the information about these services prior to attending the voting place. ALL eligible voters, whether they live in a town or city, or in the country, are able to vote on the assent voting questions, even if the mayor, councillors, or electoral area director in their area was acclaimed.

• Sports and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service

• Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service

• Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service

• Regional Connectivity Service

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be:

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

Saturday, October 15, 2022, between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

Voting Places Location Address

1 Pouce Coupe Community Centre 5010 – 52nd Avenue

ADVANCE VOTING will be held as follows:

(For voting day only registration)

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Pouce Coupe Community Centre 5010 – 52nd Avenue, Pouce Coupe

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required complete the application form available at the voting place and to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below:

RESIDENT ELECTORS:

To register as a resident elector you must:

be 18 years of age or older on general voting day, October 15, 2022;

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a resident of the [municipality or electoral area] on the day of registration (at time of voting); and

• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:

To register as a non-resident property elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day, October 15, 2022;

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a registered owner of real property in the [municipality or electoral area] for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and

• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

In addition, for non-resident property electors:

• The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

• If more than one person is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

 In addition, in order to register at time of voting:

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

Sandy Stokes, Chief Election Officer

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Chances to win more than $1,000 in prizes with 2022 Dawson Creek Mirror Reader’s Choice

Are you ready? Who will be the South Peace’s best of the best for 2022?

It’s Readers’ Choice time again! Vote now and let us know who you think is the best of the best in Dawson Creek and the South Peace.

Fill in at least 50% of the categories for your chance to win one of these fabulous prizes:

•. $500 in Gift Cards donated by Post and Row Taphouse and Eatery and The Roadhouse in Arras restaurants.

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Enter as often as you like but each entry must include the Official Ballot Form either online HERE or in the Dawson Creek Mirror with the entry voting form.

Note: * Minimum of 50% of the categories must be filled out for the entry to be valid. There are 207 in total. Contest closes 4:00 pm on October 21, 2022.

OPINION: Lessons learned from the washing machine

It seemed simple enough.

Recently we found ourselves in need of a new washing machine.

I had put a load of clothes into the washer in the basement and headed upstairs. After a time, I heard a weird noise, which brought me back downstairs. The washer was making a thunking sound, and I heard something that sounded a lot like metal scraping against metal.

My husband came down to listen to the washer, too. We took turns putting an ear against the washing machine.

There was some debate about trying to take the washer apart (probably not a great idea), the question of when we purchased it (neither of us could recall) and where the original receipt was. Our file seemed to have receipts for every other appliance we had ever bought, including the juicer we only used twice, but no receipt for the washer.

We decided it would probably be best, both time-wise, cost-wise and frustration-wise, to just get a brand new washer.

So off we went to our neighbourhood appliance store.

than that was larger washing space so that we could wash bigger items, including the monstrous comforter that we always had to take to the drycleaners because it was way too big for the washer,

We ultimately decided to get a little more up-to-date, and purchased an in-stock model with push buttons and a digital window. It did not have the knobs we had hoped for, but it did have the extra washing space we really wanted, and it looked relatively simple, compared to some others we had considered.

Once we got home, set up the washer and figured out some basic settings, I soon realized that I was not really in charge of the washing anymore.

detergent into the little washing detergent drawer.

Apart from the power and start settings, there are, by my calculation, 23 different option buttons to press. So far, I only use three of them.

Still, I have discovered that sometimes it’s good to stretch ourselves a little, even with something as simple (or not so simple) as a new washing machine.

We did get a nice little printed manual with the washer that I admit I have never fully read. I’m thinking of getting up extra early one morning to learn more about the features I haven’t yet used.

I’ll make a nice pot of coffee and settle in to read that whole manual.

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Clearly, washing machines had changed a lot over the years. Quite a few of them were digital with push buttons. The helpful salesman even pointed out one model that involved somehow using my cell phone to operate it. While I am sure someone else will appreciate that model, I am not that tech-savvy.

The old washer we had been using for years was pretty simple, with knobs for the various settings. The only thing we really wanted other

The washer informed me exactly how long the washing would take, controlled how long I had to add any extra garments before its lid locked, and told me when I was supposed to sanitize the washing machine. I discovered the sanitizing feature after not hearing the spin cycle and thinking the washing was taking an extra long time one day. I arrived downstairs to see nothing washed and a message in the little digital window telling me it was time to sanitize the washer. I still don’t know exactly how I overrode the washer’s order and got the message off the little screen. I just pressed a bunch of buttons until the machine started washing.

Now that some time has gone by, I’m happy to report that while I still have lots to learn, I am pleased with the machine, and the washing is going well. My husband and I hardly ever have to refer to the handwritten steps we taped on the wall next to the washer, one of which includes remembering to put the washing

But first, I’ll have to figure out how to use that new digital coffee maker we got.

Thanks to our washing machine adventures, I think I’m up to the challenge.

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Colour up some Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Lyle Lyle Crocodile is coming to Dawson Creek! Based on the 1965 children’s book of the same title about Lyle, who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. It is for the whole family!.

We are having a Colouring contest. Deadline for the submission will be on Oct. 13. Open to ages 4 to 10. Submit to us on or before Oct 13, 2022 @ via e-mail at center@ magiclanterntheatres.ca or simply drop it at the Centre Cinema Theatre, or the Dawson Creek Mirror!

Please write your name, age and contact details at the back of your entry. It will be labeled by corresponding numbers and posted in our Facebook page for people to vote! There will be 3 winners. Winners will be announced on Oct. 25,2022.”

1st Prize : 10 admit 1Movie Tickets

2nd Prize : 5 Admit 1 Movie tickets

3rd Prize : 2 Admit 1 Movie Tickets

The Adventures of Ace O’Hara

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

Rabel: a shared vision for the village is needed

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

District of Chetwynd that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six Councillors, and two School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual NamesResidential Address

COURTOREILLE Allen 4828 – 52nd Avenue

WARRINGTON Michael 6327 Wildmare Sub

OFFICE(S) OF COUNCILLOR – Elected by Acclamation

Surname Usual NamesResidential Address

BASSENDOWSKIClay 1628 87th Avenue Dawson Creek

DECK Melvin 5101 – 45th Avenue

MACDONALD Kayla 6104 Kurjata Road

NELSON Julia 3503 Bedell Drive

SMITH Andrea 5104 45th Avenue

WARK Janet 5098 – 43A Street

VOTING DATES AND LOCATION

TWO ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be HELDbetween the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Chetwynd District Office 5400 Hospital Road - and –Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Chetwynd District Office 5400 Hospital Road

GENERAL VOTING will be HELDbetween the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m Saturday, October 15, 2022

Chetwynd District Office 5400 Hospital Road

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Voting day only registration is in effect for the District of Chetwynd

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required to complete

RESIDENT ELECTORS:

To register as a resident elector you must:

•be 18 years of age or older on general voting day, October 15, 2022;

•be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

•be a resident of the District of Chetwynd on the day of registration (at time of voting); and

• not be disquali ed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disquali ed by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:

To register as a non-resident property elector you must:

•be 18 years of age or older on general voting day, October 15, 2022;

•be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a registered owner of real property in the District of Chetwynd for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

•not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and

• not be disquali ed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disquali ed by law.

In addition, for non-resident property electors:

• The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

• If more than one individual is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the individual owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

In addition, in order to register at time of voting:

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Kurtis Rabel is running for Pouce Coupe council seat this fall. Rabel moved to the village in 2020 during the pandemic.

“My husband and I had the chance to buy our first home and start our lives here,” he says noting his motivations are pretty straightforward.

“I’m for transparency, accountability. I want to see Pouce Coupe thrive. We have been incorporated for 90 years and keep it going for another 90 years and more,” he says.

“I’d like to see Pouce Coupe continue to be that thriving gem it has always been in Northern BC and the Peace.”

