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By Jennifer FernandesA former host of a radio show that used to air

on CKNW 980 AM Vancouver, and the former deputy premier, Christy Clark, has claimed a narrow victory - but a victory nonetheless - in the contest for the leadership of the B.C. Liberal party. The leadership election for the 35th premier of British Columbia was held Feb. 26 in Vancouver.

Clark won 52 per cent of the vote on the third round of a preferential ballot with 28,411 votes just ahead of Kevin Falcon’s 26,119.

Despite recent polls trending towards a victory for Clark, it was a disappointing result for Clark’s longtime political adversary Falcon who had the support of 19 MLA’s, four senators and one former MLA in stark contrast to Clark who was backed by only one government representative, MLA for Burnaby-Lougheed, Harry Bloy.

Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North, was in Vancouver Saturday night and onstage for Clark’s celebratory festivities.

“It was an exciting night, watching a new leader being crowned, and being a part of it all,”

Pimm said via telephone.Pimm was one of the many MLA’s who had

thrown his support behind Kevin Falcon and admitted disappointment at the results.

“I supported Kevin Falcon and it was close, a darn good race that we tried our best at, he said.

“But now, we move over and support the new leader as a caucus as we move into the Christy Clark era.”’

Pimm said the focus now would be to work with Clark on issues that are of vast importance to the north.

“If you look at the Christy Clark web page she has a great energy plan, very similar to what’s in place now so I will work to promote that energy plan, and also high in the priority is the interests of the agriculture industry so that will continue to be the focus of my job,” Pimm said.

Independent MLA for Peace River South, Blair Lekstrom said he was not surprised by the election result. Both Lekstrom and Clark entered politics in 2001.

“The people are looking for a change, not just in government, but in politics in general

and I think they see Christy as being the person who is going to bring that change,” Lekstrom said

“She’s a very hard worker, and very committed to whatever she takes on, so I would think she is going to bring the same to the table as Premier as she brought as MLA and cabinet minister, and that is a strong work ethic,” he added.

However not everyone has decided to get aboard the Clark bus. Peace River farmer, Area C Regional Director and BC First’s Director-at-Large for the Northeast region, Arthur Hadland, gave a decidedly lukewarm review of Clark’s victory and said he was unsure of Clark’s ability to fairly represent the needs of the north.

“I’m surprised she was able to win,” Hadland said.

“At least we see a change, but the party system is so imperial, it’s totally subservient to the party structure so no matter what the party, they all basically

elect a dictator.”Hadland said he doubted Clark’s ability to

represent the rights of individuals especially those of farmers against those of the petroleum industry.

“She’s definitely better than Kevin Falcon who wanted to make it easier for companies to get onto farmer’s lands—but I always think a lot of the influence politically comes from the boys back East,” he said.

Hadland added he wants to see Clark re-open the dialogue on the harmonized sales tax (HST) and quell the expansion of gambling throughout the province, and especially in Fort St. John where he formerly opposed the opening of a local casino that was ultimately pushed through by city council.

Clark will be the second woman, following Rita Johnson in 1991, to serve as Premier of British Columbia, as well as the fourth woman in Canadian history to serve as a provincial premier, and the eighth woman overall to hold a first minister-ship.

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By Matthew BainsNORTHEAST – China is now the largest overseas

market for B.C. softwood lumber and could surpass the United States as the largest overall importer in a few years, reports B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Mines and Lands, Pat Bell.

Bell made the announcement recently following a record month last December, which saw 420 million board feet of lumber exported to China. He said if that pace was realized over a full year, B.C. would be exporting over five billion board feet to China, narrowing the gap with the U.S., which imported just under seven billion board feet last year.

“This market continues to grow at a pace that is unbelievable,” Bell said in a press conference on Feb. 22. “I believe perhaps in the next couple of years we could see a time where China is receiving more lumber than the U.S.”

Actual exports to China were an estimated 2.8 billion board feet in 2010, valued at about $687 million, more than double the value of shipments in 2009. Bell said he estimates B.C. could export four billion board feet at a value of about $1 billion this year.

“That would again be dramatic growth and not something anyone would have predicted just a few years ago.”

The minister said B.C. has an exciting opportunity to expand that market by taking part in a demonstration project at the end of this month. He said the province would supply lumber, at a cost of about $100,000, to construct a three-storey, nine-unit prefabricated apartment that will be assembled in just three days at a Green Building Show in Beijing.

“The real opportunity for China is modular or prefabricated construction,” said Bell. “In an average year the Chinese build between six and seven million housing units in the six-story walk-up apartment style of construction for which this building process would be most suited.”

He added that market would be much greater than the province could supply and would likely drive the global prices for softwood lumber up.

China’s appetite for lumber has in no small part contributed to the

re-opening of 24 mills across the province, said Bell. “The industry has definitely rebounded. We are seeing

the type of activity in the forest industry we haven’t seen since the mid-2000’s, and I’m feeling very optimistic about the future of forestry as we move through 2011.”

However, Bell said, transportation issues and specifically port capacity, is the biggest challenge to growing export markets. He added his colleague, Shirley Bond, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, is working hard to have port capacity expanded in Vancouver and Prince Rupert, and is also looking for opportunities in Kitimat and Stewart.

“We know it’s probably our biggest single challenge in terms of increasing both mineral exports and forest product exports, and also potentially energy exports, so that is a key area of focus for our government in the coming years,” Bell said.

The depressed market in the U.S. following the collapse of the housing market continues to be a challenge, Bell said, and exports to the U.S. were down to 36 per cent of total exports, whereas historically, that market took upwards of 70 per cent of total production. He added that the U.S. is still an important market and remains a focus for marketing efforts.

However, he said, the growth of the Chinese market, as well as in other overseas markets such as in Japan could give Canada more leverage when it comes time to negotiate a new Softwood Lumber Agreement with the U.S. in 2013.

