Dawson Creek Mirror 2023-0518

SD59 students prep for adventure race

three stages that vary from biking, paddling, and trekking through the great outdoors.

be showing their school spirit as they race against teams, and mother nature from across the district.

Students will get a chance to ‘take back the Outdoors’ while competing in an Adventure Race being held at Gwillim Lake come end of the month.

This year, students will compete in a race spanning over 20km, in

This event will be held at the Pat O’Reilly Outdoor Environmental Studies Centre, Gwillim Lake, BC and goes May 26-27.

Grade 6 to 12 students will compete in teams of three, and will

Adventure Racing is most often a combination of two or more endurance disciplines and is a growing interest in Canada according to canadianadventureracing.com.

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A Young Gun says ‘hey’ to the Peace

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Star of La Bamba, Young Guns, Renegades, Longmire, Hollywood Homicide, Prodigal Son and more points out a familiar face at Northern FanCon earlier this month in Prince George.

Left, Phillips talked about his time as an actor, working a scene with legend Harrison Ford while Phillips was in drag, and writing his first novel.

Also on-hand for the weekend include The Mandalorian’s The Armoror character, played by Emily Swallow, MMA star Forrest Griffin, and more. editor@dcdn.ca

PRRD dealing with significant wildfires

The Peace River Regional District is dealing with significant uncontrolled local wildfires with spread of the Red Creek and Boundary Lake fires.

“The aggressive spread of (the wildfires) are creating significant safety risks for our region, and our focus is on keeping our community members safe and supported,” said Leonard Hiebert PRRD chair.

Recommended reads for you: Boundary Lake evacuation order area reduced Boundary Lake Evacuation Order downgraded

“It’s important for all residents under evacuation order to leave immediately if they have not already done so, and we have Emergency Social Services teams ready to assist you. We will also be providing residents under evacuation alerts and in surrounding areas with updates and ask that they take steps now so they are prepared to leave on short notice if necessary.”

Estimates Saturday evening bring the Boundary Lake wildfire was estimated at approximately 1,900 hectares and has been growing due to strong winds.

The Red Creek wildfire was last estimated at 1,550 hectares and growing. Portions of Red Creek Road, Cecil Lake Road, Clayhurst Road and Lower Cache Road are closed due to the fires.

The PRRD has declared a State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area B, which provides it with

additional powers to respond to the wildfire situation.

“Evacuation orders and alerts have been issued for numerous properties in the Red Creek and Boundary Lake areas. Strong winds are expected to contribute to continued growth of the wildfires over the next 24-48 hours,” note officials this evening.

Current Evacuation Orders and Alerts for the Boundary

Lake and Red Creek areas with lists of affected properties and instructions for residents are below:

https://prrd.bc.ca/boundarylake-evacuation-order-2

https://prrd.bc.ca/boundarylake-evacuation-alert-2/

https://prrd.bc.ca/red-creekevacuation-order-1/

https://prrd.bc.ca/red-creekwildfire-evacuation-alert-1/

Residents impacted by

evacuation orders or alerts can contact the PRRD at 1-800-6707773 for planning and assistance with any transportation, mobility, health, livestock safety or other needs. Evacuees are urged to report to the Emergency Support Services reception centre at North Peace Arena in Fort St. John.

Residents can also receive direct notifications about emergency situations through the North East BC Emergency & Public Alerts. To sign up visit prrd.bc.ca and click on Emergency & Public Alerts.

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Is DC Canada’s most active city?

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

Dawson Creek will be part of the competition for the title of Canada’s most Active Community.

Help Dawson Creek pick up the title this June by signing up at www.participaction. com

Track your activity, win prizes, and support your community all at the same time.

Ovintiv’s Adam Rolick was talking trash and other hot garbage with Crescent Park students, who teamed up with Ovintiv staff for DC community clean up action last week. Clean up continues this week. BROWN

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Jesus said that in the last days, “Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” The warnings Jesus gave us as to what is coming down the pike is utterly serious. Instead of focusing on the drama of the Last Days, at this time I’d rather address a most critical issue regarding it –the danger of the hardening of our heart, wherein our love can wax cold.

The Last Days are referring to the End Times before Jesus returns.

Iniquity is unbridled sinful, or lawless behavior. Lawlessness means a disregard for the Laws of God. Again, this encompasses anything that the Bible condemns as evil or sinful: lying, stealing, greed, idolatry,dishonoring our parents, blasphemy, sexual immorality, murder, sorcery - including drugs… and so on.

But what about those of us whom Jesus has set free from the slavery of the lawless deeds of the world, what is our concern? Up front there are at least two concerns - the impact of iniquity, and the snare of self-

righteousness,

Let me clarify this. Iniquity or sinful behavior is not only an action, but an impacting force. In its wake it can leave a wave of injustice, hurt, and destruction. Typically, the quickest reactions by those thereby affected are bitterness, resentment, anger, and hate. How, outside of Christ, can we escape such pain and temptations? Be assured, by faith in Jesus we can forgive, be healed, and love!