Rabel says it is time for some consensus and common sense on council.

“In a democracy, there needs to be consensus. Sometimes that is with communication with staff, the community and other councillors in Pouce, and elected officials abroad,” he says.

“We need to have a shared vision for the village. If that doesn’t happen we will waste time and money going in many directions. We are not disadvantaged, we have a great place to live and we don’t want to squander it by infighting and more.”

good of the municipalities, and not about personal battles.”

Rabel says it is time for accurate communication and representation.

“All communications from the village should have context, especially potential council decisions. History of the issues, and where we were going. I was alarmed with even a suggested option of no fire department. To even suggest no fire service in Pouce Coupe is alarming,” he says adding less service does not mean less cost.

“Changing the service to lesser response, will still cost the same because the department and members are the same people with the same equipment, in the same building,” he says.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

A person wishing to vote by mail ballot shall apply by giving their name and address to the chief election o cer or to the person designated by the chief election o cer for such purposes, during the period commencing 7 days before the rst day of advance voting and ending at 4:00 pm on the Thursday two days before general voting day.

Deanne Ennis, Chief Election O cer

“The disorder and lack of transparency has motivated me, certainly. As it comes to the water rates in the village – it appeared as though council had made a decision without true public consultation. It is not easy to go out and talk to people, but that is part of the job of being a council representing people,” Rabel adds.

“All municipal councils should be for greater

“Pouce needs to keep its charm as a small village - and not be onerous on residents. A council needs members who keeps resident wishes and the future of the village as a goal – not personalities around the table that can’t talk to each other or get along.”

Wall looking to mend fences as Pouce Coupe candidate

Rob Brown Managing Editor

James Wall has a handful of important reasons for running for Pouce Coupe council.

“I’m running for a couple different reasons. There is a real disconnect between residents of the village, and council. People are avoiding the village office. I’d like to be more friendly as a municipality – and get more done at the council level,” he says.

“Some of these current councillors do not know, or do not admit they don’t know why they are voting what they are voting for. Councillors have a duty to do what is best for the community they serve – not fight amongst council,” he says.

“I don’t think personal feelings should be involved at the council table at all.”

Between now and election day, Wall expects to keep it simple.

“Going to door-to-door and knocking.”

Wall says the safety of the highway through the village, as well a lack of community events is a reason Wall is letting his name stand.

“Why can’t we have community events when the village has a facility or two like the community hall and more. A dance. A movie, a BBQ, a potluck. Karaoke night. Why not?”

Wall says the same for sport leagues for Pouce Coupians.

“Let’s connect the Pouce Coupe park to the village with a proper walking and or bike path. There are a lot of things we could be doing that don’t cost a lot of money.”

Wall says he would like to revisit a few ideas with no costs tied to the village.

“I would like to look at the possibility of the grant for expanding of the fire hall. Why not apply to free money when it is a grant? I would like to see more enforcement - if there is crime on the rise.”

Trio of KPAC concerts

Live music programming and concerts is returning in a big way to KPAC.

The female trio Sweet Alibis will perform some soul roots pop on Oct. 4, while the next evening Oct. 5 sees Corin Raymond bringing his Bookworm project to the live stage with Bookmarks. After the spoken word performance, Raymond will be performing a musical set with Noah Walker and Naomi Shore

The funk-infused nine-

member and horns live spectacle The Apollo Suns will be lighting it up on October 22.

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Wall would like to explore a partnership with BC Transit and the City of Dawson Creek to examine the potential of having a bus loop out to Pouce a couple times a day.

“Perhaps this is something to look at for families without a vehicle, or the inability to insure two.”

Wall says it is important to build relationships.

“Let’s keep the established the relationships with our neighbours

and keep them collaborative, consistent and positive.”

“There is a case to be made the volunteer fire fighters will stop volunteering, if council continues to make them an agenda item each council meeting, and don’t defend members when council candidates accuse them of drinking, or more. It is insulting to these volunteers, the entire village, and all residents.”

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Although we hate to say it, we all know that winter is on the way.

And as always, we are looking for volunteers to help out by keeping the snow and ice of the sidewalks for Dawson Creek seniors

Dawson Creek Better at Home

Shovel a walk, help a senior, make a friend. Call us to volunteer 250-782-2341

TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT - Mile Zero municipal council and mayoral debate interest heats up

The Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Interior Realtors, are partnering up with the Dawson Creek Mirror - for a pair of Dawson Creek municipal election debates this fall.

September 29 sees a mayoral debate and discussion, while October 4 is the evening to get your council questions on.

Both events start with doors at 6:30pm and conversation slated to

begin at 7pm. All candidates already announced have been made aware of the evenings, and all subsequent filing candidates are invited.

The Ovintiv Events Centre has donated the venue – the Co-op Mercer Hall for the evening and they’re already on board.

“We’re always looking for more community partners and support to make the evening(s) more robust and entertaining.” said managing editor Rob Brown.

For mayorDarcy A Dober and Shaely A Wilbur

For council Gregg R Apolonio, April F Cire Floriant, Jerimy A Earl, Amy Kaempf, Sue Kenny, Kyle MacDonald, Johanna Martens, Charlie Parslow, Aaron Rogers, Michael Sudnik, and Raistlin K Van Spronsen.

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Are you ready? Pouce Coupe all-candidates forum date set for Wednesday

There will be one night for voters and more to meet the candidates running for Pouce Coupe’s mayor and council positions.

Village officials confirm the Community Hall on September 28 at 7pm is the place to be to meet all candidates.

For mayor - Edmond Boyer, Lorraine Michetti, William Plowright, and Danielle Veach.

For council - Marlene Hebert, Raymond Johnston, Richard Mineault, Kurtis Rabel, Barbara Smith, James Wall, and Marcel Woodill

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We welcome letters to the editor of up to 500 words. All letters must be signed and include a phone number for verification.

Unsigned letters will be discarded.

For more information about our letters policy please contact Rob Brown at 250-782-4888 or editor@dcdn.ca

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CITY OF DAWSON CREEK NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the City of Dawson Creek that an election by voting is to be held to elect one Mayor, six Councillors, and two School District No. 59 Trustees, and the following persons are candidates for each office:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names

Residential Address DOBER WILBUR Darcy Shaely

1505 – 111th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC Dawson Creek, BC

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected

Surname Usual Names

Residential Address SUDNIK VAN SPRONSEN APOLONIO ROGERS KENNY CIRE FLORIANT EARL KAEMPF PARSLOW MARTENS MACDONALD Mike Raistlin Gregg Aaron Sue April Jerimy Amy Charlie Johanna Kyle

Pouce Coupe, BC 304 – 1617 – 108th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 824 – 105th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 1533 Chamberlain Drive, Dawson Creek, BC 11300 – 17th St, Dawson Creek, BC 10709 Pinecrest Lane, Dawson Creek, BC Area D, PRRD, BC 1017 – 118th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 13043 Leer Subdivision, Area D, PRRD, BC 9200 – 9th St, Dawson Creek, BC 2982 – 208 Rd, Area D, PRRD, BC

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59 TRUSTEE – Two (2) to be elected

Surname Usual Names

Residential Address NERNBERG NOLL SCHURMANN WARDS Derek Lynnsy Angelina Christina

416 – 96A Ave, Dawson Creek, BC 9132 – 8th St, Dawson Creek, BC Dawson Creek, BC Dawson Creek, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the City of Dawson Creek on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 - AND - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022

Between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the OVINTIV EVENTS CENTRE UPPER LOBBY Main South Entrance, #1 300 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 0A4

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the City of Dawson Creek on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022

Between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the OVINTIV EVENTS CENTRE UPPER LOBBY

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will also be open to residents, patients or workers that are qualified electors of the City of Dawson Creek on GENERAL VOTING DAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022, at the following locations and times:

Rotary Manor Senior Citizens’ Home, 1121 – 90th Avenue

Rotary Village Senior Citizens’ Home, 10717 – 13th Street

Dawson Creek & District Hospital, 11100 – 13th Street

Heritage Heights Senior Citizens’ Complex, 11335 – 17th Street

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

9:00 am to 11:00 am

11:30 am to 12:30 pm

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

VOTING DAY REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required to complete the application form available at the voting place and to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below:

To register as a resident elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day, October 15, 2022;

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a resident of the City of Dawson Creek on the day of registration; and

• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR ALL ELECTORS TO VOTE:

1. RESIDENT ELECTORS MUST produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one with a signature. Photo identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

2. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS MUST be a Canadian citizen; be 18 years of age on October 15, 2022; and be a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day they register to vote. They MUST be a registered owner of real property in the City of Dawson Creek for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration and time of voting AND must not be entitled to register as a resident elector. They MUST produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one with a signature, to prove identity; proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

Brenda Ginter Chief Election Officer

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Program supporting expanding high-speed internet services to rural, Indigenous communities open for applications

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A new funding program that supporting expanding high-speed internet services to under-served rural, remote and Indigenous communities is now open for application.