This conceptual drawing is an example of a prefabricated apartment complex in B.C. that is to be assembled in just three days at a Green Building Show in Beijing, China, as part of a demonstration project. Forests Minister Pat Bell said prefabricated construction represents a huge opportunity for B.C.’s softwood lumber exporters to China, where approximately six million housing units are built annually.

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The Peace District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its hired equipment list for the 2011/12 fi scal year.

Any individuals or companies not registered in 2010, but wishing to have equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Offi ce either in person or by phone to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Equipment can only be registered in one area, and seniority is not transferable between areas. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

The deadline for new registrations for the 2011/2012 fi scal year is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011. Late registrations will be accepted, but will be put at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed.

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By Jennifer FernandesMen in the northeast region are getting

a severe talking to about their health, courtesy of an Australian by way of Mildura in the northwest of Australia, about six hours from Melbourne.

A guest speaker brought in by invitation of Dr. David Bowering, Chief Medical Officer for Northern Health, Bernard J. Denner, a rural specialist in early intervention health programs, has been advancing the state of men’s health for over 16 years traveling worldwide to preach the gospel on the importance of regular health checks.

The trip is his third to the region since 2002 and on this swing through, Denner visited Prince George where he presented on health & wellness to First Nations, Fort Nelson and Fort St. John with the goal of bringing awareness to the problem plaguing men’s health.

“Men don’t know how to go to the doctor,” Denner said bluntly. “The men we are trying to get to go to the doctor don’t have anything wrong with them but should go by age 40 and if they have no family history of medical problems then they should go by age 50.”

“We’re trying to improve the pathways for men to see that you don’t have to be ill to see a doctor and that by being proactive and getting things like sugar levels or cholesterol or their prostate checked so lifestyle adjustments can be made before the situation gets drastic.”

A men’s health night was held Feb. 21 at On the Rocks in Fort St. John where men could avail of free health checks.

“The men’s health nights are intended to be a wake-up call,” he said, “I try to scare the living daylights out of them listing

the top 10 reasons why men die—all in order to get them to get a health check at the end of the night.”

One key area affecting men’s health that Denner said men take for granted is their intimate relationships.

“At these nights, we’ve asked men to raise their hand if they kissed their wife good-bye when they went off to work that morning,” Denner said, “You would be surprised at the number of men who hadn’t—especially because you never know what’s going to happen to you that day.”

With the divorce rate at 46 per cent, Denner noted that men have to be less complacent and ‘check back in’ to their relationships adding that the biggest homework men should take away from the health nights is to ask, “How are we instead of asking their partner how are they?”

“A funny story about when I addressed workers in the mining industry is that I asked the men to call their wives at home to say good-night during their shift break,” Denner said. “But it kind of backfired as I had men calling wives for the first time in years…the wives got suspicious and demanded to know if the husbands were checking up on them!”

Jennifer Fernandes photoMen’s health expert, Bernard J. Denner, visited Fort St. John on Feb. 23 to host a Men’s Heath Night at On the Rocks to encourage men to get regular health checks.

Men’s health nights intended to promote regular health checks

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Every family should have an emergency plan. Most families have home and car insurance, but do you have a plan for what you would do in a major catastrophe?

During an emergency, you and your family could be on your own for an extended period of time. Food, shelter, and medical attention in the aftermath of any large-scale disaster may not be immediately available. Roads, utilities, and communication services may be down, and it is possible that help won’t be able to arrive for days.

The Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada recommend that individuals be prepared to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hrs. Though this seems like a lofty goal at first, it is actually not that hard to implement and you will probably find that you have most of what you need to make a kit – it just needs to be organized! Here are a few things to consider and over the next few months we will bring you specific tips on how to create your plan and emergency kit.

1. Call a family meeting. All of the family members should be involved in the creation of your emergency plan. Yes, even your kids! Including kids in the planning

process makes it more likely that they will remember what to do in an emergency.

2. Learn what disasters and emergencies may occur in your area. These events can range from those affecting only you and your family, like a home fire or medical emergency, to those affecting your entire community, like a flood. You may want to contact your local government to find out the hazards we have identified in our emergency plans to get you started.

3. Determine family meeting places both immediately outside your home (like a neighbour’s house) and out-of-town (like a relative’s home). In the event of an emergency, all family members should stay at the meeting place until you’ve all been accounted for unless you are directed to move to another location by emergency responders. In addition to your local meeting spot, choose somewhere further away from the home in case the entire neighbourhood must be evacuated.

4. Keep the plan simple. Focus on a few main points such as what must be done as you exit, where you should go, and where to find your kit. Consider what you will do to care for those in your family with special health needs as well as your pets or livestock if you were to be

evacuated. You will also need to identify the locations of your fire extinguishers, water valve, electrical box, gas valve and floor drains. Your emergency plan should be adaptable for a variety of emergencies, from a fire in the kitchen to a major natural disaster.

5. Make a kit. In an emergency you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is. Keep it in a plastic tote, duffle bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach, accessible place, such as your front-hall closet.

6. Practice your plan. This step is especially important if you have kids in the home, as you’ll need everyone’s help to get the family out safety. At least twice per year, practice your drill to keep the information fresh in your mind. This step can also remind you to update your plan to account for household changes and to refresh your kit.

For more information please check the Peace River Regional District’s website at: www.prrd.bc.ca under “Emergency Services” and “Get Prepared” or contact us at 250 784-3200. Trish Morgan is the Manager of Community Services for the Peace River Regional District.

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On Apr. 7, the City of Fort St. John will be hosting the 4th annual 2011 Community Awards. This is your opportunity to nominate your friends, neighbours or co-workers that you feel have made contributions this past year that have benefitted Fort St. John.