The second snare we face is something that Jesus fought constantly – self-righteousness. Jesus gave an example of two men that went up to pray, a Pharisee and a tax collector. The Pharisee in his prayer praised his ‘good deeds’ and despised the sinfulness of the tax collector. The tax collector could only pray, “God be merciful to me, the sinner!” Jesus said that it was this man that went away justified before God, and not the other. When we attempt to please God by our works, it is so easy to fall into selfrighteousness. Self-righteousness is most readily identified when we despise those who, in our eyes, are not as ‘righteous’ as we think we are. Other indications are: unkindness

towards others, and a growing apathy regarding the lost plight and struggles of those in the world around us. Unwittingly, our heart is therein becoming dangerously hardened. Jesus commanded us to love one another as He loved us. We are to watch and pray, and keep ourselves in the love of God. Genuine faith in the work that Jesus accomplished for us on the cross, keeps us humble, knowing that we are all needy sinners without Him. Pride and the love of God are incompatible.

All this we cannot do on our own, but the choice is ours. So as we await Jesus’ return, expect conditions in this world to worsen. Nevertheless, we need not be alarmed nor be fearful, simply trust God Who is the Final Authority.

In conclusion, though iniquity will abound, whether now or then, when put to the test, may our faith and love not be found wanting before Him.

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OPINION: NDP silence on government lawyer bill speaks volumes

Les Leyne Opinion

You know when the kids are making a racket in another room and you get used to an ambient level of screams and thumps and then suddenly it goes quiet and you know right away something is wrong?

Watching the NDP gover nment is just like that. Caucus members will yammer on for hours about anything and everything. But when they suddenly shut up at the same time, you know there’s trouble.

It happened this week again. (Pro tip for legislature watchers: The less the NDP has to say about a bill, the more suspicious you should be.)

They gave up defending the bill that bars more than 300 government lawyers from for ming their own union. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy introduced it — just because somebody had to say something about it. One other NDP member — Environment Minister George Heyman — tried to back her up.

Then the NDP side hunkered down together like penguins in a blizzard and let the opposition critics wear themselves out. The government even extended the time allotted.

“Knock yourselves out,” was the message. “Literally.”

Sixteen BC United and Green MLAs attacked the premises

behind the bill from all angles, but not a single NDP MLA tried to counter.

“This is like playing ping pong with yourself,” BC United MLA Mike de Jong said.

The same thing happened when objectionable changes to the freedom of information law got too controversial in 2021. They went mute for two days and ignored opposition arguments. It was extraordinary then. Now it looks like part of the NDP playbook.

There is quite a contrast between this week’s still-life tableau on the government benches and the scene last year on a related matter.

When the government changed the certification process to make joining a union easier, debate on the general principles behind the change went on for days. At least six New Democrats spoke at great length about how important it was.

They were “incredibly honoured to take part in the debate.” The air was full of NDP talk about “freedom of association” and “no barriers to unionization.”

There was a dire warning: “If we look at the process by which people actually join a union, you really see the opportunities for employers to frustrate that right.

“We believe employers must maintain a circumspect position during an organizing campaign, to ensure that employees are able to freely choose whether or not they

wish to belong to a trade union.”

Then the government lawyers tried to actually use that new process. They collected signatures from the majority of its members indicating they wanted to unionize.

Goodbye to the idea of the employer staying out of it. A onepage bill was introduced right in the middle of the group’s application to the Labour Relations Board that quashes the attempt. It says the lawyers will be finally free to unionize, but only on the government’s terms.

That effectively means joining the Professional Employees Association rather than forming their own. It’s out of convenience, to keep government unions from proliferating.

All that stuff about freedom of association last year? Now it is considered “a threat to the stability” of public-sector labour relations.

“You can’t just open the door to one employee group and expect that you will be able to close it back again,” Conroy explained to the house.

So scarcely a year after extendedplay odes to the sanctity of free association, New Democrats have clammed up while the government forces its hand. Maybe they were embar rassed because about 30 government lawyers were in the gallery watching part of the play.

The lawyers protesting outside made more noise than the NDP MLAs did inside.

The Canadian Bar Association is “deeply disappointed” with this move, saying “we remain very concerned about gover nment actions that force any employee group to be part of a union not of their choosing.”

When Heyman volunteered to defend the bill, he indignantly rejected the idea it has anything to do with curbing free association.

It just gives the lawyers collective bargaining rights, he said.

“That is what the bill does. That is what words say. That is what the words mean.”

But the crashing silence from his colleagues says a lot more.