This funding will be disbursed through the Connecting Communities BC program and supports the Province’s target of connecting all remaining underserved households to high-speed internet access by 2027.

Eligible applicants can apply for funding that supports expanding broadband to areas that do not have access to internet speeds of at least 50 megabits per second (Mbps) download speed and 10 Mbps upload speed. This is the target speed for the universal service objective set by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, the federal telecom regulatory agency. The program will consider applications for projects that meet or exceed these speeds.

Earlier this year - governments

of British Columbia and Canada announced an agreement to invest as much as $830 million, contributing $415 million each, to support improving and expanding broadband connectivity infrastructure throughout B.C. This builds on the Province’s investments to date and includes a $289-million commitment announced in Budget 2022.

The B.C. government’s commitment to support expansion of high-speed internet services to all communities by 2027 aims to level the playing field for British Columbians, closing the digital divide and ensuring every community has better access to jobs, education, training, health care and new, diversified economic opportunities.

To learn more - https:// www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ governments/connectivity-in-bc

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LYNN THIESSEN, DVM Student UCVM 2024

Much like us, cattle need a variety of nutrients in their diet to meet their ber, energy, protein, mineral and vitamin requirements. Why am I telling you something you may already know? Well, nutrition lays the foundation for how well your herd will perform. Their reproductive performance, as well as the pro tability of your cowcalf enterprise, is greatly dependent on both the quantity and quality of nutrients they are consuming. Cattle prioritize how the nutrients they consume are used. They will rst ensure that their body condition and basic metabolic functions are maintained. Only if those nutrient needs are met will they have “extra” energy to use towards growth, milk production, and lastly reproductive activity. Excess nutrients are stored as body fat, which is necessary for a cow’s reproductive system to function.

The principal cause of poor reproductive performance is undernutrition and may be due to feed shortages or poor-quality feed. This poor performance is directly linked to the percentage of body fat in beef cows, and so by keeping their body fat within an optimum range, your herd will maintain reproductive performance. An easy way to evaluate the body fat in your herd is to assess the body condition score, BCS, of your cows. This is especially important if you do not have a scale or access to one to weigh your cattle. Once scored, you can sort and feed cows according to their nutritional needs and estimate the probability of re-breeding. Poor body condition is associated with reduced income per cow, increased postpartum interval, weak calves at birth, low quality and quantity of colostrum, reduced milk production, increased dystocia, and lower weaning weights. Cows in moderate body condition will have a shorter interval from calving to rst estrus than cows in thin condition. Optimum body condition for a cow is between 5-7/9, where a 5/9 is when her ribs are visible only when she has been shrunk and you cannot see her transverse spinous processes (the part of the vertebrae that are perpendicular to her top line). Her tail head should be lled,

but not mounded with fat (see gure at the bottom of this article). It is also important to palpate her ribs, as a thick winter coat will make her appear in better condition.

To give some context to this, say you have 100 mature cows who have each had 3 calves. This year, you noticed that some cows were thin, scoring 3/9 or lower. These animals with a low BCS had a 23% pregnancy rate. Other cows had a BCS of 4/9 and a pregnancy rate of 60%. Your last group scored 5/9, and they had the best pregnancy rate at 90%. Studies show that a drop in a body condition from 5/9 to 4/9 has up to a 30% decrease in pregnancy rates, with an additional 30% loss of pregnancies when cattle drop from a 4/9 to a 3/9. Maintaining an ideal BCS is crucial to keeping your herd healthy, maintaining reproductive success, and bringing in pro t. Therefore, knowing how to increase BCS in a group of cows or heifers that had a hard winter or just don’t seem to be putting on weight is also important. As a quick overview, cattle need crude protein, energy, calcium, and minerals in their diet. The amounts of each needed will vary depending on the stage of production they are in. For example, an average beef cow requires 7% crude protein in mid pregnancy, and 11% after she calves. She also needs

energy in her diet that can be lled by di erent feeds if the total digestible nutrients (TDN) are su cient. Hay, for example, will have both crude protein and energy, but di erent qualities of hay have di erent amounts and may need to be supplemented. Mineral requirements include calcium and phosphorus, ensuring an appropriate ratio, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, cobalt, selenium, and more. Ideally, feed samples should be analyzed to accurately know the nutritional composition and overall quality of feed your cattle are consuming.

Nutrition is a complex topic, but it is a critical piece of any livestock management program. Optimum body condition scores are an easy way of assessing reproductive success and feeding according to their condition scores will help ensure that your cow-calf operation is as pro table as possible.

Rob Brown Managing Editor

After seven days spent on the road, 14 law enforcement, community members and emergency services personnel completed the 850-kilometre

long Tour de North, arriving in Williams Lake, B.C. on September 13.

A partnership between The Canadian Cancer Society and local first responders, the annual event raised $150,999 that will

be directed towards life-saving childhood cancer research and a national support system for families affected by cancer.

“I am extremely proud of our entire team. At times it was grueling but we also shared many uplifting moments. Most importantly, we were motivated and inspired by the impact we knew we were making on children and their families,” says Peter Wharton local Cops for Cancer rider.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Cops for Cancer once again hosted four cycling tours across British Columbia in 2022. Throughout Tour de North, participants made tour stops at events across

Northern B.C., engaging with communities and schools while raising funds

“The Canadian Cancer Society is the largest national charitable funder of childhood cancer research in Canada and an advocate for better support for families,” says Georgia Hennessy Jackson, Manager of Fundraising Communications for the Canadian Cancer Society. “None of the work we do would be possible without the Cops for Cancer program. We are extremely grateful to our first responder partners across the province, and for the contributions of our generous sponsors and donors.”

Kodiaks blanked in season opener – in Beaverlodge this weekend

Dave Lueneberg

The Dawson Creek Kodiaks are looking to rebound Saturday night in Fairview after being shut out 4-0 by the Fort St. John Huskies Thursday night at Memorial Arena, in the season-opening game for both clubs.

“Our legs weren’t really there. Mentally, we could have been a lot tougher,” said forward John Meyer.

“We got a little down on ourselves when they got a couple of quick goals. We’re a young team. It’s a learning curve.”

The Huskies were able to score twice late in the first with goals just four minutes apart to jump out to a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes.

“It was good test for us tonight,” added head coach

Colby Wagar following the loss.

“We have some new guys in our line-up. Structurally, we weren’t there. We gave away things that we shouldn’t have.”

The Kodiaks were forced to kill off seven separate minor penalties in the game, one of which their opponents were able to capitalize on.

“Like I told the boys tonight, you can’t hang your heads. You battled, but we just didn’t win enough battles.”