This event was created to publicly recognize and honor individuals whose contributions have significantly benefited Fort St. John. The awards celebrate the talents, dedication and generosity of citizens, businesses, athletes and volunteers.

The awards include such categories as ‘Making a Difference’ award, Arts and Culture Person of the Year, Athlete of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Volunteer organization of the year and more. All together, 23 awards will be handed out that evening.

One of the awards given out that night is the Family Friendly Business Award. The Family Friendly Business award recognizes a business that has proven their commitment to maintaining their employee or customer’s work-life balance. They have implemented innovative approaches focused on families and the enhancement of the family network.

Another is the Making a Difference Award. The making a difference award recognizes an individual who serves as an advocate for the well being of children in Fort St. John, either through a professional or volunteer position. They demonstrate a genuine commitment to providing a better future for children, works with others to raise awareness about children’s issues, believes in building strong families, and demonstrates leadership in the community that has a positive impact on the lives of young children.

One of the big awards of the evening is the Citizen of the Year award. The Citizen of the year award recognizes an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the community or to organizations through volunteer work. This individual is a role model, has taken an active leadership role, or works behind the scenes to give of themselves for the betterment of the community as a whole. Outstanding contribution may be related to the arts, education, humanities, community service, medical, or commerce fields.

Even the Mayor gets to be involved with the Mayor’s Awards of Excellence. This award is distributed and evaluated at the Mayor’s discretion and recognizes individuals or teams that have achieved positive notoriety outside our community for their actions, are recognized as leaders or role models by their peers, or have won international, national, or provincial titles or awards for their efforts. The recipients act as ambassadors for our community and have recognized Fort St. John as their home and the community where they built and honed their skills and abilities.

You can find more information about these awards and the many others available on the City of Fort St. John’s website. The nomination process is quite simple this year. Just download or pickup a nomination form and fill out the information on the sheet, plus they ask that you write a brief statement about your nominee and what makes this person exceptional.

The awards committee is made up of representatives from various community organizations and City staff. By incorporating other

community organizations, they will utilize each representative’s expertise in their areas, and the Committee has a team of informed, knowledgeable decision makers for determining award recipients. In addition, the support of the community organizations assists in ensuring all those deserving of recognition are represented, and help to sustain the overall project for years to come.

Nominations are open until Mar. 24 so you have just 21 more days to download the application from www.fortstjohn.ca or pick them up a t the North Peace Leisure Pool, City Hall, Visitor Centre, or the Pomeroy Sport Centre. The big gala will be taking place on Apr. 7 at the Pomeroy Hotel. Both Urban Systems and North Peace Savings and Credit Union have come aboard this year to be the partnering sponsors of this event. You can purchase tickets starting on Mar. 17 for this event.

Start downloading the forms and help recognize some of the great people that make our community better. I’ll be nominating a few people, and who knows, maybe it will be you!


Words of Opinion by Jennifer Fernandes

EDITORIALTo the right of this column appears our political cartoon

featuring none other than the Bieber—is there anything bigger than the Bieber?

Apparently not to girls under the age of sixteen who shriek, cry and moan at the sight of the 16 year-old boy wonder from Stratford, Ontario who is a pop star singing sensation that can now add box office gold to his resume.

As illustrated by cartoonist Matt Evans, ‘Bieber Fever’ has reached an all-time high with a large amount of mainstream media devoted to his every move.

I actually think the crisis in Libya would get a lot more attention – perhaps too from world leaders via their teenaged children… “Dad, Bieber says Muammar Gaddafi has to go, he doesn’t like his epaulettes!”

It is alarming now how ‘blogs’ impersonate astute political analysis, political media bytes are whittled down to fit Twitter feeds and political leadership Facebook pages read by millions of people whose brain synapses are increasingly wired to fit into a ‘thumbs up or thumbs down’ scenario sway public opinion.

An entire nation hangs on…a haircut? Yes, the haircut of a 16 year-old boy received so much national news coverage that I now know more about Justin Bieber’s follicles than anything I learned in high school calculus.

But truth be told, the Bieber did cut his gorgeous locks in the name of charity so you see, the Bieber cannot be beat. But I can, however, get the last word and with that I remind you that before Stratford was Bieber’s place of holy birth, it was, and still is, the site of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, North America’s largest classical reparatory theatre that stages the works of William Shakespeare and other great writers.

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to respond to some of the opposition and concerns of these people.OPPOSED: B.C. HYDRO WILL USE THE GENERATED ELECTRICITY TO BE

EXPORTED TO THE USA The electricity situation has dramatically changed in the last 25 years in B.C. I remember the time well, when the revenue of the electricity sale to the US saved every household in our Province the equivalent of $150 on property taxes annually. Due to our fast increasing population, higher per capita electricity consumption and industrialization, B.C. is now a net importer of 11% of its power needs from the US and Alberta. The power is imported during the night time when the mostly coal fired power plants in the US have surplus power. Short-term adjustments to fluctuating needs in coal-fired power plants are very limited to implement. That’s why B.C. Hydro takes advantage to buy low priced electricity at night from the USA and Alberta to save our water in our reservoirs for day - and peak time use.

Common sense also tells us, that an individual or entity which is selling more and buys less as it is selling creates wealth and will get richer. Since every effort is made from companies and countries to stay competitive, how could this be wrong if it is done from B.C. Hydro? If we ever reach self sufficiency in electricity and then are in a position to export, higher revenue from exported electricity through B.C. Hydro will lead to lower power rates in B.C. and more investment in power generating and transmission infrastructure. Since the weight, volume and pressure of the stored water is the fuel which is not consumed but replenished through rain and snow and has no loss whatsoever in the process of power generation, it sure has overwhelming domestic and export advantages as a clean power with zero carbon footprint, compared to generating power from non renewable carbon sources like coal, oil or natural gas.