Photo - Members of the B.C. Government Lawyers Association rally in front of the B.C. legislature on Monday. DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST

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It was shopping local, discussion, and fooseball time at the Flavours 8 lounge during the Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday business mixer. Chamber officials hope to make the event a twice monthly affair.

DC community clean up is here

The annual Dawson Creek community clean up goes May 8 to 19.

Non profit group will be paid $200 per site cleaned, limit for each group is two locations per group.

Group leaders will have to ensure all safety guidelines are to be followed by group members and they will be required to attend a virtual meeting.

Group will be required to wear vests and gloves that will be provide along with bags for garbage, and lastly groups are told to be responsible for the removal of garbage on their purchased site(s) this year.

Keep an eye out for more pedestrians on the roads, drivers!

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SD59 accepting Kindergarten registration

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

Parents! Dawson Creek and area kids who will be five years old by the end of 2023 are invited to enrol in Kindergarten this fall. (children born in 2018) are eligible for the Kindergarten program beginning September 2023.

Please visit the Kindergarten Registration page for more information.

Please call your area local school to set up an appointment for Kindergarten registration.

If you are unsure about what school to register at please use the catchment area map.

SD 59 officials note when registering children, you will need to provide your child’s birth certificate, healthcare card, and proof of residency.

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Carrier tag team Michael and Britni head out to their routes last week.

- Jesse Victor Bowley (born 1982) was sentenced to one day in jail and one year probation for mischief $5,000 or under committed in Dawson Creek.

- Gregory James Redbear (born 1976) was sentenced to time served and one year probation for two counts of breaching probation, one committed in Dawson Creek and one committed in Tupper, and two counts of breaching a release order, and for two counts of breaching a release order, committed in Tupper. Time served was not available.

- Robyn Margaret Boynton (born 1969) was prohibited from driving for one year and fined $2,000 for driving while impaired, committed in Wonowon.

- Sasha Mae Mary Burke (born 1991) was issued a one-year peace bond after two allegations of causing fear of injury or damage in Fort St. John.

- Eric Edison Prescott (born

1984) was sentenced to a oneyear conditional sentence order and one year probation, ordered to pay $4,357.65 restitution and ordered to provide a DNA sample for motor vehicle theft, break and enter with intent to commit offence and mischief $5,000 or under, committed in Fort St. John.

- Joseph William Kelly (born 1963) was sentenced to 45 days in jail for three counts of theft $5,000 or under, to 23 days in jail for a separate count of theft $5,000 or under and to time served for willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer and possessing stolen property under $5,000, and to one year probation on the counts, all committed in Fort St. John. Kelly was in custody for 65 days following his arrest on the resting and stolen property counts.

- Cody Travis Oker (born 1984) was sentenced to 18 months probation for assault, breaching an undertaking and breaching a release order, all committed in Fort St. John. Oker was in custody for 80 days prior to sentencing.

- Joel Dustin Toth (born 1981) was was issued a one-year $500 peace bond after an allegation of causing fear of injury or damage in Fort St. John.

- Brandon Tyler Dormer (born 1995) was sentenced to time served for two counts of breaching a release order, committed in Fort St. John. Dormer was in custody for 21 days prior to sentencing.

- Chauncey Narcisse Glen Brooks (born 1994) was sentenced to one day in jail for breaching a release order, to time served for wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer and breaching probation and to one year probation on the counts, all committed in Fort St.

John. Brooks was in custody for four days prior to sentencing.

- Jason Ross McLeod (born 1986) was prohibited from driving for one year and fined $1,250 plus a $75 victim surcharge for two counts of driving while prohibited or licence suspended under the Motor Vehicle Act, sentenced a 30-day conditional sentence order and ordered to provide a DNA sample for breaking and entering with intent to commit an offence, to one day in jail for possessing stolen property, issued a threeyear firearms prohibition for knowingly occupying a vehicle in which there is a firearm, and sentenced to time served for possessing stolen property over $5,000, all committed in Dawson Creek. Time served was not available.

- Matthew Edward Willam Badine (born 1990) was sentenced to 18 months probation for breaching an undertaking, committed in Fort St. John.

- Nathan Colin Whynot (born 1998) was sentenced to two years probation for arson in relation to inhabited property, to one day in jail for assault and to time served for breaching a release order and breaching an undertaking or recognizance, committed in Dawson Creek. Whynot was in custody for 961 days prior to sentencing.

Chetwynd RCMP look to identify woman to ensure safety

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

RCMP look for public assistance following a suspicious occurrence on Saturday near the Chetwynd Rotary Park soccer fields.

Just after 5pm on May 6, a young woman was seen entering a trail and wooded area near Rotary Park, south of the soccer fields toward the Legion Sub.

“Children playing soccer nearby heard a dog barking and a scream and immediately went into the wooded area to see if the woman was okay. Nothing was found. The kids reported it to their parents and the police. Chetwynd RCMP searched the area, but did not find anyone,” say officials.