Using Wagar’s analogy, the next battle against the Huskies is set for Oct. 15, also at Memorial Arena

This weekend Sept. 30 they head to Beaverlodge taking on the new to the NWJHL Beaverlodge Blades.

The Pouce Coupe Fire Department was on hand dealing with a grassfire along Elevator Road on Sept. 22.

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

An election by voting will be held to elect an Electoral Area B Director, and an Electoral Area C Director, with the following persons as candidates for each o ce:

Electoral Area B - One (1) to be elected

Name

Fitzgerald, Michael Kealy, Jordan Kitt, Je

Name

Haab, Suzanne Sperling, Brad

Residential Address

13525 247 Road, Cecil Lake 13531 Siphon Creek Road, Cecil Lake 17955 Kitt Road, Wonowon

Electoral Area C - One (1) to be elected

Residential Address

5795 Baldonnel Road, Baldonnel 13265 Lakeshore Drive, Charlie Lake

In Electoral Area D, Leonard Hiebert was acclaimed. In Electoral Area E, Dan Rose was acclaimed.

ASSENT VOTING

The Peace River Regional District will be seeking elector assent from residents living in all communities in the region, regardless of which local government election they vote in, both municipal and rural, for four proposed regional services, and a fth service, applicable only in Electoral Area B. Formal notices regarding these assent voting opportunities have been published in local papers, and may be viewed on the PRRD website – please review the information about these services prior to attending the voting place. ALL eligible voters, whether they live in a town or city, or in the country, are able to vote on the assent voting questions, even if the mayor, councillor, or electoral area director in their area was acclaimed.

SCAN ME:

Sports and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service

Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service

Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service

Regional Connectivity Service

Electoral Area B Library Financial Contribution Service (Area B voters only)

The voting places for assent voting are the same as the voting places for the general election. Ballots for Electoral Area B Library Financial Contribution Service will be available at all voting locations in Electoral Area B, and at the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek voting places.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING - Saturday, OCTOBER 15, 2022 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm

Address

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Rd, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES: Saturday, OCTOBER 15, 2022 between 12 noon to 8pm

Location

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

McLeod Elementary School/Hall Moberly Community Hall

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC 15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC 8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

REQUIRED ADVANCE VOTING: Wednesday October 5 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 8:00 am and 8:00 pm

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

Address #1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES: Wednesday October 5, 2022 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Voting day only registration is in e ect for the PRRD

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required complete the application form available at the voting place and to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as noted below.

IDENTIFICATION:

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (proof of ownership), and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

RESIDENT ELECTORS:

To register as a resident elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day, October 15, 2022

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a resident of Electoral Area B or C, on the day of registration (at time of voting); and

• not be disquali ed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disquali ed by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:

To register as a non-resident property elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (October 15, 2022);

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a registered owner of real property in Electoral Area B or C, for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and

• not be disquali ed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disquali ed by law.

In addition, for non-resident property electors:

• The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

• If more than one person is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Address

5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 – 100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm.

To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 2507843200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election O cer

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING DINOSAUR MUSEUM GRANT IN AID

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within the Peace River Regional District, both rural and municipal residents, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2476, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize provision of grants to fund the costs of operating and development of a Dinosaur Museum in the region, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $200,000 or $0.0125/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Peace River Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0125 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvement to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.0072 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 –100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm. To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 250 784 3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING

Wednesday October 5,2022 from 8 am to 8 pm (local time) at:

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

Address

5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm

Location

Area B

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Area D

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

Area E

McLeod Elementary School/Hall

Moberly Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC

8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections o cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• a Canadian citizen,

• a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of the Peace River Regional District, either in a municipality or in an electoral area, and

• not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (the entire PRRD, including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and • are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2476, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw will establish a new service across the entire Peace River Regional District, (PRRD) which will permit the PRRD to requisition funding through taxation to fund the service. The funds will be used to provide grants in aid to not for pro t societies developing and operating a dinosaur museum in the region.

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area

The Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Area boundary is the entire Peace River Regional District, including municipalities, as shown on the attached map.

Tax Rate

The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $200,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0125/$1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.0072 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2476, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, or at the following locations during regular business hours: Peace River Regional District o ces 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC

Additionally, the bylaw is available during regular business hours at the municipal o ces of each member municipality of the PRRD, whose electors are also eligible to vote on this question; Dawson Creek City Hall, Fort St. John City Hall, Tumbler Ridge Town Hall, District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, Village of Pouce Coupe and District of Chetwynd, and will be posted on voting days at all voting place.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call:

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Ofcer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election O cer tab.young@prrd.bc.ca (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING

FORT ST. JOHN PUBLIC LIBRARY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within Electoral Area B, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2484, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new service function in Electoral Area B, that will authorize provision of an annual nancial contribution to the Fort St. John Public Library to fund the costs of operating the library, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $100,000, or $0.0281 per $1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, in Electoral Area B?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0281 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.011 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Mail ballot request application forms are available at the Peace River Regional District of ces at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, and 9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, and online at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/ or can be requested by phoning the of ces at 250-784-3200 or 250-785-8084 or by emailing the Election Of cers identi ed at the end of this notice.

Completed mail ballot request application forms may be dropped off or mailed to the Chief Election Of cer at the of ce of the Peace River Regional District, Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8, during regular of ce hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until Friday, October 14, 2022. Applications may also be submitted via fax to 250-784-3201 or email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Of cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

• By mail delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8 up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

• In person, during regular of ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022 and at 9505-100 St, Fort St. John, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

• In person, at the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5, 12, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm.

To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the of ce at 250-784-3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall Address

GENERAL VOTING:

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC

Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location Address

Ovintiv Events Centre

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC

Fort St. John Seniors Hall 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC

Charlie Lake Elementary School 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Rd., Charlie Lake, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING

Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm (local time) at:

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC Buick Creek Community Hall 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC Wonowon Elementary School 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC Montney Community Hall 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC Clearview Arena 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections of cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• a Canadian citizen,

• a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of Electoral Area B, and

• not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in Electoral Area B and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in Electoral Area B for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and

• are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election Of cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2484, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw would provide authority for the provision of nancial contributions to not for pro t organizations or local governments that are developing, improving, and operating the Fort St. John Public Library in the Peace River Regional District.

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area - The Service Area boundary for Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service is all of Electoral Area B.

Tax Rate - The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $100,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0281 per $1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.011 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2484, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, on Voting Day at the voting places, or at the Peace River Regional District of ces (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC and 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC) during regular business hours.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call: Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Of cer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING GLOBAL GEOPARK GRANT IN AID

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within the Peace River Regional District, both rural and municipal residents, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2477, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize provision of grants to fund the costs of developing, improving, operating and maintaining a Global Geopark in the region, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $200,000 OR $0.0125 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Peace River Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0125 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.0072 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 –100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm. To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 250 784 3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING

Wednesday October 5,2022 from 8 am to 8 pm (local time) at:

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Address #1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

Address 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

Address #1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm

Location Area B

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Area D

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

Area E

McLeod Elementary School/Hall

Moberly Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC

8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections o cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• a Canadian citizen,

• a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of the Peace River Regional District, either in a municipality or in an electoral area, and

• not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (the entire PRRD, including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and

• are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2477, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw would establish a service function that would allow the Regional Board to provide grants toward the operational and capital improvement costs of developing, improving, operating and maintaining the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark.

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area

The Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Area boundary is the entire Peace River Regional District, including municipalities, as shown on the attached map

Tax Rate

The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $200,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0125/$1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.0072 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2477, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, or at the following locations during regular business hours: Peace River Regional District o ces 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC

Additionally, the bylaw is available during regular business hours at the municipal o ces of each member municipality of the PRRD, whose electors are also eligible to vote on this question; Dawson Creek City Hall, Fort St. John City Hall, Tumbler Ridge Town Hall, District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, Village of Pouce Coupe and District of Chetwynd, and will be posted on voting days at all voting place.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call:

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Ofcer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election O cer tab.young@prrd.bc.ca (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING SPORT AND CULTURAL EVENTS GRANT IN AID

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within the Peace River Regional District, both rural and municipal residents, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2473, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize provision of grants to local governments or non-pro t entities to host national or international level events, competitions or festivals that are sanctioned by the relevant governing oversight body, held within the boundaries of the Peace River Regional District, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $200,000 OR $0.0125 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Peace River Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0125 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.0072 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 –100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm.