OPPOSED: RECREATION IN THE RIVER VALLEY:When taking friends from Germany to guided tours at the W.A.C. Bennett dam in the

summertime, I see sometimes some cars or campers parked on the few access points to the Peace River. Since I am not aware of designated recreation facilities along the Peace, overnight camping may not be on legal ground. Because of the few access points, not much fishing takes place from the shore line along the Peace River. My logic tells me that more accumulated water in rivers or reservoirs provides more habitats for fish. Fishing opportunities and fish numbers in the Site C Lake will greatly improve. During Stage 2 of the consultation process, B.C. Hydro was made aware from the public and other stake holders that assurances will be given to create and maintain recreational opportunities on the Site C reservoir if construction will proceed. As part of the Stage 3 consultation process, B.C. Hydro will identify options and support or enhance recreational use such

as boat launches or public use areas around the reservoir. OPPOSED: DISTURBANCE OR LOSS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES:In Stage 3 of the consultation process, an archeological inventory will be completed

from professional archeologists and submitted to the B.C. Archeological Branch. All collected artifacts and material will be sent to the Fort Saint John North Peace Museum which is an official depository. If archeological sites are found and evaluated, appropriate mitigation options would be proposed and considered as part of the environmental assessment application.

OPPOSED: FLOODED AGRICULTURE LAND:I believe the total flooded reservoir surface will be 9310 hectares. Of this, the

total flooded land area would be 5340 hectares, of which 93% is Crown land or land currently owned by B.C. Hydro. Out of this, about 7% or 375 hectares is privately owned agriculture land. What impact will this have on our local agriculture industry, on our Provincial or Canadian agriculture industry and the food supply in the world? My answer: Not noticeable.

OPPOSED: HIGH COST TO BUILD SITE C:I am sure, when the Bennett dam and Williston lake were built; some people had the

same concern. For decades, this power plant delivered 38% of the electricity needs of our province at one of the lowest electricity costs in North America. Every individual benefitted and every business had a competitive advantage in the Canadian, North American and World market. The question arises how much it would cost to obtain 950 MW power at high and low demand times? Unfortunately there is no alternative to accommodate greatly fluctuating electricity demand instantly within a 24-hour period. Coal, oil and gas fired power plants do not have the flexibility to activate surging demand within one to two minutes. Some people might consider nuclear power as an alternative? In my opinion it should not be taken in consideration at all, as long as we have hydropower available in untapped abundance.

OPPOSED: LAND SLIDES ALONG THE RESERVOIR SHORE LINE!In all locations with some potential for landslide- generated waves, the stability of the

slopes will be monitored from B.C. Hydro, prior to and following the reservoir filling. If the stability decreases at any location over time, measures will be implemented to mitigate the risks.

With fossil fuel production worldwide closed to its peak and faced with an ever increasing demand from emerging economies, (BRIC COUNTRIES) history will thank us for making the right decision to build Site C to have for generations to come a cheap and reliable power source.

Tony Stoeckl, Baldonnel

Editor,BC Hydro rates are reportedly going up by about 27

per cent over the next three years. It seems like an awful lot of money until you take a look at the list of upgrading projects BC Hydro is taking on to fix and improve the province’s aging dams and transmission lines.

The latest upgrading project announced by BC Hydro is an upgrade to the Ruskin Dam and powerhouse near Mission. It’s going to cost nearly a billion dollars.

Add to that another three-quarters of a billion dollars to upgrade the Mica and Revelstoke dams, and another half billion for the Bennett dam and so on, and it starts to add up fast.

I completely understand why these upgrades are need-ed and I support BC Hydro in doing so.

Postponing this investment in upgrades has only led to artificially low BC Hydro rates which have not reflected the true cost of the electricity we use.

But most of all, as a grandmother, I consider the main-tenance and upgrades we pay for today to be an invest-ment in our grandchildren’s future.

They deserve the same opportunity for prosperity we’ve enjoyed in this province, and because of that I don’t begrudge one penny of what’s needed to make sure they get that same opportunity for prosperity.

Trudy Gordon, Burnaby, B.C.

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By Matthew BainsDAWSON CREEK – Just 18 years old, and a woman in

a traditionally male role, but Anastasia Anderson, through hard work and dedication, has accomplished the feat of completing the 15-month aircraft maintenance-engineering (AME) program at Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek while still in high school.

On her way to an exciting career building and repairing helicopters, Anderson completed the program on Jan. 28 and is the first dual-credit student to do so as the norm for dual-credit students is to earn certificates in five or eight-month programs while enrolled in fulltime studies at college.

“It really surprises me,” said Anderson. “Even now, I’m still like, ‘Wow, I did it!’”

Anderson took distance education through the South Peace Distributed Learning School in Dawson Creek prior to starting the AME program in September 2009 and had met the program’s prerequisites by the end of grade 10. By grade 11, she had completed her required secondary school courses, and was ready to concentrate on the college program.

“I didn’t want to keep having to go back and forth because this program is really demanding so you need to have all your time here,” she explained.

She said taking distance education allowed her to work independently and at her own pace, which proved valuable to completing the AME program.

“I enjoy school so I didn’t have a problem finishing stuff. The extra courses I had to take were courses I

enjoyed so I got through them pretty quickly.”John Morrison, chair of the AME program, said her

accomplishment is truly remarkable considering many dual-credit students don’t have the maturity level to

adjust to the course requirements, which are much more demanding then what they are used to in high school.

“Most of the kids who come into the program today don’t have a mechanical background. It’s an acquired skill level, and we start grading for precision right out of

the gate, therefore the learning curve is very fast and to be successful you have to meet that curve.”

He said Anderson was able to consistently answer questions that even older students were not able to, which impressed all of her instructors.