“Witnesses said the woman was walking a medium-sized grey, white and brown dog. She was wearing glasses and possibly a hat with a pink/multi-coloured sweater or jacket with black plants. She was described as Caucasian, 5’4”, around 18-years-old with shoulder length dark hair. She was reading a book in the park.”

If anyone has any information as to the identity of this woman, contact the Chetwynd RCMP Detachment at 250 788-9221, referencing file number 2023-842.

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BC SPCA’s Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest is back!

Amateur photographers 14 years and older can submit their awe-inspiring images of owls, eagles, foxes, bees, whales and other amazing creatures until May 31. You can enter as many times as you like and there is no entry fee.

“Wildlife-in-Focus celebrates the incredible variety of wild animals who call B.C. home,” says BC SPCA wild animal welfare specialist Erin Ryan. “Last year we received more than 1,700 entries showcasing this province’s impressive array of wild animals.”

Previous contest entries have been featured in the BC SPCA’s Animal Sense and Bark! magazines, BC SPCA educational materials, local newspapers, websites, and social media. Prizes will be awarded for the top three photos, as determined by the judges in each of two categories: Wild Settings and Backyard Habitats.

There is also a donate-to-vote option for a People’s Choice Award – the 13 photos with the most votes will be featured in a limited edition Wildlife-in-Focus desktop calendar –available for purchase on shop.spca.bc.ca after

the contest closes.

In 2022, Wildlife-in-Focus raised more than $23,000 for the specialized diets, treatment, blankets and other supplies necessary to support the rehabilitation of wild animals at BC SPCA’s Wild ARC. Nearly 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals are cared for at Wild ARC each year.

All wildlife photos submitted to the contest must be taken within B.C. and submitted digitally. “Wildlife” includes free-living birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects, but not exotic, feral or domestic animals, or wildlife in zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries or rehabilitation facilities.

Photo Bruce Turnbull with last year’s winner. For more information on the contest, visit spca.bc.ca/wildlife-in-focus.

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Hold and secure over – man with gun in custody

A hold and secure in an Alberta community is now over after area RCMP received a report of a male with a firearm making threats.

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RCMP note a suspect was last seen on foot as they began their search and alerted residents to the danger by advising to shelter in place between Grimshaw and Roma, Alberta.

Officers from Peace River, Grande Prairie, High Prairie, and other detachments including units, including a police dog, were dispatched. The RCMP canine tracked the suspect and he was taken into custody.

RCMP charged 26-year-old Hayes Dale Robert Fuller-Garand of no fixed address with: assault, assault with a weapon causing bodily harm, forcible confinement, possession of a weapon contrary to order (x2), mischief, breaking and entering, indecent communication, and finallypossession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He was remanded in custody with a court date set for May 8 in Peace River.

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This full colour feature will salute the 2023 graduates of the South Peace. The Dawson Creek Mirror is putting together our Annual Graduation Feature. It will include pictures of all the graduates, as well as congratulatory messages from family, friends, and businesses. After 12 years of school, Dawson Creek and area students deserve something special. Join us in congratulating the graduates of the South Peace!

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 sails into Dawson Creek

Guardians 3 suffers from the same filmic, thematic, and storytelling issues Thor Love and Thunder does – you’ve introduced so many side characters as main players – that now to wrap it up - there are too many story lines to ties through, or cut.

You’ve introduced a world of characters in a film, developed them in a second, now wrap them all up. Tougher to do with so many side characters that legitimately could be the lead in their own stories.

See Spider-Man, has less of this concern - despite as many many movies, sequels and side characters and now jumps to the multiverse – the story is still about a photographer, and various iterations of his Uncle Ben, Aunt Mary, and MJ.

The lead actors in Guardians are reduced to bit parts while the arcs of voiced only characters Groot and Rocket Raccoon are fleshed out here.

I do feel for the issues James Gunn or Taika Waititi have – they are brought on as the new ingénue with a legitimate fresh idea – but then when proven successful the same studio says ‘more, more, go again’, and here we are.

From the backstories of Rocket, to saving the earth/galaxy once again from another attacking force, and making friends with other powerful-up-until-now strangers – the Guardians of the Galaxy both ties up and introduces new story lines for the guardians, and James Gunn to explore.

Gunn puts a strong if over nostalgic finals chapter on the guardians, while whetting our appetite with The Suicide Squad last year – before heading to DC Films for Superman Legacy and rebooting the DC Film franchises.

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Category 2 and 3 burning prohibited in Peace Region

Effective at 12 pm (noon) on today, Thursday May 11, Category 2 and Category 3 open burning is prohibited across the Prince George Fire Centre, including the Peace Region.

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Prince George Fire Centre issues open burning ban

“This prohibition remains in force until the earlier of noon PDT on Sunday October 15, 2023 or until the Order is rescinded,” says officials.