To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 250 784 3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING

Wednesday October 5,2022 from 8 am to 8 pm (local time) at:

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

Address 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm

Location

Area B

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Area D

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

Area E

McLeod Elementary School/Hall

Moberly Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC

8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections o cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day, • a Canadian citizen,

• a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of the Peace River Regional District, either in a municipality or in an electoral area, and

• not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (the entire PRRD, including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and

• are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2473, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw would provide authority for the provision of grants to support the holding of national and international level sporting and cultural events in the region, which attract international attention to the region, provide entertainment options for local residents, and attract visitors to the area

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area

The Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Area boundary is the entire Peace River Regional District, including municipalities, as shown on the attached map.

Tax Rate

The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $200,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0125/$1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.0072 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2473, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, or at the following locations during regular business hours:

Peace River Regional District o ces 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC

Additionally, the bylaw is available during regular business hours at the municipal o ces of each member municipality of the PRRD, whose electors are also eligible to vote on this question; Dawson Creek City Hall, Fort St. John City Hall, Tumbler Ridge Town Hall, District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, Village of Pouce Coupe and District of Chetwynd, and will be posted on voting days at all voting place.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call:

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Ofcer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election O cer tab.young@prrd.bc.ca (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY GRANT IN AID

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within the Peace River Regional District, both rural and municipal residents, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022, for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize the Peace River Regional District to enter into partnering agreements with internet or cellular service providers to apply for grant funding from other levels of government or grant programs, or to allow the PRRD to provide capital grants to internet providers for broadband infrastructure projects, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $375,000, or $0.0234 per $1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0234 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.0136 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 –100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm.

To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 250 784 3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING

Wednesday October 5,2022 from 8 am to 8 pm (local time) at:

Address #1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day, • a Canadian citizen,

• a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of the Peace River Regional District, either in a municipality or in an electoral area, and

• not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (the entire PRRD, including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and

• are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw would establish a service function for the Regional Board to receive grants and requisition funds to be used to provide grants to internet service providers and enter into agreements with internet service providers for the installation and operation of broadband infrastructure in under and unserved communities.

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area

The Regional Connectivity Service Area boundary is the entire Peace River Regional District, including municipalities, as shown on the attached map.

Tax Rate

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall Address 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm

Location

Area B

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Area D

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

Area E

McLeod Elementary School/Hall Moberly Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC

8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections o cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $375,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0234 per $1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.0136 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2487, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, or at the following locations during regular business hours: Peace River Regional District o ces 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC

Additionally, the bylaw is available during regular business hours at the municipal o ces of each member municipality of the PRRD, whose electors are also eligible to vote on this question; Dawson Creek City Hall, Fort St. John City Hall, Tumbler Ridge Town Hall, District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, Village of Pouce Coupe and District of Chetwynd, and will be posted on voting days at all voting place.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call:

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Ofcer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election O cer tab.young@prrd.bc.ca (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

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For beautiful gnocchi worthy of a ve-star restaurant or an Italian grandmother’s kitchen, use a fork or wooden gnocchi board to shape them.

Gnocchi with tomato sauce

When it comes to Italian cuisine, there’s no shortage of dishes to warm your belly and lift your spirits on a dreary day. These pillowy gnocchi are no exception.

Start to nish: 2 hours 30 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes active) • Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

Gnocchi

• 4 russet potatoes, washed but not peeled

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup all-purpose our

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Garnish

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

• A few fresh basil leaves

DIRECTIONS

Sauce

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 can San Marzano tomatoes (796 millilitres)

• 1 teaspoon red pepper akes

• 4 sprigs Italian parsley

• 4 sprigs fresh oregano

• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

• 4 sprigs fresh basil

• 1 onion, diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 177 C (350 F). Poke potatoes several times with a fork. Bake directly on the rack for an hour.

2. In the meantime, pour the oil into a deep pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add the fresh herbs to the pan, and fry lightly for about 5 minutes. Remove the herbs and discard them. Lower the heat. Add the onions and cook without browning. Add the garlic, and cook for another minute. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the tomatoes and red pepper akes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 45 minutes.

3. Remove the potatoes from the oven and peel them immediately (wear oven mitts to avoid burning yourself). Place the potatoes in a large bowl and purée with a potato masher. Sprinkle with salt and let cool to room temperature.

4. Add the our and egg to the bowl. Mix with your hands until the dough has a smooth texture, but don’t overwork it. Place the dough on a oured work surface and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Use your hands to roll

out each piece into a long rope (about 1 centimetre thick). Use a knife to cut the ropes into 1-centimetre pieces.

5. Pour the cream into the sauce and mix well. Use a wooden spoon to break up any remaining chunks of tomato. Add seasoning as needed.

6. Cook the gnocchi in two batches in a large pot of salted water. Once they oat to the surface, wait another 2 minutes before removing the gnocchi from the water and placing them in the sauce.

7. Mix the gnocchi and sauce well, then pour into a baking dish. Sprinkle the mixture with Parmesan cheese and set the oven to broil until the cheese is golden brown. Garnish with fresh basil.

Don’t Worry Darling brings the colour of the 50s to 2022

Don’t Worry Darling is a great film.

I am always a sucker for a story that takes a big left or right turn into the third or fourth act.

Not the M. Night Shyamalan type end twists, but the change in the complete service and function of the story. Shyamalan may have done this one in his career with his films – where here, like Vanilla Sky or Serenity McConaughey)–you are dealing with a new rules to the world built into the movie.

In an idealized, very cinematic 1950s, Jack and Alice and all the other extremely photogenic people live in a new bright subdivision with everything looking super. The entire development is related to a secret desert installation.

This opens up Area 51, nuclear testing, and so much more. What goes on at Victory, an experimental company? The homes and home life is very 1950s. However, much like Pleasantville from a generation ago, or The Truman Show, something is not quite right and a lead character is going to get to the bottom of it.

Of course, this comes with skepticism, and you’re crazy, to “you need help!” from others in the cast who could be in on the secret. What is the secret? What is the story beyond Jack and Alice? Why are we here?

There are tell-tale signs this is a cinematic 1950s – a couple distinct scenes are more modern concepts of the 1950s and they hint to the ending quite clearly.

Once the story presents itself and unfolds, you know Chris Pine’s fate will not go well based on a previous dinner scene. He also seems to have less and less to do as the story unfolds – which is too bad.

Olivia Wilde is a strong director. Bold choices of colour and camera, while not compromising on the story. Knowing a bit about her personal life over the last two years can also somewhat help point to the fall apart/story shift in the idyllic setting of Don’t Worry Darling.

Wilde’s camera movement and locked shot framing is great. Sweeping bold movements when

outdoors in wide spaces, and also when at a tight backyard BBQ.

Once the big reveal occurs, there is a different style executed, until it is time to return to the idyllic 1950s scenery.

While all the supporting players are strong, Harry Styles, Nick Kroll, Gemma Chan, (and Wilde herself in a great but key supporting role) ad more, but the standout performers are lead Florence Pugh (Midsommer, Black Widow, upcoming Dune II) and Chris Pine.

Don’t Worry Darling is a drama with stakes and a little bit of sci-fi.

Running this week, in the Creek. Centre Cinema.

DC RCMP warn about elder abuse

Dawson Creek RCMP want to remind the public that elder abuse is one form of family violence that can have serious impacts on the health and well being of elders.