Anderson said she originally wanted to be an aerospace engineer and would have perhaps focused more on designing aircraft, but she enrolled in AME thinking it could be a valuable prerequisite.

“Once I started it I really enjoyed just doing this,” she said. “I’ve always liked doing maintenance. My whole life I’ve always been the one to fix things and do stuff like that so it just really clicked for me and I enjoyed it.”

She said she originally thought she would complete 10 months of the program as a dual-credit student but since the school district was paying for her tuition there was an incentive to complete the program sooner.

“That’s the main reason I did it that way, so I could get it paid for. All I had to pay for was my books and supplies, and they paid the entire tuition.”

Anderson said the first few months were challenging and at times was overwhelming.

“The first five months are the hardest because you really have no idea what you’re getting into and how intense is is, and so much of it was stuff I hadn’t done before like sheet metal. The hardest is getting adjusted to that and that you’re in a completely different environment with a class of totally new people.”

However, she said the next 10 months were much easier as she adjusted to the course requirements. She said she really enjoyed the last five months when she was able to actually work on the aircraft and do ground runs outside of the hanger, and is grateful for the relationships she has with the instructors and her classmates.

“We had a great class. I really enjoyed my classmates from day-to-day, we had so much fun together, and it was awesome.”

Now that she is done the program, Anderson said she is focused on completing an apprenticeship and earning a licence, adding she has an interview with a company in Fort St. John.

“I definitely want to work with helicopters. I’ve always enjoyed helicopters because they were always an interest for me. I enjoyed that more than the fixed wing – they seem cooler.”

She said she sees many opportunities for her future such as working internationally or perhaps becoming a helicopter pilot.

“I actually started the program thinking I wanted to be a pilot, but it’s a huge expense, it’s like $60,000 for a licence. I thought if I could be an engineer first, and get contacts in the field, it might make it easier.”


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By Michele MobleyLiteracy affects almost everything we do in our day to day lives. How? Let’s use

Sally as an example:Sally is a 30-something mother, wife and she works full time. She and her husband

own their own home, and they both have post secondary education. This morning Sally worked through some figures in her head so she could get her

banking done before she got to work. Once she got to the office, she sat down at her computer and read her emails. After speaking with a new client, Sally replied to some of her emails, and met with coworkers to improve their health and safety plan. Later that afternoon, Sally went to her doctor’s appointment to discuss treatment options for her condition.

Following a quick trip to the grocery store, Sally picks up her children and asks them to help her prepare supper. After they are finished their meal the whole family played cards, and Sally and her husband read the kids a bedtime story before they get tucked into bed. Sally is finally able to take a few minutes to quickly go over a report for work the next day, and read a few chapters of her new book before calling it a night.

How did Sally’s literacy skills help her and her family? She was able to use her numeracy skills to calculate how she would divide her funds before getting to the bank. Sally’s reading and writing abilities allowed her to read, fully understand and thoughtfully reply to her work related emails and make sense of the report. Sally was also able to make better decisions at the grocery store, since people with good literacy skills tend to be more informed about nutrition and healthy choices.

Brainstorming with coworkers, speaking with new clients and discussing treatment options with her physician don’t intimidate Sally because her literacy skills have made her an effective communicator.

Statistically, people with higher literacy skills enjoy better health because they are able to communicate better with health care professionals and they tend to be more informed about their conditions. Best of all, Sally and her husband are passing their good literacy habits to their children.

Since Sally and her husband both have post secondary education, their children are more likely to further their own educations. By involving the children in meal preparation, playing games that teach literacy and numeracy, and reading to them every night, their children will be more likely to grow up to be fully literate adults; just like Sally.

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Contributed by Cory GoodwinThis Thursday, Mar. 3rd, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Patch Java and the Fort St John

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Members of this award-winning drama troupe share a developmental disability and a love of performance. They will delight the Java lovers of Fort St John with a medley of short comic bits and original material at Everyone Belongs, and serve it up with local Bluesman and funnyman the irrepressible Jason Butler.

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Matthew Bains photoGail Ireland and Anne Haycock from the Roots Group/Historical Society were at City Hall on Feb. 21 for the proclamation of Feb. 21 to 27 as “Heritage Week” in Dawson Creek by Mayor Mike Bernier. Heritage Week is recognized annually in B.C. beginning on the third Mon-day of February, and to mark the centennial of both B.C. Parks and Parks Canada. This year’s theme is “A Century of Conservation: Parks and Cultural Landscapes.”

Matthew Bains photoThe Peace Laird Regional Arts Council – comprised of six com-munity arts councils – presented the Peace River Regional District with art as a thank you for the regional district’s ongoing support. One of the pieces, a soapstone carving by Chetwynd art instruc-tor Laura Filgate, was presented to board chair Karen Goodings (middle) by Yvonne Elden (left) and Ellen Corea.

Contributed photoPeace Country Toyota’s Sweethearts Contest winner for Valen-tine’s Day was Heather Kurz who won a 2002 Nissan Xterra XE 4X4 for her and her sweetheart to enjoy cruising the backcountry. Kurz won the vehicle by participating in the Sweethearts contest that was posted on Peace Country Toyota’s Facebook page this past January.

(Left) Contributed photoThis past weekend the Fort St John Minor Hockey Pre-Novice divi-sion hosted a 10 team tournament with teams in attendance from throughout the Peace Region. Each team of five and six year olds played three games, received a participation medal and all players had the opportunity to participate in a Timbits shootout! It was a fun hockey filled weekend for all of those involved.

