Dawson Creek Mirror 2023-0202

Canfor to shut down sawmill in Chetwynd

Chetwynd’s Canfor sawmill and pelletmill will be closing.

The anouncement came last week, a few weeks after announcing closure of their pulp mill in Prince George. Canfor is rationalizing its sawmill and pulp mill operations in B.C. to align with a shrinking fibre supply.

“The company will undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the availability of economic fibre and a thorough project financial analysis, supporting a final investment decision by the end of the second quarter of 2023,” Canfor said in a news release.

“Both facilities will be closed following an orderly wind down of operations that is expected

to conclude early in the second quarter of 2023 and will remove approximately 750 million board feet of annual production capacity.”

Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies said the announcement affects lives.

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Melissa Klassen with Tourism Dawson Creek checks out the 2023 Visitor’s Guide hot off the presses. 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

Bethel Pentecostal Church

Pastor Jared Keber

Contact Office: 250-782-5885 office@betheldc.ca

Web: www.betheldc.ca

11501 17 St Dawson Creek

DCCommunity Church

David Roch 250-782-0150

davidphyllisroch@gmail.com

1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

First Baptist Church

Sunday service is at 10:30 am

1400-113 Ave. Dawson Creek

250-782 4792.

In crisis, get a hold of Pastor Terry by appointment only. office@dcfirstbaptist.ca

Live on our website. www.dcfirstbaptist.ca

Contact: Pastor Terry Coe terry@dcfirstbaptist.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

Notre Dame Catholic Church

Please contact the office for service times and for ministerial program information

Contact: Fr. Venerando Sabacan

250-782-3456 • nddc@shaw.ca

908 104 Ave Dawson Creek

South Peace United Church

Marilyn Carroll

250-782-2636

Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca

11101 17 St Dawson Creek

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Sunday Service: 11am

250-782-3085

stpauls58@pris.ca

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

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 Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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

Church of the Nazarene Service times:

Sunday 2pm, Friday 7pm www.dcnazarene.com

Pastor Megan Polowski

Email: dcnazarene@gmail.com

Phone: 250-719-7425

Grandview Chapel

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

Tony Vigar 250-782-4225

900 94 Ave Dawson Creek

Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

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

Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160

Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

St Marks Anglican Church

Contact Lay Reader – Rupert Kirk

250-782-2939 • 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

Jehovah’s Witnesses

250-782-7487 • 644 105A Ave.

Dawson Creek

St James Presbyterian Church

1501-108 Ave. Dawson Creek

Traditional Sunday Service: 10 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 Rollachurch.com • 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. www.bahai.org

Dale Campbell 250-719-7427

Alliance Church

Contact: 250-782-3837 dawsoncreekalliance.ca

9009 10 St. Dawson Creek

Salvation Army Church

250-782-4812

1436 104 Ave. Dawson Creek Church Service: Sundays 11:00 am

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. All are welcome to our services and other events. Dawsoncreeknewchurch.ca for more info and the church newsletter.

250-782-8035

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 effective and engaging forms of Scripture. Reaching people everywhere with the Gospel through personal witness and partnership with the local church. Contact: Bill & Pauline Hendley, 250-788-8177 (H) • 250-788-6902 (C) Email: newtouch@pris.ca; Contact: 250-782-4888

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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.

from the front - Chetwynd Canfor closure announcement

“Lack of access due to ever increasing closures by antiresource development federal and provincial governments is causing families to lose their jobs and livelihoods. The federal government’s plan to remove access to 25% of lands and 25% of oceans by 2025 and 30% by 2030 is going to continue to have negative consequences for hard-working northern Canadians for years to come.

Canfor CEO Don Kayne said

thier goal is to match mill capacity with the economically available fibre for harvest to enhance ability to compete and to operate throughout the market cycles.

“This is what will ultimately create greater stability for our employees and communities, while ensuring we can continue to provide the high quality, low carbon products that are in demand by our customers around the world.”

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Social prescribing largely exists to fill in healthcare treatment gaps.

For example, loneliness can cause stress, which can eventually affect sleep, nutrition, and physical health. But if you tell your primary care provider, “I’m lonely,” they may not be able to offer much in the way of immediate care.