All persons lighting, fuelling, or using any of the open fires listed above within the restricted area are to cease doing so and to extinguish all

such fires.

The following activities and use of the following equipment, materials and substances also remain prohibited: fireworks, sky Lanterns, burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description, binary exploding targets, and air curtain burners.

This Order is specific to all public and private land unless specified otherwise in an enactment:

• Prince George Forest District

• Stuart Nechako Forest District

• Mackenzie Forest District

• Peace Forest District

• Fort Nelson Forest District

This prohibition order does not apply to campfires that are a half-metre high by a halfmetre wide (or smaller) or cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. Check with local government authorities for restrictions before lighting any fire.

Anyone found in contravention of an openburning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. .

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Every second Thursday at the Dawson Creek Public Library, there is a conversation and connection coffee gathering.

It runs from 10:30am to noon, so come down and enjoy a lovely morning with a nice cup of coffee and new connections with new people, or just stop in for a couple minutes for a small chat.

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Acquired Brain

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

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cindy Lea Stefanyk. Cindy, a lifelong resident of Dawson Creek, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Dawson Creek, at the age of 68 years.

Cindy’s family would like to invite everyone to a Celebration of Life to honour her on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm, at the Seniors Hall in Dawson Creek, British Columbia.

Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home and Crematorium

Marilyn Crandall,

a life-long resident of Dawson Creek BC, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Dawson Creek at the age of 72 years. Marilyn Jean Stefanyk was born on Saturday, March 24, 1951 at the Sisters of Providence Hospital in Dawson Creek, BC to her father Peter and her mother Ann. Her siblings were Edward, Lawrence, James and Phillip. She was raised on the farm in Bonanza AB, just north of the Bonanza Store. Marilyn started school in the fall of 1958 and completed her elementary schooling at Bonanza School and was bussed into Dawson Creek for the duration of her junior high and high school years. On Christmas Eve in 1967, tragedy struck when Pete and Ann lost their family home and belongings to a tragic house fire that started in the attic. Marilyn graduated in June of 1969 from South Peace Senior Secondary School, specializing in Secretarial Studies. Marilyn secured employment at Canada Manpower, followed by a bookkeeping position at McCoy Brothers. In the mid-1970’s, Marilyn accepted a job at the Royal Bank in Dawson Creek as the personal secretary to the Branch Manager, most notably Don Kirschman.

On July 4, 1975 Marilyn married Blair Crandall at the Bonanza Gospel Chapel. They settled in the East Doe River area and had two children. Allison in 1979 and Travis in 1982. Throughout the duration of their marriage, a total of nine quarters of land were purchased in the East Doe River area, making them one of the larger farming operations in the community. An additional quarter of farmland was purchased in 1999 in Ponoka, Alberta which had ancestral ties to Blair’s family. In July of 2009, Marilyn and Blair separated and were divorced the following year. Marilyn moved into Dawson Creek and worked various jobs in the customer service industry and catering industry. After she retired, she enjoyed leisure time playing cribbage and floor curling at the local senior’s hall. Marilyn’s grandchildren were the highlight of her life. Travis has two daughters, Arianna, born in 2002 and Emelia, born in 2008. Allison has one son, Reid, born in 2015 and one daughter, Elise, born in 2017. Throughout her entire adult life, she struggled with an autoimmune disease called Lupus – a serious condition in which the body attacks itself and its cells. Over the years, she was under the care of many doctors and many different medications were used to ease her symptoms. Multiple hospital stays ensued and ultimately, she passed away in the Dawson Creek and District Hospital, surrounded by her immediate family. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Allison, (Ryan MacIvor), her son, Travis; grandchildren Arianna, Emelia, Reid, and Elise; her brothers Edward (Elsie), Lawrence (Dorothy), and Phillip; sister-in-law Denise; nieces Shelli (Sean) and Stacey (Trevor); nephews Tom (Tamara), Tony, and Neil; great-nephews Wyatt, Seth, and Finn; great-niece Taylor; her Aunts Emma Greene and Jean McBratney as well as numerous cousins both in Canada and the USA.

Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Peter and Ann; brother James; sisterin-law Cindy and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of Marilyn’s Life was held at Reynars Funeral Chapel in Dawson Creek on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery in Bonanza AB. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Marilyn to the South Peace Senior Citizens Association, Branch 74, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek BC V1G 2S2.

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1105 Obituaries

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of GLEN IRWIN BASSETT, a resident of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the age of 84 years.

Glen passed away at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital with family at his side.

Glen grew up on a farm in Upper Cutbank, British Columbia (south of Dawson Creek), with his parents Harvey and Hazel Bassett. He and his twin sister Glenda were the oldest in the family, followed by Teresa, Irene, Raymond, Leonard, and Cheryl. He drove a team of horses on a sled 2 1/2 miles to get his younger siblings to the local school, building a fire in the wood heater to warm the school up. He started grade 8 in Dawson Creek, but soon went home to help out and work in the family logging operations. Glen took over the farm when his mother and father separated.