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So my next question is this: “What would you like your food to be eating?” Hmmmm... let’s see... if processed food is bad for humans....?!?!?!?!?! Chemically altered & bio-genetically manip-ulated components in feed has become the norm & not only in what is being fed to animals. Fruits & vegetables are also vic-

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On Thursday, February 27, 2011 426 head of cattle went thru our ring

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers 92.00-100.00Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers 95.00-106.00Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 112.00-119.25 Heifers 97.00-110.00Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 117.00-130.00 Heifers 107.00-117.00Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 122.00-136.00 Heifers 118.00-131.50Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 142.00-155.00 Heifers 123.00-141.00Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 151.00-164.00 Heifers 135.00-147.00Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: 150.00-165.00 Heifers 140.00-150.00

D1 - D2 Cows 53.00-56.00D3 - D4 Cows 48.00-53.00Holstein Cows 50.00-53.00Heiferettes 55.00-65.00Bologna Bulls 62.00-72.50Feeder Bulls 65.00-70.00Good Bred Cows None Good Bred Heifers None Cow/ Calf Pairs 900.00-1000.00Older Cows NoneMilk Cows None


SLAUGHTER CATTLECATTLE REPORT


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395 head of cattle went through the ring of Dawson Creek Action on July 8, 2010SALES EVERY THURSDAY!

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers N/AGood Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: N/A Heifers N/AGood Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 92.00-100.00 Heifers 80.00-88.00Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 102.00-108.00 Heifers 85.00-92.00Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 110.00-118.00 Heifers 98.00-104.00Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 115.00-125.00 Heifers 100.00-108.00Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 110.00-125.00 Heifers 100.00-110.00Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: None Heifers None

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Saturday, March 19, 2011 Best of Beef Bull SaleBeaverlodge Ag Barns, Beaverlodge, Alberta 2pm

AGRICULTURE

The Peace River Regional District is seeking three (3) members at large from the regionto serve as members on the Agricultural Advisory Committee. The Committee was established to provide advice to the Regional District Board regarding agriculture in the region. The Committee will review and provide advice on matters regarding the agri-culture sector in the Regional District, including recommendations for ways to enhance agriculture in the region.

Terms of Reference for the Committee may be obtained from the Regional District offices located at (1) 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC; (2) 9905 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC

or viewed on the Regional District website at http://www.prrd.bc.ca. Members are reimbursed for all travel expenses to attend meetings, and there are typically 4 to 6 meetings per year. Appointment of members will be for a two year term.

Those interested in participating on the Agricultural Advisory Committee are invited to submit a brief letter and resume outlining their interest, background and experience in agriculture to:

Peace River Regional District Agricultural Advisory Committee – Request for Volunteers Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Fax: 250.784.3201 Email: [email protected]

Appointments will be drawn from the submissions received and will balance a number offactors including geographic and commodity representation. The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2011. Inquiries should be directed to Bruce Simard, General Manager of Development Services at 250.784.3200 or 1.800.670.7773 or email [email protected]

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By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – A recent report from Statistics Canada revealed declining Canadian

cattle inventories in 2010.The report released on Feb. 17 shows the total herd as of Jan. 1, 2011, was under 12.5

million head, down 3.4 per cent from 12.9 million the same time last year, and at the lowest level for the month of January since 1995.

British Columbia’s cattle inventories actually stabilized in 2010 and saw the only increase over that period in Canada, albeit a slight one of about 10,000 head or 0.2 per cent. Canadian cattle numbers have continued to drop steadily since 2005, and B.C. saw the most significant declines, dropping 27 per cent to 520,000 head from 710,000.

Brian Perillat, a senior analyst for CanFax, the market research division of the Candian Cattlemen’s Association, said the latest numbers come as no surprise and are not likely to rebound in 2011.

“There hasn’t been a huge signal that these numbers are going to start growing,” said Perillat. “As we work through smaller calf crops, that’s just going to show up in next year’s year-end, we’re going to still have smaller numbers.”

He said some producers may be buying cows to replenish their herds, but he believes most are using the current jump in prices to sell heifers and replenish lost equity and cash flow.

“The big number to follow is still breeding stock, that’s the signal whether we are going to start turning the corner or not. We’re likely not going to see a large retention in heifers, but we’re going in the right direction at least, and probably the liquidation is going to slow or stop.”

He said the tight supply is good news for cow-calf producers in B.C. “They’re finally seeing some of the impact of these tighter supplies feeding into their

prices, so that’s positive.”Perillat said the pressure in the supply chain is likely being felt in the feedlots, with

high calf and grain prices, and there may be some inherent risks there. Cost pressures are also being felt by Canadian slaughter facilities, and to that end the

beef industry is calling on the federal government to continue compensation funding initiated last year. Specifically, the industry is asking for $17.2 million this year so packers can continue making improvements to reduce the cost of compliance with disposal protocols for specified risk materials (SRM) - brains, eyes, spinal cord, and other organs and tissues prone to Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

John Masswohl, director of government and international relations for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, said the request reflects a per head cost of $27.50 to Canadian slaughter facilities over their American competitors.

“Ultimately we want to get those costs more closely aligned, but in the meantime

we’ve asked for help compensation for the discrepancy in the cost of disposal,” said Masswohl.

He said those facilities are in the process of implementing new technologies to bring those costs down, and the cost has already been reduced from $31.70 per head last year, which was reflected in the $25 million provided for SRM disposal compensation in 2010.

“The difficulty is those investments take time. We have seen some minor improvements come online, but the bigger improvements will be into the next year. While we’re waiting for that to happen, we didn’t want to see these over-30-month (OTM) cows going to the United States, we still want them processed in Canada.”

He said it’s not the objective of his organization to give money to packers, but ultimately it is in the interest of cattle producers to have the packers operating in Canada, and for them to be competitive with slaughter facilities in the U.S.

“It wasn’t free money for packers, it was actually what helped to improve the prices of cattle in Canada, and ultimately ended up in the pockets of producers.”

He said he’s confident last year’s funding contributed to a narrower price differential for cows in Canada compared to the U.S. and while they don’t want to rely on that funding year after year, a second year is critical.