That’s when a community connections worker steps in. They can provide information on where you can get specialized support if you struggle to meet basic wellness or social needs on your own.

Baby party returns to inperson celebration time!

Rob Brown Managing Editor

It was a celebration of babies born in Dawson Creek and the South Peace in person for the first time in three years at the Early Learning Hub on Saturday.

This was the first in-person party since 2020 when pandemic

restrictions shuttered the live event.

“We had them online – but it’s not the same,” said Gloria Cleve with the Early Learning Hub –an outlet of SD59 to help prep younger kids for Kindergarten class time.

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PEACERIVERREGIONALDISTRICT 2023PARCELTAXROLLREVIEW

Public Notice is hereby given that the Peace River Regional District will be holding a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel meeting at 9:30 am on February 23, 2023 at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC to review any proposed changes to the parcel tax rolls, for the following services:

Charlie Lake Sewer Friesen Sewer

Chilton Sewer Harper Imperial Sewer Fort St. John Airport Subdivision WaterKelly Lake Sewer Fort St. John Airport Subdivision SewerRolla Sewer 12 Mile Road Electrification Rolla Dyke

Parcel tax rolls are available for inspection at the Regional District offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St John during regular office hours, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and located at:

1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC and 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC (closed for lunch 12 noon – 1 pm)

The purpose of the parcel tax roll review is to ensure information is correct for billing of property taxes for 2023.

Property owners may request a correction to the parcel tax roll for their own property and only for the following reasons:

a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the tax roll;

b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel;

c) there is an error or omission respecting the taxable area of a parcel;

d) an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

Requests for corrections as noted above must be submitted in writing and must be received by February 21, 2023 to be considered by the panel. Requests may be submitted to the Chief Financial Officer via email at prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca or mail to Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC. V1G 4H8

Telephone inquiries should be directed to Roxanne Shepherd, Chief Financial Officer at (250) 784.3219 or Toll Free at 1.800.670.7773

We are tremendously thankful to our community for your support in 2022.

In 2022 we had just over 5200 visits to our pantry, and we handed out around $120,000 worth of food. This was made possible through the amazing partnership with food recovery programs such as Second Harvest and Loop, and the support of our local grocery stores Save-On-Foods, Safeway, Dave’s No Frills, Shoppers Drug Mart, Starbucks, KFC, and the Dawson Creek Co-op for their partnership with our Good Food Box program.

Additionally, we had just over 5000 visits to our free store, where we have handed out an estimate of $56,000 worth of goods. This includes clothing, housewares, and other goods. In 2022 we had 30+ volunteers putting in over 9580 hours to deliver these programs to those we serve.

To all those who have supported us financially so that we can do what we do, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! This provides a quick glimpse at the impact that together we are having in our community. Your support makes this possible! We couldn’t do it alone, together we are stronger!

Thank you, from the team at Networks Ministries!

Becotte awarded Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee medal

Rob Brown Managing Editor

A District Deputy with the Alberta Elks Club for the past eight years – Dawson Creek’s Doug Becotte has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

President of DC Minor Hockey, as well as the golf club, Becotte has a history of philanthropy and volunteering in the Mile Zero.

Becotte says he started with the Elks Club in February of 1981. He has also spent time volunteering with the Knights of Columbia and umpired a fair amount of fastball and slowball in Mile Zero. Thirty years ago he was instrumental in rebuilding and reworking of the Elks Hall with other members.

Alberta Elks Association handed out 10 medals to recipients in their fold across the province.

He was awarded the medal last week in Grande Prairie by Grand Exalted Ruler Leonard Shain on Jan. 19, after being nominated by past provincial president, Ken Fedoruk.

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City council meets Dawson Creek’s first 2023 baby

It was a collision of the present and the future as Tyrell Wiebe, and the rest of his family stopped by city council chambers Monday morning.

Jay, Lisa, Lucas, Cameron, Brooklyn and Tyrell Wiebe, were in attendance to meet council members and mayor Darcy Dober, as well as pick up gifts with the city’s 2023 New Year’s baby presentation.

Baby Tyrell was born at 1:10 am on January 1 at Dawson Creek and District Hospital, weighing 9 lbs 1 oz.