In 1959, Glen became interested in a nearby farm girl, Eva Jerome. They married in July of 1960. She continued her teaching career while they raised three sons, Frank, Jesse, and Steve. Glen continued to expand the farm by buying neighbouring bush quarters then clearing, plowing, and haying them. By 1973 he was able to start ranching by buying 50 bred heifers and continued to increase his herd to over 200 by the early 2000s. He played a large role in the Bear Mountain Grazing Association and represented it in local and provincial meetings.

Glen continued his ranch life until Parkinsons’s left him unable to do all the work. He then sold out and retired to Dawson Creek. There he began activities at the local Senior Citizens Hall, along with bowling and playing card games with family and friends.

Glen leaves behind his wife Eva; sons Frank (Rhonda), Jesse, Steve (Michele); eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

A private family service was held at Reynars Funeral Chapel on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Pauline Haycock officiated, and the eulogy was read by his nephew Howard Bassett.

For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Glen to the Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation, 11100 - 13 Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 3W8.

Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home and Crematorium

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Annual General Meeting

June 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm

Boardroom, 929 106 Ave Dawson Creek

ZOOM link will be available for those unable to attend in person.

Memberships are now due at $5.00 per year. This membership entitles you to vote at our annual general meeting and to be involved with hospice care in our community. There are several ways of being involved in palliative care. Please register by June 15th by Phone 250782-3261 or email sphpcs@pris.ca if attending by Zoom. Once registered a ZOOM link will be emailed to registrants before the AGM.

All members Welcome

Josephine Astrope Nee: Loroff

Josephine (Josephina) Astrope was born to Agnes & Paul Loroff on November 10, 1941, in Gage, Alberta.

Mom was the youngest girl in the family of 12, Anton (Tony), Paul, Mary, Lena, Hilda, Agnes, Peter, Freda, Joe, Josephine, and Gary. Little Josie was a shy, quiet girl who absolutely loved helping her dad outside and he called her his shadow. She would follow him all around the farm and go wherever he went giving him a hand feeding the cows, chickens and then riding on her favorite horse “Dolly”. She was disappointed when she had to go in and help with dishes or help grandma make the meals. But that is where she learned to bake the best bread ever tasted. Not a word of a lie!!!

She and her brother Joe were close in age and had many memories as kids going barefoot around the farm. Mom said the kids of today just wouldn’t know how good it felt to step into a warm cow paddy with bare feet, feel it squeeze, between the toes and then jump in the dug out on a hot day.

Josie was nine years old when her brother Peter was killed in a train accident. Her dad Paul was hand cranking the truck to start the engine so they could go to the funeral when he tragically died of a heart attack.

It left a big hole in her heart, but when asked about it, she said “You just have to do what you have to do.”

Grandma was left to raise all the children on her own. Mom shared a message about when times were very hard, and she knew they had no money for gifts, and she did not even go look under the Christmas Tree. The siblings that were home told her “Josie, go look under the tree” and so when she did, she found a homemade wooden pencil box with a pencil inside. At that time, Uncle Tony was working doing carpentry and made it especially for her. The siblings put time and effort and what money they had to buy mom a pencil. She said they gave a gift to her and did not get anything for themselves thus that was how mom was. Mom would give the shirt off her back if she knew you truly needed it. That being said, mom was not fooled either.

Mom finished her grade 11, but never graduated because she had to get a job to help with the bills. She worked as a waitress in Fairview. One day as she was walking to or from work, a handsome, dark haired, fellow saw her from the other side of the street and said to his buddy, “That is the girl I am going to marry!” The rest is history.

Mom, married Charles Astrope, November 25, 1959. The first bundle of joy - Cheryl Lynn arrived August 31, 1960 came along exactly 9 months later. She was conceived on their wedding night. Next along came William Paul (Billy), Yvette Agnes and then David Charles to complete the family. Raising the family was mostly left to Josephine because dad’s jobs often took him out of town and in camp.

She had the task of keeping us four kids in line, which was not easy. She was famous for using the wooden spoon, a slipper or whatever was in her hand at the time when we needed a whooping. Sometimes it was a broom. We kept her on her toes, and she would warn us that she was going to tell Dad when he came home. That made us think twice about doing what we were doing. We knew that when he got home, we would have to go out and cut a branch off the willow tree in the back yard and bring it in and ….we got a tanning. He used it!!!

Mom did work out of the home but only once us kids were older and were all in school. She was a sales-clerk at Kresgie’s, a motel clerk and a cook at Salers - a fish and chips restaurant. She loved working with everyone, and she seemed to connect easily with the young teens and had great relationships with them. I think it was her personality and wit that made for a lot of fun. She was easy to confide in and a great listener.