“This is about keeping jobs in Canada and maintaining the viability of the processing sector,” said Masswohl.

He added the program was available not just for the large, federally-inspected facilities in Alberta and Quebec, but also for the hundreds of small, provincial abattoirs throughout the country. He said any added distance between producers and slaughter facilities ultimately means more cost to producers.

Statistics Canada reports cattle inventories on the decline

Matthew Bains photoMembers of the Sunrise and Noon Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek were at City Hall on Feb. 21 for the proclamation of Feb. 23 as “Rotary Day” in Dawson Creek, marking the day, 106 years ago, that Rotary International was founded in Chicago.


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By Matthew Bains It’s March in Dawson Creek, and

that means the Noon and Sunrise Rotary Clubs will once again host their annual TV Auction to raise money for projects and charitable causes in the community.

The local business community once again showed its generosity by donating over 770 items worth just under just under $145,000 as of Feb. 18, reported Fred Feddema, a member of the Rotary’s auction committee. In addition, he said they’ve received cash donations totaling over $8,000.

“So far we’ve had an awesome

response,” said Feddema. Total contributions even exceeded

last year’s total of $136,000, he added.

Items up for bid include everything from restaurant gift certificates, agricultural and construction supplies and equipment, the services of local contractors and much more. A complete list of items can be found online at www.dcrotary.ca.

The live auction takes place between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Mar. 13, broadcast on CJDC TV. However, those

wanting to bid early can go online to the website and bid, beginning March 7.

Feddema said the bids received obviously vary depending on the item, but the response from the community is always strong and the bidding is often competitive.

“We usually get about 68 to 70 per cent of the retail value of what’s there, so it’s an extremely good fundraiser for us, and it’s great for community support.”

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Editor: The past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of

Northern Lights College have been very fulfilling. The potential I noted for NLC when I decided to apply for this position is

evolving and becoming a reality. The addition of the Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technologies in Dawson Creek, combined with the Jim Kassen Industry Training Centre/ Oil and Gas Centre of Excellence in Fort St. John, allows Northern Lights College to fulfil its brand as B.C.'s Energy College™.

NLC is committed to providing the skilled workers for these expanding industrial sectors and supporting the economic development of the region. Given the scope of the industrial expansion in our region, a major part of my role at the College was to build capacity through partnerships with other post-secondary institutions and industry, and to ensure that funding provided by the government supports the breadth and depth of needed programming.

I knew Northern Lights College was a "classy" institution when the first person to welcome

me to my new job was the former President, Jim Kassen. He committed 25 years to NLC and provided me with a firm foundation on which to build.

T h e institution is fortunate to have capable faculty and

staff, and has been able to recruit experienced leaders in many departments. The leadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them. Further, the clarity of the College's vision is attracting experienced professionals who want to contribute to an organization that "knows where it is going".

It also has been gratifying to collaborate on Dual Credit programming with local School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary partners through Northern Opportunities. The Peace Region is very fortunate to have a group of exceptional leaders committed to expanding the scope of this program and to spreading the word on the benefits of this innovative educational initiative. I have been very impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the table, but also for their continuing commitment to finding learning solutions for the youth of the region.

Over the years, I have received support and encouragement from local politicians, including: Senator Richard Neufeld, the former Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, former Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River; Blair Lekstrom, MLA for Peace River South and former Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North. And I would like to acknowledge the exceptional municipal and regional leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, and Regional District Boards. I was impressed by the quality of leadership demonstrated by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you to all for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning that benefits the region.

The College’s Board of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this support and pleased that the original Board and succeeding Boards provided progressive direction and encouraged innovation. I am particularly proud that we continued to focus on the fundamental mandate of providing education for quality of life in the region, and that we were responsive to requests by industry for new programming.

I am looking forward to the innovative initiatives and opportunities for applied research in clean energy technologies that are in the planning stages. Through partnerships with provincial, national and international leaders in this evolving industry, Northern Lights College is poised to demonstrate the strength of its vision. I will be cheering from afar as these plans become operational.

My husband Gordon and I made friends with a number of very special people in the north and we will miss you. We were treated to the unique brand of warmth, enthusiasm and innovative spirit we now associate with northern British Columbia.

A fond farewell to you all and our sincere thank you for your many kindnesses. D. Jean Valgardson, Dawson Creek

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Contributed by Allan Zackodnik P. Eng.The Peace River Branch (PRB) model bridge loading

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Over the years, many volunteer hours together with donated quantities of materials and much technical talent has gone into the various modifications of the machine that have improved observer safety, consistency of operation, accuracy of results and audience participation.

The bridge building competitions, associated displays and activities are intended to draw attention to Engineers, Geoscientists, technicians and technologists who live and work in the Peace River area and to the companies or agencies that employ them. These companies offer career opportunities to anyone pursuing an education in math and the sciences as a ‘bridge’ to highly technical trades and professions.

PRB salutes those companies, the volunteers and educators that join together in support of the model bridge building events and who supply the glue, the Popsicle sticks and pay for the educational materials and advance them free of charge to teachers, class rooms, and schools who participate.

Come out and see the ‘Bridge Buster’ in service Mar. 5 in Fort St. John at the NPSS Gym and Apr. 8 in Tumbler Ridge at the Tumbler Ridge Elementary School.

Jennifer Fernandes photoThe Lido theatre in Fort St. John was treated to the royal presence of Canada’s ‘King of Comedy’ Mike MacDonald on Feb. 25. MacDonald joked about endlessly changing technology that caused him to waste money keeping up on 45’s, cassette tapes, 8-tracks, Betamax, CD’s and countless I-pods, all of which now sit in his Toronto garage collecting dust.