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Only two weeks after the news of the pulp line closure in Prince George, Northern B.C. has been hit by two more devastating mill closures, this time in Houston and in my constituency in the district of Chetwynd.

The closures will impact nearly 500 workers and their families, and alter the fabric of these small, resourcedependent communities. The news of these closures hits incredibly close to home and my heart goes out to every worker impacted by this heartbreaking news, as they are forced to make difficult decisions about their future.

Surely, this NDP government does not need any more evidence of the critical situation in B.C.’s forestrydependent communities. The forestry sector is clearly in crisis, and we cannot continue to watch this second-term government idly stand by as hundreds of people lose their

livelihoods and communities are hollowed out.

Premier Eby and his NDP government have displayed a continued lack of leadership on forestry, choosing to manage the decline of a vital industry rather than taking the steps needed to sustain it for decades to come. Over and over again we have seen the NDP dismiss and ignore rural B.C., and it is everyday people who end up paying the price.

This is the time for solutions. Tangible action and real supports for the industry, and the people who depend on it, are long overdue. Premier Eby and his NDP government must get serious about presenting a new, clear vision for the future of forestry in B.C. — one that is sustainable, vibrant, and viable for the long term. B.C. will continue to lose vital jobs, and our forestrydependent communities will remain

in a state of crisis, until Eby delivers this kind of leadership.

I will be heading to Chetwynd today to meet with many of the workers and families who will be impacted by these devastating closures.

MLA Mike Bernier Shadow Minister for Forests Dawson Creek

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Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven…” He went on to say, “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his soul. Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

There are two plains of existence which we must be aware of if we are to make the best use of our time here on earth; the natural or temporal plain, and the spiritual or eternal plain. As humans we have the characteristics of both. We are both natural beings, and thus temporal, and we also have a spirit and are therefore eternal beings. In this life we have a duty to survive and provide for ourselves and those around us, but we are also responsible for our eternal destiny since we will be called by our Creator to give an account for this life which He has given us. There is a popular misconception that we will just waltz into Heaven because we are such

good people. It is therefore critical that we are prepared and correctly invested to that end as well (that is where the Gospel of Jesus Christ comes in).

The challenge is that we are so immersed in this natural world that it is easy to miss or lose focus on that which is not currently visible. True, we have all heard the catch phrase ‘He is so heavenly minded that he is no earthly good,’ which can be a snare. But if a person is really Heavenly minded, he or she will be genuinely earthly good because the efforts of their life will be according to the loving design of God our Heavenly Father. Instead of living a life of self-pleasing and personal gain, their focus will be on pleasing God and loving their neighbor as themselves.

The desire of their heart is on the prize of the upward calling in Christ Jesus Who paved the way for us. This hope is beyond the grave, and should be the concluding goal of all our actions. No, we cannot work our way into Heaven. Jesus had to pay

our way for us through His death on the cross and His resurrection. Instead, we are merely preparing for the hope to come.

The lie of the devil is that we will miss out on the pleasures of this world if we follow Jesus. The fact is that the only pleasures of this world that we will miss out on are what the Bible calls sin - like lying, cheating, stealing, debauchery, sexual immorality, hating, killing, greed, and so on.

If that is where our heart is, there is something seriously wrong with our heart and thinking. Indeed, the treasures of our heart should be invested beyond the grave through the expressions of our faith and love in Christ Jesus toward God and the precious lives and souls of the people in the world around us. No one can take that from us, nor rob from us the joy He gives. Next – WHAT ABOUT OUR RESURRECTION?

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NICHOLS: the time has come for Canfor. Where do we start?

Merlin Nichols Columnist

Seven or eight years ago when I was Mayor of Chetwynd the crisis that has come home to roost was clearly seen in the ominous silences and unbelievable audios with which our efforts to avert the crisis were met in Victoria.

Of course, the details were not as clear back then as they are today, but we could and did predict mill closures with devastating effects on the community if the policies the government of the day appeared to be taking were put into effect.

With CANFOR’s January 25, 2023, announcement of the second-quarter permanent wrap-up of all its Chetwynd operations, we see that we were sadly too correct in our predictions.

With the closure now announced, it will do us no good to point more fingers and cast blame, though blame, if any, primarily rests with political authority.