Elder abuse presents itself in a variety of ways including violence, mistreatment or neglect toward an older adult. The abuse often comes from individuals in situations of power or trust (spouse, children, other family members, caregivers). Among women victims, 33% were victimized by their spouse or adult child. Among male victims, the victim’s adult child was the most common perpetrator.

Psychological abuse of seniors includes insults, threats, intimidation, isolation or humiliation. Financial abuse includes misusing or stealing the victims funds or assets, forging their signature, pressuring elders to sign a legal document they do not fully understand. Neglect is inaction that results in harm by not providing

the necessities of life, medication or assistance with basic functions.

The following are indications someone close to you may experience elder abuse:

• fear, anxiety, passiveness in relation to a family member, friend or caregiver

• unexplained physical injuries

• dehydration, poor nutrition or poor hygiene

• improper use of medication, over or under medicated

• confusion about new legal documents, such as a new will or mortgage

• sudden drop in cash flow or financial holdings

• reluctance to speak about the situation

The Dawson Creek RCMP encourages anyone who believes they or someone they know is being abused to contact police at (250)7843700. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Crime Stoppers 1 (800) 2228477.

editor@dcdn.ca

Tumbler Ridge Junior A Steel Kings excited for the 2022/23 season

The Steel Kings start the season on the road for the first game of a home and home against the Mackenzie Mountaineers. They return home the following night for their home opener on Saturday October 1 @ 7:30pm at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre vs the Mountaineers.

Brian Verbeek is the team’s head coach and AGM. He is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre with a passion for the game of hockey. Verbeek said he is excited to move to Tumbler Ridge and become invested in the community”.

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HAYWARD,Joanne June10,1947− September14,2022

Wearesaddenedtoannouncethe passingofJoanneVioletHayward. Shepassedawaypeacefullyinher sleeponSeptember14,2022,atthe ageof75.

Joannewaspredeceasedbyher husband,Arnold;parentsJohnand VioletAlmond;andbrothersRoyand Cordell.Sheissurvivedbyher siblings,Jon,Elaine,andLenore; childrenWannita(Craig),Teralea (Dave),RebeccanandNora(Talon); andherninegrandchildren.

AtJoanne’srequest,therewillbeno funeral,buttherewillbeagatheringat hergrandparent’shomesteadnear Sidney,MT,wheresheaskedtobe buriednexttoherfamily.

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Frank Habersack

1938-2022

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Franz “Frank” Habersack, a long-time resident of Tomslake, British Columbia passed on September 9th, 2022, at the age of 84 years. Frank was born March 5th, 1938, in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria. He was the oldest son of 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. From 1944 – 1952 he attended primary school in Bad Waltersdorf. After completing his primary education, he worked on his parents’ farm. He then attended the Agricultural Technical School in Hatzendorf, where he completed his Master’s in Agriculture. At the time, he was the youngest man in the state of Styria to hold a Masters. Frank ful lled his Military Service in the army in Carinthia. In 1962 he moved to Germany on an old motorcycle and with just one suitcase. His rst job was on a farm in Mattenhofen near Munich. After that he was employed near the old Munich airport at an estate with a distillery. His longest employer was for Earl Lütichau, who had several pork operations. There, he managed operations in Bamberg - Mock Müll and at NATO’s largest Military Training area in Grafenwoehr.

In 1979 he made the decision to ful ll his lifelong dream: having his own farm! Despite not knowing a word of English, he packed his bags and made the voyage across the sea to Canada. Soon after arriving, he met his soon-to-be wife, Bernadette, in an English course in Dawson Creek. She was a nurse from Austria working at the Pouce Coupe Haven on a one-year work visa. Coming from the same cultural background, and both speaking the same language drew them together. In Oct 1980, they were married. Their rst daughter Monica was born in 1981 and Elisabeth completed the family in 1983. The farm in Tomslake was Frank’s pride and joy.

First a thriving dairy… then in 1997 switching to a beef operation. There was never a shortage of work. “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life” is how he lived out his days. He was a man of great faith, integrity, perseverance, and strong work ethic.

But he also knew not to take life too seriously. For anyone that knew him well - you couldn’t get through a whole conversation without at least one joke. He really couldn’t help himself… you’d see this grin come across his face and that twinkle in his eye! His gift was humour and laughter whether you understood him or not!

Frank leaves to mourn his daughters Monica (Scott) Habersack, Elisabeth (Travis) Tulman; grandchildren Reagan and Luke Tulman; brother Alfred (Elfriede) Habersack, brother-in-law Toni (Hildegard) Baumann as well as many extended family and friends.

He has been reunited in heaven with his predeceased wife Bernadette; parents Franz and Maria Habersack; two sisters and their husbands Erna (Joseph) Pieber and Maria (Herman) Winkler; and many close relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 11am at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, with interment to follow at the Tomslake Cemetery and lunch at the Tomslake Hall.

For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Frank to the Mazankowski Heart Institute, 11220 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7.

Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home and Crematorium

2nd & 4th Thursday

month at 6:00pm at

Northern

Association ofce: #11-1405 102 Ave Dawson Creek. Please call 250-719-4673 for more information. http://nbia.ca/ 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

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FLETCHER,Sheila May28,1926−September13,2022

Greatlymissedbyherfamilyandfriends,Sheilapassedaway peacefullyonSeptember13inVanderhoof,BC,attheageof 96.

BorninPenticton,SheilaandherhusbandDickhomesteaded intheBCPeaceCountryin1961,whereshecontinuedher nursingandadministrationcareeratPouceCoupeHospital andraisedtheirsoon−to−befivechildren.Sheissurvivedby hersisterThelma;childrenLee(Karen),Shawn(Deb),Tom (Kate),Mark(Roberta)andShannon(Chris);five grandchildren;andmanydearfriends.Sheilawas predeceasedbyherbrothersAlandBarneyBent.

AfterDickpassedawayin2002,Sheilaspentherretirement yearsatShawnandDeb’sfarmnearVanderhoof,takingup golfinher80s,gardening,helpingcareforrescuehorsesand llamasonthefarm,andtouringAustraliawithThelma.

AcelebrationofSheila’slifeisplannedfortheMaylong weekendin2023atVanderhoof,whereacommemorative benchbuiltbyhersonswillbeplacedatOminecaGolfand CountryClub.HerasheswilljoinDick’satLavoieLake,where thefamilyenjoyedfishingvacations.

1055 Coming Events

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

Missing an cherished old family photo?

The News o ce in Dawson Creek has a collection of photos that we’ve published over the years to celebrate graduations, birthdays, engagements, etc. We invite you to come in & reclaim your forgotten property.

O ce hours are 8:30am- 4:00pm, Mon-Fri, or call 250782-4888.

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

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 O

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 nding services for seniors.

1205 Career Opportunities

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT is NOW HIRING: AG Equipment Techs, Heavy Equipment TechsJourneyman & Apprentices, Parts Techs. View Open Roles & Apply: www.rockymtn.com/careers. Relocation and Signing Bonus Offered.

1210

Career Training

Obair Economic Society 1001 102 Ave Dawson Creek, BC 250- 782-2628

1215 General Employment

Handyman needed for occasional small jobs at country-home in Arras. Please phone: 250-719-9272 to discuss

1226 Situations Wanted

Farm sitter required occasionally in Arras area. Light duties. References required. Please phone: 250-7199272

1228

Trades Help

Qualified Journeyman Welders

PeaceValley Industriesis lookingfor qualified Journeyman Weldersin Chetwynd,BC. Musthaveat least5years experienceand ValidWelding Tickets. Email resumeto peacevalley @uniserve.com Nophonecalls, please.

1405 Education

TAKE YOUR CONFIDENCE & communication a level. Get the career and family life of your dreams! Jon a Toastmasters International group near you.