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Responsibilities: • Provide crisis intervention and follow-up support services to victims of crime and trauma • Assist the Program Coordinator in administrative duties • Must be able to cope with emotional and unpredictable crisis situations in a non-judgmental manner • Have knowledge of the victim’s rights under the Victim of Crime Act • Have knowledge of the services available in the community • Have knowledge of the police procedures and the criminal justice system • Assist with recruiting, screening and training volunteers • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills • Must have excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills • Must be comfortable working independently and as a team Qualifications/Requirements: • High School Graduation • Related post secondary education and/or training and experience • Working knowledge of computer programs • Must have a valid BC Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle • Must be able to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Clearance Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.For more information about this posting, please call Lindsay Nicholl at Victim Services at 250-787-8138. Applications are due by April 1, 2011.

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The Cat Rental Store, a leading rental house to users of con-struction, commercial and industrial equipment has an immedi-ate opportunity for a Heavy Duty Field Mechanic to join our team in Fort St John, B.C.

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The Cat Rental Store offers a full benefit package.

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Fort St John, B.CV1J 1B3

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Environmental Protection Notice

Application for a Waste Discharge Permit Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act

We/I, Orefyn Energy Advisors Corp. c/o Integrity Custom Processing, PO Box 6100, Stn. Main, Fort St. John B.C., V1J 4H6, intend to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of saline fluids as obtained from oil field waste processing facilities, oilfield tank washing operations, oil spill containment and recover or similar op-erations, boiler blowdown water, aqueous liquid > fractions of spent sweetening agents - neutralized, amine filter backwash, spent work over or stimulation fluids, contaminated spring run-off berm water, and gas scrubber or absorption tower bottom liquids, from a produced water injection facility. The source(s) of discharge is/are:

• Produced water, flowback, workover fluids, waste fluids and frac fluids from oil and gas operations• Completed by local companies.• Other local oil and gas operations not yet identified.• Gas scrubber liquids from scrubbers on site• Amine filter backwash from site operations• Spring run off past firewall• Berm water from spring melt

The land upon which the facility will be situated and the discharge will occur is 11-12-84-19 W6M, located at 12417 West Bypass Road, Fort St. John, within the Peace River Regional District. The wells into which the discharge will occur are located at 11-12-84-19 and 6-24-84-19 within the Peace River Regional District. The maximum rate of waste fluid discharged from this facility will be 500m3,. The operation period for this facility will be 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The characteristics of the waste discharge are as follows: Fluid/LiquidThe type(s) of treatment to be applied to the discharge is/are: Application of sodium hypochlorite to control bacteria and separate solids from liquid Filtration prior to injection

Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed deep well disposal of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of post-ing, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Suite 400, 10003-110 avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 6M2. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will be come part of the public record.

Dated this 23 day of February, 2011.Contact Person: Randy Wolsey Telephone No. 250-785-4505

Environmental Protection Notice

Application for a Waste Discharge Permit Un-der the Provisions of the Environmental Man-

agement Act

We/I, Orefyn Energy Advisors Corp. c/o Integrity Custom Processing, PO Box 6100, Stn. Main, Fort St. John B.C., V1J 4H6, intend to submit this application to the Direc-tor to authorize the discharge of saline fluids as obtained from oil field waste processing facilities, oilfield tank wash-ing operations, oil spill containment and recover or simi-lar operations, boiler blowdown water, aqueous liquid > fractions of spent sweetening agents - neutralized, amine filter backwash, spent work over or stimulation fluids, con-taminated spring run-off berm water, and gas scrubber or absorption tower bottom liquids, from a produced water injection facility. The source(s) of discharge is/are:

• Produced water, flowback, workover fluids, waste fluids and frac fluids from oil and gas operations• Completed by local companies.• Other local oil and gas operations not yet identified.• Gas scrubber liquids from scrubbers on site• Amine filter backwash from site operations• Spring run off past firewall• Berm water from spring melt

The land upon which the facility will be situated and the discharge will occur is 11-12-84-19 W6M, located at 12417 West Bypass Road, Fort St. John, within the Peace River Regional District. The wells into which the discharge will occur are located at 11-12-84-19 and 6-24-84-19 within the Peace River Regional District. The maxi-mum rate of waste fluid discharged from this facility will be 500m3,. The operation period for this facility will be 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The characteristics of the waste discharge are as follows: Fluid/LiquidThe type(s) of treatment to be applied to the discharge is/are: Application of sodium hypochlorite to control bacteria and separate solids from liquid Filtration prior to injection

Any person who may be adversely affected by the pro-posed deep well disposal of waste and wishes to pro-vide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Re-gional Manager, Environmental Protection at Suite 400, 10003-110 avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 6M2. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will be come part of the public record.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLANConocoPhillips Canada

9701 – 116 street, Grande Prairie AB. T8V 6H6Attention: Macy Peterson, 780-354-4437

CPCPMP#0511ConocoPhillips Canada is developing a five year (2011-2016) vegetation management plan for the lands (sites) it is responsible for in the areas south of Dawson Creek, the Sukunka, Brazion and Boulder areas south of Chetwynd, and the Goodlow, Rose Prairie, Cecil Lake, Gundy, Blueberry, Fort Nelson, Caribou, and Ring Border areas north of Fort St John. A component of the proposed plan will involve the use of the herbicides noted below, applied on a spot or general foliar basis, by truck and ATV mounted boom sprayers, hand held wand sprayers, and backpack sprayers. The use of herbicides is intended only within the areas to which the pest management plan applies. Roundup WeatherMax (glyphosate) Vantage Plus (glyphosate) Escort (metsulfuron methyl) Dyvel DSp (2,4-D + mecoprop + dicamba) 2,4-D Amine Roundup Transorb (glyphosate) Milestone (Aminopyralid) Lontrel (clopyralid) ClearView (Aminopyralid, Metsulfuron methyl) The proposed pest management plan and maps of the proposed treatment areas can be examined at the address above.

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