This announcement must precipitate immediate action on the part of the District of Chetwynd, the Peace River Regional District, and all other organizations with ability and reason to act. The assurance by CANFOR’s CEO that the closure was not based on a shortage of fiber to be processed, but rather on the difficulty of obtaining permits to harvest, should be the starting point. And from there we go on to chart a workable solution.

Sixty or so years ago when CANFOR set up operations in Chetwynd the political

The

atmosphere was easier going than it is today. We’ve seen many ups and downs in the fortunes of the operation over the decades. I remember watching the mill burn to the ground in 72 or 73, noting how it was “built back better,” I remember even extended temporary closures as the operation responded to the fluctuations of the marketplace. But there was no serious hint of permanence in its closures.

As an old man and full of years who has been through the mill in a manner of speaking, no I never did work in the CANFOR system, but my parents started out in this valley more than 70 years ago by operating a little bush sawmill, I think I have some sharable insights. Times were tough then and still are but in different ways.

Tough times tend to build strong character and what we need now is the will to dry our tears, put our minds to work, and go forward wasting no energy throwing more stones at those we might think bear some of the responsibility for this debacle.

What’s our starting point?

I would suggest that we need to first count our blessings, name them one by one, then number our assets that could be used to keep the facilities operational outside the CANFOR umbrella. In the first place, according to CANFOR CEO, is the timber supply awaiting permitting.

We have hundreds of skilled workers who do not need an interruption in their pay. We also have contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers of goods and services tailored to the

needs of the forest industry.

One need not look too far to find knowledgeable and potentially well-resourced First Nations that can take a lead role in revitalizing the industry.

And, let’s not overlook the two levels of local government with some ability to contribute to the mix.

Finally, the senior government in Victoria must play a key role in in the challenging negotiations that will have to happen, and without delay, if this operation and this community is to be salvaged. After all, it is a community of real people who have committed their lives to building Chetwynd that is at stake.

Oh yes, CANFOR, still holding the assets, must play some role in this succession.

I would suggest that somebody with credibility call a meeting within days to get the process moving forward.

Don’t waste energy or time throwing stones. Start with a clear purpose of success and just keep moving forward until success is in your hands.

By the way, the Ancients have left us this starting point for successful conclusions: “Plans are established by counsel; by wise counsel” face the challenges.

Mirror’s serial comic strip for 2023 will be War on Crime

War on Crime was conceived, at least in part, by FBI director Edgar J. Hoover, who intended it as a public relations exercise. It was designed to counteract the current portrayals of G-men as lone mavericks. Instead, the strip showed the FBI as a formidable and well-oiled organization that was under the direct control of the director.

The strip launched on May 18, 1936 appearing in 45 newspapers. It was written by crime reporter Rex Collier, who was a personal friend of Hoover. The illustrations were initially provided by Kemp Sterrett who after a year was replaced by Jimmy Thompson.

All the stories featured in the War on Crime were real-life cases, and personally vetted by Hoover. The strip chronicled the demise of such infamous characters as: Ma Barker, Baby Face Nelson and John Dillinger.

The strip finished its run on January 22, 1938.

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Ovintiv’s Adam Rolick dropped in on a pair of area fire departments earlier last month, handing $5,000 to Pouce Coupe, and $7,000 to Tomslake. The Tomslake crew purchased 12 SCBA face masks with the funds. BROWN

Kindness Meters generate $3,600 for two Mile Zero non profits

Rob Brown Managing Editor

The Ark and South Peace Child Development Center picked up $1,800 each from 2022 Kindness Meter campaigns.

Kindness Meters are made out of refurbished parking meters and are located in four different locations around Dawson Creek: the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre, the Calvin Kruk Centre, Memorial Arena, and outside of the Mile 0 Intersection and flags downtown. Each year a pair of non profits are chosen to be recipients of the funds, with TC Energy matching the monies each year.

John van Spronsen, Founder & Board Director, The Ark, and Kim Hughes, Executive Director at the South Peace Child Development Center were on hand to pick up the $1,800.40 each.

Mayor Darcy Dober spoke about both organizations.

“The Ark has been around since I was little. It is a great place to go and a positive atmosphere,” he said.