Her heart was big, and our family extended for a year when our 3 cousins moved in with us. She never hesitated to have our cousins, Laura, Terry and Troy (Her brother Joe’s three kids) come live with us for a time. She knew how to scrimp and save. She used coupons to buy groceries, made soup out of nothing and would bake 36 loaves of bread and buns at a time. We often had powdered milk to make things go the distance.

She had an amazing gift and could sew and quilt. She would make all four of us kids, clothes that we wore to school. She even made Yvette’s and Cheryl’s nursing and care aid graduation dresses. She joined the quilting guild and her and all her quilting friends spent hours upon hours sewing. She had a room full of material that she turned into beautiful items such as baby blankets, dresses, quilts for wedding gifts and the list goes on. Quilts were made with love for her grandchildren’s graduation gifts and treasured to this day.

She was a woman of many talents. Mom bowled the Monday night league with Sharon Rondeau, Sharon Baduk, Vera Hawkins, Cheryl, and a few others. She was pretty darn good at it, but it was the night out with her girlfriends that mom loved most. She bowled for many years winning individual and team league trophies. She rode the big bicycle to raise money for the heart and stroke foundation, and she volunteered in the hospital auxiliary with Aunt Mary every Thursday for many years, giving back to the community.

Mom would have been an incredible nurse and had said that would have been her career choice. She was our nurse, as well as our mom, from hooks in fingers to calf hoof scrapes on legs, to deep cuts on the forehead and ski-doo accidents, she took care of us. Mom acted fast on more than one occasion, saving the lives of Dad twice, her niece Laura and her granddaughter Janine from choking. In all the cases, they were turning blue, and she was their last chance. She didn’t hesitate and she was able to get the food dislodged and saved their lives.

Many memories come flooding back. Trips to Fairview on Friday nights to pick up her mom Agnes, (mom and dad would always drive the two hour trip to faithfully go see her mom) then off with great grandma we would go for the weekend to Aunt Josie and Uncle Paul’s farm where we had homemade meals fresh from the garden or canned goods from the last years’ harvest. Mom would bring her homemade bread and aunt Josie would always have a dessert. All the adults would play cards until the wee hours in the morning. All us cousins would play until we were all played out and slept on blankets on the living room floor. We cherish those times and still to this day love playing cards. Some of us try to get together with our cousins to have a card night when ever we can… because as we all know, time doesn’t wait for anyone.

Mom was a true and loyal friend. She was so close to her sister-in-law Josie, and laughter was a constant when those two were together. They were inseparable, and life was good being around them. When aunt Josie passed away, mom felt it so deeply. Edna Scott was another kindred spirit. Dad and Edna’s husband Buster played baseball together. We were the cheering squad. Many a BBQ or meal was shared and our families, played games on their acreage. Dad and Buster would get their musical instruments out while Edna and mom would clean up and visit. Mom was there for Edna when Buster passed away and Edna was the friend that never stayed away when moms’ dementia reared its ugly face. That is true friendship, and it is rare. Edna would faithfully bring over the Kentucky Fried Chicken and sit with mom even when mom wasn’t making any sense. Mom had some hard times in her life, but man was she a strong woman. She taught us right and wrong, tried her best to give us the best life and really was there with a listening ear for all of us kids and many others that crossed her path.

She was known as the lady with the sassy attitude, with a great sense of humor, who loved to tease and play tricks. She was true and loyal. She sat with Dad for three days until he passed and would not leave his side. She spoke her mind. She didn’t put up with nonsense and said it as she saw it. “And like she said – I don’t give a damn” if people didn’t agree with her. She deeply LOVED her grandchildren. They were her pride and joy. She attended every sport activity she could and literally would have died for them. As her dementia increased, and she slowly changed, that twinkle in her eyes still lit up when the great grandchildren stopped by to see her. Even dementia can’t stop love.

To sum it up…. Mom loved and was loved. She was unique and special in her own way, and we now carry the same deep sense of loss in our hearts because she is gone. Until we get together in the mansions in the sky Mom, We will miss you and will carry your love with us.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 2:00pm from Reynars Funeral Chapel in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to honour Josephine, in remembrance, respect and love. Pastor Megan Polowski will officiate.

For Friends so wishing, donations may be made in Josephine’s memory to the Dawson Creek Hospital Auxiliary, 11100-13th Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 3W8, in which she was a volunteer for many years.

Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home and Crematorium

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Serves 4

1 cup couscous

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil

16 sea scallops (about 11⁄2 pounds)

Kosher salt and black pepper

4 strips orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler), thinly sliced 1⁄4 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved lengthwise

Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the scallops dry, season with 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.

Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the orange zest, snow peas, and 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing frequently, until the snow peas are just tender, about 2 minutes. Serve with the scallops and couscous.