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2145 Wanted to Buy

GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM BUYERS purchasing all gold & silver bullion, jewelry, coins, nuggets, dust, scrap, pre-1968 coins, bulk silver, sterling +++ Numismatist purchasing entire coin collections & accumulations, Royal Canadian Mint coins, world collections, old $$$. +++ 250-8643521.

Wanted: Plastic or wood adjustable pack saddle, with or without packrigging. Email lyaciw@shaw.ca, ph 250-786-5860

2220

Misc. Farm Equipment

FOR SALE: 2 of old Hurst 50 head stock waterers 400 watt heater ph 250843-7115

FOR SALE: old BEV 3 Gallagher electric fencer 110 volt ph 250843-7115

3520

Horses & Tack

Wanted: Plastic or wood adjustable pack saddle, with or without packrigging. Email lyaciw@shaw.ca, ph 250-786-5860

3537 Swine

Berkshire Cross Weiner piglets. Ready to go mid-September Asking $130/each. Call for more info. 250-789-3778

3560 Pets

Free kittens, litter trained. Located in Dawson Creek dyoungdawson @gmail.com 250-719-7381

3563 Dogs

6 Border-Collie Red-Blue Healer Cross with black-lab very cute & friendly. Asking $300. 250-789-3778

7 Purebred Siberian Husky Crossed with Great Pyrenees.

5-female 2-male. Ready Mid-October $800/each. 250-789-3778

4025 Health Services

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

GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. ALL ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money.

CALL BRITISH COLUMBIA BENEFITS 1-(800)211-3550 OR Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to (604) 739-5600 For Your FREE bene ts package.

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

4530 Hotels/ Motels

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

Encore Suites

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

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

5525 Notices/ Nominations

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2145 Wanted to Buy

5020 Business Services

Want some more bang for your buck?

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 Classi ed Listings? Line Listings are $105 per year. Call today to nd out more info. 250-782-4888

6030 Houses for Sale

3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, nished basement with possible suite. 4820-48th Ave Pouce Coupe $215,000 OBO 250-786-5157

6045 Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

14X64 Mobile Home to be moved, 12X16 addition, good condition, $20,000, near Hythe, AB 780-518-2816

6065 Real Estate Services

Aspen Grove Property Services

1001 102 Ave #104, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-1088

6505 Apartments/ Condos For Rent

BIRCHVIEW MANOR

Furnished and Non furnished 1-Bedroom Senior Discount. Bus Stop at Front Door. 250-784-5817

6560 Houses For Rent

1 Bedroom suite furnished, utilities included Satellite free. Suitable for one. Private entrance & driveway. $700 & $300 Damage deposit. Pouce Coupe. 250-786-0409

6965 Suites For Rent

FURNISHED BASEMENT SUITE. Internet Included. NO PETS. Pouce Coupe. 250-786-5157.

8102 Doors/ Windows

CUT THUMB DOORS & HARDWARE LTD 1004 100 Ave Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-9321

8165 Glass/Mirrors

Glacier Mobile Glass 1425 97 Ave Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-8800

8346 Services for Hire

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8400 Tree Service

LEN’S TREE SERVICE LTD Tree Removal 250-794-2041

9035 Steel GranariesBuildings/

INTEGRITY POST

FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. sales@integritybuilt.com. 1-866-974-7678. www.integritybuilt.com

6730 Local Marketplace

Canadian Tire 11628 8th St

Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-9552

Dial-a-classified 250-782-4888

1105 Obituaries

GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM BUYERS

purchasing all gold, silver & platinum coins, bars, ingots, rounds, wafers, jewelry, watches, nuggets, gold dust, 999+ bullion, maple leafs, monster boxes, bulk silver, dental gold, scrap gold silver, collectors coins, all sterling silver, tea sets, silverware sets, spoons, pre-1968 silver coins, Royal Canadian Mint coins, all coin collections, bank bags of coins, coin sets, old money, all world gold & silver coins, complete collections & estates.

6730 Local Marketplace

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

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

Frances (Frankie) Powys MacNeil

August 23, 1924 - September 11, 2022

Frances MacNeil, 98, of North Vancouver, BC, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022, after a short hospital stay and a nal weekend with loving visitors. Frankie was born and raised in the Fraser Valley; the second of three children born to James MacEwen MacNeil and Constance Gwendolyn Powys.

Frankie’s adventure- lled youth continued into adulthood through her work in a tugboat o ce on the Vancouver docks, where she met the love of her life, Harry Arvid Hansen. e two would go on to partner in a great many life and entrepreneurial ventures. Together they travelled the world and started several businesses in the edgling northern communities of Mackenzie and Chetwynd. Until two years ago, Frankie took the bus to work as a bookkeeper, a job she had been proudly doing, in many iterations, since attending Sprott Shaw Business College as a young woman. Many of her colleagues became long-standing friends.

Frankie encountered her share of struggles in life, yet she never let them slow her down. She was thankful for what she had and was pragmatic about the business of living. She was multi-talented, curious about everything and un agging in her ability to remain connected to multiple generations of friends and family throughout Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Her aptitude for connectivity was shared with her loved ones through stories of the family news and thoughtful introductions, which led to many new friendships among distant relations. She was an inspiration who will be fondly remembered by all.

A celebration of life will be held ursday, September 29th, 1:00 pm at First Memorial’s Boal Chapel (1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver). A short reception will follow.

Please visit www.dignitymemorial.ca to read more about Frankie and to leave a message.

In lieu of owers, anyone who wishes to honour Frankie’s memory with a gift is invited to donate in her name to Lions Gate Hospital or a charity of your choice.

1205 Career Opportunities

White Bear Industries, established in 1992, is a mid-sized road maintenance company based out of Terrace British Columbia, started as a road maintenance contractor, and expanded into a variety of di erent specialty works including but not limited to road building, aggregated production, materials, and excavation.

White Bear Industries hold the contract for the maintenance of the Alaska Highway from Km 133-968.

We are hiring experienced Class 3 drivers.

•Must have a clean drivers abstract.

•Willing to live in camp, accommodations provided

•Experience driving plow truck

•Full time hours with opportunity for overtime

•Wages based on experience

•Extended health care bene ts after 3 months

Job Type: Full-time hours with opportunity for overtime.

Salary: $28.00 per hour

Bene ts:

•Dental care

•Extended health care

•Vision care Schedule:

•Day shift

•Evening shift

•Holidays

•Monday to Friday

•Night shift

•Overtime

•Weekend availability

Please forward resumes to: fortnelson@whitebearindustries.ca

MACHINIST

6730 Local Marketplace

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

Want some more bang for your buck?

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

Marketplace

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

Annual

6:00 pm 10432 17th St., Dawson

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5520 Legal/Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please be advised that the Sale of 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, SUV, 2CNDL13F856032915 for monies owed by Jean Leger for the amount of $1000.47 plus arrears. Date of sale is October 14, 2022 at 12:00pm @ 12109 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 5A5. The Sale of 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, 4DRSW, 1GNDV33117D166787 for monies owed by Christine Moorman or Scott Brow for the amount of $212.13 plus arrears. Date of sale is October 14, 2022 at 12:00pm @12109 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 5A5.

Opportunity:

Opportunity:

Based out of Dawson Creek, Vulcan Compressions machine shop sta take pride in servicing the oil and gas industry. Specializing in the repair and maintenance of natural gas reciprocating compressors and their serviceable components.

We are looking for an experienced individual who will compliment the expansion of our service o erings as business grows and provide a depth of knowledge that fosters consistency and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a variety of machine shop equipment including manual lathes, milling machines, boring mills, cylindrical and surface grinders.

• Follow the scope of work for each repair, modi cation or manufacture job ensuring quality standards are adhered to.

• Complete the necessary paperwork to facilitate the required business functions.

• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.

• Understand and adhere to all organizational health and safety policies and procedures and ensure the safety of self and others.