“The SPCDC is always so pleasant to visit and everyone wants to be there.”

Heather Desarmia, Public Affairs Advisor with TC Energy said while safety is their number one priority, but community is a close second.

“We are about safety and energy infrastructure, but also making a difference in the community where we live work and play,” she said.

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Northern B.C. teacher suspended after crashing school vaccine clinic

A teacher in northwest B.C. was suspended for two weeks after crashing a COVID-19 vaccine clinic being hosted by his school in 2021.

According to a consent resolution agreement from the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, Patrick James Nelson was employed by the Coast Mountains School District 82 at the time of the incident.

A vaccine clinic was being held in Nelson’s school on Oct. 6, 2021, where students who were legally

able to were able to get vaccinated if they chose.

Nelson left the class he was teaching unattended and made his way to the cafeteria where he “angrily interrupted and disrupted” the vaccination clinic with students present.

Five months later, on March 3, 2022, the school district wrote Nelson up and suspended him without pay for two weeks that month.

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Otto meets new neighbours Marisol and Tommy, while a backstory plays out in flashback of Otto meeting a girl, marrying the girl, starting a family with her and more.

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It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle, grandpa and great grandpa, THEODORE THOMAS

“THOM” SCHECK

a life-long resident of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Thom passed away peacefully with family at his side at the age of 91 years.

Thom was born in Provost, Alberta on November 9, 1931.

Thom was predeceased by his son Dean, parents Adam and Elizabeth, brothers and sisters and his ex-wife Lee.

Thom will be greatly missed by his loving wife Margaret; sons Lyle, Darren, Vance, and Lincoln; daughters Ladora and Vlinda; stepsons George and Pat as well as numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

At Thom’s request, no formal service will be held. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.

For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Thom to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite #200-885 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1N5. Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

NeilGlennMacLean 1937-2023

Neil passed peacefully in Merritt BC at the age of 85 on January 8, 2023 with his loving family near his side.

Neil was the second and youngest son born to Archie and Alice MacLean on September 19, 1937 in Radway AB. The family relocated to Vancouver BC when Neil was three years old. He was educated, married and started his family in Vancouver.

Neil married Victoria Akerman on February 14,1958 and they had four children together. Wendy (Bill Vanleur), Glenn (Cheryl), Layle (Jeff Kenyon) and Archie (Roxann Taylor).

In 1963 the family moved to the Peace area along with Neil’s parents and started a farm just west of Rolla. Neil and Vicki resided and raised their family on this farm. Neil was very active in sports during this time. Fastball, broomball and golf being some of his favourites. He was also quite an accomplished fiddle player and entertained many at country dances throughout the years. Neil and Vicki were able to travel for a few years and ended up retiring in Merritt BC in 2007.

Neil was predeceased by his parents.

Neil will be sadly missed by his loving wife, all his children, his brother (George) and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the professional and courteous staff of the Nicola Valley Hospital & Medical Centre.

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Benefits:

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Full Job Description:

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NorthRiverMidstream is one of North America’s leading gas gathering and processing businesses and is based in Western Canada. With operations in Northeast British Columbia and Northwest Alberta, NorthRiver provides connectivity for its customers to major demand markets including the U.S. Pacific Northwest, U.S. Midwest and Western Canada.

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• Maintain safety standards in the Plant, follow agreed practices and procedures, and comply with all WHMIS, TDG and WCB regulations.

• Maintain compliance with environmental permits by following agreed practices and procedures, and manage process upsets emissions and spills to mitigate environmental damage.

• Optimize Plant operations to achieve maximum efficiency and lowest costs through careful operations, continuous improvement of the operation, and performance of minor maintenance activities.

• Assist in completing work assigned to maintenance team to achieve maximum reliability and lowest costs.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma

• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Preference:

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• 3 or more years of experience in an industrial or oil and gas facility

Comments:

The plant is located approximately 25 minutes north of Dawson Creek and the vacant position follows the contract operator model. It is a shift work position (7 days on/7 days off) that includes a night shift.

The above profile is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, qualifications, or other aspects of the job.

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There is (1) permanent position vacant for a Certified Journeyman Electrician 40 hr/week This position is based in Dawson Creek.

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