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NOTICE OF PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE

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

The District of Chetwynd (the “District”) intends to provide assistance to ATS Chan Holdings Ltd, Chetwynd Dental Clinic address 5032 49th Avenue NW, Chetwynd, BC V0C1J0 (the “Company”), pursuant to Section 21 of the Community Charter The assistance will provide under a partnering agreement between the District and the Company dated May 1, 2023 and will be in the form of a grant (the “Grant”) up to a maximum of $5000.00 as a part of the District’s Business Façade Improvement Program. Funding for the program is provided to the District by the province’s Northern Development Initiative Trust. The purpose of the Grant is to encourage business owners or commercial tenants to invest in building façade upgrades to enhance the appearance of the community, encourage tourism and economic development in the District and support recruitment of new business and residents. For further information, please contact Ellen McAvany at 250-401-4113 or email emcavany@gochetwynd.com.

Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1162, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Section 465 of the Local Government Act RSBC 2015, the Council of the District of Chetwynd gives notice it will hold a Public Hearing:

Date: May 23, 2023

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers

to consider proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1162, 2023 to include maps as schedules to the bylaw.

All persons who believe their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaw and wish to register an opinion may do so by:

1. Appearing before Council at the said Public Hearing; and/or

2. Forwarding written submissions for Council’s consideration, prior to 2:30 p.m. May 23, 2023, to District of Chetwynd, P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0; Fax: 250-401-4101; or Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com

The bylaw and other written information pertaining to this matter may be viewed at www.gochetwynd.com, or at the District of Chetwynd Office located at 5400 Hospital Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, from May 2, 2023 to 2:30 p.m. May 23, 2023.

Any inquiries should be referred to the District of Chetwynd, Telephone: 250-4014100, Fax: 250-401-4101, Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com or by mail to P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0

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Notice of Proposed Freedom Mobile Telecommunications Facility

Description: As part of the public consultation process required by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Freedom Mobile is inviting the public to comment on a new wireless facilit y in the City of Dawson Creek, BC Freedom Mobile is proposing to install a 31.0 metre monopole wireless communications structure in order to provide wireless data and voice communication services to the Dawson Creek area.

Proposed Tower Location: 11401 8th Street, Dawson Creek (PID: 013-454-391) | Northern Lights College

Coordinates: Latitude N 55.7458625, Longitude: W 120.2326014

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The public is welcome to comment on the proposal by the end of the business day on June 18th, 2023, with respect to this matter.

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Notice of Proposed Freedom Mobile Telecommunications Facility

Description: As part of the public consultation process required by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Freedom Mobile is inviting the public to comment on a new wireless facility on municipal property in the City of Dawson Creek, BC Freedom Mobile is proposing to install a 41.3 metre monopole wireless communications structure in order to provide wireless data and voice communication services to the Dawson Creek area.

Proposed Tower Location: 61 Collins Road, Dawson Creek, BC (at the Motorcross Park) (PID: 006-026-150)

Coordinates: N 55.747497, W 120.197003

For More Information:

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c/o Cypress Land Services Inc.

Agents to Freedom Mobile

Suite 1051, 409 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2

Telephone: 604-620-0877

E:publicconsultation@cypresslandservices.com

The public is welcome to comment on the proposal by the end of the business day on June 18th, 2023, with respect to this matter.

Freedom Mobile Site: BDC0007

GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21

The brighter you shine, the more things will come your way this week, Gemini. Wear a big smile on your face and get out into the thick of things.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

Cancer, you may have to change your way of thinking to get on the same wavelength as some others this week. Be open-minded to new experiences.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

Important lessons about balance could come your way soon, Leo. You need to find that happy medium between work and home responsibilities.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Events this week could leave you a little dazed and bewildered, Virgo. Nothing seems to be going to plan and that could get on your nerves. Figure out a way to de-stress.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

Libra, your urge to take action comes on strong this week. Figure out a project you can put your efforts behind as soon as possible and then dive in with maximum effort.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

Use this week as an opportunity to tend to your own needs, Scorpio. Indulge in a spa treatment or play hooky and go on a road trip all by yourself.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

Sagittarius, your desire to get ahead is very strong over the course of the next few days. Now you only need to figure out the venture that you will take on.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

Others may be begging for your attention, Capricorn. But this week is all about self-healing for you. Focus inward to bring about any personal change you desire.

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AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

You can accomplish a great deal when you happen to get moving, Aquarius. This week the struggle may be finding the motivation to take the first step.

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

Pisces, take a break from reality by reading a good fantasy book, watching a movie or enjoying a stage show. You can use the respite.

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MAY 18 George Strait, Singer (71)

MAY 19 Eleanor Tomlinson, Actress (31)

MAY 20 Busta Rhymes, Rapper (51)

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