Quali cations:

• Education: Interprovincial Red Seal Certi ed Machinist. May consider 3rd or 4th year. CNC Machinist considered an asset.

• Work Experience: 10+ Years preferred

• Skills: Excellent coordination and mechanical skills. Strong attention to detail. Written and verbal communication skills. Pro cient in math. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks. Ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Knowledge: Rotating Equipment. Reciprocating Compressor components and pump fundamentals an asset.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift (4 days on, 3 o )

• Afternoon shift (3PM – 1AM)

• Monday to Thursday

• May require overtime

Bene ts:

• Dental Care

• Extended Health Care

• RRSP contributions

• Overtime Pay

• Hourly wage increases for afternoon shift

The above statements are intended to provide a general description of the nature and work expectations for the position. It is not a detailed or exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Expected Start Date: Positions available immediately Email your resume to: anthony@vulcan-compression.com

1997, 22.5ft Riv-

SAILBOAT, fibreglass, sails,

250-843-7115

WANTED

Danish and Brazilian Modern Furniture

We pay top dollar for teak and rosewood furniture from the 1950s-1970s. All types and conditions. Single items or entire estates. Call today!

250-886-7335

Danishmodernfurniture @gmail.com

Based out of Dawson Creek, Vulcan Compressions machine shop sta take pride in servicing the oil and gas industry. We are a supplier of parts and service for the repair and maintenance of reciprocating compressors and their serviceable components.

We are looking for an experienced individual who will compliment the expansion of our parts and service o erings as business grows and provide a depth of knowledge that fosters consistency and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service for internal and external stakeholders to develop, maintain and enhance professional relationships.

• Complete regular stock orders from multiple international vendors.

• Improve the purchasing schedule to establish consistency and limit rush orders.

• Manage obsolescence and maintain an inventory level that satis es the replenishment needs of the natural business operations.

• Manage the organizational requirements of the central warehouse.

• Provide support with the parts sourcing and procurement for our other branches.

• Oversee quoting, parts management, and job ow to ensure fast and accurate delivery of sales and service.

• Improve the e ciency of the parts department to foster the natural expansion of our parts and sales business.

Quali cations:

• Education: Parts Technician ticket required. Journeyman Red Seal considered an asset.

• Work Experience: 10+ Years preferred

• Skills: Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Strong inventory management skills. Written and verbal communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Pro cient with MS o ce applications. Problem solving skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Knowledge: Parts terminology. Inventory Control Procedures. Technical knowledge and experience with gas compression parts supply and sourcing an asset.

Would consider a combination of education, experience, skills, and knowledge for the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift (5 days on, 2 o )

• Day shift (8AM – 5PM)

• Monday to Friday

• May require overtime

Bene ts:

• Dental Care

• Extended Health Care

• RRSP contributions

• Overtime Pay

The above statements are intended to provide a general description of the nature and work expectations for the position. It is not a detailed or exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Expected Start Date: Positions available immediately Email your resume to: anthony@vulcan-compression.com

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DAWSON CREEK MUNICIPAL PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

The City of Dawson Creek is accepting expressions of interest from anyone who wishes to be considered for a position on the Library Board. The applicant must reside within the municipal boundaries of the City of Dawson Creek or qualify as an elector of the municipality. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022 to admin@dawsoncreek.ca and should include a brief statement as to how the Board would bene t from your membership.

The successful applicant will be required to attend one regular meeting per month and, on occasion, an additional meeting at the call of the Chair. The appointment is for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2023 with an option to be re-appointed by the Library Board for subsequent two-year terms.

Brenda Ginter, Corporate Of cer 10105 – 12 A Street, City Hall Box 150, Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 4G4

1205 Career Opportunities

District No.59 (Peace River South)

Education Assistants

School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is accepting applications for Casual, Temporary and Regular Education Assistants in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge.

School District No. 59 (PRS) has a strong belief in professional development, meeting students where they are, and providing a rich meaningful experience for all learners.

Education Assistants participate in the implementation of individual programs for students in the areas of: academic/intellectual, social/emotional, behaviour, and independence in an inclusive environment. An Education Assistant Diploma is desired; however lesser quali ed applicants may be considered.

Successful applicants will posses a variety of skills, including:

•Ability to work effectively with a full range of students, including students with special needs, utilizing speci c skills and training.

•Ability to provide educational and functional support at k-12 levels

•The ability to use patience, tolerance and understanding in building and maintaining rapport with students.

•Strong communication skills while working collaboratively with teachers, administrators and colleagues

•Ability to perform physical activities, such as lifting, transferring and assisting students in a variety of activities and providing personal care as necessary.

SD 59 offers a comprehensive compensation package with includes extended health and dental bene ts, life insurance, and pension plan. Rate of pay as casual is $19.63/hour plus vacation percentage starting at 4%. Rate of pay for temporary and regular positions is $26.03/hour.

The General Application form and Substitute Support Staff Application Supplement can be obtained at https://www.sd59.bc.ca/employment. Both documents, along with your cover letter, resume and any other relevant certi cates you hold can be sent to the Human Resources Department, by e-mail to hr@sd59.bc.ca. Please enclose proof of successful completion of Grade 12.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

5520 Legal/Public Notices

Dawson Creek Society for Community Living (DCSCL) is currently seeking “Expressions of Interest” in the delivery of “Rural Snow Removal Services”

For the Senior’s Aging in Place Program

The purpose of this project is to support seniors to stay in their own homes longer in Peace River Regional District Area D and Portions of Area E for November 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023 in the following service areas: Rolla, Doe River, Farmington, Tate Creek, Upper Cut Bank, McLeod, Tower Lake and South Taylor.

Expressions of Interest

DCSCL is seeking submissions indicating an Expression of Interest from rural businesses/companies to provide snow removal services to senior’s in the rural areas. Depending on the interest received, a short list may be developed, with interviews only being conducted with short listed candidates. The selection of the successful applications will be determined by the Executive Director and the Program Director and confirmed by October 10, 2022.

We are interested in securing the snow removal services from Individuals or Company who are professionals, have the capacity and can successfully remove snow in each location while building and maintaining a great relationship with rural seniors and DCSCL.

The Services required by DCSCL would include:

• To provide snow removal service for a flat rate a maximum of 15 times per location over the term. This includes clearing the driveway, shoveling walkways and steps and application of de-icer as required.

• Snow removal shall align with other delivered services where applicable.

•To complete all snow removal in daylight hours.

The Selection Criteria that will be considered are as follows:

• The experience and current capabilities of the company, which will be involved in carrying out the requested services for DCSCL;

•The company’s experience and proven capacity in providing the requested services on a scale similar to that being required by DCSCL;

• Two (2) References of current clients.

Details that must be included in the Expression of Interest submission

•Provide a brief background of your company – include education, qualifications, professional background (relevant to Snow Removal Services)

• Any detail(s) that you believe differentiates your Company from your Competition, and how substantial this difference is.

•Your expectation of remuneration per location.

Risk Management

• Due to COVID 19 what additional safeguards if any has your company implemented?

• Disclosure of Vaccination status is required.

• Liability Insurance for snow removal is required.

• A WCB clearance letter is required.

If you require additional details of specific nature please contact Anne Pearson, Program Director at (250) 782-2611, ext. 227.

Please forward any submission on our “Rural Snow Removal Services” Expression of Interest, in writing, on or before October 3, 2022 to be considered. Please include any information on the points listed above, to the following:

DCSCL

1334 102nd Ave

Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2C6

Attention: Anne Pearson – Program Director

Electronic Submissions will also be accepted at: apearson@dcscl.org

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted immediately following October 3, 2022 and interviews conducted shortly thereafter. A decision on the successful company will be made shortly after the Interviews have been completed. A response will be provided to all companies which submit an Expression of Interest to DCSCL. Thank you.